Slap One of These On Your Wrists for NYE (Not Handcuffs)

December 28, 2009 by

Snazz up your NYE outfit with one of these numbers.  I mean if you are gonna go for EXCESS, by all means.  NYE is the day to wear something you don’t normally wear and feel fabulous in it.  So if you normally wear subdued jewelry then go for extravagant!!

  1. After-the-Rain Bracelet, Anthropologie
  2. Natasha Accessories Crystal Coil Bracelet, Dillards
  3. Natasha Accessories Silk-Bow Bangle Bracelet, Dillards
  4. Expandable Jewel Bracelet, Forever 21
  5. Serling Collection 3-Strand Coral Bracelet, Dillards
  6. Pave Ball Stretch Bracelet, Ann Taylor
  7. Hollywood Intuition Frost Bracelet-Rhinestone/Gold, Target
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Christmas Wishlist: Sarah Edition

December 17, 2009 by

The Mission:create a list of fabulousness that I wouldn’t mind showing up under the tree on Christmas morning if  $$$ were NO object!

The Result:

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  1. Tiffany & Co., 1837 Interlocking Circles Ring: I have been in LOVE with this ring since I first tried it on. Why am I trying on jewelry at Tiffany’s you ask? Because it’s fun…that’s why! Another thing that draws me to this ring is the rose gold, anyone else out there as obsessed with rose gold as me?
  2. Amy Butler, Carried-Away Everything: These bags are a tad pricey, but they are super-cute. I would also like several of her tote bags as well, but that’s for another post…
  3. Allens Boots, Old Gringo Cruzadas: Ok, this is the 2nd time I’ve mentioned these boots in this blog…don’t you think it’s time someone bought them for me?
  4. Anthropologie, Fire Within Posts: Simple, classic, and just plain cute.
  5. JCrew, Salon Bracelet: Truth be told, I wanted to put all of the JCrew jewelry line on this list…
  6. Williams-Sonoma, Le Creuset 6 and 3/4 Qt. Oval Dutch Oven: I just feel like I need this dutch oven because a) the Pioneer Woman uses one a lot when she cooks and b) who doesn’t like a lime green pot in their cabinets!?!
  7. Amazon, KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer: This needs to be on my counter in my kitchen…it will break up the absurd amount of red that I have!
  8. Crate & Barrel, OXO Pop Containers: My pantry has become disheveled…these should help…
  9. Williams-Sonoma, Le Creuset 12″ Fry Pan: Geez, you would think cooking was my hobby with all these kitchen items on my list!
  10. Pottery Barn, Tuscan Urns: These would look really neat in my house.
  11. Anthropologie: Shocking, but this jewelry box is no longer available, but I do like this alternative!
  12. Nordstrom, Michele ‘Deco’ Customizable Watch: I seriously have not had a new watch since I was in high school…
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Stuff That Stocking Girly Style!

December 15, 2009 by

Here are a few ideas for stocking stuffers of the girly kind ala ak! I think this is the perfect combo of girly meets geeky meets OCD if I do say so myself. Can I get a WHAT WHAT?!

  1. Levenger, Pocquettes Zipped Earbud Pouch Keychain – This is SO cool, I mean the little thing that fits inside to keep the earbuds from tangling up–can you say OCD much?
  2. Bagel Creations Etsy Shop, Adjustable Coffee Cozy-Bright – I purchased one of these a while back for a keno gift and also bought one for myself and they are awesome and very chic!
  3. Chia’sso, Pin Up Frames – OMG you know how we feel about polaroids around these parts and I think they are just too cute to pass up.
  4. Cambria Cove, iPouch Wallet by knomo-fuschia – Something like this is perfect for a mom who is still carrying a diaper bag..you can put all important things in this and just throw it in the diaper bag when you head out.  Also, its perfect for those running out for a quick trip type of situations and you don’t want to haul the whole kitchen sink you have in your regular size purse–essentials only.
  5. JennaDesigns Etsy Shop, Travel or Pocket Tissue Holder/Cozy – Ditto in regards to keno as stated above, purchased one for myself as well.  The great thing about this is that when you are rummaging around in your purse, the bright fabric makes it easier to find.
  6. Anne Taintor, She Was One Cocktail Away From Proving His Mother Right Magnet – I can’t tell you how funny I think this is as well as everything on this site.
  7. Anthropologie, Smith’s Rosebud Salve – This stuff is fab as a lip balm, for minor cuts, for dry skin, for a mini mani and the list goes on and on.  And the smell of it is divine.
  8. Brookstone, My Life Digitial Photo Keychain – I love being able to just upload some pics and run out the door…it’s too hard to have printed pics in an envelope to show off.
  9. Crafts2Cherish Etsy Shop, Black Beret with Red Wet Felted Flower – In Houston, when it’s cold for that one day a year, this would be perfecto!
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Smitten with Mittens

December 2, 2009 by

Living in Texas I don’t have much of a need for these things, but many of you will be little snow bunnies for this winter season. So, while I go crank up my air conditioner, you can enjoy this selection of stylin handwear.

  1. American Eagle Outfitters, Cable Knit Convertable Mittens
  2. Old Navy, Performance Fleece Gloves
  3. Nordstrom, David and Young Fingerless Gloves with Pop Top Mittens
  4. Anthropologie, Ten Finger Mittens
  5. Urban Outfitters, Pins and Needles Cuffed Mittens
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Go On, Get Your Bake On!

