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Flea Market and Estate Sale Survival Guide – Top 10 Things to Pack
As soon as the temperatures start rising you know it’s Garage/Estate/Flea Sale Season! It’s my favorite time of year to find great buys on fantastic vintage clothing, costume jewelry, and antiques for the house. Besides lots of rest the … Continue reading
Summer Hair Care Must Have – Aveda Damage Remedy™ Daily Hair Repair
With summer fast approaching and the wedding and event season in high gear, my locks have been taking a beating day in and day out. I was thrilled to try Aveda’s Damage Remedy™ Daily Hair Repair through the Vogue Influencer network. … Continue reading
Vintage Umbrellas and Parasols…. Oh my!
Since opening my store, I’ve come across so many amazing vintage finds that I couldn’t have dreamt of before! I picked up a stellar beach umbrella from the 60s at an estate sale last year (I was way too … Continue reading
Mad Men Fashion and Beauty for the Masses
I’m so psyched for our Mad Men viewing party on 3/25 and I seem to come across references to Mad Men everywhere I go! While I prefer the actual vintage frocks from the 60′s to wear and am addicted … Continue reading
Sweet Vintage Sweaters
I absolutely am a total sucker for anything with do-dads (as I call them). Vintage embroidered sweaters never disappoint and are adorned with pretty appliques, beads, and/or lots of sequins! I was trying to find a cute vintage outfit the … Continue reading
Beauty Boot Camp at Chakra Salon and Spa
I admit it, I’ve been a wash and go girl basically all my life. So, when I heard about a Beauty Boot Camp at Chakra Salon and Spa (conveniently located across the street from Blue Hawaii Vintage in Asbury … Continue reading
Tea Time at Tranquil Garden Tea Room
I had the pleasure of having tea in Ocean Grove today at the Tranquil Garden Tea Room. I had the amazing Coconut Vanilla Tea and my hubby Craig tried the English Breakfast Tea. We both were thrilled with our choices … Continue reading
DIY Beehive Take One
I’m going to a wedding with the hubby tonight and needed an updo that wouldn’t move in today’s brisk winds. I was inspired by the beehive that I got earlier in the week and used this amazing tutorial by Johnny … Continue reading
60′s Beehive Updo Made Easy
It’s no secret that I am obsessed with Betty Draper and Joan Holloway from Mad Men on AMC. They are such strong, sexy women with incredible fashion sense and glam hair. I have been stuck in a rut with my … Continue reading
Getting A Little Wicked in Manhattan
Last night one of my besties Maria and I had the pleasure of stopping by A Little Wicked in Manhattan and checking out their amazing blogger event. Since opening the store, I miss my days of being in the city … Continue reading