Top Ten Summer Classics good for listening
Everyone loves a great summer read, but not everyone has the free time to sit down and enjoy one. Audiobooks are a great remedy to this problem. I love listening to audiobooks when I am doing housework. Either I slip my iPod into my pocket as I run around the house (or even run errands) or I plug in the iPod doc in the kitchen and listen as I clean out the cupboards and scrub the sink. Before I know it all the chores are done and I've happily gotten through a few great chapters all at the same time. I have listened to everything from the Sophie Kinsella's Shopaholic series to Virginia Woolf's Orlando.
Audible.com has come up with a great Top Ten "Listening" List of Classics that I think will serve as a great summer time distraction. With everything from Hemingway to Neal Hurston to Wilde there is something on this list for everyone. And if you do have some free time to sit out by the pool, wouldn't you love to doze off under the sun while listening to Thoreau's Walden? Or take a look at their Best of 2009: Editors Picks and Customer Favorites.
You can purchase any of these books from Amazon or your local bookstore, or you can sign up for an Audible account. There are different levels of Audible membership, some of which give you free credits each month. And of course there are no shipping charges when you download an audiobook!Now I am off to scrub the bathroom while Willa Cather's My Antonia plays through my head.
Posted by Cynthia Corral on June 30, 2009
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Hot Pick for Summer 2009: Tie Dye Dresses
In fashion, everything old is new again
and it seems like the 80s wave is continuing this summer with the
hottest trends including Tie Dye, Ruffles, Colored Jeans and Fringed Bags. 
A few weeks ago, I stopped into my favorite Long Beach Island, NJ clothing store, Tula the Boutique,
to get some of their recommendations for hot fashions for the sumer. Store manager, Brooke Mesanko,
who is also 4-months pregnant was wearing a long Tie-Dye maxi tube
dress confirming the trend which also doubled for fun maternity
fashion! Along the walls of this very hip boutique were some rocker
chic styles and haute separates. 
Sales
associate, Dana Muerater, pulled out 2 of their best selling dresses:
more Tie-Dye! The first one made me think of Nicole Richie: A Long, gray Vintage Havana Tie-Dye dress(above)
with rope straps and matching fabric tassel in the back that draped
down from the neck-line. Very sexy! The second, shorter dress(right)
donned vibrant hues of pink, blue and purple and continued the roping
detail on the straps. Two other popular brands, which make great summer
pieces, are Sky and MM Couture.
I
had no doubt that Mesanko and Muerater would confirm the Tie-Dye trend
since I had seen it popping up everywhere from wraps to dresses. Just be careful how you accessorize with Tie-Dye,
because usually the print is enough. With the Vintage Havana dress, for
example, I would stack some silver bangles or throw on an arm cuff.
Stick to ball, stud or small hoop earrings. For additional Tie-Dye
styles or dress, the easiest place to find an assortment of brands,
prices and colors is to search at TheFind.com.
Mrs Mo's Favorites: Christopher Deane (left) and Nicole Miller (right)
Tula the Boutique has 2 NJ locations:
806 N. Bay Avenue
Beach Haven NJ 08008
609.492.2099
524 Broad St
Shrewsbury, NJ 07702
732.219.8888
Posted by Hilary on June 25, 2009
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Say good-bye to headband headache
No longer just a nod to the 50s, headbands are now a must-have accessory for all hair types. And they're so cute!
But there's one thing that I don't like about headbands: the headband headache. With most headbands I start off fine at the beginning of the day, but as the day wears on, headband headache rears it's ugly head, forcing me to forgo my headband and don post-headband hair. Not an attractive look.
Hailed by the Today show and Health Magazine as "the NO Headache Headband," Violet Love's SIGNATURE Headband Line solves my many headband woes. Not only to they eliminate headband headache, they come in a ton of adorable colors, prints, and designs on buttery soft and perforated fabrics to match any outfit. Great idea! I'll have to get one to match all of my outfits!