December 1, 2009 by

The month of December usually means full discretion to bake anything you normally wouldn’t throughout the rest of the year.  Ordinarily, you would feel bad about just randomly baking some creation at any other time of the year, but if it’s in DECEMBER it’s just commonplace that you are baking because it MUST mean it has something to do with a holiday tradition of some sort, am I right? (say yes)

And if you are like us Tipsy Girls, you want to look GOOD baking!  BAKING TIP:  throw a little flour on the apron as you are walking the plate of cookies over to your neighbor’s house even if they are slice and bake, they’ll think you’ve been baking for hours just for them!!

  1. Anthropologie, Big Frills Apron
  2. Paper Flowers Etsy Shop, Hostess Apron
  3. Anthropologie, Extra Ingredient Apron
  4. Cocoa Dreams Etsy Shop, Casey Scroll Apron
  5. Pier 1, Vintage Printed Halter Apron
  6. Decorative Instincts Etsy Shop, Grey Polka Dot Apron
  7. Garnet Hill, Reversible Retro Apron
  8. Anthropologie, Succulent Apron
  9. City Girl Aprons Etsy Shop, Autumn Halter Apron
  10. Anthropologie, Winterfest Apron
  11. Brassy Apple, Hostess Mod Bloom
  12. City Girl Aprons Etsy Shop, XMas Trees Apron
  13. Annies Attic Etsy Shop, Santa Baby Apron
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Damn These Catalogs in My Mailbox

November 18, 2009 by

Hey I didn’t say we’d be able to afford EVERYTHING we post here, but a girl can dream can’t she?  The holidays ARE coming up, aren’t they?  Miracles can happen CAN’T THEY??!

  1. Sundance, Twig Bracelet
  2. Sundance, Twists and Turns Turquoise Ring
  3. Sundance, E Pluribus Bracelet
  4. Sundance, Contessa Bracelet
  5. Crows Nest Trading Co, Iona Earrings
  6. Sundance, Modernity Disk Ring
  7. Sundance, Personalized Vintage Double Tag Bracelet
  8. Pandora, Match Silver Rope Ring
  9. King Ranch Saddle Shop, Turquoise Oval & Cross Earrings
  10. Sundance, Artemis Bracelet
  11. Anthropologie, Sparkle & Dazzle Cuff
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I Need Cardigan Anonymous

November 16, 2009 by

Hi, I’m addicted to cardigans.  I have a lot of cardigans.  One of the things that has fueled my addiction to cardigans is buying solid colors to ensure that I can wear them with as many outfits as possible.  What I’m seeing is that a cardigan can in fact be an accessory now what with all the ruffles, embroidery, stripes and prints available.  I need help, this has opened a whole new world for me.

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  1. Garnet Hill, Lambswool Intarsia Cardigan
  2. Fossil, Kennedy Sweater
  3. J. Crew, Jackie Cardigan*
  4. Old Navy, Women’s Ruffle Front Cardigan
  5. Boden, Rosette Cardigan
  6. Dillard’s, Peter Nygard Animal-Print Cardigan
  7. Gap, Striped Cardi
  8. Anthropologie, Anemone Bloom Cardigan
  9. Chadwick’s, Tweed Corsage Cardigan

*YES it’s a solid, I told you I have a problem.  I can’t change my ways overnight.

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A Cupful of Sugar Makes the Medicine Go Down

November 12, 2009 by

And by medicine of course you knew I meant PIE.  Pie for the HOLIDAYS. The holidays COMING UP!!  Spruce up your measuring with these adorable measuring cups/spoons.  Who knew measuring cups could be so FUN!

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  1. Anthropologie, Izmir Measuring Cups
  2. Anthropologie, Florist Measuring Cups
  3. Anthropologie, Mod Measuring Set
  4. Anthropologie, Puffer Bird Measuring Cups

Note to self:  Throw away toddler gnawed measuring cups.

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It’s a Hootenanny!

November 12, 2009 by

So I think you are catching on to my owl obsession.  It began with my son’s nursery and it just seemed to take off from there.  I just see owls EVERYWHERE!  Hoo you lookin’ at foo?!  That’s right, I said it!

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  1. Anthropologie, Owling Sake Pot
  2. Cocoa & Milkweed’s Etsy Shop, Woodsy the Owl bib
  3. Urban Outfitters, Recycled Tin Owl
  4. Napa Style, Watchful Wooden Owl
  5. Fruitfly Pie’s Etsy Shop, Ceramic Owl Piggy Bank Vintage Design-Orange
  6. Anthropologie, Wide-Eyed Dishtowel-Aqua
  7. Sundance Catalog, Wisdom Necklace
  8. Crow’s Nest Trading Co., Peyton Owl Pendant
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Green with Envy

October 20, 2009 by

I’m about to show you some stuff and this stuff rocks my socks off. Why, you say? Well each of these items combine two of my favorite things… green-ness and ruffle-ness. Have at it people… feast your eyes on these beauts!

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  1. Anthropologie, Emerald Estuary Tunic
  2. Old Navy, Women’s Ruffled V-Neck Tops
  3. Anthropologie, Gathered Together Dress
  4. Old Navy, Women’s Ruffled Sateen Tops
  5. Anthropologie, Dewpoint Blouse
  6. Old Navy, Women’s Gauze Ruffle Dresses
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