12.25.2009

Fa la la la laaaa

We're off until New Years!

We'll be back with better posts, an AWESOME new giveaway and way more guest blogging opportunities?

Is one of your resolutions to be a recessionista? Guest blog for us - get in touch!


So much love and best wishes for your holiday and New Year,

N + S

12.24.2009

Boomerang Thursday: anthropologie necklace


Hello darling! A little flower power never hurt anybody.

$19.95 from Anthropologie

Boomerang Thursday: anthropologie hook

Have you notice today's posts are dedicated to Anthropologie? How cool is this?

$14.95 from Anthropologie

Boomerang Thursday: anthropologie belt


Chic with a mix of Southwest flair. I'll take it!

$19.95 from Anthropologie

Boomerang Thursday: anthropologie goblet


Look like a fine art collector but with money left over to spend.

$9.95 from Anthropologie

Boomerang Thursday: anthropologie top


This Twist-of-Faith scoop neck top is great for looking casual sexy with jeans.

$9.95 from Anthropologie

Boomerang Thursday: anthropologie loungewear


Have you been naughty or nice this year? These are for those of us that are a little bit of both.

$9.95 from Anthropologie

12.22.2009

UO Marled Slouchy Beanie


Ah the slouchy beanie - my replacement for wallet. I'm always trying to find one that will make me look awesome and not awful. This one is great and comes in lots of colors - at least she looks good...

$18 at Urban Outfitters

Gold Rose Kirby Grip


Do you hair, do your coat, do your blouse. This takes care of it all.

$12 at Topshop

I.n. studio belted marilyn sweater


Droopy necks and warm sweaters and thin belts just scream "I know what I'm doing."

$19.99 at Dillard's

Zipper Satin Tank


This tank is a little weird on first sighting, but it really grows on you after a while - great color!

$19.99 at Charlotte Russe

12.21.2009

Soulmates Belted Pleated Skirt


Two Dillard's posts? Yup. Dillards is kind of awesome sometimes.

$17 on sale at Dillard's

Satin Bustier Dress


...Your New Year's Eve party did, too.

$13.50 at Forever 21

Art Deco Cutout Studs


Your office holiday party outfit just got a little more merry.

$12 at Topshop

Say What Cropped Bolero


Ok boleros - are they in are they out? This one is classic enough to where you can buy it and still have time to make a decision about the outside coolness factor.

$19 at Dillard's

AE Pintuck Flat


Dainty in the day, naughty in the night. Sounds like the perfect flat to me.

$19.95 on sale at American Eagle

12.18.2009

weekend words

Since we're not quite able to do this in our real lives, we've decided to take the day off in our blog lives. Fa la la la laaaa la la la la.

For you bargain hunters, check out the huge sales at 6pm, endless, gap & co (40% off a boatload of stuff), express (lots of pretty things 40% off plus $15 gift card for every $60 spent), dsw (boots on sale, free shipping, save me from myself...), and ny&co (literally everything is 50% off... WHAT?).

For you bargain hunters with enough clothes (I know, I know), please, please, please do yourself a favor, click here and become obsessed with a whole new genre of bargain consumption. 20x200 has a crazy beautiful holiday gift guide up. You know what, I wanted you to click so badly I just stopped writing this post and googled how to take a screenshot on my Mac to add visual interest and entice you there to buy prints that I can no longer buy because the surfaces in my apartment are covered with prints. And everything is $20.


N had a big, big week - job, home, life wise - and that girl needs to take a break. I did not have a big, big week, but don't you think for one second that will keep me from taking a break.

Enjoy your weekend, friends, whether you're stuck inside with a blizzard outside or sighing as you reach for yet another t-shirt as your lovely new wool coat is relegated back to the who-am-i-kidding-i-do-not-belong-in-this-climate pile. For those of you who celebrate a holiday next week, try to find a second or two to yourself before the beautiful crazy starts. For those you who don't, why not do the same, except without that second clause and with a bit of relief about that?

12.17.2009

Boomerang Thursday: macy's shawl


This could just be the perfect shawl to grab on the way out the door. Great color, hits at the hip, is hip, fold over collar, you could wear it any time of the year, goes with anything...get my point?

$18.37 from Macy's

Boomerang Thursday: kenneth cole leather tri-fold wallet

Love the color! Love the price!


$15 from 15 Dollar Store.Com

Boomerang Thursday: jcpenny rhinestone bracelet


If you ever want to add a little sparkle to your look this is the bracelet. Triple the elegance.

$14.99 from JC Penny

Boomerang Thursday: iHome


What could be more perfect then a portable speaker system for you ipod or MP3? Maybe one priced under $20.

$17.97 from Wal-Mart

Boomerang Thursday: j crew address book

We are all guilty of buying something to wear but having no wear to wear it to. With this pocket sized address book we can skim through for location ideas. Or we could just have a cute little pink address book.

