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What I would wear to Bloggy Bootcamp

by Stacy on May 1, 2010

I had a wonderful opportunity to help Cindy from Skip to My Lou get wardrobe ready for Bloggy Bootcamp. It was a pretty big deal to me since Skip to My Lou is one of the first sites I started following and I adore Cindy. It was also a lot of fun because I had the chance to live vicariously through her since I just couldn’t justify a blogging excursion this year.

Our shapes were quite different; I’m an apple, she’s a pear but we found some fantastic pieces in her existing wardrobe (nothing like saving $$$ and using what you already have). Still, you know I had to create a few looks anyways … so, if I were going to Bloggy Bootcamp, you’d see me wearing these awesome looks.

Outfit 1 – Blogger Casual – It’s cool, modern, and most importantly comfortable.
Photographer Jacket – Boden $65
Pink Top – Anthropologie $48 (SOLD OUT)
Steel Grey Chinos – Land’s End $34.50 (ON SALE!!)
Blushing Bright Hoops – Anthropologie $61 (SOLD OUT)

Outfit 2: Work it Girl – Professional, Polished yet comfy (noticing a trend?)
Black & White Top – Banana Republic $40 (SOLD OUT)
Multi Row Necklace – White House | Black Market $30 (SOLD OUT)
Black Pants – Use a pair you already own and save some $$

Outfit 3: Do-It-All Look – This look can go anywhere, anytime – Dinner, Conference, Date, you name it
Sweet Pea Royal Blue Top – Nordstrom $58
Black Pants – Again any pair will do

Outfit 4: Lovely Lady – Feminine, Fashionable, Comfortable …
Blue Paisley Dress – Land’s End $79.50
Navy Cardigan – J. Crew $70 (ON SALE!!)
Green Necklace – J.C. Penney $14

Like what you see here? Or what an wardrobe consultation of your very own? Go ahead, email me … It’s FREE!!

Update: I just saw there is a Bloggy Bootcamp coming to Austin!! Guess I’ll be needing these outfits after all

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KSW’s Handy Dandy Gift Guide

by Stacy on December 2, 2009

Handy Dandy Christmas

Cuisinart Countertop Water-Filtration System from Amazon ~ $146
Hot and Cold Water at your fingertips! Great for families with kids, health minded folks and earth lovers who want to cut out bottled water for good
Solar Light from Bed Bath & Beyond ~ $15
Ladies will love these color changing solar powered jewels for their lawn. Great for folks who love to garden, lay by the pool, or relax in their own backyards
Snow Cone Maker from Bed Bath & Beyond ~ $30
Perfect for Moms who love to party with their kids or kids who still love to party with their Moms
Paper Recycling Center from Discovery Store ~ $17.50
Parents need every opportunity they can get to bond with teens and tweens, and bonding that includes crafting is always A-OK with me
Sodastream Jet Starter Kit from Amazon ~ $100
Give a gift that will help save a large family some $$$ this year, this soda maker has so many flavor options they’ll never go back to the $4 name brands
All in One Tailgate Cooler from Bed Bath & Beyond ~ $140
Talk about having it all – this compact cooler has a removable cooler, a propane grill (no messy charcoal to worry about) and BBQ tools – Guys will LOVE it!
Snow Fort Mold from One Step Ahead ~ $7
Perhaps the ultimate family bonding gift, for just $7 you can build your very own igloo or defensive wall. Winter will never be the same at your house
Folding Recycling Bags (set of 3)from Gaiam ~ $16
I applaud all great efforts to make recycling easier for everyone, but these might be my favorite. If you know someone who cares about recycling, chances are they’ll love these too.
Set of 6 Jumbo Stacking Mugs from World Market ~ $15
Not only do these make the mornings more fun, but they also promote group activities {say, family hot coccoa night } and save on much needed kitchen space

Trust me, I know how hard it can be to find the perfect gift for all your loved ones during the holiday season. That is why, KSW has scoured the web looking for the perfect gifts. Best of all, if you don’t find what you’re looking for … we’re offering to find it for you! Drop us a message me on FB, Twitter, or by email and we’ll try and find something truly special for all those hard to shop for folks in your life ~ Happy Holidays!

There’s more Handy Dandy Gift Ideas listed here

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KSW At Your Service

by Stacy on October 5, 2009

I thought it was about time we try something a little bit different here at KSW. Something fun for everyone ~ a tad indulgent ~ call it a KSW Guilty Pleasure, if you will. For the next several months, I have decided to offer some FREE services to my readers. Thats right, FREE. No strings attached. We could all use something FREE right about now, right?

Option 1: FREE Kids Room or Nursery Inspiration Board

Expecting a little one or thinking of changing your nursery into a big kid room? Why not let KSW help you design your new space FOR FREE! All you have to do is give us a starting point for your design. This could be a favorite color, a wall color you already have, a piece of furniture, a theme or even your child’s favorite TV show or stuffed animal. We’ll take it from there and work with you to create the space of your dreams within your chosen budget.

Examples of our inspiration boards: Nursery or Toddler Room

Option 2: FREE Personal Stylist Services

Find it literally impossible to shop for yourself these days? Do you have a hard time dressing your new body type after kids? No problem! Tell me a bit about yourself – your daily activities, your personal style, your favorite stores, your clothing budget and I’ll whip up a few fantastic new looks to take you through Fall & Winter.

Examples of Stylist Services: Colorful, Yet Comfortable , Weekend with Kids

Option 3: FREE Personal Shopper

Have a ton of folks to shop for this holiday season? Do you get a headache just thinking about it? Allow KSW to take a little pressure off of you this holiday season … send us an email telling us a bit about who you’re shopping for, your preferences {handmade, eco-friendly, etc} and the price range you’re willing to spend, then sit back, put your feet up, and leave the shopping to us. We’ll send you three great gift ideas and you can choose the one that best suits your needs. Go on, give it a try ~ what have you got to lose besides some hard to find quality time with your family this holiday season.

Examples of our Personal Shopping Services: Easter , Valentine’s Day, Earth Day

There you have it ~ three fabulous, fun, FREE services at your disposal. To take advantage of one or ALL of these service, just sent us an email, leave a comment on this post, or type a message on our FB discussion boards. We’ll feature the final outcome with our readers so everyone can benefit from these FREE services. I can’t wait to see what you guys have in store for me. Go ahead, give it a try.

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