Simply Ooh La La Shopping Blog - Girly Stuff!

Hottest Laptop Case Money Can Buy!

2007-04-04T17:58:00.000-07:00

Whether you are in New York or LA this is the laptop case for you!
Designer inspired, pink, leather and has polka dots?! Don't be surprised if you see one of the girls on The Hills carrying this before you. Pick it up at
www.simplyoohlala.com

Hottest Laptop Case Money Can Buy!

2007-04-04T17:42:00.000-07:00

Whether you are in New York or LA this is the laptop case for you!
Designer inspired without the price! Be the envy of every girl!
Why not carry your most prized possession in style....you can pick it up here at www.simplyoohlala.com

Turbo Cell Charger

2006-12-19T06:31:00.000-08:00

Hey Girls,
No more excuses for unreturned calls! This lipstick sized cell phone charger comes equipped to charge any phone at any time. It's a portable lifesaver that runs on AA batteries and can take him from zero bars to calling you back in minutes. Just plug it into your phone's charger outlet and watch for the blue light to indicate that the phone is charging. It comes with adapters for any kind of cell phone, so your Turbo Charger can save any cell phone that's running low.
Price: $19.95
Where To Nab It: Best Buy, Sharper Image, Sports Authority, and TurboCellCharger.com

Pink Headset

2006-12-05T19:06:00.000-08:00

For the Girly Gabber

This is the perfect solution to the "no talking on your cell phone while driving" rule. If you love to chat while you drive around, why not look cute doing it? Get this adorable pink earpiece so you can multitask in style! The comfortable headset pops in pink and is blinging with rhinestones. But the best part is that it's super lightweight, affordable and the sound is crystal clear.
Where To Nab It: Available exclusively at Target...Pink Headset from Plantronics for $19.99

Pet Gifts

2006-11-07T09:08:00.000-08:00

Don't know what to get your little special someone? Well, here is a perfect gift for your pup or kitten! It's a hat, scarf and a squeaky toy! It will keep them warm and fashionable! Get'em while they last....Dog Gift or Cat Gift.

Justin's "Bring Sexy Back" is on Top

2006-10-19T15:20:00.000-07:00

Who can't believe Justin Timberlake's new CD "Bring Sexy Back" is top of the charts for most requested video! Gotta love him! Here's the other top 4 music videos for October.
Coming in at number 2. Christina Aguilera - "Ain't No Other Man"
3. Jessica Simpson - "A Public Affair"
4. Beyonce - "Ring the Alarm"
5. Weird Al Yankovic - "White & Nerdy"

If you haven't seen one or all of these videos, go to www.sonybmg.com to watch them.

It's All About Black Nails!

2006-10-11T13:20:00.000-07:00

The darkest polish has officially graduated from Goth to Glam! Here's how to pull it off.....

1. If you can, go to a pro. Mistakes with this color really show up!

2. Keep nails short and round.

3. Reapply top coat every other day.

4. Use hand cream.

5. When polish starts to chip, take it off! The polish needs to be perfect to make this look work.

OPI Nail Lacquer in Black Onyx is super long lasting.
CoverGirl Nail Polish in Midnight Magic is slightly shimmery.
Lippmann Collection Nail Lacquer in Hit Me with Your Best Shot has a hit of violet.
Chanel Nail Colour in Black Satin is the blackest of them all. This version is already selling out.

Advice From New York's Fashion Week

2006-09-18T11:06:00.000-07:00

Hey Girls,
Here's some fashion tips from New York's Fashion Week that just ended.

Tips From Suze Yalof Schwartz, Glamour magazine:
Find a great trench coat.
Find a great dress in a bright color.
Find a great layering item.
What Celebs Say:
Donna Karan, fashion designer: "Don't be a victim. Enjoy your clothes. It has to be about you — the personality."
Usher, singer: "Fashion is in the eye of the beholder. It is what you make it."
Michael Kors, fashion designer: "If you're oozing out of your garment in any way, then it doesn't fit. And it's never going to be a 'do.'"
Hilary Duff, singer/actress: "Fashion don't is jean on jeans."
Betsey Johnson, fashion designer: "I never say, 'Don't!' I was really anti-don't my entire career!" Tim Gunn, Parsons professor/"Project Runway" co-host: "For me, the fashion don't is always too much skin."
Thalia, singer: "Socks and sandals — that's a big don't. Please."
Carol Alt, model: "Big, chunky jackets are horrible. I don't care how comfortable you are."
Bebe Neuwerth, actress: "Dress with respect for the place that you are going to and dress with respect for yourself."

