Carrotmob ? It’s the opposite of a boycott. The C-mob encourages small businesses to become more green by rewarding them with a “mob” of customers. They are world wide. The next San Francisco Carrotmob is scheduled for Bernie’s, 3966 24th St on Sunday Oct 18, 11am – 2pm. Become a mob member and get shopping…
Rue La La has been my secret source for discount designer wear for a couple of years now. Promise me that you’ll keep this to yourself, i don’t want my size to run out when i’m looking for next year’s Emmy gown at half price. The reason i’m breaking my silence, besides Diva guilt, is…
As if some of us needed an excuse to buy some Hello Kitty stuff. The long retail arm of the uber cute cat reaches out with some limited edition products you will absolutely need for your travels. Exhibit One: The new limited edition HK 35th Anniversary Mimoco USB flash drive. Inspire envy from your airplane…
The dwindling down days of Summer may be a point of sadness for some people, but for me…it’s my favorite time of year! Perhaps because I am reminded of my school days and the excitement of back to school shopping, but I am giddy at the mere thought of shortened days and turning leaves… it…
A great night at the gdgt.com launch party was punctured by a sad moment…. the death of my favorite pair of sunglasses. Purchased from a hip, Madrileño thrift store, they were a one-of-a-kind beauty: vintage black Ray-Bans, accented with gold. With heaviness in my heart, I knew I wouldn’t be able to replace their premium…
Boo. My knowledge of Buenos Aires is limited only to what I’ve read in books and seen in movies—for now that is. Someday I’ll make it there. But don’t cry for me Argentina [insiders]…. enter in this contest! Inspira Travel announces its first “Inspira Insiders” travel contest, offering up to US$2,500 in prizes for selected…
I’m a big fan of the current 90’s fashion revival that’s going on—when it’s done right that is. Forget the unkempt and androgynous grunge look of flannels, Doc Martins and cords—Think: mini-skirts in feminine floral patterns, shrunken bleach-wash denim jackets, buffalo plaid shirts. (Word to the wise, do not try the reimagined Hammer Pants à…