Twitter Happenings This Weekend!

Since I'm a newcomer to the Twitter scene and barely up and running in the blog world sans one single blog convention, it has just come to my attention that one of the biggest Blog Conventions around is happening sometime soon in NYC.  I probably should have known about it before just a couple of weeks ago, but, like I said, I'm a newbie.  Anybody who is anyone in the blogosphere should be there. To generate hype about this is the BlogHer10 Twitter party happening right now!  I, unfortunately (or fortunately...however you want to look at it) will not be attending said Twitter Party or Convention. 


There are others, as well, who are feeling the relief regret that they will not be attending Blogher in any of its forms, what with all the Swag, Socializing, Blogher10 Celebrity Sightings, and apparently some blog education thrown in, as well.


Enter #HomeHer10 Twitter Party Extravaganza--For those who do not have the exclusive invite to the "other" Twitter party, but still want to feel validated as a blogger, twitterer, cool person in general.  Go to this party.  I snuck in for just a quick minute and things looked pretty lively over there!  Maybe soon it will start to trend.  Who knows?  I'm kind of interested!  Go check it out on Twitter!  Thanks to @BackpackingDad and for starting this phenomena and to A Daily Dose of Toni for her fun badge!

Great Giveaways!

          These are great giveaways that a few of my followers are hosting!  They are awesome!  If you follow me, and would like me to post about your giveaway, I would love to feature them for you! 

• Win a $20.00 e-card to OooohShiney at Fabulous Finds At Nimblergrove!  Ends 8/16/10!

• Win an All-Ett wallet of your choice at Survey Junkie!  Ends 8/13/10!

• Win a $50 CSNStores Gift Card at Moogie and Pap!  Ends 8/13/10!

• Win your own fabulous Snack Gift Basket from Gourmet Gift Baskets at Songberries!  Ends 8/14/10!

• Win a Barney: Furry Friends DVD at PS Mom Reviews!  Ends 8/15/10!

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$10 Target Gift Card Giveaway!

Congratulations to #9, Jackie!  Thanks to all of you for participating and giving me great feedback!  Hugs!

Hello Lovelies!  Just wanted to let you know that I am giving out a $10 Gift Card on August 13th!  It's just a little motivation for some of you to read and make a comment on my newest post, 'Couture Fashion On A Recessionista Budget'.  I'd really appreciate it!  Here are the entries (You must do the first one, the rest are optional):

Target, A Great Place To Shop!

• Take a peek at my article, then make a comment there and come back here to let me know you did!

• Sign up for my e-mail updates!

• Tweet this - "Couture Fashion On A Recessionista Budget! http://tiny.cc/30chf  Win a $10 Gift Card to Target"!

 I will select the winner with Random.org on Friday, August 13th and let the winner know with e-mail!  I will then have the card shipped that weekend!  This is totally my own little incentive giveaway.  Hope you enjoy!  Thanks so much for participating!  Check back here for the winner because I will be posting it here!

Couture Fashion On A Recessionista Budget

Even tho' most of us are more strapped for cash than say, 5 years ago, we don't want to look like it has taken a toll on our fashion sense or the quality we want and need in our fashion items!  So let's take a look at one of the best stores out there for high quality at the best possible prices!  It's called Overstock.com!  Ever heard of it?  It first caught my attention when I kept hearing 'Go For the Big O!'  I thought, "Wow!  I think I'd like the big O.....what is it anyway?"  Thus my awareness of Overstock.com was born.  (Brilliant marketing ploy, I must say!)  I since have learned that they are based in Utah and are one of the brightest and fastest rising stars in the online shopping industry!  Why, you ask?  Because they have great stuff and really great prices!


Now, let's talk fashion!  Your sunglasses are the last things you want to sacrifice quality on.  They are also such personal fashion statements.  This year, many women are choosing aviator sunglasses.  They look good on many kinds of face shapes and are chic and casual.  Here is Julia Roberts sporting a pair!

