May 08, 2008

Shoe of the Month

Jcrew_heels_green Just in case shoe fans needed another thing to lust over, I recently learned about J Crew's Shoe of the Month Club.

For $1,800 a year ($150 a month) a gorgeous shoe picked for you by J Crew designers will be delivered to your doorstep once a month. You have a choice of flats or pumps, or a combination of the two!

Shoes can be exchanged if they don't fit right, but only for a new size -- not a new design.

To join the club, call 1-866-739-5944.

Friends? Family? This would be an AWESOME wedding gift. :)

May 06, 2008

Survival Kit

Weddingdaysurvivalkit There's five and a half months until my wedding and I have a ton to think about. But one thing I'm not going to stress over is my Wedding Day Survival Kit, because I have some fantastic bridesmaids that will make sure that's taken care of. (Hear that, girls?)

Beauty Addict has a great post on everything you need to make sure your special day -- be it a wedding, prom, party or even a weekend getaway.

What's in her arsenal? She's broken it down into sections but here are just a few:

Clothes

  • Static Guard
  • Febreze (see if you can find the mini bottle)
  • Tide Pen
  • Double sided tape (I like Hollywood Fashion Tape in various sizes)
  • White chalk (to disguise any stains on the gown)
  • Packing tape (a friend recommended this and she's right, it does everything from repairing headpieces and hems to removing lint)
  • Sewing kit (w/ scissor)
  • Safety pins

Face

  • Makeup for touchups (major "duh" moment, right?)
  • Mirror
  • Tissues
  • Blotting papers   
  • Q-tips

To see the full VERY helpful list, click here!

April 30, 2008

Make Me Up

Mascara Ever been curious about a new mascara, eyeshadow or foundation but didn't want to spend the money before learning more about it?

Makeup Alley can help. The site is chock full of message boards on makeup and beauty, including a fantastic Beauty Product Review section by people just like you.

There's also a great Swap section where you can trade beauty products! (You do have to be a member to use this feature, but sign-up is free!)

Now you no longer need to wonder, is this eyeliner really that fantastic? Just head to Makeup Alley!

April 21, 2008

Under My Umbrella

Umbrella I live in the North East which means that even if the sky is sunny and blue in the morning, it can be rainy and gray by afternoon.

As my wedding gets closer and closer (six months!) I've started thinking about all the little details. Including, what do we do if it rains?

Living so close to the ocean, I'm determined to take pictures on the beach, even if there is a little rain. Which lead me to pare * umbrella and their adorable designer, limited edition umbrellas.

They say:

"Every year when the rainy season comes around, we are saddened by the onset of the gray skies, soggy wet outdoor jackets and dull umbrellas. Why not use something on a wet day that will cheer you up, bring fun and excitement to every rainy season."

I have to agree. Check out the Urban Safari or the The Lady of Stripe and tell me you're not in love.

Check out the whole line here and enjoy those April showers!

April 16, 2008

Style for the Home

Pillows_2 A pretty room is a happy room and one fast way to make your home a relaxing haven is to head over to decor8.

Writer Holly Becker says "As a writer and interior design consultant, I created decor8 to catalog beautiful finds and to inspire others."

And that she did!

decor8 is a plethora of beautiful things including recent post on unique pillows and interviews with designers.

Each post will spark your interest more than the last. Head over and take a look!

April 11, 2008

And the winner is...

Clueless Cat! Congratulations, you're the winner of the Florida Beach Tote!

To claim your prize, please email your name and address to molly at thewinningpitch dot com.

Thanks for shopping, everyone!

Purse Party Today!

Florida_bag It's finally arrived! From 12-2 p.m. EST today visit Star50 Handbags to receive 50% off your purchase (not including shipping) for you and your friends!

All you have to do is enter the code TWPSTAR50 at checkout!

And remember to leave a comment here about your favorite Star50 bag. One comment will be chosen at random tonight and the author will receive a free Florida Beach Tote!

Remember...from 12-2 p.m. EST today and use your special code.

Happy shopping!

April 10, 2008

Tomorrow, Tomorrow

REMINDER: The Star50 Handbags purse party will be held right here on The Winning Pitch tomorrow from 12-2 p.m. Details here.

Be sure to come back here tomorrow to receive the special check-out code that will get you 50% off your order!

And don't forget to leave a comment today and tomorrow and your favorite Star50 bag. It will put you in the running for a free bag!

April 07, 2008

It's a Purse Party and you're invited!

Florida_bag Star50 Handbags loves purse parties. They love them so much that they've decided to bring the thrill of the shop to you with an online purse party! 

When you visit Star50 Handbags (www.star50bags.com) on Friday, April 11th from 12 - 2 p.m. EST, you and your friends will receive a 50% discount on your full order.  That’s right, 50% off! (not including shipping)

Check back here at The Winning Pitch on Friday to receive the special check-out code and get ready to stock up on fabulous bags in time for that trip to the beach, mountains or maybe just around the corner.

And as if that wasn't enough, you'll have the opportunity to win a special bag by leaving a comment about your favorite Star50 bag on all the posts this week! One lucky lady will be randomly selected to receive the Florida Beach tote, valued at $130!

So, what are you waiting for?  Here’s your chance to not only score a free bag, but shop for that cute, oh-so-perfect spring arm candy you’ve been eying.

Leave a comment today, tomorrow and all week about your favorite Star50 bag for a chance to win!

April 03, 2008

A Shoe-Lover's Dream

Shoe_wheel After not one, but two people sent me a link to this product today, I knew it was something I had to share with you.

Check out the Shoe Wheel by Rakku Designs.

The spinning wheel holds up to 30 pairs of shoes from sneakers to stilettos and everything in between. The design uses elastic bands that easily stretch to hold a variety of footwear snuggly in the circular storage unit. Simply spin the wheel to reach your shoe of choice!

The shoe wheel comes in four colors and retails for $65.

And bonus, it's sort of like functional art, right?