Posted by megan on June 24, 2009
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Satisfy your silver craving with 70% off!
You know what I love about silver jewelry? It's so pretty yet so darn inexpensive! It's even more inexpensive now that Amazon.com is practically giving away its silvery jewelry.
For a limited time, take an additional 70% off silver jewelry at Amazon.com
Like this set of silver and CZ rings:$49.00 list price
$29.00 amazon price
- $20.30 70% discount
= $8.70 Final Price
Now that, my friends, is a bargain. AND if you're a member of Amazon Prime
My goodness do I love Amazon.
Posted by megan on June 23, 2009
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Express yourself with your laptop
Converse sneakers. Vera Bradley bag. Ugg boots. Graphic t-shirt. Troll-bead bracelet.
Our clothing and accessories will always act like an extension of our style and personality. But these days, with the explosion of social networking like Facebook and Twitter, it's all about what electronic device you carry.
iPhone or Blackberry? Mac or PC? iPod Nano? Flip?
How can you stand out in a sea of black, grey and white machines? With a Schticker!
Put your funky style or quirky sense of humor on display with the easy to apply and remove vinyl stickers for laptops or iPhones. With an assortment of textured, floral, patterned, animal print and custom designs, Schtickers will make a statement before you have to!
And if you're like me and like to mix styles, they are inexpensive to collect and easy to switch around. My personal favorites are the Custom Monogram (for my preppy side) and the Dandelion (for the IKEA/Crate & Barrel side of me).
If the preset designs don't speak to you, there is a custom option where you can set up background colors, text and graphics and even upload your own photos or graphics. The custom option would be a great opportunity to create a Schticker with your business logo or get personal with family images.
And speaking of family, Schtickers make great recession-friendly gifts for your techie loved ones which prices starting at $12.49 for iPod/iPones and $19.99 for laptops.
To start browsing or designing, visit Schtickers.com.
Posted by Hilary on June 23, 2009
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Vibrating razors and mascara: Love 'em or hate 'em?
We rarely (if ever) slam on products here. Our philosophy has always been "if we don't like it we don't write about it." But after reading this hilarious post from my new BFF Melanie aka "The Coupon Goddess," I'm seriously reconsidering this stance.
"Vibrating products are the hot thing right now... Clearly men with a wicked sense of humor are designing these products. There is no other explanation.I have to agree with Ms. Melanie up there. I know more than a handful of people who don't like anything near their eyes, much less a vibrating mascara wand; and a vibrating razor? I just don't get it. But these are my first impressions based on the product name. Have I tried them? Nope. But if I do get my hands on some, I will most certainly share the plusses and minuses right here for all of you to see.
Let's start with the vibrating razor. The words vibrating and razor should never be used in a sentence consecutively. Vibrating objects have their merits and razors have their merits, but never the twain should meet. Maybe I'm skeptical, but if you aren't into the Brazilian wax thing and want to take matters into your own hands, a vibrating razor may not be the tool you want to use to get the job done. Call me crazy. It's just my humble opinion.
Moving on to vibrating mascara. WHAT??? Do you know how many times I've almost ripped my lashes out with the eyelash curler? Now they want me to stick a wand with black goo into my eye while it's shaking? Sorry, it's not happening even on my best day. I'm just not that coordinated. Makes you wonder what vibrating item they'll come up with next. Can't wait."
But the question is, have YOU tried it?
Posted by megan on June 22, 2009
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A New Kind of Club
When I hear the word "club" I immediately think velvet rope, long lines, and crowds, but ShoeDazzle is a type of club I can handle.
This genius of an idea was started by celeb Kim Kardashian. For $39 a month, you get to select one shoe from the five recommendations your very own online stylist picks out for you.
Every month a new batch of shoes is sent to your inbox until you say stop. There is no cancellation fee and no shipping costs, just hot shoes on a regular basis. I would say this is one club definitely worth the cover charge!
Posted by Lisa on June 21, 2009
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