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<b style="color: white;">Allison & Elizabeth</b>Ex-cessories.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18307744578315604765noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697772627976772955.post-89078558623842727372012-02-05T14:38:00.001-08:002012-02-06T04:28:12.604-08:00Valentine's Girls Night<div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">If you are single on Valentine's day, gather a group of your single girlfriends and throw a fabulous girls night in! Come up with a great theme and give all party guests recommendations to help out.</span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">Our party ideas:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">Throw a pink themed dessert and cocktail party. Make all decorations pink and ask everyone to bring a dessert that incorporates the color pink. As the host take care of the drinks with pink champagne or a speciality cocktail and the decor with pink flowers, napkins, balloons and other fun items you can find at any party store.</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">Pink drink ideas:</span></b></div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">Bacardi pink squeeze - 1 1/2 oz Bacardi light rum and pink lemonade - pour rum into glass with ice and fill with pink lemonade</span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">A classic vodka on the rocks with grapefruit juice - garnish with a lime and sugared rim</span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"><br /></span></b></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnSRq5UP1mkw_XwsAuDJsYpHwuSd52Z_9j3mpE7DPml-wJWMnUACzuTYTB50WhuYSaowg-FGfZ5D0dldZwy_sgrTWWQnCcmFtx2bIQVq3LcXBh0etamTpaf_J_jP6o8cq-AHtM4hkd0TpC/s200/pink-champagne.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5705998267172344130" /></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">Pink dessert ideas:</span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">Raspberry frozen yogurt with pink and white sprinkles - pick up a pint of froyo from your favorite local spot and purchase sprinkles from your local grocery store</span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">Purchase pink macaroons - macaroons are "the new cupcake"</span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">Pink raspberry marshmallows (homemade) - </span><a href="http://www.singforyoursupperblog.com/2011/02/07/pink-raspberry-marshmallows/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">click here</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"> for the recipe</span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"><br /></span></b></div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXgMfHVJPX0kWMB4w6JVZ7HjGCEk5KKwno48UXjW3pJeJVUJvkMWJI8GLExRZsMcDYR-xgKKU-EVmNwCefxWWQjSqmnYwzt_NP8LMslD2YjvxVrhBHgSeR0_aMbtrUbmeZSBygIQFZjztW/s320/marshmallows31.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5705997785112089058" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px; " /></div>Ex-cessories.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18307744578315604765noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697772627976772955.post-42503091497784743492012-01-31T08:01:00.000-08:002012-01-31T08:14:46.594-08:00Sweet Valentine's Day: Homemade Edition<div style="text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Don't blow all of your money on Valentine's day sweets when you can make equally good and cute sweets for a quarter of the price. Check out our ideas below (all under $8)!<br /></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">White Chocolate Strawberries:</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Dip strawberries in melted white chocolate and freeze. Below is the red and white result that anyone would love.</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYmFgiTDyH5JF5jW6G1_RF5qGOsxMGlXKdGTOA9keVKkd0O67-1WrjnJ7BbuRkPeSjigCV9-HjFhVdmj7lJsHiV8xStZhD9IGWAi_hwAB2EJlYcrOg6wEzP89HGJ2imhom5CDZbrkjodCn/s1600/strawberriesyogurt.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYmFgiTDyH5JF5jW6G1_RF5qGOsxMGlXKdGTOA9keVKkd0O67-1WrjnJ7BbuRkPeSjigCV9-HjFhVdmj7lJsHiV8xStZhD9IGWAi_hwAB2EJlYcrOg6wEzP89HGJ2imhom5CDZbrkjodCn/s320/strawberriesyogurt.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703829564142850306" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Pink Iced Sugar Cookie:</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Bake sugar cookies following package instructions. Let cool and top with pink icing.</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvhapQw8E1MB-7aQOypuFqsxkAx1-8ThWmAvNayq2Yrpeab5FnTjky8KxtCynSUs995ms_2yYUgnqunBahY9yM9w8OxxU-aSzvtCOskJXLijyI50Y8bcP1lM5CkXEeLQ9e766NkVO9X8zb/s1600/pinkicedcookie.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 190px; height: 142px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvhapQw8E1MB-7aQOypuFqsxkAx1-8ThWmAvNayq2Yrpeab5FnTjky8KxtCynSUs995ms_2yYUgnqunBahY9yM9w8OxxU-aSzvtCOskJXLijyI50Y8bcP1lM5CkXEeLQ9e766NkVO9X8zb/s320/pinkicedcookie.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703829468117960546" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Pink, White and Red Candy:</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Purchase an adorable Valentine's themed box, tin or bags from the $1 bucket at Target and fill with pink, white and red m&ms, skittles, or other candy.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">More of our ideas to come!</span>Ex-cessories.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18307744578315604765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697772627976772955.post-70041256287130301262012-01-30T17:49:00.000-08:002012-01-30T17:54:41.154-08:00Never Soggy Cereal<div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">We came across an amazing product that we had to share - Obol. This bowl has two sections, an upper area for your cereal and lower reservoir for your milk. You can scoop the cereal and then the milk for a perfect bite every time. Obol can always be used for milk and cookies, soup and crackers and chips and salsa.