Do you Haute Look?

Today I am talking about one of my favorite online shopping sites.

HauteLook

HauteLook is a Nordstrom company which may be why I enjoy them so.  But they have featured curated sales.  This simply means every day they curate new events for women, men, kids, beauty and home, featuring brands you love and recognize at amazing prices up to 75% off. Events begin at 8AM Pacific and are shoppable for a limited time. Most events last 2-3 days, some a little longer, some a little shorter.  But it is clear on each event how many days you have to make your decisions.  But don't think too long because items can sell out quickly. Hautelook offers free shipping if you spend $100 and they have a 90 day return policy.

To set up an account you simply enter your email address and set up a password.  It is just that simple and can be done here.

Then you can shop today's events, see which events are expiring and also see which events are coming up.  If you have particular brands you like, this is a great site.  Keep an eye out for the ones you love and shop them as soon as they come up.

I am always watching for Franco Sarto, Ugg, Free People, etc.

Here are a few of the ongoing brand events:
 Born Shoes are on and they have everything from these sandals



Or if you are ready to start thinking of fall or Christmas gifts.  These boots are normally $240 but offered here for only $110



This cute top is only $29.97


Free People has several items currently on including this sweater for $49.97 in four color options



And Friday these events will start up:

• Dolce & Gabbana Sun
• 1.State
• LOVE Moschino Handbags Up to 65% Off
• LOVE Moschino
• Julian Chang
• and 10 more designers

On Saturday

Barefoot Dreams will be on with several other designers.  I can't wait to see what they have to offer.

Here's wishing you a wonderful weekend.

Oh and in case you are interested HSN is currently doing their clearance sale.  There are several good options in clothing, jewelry, shoes and home. I may have ordered quite a few Christmas gifts.

Pottery Barn is having their summer white sale.  I love their sheets.

And if you are a Pepsi Product girl, Saturday only Kroger will have 2 six pack bottles for $6.  You will need to download the digital coupon.

See you back here on Monday!

Through the Generations - Installment 7 the Eighties

 Well today we come to our last decade in the Through the Generations series.  If you are just tuning in, we had someone from each decade answer the same set of questions......just a fun way to get a perspective from many phases of life.

If  you missed any of the previous decades you can go back and catch up
Erika - the 20's
Lindsay - the 30's
Kelly - the 40's 
Phyllene - the 50's
Lea Ann- the 60's
Gail - the 70's


But today a special treat to wrap up the series.  Allow me to introduce you to Ela Washington.

Ela was born in rural Limestone County, AL.  She was the 2nd of nine children born to Johnny and Gracie Washington. She attended Nelson Elementary and Trinity High School. She graduated from Clark Atlanta.  Ela taught high school and college math 28 1/2 years. She took a leave  from work for about three years to help her mother care for her father.  Ela was elected in a county wide campaign for a seat on the Limestone County Board of Education.  She served in that position for six years. Ela began her present job in 1989 at the Marshall Space Flight Center where she has completed  over 28 years......and is still counting.

Now here's Ela in her own words:

Who has been the biggest influence in your life?
My parents

If you could invite any 3 people to dinner who would they be and why?
Wynken, Blynken and Nod.  I would really like to hear the account of that fishing trip in that wooden shoe.

When you meet someone for the first time, what do you hope they will think of you?
That I was warm and welcoming and showed interest in them.

What is your biggest challenge right now?
Not over doing myself physically-mentally.  I stay geared up.

What is the one thing (besides your phone) that you usually take with you when you leave home?
My check book

What is one of the best books you have ever read?
Because I read The Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens when I was quite young, it has lingered quite vividly.  I tend to prefer the classics.

What has been the key to success in maintaining lasting girlfriend relationships?
I am not sure because other than my sisters, I don't have what I would consider girlfriends as such.  But anyone who could be in that category I would say stay in touch.

What advice do you wish you could give to the women who are younger than you?
Learn to listen. Take advantage of the experiences of those who are older and are where you are trying to go.  Don't get caught up in what you think other people think.  Figure out how to develop a spiritual connection to a higher (supreme) being and follow that lead.

