tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50443270978984480952024-03-12T19:18:40.345-07:00Urban HeiressA lifestyle guide to living like a queen in the big cityThe Urban Heiresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01395949368776726030noreply@blogger.comBlogger215125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044327097898448095.post-56053407305958653612011-08-15T11:03:00.001-07:002011-08-15T11:14:49.781-07:00LAST POST: It's Not Goodbye, Just See You LaterDear Urbanistas & Urbanistos,
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<br />It's been said that without change/evolution we die. After much deliberation I have decided to close one chapter in order to begin a new one. Therefore, this will be my LAST post as "The Urban Heiress." I'd like to thank all of you who have been entertained by my commentary since I launched the blog in 2009. It's like my baby (a sometimes neglected & malnourished baby but still mine nonetheless). LOL! However, as I'm sure you can all relate we go through seasons in life and I'm ready for something fresh & exciting, a clean slate... With that being said, here's the good news!
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<br />"Shelby aka The Urban Heiress OUT!" The Urban Heiresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01395949368776726030noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044327097898448095.post-41254699390276775042011-07-31T13:36:00.000-07:002011-07-31T14:01:44.548-07:00"Oh Yes!" vs. "Oh No!" - 1st EditionSo we all have those moments when we see something along our daily journey that either makes us say "oh yes" or very emphatically "oh no." I'm convinced (as we all are) that I encounter these moments more often than the average person. In an effort to start sharing my happy,happy-joy,joy & WTF experiences with you, this is the first of many posts which highlights candid snapshots of my personal eye-catching occurrences.<br /><br />So should I start with the good or the bad? We always tend to enjoy the bad a lil bit more so I'll start there...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVWjB5iKl3RB-_F2hZXeyqjWu9yeOgUooy0FETwpz1lGz9DtzRvPiR-o627e_B6ADhhMDw1yX1urzU6i-IqcyPQQwHbbOcKEZpXp5UyFDJnCQMQ6kcVDuYPGcQCNGStOXyMTYPaQRAHak/s1600/Central+Coast-20110716-00063.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVWjB5iKl3RB-_F2hZXeyqjWu9yeOgUooy0FETwpz1lGz9DtzRvPiR-o627e_B6ADhhMDw1yX1urzU6i-IqcyPQQwHbbOcKEZpXp5UyFDJnCQMQ6kcVDuYPGcQCNGStOXyMTYPaQRAHak/s400/Central+Coast-20110716-00063.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5635623221626887810" /></a><br /><br />There's so much wrong with this picture I don't even know where to start. Some parts of the anatomy just shouldn't be consumed for ANY reason. The fact that people are spending their hard earned $$$ on this "food" is even more disturbing. This isn't even worthy of an "Oh No," how about "Just NO!"<br /><br />Now, for a bright moment...the <a href="http://www.fiatusa.com/en/">Italian Fiat</a> is BACK in the US for the first time since 1984! I've seen several Fiat 500s cruising around LA & every time I see one I say to myself "Oh YES!" <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBp66aacG919MO1qqRthoWwok79Plir1F1Xn-2DKBQ5RzrrMrajRtOEa6flRecxO_TNhA83-lzQWZmRRPwFnCFz1gwtq1MKLnfBuvaprVhthJ5NShtRPFpTsubrBGLq_nFf5qPxoLjlec/s1600/IMG-20110729-00079.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 279px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBp66aacG919MO1qqRthoWwok79Plir1F1Xn-2DKBQ5RzrrMrajRtOEa6flRecxO_TNhA83-lzQWZmRRPwFnCFz1gwtq1MKLnfBuvaprVhthJ5NShtRPFpTsubrBGLq_nFf5qPxoLjlec/s400/IMG-20110729-00079.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5635622306581602674" /></a><br /><br />Check out <a href="http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/cars-trucks/Fiat_500/">THIS</a> review of the 2012 model which ranks the car 11 out 33 for affordable small cars. The Fiat 500 retails for $15,500 (almost $5k less than the Mini Cooper!) & the convertible is on its way! Get on this trend early.The Urban Heiresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01395949368776726030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044327097898448095.post-83896799306864114562011-07-25T18:39:00.000-07:002011-07-25T18:51:31.790-07:00TOMS Goes Hollywood<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCZ2FHrGzy_aB9e4xeaGYxGO5vq2sTAuWjCGGBRmFaQsgJg2BobaQs4vhrwVyeIlsJn5mqy2I68mi7Fdv1EUAe7LnowaD8sqDJFAmmnebRIJpfDXvjkkm6Y96-U3USGxzvaZLppdROQUE/s1600/pg_01_100504.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCZ2FHrGzy_aB9e4xeaGYxGO5vq2sTAuWjCGGBRmFaQsgJg2BobaQs4vhrwVyeIlsJn5mqy2I68mi7Fdv1EUAe7LnowaD8sqDJFAmmnebRIJpfDXvjkkm6Y96-U3USGxzvaZLppdROQUE/s400/pg_01_100504.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633472399275733042" /></a><br />A-list mogul twins Mary Kate & Ashley have partnered with TOMS shoes to launch a new swagged out collection of the socially conscious shoe line. The 3 shoe designs in the collection are made w/ cashmere & wool. But this upgraded line will cost you a lot more than the regular pairs of TOMS kicks (Try $150 vs. $50). Hey, but it's all for a good cause. Get your shop on <a href="http://www.toms.com/womens/the-row">here</a>. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcLKCYfna9h1A1xmfWyQqeYPcG1k1dO_JvhCLVG7FjpispL3v3micyrzSnUcWyTv0HO7e9-u4nlQSm9K53rPxXWJVWIkQVqL2TgIK4xKOv9Y4oAZCTmuJ3MsX5gETR1catgxPzswrA4X8/s1600/toms-shoes-the-row-1-537x368.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 274px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcLKCYfna9h1A1xmfWyQqeYPcG1k1dO_JvhCLVG7FjpispL3v3micyrzSnUcWyTv0HO7e9-u4nlQSm9K53rPxXWJVWIkQVqL2TgIK4xKOv9Y4oAZCTmuJ3MsX5gETR1catgxPzswrA4X8/s400/toms-shoes-the-row-1-537x368.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633472536480800754" /></a>The Urban Heiresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01395949368776726030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044327097898448095.post-64149687285018801782011-07-25T17:57:00.000-07:002011-07-25T18:00:37.894-07:00Team Louboutin vs. Team YSLTwo of fashions hautest names are exchanging jabs in court. Get the courtroom play by play <a href="http://nymag.com/daily/fashion/2011/07/onlookers_giggled_during_the_c.html?mid=twitter_TheCut">here</a>.The Urban Heiresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01395949368776726030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044327097898448095.post-64438902856456705052011-07-19T21:01:00.000-07:002011-07-19T21:06:40.745-07:00Shopping for a Cause<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4Jx2GD1S9Ca8A_7fWILXQl4iHFFWAaAIXOVfZHeWWsHsMz9zcsTEp0QAeZ1Iwqu9O7K_ZJmDCjJg1ZfvR1QXRtOIUJpaCTl2GQmcBOD_FxfDaB3THf8uZF7vZg4aD_Qxi7H08zoUqJGU/s1600/130.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 338px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4Jx2GD1S9Ca8A_7fWILXQl4iHFFWAaAIXOVfZHeWWsHsMz9zcsTEp0QAeZ1Iwqu9O7K_ZJmDCjJg1ZfvR1QXRtOIUJpaCTl2GQmcBOD_FxfDaB3THf8uZF7vZg4aD_Qxi7H08zoUqJGU/s400/130.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631280772087867826" /></a><br />So this is the one instance where I break one of my own commandments (See Commandment #7.) The fabulous non-profit <a href="http://www.hershegroup.org">HerShe</a> is sponsoring this fantastic opportunity to give back while upgrading your wardrobe. See deets below & I hope to see you there Angelenos...The Urban Heiresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01395949368776726030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044327097898448095.post-78636959685426119922011-07-15T18:42:00.000-07:002011-07-15T19:09:36.619-07:00Countdown to Car-mageddon! = HOT Deals on Shopping, Dining & MORE!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_kUOquTa4q0p5Ohnqi-ktA9g-pKIA7S0UzFgBviKKuCNcilmc2aZn42jPResPv2ZhXPk9bUr5Lli4egqmPFqSBMHaZtjzKp4UtKDKMl1jx86LxaKTK72XiH_UVX11y_XRD_gyvmel9-Y/s1600/Carmageddon%252B405%252BFreeway%252BLos%252BAngeles.png"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 132px; height: 132px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_kUOquTa4q0p5Ohnqi-ktA9g-pKIA7S0UzFgBviKKuCNcilmc2aZn42jPResPv2ZhXPk9bUr5Lli4egqmPFqSBMHaZtjzKp4UtKDKMl1jx86LxaKTK72XiH_UVX11y_XRD_gyvmel9-Y/s400/Carmageddon%252B405%252BFreeway%252BLos%252BAngeles.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629765542513827394" /></a><br />For those of you outside of the L.A. area you're probably wonderin' what the heck I'm talking about. Well, the city of Los Angeles has decided to shut down a 10-mile stretch of the 405 freeway this weekend. Any1 familiar w/ Los Angeles knows about the torturous traffic-ridden freeway which is a main & vital artery to navigating this expansive city. Angelenos are in sheer panic over this ordeal. On a good day you can spend hours in bumper to bumper traffic just to drive the exact 10 miles that will be shut down so one can only imagine how awful this is going to be. And the city's best advice...(drum roll) STAY HOME! HA!!!! LOL! Like really? That's the best the gov't can offer! And of course this weekend I begin a project in the OC which is located where...(surprise) off the 405. <br /><br />In the wake of disaster, one of my fave airlines <a href="http://www.jetblue.com/deals/overthe405/">JetBlue offered a glimmer of cheer by offering $4 YES that's $4 flights from Burbank to Long Beach</a>. I would have jumped on it immediately, but of course I was 15 minutes too late. The tix sold out in hours! This is gonna be VERY interesting. <br /><br />To cop your own "Carmageddon" swag, phone app (ridiculous), find out about other cool alternatives like air taxis & helicopter tours of the empty 405 & learn about amazing "Carmageddon" deal offers, like 5-star meals for $4.05 <a href="http://blogs.laweekly.com/informer/2011/06/405_freeway_closure_july_16_17_traffic_los_angeles_subway.php">CLICK HERE</a> & <a href="http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/food-drink/Carmageddon-Deals-125533223.html">HERE</a>.