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Shopping Memories Giveaway

Some of my most cherished merchandise related memories have ensued without a loaded pocketbook. For some shopping forays lead to acquisitions, others acquire research, and a treasured few conjure only convivial giggling. Below records a session that was primarily the middle point with a touch of the last.
Both of these items will eventually join my closet crew.  Did I mention my sister now works at J.Crew, watch over them for me Ashley.
Aileen gives Joanie’s Mad Men competition in a wiggle dress
Beth‘s demure elegance and linear form channels the essence of country clubs and collegiate study groups. 
Seeing these pants reflected back through a camera lens reminds me that putting a lower figure in slim, cropped, electric hued trousers may be a fun idea, but is still probably a bad idea.
According to Aileen, Dominicans prefer to smolder rather than smile for pictures.
It’s like Beth‘s head is it’s own present tied up in this sweet little scarf.

Now, I have a whole hard drive of memories like this, and I haven’t updated my personal website since Baby Boyfriend was born…9 months ago.  So I have a unchecked list item to employ My Memories to rectify this situation.  You’ll see.  Because I promised Levi’s grandma.  And she will hunt me down if I don’t

And maybe you have a bunch of loose memories floating around your hard drive as well.  So you should…


Win your own My Memories Software by commenting a memory you need to visually archive.  You can also follow them via their blog, twitter, or facebook for up to three more entries.

Winner will be announced Monday, October 1, 2011.


In the meantime get $10 discount off the purchase of the My Memories Suite Scrapbook software and a $10 coupon for the MyMemories.com store – $20 total value)
CE Promo Code: STMMMS14508
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What Goes With This? Giveaway

Miss Miranda wrote:

“My only brother’s wedding is coming up in mid-August and I have been on the hunt for something to wear. I fell in love with this tapestry inspired skirt but haven’t the slightest idea what to pair it with. Do you have any suggestions? I am a 5′ 4″ lower figure and am completely at the will of your fashion expertise.”

And I thought to my self, “Self, people need to know what goes with what they already have and love?”  and then self said, “I’ve told you to do this at least a dozen times.  But go ahead listen to Miranda, why pay attention to me?”  Then self and I made up and we awarded Miranda our first winner of the first ever Cardigan Empire, What Goes With This contest: 

Here is her prize:

Gigham & Metallic
Blu Bijoux, Apt. 9, Ann Taylor, Adrienne Vittadini
Gingham keeps the look from straying to fussy while metallics keep it from falling into casual. Its a balanced juxtaposition.

Color Blocked
Blu Bijoux, Miz Mooz, K. Amato, Anthropologie
Bold colors equal fresh interpretation.  And each of these pieces could be easily remixed into an everyday wardrobe.

Tribal Glamour
Carlos by Carlos Santana, Old Navy, Topshop
When mixing and matching patterns, choose one dominant pattern and accent with simpler patterns.  In this ensemble we let the floral shine while the stripes and small animal print support.

And then we gave her alternatives…

You can’t buy this service, you can only win it. To enter, post a comment with a link to the item you want outfitted and any details on occasion and/or budget.
Or use linky tools below to linkedy on over to your blog and show me a picture of what you already have. (instructions also follow)
Or send me an old fashion e-mail with all the details.

Two winners will be selected, one tomorrow (Thursday) and one the day after tomorrow (Friday).  Contest entries will close on Thursday (August 4, 2011) at the stroke of twelve, midnight.

So here’s how LinkyTools works:
  • Firstly, Click on the “Click here to enter” link below.
  • Secondly, In the “Link it to:” section, leave a link to a post which features your item seeking outfit. (note-the whole post doesn’t need to be about the item, it just needs to include it)
  • Fourthly, In the “Caption or Title:” section, elaborate concisely on your outfitting need and/or budget. (ie-bridal shower $$)
  • Fifthly, wait for the winners to be announced
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