This weekend is your last chance to shop the Star50 Purse Party! It all ends May 12th at 5pm MST.
Click here for complete contest rules and blog addresses. Enter at each blog and get your shopping code for 50% off at www.star50bags.com.
Last minute gift for Mother’s Day? Gift for the soon-to-be graduate? A treat just for you?
Don’t wait! An offer like this doesn’t come around often.
Happy Shopping!
Giveaways going on right now!
Don’t forget,
Party ends May 12th at 5pm MST.
Click here for complete contest rules and blog addresses. Enter at each blog and get your shopping code for 50% off at
www.star50bags.com
It’s finally May! Just a few weeks until Memorial Day weekend, and summer is right around the corner! If you’re anything like me, you can’t wait to break out those cute sundresses and walking shorts and pack away the winter clothes.
But if you’re like me, you also have skin that hasn’t seen sun in many, many months and could use a safe and healthy bronze before donning your summer duds.
For a DIY solution, head over to your local pharmacy. The shelves are packed with self tanners that will get you the glow you desire. Some of my favorites are:
Jergens Natural Glow. The daily moisturizer delivers just the right amount of color at a gradual pace so you never look fake or orange. The lotion comes in three shades so you can easily find the one best for you.
L’Oreal Sublime Bronze Self-Tanning Lotion. Probably my favorite self-tanner out there. The lotion provides an instant glimmer, perfect for a night out, and after just two applications you will see a noticeably, tanner difference. Go easy on elbows and knees, as they tend to soak up more lotion, which can result in dark spots.
For even, full-body coverage, consider Mystic Tan. You enter a booth, where your whole body is sprayed with a fine even mist, giving you a hint a color that changes into a natural-looking tan in 4-8 hours. I’ve done this many times before a big event to even out my skin tone. It works great!
Happy self-tanning! And remember, when out in the sun, be sure to use sunscreen!
On May 1st through 12th you and your friends can receive a 50% discount on your full order at Star50 by answering a specific question in the comment section of one of the nine participating blogs. Make sure to grab the special code from each blog to receive the discount. You heard right, 50% off! (not including shipping)
Click HERE for full contest rules.
And check out all of these blogs for your chance to shop!
http://thefashionablehousewife.com
http://urbansocialite.com/2008/05/02/win-me/
www.celebrity-moms.com
http://thedomesticdiva.org
http://www.sheknows.com/articles/contests-and-freebies/803724
www.fashionfling.com
http://www.styledash.com/2008/05/01/the-winner-of-the-star-50-bag-giveaway-is/
http://pjmommy.com/?p=746
http://efamilyblogger.com/archives/star50-purse-party-handbag-giveaway#comment-
Residents of sunny Florida might be interested to know that the first weekend of May holds more than just the promise of summer.
It’s also the annual Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival! Visit May 2-4 and see more than 300 Arts and Crafts exhibitors, more than 75 antique dealers, fun zone for kids, and shrimp! Don’t forget the shrimp!
The festival is home to dozens of food booths boasting shrimp specialties. Yum, yum!
The Festival is held in the Historic downtown Centre Street business district in Fernandina Beach on Amelia Island, Florida. Be sure the check out the website here for all the info!
Happy shrimping!
The Star50 Purse Party is being held TODAY from 12-2 p.m. EST over at The Winning Pitch. Click HERE for all the details on how you can buy super cute bags at 50% off!
And don’t forget to leave a comment about your favorite Star50 bag. One comment will be chosen tonight at random and the winner will receive a free bag!
Happy shopping!
Smart, sexy, independent women love to travel — but they know how to travel safe. Do you?
Travelgirl magazine offers some great tips to women enjoy a hotel stay without the worry of safety.
Tips include:
1. Consider staying in boutique hotels with less that 100 rooms. With a smaller hotel, it’s easier for the staff to pay attention to all their guests and know what is going on around them.
