The Shops @ Target

Have you seen the "The Shops" @ Target? 

The Curiosity Shoppe at Target

Established in 2007 by San Francisco couple Lauren Smith and Derek Fagerstrom, The Curiosity Shoppe is located in the city’s Mission District. A local charmer with a warm, inspiring atmosphere, The Curiosity Shoppe’s eclectic array of home accessories, gifts, crafts and games seek to encourage the creativity of its patrons. The Curiosity Shoppe at Target collection features fun and interesting items from kitchenware and decorative pillows to novelty pieces such as stationery and games. Prices range from $3 to $25.

This Scenic Stamp Set is just too cute! Would make a great invite to a party! 

Kirna Zabete at Target

The SoHo outpost of Kirna Zabete was founded by University of Virginia sorority sisters and best friends for more than 20 years, Sarah Easley and Beth Buccini. In 1998, they left their careers to create a retail concept that showcased who they believed to be the best fashion designers of today and tomorrow. With nearly 100 pieces, ranging in price from $9.99 to $199.99, Kirna Zabete at Target reflects an urban-chic sensibility and includes dresses, a genuine leather moto jacket, skirts and blouses in graphic prints and textures, as well as lace tights, scarves, hats, handbags and jewelry.

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I love Kirna Zabete's ! I wanted Julia (13) to wear ?buy? this dress yet she gave me such an indescribable look. I felt ashamed mentioning it. Am I longing to be young and wanting this for myself? Can a middle aged woman rock this? 

Odin at Target

Founded in 2004 by Edward Chai and Paul Birardi, Odin was one of the first lifestyle stores dedicated to men. Now, with three locations in New York City, Odin carries high-end lines from well-known and emerging designers and includes an array of sophisticated, yet approachable menswear and accessories. With nearly 20 pieces, ranging in price from $14.99 to $99.99, Odin at Target will help men easily incorporate style into their wardrobes this fall with must-have items such as tailored pants, jackets, knit accessories and a chic weekender bag.

PATCH NYC at Target

Odin looked Metro to me and it was actually refreshing to see. I'm tired of  the whole baggy look. This looks sharp and clean. I wish my son Rodney (21) would rock this style. I know, kids have their own taste. Yet, don't you wish -just once you could dress your twenty something offspring? They should make it a National Holiday . Dress your Kid to School Day! 

PATCH NYC was established in New York City in 1997 by designers Don Carney and John Ross. After closing the store and moving to Boston, Don and John reopened PATCH NYC in Boston in 2010 where they offer a selection of art, home décor, candles, jewelry, scarves, as well as items from their exclusive lines, which are sold at specialty stores worldwide. PATCH NYC at Target features nearly 50 items, priced from $9.99 to $119.99, for guests looking to incorporate vintage-inspired pieces influenced by nature. The collection reflects the shop owners’ affinity for rediscovered objects, travel and the outdoors, and features a treasure trove of pieces including barware, bedding, tabletop and accents for the home.

This was interesting. I can actually see this in a cool man-cave. Changing things up right?

Known for its fresh, innovative approach to affordable design, Target introduced The Shops at Target to celebrate local boutiques from near and far, offering its guests exclusive collections co-created by the participating shop owners. For more information and updates on the fall installment of The Shops at Target, visitABullseyeView.com and follow @ABullseyeView on Twitter, #TheShopsatTgt.

Oooo la la I like!

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Femme Couture Smokin Eyes -Creme Eye Colour

          Femme Couture Smokin Eyes -Creme Eye Colour 

My eye lids have been a little dry lately. The humid weather is doing a number on them. I'll admit so is my age. I actually stopped by Sally's Beauty for of all things- a Teaser-Comb. Yes, a Teaser-Comb! I usually only get my hair teased @ the beauty salon. Yet, being a DIY in most of my daily life, I thought, why not? The worst that could happen is I give myself a rat's nest look. I may start a trend,right?

My hair is so thin -I thought I'd give it a little help. It's was only $3.99 .I figured if it didn't work well I could use it as a weapon if ever in imminent danger. 
I must now confuse while waiting in line, I fell prey to the stocking stuffer type items near the register. Please tell me I am not the only one who weakens while waiting in line? 

