How You Can Help Nashville Flood Victims

Feliz Cinco de Mayo! As a Nashvillian, I'm devastated watching the coverage of the severe flooding in the Nashville area. It's time to do what we do best & that's extending a helping hand to those in need. To find out what you can do, please CLICK HERE. The Volunteer State needs our help!

One Day W/o Shoes is TODAY!

TOMS Shoes (the revolutionary shoe company that donates a pair of shoes for each pair it sells) is asking everyone to join the One Day Without Shoes movement today. The premise is to experience what life is like w/o shoes - an essential fashion accessory that we tend to take for granted.



To buy a pair of TOMS shoes & simultaneous provide a brand new (possibly even first) pair of shoes to a child in need, CLICK HERE.

The Perfect V'Day Gift = Same Sky Bracelets

Looking for a fantastic V'Day gift other than the default candy? Then here's the perfect V'day gift that will not only bring a smile to your someone special's face but will also warm their heart:

Give the unique gift of Same Sky bracelets which are made by HIV+ women in Rwanda who survived the 1994 Genocide. The mission of Same Sky is to equip these courageous women with a marketable skill that they are able to use to earn a living and rebuild their lives.

Same Sky bracelets are made of handblown glass beads and are crocheted by women artisans. Each Same Sky bracelet carries the signature of the woman who made it. To place your order, CLICK HERE.

Urbanista Files #102: Chelsea Handler Does Rachel Zoe

For all my fellow Rachel Zoe fans you'll totally "DIE" when you check out this hysterical spoof the Chelsea Lately crew did of THE stylist-to-the-stars...It's CLASSIC.

April Showers

Greetings Urbanistas!!! For those of you (like myself) stuck in the middle or on the right side of the U.S. check out the following tidbits on how to stay fab during these gloomy days of spring showers:

*RAIN COUTURE's "RAIN BAG" is quickly becoming a must-have accessory. This handy item protects that designer handbag that many of us have spent our last dime on. It folds up nice & neat so you can easily keep it in your prized possession until the moment you need it comes.



*Next there's SHUELLA'S "UMBRELLAS FOR YOUR SHOES". With this stylish protective footwear you don't even have to bother taking off your Louboutins! They come in fun, vibrant spring colors & the best part is they retail for only $50!!!!



For those of you enjoying the sunny, perfect weather in SoCal...screw you! j/k ... I kid, I kid. No matter where you are on this Monday let's get this party started by spreading some warm fuzzies:

Turn My Swag On!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ok I'll be the 1st one to tell you that I was NOT feelin Soulja Boy & his little "Superman" dance when it took over the world last year BUT his latest jam Turn My Swag On is the perfect Urban Heiress anthem. Check out the original version & for you rocker urbanistas peep the Mike DaSilva rock version:





*singing* I got a question - Why they hatin' on me? (repeat) LOL. Fun times!

P.S. On his official Twitter Soulja Boy says his album sales rose 56% last week! So much for a one hit wonder.

Pharrell Goes (B)APE Sh*t for a Happy Meal?

At least Pharrell will be relieved to hear that McDonalds actually got a decent grade when it comes to America's healthy vs. unhealthy restaurants. I personally still refuse to touch the stuff! Although that $1 menu is awfully tempting during this recession-depression. You know there are whole families surviving off that stuff right about now.

30% off Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy & Piperlime ALL WEEKEND!

It's after midnight on a Friday & what am I up to? No not getting my party on. I've been shopping online! It's one of my fave times of year known as Friends & Family discount weekend for Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy & Piperlime. Between now & Sunday night you can save each time you shop at any in-store location. They do have discount codes, but if you don't have one just ask the sales rep in the store about it. Given the decline in retail sales I'm sure they'll be more than happy to oblige. I know for a fact they keep several discount cards on their person at all times throughout this weekend. Tell them to cough 'em up & get some for your friends.

Once you have your discount card you're good to go. Now to shop online is a little trickier. You can only make one online purchase with the discount code so you've gotta make it a good one! PIPERLIME is one of my FAVE sites for shoes & accessories. After a short-lived relapse of contemplating a purchase of some $300 Marc Jacobs loafers from 11pm - 11:40pm, I quickly came back to my senses after watching a segment on the economy on CNN. Anywho, I found these FAB Enzo platform sandals already marked down from $130 to $79.99.

Then with my 30% discount & FREE shipping!!!! I only spent around $55 after taxes. Hot diggity! My shoe fetish is satisfied (for now) AND I can still afford to eat next week. I LOVE IT! Happy shopping! Remember commandment #7 - NEVER PAY FULL PRICE! It IS very doable if you're smart and not impulsive.

P.S. The icing on the cake is that 5% of what you spend will be donated to a non-profit. Who said shopping isn't for a good cause?