What We're Wearing

Didn't SSGI reader Abi look pretty on Easter Sunday?

Here's what she wore: a Charlotte Russe belted eyelet dress and sweater, a green bead necklace from Macy's and white braided sandals from Shi by Journeys.

Shops that market to teenagers, like Charlotte Russe, Forever 21,Delia's and Tilly's are fantastic dirty little secrets, if you haven't shopped them already. I work inexpensive pieces from these stores (as well as the Juniors section at department stores) into my wardrobe whenever I can. I'm sure Abi paid a fraction of what she would have if she'd shopped at a department store in the women's section- and she looks fantastic!

To read the rest of "What We're Wearing", head over to Lindsay Ferrier's new column at The Stir by CafeMom.

Yay or Nay: The Crown Braid

Jessica Alba sports a crown braid at least once a week...

While Jennifer Aniston and Kate Hudson keep the crown braid casual.

To read the rest of "Yay or Nay: The Crown Braid", head over to Lindsay Ferrier's new column at The Stir by CafeMom.

Deal of the Day: LOFT

It's one of those days...

One of those EXTRA-40%-OFF-ALL-SALE-ITEMS-AT-LOFT DAYS!! GO! GO! GO!!

To read the rest of "Deal of the Day: LOFT", head over to Lindsay Ferrier's new column at The Stir by CafeMom.

Yay or Nay: Pedicure in Black

If you haven't heard already, black polish is totally hot right now. I'm seeing it on everyone from Carmen Electra to our girl Jennifer Aniston. It looks hip on celebrities, but I wasn't sure it would go over so well in the car rider pick-up line. And then I saw a photo a few weeks ago of Fergie, I think, with a black polish pedicure and a soft pink manicure.

Eureka.

To read the rest of "Yay or Nay: Pedicure in Black", head over to Lindsay Ferrier's new column at The Stir by CafeMom.

Deal of the Day: Lands' End

Great news, girls! Lands End loves bloggers so much that the label is giving us a 25%-off Family and Friends discount a full day before everyone else gets it (click on the picture above to read the details and get the code)! Unfortunately, the discount doesn't apply to our new favorite, Lands' End Canvas, but there are plenty of options for your entire family at Lands' End (I'm hearing great things from you all about their swimsuits)- and right now, you can also get free shipping on purchases of $50 or more by using the code SHOWERS and pin 7421 at checkout. I'm personally going to be perusing the children's uniform section. Punky's school clothes are looking a bit ragged.

A few quick picks for you-

To read the rest of "Deal of the Day: Lands' End", head over to Lindsay Ferrier's new column at The Stir by CafeMom.

I Love...

...Tina Fey's crisp white blazer, nautical striped sweater and jeans. This look would work on just about anyone.


...this 1960s-era vintage purse, on sale for $40 on Etsy. So cute.

To read the rest of "I Love...", head over to Lindsay Ferrier's new column at The Stir by CafeMom.

Idea: The Basket as a Handbag

I was charmed by this entry from a new style blog I'm reading called Fieldguided. In it, the author, Anabela, posts pictures of 1960s style icon Jane Birkin, carrying a basket around with her as a handbag. Check out these photos from her blog...


What a wonderful idea! Wicker and wood are so hot this season that now is the perfect time to make this unique look your own. And you can bet no one else will have your handbag.

To read the rest of "Idea: The Basket as a Handbag", head over to Lindsay Ferrier's new column at The Stir by CafeMom.