Hi Readers,
I'm really glad it's Friday. I know we say that every week, but there are just some Friday where you's really feeling the weekend, you know? I think my lust for Saturday and Sunday is coming from the fact that I had a wonderful time last weekend at this lake. I read, picked up a tan, did some swimming at the river, and spent a little time with a bunch of fun loving kids. And if that wasn't enough, I spent a night under the stars in a sleeping bag - and loved it. Hey, maybe it isn't too late for me to write myself off as an unhappy camper.
This weekend will be spent at home, giving my bedroom a much needed clean, and hopefully heading to the movies to see either (500) days of summer or Funny People - any readers have a strong opinion on which one to see?
S is a busy bee. About to begin a whirlwind of traveling for what feels like the 100th time this year, I think she's gearing up by catching up on lots of work at home. Seems like that girl is always working 24/7. Thank goodness for emailing and phones, otherwise we'd never keep in touch!
As usual, tell us what you're up to, and what you'd like to see on the blog. New giveaway starts next week - I hope you enjoyed checking out happygirlgreeting's wonderful work! We're happy to have the store as a sponsor and hope you'll check her cards out next time you need to reorder some much-needed personalized stationary.
Lots of love to our readers. Without you, we'd be two 20 somethings blogging to each other.
N + S
7.31.2009
bmedora beige
B is for bmedora beige bags that are filled to the brim with all of your best weekend plan accouterments.
$19.99 (was $78) at Steven Madden
americana plaid scarf
S is for scarves that are sexy and summery and make people stop to ask if you'd be willing to sell the one around your neck.
$19.50 at G by Guess
7.30.2009
retro dotted shift dress
I saw a woman wearing a dress like this on the train this morning, paired with strappy vintage inspired heels, and she looked so wonderful. So now I'm in love with dresses like this.
$19.80 at Forever 21
Shoe 6/1 Lake C
Ah, gray and sea foam green pumps - so deliciously unique and an excellent price. Pair them with a gray pencil skirt and a simple blouse and away you go.
$19.99 at Mango
mossimo black: cropped swing jacket - olive
There's something particularly appealing about this jacket for me, and I think it might be that very wide collar that looks like it would swallow your entire head if zipped up.
$10.48 (was $29.99) at Target
7.29.2009
work
I really don't like nature. Camping is my personal hell. Well, it would be, except I've never been. But I know it would be. I believe that the reason carpenters make walls is that so I don't have to go outside of them.And this bear is awesome.
$12 at Threadless
secrets in the city
You're sitting in your cubicle. Maybe you've dressed it up with some homey photos or a corkboard with postcards, but there's fluorescent lighting and some kind of mechanism to combat carpal tunnel syndrome, so... ya know. BUT. If you were wearing this t-shirt, you could step outside, shading your eyes, and watch as the UV light brings up the monsters, yes the monsters, looming over the city. Awesome.$12 at Threadless
jelly balloons
So it's Wednesday. Summer's almost over. Yeah, the sunny voice in your head is all only one month of summer is almost over, but we all know the truth. So... blah.Buy a $9 t-shirt!!!
$9 at Threadless
7.28.2009
peace print coin purse
Small enough to clip on your jeans or with your keys, but big enough to help you in your quest never to use purses again.
$7.99 at The Sak
fine jersey leisure dress
S and I have both worn these tshirt style jersey dresses - and by worn I mean we put it on at least three times a week before heading to class or errands or meetings. Lovely reliable little wonders.
$12 (was $34) at American Apparel
7.27.2009
india bracelet
Hate to do this, but I have to admit that what I really love in this shop are the earrings, which are just above $20 so I'm sharing with you this bracelet which is in the inspiration of the earrings. But click!$16 at sutsukesu's etsy shop
girl in a field print
I wish I had a place to put this. It makes me want to sit and smile slightly all day.
$12 at brookekent's etsy shop
7.24.2009
weekend words
Hi Readers,
Sorry for the delay on the ww. Sometimes getting to that last post on Friday just feels too tiring.
There aren't too many updates on our end - I'm headed for a quick camping trip this weekend with the guy. I think it'll be nice to get out of town for a couple of days. S sent me a wonderful package of books and magazines to help me get off the computer and - well, not get closer to nature, but get closer to just being 'disconnected'.
S is off to the movies tonight and then is catching up on work and with friends. Good combo, as far as I'm concerned.
Ok well tell us what's up and what you want to see.
Until Monday,
N + S
Sorry for the delay on the ww. Sometimes getting to that last post on Friday just feels too tiring.
There aren't too many updates on our end - I'm headed for a quick camping trip this weekend with the guy. I think it'll be nice to get out of town for a couple of days. S sent me a wonderful package of books and magazines to help me get off the computer and - well, not get closer to nature, but get closer to just being 'disconnected'.
S is off to the movies tonight and then is catching up on work and with friends. Good combo, as far as I'm concerned.
Ok well tell us what's up and what you want to see.
Until Monday,
N + S
GIVEAWAY: Customized calling card set from happygirlgreetings
This giveaway has ended. Please check our home page to enter our latest giveaways!
