Lady Grunge Vintique has a Vintage Gauze White Mexican Tent Dress for $45. Ooh, this looks fresh, pretty, and comfy - just what I’m looking for in a Summer dress. It doesn’t list a size or year, so if you want the specifics, you can contact the seller. Lovely dress, though, and it says that is in “excellent” condition.

I know that people usually equate shoulder pads and neon colors with  ’80s fashion,  but this Floral Mini reminds me of the sweeter side of the clothing of the era. It’s a size Medium and in excellent condition. It features ruffles, a flared skirt, button-up front, and a belt tie. It’s listed in the Midnight Flight shop for $32. 

My girlfriends and I used to call these vintage Leather Sandals, “Regulars.”  As in, My Regular Sandals. They would start out all stiff and you’d get them wet to soften the leather. Over time they would grow more and more comfortable. I sure wish I wore a size 7, because then I’d snatch up this pair. I just showed them to my teenage daughter and she loved them.  If you’ve got $20, then this pair from Cocomio could be yours.

Image 1 credit:  Lady Grunge Vintique at Etsy

Image 2 credit:  Midnight Flight at Etsy

Image 3 credit:  Cocomio at Etsy

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This is the perfect opportunity for you to experience fun events like Euro Bungee, Rock Climbing, Beauty and Spa Treatments, a variety of workout classes, fashion shows, and more.  Be sure to wear something comfy!

Here are the specifics:

Are You Game? New York      
SATURDAY, July 11th, 2009
FROM 10 AM – 5 PM
Manhattan’s Hudson River Park at Pier 46
(Charles Street and West Street)
 
Are You Game? Chicago
SATURDAY, July 18th, 2009
FROM 10 AM – 5 PM
North Avenue Beach

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Prescriptives All Skins Mineral Makeup
$32.50

All Skins uses their exclusive Radiance Emitting Crystals to give skin a beautiful luminous quality. The crystals used are Amethyst, Rose Quartz, and Calcite.

The makeup is safe for sensitive skin, water-resistant, oil and fragrance free, and it won’t cause breakouts.

It ships free from Prescriptives.com until 8/31/09.

Purchase Prescriptives All Skins Mineral Makeup in either formula - power or liquid and receive a Special Duo offer for $17.

The Special Duo consists of the Flawless Primer and a travel brush - chose between the brush for the powder or the liquid foundation. This is normally a $42.50 value. Enter either POWDER or LIQUID at checkout to get your discount.

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I like these cute metallic pleather sandals with a jeweled charm on top.  They are casual, but just a step up with the metallic finish and sparkly charm.  Perfect for wearing with a sundress. 

The footbed is cushioned, it has a textured bottom for traction on wet surfaces, and a low, stacked heel. These adorable sandals are available in a brown metallic, a gold metallic, and a torquoise blue metallic.

Vegan Flat Sandal
Regular price $27.99, but on sale for only $22.99.

Vegan Chic has free shipping on orders over $75.

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Best of Korres Natural Wonders
Only $45 for an $88 value

*Provitamin B5 and Rice Bran Mascara in Black
*Cherry Full Color Gloss in Light Purple 23 (mauve pink shimmer)
*Evening Primrose Eyeshadow in White (silvery white shimmer)
*Soft Eyeliner Pencil in Black
*Guava Lipstick in Natural Pink 13 (warm neutral pink)

These are soft, universally flattering shades that go great with Summer-warmed skin. Each product is formulated without Parabens, Sulfates, Phthalates. The mascara and eyeliner are free from Synthetic Dyes or Fragrances.

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The Art of Shaving Shaving Cream  (Unscented)
$22

This shaving cream contains glycerin and coconut oil to moisturize and protect skin while offering a great lather for ease in shaving. It’s formulated for sensitive skin. The cream is offered in Unscented, Lavender, Sandalwood, of Lemon at Beauty.com.

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There’s a cute vintage quilted fabric wallet and clutch set that you can get for $31. The fabric choices are here, much to chose from, but a few sold out. The clutch purse measures 10 inches wide by 5 inches high. You can chose between snap closure or a vintage button. The fabric wallet or “card cozy” is 5 inches wide by 3.5 inches high.

* wow! you’ll be the sustainable talk of the town with this fabulous repurposed vintage fabric purse & wallet combo from rikrak!

* first, there’s the wallet/card cozy …your business cards, or plastic cards, or money money money will just look *great* in this little wallet!

* then you ALSO get a gorgeous quilty clutch purse - sensational, stylin’ & sustainable!

 

Image credit: Rikrak shop at Etsy.com

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Here’s the same rose bouquet offered in tweed.

For more options and to see what other treasures are offered in the Allen Company Inc shop, click here. To read an interview with the artist, Kristina Franco, click here.

Image credit: Allen Company Inc shop at Etsy.com

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It’s been too hot to run outside and I’ve got a wooden bed frame stacked against the wall where my treadmill is (waiting for a yard sale and I have no garage) or that’s the excuse I’ve been using on myself. (Oh brother, not even I buy that one). I’m moving it this weekend. No more excuses.

I picked up a scale and was horrified at my weight. I usually go by how I feel, how my clothes fit me. I want to be fit and look good in my clothes, but honestly, my biggest concern is my health. I am the parent of a young adult with special needs and first and foremost I need to be able to lift and transfer my son.

I decided that I needed something extra, a boost to my routine. I’m a fan of the NBC show, The Biggest Loser so, I picked up Jillian Michael’s 30 Day Shred. The routine consists of intervals of:

3 minutes of Strength
2 minutes of Cardio
1 minute of Abs work

Today, I did day 2 of the 30 Day Shred. Oh man. It is a good workout and it’s completed in only 20 minutes. Jillian goes from step to step to step with no rest in between, focusing on working more than one muscle group at a time, or a simple ab or aerobic workout.

Yesterday, I did the Day 1 afer swimming laps. I was a little sore today, so I’m only doing the Shred today.

I’ll update later with my results, but for now I can say I’m really feeling it and I do not know how those contestants get through the first few days with a real live Jillian Michaels kicking their butts. Ouch.

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Alex and Ani sent me a Tree of Life Expandable Wire Bangle. This bracelet benefits the ARC -African Rainforest Conservatory.

The bracelet is lovely - a delicate expandable wire, with a Tree of Life Charm. The bracelet fit both my wrist and my daughter’s slimmer wrist. It really is easily expandable, but what I liked best about the bracelet was the look of the gold wire. It has a sort of aged look to it - shiny, but also like a well-loved piece.

Here’s Part Two of my interview.
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Pretty By Nature: I really respect what you are doing with your charities, both the Tree of Life Bangle program and Project USA. Would you please tell the readers a little bit about what you’ve been able to accomplish with these charities?  
Carolyn Rafaelian: We’ve partnered with several charities and are thrilled we have the ability to help foundations in need. We came up with our Charity by Design concept so we create specific pieces and collections catered to each organization with proceeds of sales donated to these foundations. Foundations that we have partnered with and donated to have included Stand up to Cancer, The Humane society, Red Cross and African Rainforest Conservancy to name a few. Charity by Design is the heart and soul of Alex and Ani, and it continues to grow.

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