Crocs is quite an ambiguous footwear isn’t it? There are basically those that think of this as a fashion mistake, and yet there are those that actually love this footwear and can’t live without ‘em. I’m in that second type of group. I can live without my Crocs, let’s get that out there. But I do love how comfortable they are. I have the Malindi and the Adara, pretty cute women’s designs… and not the kind that most people would say only looks good on kids or clowns.

Anyway, if you’re like me and you find Crocs comfortable, you will enjoy the ongoing sale they have on their website.

When you buy two or more pairs, you will avail of the 50% discount or get a pair for as low as $5!!! You can also use this coupon code: springcustomer09 for free shipping.

Pretty great deal, huh?

If you haven’t tried using a personal shopping website, perhaps you can give Covet a go. It’s still under beta testing but from the looks of it, it seems they have it all up and running pretty well.

As a personal shopping site, it is featured with a photo quiz to determine your sense of style or which celebrity look you most identify with. Signing up and registering at their website now and until August 15th will give you a chance to win $50,000 in cash sweepstakes!

Once you’ve signed up, you will be able to manipulate your profile and change your style preference. The site then will provide you with style guides and brands that they think you may like.

So, here’s another shopping convenience you can enjoy without ever leaving the house.

Visit Covet and sign up for an account now.

The thing about PVC made shower curtains is that it leaves an awful stench in the bathroom. It also gathers molds and mildew faster than anything. If you’re conscious of what this does to your environment, you would do well to leave this type of product alone.

Now, as an alternative, you could get one of those non-PVC made shower curtains.  Lavish & Lime carries a few selection for about $20, which is quite a good price, I should say.

Click below for the product description…

Product Description:

Now you can shower with a lovely and bright daisy pattern that’s eco-friendly too! This shower curtain is made from 100% EVA vinyl, a more environmentally friendly plastic made without chlorine. EVA shower curtains feel soft -almost rubbery - to the touch and do not have an odour like traditional PVC curtains made with chlorine. Rust-proof metal grommets.

EVA curtains are a better environmental choice than the alternative PVC curtains because during the manufacture of PVC, chlorine gas escapes into the air. With chlorine-free EVA, this doesn’t happen.

$20.30 Via Lavish & Lime

As the online store is closing its retail operations this year, the site is offering items in their grand reduction sale.  Let’s check out some of the goodies you can rack up from this, under the Final Clearance bin:

	Nina Ricci Felted Ombre Dress $2,590.00 SALE PRICE: $777.00 Felted knit with ribbed trim Artful multicolored ombre-effect Scoop neck Short sleeves Dropped waist with flared skirt Hidden side pockets Mesh and silk scoop-neck slip underneath
	Derek Lam Cap-Sleeve Lace Dress $1,690.00  SALE PRICE: $422.00 40% viscose, 40% wool, 18% cotton, 2% nylon Floral lace overlay reveals silk lining underneath Inverted seams throughout Scoop neck in front and back Cap sleeves with banded cuffs Empire waist Scalloped hem Pullover Straight silhouette Made in Italy
	Acne Jeans Private Belted Skirt $209.00  SALE PRICE: $42.00 79% cotton, 21% silk High waist Banded belt with double ring buckle Hidden zip closure Inverted front pleats add fullness to skirt Slanted side pockets
	Ernte Yellow Graphic Tee $145.00  SALE PRICE: $59.00 100% cotton Knit jersey Crewneck Short sleeves Yellow dot graphic on front Signature Ernte logo at nape of neck Folded hem
	Vintage by La Rosa ’50s Corduroy Print Top, White $495.00  SALE PRICE: $199.00 Authentic ’50s corduroy shirt in good condition Aztec pattern Traditional collar Long sleeves with two-button cuffs Button down front Flat chest pocket Folded hem Rear shoulder yoke
	Ernte Musashi Leather Jacket $1,665.00  SALE PRICE: $666.00 Smooth and supple sheep leather; lining is 100% silk Elaborate paneled construction with slanted seams throughout Inset patches of gently aged, slightly sueded leather Banded standing collar Long sleeves Two-way front zipper Slanted besom pockets with zip closures Contoured seams across upper back Spray paint stencil is inspired by Miyamoto Musashi, the stellar Japanese swordsman

The WWD reports that the collection will be expected to hit Wal-mart stores, including their online shopping site by August 2009. Clothes will retail for a very affordable $20 and will feature hip and trendy tops, pants, shoes and t-shirts.

