Great for Summer: Native Shoes

How cute are these "sneakers" from Native Shoes? Inspired by classic silhouettes and made from super lightweight EVA (ethylene-vinyl acetate, foam rubber), these shoes are perfect for a day at the park or beach. And they'd be an easy pair to keep in your bag.

You can find these shoes at karmaloop.com for $45. And if you enter promo code "SOFR33", you can get free shipping on orders over $25.

Uniqlo Heattech Review

Uniqlo Heattech works. I’ve tried thermals and undershirts from just about every brand, and Uniqlo’s Heattech is definitely my favorite! I have a couple Heattech shirts, a turtle neck and scoop neck, and they both keep me so warm. My other thermals keep me warm, but I always feel kind of uncomfortable in them because they're too thick or they don't allow my skin to breathe. Uniqlo's fabric, on the otherhand, is incredibly soft, light and breathable, and I think the anti-static and shape retaining claims are true too. I've washed each shirt in the machine a few times, and they've held up fine.


I wore my Heattech scoop neck out dancing over the weekend, and while I was really hot, I didn't feel super suffocated or sticky.
If you still need some winter basics, I would recommend stopping by Uniqlo soon because they're having a sale right now on all Heattech - just $9.99 for camis, tanks, long sleeves, short and long bottoms. Some colors and sizes are starting to run out, but they still have a lot of inventory with the exception of full-length leggings. They sold out of almost every size very early in the season, so the only leggings they have left are black size medium. Bummer...! I really wish I had a pair of them right now. Oh well, lesson learned for next season.

50% Off Karmaloop

Tuesday update, the sale has been extended! For two days, everything at karmaloop.com is 50% off with discount code, MERRY. And if you order by December 22nd, your order will make it in time for the holidays. Here are a few of my favorite items.
BBDakota Joan Dress $23, retail $46

Nixon Spree Pendant in All Gold $40, retail $80

Good Wood Mega Diamonds $12.50, retail $25

Seychelles Sneak Peak Boot in Chocolate $80, retail $160

Product Recommendation: SIGG Water Bottles

Six months ago, my best friend surprised me with a SIGG water bottle for my birthday. It was truly the perfect gift. I use it everyday, and I love it. Made of aluminum, the bottles are very light and very durable. I've dropped mine a few times and throw it around daily, and it's still going strong. I also like how it keeps my drink chilled.

SIGGs are healthy because unlike plastic bottles they don't leach Bysphenol A (BPA) into water. BPA has been deemed as potentially harmful and linked to cancer. And naturally, having a bottle of water on you means you'll drink more water!

SIGGs are also eco-friendly! By refilling your SIGG (or any water bottle) instead of buying bottled water, you're reducing the amount of energy that goes into bottling and transporting the water as well as the amount of waste produced by the plastic bottles. I could give you some stats, but it's depressing and I think you get the idea.

In the past I've had trouble keeping my water bottles clean. Even with all the fine scrubbing and soaking, I never felt like they were ever really clean enough. With my SIGG, I have only had one problems with odor and that's because I forgot about it for over a week. It was a sad week in my life, but with some soap and lots of rinsing, I was able to take care of it.

I've talked about this water bottle at length, let's move onto links. For more information or to purchase a SIGG, visit mysigg.com. They're also available in stores at retailers like Whole Foods and REI. And for more information on Bysphenol A (BPA), check out this article from TreeHugger.

Triple Five Soul Fall Sale

Triple Five Soul will be hosting their annual fall 2008 "sample" sale from October 16th through the 26th. While it's not exactly a sample sample, there's always lots of inventory to choose from, including footwear, accessories, and apparel for both men and women. Merchandise will be offered at a significantly discounted prices.

Date: 10/16/08-10/26/08
Time: Mon-Fri 10AM-8PM/Sat & Sun 11AM-8PM
Location: 33 West 17th between 5th & 6th Ave

Pillow Fight Saturday Sept 27th

Date: Saturday, September 27th
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Union Square (14th St & Broadway)
Cost: Free

Feathers fly and teddies soar as we gather for a massive urban pillow fight! Swing and whack as you evade pillow-wielding assailants. Bring a pillow to Union Square and wait for the signal. Pillow fight! For more information, check the event page on Facebook.

And if you want to be extra festive, you can rush order a this adorable t-shirt from Threadless.