Leggings Fall Trend

2006-08-10T08:58:00.000-07:00

Leggings are ba-aack and they're stayin' for Fall! The big trend from the 80's is still a big hit. So here's some tips on how to wear them.
Do's
Do pair a preppy mini with ballet flats and leggings.
Do know they look best with loose, flowy dresses.
Do try the long, skinny jeans that are popular now. They’re a good way to get in on the new silhouette without going all-out Lycra.
Don'ts
Don’t wear white, stripey leggings.
Don't wear ones with bright and bold prints or, OK, any print. Stick with darkish solids.
Don't wear them if they have a hole.
Remember, leggings are not stockings. Don’t wear them sheer.
Pick up this pair from American Eagle at www.ae.com under $20.

Top Ringtones

2006-08-01T12:45:00.000-07:00

Hey Girls,
Need a new ringtone? Wanna know what's popular? Here's a list of the Top 5 right now.

1. "Grillz" by Nelly
2. "My Humps" by Black Eyed Peas
3. Super Mario Brothers theme song
4. "Gold Digger" by Kanye West
5. "Run It!" by Chris Brown

Dress for LESS!

2006-07-19T07:32:00.000-07:00

Hey Girls - Do you love Dollar Stores? Who doesn't right? Right??!
Well, I have a fabulous secret to share with you. Are you ready? I found what is called the 15 Dollar Store. That carries shoes, dresses, sunglasses, OH MY! Among other essential items like tops, sweaters, jeans, etc....and it's brand names, like Steve Madden, Rampage, Kenneth Cole Reaction, Tommy Hilfiger to name a few. It's a must for the Fashionista on a budget. The cardigan shown (which by the way I want to order) retails for $65.00 for only $15.00...yes, $15.00! Can you believe it?! Neither can I! So, SHH! Mums the word and check it out at www.15dollarstore.com

Retro Eyes Look

2006-07-07T06:37:00.000-07:00

Here's how to make your peepers go from 0 to 60 with a little help from some faux lashes and a fail-proof friend we call mascara.
1. Curl your lashes to their maximum potential, and then glue a strip of falsies to your upper lash line. When everything has dried, accent your upper lash line with a black liquid liner, making sure to cover the base of the false lashes.
2. To create the retro effect, slightly wing out the liner in an upward motion until you hit the outer edge of your eyes. Sweep a sheer, white shimmer eye shadow across your entire lid, followed by a soft taupe color along the crease.
3. Nude cheeks and lips will perfect your vintage-glam look. The finishing touch-apply black mascara to your top and bottom lashes for extra oomph!
Now, remember girls only do this look for a special occasion. Be a Jessica not a Tammy Faye!

Dressing for Interview Success

2006-06-30T05:46:00.000-07:00

Whether you are looking for a summer or permanent job....Here's some advice for your first interview. Most of the people who will interview you -- whether they admit it or not -- would like to see some sign that the interview was worth some special effort on your part. Dress is one way to convey that impression.
Still, you face a dilemma. On one hand, you don't have the job yet, so you may not be entitled to dress like an employee. You want your dream job to know you're professional and interested. On the other hand, you don't want to look like some uptight weenie who won't fit into their hip-yet-casual atmosphere. Your best bet is to determine the standard dress code there, and then exceed it just a little. At a company where employees are casual but neatly pressed, you may want to dress it up a little with khakis. If they're wearing flip-flops and cutoffs, your khakis and cute white top could be just the ticket.

Hollywood Is Going Nude

2006-06-23T07:24:00.000-07:00

Nooo sillies, I am not talking about those famous aaah...tapes made by "some" of our favorite celebs. I'm talking nude is all over the red carpet and the runways, both on the faces and the bods of the trendsetters themselves: Caramel and earth tinted dresses, skirts and suits, nude lips, nude faces...nude nude nude...Au Natural (well, as au natural Hollywood can get, know what I mean?!) is the new "it". But don't get TOO excited: although it may seem to be a low maintenance fad, it actually takes quite a bit of work to look great "nude": we are still going to need foundation, and bronzer, and lip tint at the very least. Next, let's discuss the fabulous fashions all those lucky celebs are sportin'. Gorgeous, classy, just a little tint of color, clean, nude. Look who has joined the trend train!

