Do you like to sport the latest fashion accessories but dread the thought of breaking your bank? Then check out StylePatch.com This hip site offers the newest, hottest, quality fashion accessories at way below retail prices.
I'm not exaggerating by saying that the first time I saw a StylePatch.com necklace featured on People Style Watch magazine, I was intrigued by the price- $8! I must have had a brief OMG moment when I checked out their website later. I mean, the latest style handbags for less than $30, hot celebrity-style sunglasses for $10, chic fashion jewelry items that are less the cost of a lunch at McDonald's! Gosh, I had to tell my friends right away that this site is a must-see! Chic, reasonable, and good quality- what else can you ask for hot fashion accessories? Whether you’re a corporate big wig, urban fashionista, or small-town country gal, StylePatch.com has got something to suit your style! 
I am loving my new beautiful silver with multi-colored stones Saffron bracelet right now.. take a good look.
So hot in style and so reasonable the prices are that StylePatch.com has been featured on so many popular fashion magazines like Lucky Magazine, Celebrity Living, Life & Style Magazine, and many others. Kimberly Stewart, daughter of the famous singer Rod Stewart, is pictured on this post wearing a StylePatch.com necklace!
And I'm happy to announce that StylePatch.com is one of our generous sponsors to the Mother's Day Giveaway Event here at Hip Mama's Place and they're giving away this beautiful Carney necklace to one lucky mom winner! So if you want this hot fashion accessory, go check out the event and join now if you haven't already. It's ending tomorrow so don't miss out!
Thursday, May 8, 2008
StylePatch.com: Stylish Accessories Within Reach
Monday, May 5, 2008
Fresh, Fun, Funky Etsy Finds
Do you love shopping on Etsy? I do. I think I even mentioned in a past post that I'm totally addicted to Etsy. I just love browsing through all the beautiful, hard-to-find products made locally and from all over the world. To me, Etsy is the ultimate place to be for anything gorgeous and handmade!
With that said, here are a few of my most recent finds on Etsy. I'm sure you'll enjoy browsing through these fabulous Etsy designers' shops as much as I do!
*LooseCabooseDesigns - This store features beautiful Amy Butler's fabric handbags and purses, wristlets, and embroidered tees. I've always been in awe of beautiful floral designs in fabric purses, like this Stella in Red and White purse and this Delicious Floral Bag that LooseCabooseDesigns make. I love the blending of retro and modern elements in the designs and styles of their bags. The adorable little pouches can't be ignored as well, like this Echino Pouch, in a pretty olive-colored Japanese fabric with aqua and hot pink mums all around- gorgeous! I'd love to use it as a makeup bag or for personal accessories that I carry in my purse. Are you a dog or cat lover? Then you'll love this embroidered upholstery fabric Dogs and Cats Pouch featuring a fab-looking gal with dogs and cats. From $8-$48, at LooseCabooseDesigns on Etsy.
*Boojiboo - Marisa and Izabelle are behind the stylish, vintage-inspired aprons for women and little girls on Boojiboo. The whimsical designs and cute prints on their full and half aprons bring to mind style, sexiness and cuteness of a bygone 1940's era. The style and the mixing of fun colors in this Chloe Vintage Inspired Full Apron and the very feminine sweetheart neckline of this Bella Vintage Inspired Full Apron look to me like they're adorable little dresses than kitchen aprons. If you prefer wearing a half style apron instead of a full one, Boojiboo has got those too! Now you can really look in style- even in the kitchen- with these chic, lovely aprons from Boojiboo. From $18.75- $28.75 at Boojiboo on Etsy.
*TenDigitCreations - A unique shop on Etsy that sells and makes richly-scented candles and beautiful handmade bead jewelry, TenDigitCreations is definitely a must-see. Just take a look at this gorgeous Turqoise and Topaz glass bead necklace with antique fluted beads and this lively pair of green and pink Spring Fling earrings... I love them! And the candles that they carry- richly scented, dye-free, premium soy wax blend containing lead-free wicks. You can even choose from over 100 candle scents- how cool! I am loving the vibrant, fruity scent of Be Delicious candles right now. This is TenDigitCreations' fun interpretation of the new Donna Karan fragrance which is a mouth-watering blend of green apple, grapefruit and white amber. Haven't been to this one-of-a-kind Etsy shop yet? Why not visit them today? Just go to TenDigitCreations on Etsy. 
*Paperhill Studio - I have never seen such elegant, vintage-inspired wallpaper photo frames like Paperhill Studio's. Picture your wee one's most treasured photo in this cute wood frame designed with vintage wallpaper featuring a darling litte bunny- how adorable! My other favorites include the Beautiful Brown Damask Frame- again made with elegant brown damask vintage wallpaper and embellised with a brown & ivory striped ribbon & vintage button, and this cute Vintage Wallpaper Pocket Mirror in Sweet Floral- great as a travel mirror that can be easily tucked into your purse or makeup bag. All these and more, at Paperhill Studio on Etsy.
I also want to make a special mention that these fabulous Etsy designers have made our Mother's Day Giveaway Event possible through the generous prizes they're awarding to the mom winners. So please take a moment and browse through each of their shops and check out our Mother's Day Giveaway Event as well to win some of the products they offer- if you haven't yet.
Thank you for stopping by Hip Mama's Place!
Monday, April 21, 2008
Life Is Good...Don't We All Know That?
As mothers, we're not immune to the stresses our daily lives bring- juggling careers, home, kids, among other things. Some days we all just need to be reminded that inspite of all the hassles and stresses we tackle everyday, there are still a lot to be grateful for.
LIG (Life is good) shirts are 'feel good' shirts that remind us to take things easy and know that life is sweet. Life is good.
