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Are You Missing A Sock?

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You put your clothes into the washing machine and when the wash is completed, you discovered that one of your socks is missing. Sounds familiar? So, did the washer eat it? Well, there is no need to waste your precious time searching for the missing sock. Just buy your socks at Throx.com. The first socks that come in threes. If one of your socks is missing, you still have 2 left. This creative solution was invented by Edwin Heaven, an entrepreneur from San Francisco. Says the THROX inventor, “If tires come with a spare, why not socks? After all, three beats a pair every time. Get your three socks at Throx.com now.

The Ark Shopping Tote

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If you are anything like me, you can’t have too many bags. I just love tote bags. They are roomy and practical. One that catches my eye recently is this lovely multi-functional bag which can be a tote, a backpack or a laptop bag.

The Ark Shopping Tote by Nava is made of cordura nylon with leather trim. It is lightly padded and lined in smooth nylon. This tote can hold a 17 inch laptop once the bottom is unzipped. Available at Raredevice.net for $145.

Get In Shape With FitFlops

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Ever since I gave birth to my daughter 3 years ago, I have been trying to lose about 10 pounds to get back to my pre-pregnancy weight. Trust me, it is really not easy to lose those pregnancy pounds. I have tried dieting and exercising but I did not have the willpower to stick to them. Recently I just discovered a weight loss method which I believe that I would be able to follow for a long time 🙂 All I have to do is to wear a pair of sandals. Yes, you heard right. A pair of FitFlops is all I need to burn calories.

These miraculous shoes are taking the world by storm now. It claims to be able to tone and trim thigh, calves as well as buttocks. Fit flops have a unique built multi-density midsole which absorb shock and activate muscle midstep. Every step I take in the Fit flop will help to tone, tighten and trim my legs. FitFlops also helps to improve blood circulation, balance and posture. According to some reviews, people will get more exercise just wearing a pair of FitFlops than wearing regular shoes. Those with chronic back pain from walking can also benefit from these amazing shoes. They are available in a few colours like red, black, navy, brown, silver and gold. I heard that they are absolutely comfortable too and I just cannot wait to get my hands on a pair of Fitflops. If you want to stay in shape, hurry and grab yours now from Sweatybetty.com.

Hey Buddy, Like My T-Shirt?

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I love shopping especially for children’s clothing. Whether it is for my three-year old or gifts for friends’ children, I am just addicted. Recently, I found just the cutest selection of children’s clothing at HuddyBuddy.com. Their clothing are made from top-quality 100% cotton so we can be certain that our children are getting the best material possible. Huddy Buddy’s line of casual wear features t-shirts and cool onesies for newborns, infants, toddlers and kids. These apparels are not only unique and stylish, they have some of the cutest slogans on them.

I was lucky to get a long sleeve pink t-shirtfor my daughter and it has the words “Potty Trained” on it. My daughter has successfully stay dry throughout the day recently and this is certainly a huge achievement. This lovely t-shirt is just perfect for her to mark this important milestone. I am sure she will be getting a lot of comments when she wears it 😀 What I like about this t-shirt is that it is soft and is just the right fit for my daughter. There is also a cute white huddybuddy.com label at the back of the shirt, right at the bottom.

Huddy Buddy also has a wonderful line of sibling teesand for twins too. I also like those cute and witty messages on the onesies like the one below.

HuddyBuddy.com is a wonderful site that offers many stylish selections that you and your children will love. Their cool and funky clothing will make great gifts for birthdays, showers, big brother or big sister gifts and little brother or little sister gifts. Huddy Buddy donates a portion of every sale to the Huddy Buddy Fund at the Hospital For Sick Children.

Boots All Year Round

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I stumbled upon these lovely boots and fell in love with them immediately. These fully-lined weatherproof rain boots come in a fantastic range of patterns including animal prints, paisley, plaid, stripes and polkadots. They are designed by Tamara Henriques who created her first patterned boots in 2000. The boots can now be found in over 250 stores in the US alone and hundreds more worldwide.

Besides rain boots, there are also some cozy fur-lined snow boots and slip-on loafers for those who want something casual. If you love these amazing wellies, check them out at TamaraHenriques.com.

Not Your Daughter’s Jeans

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I just love the name of these jeans by Tummy Tuck. It is called Not Your Daughter’s Jeans. These jeans are designed for curvy women and feature a fit that would slim your thighs, flatten your tummy and lift your bum. They can make you look slimmer without any dieting or exercising 😀 If you want to look super sexy, check out Not Your Daughter’s jeans now at Norstrom. They are made for real women with real curves!

Lovely Frocks

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I have just found out about Gock’s Frocks. These lovely handmade patchwork skirts just take my breath away. There is a huge range of them in wonderful colours. You can find frocks for children age 12 month to 8 years old. The amazing designer, Kristen is so creative.

The frock below is known as Love Is In The Air

Visit Gocks Frocks for more selection or drop by the Kristen’s blog @ gocksfrocks.blogspot.com.

Pintucked Shopper

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Many celebrities have been carrying Valentino’s Pintucked Shopper this season. You can see it in the arms of Katherine Heigl and Nicole Ritchie below. Victoria Beckham and Nicky Hilton are also great fans of this gorgeous bag.

Katherine Heigl (photo from Instyle.com)

Nicole Ritchie (photo taken from pursepage.com)

The price of this bag may be out of reach for some of us. However, you can get this Valentino inspired Pintucked Shopper at ShopDistinction.com for just $49.90. This bag is great for shopping, work or a casual day out.

Unique Tote To Keep You Occupied

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I came across this lovely funky tote today. What’s special about it is that this tote is made of recycled newspaper from the Arts and Leisure section. It is soft, durable and water resistant. This tote comes complete with double straps and velcro closure. It has many compartments and best use as a large purse, magazine bag or carry-on. When you need something to read while waiting for your someone or for your ride, just look at your attractive tote bag. Each bag is handmade and one of a kind. Price is $52 each and are available at uncommongoods.com.

Fabulosity Perfume by Baby Phat

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Baby Phat has launched its newest fragrance called Fabulosity by Kimora Lee. The lovely perfume bottle comes in the shape of a sparkling diamond. Fabulosity has a hypnotizing blend of oriental fruity floral fragrance and features notes of plum, orange blossom, tiger lily, “mysterious forbidden fruit”, damask plum skin, Chinese osmanthus, coconut milk, purple violet, Tasmanian honey, vanilla absolute, patchouli and amber.

Baby Phat Fabulosity comes in 50 and 100 ml Eau de Parfum. Experience truly fab days with Baby Phat Fabulosity now. If you like this scent, check out your nearest retailers or visit babyphat.com.