<br /><br /><br /><br />Say a special prayer for every1 in SoCal this weekend...The Urban Heiresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01395949368776726030noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044327097898448095.post-33171367624809142142011-07-05T10:57:00.000-07:002011-07-05T11:18:21.628-07:00Viva (No) Lost Wages! Stuntin' on the Vegas Strip on a Budget...Greetings Urbanites!<br /><br />I hope every1 enjoyed a fantastic July 4th celebration, if you're here in the U.S. For those abroad, I hope you had a very Happy Monday. <br /><br />I'm finishing my holiday celebration in America's playground, Las Vegas. I'm proud to say that this entire trip only cost me $200! How did I manage that you say? Keep reading for my personally tested travel tips:<br /><br />1. Frequent Flyer Miles = Spontaneous Jetsetting<br />Using my miles, I was able to book a last minute flight for only a $2.50 processing charge. I advise each of you to sign up for a frequent flyer rewards account for EVERY and I mean EVERY airline you ever fly. If you don't you're simply cheating yourself b/c the airline is gettin' your $$$ either way. It's not too late to repent for past sins (metaphor seems appropriate given my current locale). Most airlines will allow you to apply past trips up to the past year to redeem credits towards your account.<br /><br />2. Discount travel sites<br />I've been luxuriating at one of the most popular 4-star resorts on the Las Vegas Strip for a whopping $94/night. How do you ask? <a href="http://www.hotwire.com">HOTWIRE</a>! I can't sing enough praises about this site. I've booked hotels all over the country & haven't had one bad experience. Plus, they've even issued me "Hot Dollars" for future use on a few occasions when my travel plans changed at the last minute. Yes, it's true that you don't find out the hotel until post-purchase, but that's actually part of the fun for me. The trick is searching by a zip code in your desired location, checking the appropriate star-rating (3+ stars) and voila...you're living the glamorous life for a fraction of the cost.<br /><br />But I must say, the highlight of this trip has been my helicopter tour of the Hoover Dam & the Grand Canyon. Def a must do the next time you're in these parts. Get away from the debauchery of the Strip & enjoy God's majesty. Here are a few aerial pics I'd like to share w/ you from the experience...<br /><br />Hoover Dam<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpYEC3KUloZYScgaGN4nLBGaofbis9svYSIofqSobxB6N6ppYm2lTrvjmL9GO-IapcIiwyY2k9ZbGicBEEHxZ5OwPn88BhbKcsWttNLAhXvo7fgTj45FEKswj28SqEXDvmhru6IBiRDcs/s1600/Hoover+Dam.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpYEC3KUloZYScgaGN4nLBGaofbis9svYSIofqSobxB6N6ppYm2lTrvjmL9GO-IapcIiwyY2k9ZbGicBEEHxZ5OwPn88BhbKcsWttNLAhXvo7fgTj45FEKswj28SqEXDvmhru6IBiRDcs/s320/Hoover+Dam.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625933114332454066" /></a><br /><br />Lake Mead<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbQlsySs4z9p37ZjKH-Y152pxjW94BV27jXrNa57nEdlPgyQOqPKhLXDh0uLprFopKpSTQpH6snRMYKgvLCVhmzAekwJnYM8RK-gQujZBWxlnjzL0yXuAx4uIysFwOx4Sd1Mry14pDXYk/s1600/Lake+Mead.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbQlsySs4z9p37ZjKH-Y152pxjW94BV27jXrNa57nEdlPgyQOqPKhLXDh0uLprFopKpSTQpH6snRMYKgvLCVhmzAekwJnYM8RK-gQujZBWxlnjzL0yXuAx4uIysFwOx4Sd1Mry14pDXYk/s320/Lake+Mead.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625933181950991250" /></a><br /><br />Grand Canyon<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPIfqHlbUT4FIaXk_zBlARtqG_S9772LNfnBRElJtgr3qe8I0EIeJup7xd5sikr4Hj_jaZRusZc3JPeVHHgkQkc8AaypORhqFmRrn1GndyHXZHfoK0X1A7q8y5pEqQmzG7yk7g1gge2S0/s1600/Grand+Canyon.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPIfqHlbUT4FIaXk_zBlARtqG_S9772LNfnBRElJtgr3qe8I0EIeJup7xd5sikr4Hj_jaZRusZc3JPeVHHgkQkc8AaypORhqFmRrn1GndyHXZHfoK0X1A7q8y5pEqQmzG7yk7g1gge2S0/s320/Grand+Canyon.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625933033067287938" /></a>The Urban Heiresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01395949368776726030noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044327097898448095.post-83180344744897575822011-07-02T11:01:00.000-07:002011-07-02T11:33:07.995-07:00Where in the World is the Urban Heiress?Many of you have asked, where in the heck are you? No worries, I will be returning with daily posts before you know it. So enjoy some fun in the sun & I'll meet you back here very soon...<br /><br />2011 has proven to be crazy, busy and adventurous. Life has taken me to every corner of the U.S. Not only have a racked up a ton of air miles, but I've learned even more tidbits along the way to help you live the good life w/o breaking the piggy bank that I look forward to sharing with you. <br /><br />Here are just a few of the places (some more once) where my travels have taken me in the past 6 months:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8tVn8JBP7kh__a-srQhyASK27tOfxJyuoa6U05uCM2ixieGMnGq0hvMmw5w1pl3hePhC7mu51wZh7Yb7zkWPUHc3z4EjhgsMW2s7FcXrbdYComeJRZxim6GYkQzqsKo59SQANxlZxnss/s1600/welcome-to-miami-beach.