Get Your Green On At Fair Indigo!

Check out these clever Reusable Shopping Bags They’re lightweight polyester, portable, waterproof and weigh just 1.4 oz. With reinforced seams, each surprisingly large bag can hold the equivalent of two supermarket plastic bags. The pouch is small enough to fit into a handbag or the glove compartment of a car, and an individual bag fits in your pocket. Now you’ll never forget to bring them and do your part to help the planet! What’s even better is that these cool totes are just $38 for a set of 5 (to share with friends & family) and are made fairly in San Diego, CA.

Also, Fair Indigo is currently having their Anniversary Sale (today through Sunday, November 2nd) and everything in the store is 20% off!

"RED" she said!

Thru Saturday, October 25, 2008
YOU’RE INVITED……to MAC Cosmetics to experience the infamous holiday sets and new mineral products. With a $50 minimum purchase, a MAC artist will show you the perfect look for your eyes, cheeks, and lips—and it will only take 30 minutes! Don’t miss out on the brush, lip and eye sets. Be the first to touch, feel, and fall in love with this stunning collection. “Red” She Said Party at the MAC Counter in Macy’s October 23rd-25th. Call 608-232-2509 to book your appointment today!

Playthings New Digs!

Next time you’re cruising the hallowed halls of Hilldale be sure to stop and check out Playthings new digs. Yes, Virginia not only is there a Santa Claus, but there are currently two Playthings locations here at Hilldale. The newest kid on the block is next door to University Book Store at the south end of the atrium. This beautiful new space hosts a myriad of delights designed to tickle the fancy of both the young and the young at heart. Nancy Nigl and her crew have added even more depth and breadth to what was already Madison’s best toy store.

The store now boasts an incredible selection of fashionable infant wear, and the chicest selection of “diaper” bags I’ve ever seen…they’d be great for holding a laptop, or as an uber-sized handbag! The store also carries some really cool accessories by Paul Frank that sport that face of that cute monkey Julius! Check out the new assortment of fun stuff at the new Playthings!

Anthropologie Is Having a SALE!

Looking for something to spice up your crib, unleash your inner decorator at the Anthropologie Home Sale!

Clinique Bonus - THE WOW FACTOR

NEW! FREE Clinique gift with your Clinique purchase of $21.50 or more!
Your gift, a $50.00 value, is FREE with any Clinique purchase of $21.50 or more.

The Bag: An elegant modern silver metallic cosmetic bag with accents in a green geometric print. Perfect for all your fall essentials.

AVAILABLE AT MACY'S THRU OCTOBER 26TH!

Tie One On...

What can I say? I’m a sucker for a well-dressed guy and I am prone to become especially weak in the knees for a man wearing a real bow tie.
HELLO…James Bond!

I just happened to be in Woldenberg’s earlier today when BAM! I ran straight into a case filled with an outstanding assortment the most fabulous silk bow ties this side of the Mississippi. Spectacular specimens of sartorial splendor from a company called Carrot and Gibbs. Carrot & Gibbs was founded in Boulder, Colorado, in 1987 by Neil Borin. Their bow ties are created from specially selected imported 100% silk fabrics, predominately woven and printed. Each tie is individually cut, sewn and pressed by hand here in the United States. And rather than a metal clasp at the back, you will find mother-of-pearl buttons, which can be used for both adjustment and attachment if required.

Actually, my most favorite thing about bow ties is tying them.There’s just something swell about reaching around a mans neck(heads close, captivating cologne) manuvering the silk looped between my fingers and voila, with the lightest of tugs it becomes a bow…

shaken, not stirred and with just a hint of intrigue!

Finally Fall...

Even though the calendar said that fall began over a week ago, it really feels like the season switched on us in the last 48 hours. I’ve come to the conclusion that there will not be another day this year that will require the use of my air conditioner. I am also facing the fact that this is the weekend of the great summer-fall wardrobe “change out”. You know, when you pack up all of your cute summer t’s, shorts and sandals in your under bed storage containers and move your summer frocks to the guest room closet and your winter clothes back into your bedroom closet. The good news is you always discover some really cool outfit you forgot you had, but…. in order to actually wear it out in public new accessories must be had. That’s of course where our good friends at Cornblooms come in. A pair of new shoes always adds some perky “flava” to what was last season’s fashion sensation. Lately I’ve become quite enamored of a line of shoes they carry from Remix of Los Angeles. This company makes authentic vintage reproduction shoes and they really are quite the thing and positively sexy! It’s been said that everything old is new again and a pair of these shoes on your feet will definitely update your autumnal look!