</span></b></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3ZhFhMgBDXpjHTXU9eqWcA4fN1d8pxdIgFDHWWLlrRyUrldgENDoR1AwVRsJAc5g-yST1bN7U1-QkMJj4l2WAY36DKKnqgJwN7rJlio5Y8qaBT1P23uG312LAsa_dF4-Xg7NqI6PFJl7a/s320/726941p.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703608545611275922" /></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">We always like a good amount of milk with each bite of cereal and now have found a great way to make that happen. How neat are these?! </span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><a href="http://www.brookstone.com/obol-never-soggy-cereal-bowl?bkeid=cj|cj|3995128|10373017|Brookstone+Product+Catalog"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">Click here</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"> to learn more or to purchase. </span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">What is your favorite way to eat your cereal? Do you like a lot of milk or a little? Let us know under "comments". </span></b></div>Ex-cessories.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18307744578315604765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697772627976772955.post-45948120185201751472012-01-25T18:34:00.000-08:002012-01-25T18:59:21.034-08:00The Wedge<div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">The wedge is definitely IN for spring/summer. Everywhere we look we see different variations of wedge sandals and each one seems to be cuter than the next. We are a big fan of the wedge because you can go sky high without your feet throbbing. Check out some of our favorites below. </span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">Sam Edelman Josie - $165 (</span><a href="http://www.zappos.com/product/7932190/color/19"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">Click here</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">)</span></b></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv8fBVxQL-yUFzTG0fyQ_8lVfFP6t0VzmcDGHxkciRsIhonwrynW177_Br9IYjm3YJehWqPsWFygjqV55IRRAY3M7vESBEkLivRQw0Rqm8Y10caOuSps7lC4rV2RyiOgarr4x-O73qkinT/s320/1788256-p-DETAILED.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5701769393488566370" /><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">BCBG Walter - $59.99 (</span><a href="http://piperlime.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=37370&vid=1&pid=860379&scid=860379002"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">Click here</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">)</span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">Diane von Furstenberg - $298 (</span><a href="http://www.shopbop.com/opal-cross-wedge-sandal-diane/vp/v=1/845524441928506.htm?folderID=2534374302097693&fm=browse-brand-shopbysize&colorId=13192"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">Click here</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">)</span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"><br /></span></b></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 296px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXCYDapmsj5hIfISfxJ5rJ5MrMgZitjM7fK_65SgyyfQgFdF7DZRr7h9bDVimVQrXk3Z3QCu-SLY4iRUtouht7rfsVAt39KJu6Y2dHHczsFBoObfdbRgysatK1LpWpe1ZfMrrlBBxW3ebp/s320/diavf4083613192_p2_1-0_150x296.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5701769275626998130" /><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">MICHAEL Michael Kors - $175 (</span><a href="http://www1.bloomingdales.com/shop/product/michael-michael-kors-faye-platform-wedges?ID=572704&CategoryID=17402&LinkType=#fn=spp%3D23%26ppp%3D96%26sp%3D2%26rid%3D5"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">Click here</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">)</span></b></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 236px; height: 295px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBka17ewq-p62oVCdx0GbzqujiPov6eJ84gLhign-9WqTOplhJGGApYohkgCIbPkd6Tdk6RJ8V38SXCe-tvYgsrftHtZuFDg7PgT1sjgC2mPSDYvu5L4FWsMviX7k0gVkDD6g_cYLLTT6c/s320/1237736_fpx.tif.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5701769127986082354" /><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">Tory Burch Flip Flop Wedge - $55 (</span><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/tory-burch-flip-flop-wedge/3011965?origin=category&resultback=2600"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">Click here</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">)</span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">Kelsi Dagger 'Nadeen' Wedge Sandal - $79.95 (</span><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/kelsi-dagger-nadeen-wedge-sandal/3215235?origin=category&resultback=5920"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">Click here</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">)</span></b></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 165px; height: 254px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzFs1b72LahsEUJESHA5J-TDpCW8Jce9IjcRHNjsxQ844-9YCim3_2uM47IItXWPmAVLd09NiH9lsxboFdtpHZWo0bYUOoLwe38JMZHjx1F71mRg8ZkW9b07c_s-CLFltZMhlcFaJtSh8r/s320/_6681279.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5701768934137030450" />Ex-cessories.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18307744578315604765noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697772627976772955.post-2401509120799505952012-01-18T05:35:00.000-08:002012-01-18T05:40:13.986-08:00Designer Coffee Cup Sleeves<span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Yes, you read the title of this post correctly - designer coffee cup sleeves. High end fashion houses like Jimmy Choo and Hermes have designed coffee cup sleeves.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Honestly, who in their right mind needs a $165 croc-effect leather coffee sleeve? Apparently, designers at Jimmy Choo think so... their sleeve is pictured below. </span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigL0Bzz0hukATHVyvmWJUpLw6Rdg-g4qIy7XRdnDWyWkvH45fIvSFetwF22xIy9Sfh69VmOSeBKdAlgFTiaQwqS5ssgcgRghG5gkN_S_YoLMPQu_4Mm5SjlmSusFW-Zhr-Z_ZSefAerxVN/s1600/jimmychoo_coffeesleeve.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigL0Bzz0hukATHVyvmWJUpLw6Rdg-g4qIy7XRdnDWyWkvH45fIvSFetwF22xIy9Sfh69VmOSeBKdAlgFTiaQwqS5ssgcgRghG5gkN_S_YoLMPQu_4Mm5SjlmSusFW-Zhr-Z_ZSefAerxVN/s320/jimmychoo_coffeesleeve.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698966063590332578" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Check out the ridiculousness on sale now at netaporter.com or by </span><a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" href="http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/177348">clicking here</a><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">.</span>Ex-cessories.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18307744578315604765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697772627976772955.post-23918163292159379122012-01-16T05:09:00.000-08:002012-01-16T05:13:15.018-08:00Best Dressed Golden Globes<div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">Our pick for best dressed at the Golden Globes is hands down Angelina Jolie.</span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"> </span></b><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 207px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGFW-OZz6y6KsNQ0a_OMKkoEDi8gFT7pFA3qoi2lDPQblj4ucJ-wvJ7k9RVg7miSegQsP1tZrEgH12Jxs0iaCZudlggC0Ay22zZBvWCKrnBnydl42mp6iBjcI6Nt5kbZpJ_OC5ykbgHt8L/s320/0112-best-dressed-golden-globes-2012-angelina-jolie-fa.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698217045895682450" /></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">She wore a silky white Atelier Versace gown with a bright red neckline detailing matching her red clutch and red lipstick. </span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">Who do you think was best dressed? Let us know under "comments". </span></b></div></div>Ex-cessories.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18307744578315604765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697772627976772955.post-69817250595846113472012-01-13T04:32:00.000-08:002012-01-13T04:40:55.366-08:00The Right Way to Apply Perfume<div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">You may never think about how you apply your perfume and you just spritz away. However, there is a "right" way to apply your favorite scent.</span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"><br /></span></b></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 132px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCOQDQwVw9YqpihVwr4t8KJc629rgpYQk1AWr5s0kfJxM0rIqjH7Rl-fE5ux0B8k-_Y80pDUt_msw7jmh-YhyJ8vKY8WR5-fxxCiZVQxODHPwmN_twwKrkRQfTL9IslrVCl-F-hSwOVeMz/s200/woman-spraying-perfume.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697095594295767282" /></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">* Do not apply perfume on top of any scented lotion or oil. This will alter the smell of your perfume. </span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">* Rubbing your wrists together crushes perfume by breaking down the small fragrance molecules. This gives you poor wear and wrong proportions of different notes. </span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">* Don't use more than a single spritz if you are using eau de parfum that's in an atomizer. Body mists and eau de toilettes are more dilute, making them better for all over spritzing. </span></b></div>Ex-cessories.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18307744578315604765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697772627976772955.post-39474110865311480142012-01-11T04:35:00.000-08:002012-01-11T04:41:28.948-08:00Girl Scout Cookies<div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">It is time... Girl Scout Cookie time! Girl Scouts are everywhere selling their sweet treats, which are almost impossible to avoid. And, there is a new cookie in town - Savannah Smiles. This new cookie will celebrate their 100th year. We are thinking we will be a fan, but to learn more, read this taste review from the </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/09/savannah-smiles-girl-scout-cookies_n_1194158.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">Huffington Post here</span></a>.</span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"><br /> </span></b><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 219px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1EEqscFcIIdYhXCEvCtsJcrE-EAhxLF8xO3kgjoYcgNLWu3_6xXlwIe5asJtt-U2W3wFDBxj0w1_bqSeJohVZaweZoJgzdY5Awd8TsGXpW1VW4xMFd5ilN9tqFVgHjETw47342h_cp79Q/s320/s-SAVANNAH-SMILES-large300.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696353394368100610" /></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">Our hands down favorite are Thin Mints. We like to put them in the freezer and then enjoy. What are you favorites? Let us know under "comments". </span></b></div></div>Ex-cessories.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18307744578315604765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697772627976772955.post-4560566702365603332012-01-10T04:32:00.001-08:002012-01-10T04:35:21.374-08:00Baby Blue Ivy<div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">No, that isn't a new nail polish color, that is Beyonce and Jay-Z's new daughter's name.</span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">You might be thinking huh, I don't get the name? Our thoughts exactly! Leave it to People magazine to have the answer... </span><a href="http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20559810,00.html?xid=popsugar"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">click here</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"> to learn what is behind the name.</span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"><br /></span></b></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBAELVHbvp1NWyPyU5kuVE2CHAoAVMfzXraZgC81vN5QqdFzeM2_VkuVCYBv3wf6vFFg4sHqxhZ1d8dk6SkEyD1TSbuQdBKDGUK0emue-79oH-NHt4B92f6nnA4_RddtE3ZQ2GqmIRft3S/s200/beyonce-jay-z-holding-hands-nyc.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5695980863392995810" />Ex-cessories.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18307744578315604765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697772627976772955.post-84648211898063516912012-01-08T16:55:00.000-08:002012-01-09T04:31:53.187-08:00Bring your brights<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">This spring/summer you will be seeing lots of bright neon colors. From shoes to bags and denim to accessories, everyone is brining the color this year.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">Some of our favorite bright trend pieces:</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">Joes's Jeans The Skinny Jeans in Parakeet (</span><a href="http://www.shopbop.com/chelsea-skinny-jeans-joes/vp/v=1/845524441911234.htm?folderID=2534374302182380&fm=other-shopbysize&colorId=38716"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">click here</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">) and Blank Denim Ankle Skinny Jeans in Tangerine (</span><a href="http://www.shopbop.com/ankle-skinny-jeans-blank-denim/vp/v=1/845524441927287.htm?folderID=2534374302182380&fm=other-shopbysize&colorId=12943"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">click here</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">).</span></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 296px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHjNz7Bn89lKEM5_E1AtvnhwOBDsKWfmbr9d7qvL7365YBmSdHDfDCefEWrBu_bLyOCiXtoVbUGVoksuEdk1nZD7VkEq702m1fBkBTNuRIoRQauhU9-wolL3PSeLMoJ68HKrZZo0JAUPm6/s320/blank4006512943_p2_1-0_150x296.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5695434280934524018" /><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">Incipio 'Feather' iPhone Hard Shell Case in Neon Pink (</span><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/incipio-feather-iphone-4-4s-hard-shell-case-neon-pink/3264742?origin=keywordsearch&resultback=802"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">click here</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">).</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"><br /></span></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLUy7Pyt9tKpsu9pyRvUWbk7yPjPFoHVUW_XDwah63y6uJuEJi2S6cz5bYePs4i5r4-bhpnACxHW87si3fqb04BE9wXm-bObkd9hENq4S_E2d-4NZsHeKIZ1xF_xsdx4H75RQK2aKTtZei/s320/_6761165.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5695434140651558850" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 165px; height: 254px; " /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">Bobbi Brown 'Neons & Nudes' Lip Gloss (</span><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/bobbi-brown-neons-nudes-lip-gloss/3273464?origin=keywordsearch&resultback=642"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">click here</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">).</span></div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo6pTJmovJ4TDVbQWrVgD7avzf13xZnmzbdWpeNr8YJ98xn4_x9JjQun-NfamTkDRQSWTWx3bIWqPuHzG4vFOkv3dTr8P047hwfV3EACvb3Jcq-GXfw2JWCTLcNtxjZlbT005s8CXtRJLL/s320/_6696136-1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5695433987246905938" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 209px; height: 320px; " /><div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">Tory Burch patent leather eddie ballet flat in fanta orange (</span><a href="http://www.toryburch.com/PATENT-LEATHER-EDDIE-BALLET-FLAT/51118509,default,pd.html?dwvar_51118509_color=811&start=1&cgid=shoes-flats&prefn1=color&prefv1=Orange%7cYellow%7cPink"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">click here</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">).</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 215px; height: 245px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9yTLcof10yuicHHSi36goAcIukgAmV3PWIefijmwtq8CjQFgR_qm8DezB0k-wV8mCIZxciqbA8k1W5ngIqlBE9EivdGsrAxDIW4k_COTIPNPOMD5eiXjD7NI7-LgOLqwRBXwbEQNAAygs/s320/TB_51118509_811.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5695433790556345186" /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">Juicy Couture studded leather bow cuff in cadmium yellow (</span><a href="http://www.shopbop.com/bow-leather-stud-cuff-juicy/vp/v=1/845524441927629.htm?folderID=2534374302060428&fm=other-shopbysize&colorId=39569"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">click here</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">).</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"><br /></span></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj5vzFMN-CS-mPnca4xWRDUpGd78DIMOCq7NkA4DeBe1fHMOa9C_rX7l2fuPzBZPUPatWbwgWCAS9KgkKp0AX77KUctthN1MctupT6MQZ_njbzMGq5dbLCpknC36y8VBzBmACsHBj8pLma/s320/juicy4058339569_p2_1-0_150x296.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5695433583922239762" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 296px; " /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">Tibi silk cami in pink (</span><a href="http://www.revolveclothing.com/DisplayProduct.jsp?product=TIBI-WS135&c=Tops&s=C"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">click here</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">).