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 205px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8tVn8JBP7kh__a-srQhyASK27tOfxJyuoa6U05uCM2ixieGMnGq0hvMmw5w1pl3hePhC7mu51wZh7Yb7zkWPUHc3z4EjhgsMW2s7FcXrbdYComeJRZxim6GYkQzqsKo59SQANxlZxnss/s320/welcome-to-miami-beach.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624822923539800146" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEialCAaMj53mTgJRtGvlJOcY5vUfTuUcTz29Rea1e_ZIAeYDWZTlzV8aDjaCpLzwnjj8z8VxO4Ewe6Dl0EhxNvUQqmI0v3VrU82LlN0Ghyphenhyphenen1o1ihfNAd4w4XygUzci98P0_J-te4gwX0E/s1600/chicago.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEialCAaMj53mTgJRtGvlJOcY5vUfTuUcTz29Rea1e_ZIAeYDWZTlzV8aDjaCpLzwnjj8z8VxO4Ewe6Dl0EhxNvUQqmI0v3VrU82LlN0Ghyphenhyphenen1o1ihfNAd4w4XygUzci98P0_J-te4gwX0E/s320/chicago.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624822555588851746" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBwsQNR9nOnaFnP7_S-7JI4C8XwNfw0Ta3FGjX8YZCXFd0BX2LgaxTOT4Tdn2y-Lx1gAx5NoF7QdyFN56b8ZkTRdQj_fjVH3DL3pIYEajaF4eDbNbcZTXQau0g4XHXS2bB1uwZ_px5sOo/s1600/General%252Bviews%252BNike%252BWorld%252BHeadquarters%252BBEAVERTON%252BC1xu8v5vIeMl.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBwsQNR9nOnaFnP7_S-7JI4C8XwNfw0Ta3FGjX8YZCXFd0BX2LgaxTOT4Tdn2y-Lx1gAx5NoF7QdyFN56b8ZkTRdQj_fjVH3DL3pIYEajaF4eDbNbcZTXQau0g4XHXS2bB1uwZ_px5sOo/s320/General%252Bviews%252BNike%252BWorld%252BHeadquarters%252BBEAVERTON%252BC1xu8v5vIeMl.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624821181775975890" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRZcdAhjAHYVY6PTfznS0i4c9uZZq691mj9Nr8UnSdFRFW_w3o5GhJ-Pna5hhbRWBSG9W4Y6DRjceibdcG15hf6lJQqNfOQ42-qGaquB-NH5rozAQfHSJ-A6ICtOqtSi0E6wBE3HOjKhQ/s1600/Texas+Fishing+Online+Map.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 302px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRZcdAhjAHYVY6PTfznS0i4c9uZZq691mj9Nr8UnSdFRFW_w3o5GhJ-Pna5hhbRWBSG9W4Y6DRjceibdcG15hf6lJQqNfOQ42-qGaquB-NH5rozAQfHSJ-A6ICtOqtSi0E6wBE3HOjKhQ/s320/Texas+Fishing+Online+Map.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624820364373909458" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXn7A_G94oSAMGyiI-9ieClrA1c_lG_Ip0C5ubJdFcSJuKrjYOzGOnZ58KeZ9y_ubjexyyJzGEuiGRWRHEvRRXgKz6AtT6wpXzhDJ_wgPg_3T85jW_AvdLPMd6uvFakW10mQmytEOO2is/s1600/New-York1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXn7A_G94oSAMGyiI-9ieClrA1c_lG_Ip0C5ubJdFcSJuKrjYOzGOnZ58KeZ9y_ubjexyyJzGEuiGRWRHEvRRXgKz6AtT6wpXzhDJ_wgPg_3T85jW_AvdLPMd6uvFakW10mQmytEOO2is/s320/New-York1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624820275867861778" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitbM8qEx17LgttIXA3hHhQmDcNHcePHwodrDHRc5wWC9QZFnCVp299NnE9V2eb3v209i3pCPGBmGd4Tg0rKctFS3EB_MYI4VEFMUJexkucH_Sp4yWSR_Z-Jcl7yY0AMsFp5ctgRZ7mwgU/s1600/images.jpg"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 192px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitR8kVJz4ISuFqq1nsKjHJ2Wgruz544Gp87xfTpfilpLLax7_nQDKRbIDdfVjhZwOWj5hxah6C88zx7R77-VY2O4PAHJcelSKUHD0IKJJz-_cHiGfFO726iq05EuuK3DITfjZroH7YGvI/s320/atlanta-georgia.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624820035610691186" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-h1FqMXtrRCzF4JXce_P4ftoHqYTrY_7B1adKayawHPIOXoOmLaRj9giqEftj3eHDH37pbGSOfnq2DWsN32H9UUG2SwvAHAFTLmqsGS5Bo7GYRqVX2yHHkdD50dKeyNgJ4vRlyrOLs94/s1600/beverly-hills-rodeo-drive-los-angeles-ca148.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-h1FqMXtrRCzF4JXce_P4ftoHqYTrY_7B1adKayawHPIOXoOmLaRj9giqEftj3eHDH37pbGSOfnq2DWsN32H9UUG2SwvAHAFTLmqsGS5Bo7GYRqVX2yHHkdD50dKeyNgJ4vRlyrOLs94/s320/beverly-hills-rodeo-drive-los-angeles-ca148.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624819915844076802" /></a>The Urban Heiresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01395949368776726030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044327097898448095.post-37478703930562922162011-01-21T23:32:00.000-08:002011-01-21T23:43:19.594-08:00"Real Housewife" Taylor Armstrong Joins BeautyTicket.com<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0R9rKZbFNuSEr21NRqTOh-hgPCH0_xtoVvZIsTU46E8y1I_2t4oq36UkDK7Wfie7IjyB7M0InEE_KqXhUE-nEFhugv7aRO6PwHS7aTKs9z9XFX_TXtG-93gNT4_FBLYbvc123cufB9ag/s1600/Taylor_Ford_Armstrong_Full.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 184px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0R9rKZbFNuSEr21NRqTOh-hgPCH0_xtoVvZIsTU46E8y1I_2t4oq36UkDK7Wfie7IjyB7M0InEE_KqXhUE-nEFhugv7aRO6PwHS7aTKs9z9XFX_TXtG-93gNT4_FBLYbvc123cufB9ag/s400/Taylor_Ford_Armstrong_Full.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564912261443030114" /></a><br />Last night on Andy Cohen's "Watch What Happens Live," (following the dramatic season finale of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills - I'm obsessed!) cast member Taylor Armstrong let us all know that she's got beauty AND brains. Unlike many of the other housewives (from all the franchises) Taylor <a href="http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20110119006953/en">has a new 9 to 5 as Chief Creative Director for BeautyTicket.com</a>. Now if you recall we were JUST singing praises about this site. <a href="http://urbanheiress.blogspot.com/2011/01/happy-new-year.html">Check it out!