From WWD

Cyrus has been a fan of Azria’s designs for some time. She wore a short Hervé Léger by Max Azria dress in April to the U.K. premiere of “Hannah Montana: The Movie,” and for the 2009 Grammy Awards, Cyrus donned a custom Hervé Léger by Max Azria black gown.  Azria is said to have developed a rapport with Cyrus in the course of dressing her for events and eventually became acquainted with her parents — her father, country star Billy Ray Cyrus, who appears on the “Hannah Montana” series, and mother, Tish.

The Miley Cyrus line is the second major teen country star Wal-Mart has linked with in the last few months. The retailer already carries a line of cami dresses by country sensation Taylor Swift under the label L.E.I. by Taylor Swift, which is exclusive to Wal-Mart. Other junior collections offered at the store include “America’s Next Top Model” T-shirts and sweatpants; No Boundaries athletic shorts and tank tops, and Op smocked jersey dresses and tube dresses. In the past, Wal-Mart has offered Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen’s tween fashion line and Stuff by Hilary Duff.

The Wal-Mart deal marks Max Azria’s second foray into mass market territory and gives him agreements with the world’s two largest retailers — Wal-Mart and Carrefour. In 2006, Azria signed a deal to design a women’s ready-to-wear collection for the French retailer, which operates hypermarkets in France, Greece, Spain, Belgium, Italy and Portugal. The collection Tex by Max Azria launched for the fall-winter 2007 season. At the time, industry sources familiar with the arrangement said the deal, which ends Dec. 31, 2011, has a minimum guaranteed volume of 1 billion euros, or about $1.3 billion, over the course of the contract, plus escalations per season.
The BCBG Max Azria Group is a diversified organization. Its portfolio of 22 brands includes BCBGeneration, Max and Cleo and Manoukian, among others, with price points from less than $20 for Miley Cyrus and Max Azria at Wal-Mart, to $3,000 for a Hervé Léger dress at Bergdorf Goodman.

While Azria has some experience working with large retailers, industry observers said, “The difference with the line now [Miley Cyrus and Max Azria] is that this is truly a junior line” and that it will be designed with a celebrity, Cyrus. Hence, the collection will bear both their names.
Cyrus, who will be touring at the end of the year for her new album, “Breakout,” to be released July 22, will wear BCBG Max Azria styles. Her tour will reportedly be sponsored by Wal-Mart.

The latest collection continues Wal-Mart’s recent mining of popular culture as it relates to teens and has contributed to the discounter being able to consistently outpace its competition. Following the title’s release on March 21, “Twilight” set a one-day DVD sales record at Wal-Mart, which was one of several key retailers and Wal-Mart also has sold “Twilight”-themed T-shirts.

Live in the city and have not enough backyard to have your pups poo and pee? Use the Porch Potty to train them. It’s built precisely for city dwellers.

The Porch Potty features an automated, battery operated hose timer which turns on and off at scheduled times and waters the synthetic grass to keep it fresh and clean. It also has a built in drainage system, so that every rinsing is thoroughly cleaned off.

The grass on the potty trainer smells like real grass which helps triggers puppies to go and do their business there.

