No matter what the economy, women love something new in their closet. When times are good, women tend to purchase luxury items. When they are being more cautious, women tend to extend the life of their high quality staples and add a pop of color or trend, depending on their style and station in life.
Spring 2010 finds us shopping as cautious optmists. Therefore we are cheering up our tired closets, primarily with pops of color. Every year, Pantone publishes the colors for the season. This year, it is a blend of neutrals and pops of blues, reds greens and yellows.
Topping the list is turquoise. And why not? If flatters every skin tone, is cheerful and can be worn with a wide array of colors. I love turquise with white or black best. It is also an earth tone go to. And if you are a little more daring, pair turquoise up with yellows, reds or purples….you will be a success that draws all eyes on you!
Love, love these little shoes. They are cute, inexpensive, comfortable and turquoise. They even have little crystals to jazz them up! What else could you ask for?
Click here to shop the shoes at Endless!
Even though it is a rainy and chilly day in San Jose, the calendar reminds me that it is time to start making summer plans. We already have summer camps lined up, I have a trip to the eWomen Network conference in Dallas and a fun family trip to San Diego.

The next part of the equation is what to take and what to pack it in. Over the next couple of weeks, eBags is going to make it a little easier on your wallet with some great deals on extraordinary luggage. Click here for 10% off of eBags already great prices and free shipping for purchases over $50.
Looking for packing tips? Check out these vintage classics blog posts from GlamourByLBD.
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Travel Tips to Get You Through a Hot Summer of Air Travel
Get ready because summer will be here before you know it!

Right now at Nordstrom, purchase a pair of shoes and the shipping on your entire order is fah-ree. Love that little word…
Want a new pair of jeans? Free shipping with shoe purchase.
A dress? A handbag? How about some makeup? Same thing.
So just click on the great graphic or this link right here. Pick the shoes and the rest ships free.
Slingbacks are a timeless hit every spring and this year is no exception. The rub (and I mean literally) is keeping that annoying little strap on the heel. Especially if you have narrow heels. The solution is flexible clear tape. This product is actually a consumer version of surgical tape so it is strong, flexible, breathable and completely transparent.
I always start by putting a strip on my foot across my heel. That prevents those ugly blisters from the strap rubbing across my heel. Then I put the shoe on and use strips of the tape wherever they are needed to hold the strap in place. I keep the tape in my handbag in case one of
the strips pops loose but for the most part, I just forget about them and walk around comfortably for hours.
Slingbacks are a timeless hit every spring and this year is no exception. The rub (and I mean literally) is keeping that annoying little strap on the heel. Especially if you have narrow heels. The solution is flexible clear tape. This product is actually a consumer version of surgical tape so it is strong, flexible, breathable and completely transparent.
I always start by putting a strip on my foot across my heel. That prevents those ugly blisters from the strap rubbing across my heel. Then I put the shoe on and use strips of the tape wherever they are needed to hold the strap in place. I keep the tape in my handbag in case one of the strips pops loose but for the most part, I just forget about them and walk around comfortably for hours.