Steals & Deals: 24 Hour Sales

The Today Show highlighted various 24 hr sales going on today...find cashmere sweaters that are regularly priced at $119 for $24 as well as gorgeous gold (or silver) cuff bracelets, dangly earrings, hair products and more...


http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/39952878/ns/today-money

Images:  XOXO, Talbots, Robyn Rhodes, Living Proof

All Things Pumpkin

Just a little taste of Halloween "treats" to pamper and indulge in...

BEAUTY:

Peter Thomas Roth's Pumpkin Enzyme Peel gently detoxes and exfoliates dull skin.  $44 at Sephora.

MyChelle Incredible Pumpkin Peel is a cheaper alternative for a fresh and bright face - $27 on Drugstore.com.

Philosophy Lippies - Trick or Treat Duo in Caramel Apple & Pumpkin Spice....all yours for just $18.

Pumpkin Lotion by Arcona - non greasy and absorbs quickly...what more could you ask for?  $35 on Drugstore.com

HOME:

 

Nest Pumpkin Chai Candle available at Neiman's, Bergdorf's and Amazon.com for $32.

SWEETS:
What post would be complete without a cupcake or two?  Check out these "easier than you think" recipes on MarthaStewart.com and Bakerella ...

WATCH:

Tonight on ABC:  It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown

















images: Sephora, Drustore.com, ABC, Neiman Marcus, Martha Stewart, Bakerella

Blog Spotlight on: PAPAYA!

photo courtesy of Papaya

The PAPAYA! blog has a great posting on phone apps that will help you enhance and get creative with your pictures. Think of it as Photoshop for your phone.  Some apps are free...others as inexpensive as $1.99.
Click here to check it out.

Not mentioned, but equally worthy of downloading is, Hipstamatic, which allows users to create a vintage feel to their photos.  Get inspired and snap away!

First Look: Temple St. Clair for Target

Starting this weekend, Target will add another high-end designer brand to its roster.  The Temple St. Clair for Target jewelry line will make its debut online starting this Sunday, August 29th.  The best news is that everything is under $50.

Turquoise earrings: $30
Heart Pendant:  $35

Check out the original collection at Temple St. Clair.

Images courtesy of shefinds.com

Ornate Wall Frame

LOVE this ornate Ung Drill frame from Ikea ($29) and LOVE even more the idea of painting the standard black color to a bright white as mentioned here on ApartmentTherapy.com.  Turquoise could be really splashy and fun, too!  Buy multiples and hang next to one another.  Weekend project!

Credits: here

New York Times article - Aging Gracefully, the French Way

A great article in the New York Times on how French women maintain that "je ne sais quoi". The number one rule?  Watch your weight (and of course, take good care of your skin).

 

Aging Gracefully, the French Way

Bottega Louie

For many LA locals, downtown is an area that is not ventured very often...which is kind of a shame since it is home to a fabulous gourmet market/patisserie/restaurant/café/bar...all in one. Bottega Louie offers European charm and elegance without trying too hard or feeling stuffy.
Make sure to check out the colorful macaroons, specialty food items like the canned octopus (which my husband says is the best he’s ever had) and an array of gourmet pasta sauces.

700 South Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 802-1470
http://www.bottegalouie.com

photos courtesy of the Bottega Louie blog: