Alas winter is here! Personally I dislike cold weather and you’ll find me covered from head to toe in warm clothes during the season. However, the one aspect that I like about winter is that boots are in vogue during this time. While I absolutely adore boots in general, my favorite pair is the Frye Women’s Deborah Boot. Frye boots have an illustrious past. Many pioneers, who came from New England to the West, in the 1800’s, wore them. They were also worn by soldiers of both sides in the American Civil War and by the soldiers of the Spanish-American war. Teddy Roosevelt and his Rough Riders also patronized the Frye boots.
Most boots tend to have a sobering effect on dressy outfits. An exception is the Frye Women’s Deborah Studded Boot. This classy distressed leather boot from Frye lives up to the Frye tradition of being super comfy and sturdy. It is adorned by multicolored sparkling stones and studs. This makes it look striking and unique. It has a shaft height of approximately 6 1/2″ from the arch. The boot opening is approximately 11 1/2″ in circumference and it has a 1 3/4″ heel.
If you prefer a boot that reaches up to your calf then you should check out the Frye Women’s Deborah Studded Pull On Boot. This boot is similar in design to the Frye Women’s Deborah Studded Boot but has a shaft height of 13 1/2″ from arch. Its boot opening measures about 14″ in circumference.
Wear these feminine cowboy boots with attitude. The Frye Women’s Deborah Boot is perfect to dress up your attire. It looks great with skinny jeans, leggings and dresses.
Guest Blogger: Runa
Slouch boots are in great demand this fall and there is a great chance that the demand c
ould spill over to the winter as well. If you are a lover of slouch boots, then it is hard to miss one of the most cool and comfortable slouch boots of the recent time. This is the Miz Mooz Slouch Boot. Its unique and eclectic design is fast becoming a hit with today’s trendy women who demand a perfect mix of style and comfort. So here’s the ultra-comfy and uber-stylish Miz Mooz Slouch Boot.
The modern day vintage-inspired Miz Mooz Womens Jade Slouch Boot would be perfect for those who love classic looks. Its relaxed silhouette offers loose fitting shaft which you can slouch down or pull up along your calf wherever you wish. For a 
laid-back style, its multi-textured leather comes with weathered look. The cuffed collar with cute buttons, old fashioned thick heel as well as rounded toe radiates feminity, yet adds to the character. With a fetching over-the-knee short skirts and textured hose, you could be the perfect epitome of casual sophistication!
Your search for contemporary and sleek slouch boots end with the Miz Mooz Womens Bonnie Slouch Boot. The ultra stylish and comfortable slouch boots come with brilliant shiny leather to radiate cool and laid-back style. Thanks to its full-length zipper, you can be in and out of the boots in a jiffy like the famous fictional character Aladdin! For a laid-back and chic look, pair up the boots with skinny jeans, a nice looking jacket and a brilliant scarf and you would be dressed to kill!
Guest Blogger: Nina Ghosh Konar
Be green this holiday season and use these bags as gifts for your mom and grandma! If you think using bags made from recycled materials means sacrificing either style or quality, think again. Today’s bag makers are increasingly looking for ways to come up with environment-friendly bags. No wonder sporting a stylish recycled bag made of snack bag, seashell, newspaper, candy wrapper or juice box is fast becoming a trend. This is also a great of showing that you care.
Below are some of the ways of making recycled bags a part of your everyday life.
- Recycled plastic bags can be great carry-all, fit for everyday use. You can take them to the beach or to the local market and can reuse. The lightweight and tough recycled plastic bags are ideal for carrying your apples, broccoli, orange, etc. By using recycled plastic bags, you also make meaningful contribution in preventing harmful plastics filling up our ecosystem.
- Recycled paper shopping bags are also comfortable to carry your shopping items. Because of their clean look you can take them anywhere, even to your workplace. You can comfortably carry your groceries or food items like chicken or meat in the ultra-lightweight recycled paper bags.
- For women who want to look stylish and fashionable, but at the same time want to show their commitment towards the environment, there is nothing like a recycled shoulder bag. Recycled shoulder bags are available in various styles and designs and in various price ranges. They can be appropriate for every occasion – formal or informal.
- If you are looking for a multi-purpose bag which can make an ideal beach bag or library bag and at the same time appropriate for carrying your lunch box or grocery items, you can’t find a better match than the Recycled tote bags These bags are not only comfortable to carry your essential items but are also quite economical. Recycled tote bags are available in array of designs and styles to cater to everybody’s taste.
- Today’s on-the-go men and women who want to play active role in making our planet safe, would love carrying eco-friendly laptop carriers. There are many fantastic options available in the recycled laptop bags. Most of these laptop bags are made by recycling plastic bottles, nylon rice sacks, PET fabric (made from ground-up water bottles and soda bottles) or such other items. These bags are appropriate for storing everyday office items and are available in attractive shades and looks.
Happy Holidays! And don’t forget to check out the Handbags Tip Center for more tips and gift ideas.
-Shenny
Finally we are almost in the midst of festive fever! Once the Halloween is over, all our attention will be on the Christmas. You might have already started preparing for the Christmas. It is that time of the year which we all look forward to with a lot of hope and anticipation. And the celebration is incomplete without the ubiquitous Christmas tree that looks so magnificent particularly on a Christmas night. Though some of you may prefer a giant or a big tree, but to add that special cozy ‘zing’ a mini Christmas tree is far more appropriate!
