painfully hip. fashion - forward finds for the weak of wallet

($5 thrift store oil painting, 16" x 20", framed) Art is everywhere...if you know where to look! So, the economy stinks. You've had to give up the weekly or daily shopping trip to the mall because the purse strings have all but worn down to mere threads. The rent or the mortgage or car payment, food, clothes for the kids have taken priority over anything that resembles fun, beauty and anything that aethestically floats your boat. Art and decor are way at the bottom of the list--seemingly never to return, at least for a couple of years. Well, I recently moved into a new ... Read Full Story

I just received the latest ALLOY catalog in the mail. I love their shoes and tees. Here are just a few of my faves: (I love the fact that these are called the Trophy Wife Wedge) Those who know me will understand my desire to remain a tomboy (with the tees) but my need to act my age (hence the sexy stilettos). And, just to show how much I care about my readers, I'm including the following coupon codes which can be used to shop at ALLOY: Take 15% off your order with code BTS15 Offer ends 8/13/08 Happy Healthy Hip Parenting Peace Begins ... Read Full Story

Normally I don't promote companies who purposely mutilate the English language but Kid Kustoms are so kool that I couldn't help but post about their latest product as soon as I discovered them tonight. The new Roddler is krazy in its unique design and kool in just how modern it truly is. State-of-the-art, kustom krafted and safety-tested, I may have to have a new baby just so I can buy one of these, although I'm sure my four-year-old boy wouldn't mind kruising around in one of these! Since the new Roddler will be featured at the upcoming ABC Kids Expo event in Las Vegas, ... Read Full Story

Angie hearts Boutique is having $5.00 Flat Rate Shipping on Everything! http://www.angiehearts.net BCIBG Blue Polka Dots Ribbon Bow Tie Patchwork Ruffle Dress http://www.angiehearts.net Some how this patchwork dress by BCIBG MODELY.TZ reminds me of Marc Jacobs but of course in a much more affordable price and not lose the quality either. Which I'm very proud to carry the line in my store! Yii Houndstooth Bow Tie Skirt This skirt is just should I say "awesome cute".. hahaha. This houndstooth skirt is my deal of the day, going on for sale. As you know seasons pass and winter turns into summer that sort of sale ... Read Full Story

RonRobinson.com is having a HUGE Sale of merchandise at up to 75% off the retail price. Hit the SHOPTHESALE to check out the various items in Lifesize Kids Men's Sale StylObjects Apothia Sign up for their email newsletter so that you will never miss out on any other special events and sales! Stevie Wilson Subscribe to RSS headline updates from: Powered by FeedBurner LA-Story Recessionista, Celebrity Style Slam Trademark/Copyright: KBP Inc. 2007-08 Read Full Story