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Get Busy on the Green with Ame and Lulu

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Move over boys, golf just got a lot more feminine. Ame and Lulu have created a line of super-cute golf head covers and totes, designed for the sassy and sophisticated femme athlete.
Say goodbye to grandpa plaids and sock-like covers, in exchange for toiles, stripes and zebra prints. If golf isn’t your game, they also make […]

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What to Wear with the Swing in Spring Temps

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Wahoo!  It’s 72 degrees in DC today!  This hot, then cold, then colder-than-ever weather is driving me crazy!  I just want it to stay muy caliente!  I recently packed away my “winter” clothes but it’s not exactly warm enough for “spring” ware, or is it?  Here are some fun mixes and matches that you can […]

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Step into Spring: Silpada Jewelry Give-a-Way

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Enter now to win one of three Silpada prizes. Email The Girls (at) ChickSpeak (dot) com and tell us what makes you excited about Spring…yes, it’s officially Spring here in the US!
First Prize: Silpada green mother of pearl, green leather, tiger’s eye and pyrite bracelet for an earthy and colorful look. Fits up to 7″ […]

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The Allure of Dior: Enter to Win Spring Line Worth $400

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The Flower Blossom Palette (above, far left), an iridescent and pastel highlighter, was inspired by the bright enamel of Victoire de Castellane’s “Diorette” jewelry collection. We want to spread the word on behalf of Allure and shed some light onto your spring look by giving it away along with the entire spring collection of Dior […]

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This Season’s ‘Gotta Have It” Color

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We just stumbled upon this outfit from Banana Republic and have been seeing this trend from runways to retail. Of the “must have” colors this season for your wardrobe is navy.
Add in the breezy look of this shift dress, paired with a delicate cardigan with soft pattern or print, and you’ve got a mod look […]

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Sex and the City Inspired: J’Aime Demoiselle

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I’m obsessed with Chesley McLaren!
Illustrator/author/style-maven turned designer debuted her Spring ‘08 collection back in September and ever since then, the masses have been eagerly awaiting its public arrival! Fashion insiders tell me that some of her frocks might be displayed on the Silver Screen in the much anticipated Sex and the City movie.
Currently, the clothing […]

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New York Fashion Week 101

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NY Fashion Week is in full swing and I’m here to report on some of my fall favorites.  What lead me to pick these fashion frocks was either pure inspiration/awe or the sheer fact that I could actually see myself wearing the complete outfit while running to grab some Starbucks (my vice), given no budget […]

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Origins Foaming Face Wash= EcoFabulous

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It’s cold out here in the nation’s capitol.  This week’s cold has this Texan shivering in her boots.  Which brings me to part of my winter face routine. 
 I have found the creamiest, decadent, part-organic, and super foamy cleanser in Origins Organic Foaming Face Wash. 
I personally am not a fan of cleansers that don’t lather.  It’s […]

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Wonderfully Made Jewelry: Social Entrepreneurship at Its Finest

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We fell in love with this jewelry line several months ago, not just based on the quality of the pieces or the creative designs, but because this company is all about one profound thing:
“To create hope for the victims of sex trafficking by providing sustainable jobs producing high quality handicrafts and jewelry.”
Very simply, Wonderfully Made’s (WM) model […]

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Balm-Shell Lips for Winter

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These balm-shell beauties are will celebrate your inner bombshell!
Their eye-catching designs are sure to be a great conversation piece, and the convenient tin is perfect for pocketing every day or for toting around for a night on the town.
They’re affordable enough to collect in every flavor, and would be great to have on hand at […]

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