</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"><br /></span></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-zsHaJpYe6U6iYA3hTqVA9DyZ4rquFd2AUC9pNLBVqvu5H-Dsnk-urcgyT3Fd4YpvAKJn7MtiO2A-aNg0P4kQdQ_9yF7gm8mwJtVuZwuLtUHaQu2CJHJZ3JYGkycgxvW52B5gyxGHNuQj/s320/TIBI-WS135_V1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5695433350859728082" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 223px; height: 320px; " /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">Havianas slim in purple or ocean green (</span><a href="http://www.zappos.com/havaianas-slim-purple"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">click here</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">).</span></div></div>Ex-cessories.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18307744578315604765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697772627976772955.post-86709077933649042532012-01-04T04:27:00.001-08:002012-01-04T04:33:17.431-08:00Sick Proof<div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">We have been suffering from an awful cold for the past 4 days and have yet to completely recover.</span></b></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 192px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiRq-qFduHw2d9CL7EVsj2HwuZ1VGmro4dElPnhbVhriY6mvhPq5hrqXHiar-IjW86jnUpDnRuOgZNbwe24_W7g6mxqMot6d3COcPHfajIDG0_TqL281djZKP4IfdYYMVvAM_WMgLB8a8V/s320/Young-woman-on-sofa-blowi-007.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693753807223673170" /></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">With all of the germs, flus and colds being passed around make sure to sick proof your winter with Health Magazine's tips.</span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">1. Drink warm liquids</span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">2. Indulge in C</span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">3. Get enough fresh juice</span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">4. Sip on some tea</span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">5. Wash your hands!</span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">6. Change your pillow cases often</span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><a href="http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20441297,00.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">Click here</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"> to find out more about how to stay sick proof! </span></b></div>Ex-cessories.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18307744578315604765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697772627976772955.post-58223022983158928392012-01-03T06:08:00.000-08:002012-01-03T06:13:11.540-08:00Divorce: Katy Perry and Russel Brand<span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Another day another celebrity divorce. We hate to say that we saw this one coming, but it didn't come as a huge shock to us to learn that Katy Perry and Russel Brand are getting a divorce. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">What we are surprised by is the fact that Russel Brand could get $20 million in the divorce.</span> </span><a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 153, 153);" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqzsjOWf0LM&noredirect=1">Click here</a><span style="font-weight: bold;"> <span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">to learn more from ABC news. </span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Are you surprised by the news? Did you think this marriage was doomed from the start? Let us know under "comments". </span>Ex-cessories.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18307744578315604765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697772627976772955.post-80959097626854204952011-12-31T09:32:00.000-08:002011-12-31T09:41:03.238-08:00Happy New Year!<div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">2012 is around the corner!</span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">The Ex-cessories.com gals wish you and yours a very happy and healthy new year!</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">Our NYE drink tip - drink Brut champagne to save on the calories and avoid the overly sweet taste of other champagnes. </span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"><br /></span></b></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 314px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIy5Yac5tf8hz9Fd_-tOfx-vjYwXYPjeSK441qKZb-6BHthP6cMy4FJeDdmproW_bHSi7om3UTWaPFvH2CP_Xj13d-oXVd4Gu-Z9JTBti6nO1No4LoCa_JUObGVDH1o11OSMs3JIWUYmuf/s320/champagne_toast.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5692348798141366722" /></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">While the average glass of champagne contains about 91 calories, brut contains about 65 and has a lower sugar content. </span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">Ring in the new year right and stay safe! </span></b></div>Ex-cessories.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18307744578315604765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697772627976772955.post-44656459256461344742011-12-20T03:47:00.000-08:002011-12-20T03:56:02.265-08:00Baked Latkes<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0oQ87MZwoY41AhBnAIOMOKH0vw7ivYedzDRBHULKF1gCVxfG-QolZerxc7j8JK0YZ9rjwplLZbOR-toecIZcXgDX2FrfDyVSahP9leqDB__XLHLleXbESh5trt_0v_lhOiZqIAwMdZmM/s1600/Happy-Hanukkah.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 290px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0oQ87MZwoY41AhBnAIOMOKH0vw7ivYedzDRBHULKF1gCVxfG-QolZerxc7j8JK0YZ9rjwplLZbOR-toecIZcXgDX2FrfDyVSahP9leqDB__XLHLleXbESh5trt_0v_lhOiZqIAwMdZmM/s320/Happy-Hanukkah.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688177840549442466" /></a><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"><br /></span></b><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">Tonight is the first night of Hanukkah! So of course we need to enjoy latkes and apple sauce tonight. This year we will be trying baked latkes instead of fried latkes. </span></b><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"><br /></span></b></div><div> </div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">Ingredients for Baked Latkes:<br />4-6 tsp. canola or vegetable oil, divided<br />4-5 medium Idaho, russet, Yukon Gold or red new potatoes (2 lb./1 kg.)