Spring Fashion Trends and Handbags

Although we are NOT having a Spring here, we can still think about dressing for the occasion. Our local stores are full of Spring clothing and the colors are great this year. I really love the soft, sage greens that are out and the vibrant pinks and fuchsias. Things are selling out fast and if you haven't picked up your Spring handbag....you may be out-of-luck. The economy seems to be doing better and people are spending money on non-essentials. (Nice for the retailers!). This is a must-have this Spring....The SAK Artist Circle Cross-Body handbag. You can find it at Amazon.com.

I have been preparing for a, much anticipated, trip next weekend and have had to purchase a few items to supplement my very unprofessional looking wardrobe. What I found while shopping is - sale prices are good and there is lots to choose from on the racks....some of the big retail clothing stores are marking down items, and there are some great bargains to be had! Nordstrom Rack was a goldmine for business attire and the shoe sale at Macy's was awesome too. My two fav places to shop when I have money to spend.

  

Sweetpea did well at the teen stores...Forever 21, Love Culture, Charlotte Russe, and all the other basic hangouts for girls her age. She is definitely a bargain shopper (I've taught her well) and she immediately goes to the sale racks when entering a store...love it!!!

OK...we just love to shop......what girl doesn't????

Welcome Back....

What a great trip we had in San Francisco. I cannot begin to tell you what a truly wonderful, giving, and selfless person by friend is. She is the Energize Bunny and then some. Christmas for Sweetpea was good this year because of her generosity. First we went to see Avatar - OMG it was the BEST EVER. Anyone who does NOT see this movie at the theater is missing out on an a truly magnificent piece of art. James Cameron is a genius filmmaker. I can see why it took so long to get it into production. The beauty of the scenery, the storyline, absolutely everything was done to perfection. A MUST see in 3D.

Lots of shopping was accomplished...of course, what I got will be shared with Sweetpea and what she got is off-limits to me...but really, I am OK with that...as much as I do bitch about it...I am tickled that she finds my clothes cool enough to wear.

The City was beautiful and lots of Christmas lights to look at on the way home. We made one more stop at the mall on the way home and NEVER again will I go there the week of Christmas. It took us 45 min. to just get off the top deck of the parking lot. It was a nightmare.

OK...New Year's resolutions....

1. Loose 5 lbs (I would feel much better.)
2. Get a full time job! (It would feel even better than loosing the 5 lbs.)
3. Sign up for night classes.
4. Keep Sweetpea on track at school.
5. Maybe do some dating???
6. Go through and throw out all the stuff we are not using around the house to remove the clutter.
7. Have a yard sale!!

Its a start....what are your New Year resolutions or goals for 2010?

Holy Moly It's Friday Already

Of all weekends to schedule a volleyball tournament, it would be when I have scheduled time for myself. Tonight is Bunco Night, so its off to watch Caitlin play for a few hours (I'm hoping to catch two matches) then some girlfriend time. Tomorrow they play too, but I have scheduled my Aveda facial & pedi (Christmas gift) which will last for hours! OK...the choices are volleyball? or pampering? OMG....Which would YOU choose, if you were a stressed-out, working, single-mom? I feel guilty, but I am going to choose BonBon's and let them do their stuff.

We have been working so hard these last few weeks to populate the Twolia Music & Store sites, a few hours of down-time will do some good for revitalizing and refreshing my creativity and critical thinking stills. Yes, I do have those now and I do my best thinking, when not trying to...or when Shopping!!

Speaking of shopping, I have looked for a dress for next weekend's wedding and thanks to my lovely BFF, Phyllis, I have a beautiful black dress to wear, and no moola out-of-pocket. It is perfect! I just hope the weather is gorgeous too. So here is my goodies pick for the week. Our new Twolia Promo Video...you got to love it!

Spring is. . . All in the Handbag

WHERE has the time gone these days?? I am sooo trying to be faithful at updating all you loyal FANS who read my blog. OK...FAN...but still since writing is a total stress release, putting down a few sentences every few days shouldn't be too hard for me...so, to explain where the time has actually gone...Twolia is now LIVE (yes...everything is up and working) and we are anticipating a mass rush to sign-on from the millions of women entrepreneurs looking for a platform for their music and products (handcrafted or otherwise)! Alright, maybe not millions, but I will take a few hundred thousand :)

Any who...Spring is now here and it is time to change that nasty handbag you have been carrying around all winter to a fresh, new look. If you have seen an awesome bag somewhere online and want me to post about it...let me know. Here is my choice for Spring...a luscious orange distressed push lock bag by Melie Bianco. To purchase, just click on the bag....this is similar to mine, but a bit more pricey than I paid last year.