Pet Jewels for Dogs and Cats

2006-06-13T05:28:00.000-07:00

Do you have a Tinkerbell wanna be? Do they always want to go for a walk to show off their owner? Do you brush their hair all the time hoping they'll get noticed? Well, then you need to glam them up a little more with these Pet Barrettes and make them feel like ROYALTY! Don't forget they want to be stylin' too!!

Way To Faux Glow

2006-06-06T06:02:00.000-07:00

Now that summer is here well, in 14 days but who's counting! Forget frying!
The new golden rule is sun in a bottle and it's the only safe tan.
Here's a some of our favs of the self tanners on the market.
For the Face: Coppertone Gradual Tan Faces
For the Body: Dove Energy Glow Daily Moisturizer
These are ideal for nervous first time tanners or anyone with pale skin. They are subtle enough that you won't feel like you've been dipped in bronzer.
Scary Fact! Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. It is likely to claim the lives of 10,000 Americans this year alone.

BOOTYLICIOUS Best Anti -Thong

2006-05-26T11:39:00.000-07:00

Want your butt to look Bootylicious?! Without wearing a thong? I hear ya sister! I can't wear a thong either but, I found the BEST Anti Thong underwear and I'm going to share with you!
Barely There Flawless Fit Boyshorts in soft taupe is my fav (especially with anything White! Which is very in season if you didn't know). These undies provide more coverage without advertising to the world! You know what I'm talkin' about!! For a store location near you go to www.barelythere.com.

Hot Summer Shoe Trend

2006-05-19T06:08:00.000-07:00

Wedges are all the talk this summer. Here's a great pair (at a reasonable price, I might add!) at Old Navy and they are on SALE!! Yes, Sale but you might have to go in to the store to find your size. Great look with capri's but, keep height to 3" and under so you don't look like a *****! You can fill it in.......
If you know of any great shoe sales for the new hot trend please post them. Or any fashion tips on how you wear your wedges, we would LOVE to hear them. Wouldn't we girls?!

Easy Designer Bed Canopy

2006-05-10T08:08:00.000-07:00

Here's a great way to change your room up without the cost and it will like a designer did it!
Materials You'll Need:
3 galvanized plumbing nipples - 1/2" diameter x 24" long
three 1/2" threaded flanges
three 1/2" end caps
screws or toggle bolts
picture hanging wire
screw eyes
drill
metallic fabric
needle and thread to match fabric
7 Easy Steps:
1. Measure the wall to determine canopy placement. The middle pipe should be at the bed's center and approximately 80" from the floor. The two outer pipes should be 10" below the upper pipe and approximately 2" to 3" beyond the outside edge of the bed. Mark these three locations.
2. Secure a flange at each of the three locations you just marked. Use wall anchors or toggle bolts to ensure a tight bond if there isn't a stud.
3. Screw the three galvanized nipples (pipes) into the flanges. Using a level or plumb line, find the location on the ceiling that corresponds with the end of the pipe. This is where the screw eyes will be located so that the ends of the pipes will be supported.
4. Mark the locations on the ceiling and attach a screw eye in each. Again, use a toggle bolt to ensure good connection if a ceiling joist isn't hit.
5. Loop the wire rope around the conduit and up to the screw eye. Use a wire rope clamp or simply tie-off the wire.
6. Determine the length of fabric needed to drape over the three conduits, adding about 5" for a puddling effect at both ends.
7. Finally, drape the fabric over the pipes. Secure with needle and thread to keep the fabric from slipping.

Why The Scale Lies

2006-05-02T14:11:00.000-07:00

Here's a great article that I wanted to share with you all. Since summer is almost here and I know we are all trying to look good in our favorite 2 piece, right?! Look in the mirror not at the scale!!

