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December 2007
Where oh Where is Wii?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Wii by Nintendo
Soooo, who scored a Nintendo Wii this year?
As Christmas nears, I’ve heard from near desperate shoppers who are still in pursuit of the elusive game.
My sister called from the Midwest, asking me to check stores here, as if it’s readily available in the South.
A friend said she and her husband got up at 4 a.m. and went to two stores (including Best Buy) before they found a line with fewer than 10 people. They finally got one…
Another friend said the kids are getting an IOU to be filled on their birthdays.
Did you get one? If not, what are your plans for getting one?
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Did Costco make you go to the Mall?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Debate is brewing over Costco’s impact as a mall anchor, according to a recent story in Women’s Wear Daily.
While some research shows that Costco draws non-mall shoppers to malls, other experts say any positive effect of Costco on mall traffic is still undetermined.
Atlanta’s Cumberland Mall is one of four locations in the country with a mall based Costco. A fifth is planned for fall 2008 in the Los Angeles area.
Had you been to Cumberland Mall before Costco arrived up in 2006?
Did Costco make you go?
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The Black Enterprise Fashion Four Under 40
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The Sartorialist.com
Nana Boateng, 30, men's clothing designer
Black Enterprise Magazine recently unveiled 2007 Power Players under 40 including four names in fashion:
Nana Boateng, 30, designer (and cousin of Oswald Boateng) has outfitted everyone from Forest Whitaker to Derek Luke. He’s planning a men’s ready to wear line next year.
Kimora Lee Simmons, 32, creative director of Phat Fashions LLC needs little introduction. She has become a brand with Baby Phat merchandise and her own TV show.
Shane and Shawn Ward, 34, Founders of Detny are identical twins who launched a shoe collection in 2003. Their footwear is now sold in Nordstrom, Macy’s and more.
Venus Williams, 27, professional tennis player and fashionista who is launching EleVen, a clothing line at Steve & Barry’s that will retail for under $20.
Atlanta has a few fashion up & comers of color under 40 as well (and we’re not just talking Mychael Knight of Project Runway fame)…
Which Atlantans would you nominate for the list?
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Fart Smart
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Soooo…this is being called the “worst holiday gift ever”…
Subtle Butt, a square shield made of activated carbon fiber, sticks to the inside of your underwear with two adhesive straps. Its purpose? To filter flatulence.
Seriously.
A five-pack is $9.95 at garmentguard.com. It could be useful for holiday binge eaters.
What do you think of this invention?
What’s the strangest new product you’ve ever heard of?
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A fashionable new year
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
2008 promises to be filled with stylish trends and events…
two of note in ATL:
1) The arrival of H&M in Atlantic Station this Spring
2) The ongoing development of the Midtown Mile into Atlanta’s outdoor shopping strip
What fashionable trends/events are you looking forward to in the coming year?
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Is that really a sale?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The signs are up everywhere: 40 percent off this, 60 percent off that.
But when is a sale really a sale?
The Dec./Jan. issue of ShopSmart magazine reveals a sneaky retail trick; setting the regular price above the manufacturer suggested retail price to make a markdown look better.
When you’re out shopping, how do you figure out when you’re really getting a deal or when you’re just being snowed by a markup that has been marked down?
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High Heel-adays
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Holiday season means holiday parties and that means high heels and lots of standing around.
It took a rocket scientist to come up one source of with relief for women’s tired feet.
Insolia Inserts cushion and redistribute weight from the ball of the foot to the heel to increase the time you can stand on your feet. The inserts are $10 at CVS.
What’s your secret to surviving the high heel holidays?
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Taking Care of Denim
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Mary Kate Olsen in a pair of Earnest Sewn jeans.
The things we do for our jeans (especially now that we pay anywhere from $100 to $300 for most premium brands.)
Here are some of the new rules of denim care that we’ve heard:
1) Don’t wash your Earnest Sewn jeans for 6 months to let them “settle in”. A colleague complied, while wondering …how do the jeans know when six months is over?
2) Turn denim inside out before washing to prevent fading.
3) Hang dry your jeans to avoid shrinkage.
Have you heard of other “tips” for denim care?
What are some of the crazy things you do for your denim?
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Holiday Sales
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Sabot Shoes
Boot by Eileen Shields available at Sabot.
The holidays always bring opportunities to save money and do good at the same time. Check out the following events:
1) Dec. 7 & 8 - Shoe drive at Sabot to benefit Dress for Success. Bring one or more pairs of closed-toe, work appropriate shoes and receive 40% off a single purchase from the fall and winter collection.
2) Now to Dec. 20 - Toy Drive at Sage boutiques. Donate a new unwrapped toy valued at $10 or more and receive 25% off one clothing item. The store is also having a holiday party Saturday, Dec. 8 with discounts of 20 to 50%.
Some other holiday sales:
3) NV-U boutique at 465 Boulevard SE is offering $20 off any coat in store Today through Sunday, Dec. 9.
4) Now until Dec. 31 Miss Jessie’s products for curls, kinks and waves are buy 1 get 1 free at Urbanbella (141 W. Wieuca Road) or urbanbella.com. (good while supplies last).
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Victoria’s Secret weapon
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
CBS.com
Heidi Klum, host of the 12th annual Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
A few things occurred to me yesterday when I tuned in to the Victoria’s Secret 12th annual fashion show on CBS:
1) It should have been called the Heidi Klum show (not that I’m complaining) featuring her husband Seal and her model friends
2) All models want to be moms when they “retire”
3) If they weren’t in the tabloids every week, I would believe the Spice Girls, or at least their talent, had been cryopreserved for the past six years.
4) Models Adriana Lima and Miranda Kerr look a lot alike.
5) Actor Jeremy Piven (spotted in the audience) scares me.
Oh, and the lingerie looked good too.
What are your thoughts on the show?
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Paid Self-Park at Phipps
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
If you’ve been to Phipps Plaza lately (since Saturday), you may have noticed new signs for UpFront Plus!
It’s a new parking service at the P3 Peachtree Street entrance, just in time for the holidays.
For $4, you can self-park in one of 140 allocated spots and attendants will help you with strollers, packages, etc. Phipps says the service is great for holiday shoppers and shoppers with children.
For $7 plus tip, you can still use valet.
What do you think a busy shopper should do?
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A Fragrance Wardrobe
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Ann Taylor
Ann Taylor Possibilities, $42 for 1.7 oz.
About 800 new fragrances were launched this year and everyone it seems is getting into the game.
Celebrities including Usher and Mariah Carey released debut scents this fall, as did stores such as Ann Taylor.
Some experts believe everyone should have a fragrance wardrobe, as in not just one signature scent, but many different ones that you change when your mood changes.
How many fragrances do you own?
What new scents do you love?
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