What dream are you still dreaming?
I dream about lots of things and I imagine how things could be. They are pleasant thoughts.  If they became real, all the problems of life and reality would probably accompany the dream.  It's probably better to just keep dreaming.

I have the fortune of having Ela as my aunt.  She is one of the most talented people I know.  She can sew ANYTHING.....quilts, dolls, clothing and if you find a wedding gown that you love but it is 6 sizes too large - she can take it apart and put it back together to fit you perfectly ( yes, I am speaking from personal experience).  She is an excellent cook, dedicated to her family and church and quite honestly I can't think of anything that she is bad at.  I am certain that if she gets a paper cut or scrape, she bleeds generosity.  I have never met anyone whose natural default mode is giving......but hers is exactly that.  It has been quite a blessing to grow up with her in my life.  She is for sure more "geared up" in her eighties than I have been at any decade.

Popsicle Season!!!

My kids think it is weird that I actually think Popsicle Season is a thing.  But it totally is.   I mean we eat ice cream all year long. Shout out to Blue Bell!!! But popsicles seem more of a summer thing.  I guess because I grew up with my mom standing in the door way with a big box in her hand passing them out to my brother, me and the 10 kids who were over at our house playing.  We were always the house where kids gathered.....probably for three reasons 1) my mom was a school teacher so she was home all summer with us, 2) we weren't allowed to go to anyone's house if their parents weren't home and 3) she stood in the door and handed us popsicles.

Anyway, everyone would plop down in a shady spot and enjoy. So when it starts getting hot like this I always think "It is popsicle season!!!!!"

Now I am not  a popsicle snob.  I will eat a freeze pop, a strawberry shortcake, a rocket pop, a dreamsicle.....you name it.  But a couple of summers ago I found these



Jiminey the Cricket.....these are so good.  I couldn't decide the first time I bought them so I picked up the peach shown above and the mango.  It was at least 90 degrees that day and so I ate one on the way home from the grocery store.  The UPS guy, who should write me personal thank you notes for his job security, was at my house and I was so pumped about these I was like hey you gotta try these Popsicles I just bought.  I am sure the rest of his route was much more enjoyable.

Now I can't give blanket approval on these but here are the favorite flavors we have tried (in order of favorite ranking):








Let me just make an extra comment on the coconut ones.  They have actual coconut flakes in them.  I am not a huge coconut fan.  Like I would never buy a mounds bar but these are so good.

The only ones that I tried that I did not care for were:



They also make a line of yogurt bars


I did not love these.  I would not have given this to the UPS guy.

But look those others are super good.  I think pretty much every grocery store carries them.  I have never had difficulty finding them anywhere.

Give them a try and let me be the first to wish you a very happy Popsicle Season!!!!

Father's Day Finds

I hope everyone has had a good week and is ready to enjoy their weekend. This weekend is Father's Day and if you need some last minute gift ideas, you came to the right place!

First up is Belk, they are having a great sale where a lot of the Izod collection is Buy 1, Get 2 Free (yes, you read that right). You can mix and match whatever items you like that are apart of the sale to make a nice outfit!

This shirt is $43.99 and is available in lots of colors

These shorts are $49.99 and lots of color options are offered as well

And they can never have enough shirts, here is another option for $43.99

For our fitness guys a fitness tracker is always a good investment. Belk has the Fitbit Alta HR for $149.99.

Nordstrom also has these shorts on sale for $22.49

You can find them here

And for our Tech guys they will appreciate a nice speaker. Nordstrom has this Bose Speaker for $129.

It has bluetooth and is available in lots of different of colors

Hopefully those ideas helped you think of something for your guy, but before you go if you need some retail therapy for yourself check out Loft. Their sale right now is 40% off everything, and it lasts until Sunday. So make sure you take a look around and find something for yourself. You deserve it. Have a good weekend and see you back here on Monday.