Cross Your Heart And Hope To Buy? .

Home is where the heart is and this heart belongs IN your home IN your jewelry box, ASAP.   A whole lotta lovin in the air for Nashelle's over sized brass heart that hangs from a 20" chain.  Love this piece on its' own as I was wearing it blogging away, below ,or layered back to your already favorite charms and chains.  

A few drinks in hence the smirk

Nashelle's gems are made of recycled, precious metals and natural gemstones that are produced locally in lovely Bend, Oregon.  And get this? It's only $35 ( yes my heart almost skipped a beat too) which means you can buy one for you AND your bestie AND your Mama for Mother's Day.  Celeb fans of Nashelle include some of my favorites including Kourtney Kardashian, Jessica Simpson and Brooke Burke ( boobies not included with this golden heart, you are on your own for those). AND NEWSFLASH Nashelle and I are pairing up to offer you a chance to win A FREE brass heart necklace this week only. 3 readers who like the post on facebook AND who already follow or START to follow me on twitter today will be randomly selected by Nashelle to win this piece. The Groove is in the heart, so start liking and start WINNING. And if you snooze and lose that's OK , check out Nashelle's site below to start collecting on your own.

XOXOXOXOX

Heres's the link to my facebook and my twitter site so start following!
http://www.facebook.com/#!/aorganek
https://twitter.com/#!/VFT30ishfloor

https://nashelle.com/

The Granny Panty Dropper, Once and For All!

What's behind every great man is a great woman and what's behind every great woman NEEDS to be fashionable undergarments. I know what you are thinking, "I didn't have time to "match" today "
or " I need to do laundry and have slim pickings to put on" or "My man and I have been together for so long he doesn't care what my bra and undies look like". Newsflash ladies, DING DING-He DOES care and you should TOO! We take so much time to worry about what we look like on the outside but what about some lacey loving for the love handles on the inside?

I'm confident that half of you are walking around with the same bra bought 3 years ago that doesn't properly fit you and/or underwear ( or panties if you prefer, I know I cringe saying it also) which will most definitely rip upon your next wear.  So as Mother's Day approaches and you are honing in for the latest handbag from your man, what about grabbing the bull by the horns and picking yourself up something that makes you feel good from the inside out.  A bra, a sexy piece of shape wear and some new undies. Buy 1 buy them all I don't care really,  just please no more Grandma panties past this entry point. Drop em.

A little Spanky with Your Hanky Pankies Neons are all the rage this season and are in full force from Hanky Pankys Spring collection. I love when the pant and panty play matchy matchy so try them back to all that colored denim I have been talking about! Better yet prance around your apartment in a white tank and these neons sweeping up the Cheerios and Gerber's puffs off the floor. 

thelittleflirt.com

Skinnygirl Shapewear and Smoothers
Because she needs more money, Bethenny Frankel has designed an edited line of lingerie/shapewear products for all shapes and sizes, well endowed included. While I was unsure about the orginal skinny girl's ability to design and deliver, this top is actually sexy and looks great on smoothing out all of your roly polys. No bra necessary so layer under the black cardigan in your closet if you dare and sip your Skinny girl margarita...

barenecesseties.com

Well Hello Mellow Yellow by Wacoal
I'm all about the bra straps hanging out of your tank top for the summer. Exposed straps act as an accessory especially when they are colored. I'm feeling yellow, and good news for me, the bras below come in size "big boobs too" .  Here are two styles to choose from but I love the yellow:

                                                            www.wacoal-america.com

There you have it, new solutions for your foundation solutions. I see your true colors shining through your clothes in the near future, I really do! Get boudoir ready already and put yourself together for the love of God....

If Your Crazy and You Know It Clap Your Hands!

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/06/fashion/new-yorkers-who-fit-in-2-or-3-workouts-a-day.html?_r=1&ref=fashion

I'm so happy to be part of the workout freak of the month club. It's nice to know other people are spending their kids nursery school tuition to stay fit. I warned you I was a gym rat from day one didn't I? Check out the article above it's a great little write up by Courtney Rubin a fellow Flywheel friend. I recommend you try this at least once for a well deserved hamburger and some sweet potato fries from Bareburger!

