Month: June 2016

  • Weekly News Update

    Like these posts? Follow us on Twitter or Facebook — this is the edited version of what we’re reading! You can also follow us on Pinterest and Instagram, or via our RSS feed. Fashionista shares expert advice on buying an engagement ring. Racked reports on a panel discussion called “Dear Retailer,” which took place during NYC’s recent CurvyCon —…

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  • Frugal Friday: Pleated Sleeveless Blouse

    Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I was just in Uniqlo the other day, and this pleated sleeveless blouse was being displayed with tons of bottoms. It’s difficult to find a single view that shows how pretty it is from both the front and back, but…

  • Coffee Break: ‘Friar’ Shopper

    Hobo is a solid brand for affordable, quality leather. They have a very popular, long-running bestseller, the Lauren wallet, but today I’m featuring this shoulder bag, the Friar. Note that the leather has a soft, distressed look to it, which can be great, but some colors may veer a little too far into the “ooh, she needs…

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    How to Choose a Home Security System

    We haven’t talked about home security systems before, and a recent comment thread spurred us to give the topic its own post. While you may find it hard to name many companies beyond ADT (the country’s biggest security company), new technology has opened the market to lots of competitors. Some of those, like SimpliSafe (which a few readers have…