Copyright 2009 http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/around-town/shopping en-us Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:23:27 -0500 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:23:27 -0500 NBC Local Integrated Media http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/around-town/shopping/Wed-Like-to-Give-Thanks-for-Our-Ability-to-Shop-70528497.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:11:53 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/rsz_83829691.jpg
It's the week before Black Friday -- oh and Thanksgiving too. Our families might be roasting but we're scouring for coupons and midnight sales. We thought we might owe them for not pitching in, so here is our...

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We found a new highly functional and very eco-friendly version of our childhood Magna Doodle at Brookstone for only $25. Then, we managed to grab a luxe bed for our pooch on sale and Earth conscious at REI and...

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We wish it was a simple process to change our wall color every time our mood has changed, but we don't think our landlady would be too fond of that. In the meantime, we were able to uncover the coolest stickers...

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/enjoy-this/The-Nutmeg-State-Goes-Green-70232442.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:28:21 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/1215631470382-1402714349.jpg
We explored the eco-friendly options from the Norwalk to Meriden, discovering decadent treats, one fluffy barnyard shaped chair, and a trash bag that is nothing short of pretty.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/around-town/fashion/Panic-Wearing-Disco-70163177.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/rsz_2941308.jpg
We usually love it when Forever 21 piles on the polyester, but not this time.

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Lands' End didn't want to be left out of the rise of Americana in the fashion industry. They've re-emerged with a new younger, hipper line, called Canvas, that combines modern fits and luxury details with their...

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Friends and Family are taking over the mall this weekend - but relax, we mean the discount kind.

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There's no question about it, we love the Pocket Posh Puzzle books from The Puzzle Society and Andrews McMeel.

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Plus, Marc Jacobs' weird but worthy bag and Bath & Body Works jumps on the Twilight trend.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/around-town/fashion/Something-Borrowed-69345442.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:03:56 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/rsz_90809435.jpg
Forget your sorority sisters, two Harvard girls have nightly runway rentals under control.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/around-town/fashion/Santa-is-Comin-to-Town-69343572.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:01:10 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/rsz_84104277.jpg
Is that a live-in snow-globe at Westfarms already? Here we go again.

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We just loved Christian Siriano's first collection for Payless and can barely contain ourselves for his Holiday Collection that just popped up online this week. He's traded silk printed flats for ones with...

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/around-town/fashion/First-Thursdays-in-New-Haven-69191197.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:15:05 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/rsz_seychelles-dresses-026.jpg
For those of us who aren't familiar with the fabulous event that is known as First Thursday in downtown New Haven, let us give you a quick refresher course for tonight's event.

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Hankering for some Prince Harry? Well, we can't really promise you that, but we can tell you were to get your fix of British goodies here in Connecticut.

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We're just in love with Maine's Quoddy Mocs!

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Remember when we posted about United Bamboo's collection-wearing cat calendar not too long ago? Well Vogue's Creative Director, Grace Coddington must be drinking the same water because she too is embracing the...

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/around-town/events/One-Giant-Leap-for-CoverGirl-67461967.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*92/rsz_rev_aftershock_soldier_shot.jpg
CoverGirl's LashBlast Length was our absolute favorite fashion week beauty find of the season, but the Blast collection is not complete without their newest products, ShineBlast and ShadowBlast to match.

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We're going to be broke.

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We love all seasonal treats, so the new Caramel Apple cupcakes from The Cupcake Truck really float our boat. Don't worry, Loco Coco and Sweet Potato Pecan are still on board, but the Caramel Apple are for this...

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Office policy not supporting your right to dress up in full costume Friday afternoon in an early celebration for Halloween? We say no fair! But for the sake of keeping your job, your Halloween spirit can be...

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/around-town/fashion/Once-Upon-a-Time-67017002.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:29:19 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/rsz_89656520.jpg
Most little girls grew up idolizing the Disney princesses, eagerly anticipating that someday Prince Charming would sweep us off our feet and then we'd leave our ho-hum beginnings and move into his super luxe...

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/around-town/fashion/Stretch-Your-Pockets-66474027.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:39:17 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/rsz_3444032.jpg
Yoga might be relaxing but it doesn't come cheap, which in this economy, is enough to stress anyone out. That's why West Hartford Yoga is offering $5 classes for multiple levels of yoga Monday through Saturday.

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L.L. Bean rarely makes fashion news, but their revamp of their traditional Norwegian Fisherman's Sweater has been making blogger buzz for the past few months.

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As if Apple (in our eyes) could get any cooler? Mulberry signed on to do a line of laptop and accessory carriers.

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We've never been a fan of the FitFlop, Shape-Up's ... pretty much any ugly product that supposedly tones your calf muscles as you walk. However, when we heard Anna Sui was jumping on board to create a pair of...

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/around-town/fashion/What-the-Wild-Things-Wear-64704167.html Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:23:40 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/rsz_wtwta_wp2_1024x768.jpg
We decided to lay low from the hipster hype of Where the Wild Things Are, but hope to catch the kids' flick later this week. Regardless, we'll also hopefully be rocking a piece from the amazing film...

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We may be ahead of the HD game, but are you? Are you living your full self-proclaimed reality TV life in HD as well? No worries, because those clever kids at Flip have taken their adorably customizable Flip...

