Emphatic NYC

I may have struck gold today when I came across this site.... What caught my attention? Authentic two-tone Channel pumps for $200. This shops tagline is sometimes new, sometimes used, always fabulous.

Definately worth checking out! Click here

The Monokini

Saks.com Spendsome Getsome Sale

Free Lip Gloss from Jacqua

Free Pink Champagne Glimmer Gloss with your $30 Jacqua purchase at Makeup.com while supplies last! Your lips will celebrate with this must-have gloss, inspired by pink champagne in its color and yummy fragrance. Glimmer gloss will give your lips a sexy, pink gleam.

Build your own bike

Urban Outfitters - the hipsters paradise - has teamed up with Republic Bike to bring you a personalized experience in bike design. Offering more than 100,000 component and color combinations for the Aristotle bike. Orders take about 7 days and the customized bikes will run you around $400. Visit the Urban Outfitters bike site.

Great Personalized Gift!

Sticks and Stones is such an awesome service/site where you can create personalized signs made up of a totally unique alphabet.

Sticks and Stones is the keepsake endorsed by Oprah Winfrey, Martha Stewart, Rachael Ray, HGTV, CNBC, Fine Living, TBS, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, People Magazine, Better Homes & Gardens, Brides, Modern Bride, Parents, Hallmark Magazine, Relish, The San Francisco Chronicle, The Seattle Times, The Minneapolis Star-Tribune, Distinctive Living, Restyled Home, and more. You will never find Sticks and Stones mass-produced. Each keepsake is created upon order. Sticks and Stones is a family-owned and operated business

Oprah has raved "If you want a totally original keepsake, this is it."

Gladiator Heels

1. MICHAEL by Michael Kors Niki Gladiator Sandal ($149.95)
2. Michael Antonio Casilda Gladiator Sandal ($49.95)
3. Dolce Vita Carter Strappy Heel ($110)
4. Candie's Samson Gladiator Heels ($37.99)
5. Dolce Vita Cajun Gladiator Heel ($140)
6. Michael Antonio Solana Platform Sandal ($54.95)

Stila - The Red Carpet Look - Limited Edition

We love this cute little kit available online at Kitson. The Red Carpet Look features a red patent wallet, an Onyx Kajal Eye Liner and three pewter-inspired shadow shades. Inspired by Marchesa's fall 2008 fashion show, Stila's Backstage Beauty palettes feature three shadow shades and one Kajal Eye Liner for creating gorgeous, runway-ready eyes.

EmiJay Hair Accessories

I love this story - two 8th graders from LA have launched a line of hair ties, EmiJay, a line that is steadily picking up momentum. The girls already have a celeb following including Jennifer Aniston, Sarah Jessica Parker and Heidi Klum. Keep your eyes on these little entrepreneurs - their much awaited couture headbands and clips are coming this fall. These little chickies are also humanitarians - a portion of their proceeds go to Locks of Love.

Wall Art

Geez I wish this was around when I was younger! Flair4all is a ingenious company that came up with removable wall decals to personalize your space. Encouraging personal expression without commitment the designs come in a variety of styles to suit anyone's palette. Not only can you search by category - the site also allows you to narrow your selection by color!

Holly Golightly Sleep Mask!

Officially I now LOVE fredflare.com, I already liked them - but now that I have found the Holly Golightly sleep mask on sale for only $14 I sweat them. As a little girl watching Breakfast at Tiffanys I used to obsess over her sleep mask and ear plugs - she was so fabulous I can't even deal.

Funny Band aids

Funny Band aids from FredFlare.com - these crach me up!

Trend Alert - Bib Necklaces

Want to make a statement? Decorate your neck with a bold bib necklace! Just remember to keep your clothing simple when sporting this trend.


1. Bouyant Bib Necklace ($38)
2. Sequin Bib Necklace ($17.80)
3. Gardenia Bib Necklace ($198)
4. Beaded Cutout Bib Necklace ($16.80)
5. Millie's Eating Contest Necklace ($188)
6. Jeweled Medallion Necklace ($6.80)

Who Doesn't Love A Free Sample?

Bring this coupon to any Sephora counter located inside JC Penney, and you'll receive a free 10-day supply of bareMinerals Matte Foundation and a baby buki brush! The new formula delivers a flawless, natural matte finish, absorbs excess oil and eliminates shine without drying your skin.

There's no expiration date, and if supplies run out they'll still give you another sample of your choice.

Polyvore - Express your style

My new shopping/designing obsession - Polyvore

Seriously this site is awesome! It's a free site where you can shop and mix and match products from your favorite stores to create custom looks. I love it! You can also browse other peoples looks for inspiration. Clothes and accessories range from the Abercrombie to Alexander McQueen.

It's pretty addicting once you get a hang of it.

Christian Louboutin Shoes for $150?

Today I came across a deal that is really too good to be true - the Christian Louboutin Shoes pictured on the left for $150! They appear to be legit too - featured on the Louboutin Mall these shoes are pictured with the box, dusters and alternative angles showing logos and the signature red sole. So why am I skeptical - because they're only $150! These shoes are definitely worth $890+ and this site is flooded with shoes just like these with insane prices just like this one. The most obvious reason for this is that the product is counterfeit.

Which raises the question - do I care that they're not authentic, I mean who would really know? It's almost like I'd be one-upping the fashion industry with their bloated prices. Who pays $1,000 for shoes?!?! It's the luxury without the price tag, how can that be bad?

The most blaring reason for passing on designer replicas is that when you give them your money you are supporting a crime operation. The majority of these products are made illegally in Chinese sweatshops for pennies.
The owners of these sweatshops are operated by crime syndicates that launder money from drugs and prostitution, and these replicas have been traced to financing rings that support terrorist cells!

I read an article claiming that some investors testified in China they witnessed children having their legs broken and improperly reset so they could not leave the factories to go outside to play. How could anyone endorse behavior like this?


Both selling and buying counterfeit goods is illegal in the U.S. Buyers will not be prosecuted, but may find their replicas confiscated. Aside from the legal ramifications, you have your own conscience to consider.