Happy Birthday All About Appearances!

Thursday, May 15th, 2008

This week I get to celebrate two birthdays. Last Sunday I celebrated my own. Today, I celebrate the 1st birthday of this blog, and with it, my first year blogging. Just as I took time to think about my path on the occasion of my birthday, I’ve been thinking a lot about […]

Why do people still read buy fashion magazines?

Thursday, February 7th, 2008

I’ve never really been into fashion magazines. Then again, I wasn’t really into fashion until this year. So, I recently decided to start looking at some well known fashion magazines and see what they were all about.
Fortunately, I didn’t have to spend money on them. I can read them free […]

Trying to be frugal: Drinking cheaper

Wednesday, February 6th, 2008

This post is part of a series on the frugal things that my husband and I do — as well as some things we’re still working on. For more background information, please check out the introduction to the series. Other posts in the series will appear as links in the comments section.
The money […]

The Fabulous! Festival for February ‘08

Monday, February 4th, 2008

Welcome to the Fabulous! Festival for February 2008! We had a great turnout again and with so many fabulous posts, choosing which ones to feature was tougher than ever.
February’s featured links
I did narrow it down, though, and here are my favorites from head to toe.
Legally blonde, don’t sue
Hair is fascinating because […]

Re: The skinny on stripes and lines: The basics

Saturday, February 2nd, 2008

Wondering why vertical lines make you look taller? And why are horizontal stripes all over clothing even though they supposedly make people look fatter?
Make sure to check out my post, The skinny on stripes and lines: The basics, at The Bargain Queens. I answer those and other questions on vertical and […]

What I was wearing and my (non)acceptance speech

Friday, February 1st, 2008

Last night I posted a photo of me waiting anxiously for news about The Fabbies. Unfortunately, news has been almost nonexistent and it appears that the awards ceremony has been postponed, that last night there was a nomination party instead, and that the video of the party won’t be available till next week. […]

All dressed up and no place to go

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

The Fabbie Awards “nomination party” is supposed to be tonight in New York. There is supposed to be a streaming video of it… well, now. So far, it doesn’t look good and it’s driving me nuts because I really did want to watch the video. I’m still crossing my fingers that we Bargain […]

Re: Festival of Frugality #110

Wednesday, January 30th, 2008

Be sure to check out this week’s Festival of Frugality, hosted by Mrs Micah. After all, who doesn’t like saving money?
Of course, I like saving money so that I can spend it elsewhere, but maybe that doesn’t even count as saving.
It shouldn’t come as a surprise then that […]

Please vote for The Bargain Queens

Sunday, January 27th, 2008

I’m reposting this because the Fabbies site was temporarily down, but looks to now be up, working, and ready for your votes.
I have great news to share: The Bargain Queens has been nominated for a Fabbie award in the shopping category!
The Fabbies are a new award for fashion blogs, one that has been […]

Happy New Year!

Tuesday, January 1st, 2008

Happy New Year, everyone!
This past year has certainly been exciting, but I’m not sad to see it go. I have a feeling that 2008 is going to be a really awesome year and I’m looking forward to see what the future has in store.
I hope 2008 is a great year for all […]