April, 2011

Poolside Protection
Summers right around the corner which means more fun in the sun! If you’re going into the pool

1. Dampen your hair with drinking water

2. And then comb through a leave in conditioner.

Why? Well your hair can only absorb so much water at a time, so this 1, 2 step will create a barrier against UV and chemicals.

Click on the “Look of the Day” to Shop Now
Chiffon Blouse $25

Skirt $19

Rose Pendant Necklace $14.50

Flower Necklace $15

Striped Necklace/Scarf $15

1. Check out shopping comparison sites- these sites are search engines for gathering prices of products from a variety of merchants. This way you can be sure you are comparing the same product. Examples include PriceGrabber, BizRate, and Shopping.com. Also, RoboShopper will do a meta-search of several comparison sites.

2. Check coupon sites for current codes that can be used for your purchases. These codes can be by merchant or by product, so be sure to search for both. You can find relevant coupons by searching on Google for the merchant/product name AND (coupon OR promo*) AND code.

3. Make sure to factor in shipping & handling fees when comparing prices. Some sites publish LOW prices to attract more buyers, but tack on excessive fees.

4. Buy from a site that does not charge sales tax in your state, if possible. Online shopping is tax-free if a merchant does not do business in your state, so be sure to factor that into your price comparisons.

5. Check the site’s return policy before buying. Beware of limited return policies, or “restocking fees.” Also note who will be responsible for return shipping.

6. If you are shopping at a site for the first time, be sure to check out the merchant’s reputation. You can do this on Google by typing: “merchant name” AND (review OR feedback). To see if a company has any complaints listed against it, go to http://www.bbb.org. Take into consideration that new, up and coming commerce sites do not show up on BBB until their one yr mark. (Benii will be listed soon!)

7. Know what you are buying. Read the product’s description carefully to be sure you are getting what you expect. You can find reviews of all types of products by doing a Google search for: “your product” AND (reviews OR feedback). If you have any questions, be sure to contact customer support or through live chat before you buy.

8. When checking out with a credit card, be sure that the site address starts with “https://” or “shttp://”. This indicates it is a secure site and your information should be transmitted safely. Sometimes you browser may not show the s in https, if so, simply type in the s at the end of http. If it works smoothly it is safe!

If the site has a lock before the URL or on the lower right corner of the screen it is safe. If the lock shows up within the website it DOES NOT mean it is safe. That simply means it is easy to copy and paste.

And our Inspiration of the Day goes to………………Drumroll………..Minka Kelly, for this AMAZING DRESS!! The print adds sass, while the cut screams classy!! LOOVE LOVE LOVE!

credits: People.com

Lauren Conrad launches The Beauty Department, “a website full of hair and makeup tips she’s procured over the years”- People.com

Click on the image below to check out the site!

So what do you guys think? Like? Dislike?

Spring break is a time to kick back and enjoy some time off! But we working women don’t have the luxury our younger counterparts do! Don’t let this stop you from recognizing that we can still get that young, loving, feeling by simply reviving our wardrobe! Often, bright sundresses, long tank dresses, and vibrant tops can give us that vacation, kick back, relaxing feel! So why not treat yourself…. and maybe even a little getaway…maybe? =)

Here are some of our picks for that vacay feeling!

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