Nike iD Running Shoes

With all of the miles I've been running this year, my old Nike Shox have been taking a serious beating, so I recently treated myself to a new pair of Nike iD running shoes! I didn't find any shoes in stores that I loved, but I wanted to keep my Nike + compatibility so I opted to try out Nike iD. I chose my shoe, color combination on everything right down to the laces, and even had them embroider my name on the side! I got my order in just in time to guarantee Christmas delivery so I will have time to break them in even before my new years resolution goes into full effect! The shoes were shipped to me directly from Nike's factory in China and I couldn't be more pleased with the results!! Check 'em out:



Nike Shox Turbo + VI iD Running Shoe $130 @ Nike.com




Nike Shox Turbo + VI iD Running Shoe $130 @ Nike.com

Gap's Holiday Cheer

The Gap has been spreading holiday cheer with their cheerleading commercials (I am a total sucker for the kids version) and their traveling cheer team. The Gap team was featured on Extra recently, check out the video below:

Maybe it has something to do with my secret obsession with cheerleading movies (ahem Bring It On), but these TV spots had me buying nearly everyone on my list something at the Gap (I am absolutely positive they will love the gifts too!).

Even I was gifted a super cute graphic necklace tee designed by Stella McCartney for Gap's (Product) Red collection (don't hate on my dry cleaner's hanger)! I can't wait to wear it!

Gap (PRODUCT) RED™ Stella T
Regular Price $28.00 now $19.99 @ The Gap (note half the profits from Gap (PRODUCT) RED™ styles go directly to the global fund to fight AIDS.)

If you are looking for a last minute gift for a girlfriend, sister, or a little something for yourself check out my personal Gap favorites:

1) Destructed easy straight jeans (light wash) $69.50; 2) Suede fringe hobo $150; 3) Navajo slipper booties $24.99; 4) Wool blend cape $39.99-$59.99; 5) Mesh chain necklace $39.50; 6) Grosgrain-trimmed cardigan $54.50;

(also file under: six ways to spend a Gap gift card)

R.I.P. Brittany Murphy

Brittany Murphy died at age of 32 this morning in Los Angeles. The cause of death is still under investigation, but is reportedly due to cardiac arrest. Murphy was in two of my favorite movies, "Girl, Interrupted" and of course "Clueless", her breakout role. Watch a clip of Clueless below:



R.I.P. Brittany Murphy. Our thoughts are with her friends & family!

Brand To Love: Boots

I can't live without my Soap & Glory scrub, a brand distributed by Boots, so I decided to try some hand & body cream by Boots and I was equally smitten. Now, everytime I am in Target I find myself loading up on the two brands!


{top} Boots Original Beauty Formula Bath and Body Gift Set (2 - pc.) $24.99; Boots Original Beauty Formula Lip Salve $6.79; Boots Original Beauty Formula Cuticle Oil $6.79; @ Target

{bottom} Boots Original Beauty Formula Hand Cream $6.79; Boots Original Beauty Formula Cleansing Milk $6.79; Boots Original Beauty Formula Body Cream $10.19; @ Target

Elle Magazine Jan 2010: Britney Spears, Lady Gaga, & Brooklyn Decker

Britney Spears graces the cover of Elle's January 2010 issue with her adorable boys. The January cover is a flip cover with Lady Gaga sharing the honor. It is so great to see the pop princess looking happy and healthy! For Gaga's Elle shoot, she stayed true to her lyrics "walk, walk fashion baby, work it move that bitch crazy" with a more fashion-y pictorial. The magazine also features Brooklyn Decker's menswear inspired shoot that was featured on MTV's the City.

Check out the photos below:

Britney Spears:



Lady Gaga:


Brooklyn Decker:


For more images please visit elle.com

L.A.M.B. & Harajuku Lovers Laptop & Gadget Cases

My macbook is in need of stylish covering as my bubblegum pink bag is feeling a bit tired. Enter Gwen Stefani's line of fun & uber stylish gadget carriers and suddenly PBL's MVP is in business:


{top} Harajuku Lovers 15" Sleeve - Super Hot Heroes print $34.95; L.A.M.B. 13" Ultraviolet Leather Sleeve - Absinthe $199.95; L.A.M.B. 15" Signature Coated Canvas Sleeve $99.95;

{bottom} L.A.M.B. 15" Ultraviolet Leather Sleeve - Nero $199.95; L.A.M.B. Signature Coated Canvas Gadget Pouch $49.95; Harajuku Lovers 13" Sleeve - Kanji Girls print $34.95;

Minkoff Brights

My wardrobe of late has been saturated with black. A colorful bag or accessory is the easiest way to make a look pop, so I am seeking these brights from Rebecca Minkoff...