Well, I fell for   "Femme Couture Smokin Eyes"
Only $6.49 

Tonight, Julia (13) and I are going to buy batteries for the camera. Why is it the batteries run out just when you want to show off teased hair & creamy dreamy eyes? 

Stay tuned ......

Shabby Apple Dress -10% Promo

You know I love a sale! 

Expires 9/14/2012

Shabby Apple Dresses

Save 10% off sitewide at Shabby Apple with code :favorite10.

                                                Alice 

                            

                               The Red Queen 

           

                            I'm Late! I'm Late!

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                              Elizabeth Islands     

               A few more of my other  favorites! 

A little more than just a basic black dress!

Love this for Fall!

Wedding?Holiday Party?Date?

What shoes would you wear?

Honoring your own Taylor Swift Look

Don't forget promo code  : favorite10 

I have a new love in my life - E.L.F. Studio Bronzer

 

I have a new love in my life.

He makes me feel pretty. He has a way of blending skin tones. He doesn't leave the toilet set up. He highlights my face. He doesn't cheat. He is warm,cool and golden. He is my Mr.Dreamy. Who has captured my heart,soul and face? Mr. E.L.F. Studio Bronzer . The initials stand for EYES*LIPS*FACE. The bonus? The Bronzer has such an amazing price point of $3.00 ! Yeah,really!

www.eyeslipsface.com

 

e.l.f. Studio Bronzers 

Create a healthy looking glow all year round! The sheer soft powders provide the perfect hue of color. Blend all 4 colors together to achieve a blend of perfection or choose your favorite color or colors to mix, match and blend.

Choose your perfect shade:

Warm Bronzer: The warm shimmer that will bring a glow to your face. Ideal for summer or year-round.

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Golden Bronzer: An illuminating shimmer that is subtle and radiant. Ideal for summer or year-round.

What are you waiting for? Go buy your Mr. Right!

Paris Design -Free Printable

How would you use this printable?

Card? Gift bag? Mod Podge box?

Autumn Inspirations

This feels more like me. Inspired by Blogging Buddie Vintage Mending

I can't believe it is Autumn. How am I reminded? By my Blogging Buddies. They have it more together than I do. I know,big surprise,right?  Which instead of having blogging envy -it's  more encouraging and motivating. While I am fighting a cold and feeling more like a congested coughing mess; I am inspired with simplicity from Elaine @ Sunny Simple Life . Can you imagine the pumpkin she'll place in the middle to complete this look?

Or

From My Vintage Daydreams

Let's just spell it out!



Love the Vintage Farmer



Have you decorated? Am I the only one that feels already  behind ? What new ideas are you doing this year? or do you have a standard tradition year after year?

Why Do I Blog? Goals?

The following question came up today from Trisha  of Momdot.com :

WHY DO YOU BLOG? GOALS?

You know, I really had to think hard and long. I'm not sure. I always loved show and tell in grade school. I'm a great story teller. Ask my daughter Julia. She'll name any subject and I have to tell her a bed time story off one name,color,item or subject. I've  also always admired other peoples stories. Not sure how it all came about. Me, in this Blogger World. I've always loved taking pictures and with storytelling ,blogging just came about. Now it feels more like a Dear Diary of sorts. A little of my life unexpected. I now sell J.R. Watkins products yet trying to sell products comes secondary to actually blogging. I have to remind myself that I can promote a little on here as well. I find myself sharing links that I love. I adore Vintage prints so I'm always sending my blogging buddies to  other sites  for  Free Vintage Printables

I share my daughter

Overall I blog to bring a little more life into the world. Plus,it's therapeutic when things get a little crazy with a teenage girl. Remember what it was like being 13? I'm reliving it. One blog at a time, one teenage girl at a time. I guess a goal of mine would be to able to one day- afford to purchase a great camera &  blog full time until my next teenage adventure.

