Monthly Archives: December 2009

R.I.P. Brittany Murphy, A Photo Tribute

December 29th // Comment Here

Like the rest of you, I was deeply saddened to hear about the death of Brittany Murphy. Here, in tribute, a look at the beloved actress’s transformations over the years, from Clueless to Cannes. Which Murphy incarnation did you like best?

Image courtesy of blogs.telegraph.co.uk

Image courtesy of blogs.telegraph.co.uk

prettyboring.com

Image courtesy of i50.photobucket.com

Image courtesy of i50.photobucket.com

Image courtesy of dailymail.co.uk

Image courtesy of dailymail.co.uk

Image courtesy of beautyriot.com

Image courtesy of beautyriot.com

Image courtesy of brittanymurphys.com

Image courtesy of brittanymurphys.com

Lots of love,

Loren

Posted in Brittany Murphy

Shop Smarter: Which is the Best Classic Tote for You?

December 29th // Comment Here

The trick to buying a stylish, uber-versatile tote is to choose a sturdy, classic shape with just enough detail to make it interesting. A case in point: At the moment, I’m particularly fixated on the muted plaid of this sleek Burberry bag, the embossed surface of Chico’s animal print number, and the rich plum shade of Banana Republic’s leather pouch. Each is artful and cool in its own way.

saks

Saks Fifth Avenue Burberry Double-Layered Check Tote $550

chicos

Chico’s Cheetah Tote $62.30

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Banana Republic Ruched Leather Tote $98

And no, I cannot choose between the three!

xoxo,

Loren

Posted in Bags, Banana Republic, Chico's, Deals Under $100, Saks Fifth Avenue

Hot Deal of the Day: World Market

December 29th // Comment Here

Through Thursday, December 31st save 15% off your entire purchase at World Market! This discount excludes furniture – use coupon code NWYRAFF at checkout.
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Lots of love,

Loren

Posted in Hot Deals, World Market

New Year’s Eve (at home) Party Essentials

December 29th // Comment Here

A lot of my friends are opting for a quiet New Year’s at home with friends this year, which to be quite honest, sounds pretty perfect to me. Besides being completely economical—considering most restaurants are charging nearly $100 per person for the evening—it has a level of intimacy you really want on such a big night. I’m helping one of my good friends design her table for the party and thought everyone could benefit from the cool, affordable party favors we’ve found—from cheap champagne flutes to decorative paper pom-poms to hang from the ceiling.

photo via anthropologie

Mina Tablecloth, $58 at Anthropologie

photo via pier 1

Punch Bowl Set, $38.95 at Pier 1

photo via world market

Set of 12 Champagne Flutes, $24.99 at World Market

photo via ikea

Cocktail napkins, $1.99 for 50 at Ikea

photo via etsy

Paper Pom-Poms, $30 for 7 at PomLove’s on Etsy

Posted in Anthropologie, Chic Living, Etsy, Home, Ikea, Pier 1, World Market
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Check Out My Guest Post on A Mom in Red High Heels :)

December 29th // Comment Here

I have been a guest blogger for the fantastic A Mom in Red High Heels blog a couple of times now and I really enjoy it! A Mom in Red High Heels is a great fashion and beauty source :) I recently did another guest post – this one on getting ready for New Year’s Eve. I talked about how to choose the perfect outfit, different makeup variations and tips (you know, everything us girls worry about before a big party!). You can click here to read the article.

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Enjoy!

Love,

Loren

PS: You should follow A Mom in Red High Heels on Twitter! @amominred

Posted in A Mom In Red High Heels, Life with Loren