Made in Arizona: Local Gem

I am not much of a mall shopper...but, since it is the Christmas holidays and time to try to find a gift for everyone there comes a time to visit the mall:)  I was at Park Place Mall and decided randomly to walk into Santa Fe Trading Company and I am so glad I did.  I thought that their Turquoise jewelry was amazing!  Especially a great right hand ring that takes up the whole half of your hand...definitely a conversation piece.  The cost was around the low to mid 100's...so, I haven't bought anything yet...but, everyone should visit for some great turquoise pieces. 

Tucson, the Next Hot Spot?

With all of the talk about the next Mall of America being built in the location of my new home in the Vail area I thought I had hit a goldmine. Alas, I have heard that this rumor is merely a rumor and will not be happening. This past weekend I did the research and found that one of the investors had worked on the Mall of America, but is not building a "Mall of America" in Tucson. They will however be building a Hot Spot called Passages of Tucson that will bring together spas that of course are very well-known in the Arizona area and building upon that well-known focus of Arizona and bringing it together with great shops and hotels. Kind of like a Las Vegas where you replace the gambling with relaxing. I love the idea...it won't really be done for another 15 years (I know crazy)...but, I am thinking that it will be open to check out through those 15 years, just not finished.  So, we shall see...keep a look out and lets see if this turns into another Las Vegas. 

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Sex and the City Movie Official Trailer

Get ready! This will be a classic!

Beauty Finds: CVS

I can be lost in a CVS for hours...this past weekend I was there for 1 hour just searching the aisles for interesting products and great deals.  This is what I found and I thought I would share with everyone:

1. *There was a sale buy 1 Cover Girl item, get the other 50% off...such a deal, I decided to try the new Lash Blast that Drew Barrymore is on the ads for.
2. Aveeno Clear Complexion Cleansing Pads-one side has a scrub, the other side has a cleansing pad.  I love these!
3. Nads Hair Removal Strips-AMAZING!  I wasn't sure if this would be too difficult to use, but for $6, I figured we shall see!  It comes with 24 strips and it is so easy to use!  I used it on my lip and chin and saved myself $15-20!  Now, eyebrows, I stick with Anastasia at Nordstrom but, for everything else I can now do it myself.
4. I wanted the Pond's makeup removal cream...but, at about $8, I figured I would try the CVS version (generic brand) and I love it for half of the price!  
5. Rose Water-just smells great and fresh.
6. Mane N Tail Conditioner, it works so great in your hair, makes it nice and soft. 

Beauty Beyond Words, Brushes with Greatness, GWP happy

I used to be in marketing for Saks Fifth Avenue and have personally worked for Brushes with Greatness at the New York store.  It was an event to behold and it was worth the extra hours because I got the coveted gift bag for free!  (And, I still have it!)  This event is worth the money...save up $150 a year to go and get all of your makeup and get a free makeup bag, this year it is a golden tote filled with so many fabulous, might I add expensive samples of products you may not always try or buy for that matter...This event happens should be going on now...I have not found any date that the event starts on. 

AZ Events to Travel For

If you like getting Goodie Bags, check out the following events:

Girl's Night Out

This event takes place on February 28th, 2008 and sounds similar to the Shecky's Girls Night Out that takes place in New York and has goodie bags that are talked about for months...the goodie bags are the size of paper grocery bags full of everything you could think of that will last until the next Shecky's Girls Night Out.  

http://girlsnightout.scheckys.com/NYC/Spring2007/default.asp

Plus, good news, you can experience the Shecky's Girls Night Out this Spring 2008, so get ready for a great bag!

Now, the Tucson version I went to about a month ago had a lot of local boutiques and jewelers...I am excited to see what the Phoenix event will hold...the tickets are only $12.99 (compared to the New York $30) to get the Beauty Gift Bag.  Now the gifts are not as grand as the New York's...but, it is always fun to leave with something and the event benefits Sojourner Center and their shelters for abused Women.   www.girlsnightoutaz.com 

27 Dresses Trailer GREAT QUALITY!

Looks like it could be a mix of My Best Friends Wedding and the Wedding Planner with cute costumes...we shall see on January 11th...From the screen writer of the Devil Wears Prada and with Katherine from Grey's Anatomy...

America's Next Top Model Losses

Sadly Lisa Lost last week...I thought she had a lot of potential and I hope she moves on beyond the strip clubs...but, I really thought she should win...maybe it is the mixed bias there, but oh well:)

But, I can say gladly, Bianca was cut yesterday.  I think that she was ghetto and immature throughout the whole show...when it came time for eliminations I was always rooting for her to be booted, and finally it has happened...I think they only had her stay around so long for the drama.  We will see if she pops up on any ads in the future like we see on those final contestants today randomly in catalogs or on commercials...snaps to the girls!  But, I do have to say, I like how they styled her in this shoot:)

Just Add Bangs

Why get bored with your look or have to go all the way with a real commitment of cutting your hair?  Check out a great hair accessory, clip-on, human hair bangs.  Yes, ladies it is now as simple as clipping in your bangs and you have a new look.  I will be sporting my personal clip-on bangs with my new bob very soon for a new and improved look.   You can find the bangs at hair care stores like Sally's or online at places like:

http://store.baronunlimited.com/bangs

So, go from boring to bombshell without worrying about regretting it ever again...and it is less than $30!  And lasts longer than a cut would:)

Unique Getaways Just Around the Corner in Bisbee

Take Advantage of the Shady Dell Trailer experience that is not only inexpensive but looks like it could be wildly fun and Kate Spade used this location for her 2006 ad campaign...so, why not take advantage of something so close to Tucson?

Fashion Related Event

The Old Tucson Studios is having an exhibit called, A History of the Movies, which tells the story of how the land used to be a popular location for Western films...I am planning on going to see the costumes from the movies...you never know what might be there to inspire.  10 am-6 pm daily, for more information go to www.oldtucson.com 

Sharing is Caring

Use the following code: OOPSE on the Electric Ladyland site to get a 10% discount until December 9th!  The store is all over Phoenix, but, why not take advantage of the great deal online.