A few weeks ago, I announced my love for happygirlgreeting's wonderful calling cards,a s they seem like the perfect adult replacement for scrawling your number onto whatever scrap of material you can find at a restaurant and handing to your new potential client/friend/fling.
I actually loved these cards, and the vintage images that pair alongside the text of your choice so much, that I emailed happygirlgreetings and ordered a set for myself. I'm headed to a big conference in September and have been looking for a good networking accessory. I was thrilled to receive an added bonus to my purchase: the chance to giveaway a set of 100 customizable calling cards to one very lucky Stuff Under Twenty reader.
There's pretty much an image for every kind of impression you'd like to make - like this vintage phone. It says "call me" or "schedule a playdate" or "get in touch!" in a throwback sort of way.
Or if you have your own business and are constantly engaging with potential clients, a card that is as stylish as you might do the trick. Photography, parenting, babysitting, consulting, teaching - it's all available for you to customize.
But happygirlgreetings also provides other stationary items that I think are adorable. How about these moving cards? They're so elegant and will be the perfect way to let people know where you are currently residing - and where to send those housewarming gifts!The giveaway runs from 9:00 PM PST today (Friday) until 11:00 PM PST, July 30th (Thursday). The winner will be chosen by random.org and emailed on Friday morning. If the winner does not respond within 24 hours, a second winner will be chosen.
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every comment must include an email address - it's ok if you comment with your blog account as long as we can get to your email through your blog!
{leave a separate comment for each entry!}
1. Visit happygirlgreetings. Then come back and leave us a comment telling us which item is your favorite! 1 entry
2. Blog about the giveaway with a link back to Stuff Under Twenty. Leave a comment on this post with the link to the post on your blog. 1 entry
3. Twitter about our giveaway or about happygirlgreetings's etsy shop! Make sure to leave a comment below or add @stuffunder20 to your tweet to let us know. 1 entry
4. Become a follower of Stuff Under Twenty using the widget on the side. Leave a comment letting us know! If you're already a follower that counts too, just remind us! 1 entry
Good luck to our readers!
N + S
7.23.2009
gumball earrings
Today is my birthday! To celebrate, all of today's selections will be from Etsians who share my birthday. Pop in, heart an item or two, or buy something - make someone's (birth)day!Perfectly perfect. And free shipping! So better than perfect exists. Hmmm. Please, please click through if just to see the gorgeous photos of the whimsical jewelry in this store.
$15 at EllePdesign's etsy shop
organic eye hearts makeup removers
Today is my birthday! To celebrate, all of today's selections will be from Etsians who share my birthday. Pop in, heart an item or two, or buy something - make someone's (birth)day!This gets my awesome-idea-of-the-day award. Go green in your makeup removal and spruce up your vanity with these understated organic all-natural cotton hand-crocheted handmade free of any dyes or chemicals. My favorite part is the adorableness of the heart with the seriousness of the color. Oh wait, maybe it's that they're machine washable. Oh wait, maybe it's that it's 6 for $3.75 + $3 shipping and they'll be the last eye makeup remover product you'll ever buy.
$3.75 at bellayarn's etsy shop
mementos necklace
Today is my birthday! To celebrate, all of today's selections will be from Etsians who share my birthday. Pop in, heart an item or two, or buy something - make someone's (birth)day!Genius! I'm tempted to get all movie punny and print out the lovely photograph of the necklace, and stick it in the frame. Ooh, I'm so clever it hurts.
$12 at mementos's etsy shop
blue and white wall hanging
Today is my birthday! To celebrate, all of today's selections will be from Etsians who share my birthday. Pop in, heart an item or two, or buy something - make someone's (birth)day!Wouldn't this be the perfect thing to catch your gaze in one of those totally black-and-white chromified rooms? Or Ikea-ified, in the case of my home?
$20 at duckdrakestudio's etsy shop (you haaave to check out the awesome giraffe tile in this store too!)
stuffed owl with boots pillow
Today is my birthday! Hence the late posting because I should get to sleep in, no? To celebrate, all of today's selections will be from Etsians who share my birthday. Pop in, heart an item or two, or buy something - make someone's (birth)day!This little guy would be perfect on the corner of a very high windowsill, the kind you have to crane your neck to check out where the light's coming from.
$20 at goldstatepress's etsy shop
7.22.2009
whisperings cardigan
Coral is such a wonderful color - it reminds me of, well, coral obviously, but also tea parties and afternoons sitting on lovely benches outside.
$19.95 (was $68) at Anthropologie
body focus toning massage oil
For toning and smoothing your skin. To be applied liberally/sensually/calmly/comfortably/crazily/romantically/you get the idea.
Who knew healthcare could feel so good?
$10 (was $20) at The Body Shop
I.n. san francisco flutter-sleeve sweater
This is a san francisco sweater which is beautiful but a little misleading since, as everyone knows, there are mighty cold winters during San Francisco summers.$19.50 (was $39) at Dillard's
lersta reading/floor lamp
Ah, Ikea. The place to get a floor lamp for under $20 that is still simple and classic enough to assimilate into your already-cultivated living space.
$14.99 at Ikea
7.21.2009
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