We're fond of our lil' Outblush Editorial family, and are usually in accord regarding product selection, but sometimes we look at an item that a fellow editor has chosen and do a double take. Which is why we bring you Agree To Disagree, a new... [More]
Oh, but this week was fun, wasn't it? We drank green beer and found laptop bags for friends, and received flak for an artichoke purse. But! It's the weekend, and tomorrow is the first day of spring. So, celebrate by shopping! Art.com - Today only,... [More]
We don't usually shop in the Junior's section, but we're coming around for the slouchy chic energy of the Kensie Girl Shawl Cardigan ($49). Complete with a flattering deep V and concealed pockets, this casual number could be dressed up with leather skinnies or studded... [More]
Ladies, it's time for some spring cleaning, and we're going through our purse's oft-neglected makeup bag. It's currently full of travel-sized hair products, myriad lip sticks and glosses, a few eye shadow palettes with broken shadows. We're dumping all the makeup and keeping the sleek... [More]
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This week, we're all about maximizing our creative mojo - Maybe it's the first shoots of Spring foliage emerging from the soil, but we want to unearth our inner artist, and An Illustrated Life: Drawing Inspiration from the Private Sketchbooks of Artists, Illustrators and Designers... [More]
Every time we dip into the pool, we pretend we're the Little Mermaid. Our secret is out, and we're not embarrassed. But here's the thing - no one makes a clamshell bra you can actually swim in, so summer after summer, we slip into the... [More]
The massages, they get expensive. But you're stressed out. Tired. Sore. About ready to cry from lack of a massage. Solution? T-Spheres Massage Balls ($30-35). Available fragrance free or with scents like rose geranium or peppermint grapefruit, these little reflexology massage balls can be used... [More]
100% natural and vegan, Ecco Bella Mascara ($15) has a pure formula made from clay and iron oxides, without lacquer, shellac and alcohol, so our lashes stay undamaged and resilient. The same logic of a red clay facial applies to this mascara, and we love... [More]
When it comes to wristwatches, some of us at Outblush just can't have nice things. We bend, bash, play with, fold, spindle, and mutilate every one we get, and they all end up quite literally falling apart. So you're just going to have to wear... [More]
Add some fun to your plain ol' sneaks! The Printed Shoe Laces ($4) are the perfect accessory to spice up your sneaker collection. These fun printed laces are available in floral prints, stripes and dots. We're personally lovin' the dark floral print for Spring!... [More]
Sprucing up our suddenly Springy gardens gets and infusion of artsy street style with the Squatters Urban Gnomes ($78). As much as we love the Amelie gnome gag and the subsequent Travelocity gnome campaign, we needed "a hip update to the traditional garden gnome." Fill... [More]
A preppy nautical sweater is just the right item to transition us into spring. The Bay Breeze Sweater ($150) from Vineyard Vines will keep us warm when the evenings and mornings are chilly, but has just enough of that 'spring break in the Hamptons' feel... [More]
A spritz of Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose ($80) is just what we need to chase away the last dregs of winter weather! This limited-edition version of their Flowerbomb scent is a powerful burst (dare we say, explosion?) of intense roses, freesia,... [More]
Get playful as you lounge around in the Tulip Festival Romper ($58)! This nearly sheer cotton romper is cheerful and bright with a multi color tulip print on a navy blue background. It is the perfect little thing to throw on during the humid, balmy... [More]
We're crafty girls at heart, but we're a little intimidated by large sewing machines, especially since they can get pricey and complicated with features. The Portable Sewing Machine ($24) might just be the place for newbies to start. This cutie comes in candy apple red,... [More]
We can forgive Sienna Miller for her "Do I like Jude Law or not? Hmm. He cheated on me, like, eighty times before... I don't think he'll do it again," hemming and hawing, thanks to her fashion line Twenty8Twelve's chic Violet Blouse ($132). The buttery... [More]
Sizzle with style and white hot accessories! The Jimmy Choo Zulu Butterfly Clutch ($795) is a gorgeous pleated white leather clutch with a woven snake-effect butterfly embellishment. It is a definite eye-catcher!... [More]
