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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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Holiday Gift Guide: 4 Of The Most Popular Toys Searched On Yahoo!

December 16, 2011
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It is no surprise that since it’s the holiday season, toys was my next Yahoo! Shine Get It Guide assignment. I was sent four of the most popular toys searched on Yahoo! for review. Some are worth the money, but one is definitely not. One I tried and tried to purchase for La Jolla Girl, but gave up after not being able to find it at a reasonable price. Animal Planet Air Swimmers Ugh, this [...]

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Holiday Gift Guide: Tween And Teen Accessory Trends (Boys And Girls)

December 11, 2011
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If you’re looking for something inexpensive, but cool to give the tween or teen in your life, look no further. Though La Jolla Girl is only 4, I researched this topic for a special KUSI morning segment about the Promises2Kids Holiday Gift Drive. I consulted the internet, spoke with friends who have tweens and teens, and polled sales associates at UTC mall. Here’s what is “in” right now.

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Holiday Gift Guide: Popular Toys For Ages 0-8

December 9, 2011
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I had the opportunity to research toys for a KUSI morning news segment benefiting the Promises2Kids Holiday Gift Drive. The idea is that if you’re picking up a toy for the child in your life, why not pick up another for a child in need? Here are three of this season’s popular toy trends, along with toy suggestions that fall under each category. I inserted photos for toys that are not pictured above on the [...]

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Why Trouser Jeans Make Good Mom Jeans

December 1, 2011
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As you may have read, my last Get It Guide assignment for Yahoo! Shine was about jeans. We could pick any style and were given the task of trying them on in these brands: True Religion, Lucky Brand, Levi’s and Lee. These are the most highly searched brands of jeans on Yahoo! which is partially why the Get It Guide was born. Yahoo! Shine wanted real people to go out and see what the deal [...]

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