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Shoe Shopping for the Cankle Crowd

Shoe Shopping for the Cankle Crowd

In a world that is sometimes unfair, all women should be able to count on one thing – being able to find cute shoes. But for women with less than perfectly tapered ankles, a love affair with shoes is fraught with disappointment. How do you draw attention to your feet and legs without putting the ...

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Give and Take with Swap-O-Matic

Give and Take with Swap-O-Matic

Do you prefer shopping – or swapping? A group of collaborators in New York have decided to serve a very specific niche customer with a new kind of vending machine: The Swap-O-Matic. This experiment isn’t about making money. It’s intended to serve as a commentary on our society of immediate gratification and an exploration of ...

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Has Groupon Lost Its Appeal?

Has Groupon Lost Its Appeal?

Oh, Groupon! I used to be a huge fan. Now, I rarely read a deal, much less do any shopping through your site. What are some of my pet peeves? Glad you asked. Here are the top 3 issues that I’ve had with this site over the past couple of years. I’m sure I’m not ...

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Would You Hire a Personal Shopper?

Would You Hire a Personal Shopper?

There are two types of people who can benefit from having a personal shopper: those who love fashion and those who hate it. The one common denominator that links people who tend to hire a professional to shop for them is that they are super busy. Let’s say you adore fashion and you enjoy shopping ...

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What’s On Your January Shopping List?

What’s On Your January Shopping List?

MSN has a great list of the best things to buy in January. This includes electronics (from online stores), winter apparel, and furniture. Retailers are getting rid of old stock to make way for new items. Plus, they need to start the year strong after the post-Christmas sales slump. Buying a new coat for next ...

Five Buzz Phrases to Save You Cash on Los Angeles Car Insurance

Five Buzz Phrases to Save You Cash on Los Angeles Car Insurance

  When it comes to shopping for Los Angeles car insurance, there are a lot of things to consider. A person must think about the type of protection that they want to have on their policies. They also must think about how to get the most amount of coverage for an amount of money that ...

10 Tips for Returning Christmas Gifts

10 Tips for Returning Christmas Gifts

The biggest shopping day of the year is Black Friday. But the biggest return week of the year is between Christmas and New Year’s Day. These days, most stores are prepared for this influx of gift recipients who just don’t like what they got. But this doesn’t mean they all have a hassle free return ...

Shopping for a Wacky Gift? Try an iPhone App

Shopping for a Wacky Gift? Try an iPhone App

Are you shopping for a great gag gift for a friend this holiday season? You might consider sending them an iPhone app that will raise eyebrows. Here, we’ll peruse some of the stranger options you could choose to give. There are about half a million apps available from which to choose. This list is just ...

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Do You Wish for MICHE This Christmas?

Do You Wish for MICHE This Christmas?

If you’re looking for a gift that will stand the test of time and even change with the seasons, I’ve got a recommendation. About a year ago, I bought my first bag from MICHE (rhymes with fishy). Now, I’ve got what looks like three different purses in my wardrobe – but they are really 3 ...

Surf Clothing That Gives Back

Surf Clothing That Gives Back

Anyone familiar with the action sports clothing industry knows that there are a plethora of competitors out there. From Quicksilver to RVCA to Hurley and Billabong, how should one choose which to wear and which to leave on the rack at the store? Since most of this type of apparel looks and feels roughly the ...

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