congratulations to Robin Parmer!   you have won a $75 gift certificate for Stella & Dot, courtesy of the lovely Stylist, Patricia Carlile.  Please connect with Patricia (patriciacarlile (at) rocketmail (dot) com) this week to claim your prize.

i’ll be hosting my a Stella & Dot party at my house soon – what about you?

Who needs new jewelry??

a friend of mine from my Stella & Dot days has graciously offered a $75 gift certificate for the entire Stella & Dot line. all you need to do is leave a comment letting us know your favorite item from the new fall collection.  an extra entry if you like Patricia’s Stella & Dot Facebook page.  what the heck – and another if you like my new Troolie Facebook page (comment here to let us know once you liked us). really, what is there not to like?  winner to be chosen at random and announced here and on our FB pages on August 22th.  you have until August 21st to comment and like us.  GOOD LUCK!

i’ve chosen my favorite item from the fall collection – the Isadora Bib Necklace - and have included it in my Fall Color Story.  the palette i’m loving for fall is grey as a strong neutral + warm pops of lipstick red and mustard yellow.  grey is my new favorite neutral – and i really do love it with every color.  the red and mustard just scream “FALL!” to me.   plaid is another fall favorite pattern of mine.

i love the elegance of this ensemble – very Mad Men (this is classic style, not a trend) – sexy, classy and cool.  The Stella & Dot Isadora Bib necklace brings the whole thing up a notch – but i also think it would look perfect with a simple sweater (or t-shirt) and jeans.  grey pearls with just a hint of sparkle?  what’s not to love.

Dress: $84.99  Mod Cloth
Shoes:  $265 Zappos
Necklace:  $128 Stella & Dot
Tights: $18 Hue
Clutch: $132 Inge Christopher
Hat:  $14.99 Target

Please feel free to post the contest on Twitter or FB and send to your friends!

**Thank you**

i can’t even remember where i first heard of Supportland- but i just got an email that announced they are launching here in Portland in April!  woo hoo.

What is Supportland?  well – it’s a reward card that works across a multitude of local businesses.  it’s all high-tech and i-phone ready.  you can earn points when you shop/eat at participating businesses – and then you can redeem them at any participating business as well!  it’s like a multi-functioning license to splurge.

(do you get the name now?  SupPORTLAND? SUPPORTland?  clever).

If you live here and own a business and want to know more – they are offering several presentations about how it works and how you can get involved on the ground level:
1.  March 8th, 6:30pm at Zoomtopia (810 SE Belmont)
2.  March 9th, 7:00pm at Laughing Plant (4110 SE Woodstock Blvd)
3.  March 10th, 9:30pm at Zoomtopia (810 SE Belmont)
(if you can’t make an event – contact the Supportland folks)

anyhoo – i wanted to let local portland businesses and shoppers know about this wonderful idea and hopefully those of you in other cities will brainstorm how to make it work in your town.

hello retailers:  i just got the word on a new exchange program from Miss Oopsthat i thought i’d pass along!

if you manage a clothing, accessory, lingerie or gift shop – you might find some of the Miss Oops products as a fun add-on sale.  the name alone is fun and sassy and the packaging has a retro cool vibe.
their product line has expanded tremendously since i first carried their Rescue Sponge (a great way to remove make up and deodorant – a must for dressing room mishaps!).

from hair products to creams, to boob-related items and personal tidiness – there are many to choose from.  and it’s easy to try something out because with their exchange program, you can swap out products that aren’t moving and try something else (all you need is a minimum order of $250).

Contact Ginger@missoops.com for details or to place your order.

Hello to all the lovely and stylish people who read my blog.  i just want to thank you for reading and commenting and enjoying my musings on retail and clothes and jewels and the like.

I’m adoring a (somewhat) new jewelry line that i’ve become involved with called Stella & Dot.  and i’m happy to pass on a 25% off discount to you – my blog friends!  Enter FAMILY09 at checkout.  Good only Nov 25 – 27.

There are so many lovely items in this collection that i’m crazy about – thought i’d point out a couple of my favorites to add a little “somthin’ somthin’ ” to your holiday wardrobe.

i jsut got the Heirloom Bracelet for myself and it’s stunning.  it really looks like a vintage piece that’s been handed down for generations and ended up in your jewelry box.  it fits a little loose – has a slightly heavy feeling – as if it’s real diamonds!  it’s very decadent.

the Adrienne Chain earrings and sexy hanging from your ears.  kinda glam, kinda rock-n-roll and very eye-catching.  adds great sizzle to a simple and sleek outfit. 

the Natasha Bib necklace is a true show stopper.  it’s mix of fine bead work, sparkly gems, pearls,  and silk flowers make it hard to stop staring. 

And though all of these will add pizazz to your holiday outfit – keep them circulating on regular days too!  a tank top and jeans never felt so special when paired with any of the above (but please – not all!).

Have a Wonderful Thanksgiving!

xoxo

~kate