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Father’s Day Gift Ideas from TJ Maxx & Marshalls

Published June 11, 2010 Fabulous Fashion 2 Comments
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This year for Father’s Day consider shopping at Marshalls and T.J.Maxx–great places to find the same designer merchandise as department and specialty stores but for up to 60% less for every different father out there. Here are just a few gift ideas that are perfect for Dad – no matter how hard he is to buy for:

For the “Techie” Dad: If dad is always in search of the newest gadgets, why not pick up some great accessories to pair with them. Get some MP3 add-ons like speakers, headphones or a leather carrying case to make his music listening experience a special one. You can also grab some fun laptop and office supplies that can make work more enjoyable.

 For the “Sports Enthusiast”: For the sports fanatic in your life purchase some apparel from his favorite sports team so he can showcase his pride. You can complete the package with a new pair of brand-name sneakers.

For The Gourmet Chef Fanatic: With summer right around the corner help get him prepared with grilling tools and unique spices. A new recipe book and apron will guarantee a summer full of tasty treats.

For the “Beach Bum”: If dad is happiest at the beach, help him update those faded swim trunks and worn out flip flops with brand new beach gear. Add in a beach towel and a pair of designer shades to complete the look.

Thank  you TJ Maxx/Marshalls for sending me a gift card so the Little Write Gal and I can go shopping for her Dad’s present this year.  Stay tuned to see what we find!

If you are a “keep it simple girl,” you will adore these comfy t-shirts

Published April 22, 2010 Fabulous Fashion 2 Comments
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Check out this adorable t-shirt I got today at my favorite women’s boutique, Anne’s. It says “I Love Shopping!” (that’s me!) and is made by a new company called   “keep it simple girl.”  You can get a shopping t-shirt like mine or they also have the keep it simple girl — ipod girl, beach girl, martini girl, and coffee cup girl.  The shirts are available in sizes S, M, L, and XL. If you read Cooking with Paula Deen you probably saw the keep it simple girl™ products  featured in the May/June Issue.  They are in the Paula’s Picks section on page 16.

These t-shirts are short-sleeved and let me tell you mine is super comfy. It is too pretty to sleep in but it is so soft it feels like my pajamas.  The keep it simple girl t-shirts retail for $18 and you can get yours by contacting Anne’s.  When you talk to Melissa or Irene tell them The Write Gal sent you!

 

 

Spanx for Men?!?

Published March 18, 2010 Fabulous Fashion 4 Comments
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Spanx is expanding their market to include men’s products.  That’s right…your man can now look leaner by wearing the new Spanx compression t-shirt. According to Spanx, this product firms the chest, flattens the stomach, improves posture, and supports the lower back. Constructed of Egyptian cotton, the shirts are 19% spandex and appear just like regular t-shirts. They are priced much higher, however, between $55 and $58.  Wow, that’s a lot of $$ for an undershirt. 

So what do you think?  Would your man wear Spanx?  Something tells me the male model in this picture doesn’t need it. 

Oscar Fashion Hits & Misses

Published March 8, 2010 Fabulous Fashion Leave a Comment
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I love watching the pre-show of the Academy Awards so much better than the long and drawn out show itself.  My favorite part of course is the Red Carpet and who are this year’s Oscar Fashion Hits & Misses.  Here are my top pics from last night’s show (in no particular order)

HIT- Sandra Bullock.  This dress is spectacular and Sandra Bullock looked amazing wearing it. Her hair, makeup, and jewelry are flawless.

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

 

 

HIT – Kathy Ireland. Kathy Ireland was dazzling in this gorgeous black gown.  She did a wonderful job hosting ABC’s Oscar pre-show.

 

  

  

  

  

  

  

 

 

 

HIT – Queen Latifah.  Queen Latifah proves that you don’t have to be a size 2 to be beautiful.  She was stunning in this pink dress.

 

MISS – Faith Hill.  This “Morticia Adams” look on Faith Hill did not work at all.  Faith-keep the fishnets for Halloween not the Red Carpet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MISS – Demi Moore.  I couldn’t tell where Demi Moore’s fake tan ended and this dress began.  I was not a fan of the ruffles either.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Who were your Oscar Fashion Hits & Misses this year?

I love these Brighton flip flops!

Published March 4, 2010 Fabulous Fashion 2 Comments
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Check out the latest shoes from Brighton, these adorable little flip flops. Aren’t they the cutest?  I love all things Brighton so I am sure I will love these too.  They are so festive for Spring and Summer. I wish the warm weather was here now. 

My local NC girls can get theirs at Anne’s, my favorite women’s boutique.  If you don’t live close by just call my friend Melissa at Anne’s and she will mail you a pair. Tell her the Write Gal sent you.

Come on Summer.  How much longer is it going to take to get you here?