Whimsical potentially to a fault, the Carousel Hummingbird Feeder ($70) feels like we're making our own little wonderland. Hummingbirds stand in for the usual horse suspects under a punchy red flag topped umbrella canopy bright enough for a circus. They drink from lovely blown glass... [More]
Not only is Rocco DiSpirito pretty damn easy on the eyes, his recipes are pretty easy on the tongue - and the waistline! His newest cookbook, Now Eat This!: 150 of America's Favorite Comfort Foods, All Under 350 Calories ($13) focuses on fast, easy, delicious... [More]
Ah, the daunting pencil skirt, too irresistible to pass by yet a little frightening to try. Do not forget that the curve-accentuating form is what makes this skirt timelessly sexy! She's still going after 60 years. We drool over the Neapolitan Pencil Skirt ($98), not... [More]
We're loving the hippie chic vibe of the Pom Pom Ottoman ($128). This overstuffed, nontraditional ottoman is stitched with soft and colorful fuzzy strands of just about every possible color. Plus it has wool pompom accents at each top corner. And best of all, it... [More]
The Rhinestone and Stone Cuff ($24) is a fabulous accessory for this Spring! This fun cuff has a ol' western feel combined with a fabulous turquoise stone that screams vintage. And we're loving all of the intricate detail along the cuff's edge.... [More]
This Deciduous Puzzle ($38) reminds us of a really refined third grade craft project. It might be fun for a young one to assemble, but it'd be equally nice as an offbeat alternative to a fresh bouquet in your bedroom. Spring is coming...once you put... [More]
In response to yesterday's personal shopper for cute bags for 14" laptops, Amy J wrote in to ask for ones for those of you with bigger laptops, i.e. 17+ inches, because "The only bags in that size are stupid black manly ones."Ugh, we know. Here... [More]
OMG, it's an OMB. "Oh My" Bag ($210), that is. This statement handbag from Chicago's Habit design collective features "buttery soft" woven leather (yum!) and a large oval handle, resembling the shape of an "O" . We can easily see ourselves slinging this onto our... [More]
Because we're not excluded from Spring showers (Damn you, El Nino!) the Kenneth Cole Roll Tab Anorak ($129) will keep us high and dry and high and mighty. We bet the 100% polyester chambray is water resistant, at least, and hell, the metallic jet gray... [More]
It might be a little cheesy (oh, we went there), but wouldn't this Cheese Grater Light ($75) be a snarky addition to your kitchen? If you're one of those crafty types, you might even be able to make one on your own. Let us know... [More]
What a fabulous find for frugal fashionistas! The Deux Tone Twist Sandal ($28) is a great sandal to have in any wardrobe for the summer. This strappy sandal has braided two-tone uppers and stylish twist detailing. And they're flat so you'll be able to walk... [More]
We feel a little wrong drilling our dull pencils into Ling Wong Shredder and Sharpener ($12). This plastic panda gets a lot of abuse, but we appreciate this critter's hard work. It makes perfect sense if you think about it; pandas gnaw on diamond hard... [More]
So they told you that once you hit your 20s or 30s, acne would go away. They lied. What to do, then, when faced with a random, unexplainable giganticmonsterpimplenotagain? Bremenn Emergency Zit Stick ($21) to the rescue! With super-concentrated benozyl peroxide (2.5%!!) and anti-redness and... [More]
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In response to yesterday's personal shopper for cute bags for 14" laptops, Amy J wrote in to ask for ones for those of you with bigger laptops, i.e. 17+ inches, because "The only bags in that size are stupid black manly ones."Ugh, we know. Here ya go, Amy J!
You can always try a Mozi Waratah Laptop Sleeve ($55, #1 in pic) and pop it into any old bag or tote bag. Mozi sleeves come in a bunch of pretty prints and in sizes for a lot of laptops.
Okay, yes, this Riku Laptop Bag ($95, #2) is black, but we don't think it's manly. In fact, we're kinda digging the anime-inspired Swiss design.
Classic more your thing? Choose a Franklin Covey Alyssa Laptop Bag ($169, #3) in green or black.
For earthier styles, we love this Grainne 17" Messenger Bag from J'Tote ($195, #4). It features leaser-cut leather engraving and lots of interior pockets.
Finally, just because it's a)cute and b)red, we're digging on Kajsa Rydberg's Red Rose 17" Laptop Bag made strikingly strong with embroidered neoprene ($85). Very chic.
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