easy inexpensive way to dress up your wardrobe: Headbands!

I'm loving the cute, inexpensive headbands out there lately. Especially the feather headbands that seem to be all the rage. Typically I wear my hair back with a plain black elastic headband from target, but lately I've been wanting something more in the hair accessories department. And I'm sick of barrettes! I love the way the white feather band gives the girl with the dark hair a punk sort of sensibility. ( available on etsy for 17.50) and the flower headband is so sweet! (12.00 and available here). Also check out Anthropologie's collection

To get more options out of your headbands, try wearing them horizontally or slightly tilted as shown in this photo.(this headband available here. $18) Want to make your own? Follow these instructions.

Green, Eco-friendly, Creative gifts on a budget: Movie Tickets

Looking for low-cost, eco-friendly, green ideas for gifts that won't clutter up the recipient's house? How about movie tickets? Who doesn't love the movies? And think of the gift wrap you'll save.

Need other ideas? See our post on Terrariums.

Do it Yourself Glycolic Peel: $18.95

This Glycolic Acid 35% Gel Peel is my new best friend

I just got this glycolic peel from skin laboratory, and it rocks! They sell it in 35%, 50% and 70%. I got the 35% even though my skin is thick and can handle a lot. I am glad I went with that choice because this stuff burns a little. The results, just after two uses, is amazing. Whole patches of darker dead skin are gone (and I couldn't get it off with scrub!) My skin tone is more even. A whole bottle is just $18.95, and you just use a little for each application. I'll never pay $100 for a glycolic peel at a salon again!


Click here to get the Glycolic Acid 35% Gel Peel, 30ml (Professional)

20% off your entire order with Sephora Friends and Family promo code!

Sephora.com Friends & Family begins today.
Enter FF2009 as promotion code at checkout to get 20% off entire order.
Runs October 19- November 2. This offer is valid online only.

Green, Eco-friendly, Creative, gifts on a budget: The Terrarium

Image/Terrarium from doodlebirdie on Etsy.com

Last year I did a series of posts on creative, low-cost gift ideas. This year I've been racking my brain for ways to give low-impact gifts that can be recycled. I've come up with a few ideas and I thought I'd share.

One of my favorite ideas is a Terrarium. I've made a few of my own from old glass vases from flower deliveries, and they turned out cute! (And cost about $10-$15 bucks including plants.) If you'd like to make your own, watch tutorial on ehow. It was so easy! And since I used succulents, I rarely have to water them.

Etsy has tons of them listed from $10-$60 bucks or so. There are great deals to be found! Take this Terrarium necklace, only $8.00! Here is a similar one.



Please enjoy! I'll post more ideas soon.

Free shipping at Lands End! No Minimum until 10/21

Have you been to Lands End overstocks? They have amazing deals, like this vest: 19.99!

Right now they are offering No Minium on shipping! This offer is not advertised on the site. I got this link out of an email they sent me this morning. click here to activate it

Cute hello kitty boy shorts: $3.95 at Karmaloop

So cute, Hello Kitty boy shorts only $3.9 (regularly $8.00). Look at the sequin bow!

Cute Rainboots from Chinese Laundry

DOUBLE DUTCH RUBBER - $ 59.00
This fun rubber sneaker has a classic high top silhouette rainboot design. TOO CUTE!

Cheap Thrills Bigelow Mentha Lip Shine 7.50

No. 502 Mentha Lip Shine! This stuff actually gives your breath a minty freshness. Comes in cinnamon, too.

Fog Dog: Free Shipping + 15% off + another possible 10% off

FogDog has free shipping on all apparel! I've got my eye on this jacket,
Reebok Core Run Jacket, $21.97!



Fogdog not only has free shipping and returns on apparel, if you click on this little button, you can get 15% off your entire order. I checked the site and this offer is not on the site, so be sure to click on this little button:


ps. if you sign up for the email list, you get 10% off! I'm going to try to combine all three promos and get the jacket for less than $15!

Gilt fuse

Right now at Gilt Fuse, they are selling Urban Posh jewelry, this necklace above is Yellow gold fill, 18K yellow gold vermeil, and quartz gold and is only $34!

They are also selling Betsey Johnson dresses for about 1/3 the price they go for retail.

It's invite only, so if you want an invite, send me an email and I will send you one.

Green and Yellow puffy vests at American apparel $8.00!

The Unisex Poly-Filled Snow Vest at American Apparel so DANG CUTE, and its $8.00!

A great layering piece for staying cozy in colder seasons. Features a high collar for additional warmth, and vents at the waist for comfort.

100% Polyester construction
Nylon 2-way zipper; zips to top of collar
Kangaroo pocket
Unisex size – women may prefer to order one size smaller

Alternative Apparel Vintage Soft

This is my new favorite brand. The shirts are so soft, and the cuts are very cute and non-traditional. But don't buy them from Alternative Apparel's site, buy them on amazon, where they are 1/2 price! The shirt pictured above is the Alternative Apparel Mama Cass Top,$17.99 - $19.90 on amazon.com

Seriously, I have about 5 of their shirts. They are the bomb.

Baby Rock Apparel

Like to dress your kid in alternative brands/designs? This cute shirt is 14.99 at Baby Rock Apparel

A while ago a Swedish friend asked me, where can I get black baby clothes? I had no idea. Now there is Baby Rock Apparel which not only sells plain black baby clothes, but also cute rock-inspired clothing for babies and tots.

Cute coat + complex discount math = bargain

Devin Military Peacoat: Now $69.50 WITH free shipping!
Comes in a bunch of colors!

Delia's has a 20% off all outwear deal going until the 15th. Combine that with free shipping on orders over $25 (use coupon code DXPAFF at checkout) and you have no reason to not get yourself a new, supercute winter coat for under $75!