Wishing it was flip flop season,

Check out these cool crystal tees from Executees.net (CLOSED)

Published January 26, 2010 Fabulous Fashion 168 Comments
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I am so excited to tell you about a company I discovered online called Executees.net.  They make the cutest crystal t-shirts and you are sure to sparkle and shine while wearing one!  Check out the shirt they sent me for review, a short-sleeved v-neck t-shirt featuring double hearts.  Isn’t this the sweetest thing to wear for Valentine’s Day?

All of their t-shirts are made from Genuine Premium CRYSTALLIZED™ Swarovski Elements. This adorable heart tee is available in sizes Small-3X.  The regular price of this shirt is $64.99 but currently they are on sale at Executees for $49.99.  I love my t-shirt because if you don’t already know from my blog, I am all about some bling.  I have some other crystal t-shirts and I have to say that I prefer Executees because you can actually see the crystals on my heart tee.  They are not microscopic like some other brands you may have tried.  My t-shirt is a BELLA tee and it is super soft.  Another thing that I love about their product line is that you can get anything you want blinged out on a t-shirt.  If I am lucky enough to be sponsored for Blog-Her ’10, you can bet I am going to have one of these saying “The Write Gal.”

Tracy over at Executees is giving away a v-neck short-sleeved crystal double hearts tee like mine to one lucky Write Gal reader.  Here are the details of how to enter:

Main Entry

Visit the Executees Web site and tell me in a comment which shirt is your favorite (other than the Double Heart).

Extra Entries

Tell me in a comment something you learned from visiting the Executees site (5 extra entries).

Follow me on Twitter @writegal and tweet my contest (5 extra entries per day). After tweeting this contest once per day, please let me know by leaving 5 comments on this post for that day.

Please leave one comment per extra entry as the winner will be chosen randomly. The contest is open until 11:59 p.m. EST on February 8th. to residents of the United States only. The winner will be notified via email and will have 72 hours to respond back to me. If no response is received another winner will be drawn.

Good luck and thanks for entering!  The next time you need to purchase a Swarovski crystal premium t-shirt, be sure and visit Executees and tell Tracy that the Write Gal sent you!

Blue Sky Scrubs offer quality and comfort

Published October 26, 2009 Fabulous Fashion 3 Comments
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bluesky2Hi there! This is a guest post by Ashley aka Sister of The Write Gal. I was really excited to try the Blue Sky scrub line and they did not disappoint. They were so comfortable! They are made from 65%polyester+35%cotton, but felt like satin. The top has a nice cut that eliminates the boxy unisex look you find with most scrubs. And the drawstring pant was very comfortable, which is unlike most drawstring bottoms I’ve worn before. Also I liked the fun color coordinating drawstring. I received so many compliments all day and co-workers were literally touching my scrubs to feel the material. The peacock color I ordered was so pretty and vibrant. I would like to see their line offer scrubs with more pockets. Hopefully their upcoming line of scrub jackets will provide more pockets.

I originally ordered a medium in both top + bottoms (my normal scrub size). I ended up having to exchange the top for a large because I felt it was a bit small. The Blue Sky exchange was completely hassle free! Return postage was paid by their company and I received my exchange within the week!

These scrubs are high quality and provided all day comfort. Not to mention the are MADE IN THE USA!! Thanks to the Blue Sky scrub company for allowing me to try their scrubs!

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Ordering glasses online is easy from EyeBuy Direct (Review and Giveaway)

Published September 6, 2009 Fabulous Fashion 533 Comments
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eyebuydirectlogoI have been enjoying my new pair of prescription eyeglasses from EyeBuyDirect.  They have a wide selection of high quality eyeglasses, from designer sunglasses to rimless frames and reading glasses, all at affordable prices. I can tell you that I was hesitant at first about ordering glasses sight unseen online, because glasses are just traditionally one of those things I want to try before I buy.  EyeBuyDirect makes this possible with their special interactive demo called “Eye Try” to help you choose the perfect pair of glasses because you can actually “see” what the glasses look like on you before you buy them. You upload a face forward picture of yourself, and play with the size, color and shape of your prescription glasses. The site also features tips to choose what shapes and colors look best on certain types of faces and skin colors.

After looking at lots of choices online, I decided to enlist the Little Write Gal’s help for a second opinion.  Her first choice was the pair that I ordered, the Carmen Bronze, pictured below. 

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Here is a picture of me wearing the Carmen Bronze, using the “Eye Try” feature which I saw before ordering my glasses:

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Here is a picture of me wearing my new glasses, which was taken after I received them in the mail.  I love them!

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One thing that impressed me about my EyeBuyDirect glasses was the quality.  I actually like my new pair better than my old pair which I bought at my optometrist’s office. My old pair was almost $500 (total) and this pair was less than $100 including my lenses.  You would never know they were so inexpensive because the quality and style are superb! This information is from the EyeBuyDirect Web site:

EyeBuyDirect is able to create high quality, cheap eyeglasses because we are the manufacturer, supplier and retailer, so we are able to do every step of the process in our global prescription and manufacturing program. Buy glasses online with EyeBuyDirect, whether it’s reading glasses or designer eyewear, and we promise you the industry’s best quality and service.

My friends at EyeBuyDirect are very generously giving one lucky Write Gal reader a $100 Gift Certificate to spend on a pair of prescription glasses of their choice!  This is for a pair of eyeglasses but does not include the designer eyewear or sunglasses. I know you are dying to enter so here are the details:

Main Entry

Visit the EyeBuyDirect Web site and tell me in a comment how you would spend your $100 Gift Certificate.  

Extra Entries

  • Tell me in a comment something you learned from visiting the EyeBuy Direct Web site (5 extra entries).
  • Follow me on Twitter @writegal and tweet my contest (5 extra entries per day).  By tweeting this contest once per day you can come back here and leave me 5 comments per day.  So…that means technically when the contest is over you could possibly have 140 extra entries if you tweet once a day.

Please leave one comment per extra entry as the winner will be chosen randomly. The contest is open until 11:59 p.m. EST on September 28, 2009 to residents of the United States only.  The winner will be notified via email shortly thereafter and will have 72 hours to respond back to me.  If no response is received another winner will be drawn.

Good Luck!

 

SlimPerfect Summer Sale – 50% Off!

Published July 16, 2009 Fabulous Fashion Leave a Comment
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slimperfectblackdressFrom now until August 1st, SlimPerfect Swimwear is having a fantastic summer sale – 50% off their already reduced prices!  Just enter the code “BlogHer” at checkout to receive your discount.

If you haven’t already, don’t forget to enter my SlimPerfect Swimwear Giveaway for a chance to win a $100 Gift Certificate.

Stylish Swimwear from SlimPerfect (Review & Giveaway – CLOSED)

Published July 12, 2009 Fabulous Fashion 638 Comments
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slimperfect2During our recent beach vacation this year to Topsail Island I had the opportunity to wear a gorgeous swimsuit from SlimPerfect.  SlimPerfect is a line of swimwear designed for real women, not stick thin models in size zero bodies.  I have to say this is the most comfortable I have ever felt in a bathing suit since I had The Little Write Gal. SlimPerfect is available in sizes 8-20 and has a wide variety of options including swim dresses, tankinis, capris, and more.  I chose the SlimDress which has biker shorts underneath. Not only did I feel comfortable, I also felt pretty.  Pretty and swimsuit are not two words I typically use in the same sentence.  Normally I wear a coverup on top of my swimsuit and take it off only when necessary, or not at all.  With SlimPerfect I felt great without a coverup and for once was not embarrassed by my bathing suit body.  I have to say I felt very chic and stylish. Check out these before and after pictures and other info from the SlimPerfect Web site:

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SlimPerfect Inc. developed a versatile yet unique line of swimwear/activewear that is designed by a woman for women and was inspired by the need to feel comfortable, confident and sophisticated all the while providing the quality and options women today deserve.

All SlimPerfect separates are manufactured in the USA with top of the line Brazilian fabric. The separates line can be utilized as either swimwear or activewear and many are interchangeable so the versatility and options women have is second to none!

SlimPerfect Swimwear & Activewear creates an option for the active, yet chic woman who loves to workout but wants to look great doing it and then move straight out to poolside for a dip while still looking sexy.

SlimperfectmeBut don’t just take my word for it!  O Magazine recently listed SlimPerfect in an article titled “Best Bathing Suit for Any Body (Yes, We Mean Yours)” as “Best Brands for Sizes 12 & Up” and “To Take Inches Off.” You can read the article here.  Speaking of taking inches off, you know that I don’t usually like pictures of myself and most definitely don’t put a lot of them on my blog but I wanted you to see me in my SlimPerfect swim dress.  I LOVE IT! 

My friends at SlimPerfect are very generously giving one lucky Write Gal reader a $100 Gift Certificate to spend on any suit of their choice!  I know you are dying to enter so here are the details:

Main Entry

Visit the SlimPerfect Web site and tell me in a comment how you would spend your $100 Gift Certificate.  I know ya’ll love extra entries so here you are:

Extra Entries

  • Tell me in a comment WHY you need SlimPerfect (5 extra entries).
  • Follow me on Twitter @writegal and tweet my contest (5 extra entries per day).  By tweeting this contest once per day you can come back here and leave me 5 comments per day.  So…that means technically when the contest is over you could possibly have 70 extra entries if you tweet once a day. :)

Please leave one comment per extra entry as the winner will be chosen randomly. The contest is open until 11:59 p.m. EST on July 27th to residents of the United States and Canada only.  The winner will be notified via email shortly thereafter and will have 72 hours to respond back to me.  If no response is received another winner will be drawn.

**Just Added ** SlimPerfect just announced a fabulous summer sale.  From now until August 1st, receive 50% off their already reduced prices by using the code “BlogHer” at check out!

Good Luck!

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