PS check out the slide show for the insanity..

Are You A Fashionista OR A Maxxinista?!

Well that title really has little to no relevance but ever since I saw that god awful commercial I have wanted to reference it!

I will, however, be blogging on some fashion morsels of the week. ( sorry serious cookie dough on the brain hence the morsels)....OK, FOCUSING!

 I will keep my favs short and sweet in honor of my height  ( barely breaking 5'4  without shoes ).  So, some FFYIs- Fashion For Your Information!



Earlier this week I hit up the Rapparound fashion press preview event at the Paramount Hotel,  pulled together by the genius of Melissa Rappaport and her team.  Each year her press event gets stronger with some real fabulosity!

http://www.rapparound.com/

My favorite finds?  Butterscotch Blankees. These adorable monogrammed blankets and sweaters for the tots are the PERFECT baby gift, ( BTW don't you feel like you are buying a baby gift EVERY DAY)? Made in bright color combinations and feel good patterns, these items are novel, fun and won't break the bank! Obsession with the sweater below and the blanket sampling at the event.
 www.butterscotchblankees.com














Charlotte Lu- GORGEOUS statement pieces with colors as edible as the candy at Dylan's Candy Bar. Colored earrings are the easiest way to inject color into your wardrobe . And yes ladies color looks GREAT ON and near the face.  I ALSO have a total crush on Lu's tiny single charm pave necklaces pictured down below, as well. The necklaces are delicate, yet sexy and VERSATILE , from the office to the playground to mom's night out. Love them layered back to what's already in your jewelry box , perhaps last years Mothers Day gift? for an eclectic mix.  I heart U Charlotte Lu!
www.charlottelu.com

If your daughter is living in a material world and is a material girl check out Sydney Summer, an adorable children's jewelry line . Designed by Danielle Steven's , Danielle has infused some fresh and fun accessories into the children's market. Watch out Crewcuts, there is some serious competition knocking on your doll house door! Adorable necklaces, bracelets and even some rings for your little fashionista.  It's a must have to add to your little girls dress up trunk!

http://www.shopsydneysummer.com/










Finally, the Saks Friends and Family event is in full swing,( last day today), which means the animals are out in full force looking for a deal, 20 percent off to be exact . ( What people will do for a deal these days). While I could have done some major damage and risked being kicked out of the house by the hubby, I decided mi Casa was more important than mi Christians so I took it easy this time. I invested in a new pair of shades by Oliver Peoples. Plastic is practical for me and I went tortoise, as well instead of a bold color or a black dark shade like I always do. Sometimes less is more especially with all that colored denim this summer so keep the shades simple...
Love the shape of these peoples,  it's more of a modern day oval shape. Not too big, not too small. just right. With 20 percent off the price tag, it's a no brainer. Oliver has done it again, peoples....

www.saksfifthavenue.com

OK, over and out for today. Blogging hat off, Mommy hat on. Happy shopping ladies and gentleman, till next time XOXO

Have You Found Your Springtime?

I need a vacation from the vacation. Going away isn't what it used to be . Some good old fashion family bonding turns into a "trip" rather than a vacation, especially when there are days on end of swim diaper changes.  Florida is a funny place.  It's a strange mix of the sexy and the super old.  Yes, its a quick flight from NYC, and yes there are beautiful beaches and pools and some over the top nightlife destinations but I could never live there. The old people smell is just too prevalent to set up shop there 365 days a year.  Aside from a pleather of mosquito bites up and down my legs, there were a few other disturbing moments I encountered in the "Sunshine state"...

• The bejewled flip flop kitten heels- Why must the ladies parade around in these. They give me the hee bee gee bees. Go flip flip or go heel, but together they are a big old mess. Don't cross me with a pair of those...
• The fluorescent coral lipstick half smeared on teeth and displaced on the lips. Its hard to look at, really...