1) Clutch in Violet $330 2) Loop Bracelet in Orange Stripe $48 3) Loop Bracelet in Pink Stripe $48 4) Virginia Laptop Bag in Pink Stripe $98 5)Double Zip Bracelet $58 in flu pink 6) Double Zip Bracelet in black patent $58 all @ Rebecca Minkoff

If you are in the D.C. area, the Rebecca Minkoff sample sale is this coming weekend (December 19th) at Hotel Helix, 1430 Rhode Island NW, Washington DC 10am-4pm, All sales are final, spend $500 to get an additional 10% off! For those of you not near a Minkoff sample sale fret not, they will be hosting an after Christmas sale ONLINE! More details on that later!

Charley 5.0 Sample Sale

{images via the Charley 5.0 Holiday 2009 Lookbook}

What: Charley 5.0 Sample Sale
When: Wednesday December 9: 10:00 am to 7:00 pm; Thursday, December, 10: 10:00 am to 7:00 pm.
Where: Salt Works Jeans/Charley 5.0 Showroom at 230 West 39th Street, 15th Floor, New York City.
Why: Get this season's hottest trends for less and if you spend $250 or more there is a free gift

Steals 'n Deals at Beauty Crunch

If you are looking for great deals on gifts for the makeup gurus on your shopping list be sure to browse the amazing deals over at Beauty Crunch! The sales are final, but the prices are impossible to beat! I always find that holiday gift makeup sets have great value, and I frequently use them to sample new products, brands and colors. Getting these type of gift sets/package deals at a further discount makes me want to cry with happiness. I will provide a description of the deals and comparison pricing below for those of you who may be skeptical as to the savings...


{1} Stila step out & shine color collection normally $36, now $16 @ Beauty Crunch { the set contains: Stila Multi-Effect Mascara - Black (deluxe sample size) (full size mascara retails for $20); Stila Convertible Color - Orchid (discontinued color, convertible color retails for $26); Stila All Over Shimmer Liquid (sample size) (full size shimmer liquid retails for $22); Stila Pomegranate Crush Lip and Cheek Stain (deluxe sample size) ( full size retails for $24)}; Stila get glossed set 1 and 2 normally $42, now $12 per set @ Beauty Crunch (each set includes three .03 oz lip glazes); Stila charmed eye shadow palette normally $40, now $10 @ Beauty crunch; Stila My Mother, My Hero normally $30, now $18 {0.17 oz Baked Eye Shadow Trio in Gold (gold, bronze, ivory) (full size retails for $28); 0.32 oz Illuminating Finishing Powder in Bronze (bronze shimmer) (full size retails for $28); 0.13 oz Lip Color in Natalie (a perfect plum) (full size retails for $10); 0.15 oz Lash Visor Waterproof Mascara in Black (full size retails for $20)- Gold Linen Clutch}

{2} Stila out of line - smudge pot trio normally $32, now $12 @ Beauty Crunch (set includes Smudge Pots in - Black, Bronze, and Gray; full size smudge pots retail for $20); Too Faced Glamour To Go Lip Gloss & Eye Shadow Pocket Palette normally $18.50, now $7.40 @ Beauty Crunch (set includes 6 lip glosses and 4 eye shadows);

{3} Pop Beauty Beauty Cabinet normally $38, now $15.20 @ Beauty Crunch (set includes Bronzer, 3 silky cheek colors, black eyeliner, gold highlighter, 10 fresh eye colors, and 6 lip dews); Stila Traveler Brush Set normally $75, now $18 @ Beauty Crunch {set includes #1 Blush brush/#5 All Over Shadow brush/#6 Lip brush/#7 Precision Crease brush/#13 One Step Eyeliner brush}; Stila the runway look set, normally $40, now $15 @ Beauty Crunch {set includes three shadows & Kajal Eye Liner in Onyx; Stila Pretty Face Set - Deep, normally $35,now $16 @ Beauty Crunch (set includes Deep includes: illuminating tinted moisturizer (shade 2), 2 perfecting foundations (shades G and H), a major lash mascara (black) & lip glaze (blackberry))

Barbie by Christian Louboutin

The fabulous, sexier, and slimmer Cat Burglar Barbie by Christian Louboutin is now available! Get yours before they are gone!







$150 at Net-A-Porter


Santa, if you are reading this, could you be a doll & have your elves whip up one of these for me? (puns absolutely intended)