<br />1 medium onion<br />1 clove garlic, if desired (or 1/8 tsp. garlic powder)<br />1 tbsp. fresh dill (or 1 tsp. dried dill), if desired<br />2 eggs, lightly beaten<br />1/4 cup flour<br />1/2 tsp. baking powder<br />3/4 tsp. salt<br />1/4 tsp. pepper</span></b><div><a href="http://www.easyjewishrecipes.com/Baked-Latkes.html"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"><br /></span></b></a></div><div><b><a href="http://www.easyjewishrecipes.com/Baked-Latkes.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">Click here</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"> to learn how to prepare. </span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">We are all about saving time, so for the apple sauce, warm unsweetened plain apple sauce in a sauce pan and add cinnamon to taste. </span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">Happy Hanukkah!</span></b></div></div>Ex-cessories.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18307744578315604765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697772627976772955.post-42271028295908759132011-12-19T04:16:00.000-08:002011-12-19T04:29:10.347-08:00Jewelry Gift Recommendations<div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">What gal doesn't love some fab jewelry for the holiday? Buying jewelry doesn't mean you have to break the bank. You just need to know where to look. To save yourself time, check out our list of recommendations below.</span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"><br /></span></b><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">BCBG Double Panther Ring - $28. Who needs the Cartier version when you can get something just as great for $28?</span><a href="http://www.bcbg.com/product/index.jsp?productId=12139587&cp=2769196.4374553.2770114&view=all&parentPage=family"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"> Click here</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"> to view.</span></b></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX50dPJrny8Klq46h_PzQqGRowLNC8p8GAJiBTDafCYaii0f5Du4kurTpyAtN3wS4qKvBLcPR66CrRmjvi4iUXHVd1RrnGY85Dep48A2QZpUXMmY54RGFOUCGBF9yTKwG_9Ck_bnjTVqM/s320/pBCBG1-11249298dt.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687815020303205362" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px; " /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">Shashi nugget bracelets - $18-$22. Layer, mix and match these fun bracelets. We love the hot pink for summer and purple for right now. </span><a href="http://www.shopbop.com/petit-golden-nugget-adjustable-bracelet/vp/v=1/845524441861229.htm?folderID=2534374302024617&fm=other-shopbysize&colorId=12867"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">Click here</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"> to view.</span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"><br /></span></b></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 296px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcf3zJhgzcS6hSQhxrvUhNUHsSFwcMs6p9ltpC5oOV0zu0SYQdwKQXPGL4NVjQAFNWxkbOX0_lWkbuhP2CsjlrTtHRlMqR9clFbBx2wDE9f-eq4vJdVAAP7h0WIqZ7zi4n9rvQ6CTdOhQ/s320/shash4009012202_p2_1-0_150x296.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687814856781988642" /><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">Alexis Bittar Skinny Tapered Bangle - $55-$65. We love Alexis Bittar! Spruce up any outfit with this bangle.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"> <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/alexis-bittar-skinny-tapered-bangle/3263233?origin=category&resultback=5555">Click here</a> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">to view.</span></b></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 165px; height: 254px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzi5ZYBrG9lK8y5dHG1oJzZewwRsfZvXsx9mkXKxrE7UDdAdSoVO5XJAqfABOKG9KEDV7i5iDtR6wvuAS4wRBsIN4mRe3SsMN5M4En_A4wz5pRxae1p6UYv048y1YUQamGFjH_jnWdwXw/s320/_6688235.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687814697978451042" /></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">Check back tomorrow for our favorite jewelry picks from Ex-cessories.com!</span></b></div></div>Ex-cessories.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18307744578315604765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697772627976772955.post-6908710259261354692011-12-16T03:50:00.000-08:002011-12-16T03:59:11.198-08:00Makeup Day to Night<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">If you are like us and running from work to holiday parties you want to change up your look from day to night but have limited time. The solution? The Beauty Department's quick and easy video breakdown of how to bump up your makeup from the morning without starting over (5 minutes max)! </span></b><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"><br /></span></b></div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/nXhiVVbl7tM" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></span></b><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><a href="http://thebeautydepartment.com/2011/12/day-to-night-under-5-minutes/#more-4679"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">Click here</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"> to learn what products where used and where to purchase them. </span></b></div>Ex-cessories.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18307744578315604765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697772627976772955.post-81076114974423304402011-12-15T04:25:00.000-08:002011-12-15T04:27:13.163-08:00On repeat...