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March 31, 2011

My Search for the Perfect Anorak Jacket

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From our friends at thefind.com:

I must confess that I have no clue what Anorak means. So I did some research. According to Wikipedia, it means “heavy jacket with a hood” and was originally made from seal or caribou, had a fur lining, and continuously coated with fish-oil for optimum water-resistance. Umm, okay – ew.  Now, setting historical facts aside, I must confess that lately I have been obsessing over an Anorak Jacket. Of course, not the pre-historic caribou or seal kind. Again – ew. I’ve been coveting a perfectly olive green, drawstring waist, supple soft, and sturdy Anorak Jacket that will stylishly shield me from the water, wind, and chilly of the current weather conditions here in San Francisco.  After all, they are so easy to wear. Throw them on with tights and rain boots and skinny jeans. They are even available in different sleeve lengths and fabrics to ensure that there is an Anorak jacket that is ideal for any given style and any season.

Now, I say that I still covet one not because I can’t pick just one. Which one would you pick?  Let me know in the comments below!

Plastic Islands Women Tactics Anorak Jacket, MICHAEL Michael Kors Women’s 4 Pocket Anorak, or the Ali Ro Anorak Jacket in Bay Leaf. Ali Ro also has an Anorak Jacket with ruffles, too. How cute is that?

– Mira Torres

March 31, 2011

Is Your Jewelry Really Organized? Bling Hangit Can Help

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When my current jewelry rack broke during New York Fashion Week, I really couldn’t deal with creatively figuring out how to display and store my vast array of necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and the like. So all my stuff sat in plastic ziploc bags on my dresser– until now. I received a complimentary Bling Hangit, hooked it on the corner of my bag rack, and filled it with mainly studded earrings and single pendant necklaces. I feel better already! Now everything is easy to hang, easy to remove, and easy to see – yippee!

The Bling Hang it costs $9,99, and can be found at The Container Store, CVS, Mandee, Annie Sez, and Icing by Claire’s, amongst other retailers.

March 30, 2011

Dr. Martens and Hello Kitty Launch 50th Anniversary S/S ’11 Collection

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[Image via Dr. Martens & Sanrio, Inc.]

After 50 years of epic success, Dr. Martens and SANRIO, Inc. launch their second collection together featuring two new additional styles. With a selective mix of various SANRIO, Inc. characters, the newly designed Shoreditch Boot and Carnaby Mary Jane will make their debut in this year’s S/S 2011 exclusive limited edition range collection. Famed and loved characters, Hello Kitty®, Chococat® and Keroppi® will be joined alongside their other friends, Little Twin Stars®, My Melody® and Patty & Jimmy™ in a print adorned across the kicks of any lover of Doc Martens and Hello Kitty. Starting in mid April, 2011, the collection will be available to the public in UK sizes 3-9. Besides UK and US-based Dr. Martens owned retail stores, this exclusive collection will also be made available in other partner stores in Germany, Benelux, France, Croatia, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Australia/New Zealand.

– Rose Lou

March 30, 2011

Affordable Spring Handbag Picks

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As you may recall, Handbag Heaven was my ‘official bag sponsor’ of Fall 2011 New York Fashion Week, which was so much fun, not to mention functional for me! Now that spring is officially here, it’s time to think about…a new bag for yourself, of course!

Here are my top picks from HandbagHeaven.com, which are stylish and affordable, and use code “SPRING11” for 15% off:

Nola Top Handle Bag, $53.95. Choose from three colors.

Mary Jane Satchel, $52.95. Choose from two colors.

Alexander Structure Shoulder Bag, $44.95

Christine Woven Hobo, $39.95. Choose from two colors.

And, if you loved my bag from New York Fashion Week, you can find it here.

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