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How And Where To Inexpensively Spruce Up Your Wardrobe For Spring

April 26, 2012
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The arrival of spring pushes warm clothes to the back of the closet and brings short-sleeved shirts and lighter clothes back into rotation. This is a perfect time to evaluate what you have, what you might need to get rid of, and whether or not there are key current pieces to add. I went to My Sister’s Closet, San Diego’s largest couture consignment store, last week to have a look at the designer bargains that [...]

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Ladies Rejoice: Neiman Marcus NM On The Go Launches At Fashion Valley

March 12, 2012
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Hello comfortable clothes that are cute enough to be worn all day! Neiman Marcus in Fashion Valley has a brand new department called NM On The Go. Not only does it feature NM Casual Collection, Neiman Marcus’s own sportswear line, but also many other high-end, casual brands. These looks can actually carry you far beyond the gym or a play date.

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Why You Should Shop At Balboa Park Museum Stores

December 8, 2011
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Consider doing some holiday shopping at Balboa Park museum stores, especially if you have people on your list who are difficult to shop for. For an NBC California Nonstop segment, I pulled items from 4 popular museum stores, that happen to be within quick steps of each other. It’s a very pleasant experience to spend a morning or afternoon leisurely roaming Balboa Park versus the mall, especially this time of year. And, what a great [...]

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Holiday Shopping With A Twist: Convert Old Into New (To You) At Kids Resale Stores

November 26, 2011
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With Cyber Monday and other holiday sales around the corner, remember that online and the shopping mall aren’t the only places to find bargains. I would highly encourage you to visit San Diego’s (or wherever you are) children’s resale shops, where you can convert your child’s outgrown clothing, gear or toys into new holiday clothes or perhaps a gift. This was another fun project to research for NBC San Diego’s California Nonstop. I visited three stores [...]

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Beauty Via A Vending Machine Is Coming To Fashion Valley

September 3, 2011
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A new way to shop for beauty products is coming to Fashion Valley starting on Monday. Beauty Bar will be located between the old Saks and AMC. I was there yesterday and didn’t see signs of it just yet, but it’s scheduled to arrive on Labor Day, September 5. To say that it’s a vending machine, is actually a little downmarket. This is not the same machine you used to have to kick to make sure your [...]

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Multifunctional Furniture Is Not Just For Small Spaces

September 27, 2010

A cube that turns into bed, a sofa with a reclining option,  a coffee table with magazine storage (above), and the most incredible white lacquer low profile shoe cabinet ever, are a few of the things I saw at Bo Concept in downtown San Diego.  I’ve lived in small spaces overseas. This kind of furniture is usually bought because there is a need for it. I don’t have the same space constraints now, but I [...]

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