Blue Jeans and Buttercream: October 2011

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

VS Fall Looks and Coupons!

What girl doesn't love Victoria Secret? Here our some of our favorite picks for fall:

For additonal discouts use offer code FALL 11 which gives you

         $15 Off $100
         $30 Off $150
         $75 Off $250
         $150 Off $500

For free shipping when you spend $100 or more use code FA1127313

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Tasty Tuesday! : Green Slime Punch

Try this yummy punch at your halloween party! Your friends will die for it!

Ingredients

2 quarts lime sherbet

2 liters ginger ale

1 (46-ounce) can pineapple juice

1 (46-ounce) bottle apple juice

Lemon slices

Lime slices

Cherries

Directions

In a punch bowl, mix juice together. 45 minutes before servings add sherbet and pour ginger ale over top to make foam. Decorate with lemon and lime slices and cheeries. You can even add green grapes for eyeballs! Enjoy!

Friday, October 14, 2011

Friday's Five

1. Heeled Loafers
One of the things that we (along with the rest of the fashion world) are really loving right now is high heeled loafers! Usually we're kind of suckers for a twist on a classic and this is no exception. It's sort of glammed up school girl and we want some now! And they're so versatile. Stacked, stiletto, wedge, take your pick! See some of our favorites below.

1. Boutique 9 "Night" Loafer, $84.37

2. Vera Wang Lavender Label Talli Penny Loafer Pump, $276.50

3. Tan Wedge Loafers, $67

4. Lulu Townsend Ursula Plaid Pump, $59.95

5. Jones New York Ambure Pump, $79.95

2. Hunt for a Red October!

It's baseball post season and our Texas Rangers are gunning for the World Series for the second year in a row! Currently up 3-2 in the series against the Detroit Tigers, we're rooting for a repeat. Let's go boys!

3. Sweet Surprises

We've been a sucker for any sweet story about soldiers surprising their loved ones after a long deployment. We got sucked into every episode of "Coming Home" and "Surprise Homecoming" that was on tv and were kinda bummed when they ended. Enter "Welcome Home Blog!" It's a collection of videos people have sent in of homecoming surprises. Just make sure you have a box of tissues handy. Oh, and check out the sister site "Ring on the Finger." It's proposal videos! So fun!

4. Sweater Dress

Try a sweater dress for fall. You can pair them with leggings and boots for a fun, flirty look that works great for work or weekends! Jessica Simpson has many in her collection that we think would look great on everyone. View more of her collection here

1. Toggle Accent Sweater Dress $118

2. Cableknit Belted Dress $128

3. Fair Isle Knit Dress $128

5. Halloween Joke

A little laugh to start your weekend

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Fall Sales and Promo Codes!

So, the weather is turning cooler and the leaves are changing color... What does that mean? Besides fantastic college football weather, of course?! Time to shop for this season's hottest new clothes! And to make that even easier, we've made a list of some of today's best sales to get you started.

Gap has a great promo going on right now. Use the code GAPLINE to get 35% off today (10/12), 30% off tomorrow and Friday (10/13 & 10/14), and 25% off on Saturday (10/15). One item I've got my eye on is the Slouchy Suede Boots, above. And it even works on jeans! So, what are you waiting for? Go fall into the Gap!

Loft is having an extra 40% off all their sale merchandise right now. Click here to see what all they have to offer. No promo code needed. They've got a lot of work pants and blazers on sale, so it's definitely worth a look.

New York & Company is doing a couple promo codes today only. Enjoy $60 off a purchase of $125 or more {Promo code 2927}, or $25 off a purchase of $60 or more {Promo 2366}. AND everything is buy one get one half off today!

Don't know if you've every heard of ASOS, but it's a British company. They've got some great stuff. I've scored great deals on lingerie there before. They're having a mid-season sale with up to 50% off. If youv'e never looked at their site, do yourself a favor and check them!

That's our quick sale roundup! Hope it gets you a quick jumpstart on some fantastic fall shopping!

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Tasty Tuesday! Pumpkin Seeds

When you are done carving your jack-o-laterns for Halloween this year, DON'T throw away the seeds! Instead, eat them! Roasted pumpkin seeds have an amazing nutty flavor and they are even better with sweet and savory spices!

Try this sweet and spicy recipe from Rachel Ray! Or if you love an extra kick, try this spicy recipe from Bobby Flay! Both are sure to please :)

Monday, October 10, 2011

Lady in Red

Fall 2011 is all about shades of Red! Burgundy, Crimson, Rust, Terra Cotta and Wine! We love them all! This fall change out your beige and black pumps for a pair of fabulous red heels! Wear a red dress and make heads turn when you walk into a room! Try out a red accessory that will make any outfit pop! Here are some of our favorite ways to wear this bold color this season!

Red Heels

1. Elaine by Vince Camuto $89.00

2. Nine West Nathania Platform $89

3. Dolce Vita Rosetta $169.00

Red Dress

1. TOPSHOP Tuck Shift Dress $95.00

2. JS Collections Red Carpet Cowl-Back $248.00

3. Swingy Ponte Dress $250

Red Accessory

1. Kenneth Jay Lane Ruby Bib, 18" $200.00

2. Bergdorfgoodman Small Teardrop $350.00

3. House of Harlow Val Clutch $195.00

Friday, October 7, 2011

Friday's Five!

1. Make a Statement!

Take an outfit from bland to glam with these statement necklaces from Stella and Dot

1. Pegasus $198

2. Casablanca Bib $89

3. Bamboleo $228

2. It's the Great Pumpkin

One week into October and we are starting to see pumpkins everywhere! And what better time to start thinking about how you are going to decorate yours! Here are a few of our favorites!

For more ideas visit Martha Stewart's Pumpkin Carving and Decorating Ideas

3. Sir, Yes, Sir!

Get in on the military trend with these great jackets!

1. Gap $49.99

2. Lucky Brand Jeans $99.00

3. Aeropostale $26.99

4. Jeff Dunham

Need a good laugh to start your weekend? Check out comedian/ventriloquist Jeff Dunham! His cast of characters will have you rolling on the floor laughing your you know what off! One of our favorites is Achmed the Terrorist, seen here:

Jeff's new show "Controlled Chaos" can be seen on Comedy Central now! Get more Jeff Dunham here

5. Shatter

Want a fun, spooky nail look for Halloween? Try OPI's Black Shatter! Apply one coat of Black Shatter over any completely dry nail lacquer shade for a haunting, "shattered" look!

PS Don't forget to finish with a glossy top coat to keep your eerie look intact!

Thursday, October 6, 2011

Little Blue Shoes

After watching this episode of Project Runway, not only were we dying to own the LBD, but we started a search to find the perfect pair of little blue shoes...