We have been told over an over again that daily weighing is unnecessary, yet many of us can't resist peeking at that number every morning. If you just can't bring yourself to toss the scale in the trash, you should definitely familiarize yourself with the factors that influence its readings. From water retention to glycogen storage and changes in lean body mass, daily weight fluctuations are normal. They are not indicators of your success or failure. Once you understand how these mechanisms work, you can free yourself from the daily battle with the bathroom scale. Water makes up about 60% of total body mass. Normal fluctuations in the body's water content can send scale-watchers into a tailspin if they don't understand what's happening. Two factors influencing water retention are water consumption and salt intake. Strange as it sounds, the less water you drink the more of it your body retains. If you are even slightly dehydrated your body will hang onto its water supplies with a vengeance, possibly causing the number on the scale to inch upward. The solution is to drink plenty of water. Excess salt (sodium) can also play a big role in water retention. A single teaspoon of salt contains over 2,000 mg of sodium. Generally, we should only eat between 1,000 and 3,000 mg of sodium a day, so it's easy to go overboard. Sodium is a sneaky substance. You would expect it to be most highly concentrated in salty chips, nuts, and crackers. However, a food doesn't have to taste salty to be loaded with sodium. A half cup of instant pudding actually contains nearly four times as much sodium as an ounce of salted nuts, 460 mg in the pudding versus 123 mg in the nuts. The more highly processed a food is, the more likely it is to have high sodium content. That's why, when it comes to eating, it's wise to stick mainly to the basics: fruits, vegetables, lean meat, beans, and whole grains. Be sure to read the labels on canned foods, boxed mixes, and frozen dinners. Women may also retain several pounds of water prior to menstruation. This is very common and the weight will likely disappear as quickly as it arrives. Pre-menstrual water-weight gain can be minimized by drinking plenty of water, maintaining an exercise program, and keeping high-sodium processed foods to a minimum. Another factor that can influence the scale is glycogen. Think of glycogen as a fuel tank full of stored carbohydrate. Some glycogen is stored in the liver and some is stored the muscles themselves. This energy reserve weighs more than a pound and it's packaged with 3-4 pounds of water when it's stored. Your glycogen supply will shrink during the day if you fail to take in enough carbohydrates. As the glycogen supply shrinks you will experience a small imperceptible increase in appetite and your body will restore this fuel reserve along with its associated water. It's normal to experience glycogen and water weight shifts of up to 2 pounds per day even with no changes in your calorie intake or activity level. These fluctuations have nothing to do with fat loss, although they can make for some unnecessarily dramatic weigh-ins if you're prone to obsessing over the number on the scale. Otherwise rational people also tend to forget about the actual weight of the food they eat. Swallowing a bunch of food before you step on the scale is no different than putting a bunch of rocks in your pocket. The 5 pounds that you gain right after a huge dinner is not fat. It's the actual weight of everything you've had to eat and drink. Exercise physiologists tell us that in order to store one pound of fat, you need to eat 3,500 calories more than your body is able to burn. In other words, to actually store the above dinner as 5 pounds of fat, it would have to contain a whopping 17,500 calories. This is not likely; in fact it's not humanly possible. So when the scale goes up 3 or 4 pounds overnight, rest easy, it's likely to be water, glycogen, and the weight of your dinner. This brings us to the scale's sneakiest attribute. It doesn't just weigh fat. It weighs muscle, bone, water, internal organs and all. When you lose "weight," that doesn't necessarily mean that you've lost fat. In fact, the scale has no way of telling you what you've lost (or gained). Losing muscle is nothing to celebrate. Muscle is a metabolically active tissue. The more muscle you have the more calories your body burns, even when you're just sitting around. That's one reason why a fit, active person is able to eat considerably more food than the dieter who is unwittingly destroying muscle tissue. Robin Landis, author of "Body Fueling," compares fat and muscles to feathers and gold. One pound of fat is like a big fluffy, lumpy bunch of feathers, and one pound of muscle is small and valuable like a piece of gold. Obviously, you want to lose the dumpy, bulky feathers and keep the sleek beautiful gold. The problem with the scale is that it doesn't differentiate between the two. It can't tell you how much of your total body weight is lean tissue and how much is fat. There are several other measuring techniques that can accomplish this, although they vary in convenience, accuracy, and cost. Skin-fold calipers pinch and measure fat folds at various locations on the body, hydrostatic (or underwater) weighing involves exhaling all of the air from your lungs before being lowered into a tank of water, and bioelectrical impedance measures the degree to which your body fat impedes a mild electrical current. [OMG can you imagine??!!] If the thought of being pinched, dunked, or gently zapped just doesn't appeal to you, don't worry. The best measurement tool of all turns out to be your very own eyes. How do you look? How do you feel? How do your clothes fit? Are your rings looser? Do your muscles feel firmer? If you are exercising and eating right, don't be discouraged by a small gain on the scale. Fluctuations are perfectly normal. Expect them to happen and take them in stride. It's a matter of mind over scale. Written by Renee Cloe, ACE Certified Personal Trainer.