</a>The Urban Heiresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01395949368776726030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044327097898448095.post-10710234440236194142011-01-21T23:16:00.000-08:002011-01-21T23:29:09.672-08:00Chic & Cheap "Couture"I stumbled across this gem randomly on Facebook. There seem to be more and more designer resale boutiques popping up all over, but only a handful offer quality/desirable pieces. After further inspection of <a href="https://www.coutureusa.com/default.aspx">Couture Designer Resale Boutique's online store</a> I must say that this is one of the few. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2wv9YsW-h1C8llqEfipq1OdzdoCPi2CuuByQ6STMNbt6lMR4Yal5GG63h7NpKjwe2-QE7MeY3VfnGil8EGbYjmdx-srHbV3tQr80WFSMtn_m3RgLTw9h-yBk-fWdt_f34Gg20lSXykXw/s1600/Couture.Storefront.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 253px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2wv9YsW-h1C8llqEfipq1OdzdoCPi2CuuByQ6STMNbt6lMR4Yal5GG63h7NpKjwe2-QE7MeY3VfnGil8EGbYjmdx-srHbV3tQr80WFSMtn_m3RgLTw9h-yBk-fWdt_f34Gg20lSXykXw/s400/Couture.Storefront.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564908382529637986" /></a><br /><br />Couture is an upscale designer resale boutique located in the trendy West Park Village retail district of Westchase in Tampa, FL (Address: 9904 West Linebaugh Ave.). Couture offers a wide selection of woman's apparel, handbags, shoes, sunglasses, and jewelry from top-name fashion designers at 50-70% below retail cost. Inventory features premier fashion designs from Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, St John, Hermes, Armani, Valentino, Fendi, Prada and numerous other preferred labels.<br /><br />Urbanistas, you can keep the fashion/retail cycle going by selling last season's pieces that you no longer want either on consignment or directly to this boutique. Couture takes a VERY low & uncommon 30% retail fee on sales. If you're familiar with consignment then you know that this a great deal. For more info or to get your shop on, <a href="https://www.coutureusa.com/t-aboutus.aspx">CLICK HERE</a>.The Urban Heiresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01395949368776726030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044327097898448095.post-48107665058402798672011-01-07T11:35:00.001-08:002011-01-07T11:54:30.132-08:00Happy New Year!Ok, so I've been M.I.A. & I'm a little late with the New Year wishes but I'm BACK! I don't know about you, but 2010 decided not to leave without beating up on me a lil' bit more. Anywho, it's a new day, a new month & a new year! Let the good times roll!!<br /><br />I did manage to enjoy a fantastic holiday season. I rang in 2011 wearing a DVF find from <a href="http://ruelala.com">Rue La La</a> just as the Urban Heiress should. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDiCwydAQIbQDMqZorei2X8fUYT34JCQVTomlMjCwCpCT5O3b1pdJK1sWkbv_XQW2oRP3IdomZehVF61vm-abIVFJFvDBR8oYOVWAwxhJg5tXWFm7BfBmjrBQuNaUSRO2FjjP5JnVkFUY/s1600/shel+nye.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 167px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDiCwydAQIbQDMqZorei2X8fUYT34JCQVTomlMjCwCpCT5O3b1pdJK1sWkbv_XQW2oRP3IdomZehVF61vm-abIVFJFvDBR8oYOVWAwxhJg5tXWFm7BfBmjrBQuNaUSRO2FjjP5JnVkFUY/s400/shel+nye.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559532053075471842" /></a><br /><br />Now that the new year is here, the party is just beginning. There are tons of fabulous events coming up from coast to coast. <br /><br />To help you prepare for your one-of-a-kind occasion check out <a href="http://renttherunway.com">Rent the Runway</a> FIRST EVER clearance sale <a href="http://renttherunway.com/clearance">HERE</a>! <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUMs-nP_f6TqkXtREQvdU4E7nb_4Zm5sLwxiowMg5In2Rvfsj9NG7jFPplMv4kGLQmR62bwndnlZ6zXfAvNDV2561VVKO7ksVzWCmtyFzkAi0BHbYPUqzbjz-dYLoXh5C59KAKsF7U_ls/s1600/rent-the-runway.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 298px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUMs-nP_f6TqkXtREQvdU4E7nb_4Zm5sLwxiowMg5In2Rvfsj9NG7jFPplMv4kGLQmR62bwndnlZ6zXfAvNDV2561VVKO7ksVzWCmtyFzkAi0BHbYPUqzbjz-dYLoXh5C59KAKsF7U_ls/s400/rent-the-runway.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559534129501297282" /></a>Get designer looks for up to 85% OFF! Kah-razy good deals :-)<br /><br />To complete your look, head over to <a href="http://beautyticket.com/">Beauty Ticket</a> to shop up to 85% off premium cosmetic products! You can thank me laterThe Urban Heiresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01395949368776726030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044327097898448095.post-39816040057263409542010-11-22T11:54:00.000-08:002010-11-22T12:04:07.325-08:00Countdown to Black Friday: Deals on Blu Rays, TVs & More (Oh Mee Gee!)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaFwgY0UV4lNjlPeEkvkNLB6CkIlG_DtjxVOmUFSusmTxuPssJVB42q8daaeA05qmNQUDOxKd51aEI2Iwdgmn91dqkhC2aRmUdIpfIYwQFzgYQ0c8jVzJ5WeC2_A8qlzwzTN7Abg6Z5j4/s1600/blackfriday.