2. A cautious desk clerk will not announce your room number out-loud. If they do, request a new room number to be shown to you privately.
3. If filling out a room service tag to hang on your door, don’t list service for one. Instead, call the kitchen to order.
4. Never open the door to a stranger. Always utilize the peep hole on your door. If you’re not expecting a hotel employee, don’t hesitate to call the front desk to confirm their arrival.
5. Utilize the hotel concierge for directions around a strange city.
6. When heading out at night, keep the contents of your purse light and only bring the bare essentials.
7. Trust your instincts and follow your gut. There’s nothing quite as strong as women’s intuition.
8. Magnet strips on hotel keys can hold personal information. Always return them to the front desk.
9. Leave your information with a friend. It’s always a good idea to let someone know where you are…just in case.
Spring is popping up all over and that can only mean one thing: summer is on its way! And if you’re lucky enough to live down South or to be taking a vacation soon, you’ll need to stock up on some of summer’s must-have accessories!
Bathing Suit
This year, why not try a cute little two-piece with polka dots? For $39 (a steal!) you could be wearing this adorable bandeau top and low-rise bottom from Victoria’s Secret in brown or yellow.
Beach Towel
Every stylish girl needs a stylish beach towel. These oversized and comfy towels by Martha Stewart scream class with a kick of sophistication. Plus, they’re on sale!
Beach Chair
And while you’re sitting there all cute in your bathing suit, why not bring out your inner prep with a monogrammed beach chair by the Cape Cod Beach Chair Company? While a little pricey at around $140, the fine craftsmanship will keep you sitting pretty for years to come.
Bag
And finally, what trip to the beach would be complete without a fabulous tote? The Florida Beach Tote or the Louisiana Market Sac would be a great addition to any beach day.
Happy sunning!
It’s the time of year to kick up your heels, relax and fly south for spring break. Whether you’re a mom looking to take the family on a great vacation or a college student ready to toss the books aside, Florida offers the perfect mix of sun and fun to cure the winter blues.
For your wild side, check out South Beach. Miami’s hottest neighborhood offers the sand, great restaurants and hot nightlife for after the sun goes down.
Key West has quirky architecture, a balmy breeze blowing through the palm trees and is home to Duval Street where live music and tasty drinks are never out of style.
And is there anything better than a Disney vacation for the family? Rides, characters and fun all in one great place.
Don’t forget to bring your Florida Beach Tote with you!
Now it’s your turn to share the wealth. What was your best Florida vacation?
This month Star50 is celebrating going green. Much of what’s new and hot out there is a shift in our consciousness about our environment; not only what we put into it but how we wear it. Our friend Heather; who’s new company, Front Lobe Tees, has taken a stand on how we ‘wear it’ to a new level. Read her story below and start creating change by what you wear.
Star50: Your Company has such a specific vision in mind; tell us how you got started and what inspired you to create Frontal Lobe Tees.com?
Heather: I wanted to have people really feel differently but the only way to do that from my small space on the planet was to send the word out in a creative way. I chose t-shirts because it is the uniform of the masses. Almost everyone on the planet has had a t-shirt at one time or another. What better way for me to reach people than with something organically grown and environmentally safe with a positive message on it.
Star50: Share with us about your message of creating peace, love, and harmony? Heather: It is our belief that just as you are what you eat so are you incredibly influenced and affected by what you see as well as what you wear. Its 2008, as a species we are way past due for peace, love, joy and harmony.
Star50: It seems that you are creating a call to action by wearing your shirts. Is this your intention? Heather: Absolutely. The more people wearing the shirts means more people reading them and subconsciously the feeling gets stronger.
Star50: What has been the reception of your t-shirts? What’s next for you and Frontallobetees.com? Heather: I’m happy to say that the reception has been very good. I’m quite pleased. As for the future, look for baby items and apparel.
To find out more about Heather and her designs, visit her site at www.frontallobetees.com
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