Training the puppy:

Here’s How:

1. Place your dog on the grass, and let her get used to it. He or she will do some sniffing.
2. If you are using the Training Sod, the smell of natural grass is on your side.
3. Give the “Go Potty"!” command, or other similar command you might use.
4. When the puppy urinates. Give plenty of praise and/or a small treat.
5. Do this 2 or 3 times a day for a week or two. Stick with it. You will have success.
6. If the puppy urinates somewhere he shouldn’t, quickly stop him, pick him up, and let him finish on the Porch Potty. Then praise him.
7. Once your puppy is regularly using the Porch Potty, you can switch to Synthetic Grass.

Specs:
Outer Dimensions: 36"x34"x6"
Grass Area: 30"x28"x2"
Material: UV Resistant PVC High Impact Plastic
Drain hose length: 14′ ultra-flexible
Rinsing Sprinkler Assembly: Included (3 Gal/min output, 3/4" Garden Hose Thread input)
Water Timer: Included (Set to 72 hours for 1 minute, requires 2 AAA batteries not included)

Get the Porch Potty here.

Actually, you can wear nude shoes with just about any outfit’s color because they’re pretty neutral. I’ve got some choices for pretty, trendy nude shoes:

Take a fashionably breezy stroll in this strappy style from Vince Camuto. The Boris flat has an open-air woven upper in cute color combinations with the added shine of metallics for a casually glitzy look, plus a low heel and thickly padded insole for perfect comfort. $50 Where to buy: Endless	Say Yes Ma’am to this style from Seychelles. The patent leather upper is offered in basic shades and features freckle-like perforations for texture. The open toe offers a peek at your pedicure, while the buckle creates an adjustable fit. $89.95 Where to buy: Endless
You’ll want to write Seychelles a Thank You Note for making this pretty shoe. The slingback features a curvy cut and dainty perforations at the toe to add whimsical appeal to your wardrobe. $89.95 Where to buy: Endless	Rich leather ballet flat from Jeffrey Campbell topped with a studded bow at the toe and ruched along the back for a sure fit. Fully lined and padded at the footbed. Imported. Spot clean. * Fits true to size * Leather $79.99 Where to buy: Urban Outfitters
Sweet and proper, the Dame flat from Charles by Charles David is a shoe befitting a lady. Its sleek fabric upper is decorated by a simple bow on the vamp, and its round toe and slight heel lift add to the simple silhouette. Classic and versatile, it polishes everything from denim and city shorts to an airy sundress. $59,95 Where to buy: Endless	Gleaming patent leather in a sophisticated shade of deep nude is cut into a bare, open work sandal, with wide buckled ankle strap, set on a flat, croc-embossed sole.  The perfect summer sandal with shorts and tees!  Leather upper, manmade sole. $89.00 Where to buy: Chickdowntown

Here are just some terrific finds and samples of pretty bow belts:

Salvatorre Ferragamo’s Patent Bow Belt Mercury patent leather. Silvertone hardware. Made in Italy. $143 Where to buy: Neiman Marcus	French Connection Bow Belt wide waisted belt with snap fastenings and oversize bow detail $68 Where to buy: French Connection
Bow-Tie Belt Bow-tie at center. Velcro close. 2″ wide. Patent-look. Imported. Sizes S/M(29″), M/L(32″), L/XL(35″). $29 Where to buy: Spiegel	Sheila Elaine, Medium bow tie belt The bow tie closure can be worn in the front or the side and in the back, making this belt both functional and beautiful. Available in lambskin and patent. $198 Where to buy: SearleNYC
B-low The Belt Perfectly accent a long blouse or cute dress with this luxe belt from B-Low The Belt. Color: Black Smooth leather upper with brushed silvertone hardware Knotted bow detail along front Single prong closure 1½” wide strap Buckle measures 2¼” wide x 1¼” tall Waist placement $81 Where to buy: BlueFly	MELAMED silver leather ‘Papillon’ magic closure Give your accessory collection a boost with fun, chic belts from MELAMED! Color: Silver Metallic supple leather with strap overlay at center Bow detail at center Triple snap adjustment closures at back 1” wide strap Size S measures 22½” - 27” long $120 Where to buy: BlueFly

Bow fashion isn’t just for little girls anymore!