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 253px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaFwgY0UV4lNjlPeEkvkNLB6CkIlG_DtjxVOmUFSusmTxuPssJVB42q8daaeA05qmNQUDOxKd51aEI2Iwdgmn91dqkhC2aRmUdIpfIYwQFzgYQ0c8jVzJ5WeC2_A8qlzwzTN7Abg6Z5j4/s400/blackfriday.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542467234438945154" /></a><br />Check out <a href="http://shopping.yahoo.com/articles/yshoppingarticles/466/black-friday-2010-buyers-guide-best-deals-and-sales/">this guide</a> to find out 10 of the best Black Friday deals on electronics and computers. <br /><br />For a comprehensive list of deals/steals, <a href="http://www.blackfriday2010.com/">click here</a>.<br /><br />I don't know about you, but I'm getting in some extra exercise & endurance training to get ready for the biggest day of consumption of the year :-)<br /><br />Happy shopping!The Urban Heiresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01395949368776726030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044327097898448095.post-79631298001790811592010-11-18T09:11:00.000-08:002010-11-18T09:18:14.730-08:00From Commoner to Princess<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6nGDKOqFWh6AAtE0K7UZotpo7kB5i9f92_FlKVLjHv4ufUeazThsSEDlw1YRpKCvmC9pLEPCyzJywSgKMcAyaViGbSQIm1m_GOR5NVpgH97TG8-2F239wEwNsxbeKVLzguw1atWS7ix8/s1600/256998487_512586.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 230px; height: 306px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6nGDKOqFWh6AAtE0K7UZotpo7kB5i9f92_FlKVLjHv4ufUeazThsSEDlw1YRpKCvmC9pLEPCyzJywSgKMcAyaViGbSQIm1m_GOR5NVpgH97TG8-2F239wEwNsxbeKVLzguw1atWS7ix8/s400/256998487_512586.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540940019997104146" /></a><br />Although Kate Middleton's sapphire-blue Issa dress (retail price: $636 USD) <a href="http://foreign.peacefmonline.com/news/201011/106978.php">sold out</a> in less than a day in London following the announcement of her royal engagement, you can still dress like a princess. Middleton's not the only fan of Brazilian-born Daniella Issa Helayel's designs. Other celebrity followers include Madonna, Scarlett Johansson, Keira Knightley and Kate Moss. Check out more of Issa's FAB collection <a href="http://www.shopbop.com/issa/br/v=1/2534374302076481.htm?extid=PS_Google_SC_usa&s_kwcid=TC|8267|issa%20dress||S||3723701518">HERE</a>. I need one of the short kimono dresses in my closest this minute!The Urban Heiresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01395949368776726030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044327097898448095.post-69162667679018240222010-11-16T12:47:00.000-08:002010-11-16T13:04:51.644-08:00Lanvin + H&M Invasion Only a Few Days Away & Benefiting UNICEF<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-TZ-4LtzO8bSEERni7LxKlRaR-laQYGBRqr_lkNz16DUy1no9gU7hsTg_w3Ox3yKxkEfE5blv222cC678MYvg9yibiV8-UlE1iVbkdWs5UXvVSyL2D0Lur22QSOWPk3aJcRrZEFM3ijA/s1600/lanvin-collaborates-with-h-m-on-exclusive-collection-20078994.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 310px; height: 326px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-TZ-4LtzO8bSEERni7LxKlRaR-laQYGBRqr_lkNz16DUy1no9gU7hsTg_w3Ox3yKxkEfE5blv222cC678MYvg9yibiV8-UlE1iVbkdWs5UXvVSyL2D0Lur22QSOWPk3aJcRrZEFM3ijA/s400/lanvin-collaborates-with-h-m-on-exclusive-collection-20078994.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540255405147414786" /></a><br />With Black Friday only a week & some change away, urbanistas are getting warmed up by hitting up H&M this Saturday when Lanvin's highly anticipated affordable collection hits select store locations. Check out the fashion feast <a href="http://www.hm.com/us/#/Lanvin/">here</a>. <br /><br />Also, Lanvin has decided to auction off 25 haute couture, one-of-a-kind versions of the popular crossover fashions in the name of UNICEF via online auction. For deets on this, check out <a href="http://fashionista.com/2010/11/lanvin-is-creating-a-haute-couture-version-of-its-hm-collection-for-charity/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+fashionistacom+%28Fashionista%29">Fashionista.com</a>The Urban Heiresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01395949368776726030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044327097898448095.post-17434751220320378312010-11-16T08:54:00.000-08:002010-11-16T08:57:01.222-08:00JetBlue's One Day Only Sale: Fares as low as $29!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDsYWE__ePg8Ft7VpHRleoztjTfcRlBR1FBf5nwz976v5UtrCJBjLBE-DDVZfW4Dc4MZHQ648c7-h0HPrrZ3cQqKQ_E8M0SwsJHbzw0rELxuVNIAC2wGCia-DoWBkpCnoLEkO1-ppqCfk/s1600/one-day-only.gif"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 60px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDsYWE__ePg8Ft7VpHRleoztjTfcRlBR1FBf5nwz976v5UtrCJBjLBE-DDVZfW4Dc4MZHQ648c7-h0HPrrZ3cQqKQ_E8M0SwsJHbzw0rELxuVNIAC2wGCia-DoWBkpCnoLEkO1-ppqCfk/s400/one-day-only.