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30% off holiday styling sessions!

Posted on 10. Nov, 2009 by racine.

Want to look fab* for the holidays, but you don’t know how?  Or perhaps you don’t have the time or energy to shop for yourself and need a little assistance. 
{budget}fab* is offering 30% off holiday styling sessions for all those in need!  ‘Tis the season to be fab* so why not let the {budget}fab* team ensure [...]

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ruined: a staged reading

Posted on 09. Nov, 2009 by racine.

Want to hear the dramatic story of the role of women in the Democratic Republic of Congo?  Stop by the Kennedy Center tonight to hear Ruined by playwright Lynn Nottage.  This reading is FREE and should be enlightening as well as entertaining.  This piece has won the 2009 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and will hopefully [...]

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fab* bits: coats and jackets

Posted on 05. Nov, 2009 by racine.

fab*bits features wonderful, fashion-related  tid-bits of information that help you to look, feel and dress your best!  ENJOY!!!
Finding a great looking coat or jacket can always present a challenge. You never want to appear bulkier than you really are, but it is important to keep warm during chillier months. Here are a few tips as to how [...]

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more money, less school

Posted on 03. Nov, 2009 by racine.

Most of us are familiar with the phrase, “education is the key.” However, I ran across this Yahoo Finance article that makes a slightly different argument.  The article “10 Jobs with High Pay and Minimal Schooling Required“  lists a number of professions which require little to no post-secondary schooling.
 I encourage everyone to take a look at [...]

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dress me: paula patton

Posted on 29. Oct, 2009 by racine.

Paula Patton is  always a fab looker and some things never change!  Paula Patton may be pregnant, but she is looking gorgeous in this simple, yet elegant look.  Paula Patton wore this little black dress and leopard peep toe pumps to the Vanity Fair screening of Precious  just two nights ago. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Here’s how we would recreate [...]

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trick or treat or not

Posted on 29. Oct, 2009 by racine.

Feeling a little apprehensive about taking the children trick or treating this year?  Or perhaps you are a little older and want to celebrate with your adult friends, but not sure how.  Here are a few alternatives to trick or treating that are fabulous and safe!

If you have children that want to indulge in candy, [...]

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find a job on twitter

Posted on 27. Oct, 2009 by racine.

The current economic climate may present a very difficult situation for some. You may find yourself out of a job and wondering what you can do out of the ordinary in order to find employment. I ran across this article that presents an unconventional way to go about job searching.
CNNMoney featured an article titled, “Hired! [...]

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mixin’ and matchin’

Posted on 26. Oct, 2009 by racine.

A new Fall trend that I absolutely love is mixing and matching prints.  This trend can be a little intimidating when attempting to combine separates that have two distinctly different prints however, {budget}fab*is here to help.  The key to achieving this look without looking uncoordinated is to choose one print that is more neutral and another [...]

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fab*find: long leather gloves

Posted on 21. Oct, 2009 by racine.

Check out these fabulous long leather gloves sold at Target!  I noticed them a few days ago while shopping and was shocked when I saw the price. Only $17.99!  That is a great price for leather gloves not to mention that these babies can add a hint of glamour to your fall/winter ensembles.  It’s getting [...]

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ruby tuesday brunch review

Posted on 20. Oct, 2009 by racine.

Hopefully you all had a chance to read our post titled “ruby tuesday does brunch + offer,” that we posted last week.  Take a look if you haven’t done so.
A group of friends and I tried the brunch this past Sunday and all of us had nothing but good things to say!  The four course brunch [...]

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