This is the perfect top for work in the summer! One of the many things I got at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. Navy is my new favorite color, I find myself picking up more and more items in this versatile color.

I wore this BCBG sleeveless cowl neck blouse to [...]]]>

This is the perfect top for work in the summer! One of the many things I got at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. Navy is my new favorite color, I find myself picking up more and more items in this versatile color.

I wore this BCBG sleeveless cowl neck blouse to work today with white pants, and my nude Christian Louboutin pumps (I DIE for these shoes, beyond fab).  It’s loose and comfy, two of my favorite things!  Plus it is work appropriate, an added bonus.  This will be a regular in my work rotation!

I whipped up the pasta dough in the food processor, then [...]]]>

Blinc mascara really doesn’t smudge or clump!  At first I couldn’t imagine what they meant by little tubes, it sounded pretty strange.  But then after my first day of wearing my Blinc mascara, I went to wash it off and the tubes came off with a little pressure and water.  I love this [...]]]>

Blinc mascara really doesn’t smudge or clump!  At first I couldn’t imagine what they meant by little tubes, it sounded pretty strange.  But then after my first day of wearing my Blinc mascara, I went to wash it off and the tubes came off with a little pressure and water.  I love this mascara because it stays put, and doesn’t give me raccoon eyes by mid-day.  However, you can’t apply more than one coat, because it dries quickly.  So if you want to really build up your lashes, then I would recommend trying DiorShow, or another brand.

This mascara is great for everyday wear, and so simple to remove at the end of the night.  Waterproof mascaras are often very difficult to remove, and the added stress to your lashes of trying to remove it can’t be healthy.  After many years of searching, I think I have found the perfect mascara!  Meeting all of my needs as a beauty product fiend, and contact lens wearer!

These boots look great with everything, skinny jeans, leggings, skirts, dresses… you get the idea.  No [...]]]>

I LOVE these boots! I’ve been “gilt-y” lately, and have been spending hours on end perusing the Gilt.com site searching for just the right bargain. My Pour La Victoire Danielle boots were just $169!

These boots look great with everything, skinny jeans, leggings, skirts, dresses… you get the idea.  No need to pick comfort over fashion, I can walk to lunch AND look fabulous!

Thank you Gilt.com for bringing me these fabulous boots, and an even more fabulous price.  There’s nothing I love more than getting a great deal, on something super chic!

I have been on the hunt for the best way to organize my earrings, and other jewelry.  Every couple of months I would sort through my jumbled jewelry box, untangling necklaces and earrings for hours on end.  Or at least it felt like it took hours.

Luckily I came across [...]]]>

I have been on the hunt for the best way to organize my earrings, and other jewelry.  Every couple of months I would sort through my jumbled jewelry box, untangling necklaces and earrings for hours on end.  Or at least it felt like it took hours.

Luckily I came across the greatest idea for an earring frame from Carey at Corks and Caftans, who “borrowed” it from Pottery Barn.  All I needed was a wooden frame, tiny screws, wire, and my fabulous husband who helped me put it all together.  Thanks to Carey, I went from tangled and messy, to organized and fabulous in just an hour!  One of the best, AND easiest DIY projects I’ve completed in a long time.

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]]> http://shoppingglow.com/diy-earring-organizer/feed/ 2 http://shoppingglow.com/womens-golf-shoes-adidas-signature-paula/ http://shoppingglow.com/womens-golf-shoes-adidas-signature-paula/#comments Wed, 21 Apr 2010 01:56:28 +0000 admin http://shoppingglow.com/?p=1116 Womens golf shoes that are functional and cute are pretty hard to come by, but luckily I have a pro in the family. That’s right, an actual golf pro! My little brother is all grown up, and is a golf pro.  I have been on the hunt for a pair of [...]]]>

Womens golf shoes that are functional and cute are pretty hard to come by, but luckily I have a pro in the family. That’s right, an actual golf pro! My little brother is all grown up, and is a golf pro.  I have been on the hunt for a pair of golf shoes that are comfortable, and will also look good.  I finally got a pair from my brother, the golf pro, for my birthday.

The Adidas Signature Paula womens golf shoe is just what I wanted.  In fact, I’m not sure I’m a good enough golfer to wear these shoes.  It will give me the inspiration I need to get out there on the golf course, and improve my skills.  Here’s to looking good, and playing even better!  Wish me luck

Restaurant reviews are either good or bad, in general, and this one is no exception.  It’s bad.  The Mister and I dined with another couple at Ping by Charlie Chiang in Arlington over the weekend.  I was pretty excited because we don’t get out of the burbs much, and this was going to [...]]]>

Restaurant reviews are either good or bad, in general, and this one is no exception.  It’s bad.  The Mister and I dined with another couple at Ping by Charlie Chiang in Arlington over the weekend.  I was pretty excited because we don’t get out of the burbs much, and this was going to be a big night out on the town for us.  We are only in our 30s, even though it sounds like we are 80!

We sat down at our table, and ordered drinks while waiting for our dinner dates to arrive.  20 minutes later my pome-tini and his beer arrived along with the other couple.  Yes, it took 20 minutes to bring our drinks!  I knew it was going to go downhill from there.  The menu had a big selection of various Asian dishes, and sushi.  I wasn’t sure if we should order family style, or just do it American style and everyone orders their own dish.  Unfortunately our waitress, who was very nice, but also very clueless, did not have an answer for me.

So we chose the “Dong-Po Braised Braised Pork in Steamed Buns” and “Ahi Tuna Bites,” then ordered a variety of sushi rolls.  I was pretty excited about our appetizer dishes, and was dreaming about Momofuku’s pork buns, and the ahi tuna poke cones from Spago in Maui.  While ordering appetizers, I asked the waitress if each plate would have enough for the table… four of each, for each person, and she assured me that it was more than enough.  There were two buns, and three tuna bites… ummm… that doesn’t seem right, does it?

I think the chef might have been out catching the fish for the sushi, and maybe the waitress was rowing the boat for him, since it took FOREVER for it to get to our table.  Ping by Charlie Chiang does have decent sushi, which was expected since they have an award winning sushi chef.  The best thing we ordered was the Ping roll, which had shrimp tempura, unagi, masago and a delightful sauce.  In fact we ordered a second roll!

All in all, it took over two hours for us to eat two appetizers, several orders of sushi, and drink a few cocktails.  I didn’t the the slow movement applied to sushi.  My biggest issue was the service, it took way too long, we had to show the waitress how to use a corkscrew, and the food was average.

If you’re looking for great sushi, and Japanese food, I suggest giving Konami in Vienna, VA a try.  It’s a sure bet!