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Stand-alone tops help avoid layering.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/around-town/fashion/Sweat-and-Stretch-64703982.html Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:32:37 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/rsz_73695551.jpg
So perhaps you've heard Bikram Yoga horror stories. Want This personally has a friend that passed out during a particularly sweltering session and had to be carried out. That being said, we're still nervous...

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We've all had those nights where we've ended the evening in self-loathing (and a close relationship with our podiatrist) from wearing four-inch stilettos. So we were jealous when we heard about the Rollasoles...

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UK beauty brand, 2 Love My Lips, has come up with a lip gloss that really claims to do it all. It provides sheer glossy color, with mint breath freshening flavor, plumping power...

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/around-town/fashion/Thomas-Pink-Has-Just-the-Thing-to-Keep-You-Tie-d-Over-64043092.html Thu, 15 Oct 2009 05:00:00 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/rsz_90507438.jpg
A subway ride might not be part of the daily routine for most Connecticut residents, but we couldn't ignore this clever (and sneaky) way to keep your iPod nano or other (gasp!) miniature MP3 players on body at...

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/around-town/fashion/Jack-is-Back-64040882.html Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:09:01 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/jackrogers.jpg
When we heard rumors that Jack Rogers was launching a clothing collection this spring, we were thrilled. When we contacted them, and found out there was an updated shoe collection and handbags to go along with...

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/around-town/fashion/My-Sweet-Escape-64141587.html Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:24:49 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/laduree-flyer-macarons.jpg
Le Macaron Ladurée might be delicate sandwich cookie mecca, but all our frequent flyer miles for the year aren't working in our favor. Lucky for us, Whole Foods Market in West Hartford has introduced these...

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/around-town/fashion/I-Am-Want-This-63872632.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:30:12 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/rsz_91596761.jpg
You want your perfume to show off your personality, right? So here's a chance to say, "I am..." smelling good.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/around-town/food-drink/Starbucks-Recession-Relief-63685517.html Thu, 08 Oct 2009 01:00:00 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/rsz_91243368.jpg
We were given a free sample of Starbucks new insta-coffee, VIA, with our Americano. While Want This loves our caffeine, we've tended to shy away from coffee that comes in the same form of Kool-Aid.

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He did! Otherwise, how do you explain all the sales?

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/around-town/fashion/Weeding-Out-Your-Wardrobe-with-Want-This--63687397.html Thu, 08 Oct 2009 09:52:11 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/rsz_51471129.jpg
Do you have your closet scanned and ready? Tonight is the Swap & Shop event at Blue Back Square in West Hartford. We see only perks in this situation. You can finally evacuate all unworn goods from your closet...

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/around-town/shopping/Charge-It-63604067.html Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:39:20 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/rsz_55715945.jpg
No need to get tied down by the cords. Plus Jonathan Adler designs just for us -- and our devices!

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We were tres sad when we heard Gourmet Magazine (along with others) would be leaving the Conde Nast empire for good. Foodie bloggers everywhere mourned the loss, just the same as design gurus felt when Domino...

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We got to hang out with the very beautiful Miranda Kerr during New York's Fashion's Night Out and learned all about what it takes to be an Angel - with a building-wrapping line of fans waiting outside the door...

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Anthropologie featured in the new Sundance Channel series, Man Shops Globe (not to be confused with the Travel Channel's Man vs. Food) featuring Keith Johnson, the stores' buyer-at-large.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/around-town/shopping/Its-Jetsetters-Life-for-Me-and-Its-On-Sale-63017747.html Thu, 01 Oct 2009 11:38:59 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/rsz_78011398.jpg
Remember when we told you about the launch of Gilt Fuse, a more guilt-free version of Gilt's wildly successful invitation only shopping site. Well now, Gilt is just taking it one step further and adding to...

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/around-town/fashion/Want-It-Win-It-62494427.html Wed, 30 Sep 2009 05:00:00 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/rsz_91135100.jpg
The lovely ladies over at Ideeli threw a big Fashion Week kickoff party and invited all the lucky bloggers gearing up to do 7 long days and nights of coverage at the W Hotel in New York City.

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Get your closets ready, ladies, because Blue Back Square in West Hartford will be holding their first Swap and Shop event. Plus jewels and pins!

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In addition to a Brazen Betties pin-up party, we have an Eliza B tent sale and selvage jeans.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/around-town/fashion/Beauty-Without-Borders-Part-2-59952032.html Mon, 21 Sep 2009 09:52:20 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/rsz_190801736.jpg
We've tracked and tried the best products across the globe, from our laptop to yours!

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Etsy, a Brooklyn based eBay-esque smorgasbord of retailers, sells primarily handmade goods from stores right here in Connecticut.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/around-town/fashion/Drink-Yourself-Beautiful-60328087.html Wed, 23 Sep 2009 01:00:00 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/Picture+22.jpg
We were tossed a sample of Glowelle on our way out of the Jill Stuart show at the New York Public Library and were immediately intrigued. We've tried and tasted our share of skin-softening/brightening/clearing...

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/around-town/fashion/Taking-on-the-Trend-Fashion-Week-Decoded-60303357.html Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:49:05 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/rsz_73210682.jpg
So you may or may have not caught us during our wrap-up on Friday's 11AM news last week, but WANT THIS (aka, ME) was counting down the top 5 trends of New York Spring 2010 Fashion Week.

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