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canvas rules

Posted on 23. May, 2010 by racine.

Remember the white, canvas sneakers that your mom used to dress you in as a child?  Well, they are back and better than ever, taking on a new life in various colors, prints and patterns.  These shoes look great on a casual summer day with just about anything.  I’d pair them with a flirty skirt [...]

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thank you mint!

Posted on 19. May, 2010 by janelle.

We blogged about mint.com a while ago, discussing how it’s a great tool to help with budgeting.  Well, now we’ve had the opportunity to share a penny pinching tip on the mint.com blog, mintlife, regarding wedding guests on a budget. Check out our quote here.
Thanks mint!

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pinch a nickel, not a penny

Posted on 18. May, 2010 by dara.

I have a habit of always getting my gas from the same station, unless it’s extremely out of the way, I typically go for the same brand each time. While I wouldn’t advise anyone to go out and get a credit card for gas purposes, the savings do add up. So when Shell announced their [...]

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dress me: kelly rowland

Posted on 18. May, 2010 by janelle.

images via The YBF
Kelly Rowland was looking quite fabulous at Lala Vazquez’s bachelorette party in Vegas recently.

Here’s how to get her look for less!

Items in this set:
Lace Stripe Crop Tee, $44
Silk Elitist Pants, $30
black & gold bangle set, $48
Sam Moon Trading Online

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fab* friday round-up

Posted on 15. May, 2010 by janelle.

Yes, it’s Saturday, but better late than never right? Right? Anywho, here’s what was happening this week in the blogosphere…
On {budget}fab*…

A recent trip to Walmart was full of fun surprises, including a cute romper, a gorgeous throw pillow and some wall decor.
There’s some big savings going on at New York and Company. Go before the [...]

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fab* find: hometrends wall decor

Posted on 12. May, 2010 by janelle.

On the same Walmart adventure where I scoped the Susie Rose romper and a gorgeous faux silk pillow, I spotted some decorative wall art for just $8! Simple, yet modern, I thought the combination of wood and paint was great and the green could work with a lot of different interiors.

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fab* sale at ny & co

Posted on 12. May, 2010 by dara.

One of our fave stores, NY & Co is having a fabulous sale right now. Check out these two cute and easy pieces that you can currently snag together for less than $30!
This adorable romper is perfect for a day of shopping, errands, or even just fun with the girls. And the flyaway cardigan…well that [...]

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fab* find: faux silk pillow

Posted on 11. May, 2010 by janelle.

The adorable Susie Rose romper wasn’t the only super exciting, fabulously priced item I saw on a recent trip to Walmart.  After passing the apparel department I found myself in home decor and staring at a Better Homes and Gardens embroidered faux silk pillow. I love the design embroidered on the pillow (and the color [...]

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fab* find: susie rose romper

Posted on 10. May, 2010 by janelle.

I was in Walmart in search of cleaning supplies, toothpaste and a new vacuum cleaner, and I could not believe the super cute stuff I kept stumbling across.  I was so impressed, I immediately thought “I have to blog about this and share this!”  Up first is this cute little romper!  The black with gold [...]

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ask and you shall receive

Posted on 10. May, 2010 by dara.

Ask and you shall receive. Sure it’s a Bible passage and even a cliché phrase to some, but lately I’ve been putting it to test and I’ve got great news to report…it works. I recently purchased my first home, and while moving alone is expensive enough, buying a home is on a whole different level. [...]

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