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Check out these onion goggles…they come in Pink, which I think is fabulous. I first sighted them on Hungry Girl (a super fab website). I don’t know about you but when I am being fabulously Martha in the kitchen, I almost always use onions and they make my eyes sting and water. Who needs a cry baby in the kitchen? With these goggles you might look silly, but you will be tear free! Click here to get the RSVP International Onion Goggles, Pink. Oh and the Amazon reviews are rave, so your $19.99 purchase wont be in vein.

Shortcut to Fabulous Overnight Bag

I purchased this overnight bag in pink about six months ago at Miss Katie’s Charm School in Aventura Mall and it is the one of the most fab bags I have ever owned. I wanted to see how the bag would hold up and how well the sequins would stay on before I endorsed the bag as a shortcut to fabulous. I am pleased to report that after about six months of use, I have yet to see a lost sequin or any damage to the bag. I am pretty rough with my purses and bags, so I have been really impressed with the quality of the bag. The pockets on the inside are very functional. The handles on the bag make it easy to carry either over your shoulders or in your hand and it comes with a detachable long strap for another toting option. I also love that the bag itself is very lightweight, so I love using it when I have big events and have to be on site in my sweats for the event planning portion and then do a quick change to fab for the actual event. If you are not a South Florida native, you can get the bag on the bag maker’s website here for $125. Now they just need to make a matching garment bag and I will be in heaven!

Shortcut to Fabulous Iphone cover…no joke!

I am in absolute MAD LOVE with this iphone cover from Send the Trend. In my line of work I see the latest and greatest of accessories and this iphone case is like nothing else I’ve seen! Get one before they are gone! $29.99 including shipping…a total steal! Click here to join send the trend and get one…and I don’t even get credit if you join!

Shortcut to Fabulous Stocking Stuffers and Gifts for your Girlfriends

There are about as many websites outlining the Black Friday and holiday deals on big ticket items as there are calories in the food I consumed yesterday. So, I will spare you another sales rundown and give you my list of favs for holiday gift giving and stocking stuffing. If you are looking for the weekend and cyber Monday deals, check out my friends over at Fantabulously Frugal.

1. Winks by George False Lash Compact- Winks by Georgie is a false eyelash collection featuring three styles to wear from morning latte to midnight soirée. All false eyelashes are 100% natural and weightlessly voluminous. There are no synthetic products in the lashes which means that they wont be uncomfortable and irritate your eyes.  Winks are easy to apply and convenient to store in their eco-chic compacts. Each pair of false lashes can be worn multiple times, and our recycled compacts can be refilled with Winks adhesive and any Winks style. Most gals I know are intimidated by False lashes, but I gave Winks a whirl a few weeks ago and they are truly fab and after a few tries pretty easy to apply. Every fabulous girl needs a nice set of false lashes for when she needs to amp up her look and I think these lash compacts make the absolute perfect gift for your girlfriends. Winks by Georgie are available at select Neiman Marcus stores and at neimanmarcus.com. Click on the picture to purchase.

2. This elixir is a limited edition bottle of something that has become a part of my beauty routine and is an absolute savior in the winter when my skin gets dry! This product was inspired by the “elixir of youth” used by the Queen of Hungary, this elixir tightens pores, smooths features and adds a little moisture and a dewy glow to your skin. I apply it before my make-up and it helps my make-up stay on longer and gives my skin a shot of moisture. The bottle is only $16 and lasts a really long time. This is the perfect gift for your gal pals that live in colder climates or travel frequently because a sprtiz of this elixir will give your skin refreshing boost and it feels luxurious as you spritz it on. Click on the picture to purchase.

3. Henri Bendel has the cutest chicest gifts and accessories,b ut this iphone cover is one of my favorites. You may not know this, but not all Iphone 4 covers fit the new 4s phone. Bendels covers do and that is they top my Christmas gifting list because they will be perfect for the gal who as the 4 and plans to upgrade to the 4s or the girl who just got the 4s and is looking for the perfect cover. Click on the picture to purchase.

Shortcut to Fabulous Five things I am Crushing on for Summer

Here are five things I am in L-O-V-E with right now in no particular order:

1. Smart Water and Crystal Light On The Go Hunger Satisfaction, Strawberry Banana On the Go Drink Mix Packets- As the temperature rises this summer, so does my thirst for beverages that keep me hydrated and keep my taste buds happy. There is something magical about the combination of smart water with its chic bottle and electrolytes combined with Crystal Light’s hunger satisfaction flavor packets. Somehow the Smart Water gives the strawberry banana flavor and extra kick and it may be all in my head, but I do feel like the afternoon munchies disappear when I make myself a little afternoon beverage…and if you pretend there’s a little vodka splashed in it makes the work day go by just a little bit faster! Another fav or mine…Crystal Light Skin Essentials, White Peach Tea Flavor Packet. One tip with these flavor packets. Try using less than a full packet to find the taste and flavor strength that works for you!

