Try this tasty salad!

Try this tasty warm salad for the Winter! If you're a brussel sprout fan you will adore it!

1. Chop brussel sprouts and saute in pan with olive oil & pinch of salt and pepper.

2. Once they are browned throw in handful of dried cranberries and chopped nuts. (walnuts, pecans, or almonds)

3. Drizzle a bit of honey, toss and continue to warm for a few minutes in pan.

4. Serve warm or at room temperature for a delicious healthy salad!

Ooh la la, Rue La La!

Rue La La is a members only private club of sales on your favorite fashion brands, home decor, even resorts and spas! Each boutique's sale lasts 2-3 days a week. Shop boutiques like Ben Sherman, Calvin Klein, Kate Spade, Via Spiga, Lela Rose, Pillow Play, Baccarat, Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, and Twenty Seven Degrees Tuscan Villas! To join it's free, but you either have to be invited by an existing member (me!) or put your name on a waiting list and let Rue La La contact you when there's an opening. Once you're a member, you can invite your friends and even score $10 in Rue La La credit when they make their first purchase! Go on and enjoy a life of style!

(Message me to get a personal invite!)

Ladies, take your multivitamins

Although we try to eat healthy foods, it is very likely that most of us aren't getting all the vitamins we need on a daily basis from our food. A multivitamin will provide you with much needed vitamins and minerals. Calcium is a vitamin that many women do not get enough of. Calcium helps to prevent osteoporosis and helps maintain healthy bones and teeth. It is also important for women of child bearing age to take a multivitamin containing folic acid. Folic acid can help prevent birth defects of the baby's brain and spine even if taken before you are pregnant. It also keeps your blood healthy by aiding in the production of red blood cells. Ladies, take your multivitamin and stay healthy!

Classy ways to wear mesh on your dress!

Sheer mesh is HOT right now in evening wear! If you're not careful though you could end up looking trashy instead of classy. Here are the correct styles you should look for when going for a sexy evening look!

Sheer sleeves on a little black dress is super seductive.


Embellishments make even a sheer bottom look elegant.


Less mesh is better with bright colors.


A sheer shoulder is super sexy. Nude lining under a long sheer skirt is exquisite.


Small inlays of mesh on the side look hot without showing too much skin.

Red Wine for the Holidays!

Opt for red wine over sugary cocktails this holiday season! You will save calories in the drink department and feel less guilty about eating your favorite holiday foods! Not to mention red wine has many health benefits and has even been linked to slowing down age related health issues. Go on and pour yourself a glass....or two...or three...

Gifts for the Young at Heart

These gifts will make even the biggest kids jump for joy!


Carnival-Style Cotton Candy Maker



Who doesn't love cotton candy?! This gift will undoubtedly be a hit! Just pour the sugar in and spin!

$29.99 at Kmart


Jumpin Jammerz Footed Pajamas



Such a warm and cozy gift for the Winter! These PJ's will surely get a few laughs too!

$44.99-$54.00 on Jumpinjammerz.com


Soul Pancake



A witty book written by Rainn Wilson of "The Office" intended to provoke the mind about life's big questions. List 5 things you would literally chop off your little toe for...or...If you had one hour left to live, how would you spend it? So creative and fun!

$11.99 at Borders


DIY Shower Curtain





This environmentally friendly shower curtain is a blank canvas for patterns, scenes, messages and more. Comes with 3 markers and 12 grommets.

$38.00 at uncommongoods.com


80's T-shirts





Choose from great 80's vintage print tees like Pacman, Wonder Woman, Transformers, My Little Pony, Batman, and Nintendo.

$20.00-$24.00 on 80stees.com

Holiday Party Dresses under $50

As the holidays are upon us > so are the holiday parties!!! Hit up all the great sales to find your perfect holiday party dress!


Kensie Dress, Long Sleeve Sequin at Macy's SALE $48.99 (originally $88)




Elementz Dress, Sleeveless Lace at Macy's SALE $29.99 (originally $48)




Elementz Dress, Three Quarter Sleeve Velvet at Macy's SALE $39.99 (originally $64)




Robbie Bee Floral Brocade Dress Ribbon Belt at Belk SALE $29.99 (originally $100)




Taylor Bow Front Jacquard Print Sleeveless Dress at Belk SALE $46.00 (originally $155)




Maggy London Spaghetti Strap Taffeta Wrap Bow at Belk SALE $47.00 (originally $158)




Asymmetrical Ruffle Sleeveless Taffeta Dress at JcPenny SALE $44.99 (originally $90)




Strapless Taffeta Dress w/ Bow Waist at JcPenny SALE $49.99 (originally $100)




Allen B. Crystal Studded Shoulder Dress at JcPenny SALE $20.99 (originally $70)

Fun for Kids!!!

Papertoys.com is a fun, free toy site for kids! Just print out the paper toys, cut, fold, and glue! Kids can even color them if they like! With so many fold-ups from a T-Rex to the Taj Mahal, these toys are sure to bring up educational conversations as well! Paper Toys features new models every month. They are perfect for rainy days and goodie bags too!

5 Travel Must Haves

This time of the year so many of us travel far and wide to see loved ones. Here are my top 5 travel must haves when flying high in the sky!

1. Blistex Lip Medex

Keep your lips chap-free with the best (in my opinion) Blistex formula! Moisturizes and cools to keep your pout pretty.



2. Aluminum Water Bottle

Fill up your reusable canteen after you get through security. It's important to stay hydrated at high altitudes on the plane. (Environmentally friendly too!)



3. Pashmina Scarf

A nice big soft scarf can also double as a blanket! Not to mention, it can be worn so many different ways that it's quite fashionable too!





4. Hand Lotion

The air gets super dry when you're up high. Make sure your hands stay properly moisturized with lotion. (3 oz or less of course!)



5. Fruit & Nut Mix

Always travel with a healthy snack! You can munch without guilt while getting a serving of fruit and protein!

World AIDS Day 2010

December 1st marks World AIDS Day 2010. Started on December 1st, 1988, World AIDS Day was created to raise money, increase awareness, improve knowledge, and stop prejudice. 2010's theme is "Universal Access and Human Rights". AVERT is an international AIDS charity with projects in parts of the world most severely affected by HIV and AIDS. Also aiming to help children that have been orphaned because of HIV/AIDS. For fundraising ideas and ways to donate go to AVERT's fundraising page.

If you're looking for a fashionable way to honor World AIDS Day as well as contribute, Piperlime.com has teamed up with Project Runway finalist Mondo Guerra. He has specially designed 2 limited edition tees only for sale on Piperlime.com. $20 from each tee will be donated to amfAR AIDS Research.




Tees: $50