Julia in her Aviators

You can find a variety of name brand aviators at Overstock.com in the sunglasses area, plus many more styles for a much lower price than you would pay at a retail store.
Womens Shoes are an item where we could be on our last dime before giving up the cute styles that come across the runways each season.  Let's take a look!  First a ridiculously frivolous but adorable shoe that we all secretly would love to wear on a night out on the town with our special someone! 

Charles David, $180

Here is an alternative answer and every bit as stylish shoe found at Overstock.com

'Nine West' Consuela $37.49

Also, if you haven't noticed, Gladiator Sandals have a huge following.  Here is a yellow studded gladiator that could turn heads with a price tag to match!  These are from Jeffrey Campbell, $104.  But here are some adorable studded gladiators  found at Overstock.com.  Guess how much?  Just $27.49!  Good for a summer of fun and at those savings, not a big deal if you wear them out by fall! 

Our men and children deserve great fashion and quality too!  Of course they need our help in that area. Here is a quick example of a practical, no-nonsense ensemble that would be great to outfit our great guys in, all for less than $40.00  So when you order your shoes, you can just throw in this great pair of  casual mens jeans and this shirt. Shipping won't be any more because all orders ship for $2.95! (Ex. AL, HI and Int.)

And look what I found for a sweet little girl!  A Jo Jo Designs Ladybug Baby Girl Outfit!  It's almost half off the price you'd pay at the designer's site!  It's $22.49 compared to $41.99--Adorable!  Find it in the Children's Clothing Section.

I think I've saved a whole lot of buckaroos on this little shopping adventure and for all of that, a token of gratitude and appreciation is in order!  Santa baby, give me a ring!  I've been really good and this one is really pretty! (And only $33.24 in the diamond ring section!)

For those friends and loved ones whom we are not fashionably responsible for, but whom we love nonetheless, check out these lovely gift baskets!

Hugs,
Helena

P.S.  For those of my readers who made it through this post, I have a special surprise.  If you go to Overstock.com and enter this special discount code at checkout, you will receive an additional 10% off your entire order!  The code is:  121728

Great Giveaways

• Win a pair of earrings from Island Cowgirl at (Un)Paint!  Ends 8/11/10!

• Win a Body Shaver from Mangroomer ($40) at The Nutritionist Reviews!  Ends 8/16/10!

• Win a $60 CSNStores Gift Certificate at Short On Cents!  Ends 8/14/10!

• Win a $70 CSNStores Gift Certificate at Candace Rose!  Ends 8/10/10!

• Win a $50 Target Gift Card at One Bored Mommy!  Ends 8/15/10!

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Great Giveaways

•  Win a 16 oz. jar of  Tropical Traditions Virgin Coconut Oil at Healthy Life Deals! Ends 8/16/10!

• Win your choice of jewelry ($35) from Fantasy Jewelry Box at One Frugal Lady!  Ends 9/2/10!

• Choose a $20 Gift Card from Target, Whole Foods or Starbucks! It's at Capitally Frugal!  Ends 8/31/10!

• Win a beautiful ceramic and stone necklace from Orly Design at Fishing And Wishing!  Ends 8/3/10!

• Win a $40 CSNStores.com Gift Card at Biehl Adventures!  Ends 8/5/10!

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Ginger (Not The One On Gilligan's Island)

My friend, Patti, whom I have occasionally mentioned here on the blog because she and I are good friends and have Special Education backgrounds in common, asked me to mention here that she has got the cutest Olde English Bulldogge female puppy for anyone who loves the breed!  Her name is Ginger!  Just look at her!  This is the last one and the sweetest one in the last litter

This is the sweetest pup ever and so good-natured.   She is light-eyed and is papered, vet checked, has shots and wants someone to love her!  If you are interested, or know of someone who is, just let me know and I'll put you in contact with Patti, who will give you a great deal on this pup!