Recent Acquisitions

August 24, 2012

OK, ladies, let’s be honest: who doesn’t love to know what someone else is adding in their shopping cart? I don’t care if it’s at the grocery store, IKEA or J. Crew, nearly all of us enjoy a little (nosy!) glimpse into the lives of someone else. Call it nosy, I call it educating myself about good options. For a little Friday joyride reading, thought I’d share with you my latest random purchases. Let me know if you like this topic and I’ll continue to share every so often.

 

 Keep reading to why these items stole my heart + where I found them. 

Palm Beach Entertaining: so excited I ordered this. It’s an insider’s guide to entertaining, and disclosure: co-authored by one of my besties. I got a sneak peek of this hardcover and it’s absolutely beautiful (i.e. perfect for coffee table or console) and is stuffed with great recipes, tips and more.

See-thru Hard Shell Case for Mac: Been a little concerned my new baby could take a beating around here — partially because of my daughter and largely because I’m the clumsiest person ever! — so I purchased this in raspberry and couldn’t be happier. (PS: I also have this cover to keep my keyboard clean; best $1! Buy a few at once).

Burgandy coated skinnies: Did you know that Kohl’s is kind of amazing these days?! I didn’t until I popped in there and wanted to buy the whole store. For my upcoming trip to NYC, I took these home and adore them. And, I just read yesterday that burgundy is apparently the hot color for me; go me. Plus, recently discovered best part: the inside is RED! Amazing for cuffing action. PS: I also bought this striped peplum dress and this polka dot number, which are amazing at less than $40 each.

Mini monogram for iPhone home button: ok, total splurge yesterday but couldn’t resist! Mini monogram on my home button, and just $3 for four, with free shipping! Designed by a local company I majorly heart for monogramming anything, I’m convinced this is three bones well spent (less than a latte!).

Corksicle: my new go-to housewarming/hostess gift! Think this is the coolest invention ever to keep wine at the perfect temp. If you’re close with the person, include a bottle of wine or even wine charms.

AK Anne Klein leopard heels: you saw these on Monday’s post. I’m totally smitten. Uber comfy, totally sexy, great heel height, and umm… leopard. Sold. (ps: now on sale, and comes in eight more solids, prints and glitter styles).

Teachable Clock and Nightlight: mom truth is that I’m totally terrified when we move my daughter into her bed she’ll be trying to crawl into our bed at 2 a.m. every night. I hear these clocks are a huge help. They come armed with a “OK to Wake” feature that changes colors (parent programmable) so children learn when they can leave their room.

Puma kid’s sneaks: it’s impossible to get my daughter’s shoes on each day. Honestly, it can become an all-out crying battle around this joint come 8 a.m. Since she’s a purple addict, we hoping to woo her with these. Wishing them came in my size! . Fingers crossed she starts to wear them!

… ps: you’ll probably notice I’m a HUGE Amazon fan. That’s because I have the Prime membership — the $80 annual membership that gets you free shipping on a million things (or $3.99 overnight regardless the weight… I’ve overnighted strollers, 50 lb. printers, etc). You also get instant movies and videos, often free, and more.

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  • Ashley Peavler

    I couldn’t sleep and therefore was catching up on blogs and just had to order those mini monograms! Thanks.

    • http://twitter.com/AvgGirlsGuide The Avg Girl Guide

      haha love those moments! enjoy your monogram.

  • http://twitter.com/jointhegossip Leeann Morrissey

    So much adorableness is one post!

    • http://twitter.com/AvgGirlsGuide The Avg Girl Guide

      awww, thanks Leann! So excited for these recent buys.

  • creed

    Love, worship and covet the corksicle! LOVE LOVE LOVE. Thanks for sharing.. and yes, keep the finds comin’!!!

    • http://twitter.com/AvgGirlsGuide The Avg Girl Guide

      Man, I am way behind on the corkcicle but now that I’ve discovered I want to gift to everyone. Haha.

  • http://shannonhearts.blogspot.com/ Shannon Heart’s
    • http://twitter.com/AvgGirlsGuide The Avg Girl Guide

      THanks, Shannon! So happy my Mac is a bit safer now.

  • http://www.queenofla.blogspot.in/ Jordan – Queen of LA

    ummm i love ALL THIS STUFF!!!! great shopping girl!!!!

    • http://twitter.com/AvgGirlsGuide The Avg Girl Guide

      thanks, lady!! Excited about my recent finds.

  • Jenn Tormo

    Love this post Alyson! Who is the local company that did the iPhone monogram?

    • http://twitter.com/AvgGirlsGuide The Avg Girl Guide

      Jenn: check out Bliss monogram based in Boca. Major hearts for their items! (link above).

  • http://twitter.com/BonBonRoseGirls Kristin & Megan

    Heart those pumps!

    • http://twitter.com/AvgGirlsGuide The Avg Girl Guide

      Thanks!! I’ve been wearing them constantly.

  • Tracy

    Love the corkcicle! This post is an awesome idea!!

  • http://www.sandyalamode.com/ Sandy a la Mode

    oh i like that home button monogramming!! i think i neeed to buy that! great series girl, keep it up! :)

  • http://shabbychicandcheap.com/ Marissa

    HUGE HUGE fan of Amazon Prime! One of the best decisions I have made…I’m also a huge fan of those pants! Thanks for sharing, I love knowing random things that people buy because that’s how you find out about cool new things!!

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