Online Holiday Shipping Deadlines for 2012
The most important element to Christmas shopping online is of course, delivery before Christmas! Finding the perfect angora sweater is wonderful, but not helpful when it arrives January 2nd. The...
View Article11th Hour Shopping? Here are 6 Tips to Make Sure Your Last Minute Holiday...
Vlad Nardin, a spokesperson for consumer advocacy group Pissedconsumer.com, shares 6 tips to remember when purchasing your last minute holiday gifts. After all, nothing’s more awkward than telling your...
View Article5 Thrifty Yet Thoughtful Holiday Gift Ideas On A Budget
Here’s a secret: I love giving, but I hate spending. Rather oxymoronic, but I know I’m not alone. Over the years, I’ve noticed that there are a lot of gifts that are super fantastic that won’t wreck...
View ArticleStill Gift-less? Here’s 20 of the Top Gift Cards of 2012
So the world didn’t end on December 21st. You know what that means: you’ll have to face your own personal apocalypse for not finishing your holiday shopping on time because you were soooo heavily...
View ArticleBreak the Rug Rut with these 13 Awesome Yet Surprisingly Cheap Home Decor Rugs
When it comes to home décor, I feel kinda bad for rugs. It seems like they’re an afterthought: “We have the perfect wall color, pillows and statement lamps. Oh. (Nose crinkle). Guess we better...
View ArticleParis Shopping Guide: The Best of the Best Fashion Spots
Au Printemps department store at Christmas time in Paris There are hundreds, no, thousands of shops in Paris where you can find lots of jolie things. In fact this post could be divided into many, many...
View ArticleFor Early Bird Vacation Planners: Christmas in Paris on a Budget
Editor’s Note: Christmas has been over for at least a week, but this Christmas in Paris wishlist should come in handy if you opt to visit the French city next holiday. Christmas in Paris: Wonderfully...
View ArticleTrue Confession: I Love Shopping After the Holidays
Sometimes, I contradict myself. After over a month of shopping for holiday presents, food, clothes, gifts, and decorations, for months in to the new year I will cringe at the thought of ever shopping...
View ArticleWhat Sharon Osbourne Taught Us about Candles: Go Flameless with these...
Sharon Osbourne’s recent candle incident has set the media world on fire these days. For those not aware, she’s always had a penchant for candles – lots of them. Recently, an unattended little wick...
View ArticleHow to Make Every Room Pop with Awesome Decorative Pillows
Decorative pillows: who knew? They’re an affordable way to freshen up the look of a room when we don’t feel like breaking out the paint (or cash.. or time) for a home decor overhaul. They’re my...
View ArticleThe Anatomy of a Wedding Bill: Dissecting 2012 Wedding Trends and Costs
Between the Jimmy Choo’s that cost half a paycheck but look oh-so-lovely in pictures and the well stocked open bar to ensure that Uncle Bob and Aunt Susie are civil to each other, weddings are often...
View ArticleVera Wang Backs Down from $500 Anti-Knockoffs “Appointment Fee” After Local...
What: In case you haven’t heard this week, Vera Wang has opened a Shanghai bridal boutique in January to house her globally-revered bridal couture creations. Which typically wouldn’t be such a huge...
View Article9 Great Alternatives to the Traditional Wedding Veil
Wedding veils are incredibly romantic–a fashion metaphor for the moment when a person is revealed completely to another person and bonded in marriage. Even a less traditional bride may want to keep...
View ArticleEarth Day Must-Haves: Help Save the Planet & Your Skin with these 10...
Ladies, Earth Day is upon us, which means increased awareness about beautifying and preserving the Earth. This got us thinking: we’re always on the lookout for ways to beautify and preserve our skin,...
View ArticleTBF Readers Ask: Any Highly Recommended New York City Thrift Stores, Vintage...
This post is inspired by one of our TBF readers, Margaret, who says: My mom and I are planning a trip to New York this summer as my 18th birthday present and we are going to be staying in Times Square...
View ArticleLadies’ Night In! Serve up Food & Fun with Memorable Dining Decor on a Budget
Ladies’ night out is fun, but sometimes staying in with friends is even better. We can kick off our heels, don’t have to shout to be heard and can avoid hokey “do you believe in love at first sight,...
View ArticleBeautify Your Home with these 7 Home Decorating Ideas for Summer
Green grass! Blue Sky! Bright sunshine! In summer, I tend to leave the house first thing in the morning to soak in the beautiful surroundings and I spend as much time outdoors as possible. But at the...
View Article7 Stylish Swimsuit Cover-Ups to Take You From the Beach and Beyond!
Now that summer is (un)officially here, it’s time to bring your beach body out for a little fun in the sun. Not feeling enthusiastic about the prospect of stepping into swimwear so soon? Us neither....
View ArticleLighten Up: Summery Table Lamps that Brighten up Any Living Space
For those of us who 1.) can’t get enough of summer and 2.) are itching to brighten up their home (or both), summery table lamps are just watt (ahem) we need. Bright bases, colorful shades and cheery...
View ArticleWedding Season: What to Wear & What to Give!
Have a whole lotta weddings to attend this year? Worrying about the financial damage it’s going to cause you (dress + gift + travel costs = broke city)? To save yourself from financial ruin, obviously...
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