<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">It has been a little over a week since the sectionals episode of Glee, but we cannot stop listening to their version of "we are young". If you missed the performance last week, check it out below. </span></b><br /><br /><iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/ul-pLYo5MJ8" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe>Ex-cessories.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18307744578315604765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697772627976772955.post-76976505737597686112011-12-12T04:37:00.001-08:002011-12-12T04:45:00.442-08:00Gel Manicure<div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">If you are like we are, the holidays become a very hectic time. Between work, family, friends and holiday travel, our to-do lists become longer and our free time becomes shorter. This makes it hard to squeeze in a manicure and with all of the running around we do the fear of chipping that fresh manicure before a holiday party is great.</span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">So this year we decided to give a gel manicure a try. A gel manicure l</span></b><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">asts 2 weeks and doesn't chip, smudge or crack. Sounds like heaven! We know this is nothing new, but this is our first try.</span></b></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn2BX2K4L2-vwzEntb5U7_CqcXzhnnYfdlxv7VcJ1tLYROcOLQYlhLjtBcEyYt4fwjQbRfAqYe96lCu2jwqkgaIgWoK0LDPQS7X5c0db-ScOTaym2T9Mvp1x4dTudTkz407zAuiHFSm4k/s320/opi-axxium-soak-off-gel-lacquer-530x289.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685221734782065794" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 174px; " /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">We love that the OPI gel polishes come in our favorite colors! We choose lincoln park after dark and are loving the results so far.</span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">So if you are limited in time, but would like your nails to look freshly polished, give a gel manicure a try! Let us know what you think of the gel manicures under "comments". </span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"><br /></span></b></div><div><br /></div>Ex-cessories.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18307744578315604765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697772627976772955.post-86595583619452221352011-12-09T04:38:00.000-08:002011-12-09T04:46:44.869-08:00Lululemon Lovenotes<div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">We love the email lovenotes on Lululemon.com! They are clever, adorable and a great way to quickly send someone a funny note or a sweet hello.</span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">Our favorites:</span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">Hydrated - "Let's get hydrated together"</span></b></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 180px; height: 224px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0LstToIFlYR3-VcboQP3ePKxFdJvuWidPQfOAFWqOP1yTjdvpaPynA2ksY5HlvcXsmBMpbKCCDqXAA8TIjjYfuOer_X5DYGvKz_4JKc9Fqg5VL26ZVxdsYkuNLxXXK8y84p__WqP2APE/s320/lovenote55-1.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5684108871873349378" /><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">Downward dog - "You, me, downward dog, 8am"</span></b></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 180px; height: 224px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN6b-T9o1SVfHo1p5lCsmqYsay8kMHly0vpfedDTEPxEjhFjRz0WIo_t1X8_3cVc3AFDN9-ab_IerDS16OrwFayTLHurq59afOjAMuSYPpRxEdnERpUCo6Qf1DwwvL721JO3EW6vZwFW4/s320/lovenote46-1.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5684108775305981490" /><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">Latte - "Let's get extra hot triple grande soy gingerbread lattes together"</span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"><br /></span></b></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 180px; height: 224px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrzb7VbLw0-wSM2wyPGaBLrMXGk7YI-hjNdPkckrRzsOigCny2AnHcsBtvm6AzBfxhmJq46O5aOtUdLhxKyw6wnznehKfAkwqCscTlqfRCMpmmi5yeuBv-BPvgvJyCQTfpUqGl1MMZSQs/s320/lovenote40.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5684108664996421890" /><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">Groove pant - "All I want for Christmas is..." </span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"><br /></span></b></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 180px; height: 224px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPqbBqmRx24E9Q_pzBEX-_fWG78gJhcSSU0i3uOgzDoYYIuIrTamocYXZ9jghfPur77hhW6V11SKmRfS3sYirFWoCoMaGp8yvoHH9IY80rzKS_0gmIxQI5z-6de9g-1YA4TkOflkI3FJ0/s320/lovenote1.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5684108579659814434" /></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"><a href="http://www.lululemon.com/lovenote/">Click here</a> to view them all. According to their site, more lovenotes to come! Go ahead, don't be shy... send a lovenote! </span></b></div>Ex-cessories.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18307744578315604765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697772627976772955.post-50379692494315263862011-12-08T04:28:00.000-08:002011-12-08T04:30:18.788-08:00Girls Just Want to Have Fun - Glee Version<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">We cannot stop listening to Glee's version of Girl Just Want to Have Fun. </span></b><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">If you haven't heard their version, listen below. It gives us chills!</span></b><div><br /></div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/J00bnYkjJIQ" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>Ex-cessories.