What I Love This Week: Mrs O Book, Mod Cloth Necklaces, Ladies Lotto

November 7, 2009 08:00 AM | Comments (0) | Posted in fashion, beauty, books, what we love, events

Here’s what I’m lovin’ this week:

1. Books: Mrs. O: The Face of Fashion Democracy. I’m a big fan of Mrs-O.org—a blog that follows the style of Michelle Obama. Now my web BFFs have turned their blog into a gorgeous new book. I love the intimate personal photos of Mrs. O, the insider commentary that reveals the story of this fashion icon, and interviews with top fashion designers like Jason Wu. A must read!
2. Fashion: Mod Cloth Necklaces. I love the retro vintage feel of this site, along with the huge selection of fashion forward pieces and super cute accessories. I’m especially lovin’ their necklaces — ranging from dangling faux gold to hanging beaded pieces like this golden laurels necklace for $23.99.
3. Cool: Feather Masks for Urban Outfitters. Wouldn’t it be cool, for just one day, to walk into work wearing a feather mask, as if you’re wearing your regular winter knit beanie hat? Just imagine that for a moment: the stares, the mystery (“what did she do last night?”), the tweets. I love it! Check out this edgy feather mask for $18.00 at Urbanoutfitters.com
4, Events: Ladies Lotto. Helping young women figure out the business world, um, I can dig that. I love their focus on mentoring programs and networking for young visionaries. Check out the site for upcoming events and interviews with entrepreneurs, like yours truly.
5. Beauty: Aveeno Ultra Calming Daily Moisturizer with SPF 15. I’m obsessed with all things Aveeno. This all-natural product is incredible for even the most sensitive skin as it calms redness, irritation, and smooths out wrinkles. I’m stocking up on this for winter. 

Win a Copy of The Smart Cookie’s Guide to Making More Dough

October 1, 2009 10:46 PM | | Posted in books, money tips, smart cookie guide

What: Win one of four copies of The Smart Cookie’s Guide to Making More Dough

About the book (from Publisher’s Weekly):

In 2006, a group of 20-something women saw an episode of Oprah that featured financial experts offering advice on paying down debt. Though all five were outwardly confident in their careers and goals, they were secretly drowning financially; between them, they had a combined $35,000 in credit card debt and barely any savings. Inspired by what they’d seen, they started a money group and took responsibility for educating themselves about spending (and saving) habits, goals and investments. Within a year they made great strides: they’d added thousands to retirement accounts, paid off more than $15,000 in credit card debt, saved more than $15,000 and had all bought or were well on their way to buying homes. The enterprising authors address the nitty-gritty of goal-setting, negotiations for raises, debt management and mortgages, and their plainspoken, encouraging style and helpful breakdown of information make this the perfect gift for recent grads—or anyone who needs convincing that financial health is attainable.

  In this personal finance guide, Glinda Bridgforth addresses the painful, and seemingly universal, issue of debt. She offers practical steps for paring down debt, a system of paying bills on time, and a frank discussion of whether refinancing is a viable option. Bridgforth acknowledges the psychological factors that weigh heavily on debtors, and she doesn’t deny that we live in a consumer culture. Her tone is supportive yet realistic, as it was in her previous books, GIRL, GET YOUR MONEY STRAIGHT and GIRL, MAKE YOUR MONEY GROW.

How to Enter: Tell us in the comment section below, you #1 money saving tip.

Contest Details:
- Contest ends October 31st at 11:59pm
- Open to TBF members ages 18 and older, living in the continental US
- One entry per member