Summer - Yes Please!

With summer fast approaching, it is time to kick the workout routine in high gear (i.e. actually go to the gym) and cut back a bit on those delicious milk chocolate cookie sandwiches (Bye Keebler friends!). It is also time to scour stores for the latest bathing suit deals. It is impressive how much brands can charge for such small pieces of fabric. However, this summer is special in that we have a new entrant to the bathing suit market which actually recognizes that little fabric = low prices.... drum roll please: Forever 21 has launched a bathing suit line. Hurrah! The crowd goes wild. They actually have a number of fun bright colored suits complete with ruffles or studs as suits your needs for the day. So if you are in need for some gym motivation, order your self a new fresh suit because you can always stay in your backyard.

Uggs Schmuggs

I am deal finder. I hate to overpay, and in my opinion buying a pair of Uggs is a total ripoff. Granted I completely appreciate what they have done for women's footwear. They have turned the tables and justified comfort over fashion so two thumbs up to them for that breakthrough. However, their price gouging is less noteworthy when you can get a pair of Bearpaws that are amazingly comfortable for at least half the price... you don't have to tell me twice. So my hat goes off to Uggs for saying down with fashion, hello comfort, but I would rather save my extra $75 towards something else.... like Bearpaws in black and brown.

Extra PR for BR's Jewels

Dear Banana-

I am writing to let you know that I think you have fallen down on the job. I appreciated your spring sale to be sure, and I recognize that the marketing and advertising budget can be the first to go in a downturn, but I just do not understand why you don't advertise your jewelry more! It is great! It is fantastic! Often the best looks are on sale! Don't you want people to know about this? Don' keep your best treasures hidden!

I have taken upon myself to set the record straight and let everyone know how fantastic AND reasonably priced your jewelry as it seems you have slipped your mind. BR jewelry makes for terrific gifts as you can find fun rings or bracelets in the perfect $25 to $45 category. You can get beautiful necklaces in gold (my favorite) or silver depending on your preference. The sale prices are always set at the perfect range where it is hard to say no. And you can liven up any outfit at a fraction of Neiman's jewelry costs without the green residue that Claire's necklaces leave. So there. Personal vendetta accomplished. BR you can send me all the free jewelry you want in return for my helpful PR.

xo
AKG