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540192485214096946" /></a><br />Just in time for holiday travel, check out JetBlue's one-day sale <a href="http://www.jetblue.com/deals/one-day-only/?source=tw">HERE</a>.The Urban Heiresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01395949368776726030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044327097898448095.post-46721789376605485752010-11-16T08:16:00.000-08:002010-11-16T08:31:16.025-08:00Urbanista D.O.T.D. = Deeply Discounted DVF!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNUsmMnjX3IA7FfwppKaIoTkI3X31kbmZ8AuttXv_UNN9cFHwLWYyS-p9yyVAmeRE9fCuyxcYxP6cxNDTH_2yllNpPcnll3cUyMBwaVYw0KifyfhN9FhnCo5LkluwZgqsQvZsBVF2tMQE/s1600/22887_BoutiqueDoor.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNUsmMnjX3IA7FfwppKaIoTkI3X31kbmZ8AuttXv_UNN9cFHwLWYyS-p9yyVAmeRE9fCuyxcYxP6cxNDTH_2yllNpPcnll3cUyMBwaVYw0KifyfhN9FhnCo5LkluwZgqsQvZsBVF2tMQE/s400/22887_BoutiqueDoor.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540184108641833778" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.ruelala.com/">Ruelala.com</a> is hosting a DVF boutique for the next 24 hours. There are lots of gems including signature DVF dresses & uber chic luggage. My blood pressure went through the roof as I almost missed out on <a href="http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/ProductDetail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524446372772&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=282574491208767&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=1408474395222441&bmUID=1278212616942">this</a> haute mini sheath. I was forced to buy a size 2 since all the size 4s sold out within seconds of me adding it to my shopping cart! Guess I won't be indulging in a lot of holiday eating, but it's oh so worth it!The Urban Heiresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01395949368776726030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044327097898448095.post-19571726705020184672010-11-11T15:35:00.001-08:002010-11-11T15:43:20.585-08:00Countdown to Black Friday: $3 Appliances @ Target?! "Oh My!"<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7MWiPzSzP0hhpvHtwYLtXm8ViFVlxRilujZ1INiFJc8Tw65M1ukFQ4m0TB7zCaTumLhoo_BpmvA0qeWCxGGaFRcqg1Kmfjd8gBxxcWPFbadgu_4G9xzyBW8TTb6RDIxERDUMConz-9w0/s1600/196_webwatch_img1_target.gif"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 361px; height: 271px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7MWiPzSzP0hhpvHtwYLtXm8ViFVlxRilujZ1INiFJc8Tw65M1ukFQ4m0TB7zCaTumLhoo_BpmvA0qeWCxGGaFRcqg1Kmfjd8gBxxcWPFbadgu_4G9xzyBW8TTb6RDIxERDUMConz-9w0/s400/196_webwatch_img1_target.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538441779303060098" /></a><br /><a href="http://financiallyfit.yahoo.com/finance/article-111272-7383-6-target-trots-out-3-appliances-on-black-Friday?ywaad=ad0035&nc">Word</a> is that Target will offer crazy bargains the day after Thanksgiving including 50% off clothes & toys, major deals on HD TVs & even $3 appliances! (I wonder if we're talking about a cheap toaster here or a high-end mixer) Either way it's pocket change, literally. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.target.com/">Target</a> will announce all Black Friday deals on the retailer's website on Nov. 24th.The Urban Heiresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01395949368776726030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044327097898448095.post-82122807970367801572010-11-05T08:52:00.000-07:002010-11-05T09:02:28.549-07:00Conspicuous Consumption: The World's First $1 Billion HomeSome say, "if you've got it, flaunt it" or more recently, "it ain't trickin' if you've got it." But others are outraged that India's richest man has built the world's most expensive home just miles away from the extremely poverty-stricken areas of Mumbai.<br /><br />Mukesh Ambani, his wife & their 3 children will soon move into this 37,000 sq foot home which includes a 27-story monolithic structure complete with three helipads, a health club, dance studio, ballroom, 50-seat movie theater and underground parking lot for 160 cars.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBo9VeOULuT4aV1fwgsaJbbjdbKMluqVN3aRNg_ZRZDkF42a9lxnc1z8LqPfiP_rZwl5LzqYJ2Td8sGX1jn-3HTFTWYMvqxC4CGBbmFEj1U8-71Kz54oTZudSKMMg497TeVs6K35fLTQ0/s1600/amd_ambani_house_mumbai.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 360px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBo9VeOULuT4aV1fwgsaJbbjdbKMluqVN3aRNg_ZRZDkF42a9lxnc1z8LqPfiP_rZwl5LzqYJ2Td8sGX1jn-3HTFTWYMvqxC4CGBbmFEj1U8-71Kz54oTZudSKMMg497TeVs6K35fLTQ0/s400/amd_ambani_house_mumbai.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536095956572896594" /></a><br /><br />What do you think? Is it his prerogative, somewhat obnoxious or downright obscene?<br /><br /><a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/news/world/2010/10/14/2010-10-14_mukesh_ambani_indias_richest_man_builds_first_billiondollar_home_in_mumbai.html">Source</a>The Urban Heiresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01395949368776726030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044327097898448095.post-87174145648232401682010-11-04T16:42:00.000-07:002010-11-04T16:52:54.332-07:00Hermès Kelly Bag Giveaway<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixsGsagJ_DMMfz89EISdy-xO-cIStukQIHw7Jz110Q2rsicvN5GF-dTklIv_ociDTBcspkg0b23JhKJMpWAHxKvPOH4ppkX8PBKulbQ916PJWhr5eGwVwVy0jRBb1IzGUjmCkke_ctNHY/s1600/835c02a8e301b6bc_kelly-550x450.