Best Bra Tips EVER!!

2006-04-17T06:44:00.000-07:00

Do you want to look thinner by just wearing the right bra??? Look 10 pounds lighter, yes 10 pounds by following these tips when shopping for your next bra:

1. Get professionally fitted. This service is free at most lingerie retailers. 2. Do your serious bra shopping when bras are not on sale so that you can get the attention and the sizes you need.
3. The weight should not rest on the straps, but rather the band.
4. Bras should be positioned halfway between your shoulder and your elbow. Most women wear bras that are hiked up too far.
5. Tightening the straps too much can result in welts and pressure on your shoulders. Let the band do the heavy lifting.
6. Lean forward and tuck yourself into the cups of the bra.
7. The right bra will pick up you, add a couple inches to your torso and make you appear thinner! Believe me, it does!!
8. Metal hooks last longer than plastic.
9. Buy nude, not white. Nude looks better than white under white.
10. To get rid of back fat, position the bra band lower on your back, not higher.
11. Wash your bras after two wearings, but don't wear the same bra two days in a row because it will lose its firmness. Your bra needs time to rebound.
12. Hand wash or use a lingerie bag in the washing machine if you can't--but know that the washing machine cycle is too long for these delicate fabrics. Use Ivory Liquid, not Woolite, on synthetics.
13. Wear your bra on the last hook so that you have room to tighten as the bra loses elasticity.

Top Ten Cheap Beauty Buys

2006-04-06T07:30:00.000-07:00

On a budget? Wanna stay on top of the newest, greatest and of course cheapest beauty products? Me, too!!!
Here's a list from In Style Magazine and the leading beauty experts!

1. L'Oreal Paris true Match Liquid Foundation - Incredible realistic coverage.

2. L'Oreal Paris True Match Concealer - Creamy, lightweight, and most important long lasting.

3. Physicians Formula Face Powder in Bronzer - Sun kissed look if you don't have time to catch the rays.

4. Max Factor Lash Perfection Mascara - Great high tech lash brush, no clumping or flakes.

5. MAC Pro Longwear Lip Color - This can be a gloss or a lipstick depending on how many coats you apply. Bonus, is that it stays on all day and night!

6. Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser - A cleanser for every skin type. It's a must to wash off all the above!

7. Neutrogena Blackhead Eliminating Treatment Mask - This is great to do once a week!

8. Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer - Moisturizer with sunscreen. Sunscreen is sooooo important! Fake a face tan with the bronzer!!

9. Blistex Lip Infusion - Long lasting moisture without a waxy feeling. It hydrates but still allows you to wear lipstick over it.

10. Neutrogena Instant Bronze Streak Free Foam - Dries in minutes, and you won't end up orange. Another quick fix when you don't have time to hit the beach!

Now, which one of these goodies do you need to carry with you? What would you put them in?
Well, let me think? Oh, here's a good idea: Maggie B's "Somedays are a total waste of Make Up" cosmetic bag.

Spring Denim Trends - Jean Jewelry

2006-03-31T07:01:00.000-08:00

Are you a total denim lover? Don't go anywhere without your jeans? Well, here's a cool new trend to dress them up! Jean Jewelry. Yes you heard me right! Jean Jewelry! Which can always be used on a back pack, tote bag, where ever you feel the need for a little bling!!!

Are you also a fashionista? Then you would want the Shoe Charms Jean Blingage!

Top Three Denim Trends
Skinny, Skinny, Skinny Jeans
High Waisted Jeans
Bling on the Jeans

Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend!

2006-03-23T05:18:00.000-08:00

First Marilynn Monroe said it, then Madonna and now Paris Hilton "Diamonds are a girl's best friend"! So wanna get the look without the cost? Wanna be stylin' like a celebrity?

The newest hottest trend is diamonds for the toes!! Yes, that is right! Indulge your toes with a faux diamond ring! You can never have enough Bling, Bling!

Just Ask Cinderella

2006-03-09T18:26:00.000-08:00

"The Right Shoes Can Change Your Life....Just Ask Cinderella"

This empowering shirt will make you think everyday with the choices you make!

Be a girl who knows what she wants from life. Understand the value of a good work ethic, professionalism and the power of positive thinking.

Not to mention everyone will ask you "Hey, where did you get that shirt with the Bling, Bling"?

You might even find your Prince Charming!