*Christmas Stocking Stuffer*

Need something for the Eco-Friendly person in your life? Well I found the cutest most fashionable way to make your garden green. I do not have a green thumb, but I do like to garden once things start to grow. So I was searching for Eco friendly seeds and came across the Matchstick Garden. It simple to use; Tear out a matchstick, plant it tip first in soil and you will soon have a flower or herb, salad greens, or vegetable garden growing. On the tip of each match are seeds already mixed to grow. Its perfect and you get 5 packs for $12.50. I found an online store I though was chic its called Brooklyn 5 & 10.

http://www.brooklyn5and10.com/category-s/41.htm

My Rant for the Day

I'm sure you have all seen a fashion show at least one time in your life. I'm also betting it was either a "Back to School" mall show or the televised Victoria Secret show. Well I've seen them all, not live, but that is what You Tube is for and while I love the creativity most designers show, some just frighten me and some bore me to death. What am I talking about you ask?

For starters the talented Natasha Glazkova designed a line for Spring of 08 full of color, her down fall? She put panty hose on her models head. I know your suppose to show the outfit as and art piece but putting panty hose on someones head is a little more martian than it is fashion.

***Photo Courtesy of NatashaGlaskova.com via NY POST**

Then on the other hand you have one of my favorite reality stars turned fashion designer; Lauren Conrad. The girl has a great simple chic California line, however the way she puts on a show, reminds me of a high school back to school show as I stated above.

**Photo Courtesy of Lauren Conrad.com via NY POST**

Is the fashion world going to find a fine line? We shall see!

**Christmas Buys**

2 Months and Counting, that is how long Wal*Mart is telling me that I have left to Christmas Shop. I can't believe how early these things get put out in store, and that people actually buy them. So I was thinking the other day about our Economy and the holiday season, it wasn't pretty and I'm sure you all are feeling the crunch. So I've come up with a new string of posts for you. The best way to jump start our economy? Well in my opinion, I believe we should buy American made products, which can be hard to do, or can it? Sites such as Etsy.com sell all American made and most by hand products. Luckily my little sister doesn't have Internet because I've found her Christmas Present. Its fun and functional plus you can't beat the price of it.

$12.00 plus $2.50 for shipping, add a tube of lipgloss and some chocolate candies and you can check my sister off for a total of $19.50 :-)

I found this HOT clutch/makeup bag at http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5663749

THE SWEET SUGAR BEAT

5 Shoe's

Its been awhile since I was on 5shoewarehouse.com and I decided to "stalk" it this morning. I've already made some purchases with the new inventory. Check out some of these flavored shoes. I love them.

Snow Bunny

Well as fall approaches us we all have to be armed and ready for the wind, cold, rain and snow. So what else would be cuter than a Beanie? They are back and cuter than ever this year. I found my favorite's on Forever 21.com web-site. Affordable and sheik with plenty of texture. I notice a lot of girls where very sleek clothing during the winter months to for go the bulky look when they layer, so adding texture on the top of your head is perfect. It will balance out your fabulous chic look..

Meg Love

Beauty Awards part Duex

Foundation has always been a problem with me, as it does with most women. So when Bare Minerals came out it was almost like the heavens opened and sang "Hallelujah". So while I did pay the 25 dollars, times changed and so did the budget. While I have tried other mineral make up, most ended up making me feel like it was caked on. So I gave a liquid mineral a chance and to my surprise to this day I still vow by Maybelline Minerals Perfectecting liquid makeup, plus Oprah gave it her seal of approval, Oprah.

Mark. earth has just launched and this is very exciting for the world of blush. Mark Earth Face Glow is an all over face shine. If all over isn't your think you can follow in my footsteps, I bought the Quartz and have been using as blush ever since. One swoop over my cheek bones and I'm good to go, it give a subtle "grandma pinched my cheeks" glow.

Favorite Chapstick you may ask? Well since I named my blog after it you should know, its cherry chapstick. Actually its a brand called Soft Lips that you can find at Wal*Mart. The tube is small and stay on your lips, its made for a girl. They have a lifer in me, I'm addicted. The slight tingle you get with it after snowboarding you can tell it works. The shine is perfect, the moisture works well and it lasts even if you have some Starbucks.