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 327px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixsGsagJ_DMMfz89EISdy-xO-cIStukQIHw7Jz110Q2rsicvN5GF-dTklIv_ociDTBcspkg0b23JhKJMpWAHxKvPOH4ppkX8PBKulbQ916PJWhr5eGwVwVy0jRBb1IzGUjmCkke_ctNHY/s400/835c02a8e301b6bc_kelly-550x450.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535845550789211810" /></a><br />If you don't mind adding to the clutter in your daily email inbox, enter to win your very own Hermès Kelly in <a href="http://www.fabsugar.com/Win-Herms-Kelly-Bag-11465750">THIS</a> Fabsugar/Rachel Zoe giveaway. Hey, what's a few more junk/spam emails if you're the lucky one to walk away with this haute bag. I'd put up with a lot more to get my hands on a free designer handbag. No purchase is necessary & the deadline to throw your name in the "bag" is Nov. 15th. Good luck!The Urban Heiresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01395949368776726030noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044327097898448095.post-18865312080183456372010-11-03T16:29:00.000-07:002010-11-03T16:39:06.689-07:00ATL! Save the Date: 12.5.10<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9urzAvmag2YEVz6r5YXWzUZQZT39eqzKMFKW03QP4AuzICnOSzXkPeR84SExQKmnh4ifA2T8pmEYwZhzVnx_yqrYlc5LtqGQr91tXo4stHFk-FrYmnl-iey3tjtiY3oyW3IHP_vGUKoQ/s1600/Charlottes-Newest-Ad.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9urzAvmag2YEVz6r5YXWzUZQZT39eqzKMFKW03QP4AuzICnOSzXkPeR84SExQKmnh4ifA2T8pmEYwZhzVnx_yqrYlc5LtqGQr91tXo4stHFk-FrYmnl-iey3tjtiY3oyW3IHP_vGUKoQ/s400/Charlottes-Newest-Ad.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535471073866551538" /></a><br />My latest Heiress Apparel creations will be on sale at An Opulent Affair's 2010 Holiday Event Expo. Not in ATL? No worries...visit <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/shelbyrenee#">my Etsy page</a>. Check back next month for new pieces just in time for the holidays. Custom orders are also available. There's nothing better than a one-of-a-kind gift! You'll never have to worry about copycats :-)The Urban Heiresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01395949368776726030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044327097898448095.post-18580490914501980152010-09-29T10:11:00.001-07:002010-09-29T10:13:01.177-07:00Urbanista D.O.T.D. (Chicago edition) = FREE Burrito Beach!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmSkCXHRQm2nlAfHcIiM-Uk0PRX9uzvs6fQIVcIqaJuo6CMDJ9UijZKfvhLRLMH-KP8lI65OpGAn4UlFS5q8sz0hVjCKTTZV2136OLygAIzUFhA0LFChq7cYgUXxNGnr-vXbDcAeGxfRQ/s1600/62082_161487067200864_128168413866063_555167_7053597_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 314px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmSkCXHRQm2nlAfHcIiM-Uk0PRX9uzvs6fQIVcIqaJuo6CMDJ9UijZKfvhLRLMH-KP8lI65OpGAn4UlFS5q8sz0hVjCKTTZV2136OLygAIzUFhA0LFChq7cYgUXxNGnr-vXbDcAeGxfRQ/s400/62082_161487067200864_128168413866063_555167_7053597_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522384497211803154" /></a>The Urban Heiresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01395949368776726030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044327097898448095.post-4262148544167025332010-09-27T14:22:00.000-07:002010-09-27T14:23:36.763-07:00This Gives Gold-Digging a New Meaning!<object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://www.reuters.com/resources_v2/flash/video_embed.swf?videoId=163699583" width="460" height="259"><param name="movie" value="http://www.reuters.com/resources_v2/flash/video_embed.swf?videoId=163699583"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.reuters.com/resources_v2/flash/video_embed.swf?videoId=163699583" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" width="460" height="259" wmode="transparent"></embed></object>The Urban Heiresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01395949368776726030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044327097898448095.post-11675074795995573322010-09-26T12:55:00.001-07:002010-09-26T13:03:46.722-07:00Trimming the Fat: How to Save $$$ at Starbucks<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw2emrKsveievio9rEe59ykLrP6kBCNcyE1W6JyMEhZC3VlGoI2qArGyGflALhG_bhyIP-NpMLHXJ-1Kkqw26sJsJEDkuLZw2xHD8adYSX2K05MfbCQfgmIVBOcdtMcSzb1bVEKcRL2LA/s1600/starbucks_cup.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 278px; height: 337px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw2emrKsveievio9rEe59ykLrP6kBCNcyE1W6JyMEhZC3VlGoI2qArGyGflALhG_bhyIP-NpMLHXJ-1Kkqw26sJsJEDkuLZw2xHD8adYSX2K05MfbCQfgmIVBOcdtMcSzb1bVEKcRL2LA/s400/starbucks_cup.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521314397801599010" /></a><br />We've all heard about how the "latte factor" eats away at our discretionary funds. 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