You will get fantastic options while selecting a mini Christmas tree. Most of the trees are so attractive that you shouldn’t have any difficulty in finding the right one for you. But to help you narrow your search, here’s a brief review about two of the many fantastic looking mini Christmas trees:
It is hard to find a more gorgeous Christmas tree than the Poinsettia Christmas tree. You only need bright mini lights to jazz up the stunning Christmas tree. The scintillating ethereal atmosphere created by your mini Christmas tree will dazzle everyone and add that festive charm which makes Christmas so special. The Poinsettia Christmas tree comes with soft and velvety red poinsettia blooms surrounding a matching crystal center. Since the tree is small, it will occupy little space.
For spreading a warm golden glow through the Christmas night, the Tinsel Gold 2 Christmas tree is just the perfect pick. The 2-feet Pine Christmas tree features 35 mini Prelit lights with 75 tips for options to add more mini lights. The beautiful tree is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. It comes with a cute tree stand so that you don’t have any problem placing the tree where you want.
Guest Blogger: Nina Ghosh Konar
The holidays are upon us and if you are like many parents, you are making your list and checking it twice. Most children will have their own wish list and will include items from the hot selling lists that are making their rounds this holiday season.
Here are the top 5 holiday gifts that will turn your children’s heads:
1. Zhu Zhu Pets – Now here’s a way to give your child a pet without all the hassles. The Zhu Zhu hamster is very popular and must be taking the place of a real live hamster. Each one has its own personality. This one here is Mr. Squiggles and he lives up to his name by squiggling around on the floor, making hamster-like noises and in general providing entertainment for your children. Walmart has the best price on these items at just $8.00 a piece. Other stores have them priced upwards of $54.00! And they do require batteries, which are not included.
2. Bananagrams - An affordable educational game that has been on Amazon’s bestseller list for 461 days. It is similar to Scrabble but without the complex scoring system Scrabble is known for. This is a fun game for everyone in the family. It is priced at $15.00. 
3. Mindflex – A cool new toy on the pricier side, but is sure to have the “wow” factor. As kids use their brain power to move a ball, Mindflex measures brain waves. It also allows kids to design their own obstacle course. This toy takes 4 “C” batteries that are not included. Mindflex retails for $150.00.
4. Transformers – Transfomer fans will appreciate these four new transformers and will want to add them to their wish list. Leader Megatron, Leader Jetfire, Leader Optimus Prime and Bumblebee with Sam all transform – into a truck, car, airplane and cannon tank, just like in the Transformers Movie 2. These take batteries that enable the transformers to make sounds etc., and need to be purchased separately. Prices vary: $40-50.00.
5. Disney’s new princess – Tiana, is Disney’s first African American princess. This is a hot gift item, priced at $25.00, coordinating with Disney releasing its new film on December 11 at theaters across the country. New York and LA enthusiasts will be the first to see The Princess and the Frog on the 25th of this month.
Guest blogger: Theresa (TheFashionableBambino)
One of my favorite things about this time of year (and a great way to tell that the holiday season is upon us) is getting the first holiday greeting card in the mail. Every day another set of cards is delivered with precious photos of family and friends and fun holiday greetings. Since there is still plenty of time before the New Year, start a new weekend project and send out homemade cards this season. This will save you some money, allow you to customize and be creative, and prevent you from using the same stock card design as half of the neighborhood. Before you get started, make sure you have all of the supplies you need. If you’re missing 
anything, you can maximize your savings and shop for them on Become.com!
Every great personalized holiday card should include a photo so that long distance relatives and friends can stay up-to-date and see your smiling faces. Gather the family together and snap a few pictures with an affordable compact digital camera that you can easily upload onto your home computer and choose a photo that you can crop and edit if necessary.
There are countless greeting card templates that you can download and use with your Microsoft Office 2007 Home and Student software. If you’re more on the creative side, use the clip art and drawing tools to design your own original card with this versatile and easy to use software.
Once your card is completed, you’ll want to make sure you have the supplies you need to print out all of the copies. Stock up on color ink cartridges that are compatible with your printer so that your cards are in vivid color from the first copy to the last. If you need a new printer, the HP Photosmart Printer collection has some great all-in-one, affordable options.
The trick to creating a quality card is using quality paper. Look into Avery greeting card products, which include options in different sizes, colors, weights and finishes (glossy or matte). Order some fancy card envelopes, and your cards will look just as impressive as the professional ones.
Put extra care into your cards this season and have fun designing your own! It’s a great way to send sincere holiday wishes to your loved ones, and you can put the money you save towards buying extra special gifts (which I’m sure your friends will be excited about as well!).
-Katie
Since the holidays are coming up soon we need to start preparing ourselves by making sure we get the most for our money. Start searching for great deals by going to different comparison search engines like Become.com and start comparing great deals with different merchants. Another way to search for great deals it’s by going to other great sites that have phenomenal resources like ICraveFreebies.com where you can find freebies on different products.
In this tough economy we all want to save money whenever possible. Freebies it’s a great site where you can find 100% real freebies, free stuff and samples. They update their deals in a regular basis so that users don’t waste their time looking at expired offers. At I Crave Freebies you can find free magazines, movies and music, posters, CD, DVD’s and more! They also feature a link to coupons.com where you can print and start using your coupons from different merchants! Also, under their “other free stuff sites” they list different useful products from different sites where you can get incredible items for free. Yes, I did said “free”! Last but not least, at Freebies you can also get updated with useful resources that can help you make extra cash. They list the best CASH and REWARDS resources out there for you!
This is a great site to consider when going over your holiday wish list. I already bookmarked ICraveFreebies.com, now it’s your turn to bookmark this great site to start getting your freebies!
-Shenny