2. Conair Bun Maker $3.49 When the weather starts to get hot and sticky, I am looking for easy ways to combat the havoc that the humidity wreaks on my hair. I bought a Conair bun maker at my local Ulta Beauty about a month ago and it has changed my life and put an end to the bad hair days! I found the same bun maker on Amazon for under $4…a real steal (it was $6.99 at Ulta and Walgreens). The bun maker is a donut shaped item that feels and kind of looks like a softer version of steel wool. You put your hair in a pony tail, put the bun maker around it and then smooth your hair over it and pin it in. The kit comes with three pins, but you will need a ton more pins to pin the loose pieces of hair into the bun maker.  With the bun maker you get a nice full, chic bun in under 15 minutes!

3. Yves Saint Laurent Creme de Blush with Laura Geller Baked Blush-N-Brighten in Como. The thing I hate the most about summer is feeling my make up melt off before I even step inside my office. Going to the powder room in the afternoon is downright depressing as you see a melted face staring back at you in the mirror. I combat the make-up melt down by layering my make up in the summer months. Blush is my favorite item to layer and layering YSL’s creme de blush with Laura Gellar’s blush gives you the best summer glow ever! This is one of the best make up combinations I have ever discovered. Since I started using this combo about three weeks ago, I have gotten no less than ten compliments from women specifically on my blush color…at my dermatologist’s offices, one of my best girlfriends, my secretary…and the list goes on. The best part: this blush combo lasts all day long even on the days when the thermometer has hit 90+! I layer YSL creme de blush in powdery rose and Lara Gellar baked blush in Como.

4. Kindle 3G, Free 3G + Wi-Fi, 3G Works Globally, Graphite, 6″ Display with New E Ink Pearl Technology. While we wait for the rest of Bravo’s summer line up to start, I have been spending my evenings curled up with my Kindle. Now I know some of you are thinking, “Why get a Kindle when I can get an Ipad 2?” Nothing mimics a real book reading experience like the Kindle. The Ipad is backlit, so if you feel like reading a novel from a vertical rectangular computer screen, be my guest. The Kindle is light weight, looks like a real book page, affordable and allows you to download books for free from anywhere in the world and is cheaper!

5. Fiber One 50 calorie Strawberry yogurt with a bit of Bear Naked Granola for some crunch. OMG this yogurt is so yummy and really fills me up. It is amazing. I have been eating this as a snack and for about 100 calories total, my afternoon munchies are put to rest. I really credit this combo with keeping my figure bikini ready…or at least as bikini ready as possible when you are not Heidi Klum.

Shortcut to Fabulous Chip Face-off

Potato Flyers vs. Popchips! Those of you who have been reading for awhile know I loves me some popchips. In fact, I love them so much I order the snack sized bags in bulk from Amazon. Click here to get your own! In my attempt to slim down for the summer, I let my popchip inventory dwindle and I was left today with a huge crunch craving and no popchips. I went to my local organic grocer to grab some lunch and saw Pirate’s Booty Potato Flyers on the shelf next to my beloved Popchips. They were on sale, so I figured I would give them a try and see how they stack up. Note, I am comparing the original flavor of both. Calorie wise they are equals. One serving of Potato Flyers has 120 calories, 5 grams of fat, 18 grams of carbs and 1 gram of protein. One serving of popchips has 120 calories, 4 grams of fat, 20 grams of carbs, 1 gram of fiber and 1 gram of protein.  Both are 3 Weight Watchers Plus points per serving. So probably about equal from a health stats standpoint. Both way better for your figure than a regular chip.

Now on the the chip itself. The flyer chip looks very similar to the popchip. However, popchips are air-popped using some fancy technology. Flyer chips are baked. Popchips are lighter and crispier than the flyer chip. The flyer chip is more dense and crunchy than the popchip. Personally I like the lighter crispier texture of the popchip. The popchip has the perfect crisp and crunch and then sort of melts in your mouth, but not in a mushy way…more in a savor the flavor kind of way. I also found the flyer chip to be saltier than the popchip. The flyer chip had an aftertaste that I was not loving. Overall, I would get the flyer chip if the popchip weren’t around, but I given a choice, I choose to chomp on the popchip over the flyer chip.

Shortcut to Fabulous Summer Necklace…for a cause

The Blue Wave Tsunami Necklace ($30) shown here would make the perfect summer accessory and the company who sells it, Jewelry for a Cause donates $6.50 from the purchase of this necklace to the Red Cross Japanese Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami disaster relief efforts! There are lots of other styles on the website. The purchase of each style has a portion of the purchase price donates to ca cause or charity…so update your summer wardrobe and do a good deed! Click here to check out the site.

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