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18307744578315604765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697772627976772955.post-42857479857351925422011-12-07T04:32:00.000-08:002011-12-07T04:37:00.219-08:00Starbucks Skinny Peppermint Mocha<div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">We have found our new go-to warm holiday drink - Starbucks' Skinny Peppermint Mocha. Yum!</span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">What it is: Espresso, steamed non-fat milk, sugar-free bittersweet mocha sauce and sugar-free peppermint syrup. </span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">How it tastes: Absolutely delicious! </span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">The skinny: A tall (12 oz) is only 100 calories.</span></b></div><div><br /></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 264px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAe-YsjuJVJdB89lxuL-YlRyC8rCChoGbew9tFAULKPkb7B8xonuVytFQ7umNkhEzxUZwhudj1LJB1_9d_CK7bWi1AJuJjNeAcIb-TKbl9of6zLYSmSlvXxdzNfupxS9mp3e-Tk9paa_0/s320/Skinny%252520Peppermint%252520Mocha.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683364393144698626" />Ex-cessories.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18307744578315604765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697772627976772955.post-35424417381622176572011-12-06T04:35:00.000-08:002011-12-06T04:45:06.822-08:00Sweet Hanukkah Treats<div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">Dylan's Candy Bar is one of our favorite sweet places and when we saw what they had to offer for Hanukkah, we couldn't resist sharing the news.</span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">Our budget friendly favorites:</span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">Hanukkah Tackle Box - $24 (<a href="http://www.dylanscandybar.com/holiday_hannukah/lans-candy-bar-hanukkah-tackle-box/">click here</a>).</span></b></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMt2cDVqbvv2NsrmxcjyqMlx5A9ZfAyStMD8snpuZ3MO-ps6GJgfhePR7maPFLWHMa2jVLmtbHkU0ZaGLrnX6xtF6N0iq5V21p43Hrn1sgIc8cc7ZVe6gKscIpbDZa-2DuMFaj5zYEh3w/s320/932-36515.a.detail.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682995125604259186" /><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">Hanukkah Dose of Good Fortune - $25 (<a href="http://www.dylanscandybar.com/holiday_hannukah/hanukkah-dose-of-good-fortune/">click here</a>).</span></b></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjICSya1OPtaeRINWPxQGEeqgLmGtjbRTtZ2zXfiujU4pnfzQFNg9UgZhrINW8MdOHsVI8Eh4jCmr5xXn6iU7OWceL-KEkI_nj7RSTU3a8vT1wWk5HoECOvNhTaH1hF-pc9wb1Oj-4udYA/s320/631-17432.a.detail.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682995032358292642" /><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">Hanukkah Jar Filled Jelly Beans - $14 (<a href="http://www.dylanscandybar.com/holiday_hannukah/hanukkah-jar-filled-with-jelly-beans/">click here</a>.)</span></b></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmbw4blhbvbIuVcxq7_y80mABX_CuvXdcqham648rg5R8JJWHqmR9C8ZpFeYIRa7caTAfaPIXRbOz7xMX5Kdb1iZrE9PTpeHrnaHHgM5RRer2EurtybqEPurDu3K7JKiiQOtm7TuThJ9Y/s320/932-44800.a.detail.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682994932535258290" /><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">Menorah Cookie - $4.50 (<a href="http://www.dylanscandybar.com/holiday_hannukah/menorah-cookie/">click here</a>).</span></b></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiC5fJbFlK9LX0Mm5zs5bPk6HyU_jsMkCKuB_4q24lmtUFJZCladdatcRmsQQVTDDnmR4bl9DhWvSTXRNV6q_6r1T6xoqHcpYCdjrll7i3kA-4RygTnme-A0UhCLdOikzNiyIUqVTgemA/s320/149-82601.a.detail.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682994850104812642" /><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">There are lots of deals online at Dylan's Candy Bar, so make sure to check out all of the sweet treats! </span></b></div>Ex-cessories.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18307744578315604765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697772627976772955.post-73390957531019499372011-12-05T04:42:00.001-08:002011-12-05T04:43:41.409-08:00Quote of the day<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"><br /></span></b></div>"If you don't stand for something, you'll fall for anything." </span></b><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"><br /></span></b></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"><b><br /></b></span></div>Ex-cessories.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18307744578315604765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697772627976772955.post-35793419062730390592011-12-02T03:53:00.000-08:002011-12-02T04:01:59.165-08:00$2.99 Three Wishes Bottles of Wine<div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">Budget Friday Tip:</span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"><br /></span></b></div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">For all of us that aren't lucky enough to live near a Trader Joe's and have access to their $2 Charles Shaw there is now another option. Whole Foods offers a variety of Three Wishes wines for $2.99.</span></b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">The winery, which is based out of Livermore and Ripon, CA produces three nonvintage bottlings of Chardonnay, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Our favorite is the Cabernet!</span></b></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 217px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimmrzXxuny7LP2FJGdYK8ro1zXDuhdW_I5I81a1Z0bPbilvnRVlwh7Mout5Q_m0SVpuHmPjOozdLRCdWWHYWOnbMfdDzwDXPuuBW08ISQR6YwlkZRu5mGVJA61ZDefofzBpdTqiVNTM-4/s320/3_wishes_wine.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681499701350389170" /></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ffffff;">For $2.99 a bottle, you can't go wrong! </span></b></div>Ex-cessories.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18307744578315604765noreply@blogger.com0