Monthly Archives: June 2008

Father’s Day Gift Guide

June 10th // 2 Comments

Not that we ever need an excuse to celebrate dads (or shop!) but we can always use some ‘censible’ advice when it comes to gift giving. And, as if you didn’t know it, shopping through the marketamerica.com portal is a great way to save money on those gas prices that are on the rise (As I am entering this blog the news is reporting that prices may hit $4.50 a gallon by July 4th!)

SOUND ADVICE
For the music enthusiast there is nothing like a good pair of headphones. Dad can tune in to his rock-n-roll jams and tune out the world with Sony’s Over-The-Ear Noise -Canceling Headphones. They are available in black, have incredible sound and are a cool $99.99. Available at bestbuy.com.

Best Buy

Sony Headphones

EXTRA! EXTRA!
So naturally I looked for some sort of amazing gadgets but there were so many! Then at barnesandnoble.com I found something even better – ‘Gadget Nation” by Steve Greenberg. It’s an incredible book that not only has some of the most dynamic products I have ever seen but also shares some truly behind-the-scenes inspirational stories of how an inventors dreams become reality. It also costs less than most gadgets: $11.97.

Barnes and Noble

Gadget Nation

BURN BABY BURN!
Get Dad up and going! It’s not so easy to get the gym these days but it’s very important for a longer healthier life and daily physical, mental and emotional well-being. The best product, hands down, to get him going: TORCH Pre-Burn (an MA featured brand) Get a15-day supply for only $59.95.

Market America

torch Preburn

A STEP AHEAD!
Here is another way to put some pep into Dad’s step with the Orca shoe from Skechers. It’s super comfortable, hip and a great compliment getter. Absolutely get them in the camouflage color! Just $30 at Skechers.com.

Skechers

Orca

ROCK IT OUT!
Michael

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FashionCents Style Tips – The Sandal beneath my feet

June 9th // 1 Comment

Summer is upon us. At times though, it seems that we forget that what works during the Fall and Winter, doesn’t always work during this part of the year. With Father’s Day fast approaching, I wanted to share with you a few FashionCents Style Tips to keep Dad looking top-notch from head-to-toe! Each day this week, we are going to highlight a different part of Dad’s fashion and share with you a few tips on getting the latest look for less!

Shoe-stopper!

For starters, sandals and socks do not go together. Instead, try a casual type of sandal or even a nice leather sandal. There are many different types of sandals available. The thong sandal, slide sandal, as well as the dress sandal are all comfortable and help replace that aging pair of outdoor sandals or bright orange-colored crocs that somehow keep reappearing.

Not only does a nice pair of sandals provide comfort and support, but they can be worn with shorts or even dress pants when on vacation! Not to mention, they look nice too! Two particular pairs of sandals that I found at some of our partner stores were from Kenneth Cole and Born (they have lots more!).

If you haven’t ever tried a pair of Born shoes, you need to. Your feet will thank you! Dillard’s carries the Born “Engle” for $90.

For a dressier sandal, I suggest the Kenneth Cole Men’s Look Special sandal, available at Shoes.com. These sandals come in black as well as brown and are available for around $70!

You can’t go wrong with either look, as they are both “hot” styles and available through your Market America web portal now!.

Tomorrow…Pants: the long and short of it.

Love,
Loren

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MyChoice Gift Cards

June 6th // Comment Here

Adding to what Michael wrote earlier last week about finding that perfect white t-shirt or the absolutely necessary black dress, I wanted to share with you a new store that I found recently.

Many of you have been clamoring for such stores as Williams-Sonoma and Banana Republic, along with restaurants like Red Lobster, Olive Garden and many other popular Darden restaurants. Well, this online store does it all and is a recent addition to our Market America partner stores. The store is called MyChoice Gift Cards.

While other people are out driving around looking for that elusive black dress, shop with confidence knowing that you’ve got a new outfit, dinner and entertainment all covered…and don’t forget about Father’s Day which is just around the corner. So get yourself something nice, cut-down on the driving and surprise Dad this year!

Love,

Loren

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Yves Saint Laurent – “Fashion changes, Style remains”

June 4th // Comment Here

On Sunday, famed fashion icon, Yves Saint Laurent passed away at the age of 71. Yves Saint Laurent was a young child prodigy responsible for taking the reigns of Christian Dior at the age of 21 and resurrecting their business.

Saint Laurent pushed the envelope with his innovative and shocking designs. Yves Saint Laurent was responsible for many of the outfits we wear on an everyday basis. Without his vision, we wouldn’t have a lot of the items that we have worn at some point in our lives. Items such as the pea jacket, bubble dress, or the woman’s pantsuit, that helped revive fashion in France and ultimately the world.

Loren

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