$12.99 from J.Crew

Boomerang Thursday: forever 21 lace overlay babydoll dress

Holiday party coming up? Need a New Year's Eve party dress? Or do you just need something fun to wear?

$19.80 at Forever 21

12.16.2009

kayla's frock

Go abstract for that party. You'll be glad you did.

$16 (from $27) at sweet16finds

ellie's dress


Come back, summer!

$16 at sweet16finds

becca's top


A little adorable, a little rock and roll.

$16 at sweet16finds

plaid jumper dress

Plaid! Jumper! Dress!

$16 (from $28) at sweet16finds

ashley's floral dress


Is wowza a thing that people say? Yeah? Wowza.

$16 (from $27) at sweet16finds

12.15.2009

Draped Chain & Rhinestone Necklace


Ooh la la!

$11.50 at Charlotte Russe

Liz Claiborne Jackie' Denim


These really pack a punch - great fall and winter colors available.

$17.69 (was $59) at Lord & Taylors

Satin Babydoll Dress


Great for those holiday parties that start off kind of conservative and end up kind of radical.

$20 on sale at Arden B

Sterling Silver Pink Cubic Zirconia Cocktail Ring


I'm reminded a bit of Kobe's attempt to appease his wife. That aside, this is a pretty great ring.

$19.99 on sale at Kohl's

M.s.s.p. ponte skirt

Asymmetrical Awesomeness.

$17.40 (was $58) at Dillard's

12.14.2009

wings earrings

A little different. A little awesome.

$20 at BrokenFingersArt

bud vase

A little bud vase for a little buddy!

$12 at etcArts

swallow bird

What a wonderful price for a lovely framed piece.

$16 at uncommon

moka print

Beautiful accent for a kitchen with only enough wall space for one accent.

$19 at sandrajuto

rectangular earrings

Modern and classy to add an edge to your ugly christmas sweater.

$20 at aforfebre

12.11.2009

weekend words

Hi Readers,

Our N & S Reunion will commence in about 15 hours, which is very exciting. That seems to be all the news I can think of right now.

The guy and I are moving in together - have I mentioned this to our Stuff Under Twenty readers? Tell me how you found your places - I'm looking for a place in the Bay Area, where rent ain't cheap - it's sort of like dating. You're trying to find the right place and you have to be charming and have the right stats and you may love the place and they may not love you. Dumping ensues.

Anyways if you live in the letter shoot us an email if you know of a place and want more details from me about what we're looking for- seriously! We think of you all as one big family and family helps out!

So, the point is we're trying to house hunt in the midst of our schedules. We'll see how things go...

S is crazy busy! I feel like everytime I call her she's getting work done which is pretty incredible given how much I call her. At least holiday season is upon us and that means holiday parties and that means flirting and free drinks. Hopefully she'll get a little bit of a break this weekend. We're off to our favorite bar in the area for long chats and garlic fries.

Until Monday!

N + S

St. Eve® Striped Camisole


Sometimes sexy doesn't work. Sometimes cute works!

$11.20 at Kohl's

B.tempt'd by wacoal "the flirt" dot-print contour bra, tanga panty & garter panty


I should've put NSFW tags on these posts huh?

$19.99 at Dillard's

Satin Lace Chemise & Shorts


I'm not really an ooh-la-la lingerie girl, but I kind of want these!

$14.99 for set at Charlotte Russe

ASOS Boudoir Mesh Ruffle Short


Ooh these are cute. I guess they aren't to be worn with anything else, huh.

$16.57 at ASOS

Aaerie lace bralette


Sometimes you want a mini snickers and sometimes you want a light snack and sometimes you want a bralette. Note: That sentence made sense to me when I thought of it.

$14.95 at American Eagle

12.10.2009

Boomerang Thursday: forever 21 embellished velvet flats

I can't think of a more fun looking pair of flats.

$19.80 from Forever 21

Boomerang Thursday: loft marisa ladder stripe ankle pants with belt


You'll be styling in these ankle pants.

$19.88 from Ann Taylor Loft

Boomerang Thursday: isaac mizrahi blazer


A classic blazer with modern style.

$14.99 from Target

Boomerang Thursday: the limited feather headband


A skinny ribbon-wrapped headband with a feather. Excellent.

$16.50 from The Limited

Boomerang Thursday: charlotte russe patent crocodile tote

Carry me...Carry me...you wouldn't regret it.

$19.99 at Charlotte Russe

Boomerang Thursday: loft petite paillettes top


Time to sparkle and shine in this fun top.

$19.99 from Ann Taylor Loft

12.09.2009

ferm living tea towel


Gift an adorable and useful tea towel!

$19 at Lekker

rings shade

A lampshade is a one-step transformation that literally lights up a room! (Sorry.)

$19.99 (from $39) at PBTeen