Furs: I Love The Fashion.

I love fashion. I love turning the pages of the glossy magazines and seeing what is in. I devour each page and see what is "the new thing".

I don't nessasarily go with the "new" fashion. I have a mind. I like what I like and sometimes I don't like what all the designers are pushing on us.

Something I love? Furs. I absolutely love Furs. I know this is a touchy subject for some people. Totally understand that. Animal rights activists have a right to not want the harm of animals to occur. So I am not writing this post to offend anyone.

I just love the way Furs look! I found this great site for fur coats for women! ML Furs has such an assortment of gorgeous furs, I love browsing. Because obviously, being unemployed- I can't afford a fur right now!

Every time I browse fur jackets for women, I immediately think of Sex and the City.

Fashion and Furs go hand in hand. They can both always bring about an opinionated conversation, and people will always think differently about them. Which is the way I think it should be. Fashion is objective. Furs are not for everyone. But, damn, when I look at these ladies rocking out furs- it makes me want one even more. *It also makes me want my life back in NYC again... but that's another post all together! haha*

But seriously, can't you picture me wearing this outfit below?

This is one of my favorite pieces from ML Furs. I especially love how they paired a leopard print belt with this.

Amazing.

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I Feel Naked.

This morning all of my emails deleted.

Everything. Gone.

I don't even know what to do. This is my college email address that I have used since 2004 when I started this collge. I trust this email site more then yahoo or gmail. I love the setup- know how it works. It has been great.

Until today.

As I was doing my normal morning routine, I go into my email box and *BOOM* everything was gone. No inbox. No deleted folder. Nothing. Everything emptyed out.

I feel useless. I have had emails in this since I interned at Armani (many many moons ago). My life was wrapped up in this email account and now it is gone. All of my emails back and forth to companies, all of my emails for job interviews, all of my emails pitching companies for Jewels for Hope. Gone.

No record.

I feel naked. I don't know how to react and what I should be doing. Today is going to be a rough one.

Ebates; Why didn't I use this before?

I have been a member of Ebates for some time now. But for some odd reason, I never even went on their website. I had signed up because I saw it on someone's blog and I like to go around and sign up for things that I know other people will benefit from (getting money for signing up, points, etc). I know- I'm odd like that, but I do what I can.

Well, I signed up and never looked back. I continued to get emails from them about different promotions and getting cash back. Never thought to look at it again. That is, until today.

I was browsing, and if this is real (which I know it is), I can be getting a ton of cash back! I just made my first purchase through Ebates right now- I bought some Under Armour for the fiance since our 2 year anniversary is coming up next week. Under Armour gets 9% cash back! Um, yes please?

I had no idea that this was something I could be benefiting from.

Now, I do most of my shopping online. It is just what I like. I like to be able to browse and relax and sit in my pajamas and not worry about going into a crowded store. Granted, lately I have not been shopping since I am still unemployed--- but since this anniversary is a special occasin, I whipped out my way too high credit card and made the order.

But I really dont know why I never looked into this earlier? I could have been making a good amount of money- before I became unemployed that is. But at least, from now on.. I will be using Ebates and actually seeing what I can get cash back on.

Are you an Ebates customer? Do you have any tips for me or helpful info? If you do, I would LOVE to hear them! And if your not an Ebates customer- sign up! Don't make the mistake I did lol. Every penny is precious to me right now - and the fact that I could have had some more pennies in my pocket right now angers me haha.

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I'm So Indecisive.

Now that the storm is over, it is back to work.

My mother and I are now looking at packaging ideas for The Golden Globes & The Oscars Gift Lounges. We have been going through site after site of bags, boxes, and labels- Oh My!

We are debating on using a "funky" look or a "wow" look. The difference between the two is the "Wow" packaging will really catch the persons eye. Most people may think- "funky" and "wow" would be the same thing---but in our minds it isn't haha.

The Funky ones we are looking into have a great color scheme. We want to use a mocha and teal with funky blue polka dot ribbon. We think that would really work well with our items and our cards we had specially made for these events.

We also found some SUPER UNIQUE bags that we think have the wow factor- but have nothing to do with our color scheme and "jewels for hope". We are torn! We have soe serious thinking to do! Here are some examples.....

Look how great these bags are?

I have never seen bags like this! These would definitely be "wow". Right?

So now we just need to make some decisions. I am so indecisive that this will probably take awhile. I am thinking we should get some samples of each bag and see what works best with our products and with our cards. Once we do that, I'll let you know the final resutlts!

My Stormy 25th Birthday

I hope everyone is/was safe this weekend! My birthday on Saturday ended up with us being stuck in the house. Gotta love Irene.

My father's gig was cancelled Saturday night so instead, my whole family was in the house doing nothing all night other then watching tv. I'm happy we are all okay and the storm has died down here (in CT). But what a way to ring in my 25th birthday, right? haha.

All last night I was barely able to sleep. I kept having a fear that the tree next door to my house was going to come crashing through my window. My poor fiance- every time I woke up I woke him up--- not on purpose, but just because I was frightened I would jump. Oops.

Nothing happened with the trees around us- and we didn't loose power. So the storm, here at least, was not what we all had anticipated. Which I am so happy about. I hope everyone who was not so lucky to have a "calm" storm is okay and safe.

But.. it was my birthday and ---I did get some amazing gifts during this storm! Which I am so lucky for!

I got a brand new camera (yay) some socks, bobby pins, cash (so so appreciative!), a picture frame, hair ties and my favorite gift of all...

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN SHOES!

Yep, you read that correctly. My amazing fiance bought me Louboutins!

I know this is insane! I can't believe he did this.

I have always been saying that once I "make it big" and actually am able to pay my bills and have money to spare, I was going to buy a pair of these shoes-
you know, probably in another 20-30 years. haha.

Well, he bought me a pair now. He is out of his mind crazy, but I am so excited for these shoes! They still haven't arrived yet- once they do I will surely take some pics of me in them! Fingers crossed my wide ass feet actually fit in them!

Now, I hope you all don't think I'm a spoiled little brat for this haha. I still am in shock over it and can't believe the fiance spent so much. I have never had someone do something like this before and I can't believe he did this- all on his own! I'm probably going to be so nervous to leave the house with them on- being afraid I'll ruin them. Ah!!

Woo. So, moral of the story---even with Irene- I did have a great birthday.

I hope everyone has had a safe weekend and I hope you all are okay <3

Happy Birthday To Me!

Today is my birthday! Yep, I turned 25 today. The BIG 2-5. I can't believe it. Where the hell does the time go? I feel so old. My youngest sister will graduate highschool this year. That can't be? She's still only 9 in my eyes. So the fact that I am 25 today, is a big shocker! haha.

So to bring you through some of my fabulous years, here is an assortment of pics of yours truly. I only have as far back as 2004 though- haha.

 Through the good and the bad hair styles, outfits, loves, and just life. Happy Birthday To Me!!!! <3
ps. I take too many pictures- so it was difficult to cut down. Even still, I have a TON here to show you!

So this is me through the years. I've met some amazing people along the way, and lost some amazing people. But today is a day of celebration!

So I hope everyone has a great day! Tonight, I will be out celebrating- going to hear my father's band play at a local bar. If any of you are going out tonight, have a drink for me! <3

xoxo

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