• I always forget how bad the humidity can be down there. Unless you want your hair to look like a rat's nest over an hours time, hair must be pulled back at all times.
• High levels of cheesiness, the cheese factor is poignant.  Too many crop tops and dark roots. It's a hard pill to swallow for me!

Rifle car decals all over the interstate. Red necks were upon us...

But with all that offensiveness,  a beautiful thing happened this weekend : My little brother and his girlfriend of 10 years finally got hitched. I can't believe she stuck around that long waiting for the ring. I told her any other Jewish girl would have jumped ship along time ago!

When my brother told his bride that he had found "his spring time " being with her, ( something that had all the single girls wallowing in self pity, sobbing), it made all the cheesiness and the overwhelming presence of depends in the tent melt away.  It was so truly endearing and genuine and made me realize how special this beautiful April spring night was.

Soooooo, have you found your "springtime?".  Where does it stem from and what does it mean to you?  Sometimes we don't take a moment to stop and smell the roses and determine what makes us  happy and what fulfills us. So your homework assignment tonight is to identify your springtime.  What does it feel like for you? Think about it over a mint julip or a beer will do, too ( go light , though).  If you can't determine your sunshine, your sunset or your rainbow, isn't it about time that you find it?  It's bloom time, baby, springtime is upon us...

I'm coming back don't worry!

I know y'all are missing me I'll be back tomorrow night with some new goodies Celebrating my little bros wedding in boca grande Florida this week! Non Jews and Jews comin together tonight on the dance floor, Love an interfaith union...my brother is a smart guy. It's going to be rocking in the monsoon blowing up the Florida coast. I'll be on twitter with some instant updates Follow me at twitter: vft30ishfloor Xoxo

WAX on WAX off

A bikini wax can be as humiliating and as awkward as the first time you have sex; You are placed in unfamiliar positions and you just want to get it over with so you can pay your dues and be on your merry way to bigger, (hmmmmm) and brighter things.

The wax is a right of passage for all women, girl talk for the pedi char and is an absolute necessity for any warm weather/pool/beach plan. No one wants to be taunted by Samantha like  Miranda was on Sex And The City on her visible pubic hair along the edges of her bathing suit (  "You know if it gets any thicker you won't be able to find "it" )"...

I've had a boat load of bikini waxes over the years , some more aggressive than others, but this weeks' wax really took the cake for most entertaining , bringing the waxing ritual to a whole new level.

As I walked in and took my place on the table of misfortune, I noticed the woman who walked in behind me wasn't my usual go to " beautician". She called herself "Linda" and I'm pretty positive that wasn't her birth name but rather her American salon front nickname. I shyly told her that I had to be in a bikini this weekend, hinting to leave no stone unturned. There was no hinting necessary because this chica Linda knew exactly what I meant. She smiled with one front tooth missing, the other one partially yellowed ( I was shocked too, I know) and gave me an encouraging thumbs up saying " HEHE say no mo! " ( mo? slang for more? sure, whatever) . I had my doubts about her clean up capabilities due to her own questionable hygienic state, but I put my faith and my future bikini line in this stranger, Linda's hands.

WAX ON WAX OFF

Super Linda swiftly got to work like rapid fire, attacking the enemy ferociously. She got back to my roots( no pun intended) and quickly and efficiently got down to business. She was barking at me to move my legs up down and all around, to sit still and take deep breaths. She was like the soup Nazi giving orders and I morphed into Elaine, frightened to ask for more soup. I became a make shift science project being ripped apart literally at the seams. But ....damn she was quick , an essential element to the wax.

By the end of the session turned over and all, I was crying with laughter , tears streaming down that I, like millions of women , willingly commit ourselves to this painful practice, submitting ourselves to a perfect stranger who holds our #1 in their hands. But after all that agony and a quick 60 bucks later, I felt like a million bucks.

There's no way around it, beauty f*cking hurts. But I'm happy to report I'm lighter, brighter and   eagerly awaiting my Shoshanna white bikini come Thursday . Wish me luck.....

And no my butt doesn't look like that but a girl needs goals