Windmill™ Health Products Green Coffee Bean Extract - WINDMILL - GNC

Windmill™ Health Products Green Coffee Bean Extract - WINDMILL - GNC

One of the luxuries of going to yard sales is being then able to afford other items at full price. After a recent episode of one of my favorites-Dr.Oz I decided to give one of his recommendations a try.

Green Coffee Bean Extract

I liked the fact it offers the following:

• Helps support Metabolism
• Supports Healthy Blood Sugar Levels
• Helps control Appetite

• Jitter-Free

Jitter-Free? I definitely don't want to be dancing around doing the jitter bug like in the 1920's. Jitter Bug

I will add this to my normal work out routine and see how it goes.

I'll keep you posted ....who knows I may have  actual results ....or I may not. Either way I have to give it a try! Any tips on results you have experienced besides starvation?

Warding off Evil at the Flea Market

 Meet Jenn Hoffman who caught my eye with her post:

(Click here to read her post) 

Warding off Evil at the Flea Market 

She goes on to tell the story how about a year ago she had an extra $20 in her pocket so she went to see a psychic. Her story is hilarious......

Summer 2012

Do you remember summers as a child? It's as if my daughter Julia awakens my childhood memories. I love this picture. Here she is in a pool with her friends. I swear she was a mermaid before. She loves the water. Someone pointed out the little naked baby butt in the background. Reminds me of the Coppertone baby .....

kandeej.com: Top 5 Waterproof/ Sweatproof Eye Make-Up Musts



Kandee has a great article on her Top Five Waterproof /Sweatproof Mascara. I love how she test them all under a faucet than shares the results.



kandeej.com: Top 5 Waterproof/ Sweatproof Eye Make-Up Musts:  

*The Graphics Fairy LLC*: Women

*The Graphics Fairy LLC*: Women

She is too pretty not to share!

Photographer Jolyne L. Harris

Meet long time friend, Photographer Jolyne L. Harris



Had to share a picture she took on Fourth Of July here in beautiful San Diego,CA

Visit her @ Photo Options

Here are other photos you will enjoy. Stop by her FB page and "like"



Vintage Tee

This vintage photo caught my eye. Love the look and smile. Ever look at old photos and wonder what's their story?

From : The Sartorialist Blog

Working from Home By Shani Silver

  

Chicago Editor's Guide To Working From Home

By Shani Silver

UPDATE: In the height of the summertime, it's easy for work-from-home-ers to fall prey to the season's many distractions (thanks, Fourth of July!). If you've found yourself feeling uninspired, try these super-easy tips from our very own Chicago ed. This story was originally published on November 2, 2011.
There are certain perks to working from home. Your meetings don't happen in conference rooms, you totally avoid Starbucks (when you want to), and you officially have the shortest commute ever. Not bad. But, if you're not careful, work-from-home positions can also come with legit downsides. If you're the sort of person who easily falls into the Pit of Distraction, there's hope. Click through to read about how I manage to get the job done from my apartment, and learn some of my tips and tricks for staying productive. Want to know if they work? The story you're reading right now was written from home sweet home

1. Set aside one whole room (if the real estate gods have smiled on you) or at least a portion of your home that is all business, and only business. If you start thinking of your bed as a desk, you'll start thinking of your desk as a bed. Duncan Corner Computer Desk, $299.99, available at World Market. White Douglas Desk with Hutch, $259.99, available at World Market. Parsons Mirror Desk, $599, available at West Elm.

2. Commence operation distraction removal. If you spend hours in front of Bravo, HBO, and all their friends, consider canceling those stations. You'll save some cash and you won't be tempted by the Real Housewives of Procrastination. Also be aware of how productive you are while listening to music. Playing music constantly helps some people, and distracts others, so find out which one you are.

3. Exercise! Though it may not seem like it, working from home can drastically reduce the amount of calories you burn in a day. Fight stir craziness and the work-from-home 15 by devoting an hour of your day to getting physical. A gym membership is great, but if you can't swing it, invest in some light weights, an exercise ball, a yoga mat, or all three. Anything to get you moving

Go to http://www.refinery29.com/how-to-work-from-home  for the rest. There you will find 7 more great ideas!They have a fun and informative site to visit!