I can't tell you how many complements I've gotten about my logo LIG shirt. I think because it doesn't only look cool and stylish on anyone, it also cheers up people when they see the message. The shirts come in different styles, designs, and colors but my two favorites are the Life Is Good Freedom Tees- a semi-fitted style, tie-dye design; and the Nubby Henleys- so adorably soft and so feminine- just my kind of shirts! My little boys also have the graphic LIG Crusher Short Tees in Monkey and Dig It designs and they just look so cute and adorable in them!
When you enter the LIG website, you'll be impressed to see their entire collection of shirts, sports wear, organic clothing and accessories, home wares and decor like candles, photo frames and such. They even got some fun beach items like beach balls, towels, and many more. It's actually a great store to find gifts for the entire family or for any special person in your life. Since the day I wore my LIG shirt and got complements on it, I've officially declared myself a big LIG fan! :)
*Win a pair of mom and baby/toddler shirts from LIG! Leave a comment on this post with your favorite mom and baby/kid shirt design from Life Is Good and be entered to win! Contest ends April 28, 2008, 12 MN, CST. US and Canada residents only. Goodluck!
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Tees That Celebrate Motherhood
"Motherhood does not define us. We define it", is the slogan for PeaceLoveMom- a lifestyle brand company that makes and designs stylish mom tees with inspiring messages that empower and celebrate moms everywhere.
Believe it or not, I first saw a PeaceLoveMom shirt one day while at my doctor's office. I sat across this woman who wore a cool, cantaloupe-colored jersey shirt that said, "Lucky Mom 24/7". The uniqueness of the message and design, and the way the shirt hugged the woman's body perfectly caught my attention. I asked her where she got her nice 'mom' shirt and she told me it was from PeaceLoveMom.com. I was curious to see what other shirt designs they offer so I went online to check their store out. Well, turns out- that wasn't the only 'cool' shirt design they have. There were lots of other hip, 'mom-inspired' designs that I really like. Like this one that says, "Happy Mom", with the big smiley face, "Balanced Mom", even "Rock & Roll Mom"- all in pretty colors and are definitely my style!
Needless to say, I was very impressed.
So here's a bit about PeaceLoveMom: the company was created in 2005 by three creative moms who came from three different backgrounds but who possess the same passion for motherhood.. who believe that moms are empowering, inspiring and that they should be celebrated everyday 24/7. PeaceLoveMom tees come in soft jerseys, classic rib, cozy thermals and simple tanks. They also offer mom jewelry, bags and belts, and the PeaceLoveBaby line of tees and onesies for babies.
Check out these stylish mom shirts, starting at $15 at PeaceLoveMom.com. Enter promo code: HIPMAMA for 10% off all purchases through May 10th. A great gift for yourself or for your special mom this Mother's Day!
*Win The Bag! If you tell us what PeaceLoveMom shirt you'd like to own and leave your comment on this post by Wednesday, April 23rd 12MN, CST, you will be entered to win the cool drawstring bag (without the shirt, just the bag) pictured on this post from PeaceLoveMom. Goodluck!
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Hip and Sexy Maternity Tees by Belly Flirt
Pregnancy has never been so chic and hip!
Designed by a mom who wanted both style and comfort, Belly Flirt maternity tees are fun, fresh, and fashionable. These tees will make every mom who wears them feel sexy, look stylish, and stand out from the crowd. With original slogans such as "Brad's Baby," "Sugar Mommy," and "I Used to Be a Size 0.", these tees are not only fun and comfortable to wear, they also make you feel sexy with their form-fitting design. The fabrics are so deliciously soft and pre-shrunk to provide full belly coverage.
Belly Flirt maternity tees are so versatile too- you can either wear them alone or layer them with your fabulous jacket or sweater or whatever favorite accessory you like.
So enjoy your pregnancy and embrace the beautiful belly that you have. Flaunt it with Belly Flirt maternity tees. They come in short or long sleeve styles in an assortment of beautiful colors, $38-$44 at BellyFlirt.com
Friday, March 14, 2008
High Glamour, Low Priced Vera Wang Fashion At Kohl's
If you go to a Kohl's store and check out their women's fashion section, you can't miss the Vera Wang fashion collection of chic and rich-looking dresses, tops, pants, shoes, and fashion accessories.
Late last year, Vera Wang launched her new line Simply Vera Wang for Kohl's. The collection exudes femininity at its best, high glamour and yet, will fit just right in any budget!
If you're looking to update your spring getups, go ahead and check out these Simply Vera Wang fashion items at Kohl's, now on sale at 20%-50% off regular prices.
*Simply Vera Vera Wang Belted Dress, sale $46.80
*Simply Vera Vera Wang Framed Canvas Satchel, sale $24.50
*Simply Vera Vera Wang 18k Gold-Over-Sterling Silver Signature Pendant, sale $87.49
*Simply Vera Vera Wang Square Metal Accent Sunglasses, sale $17.99
*Simply Vera Vera Wang Braided Metallic Leather Belt, sale $19.20
*Simply Vera Vera Wang Incisive Ballet Flats,sale $41.99
Mix and match, or wear any one of these Vera Wang fashion items and you'll be looking hip and glamorous without hurting your pocketbooks! (I'm a big fan of ballet flats so I'm definitely checking them out!).
Have a great weekend, hip mamas! :)
*As a reminder, today is the deadline for some of our ongoing contests so go ahead check out the Contests and Giveaways section to enter now if you haven't done so yet. Who knows, this might be your lucky day! Drawing will be tonight and winners will be announced tomorrow.
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Luxurious Pashmina Shawls At Incredible Prices
I love pashminas. When I used to live in the East Coast, my girlfriend took me to this pashmina shop and from then on I have been fascinated by pashminas and now owned two of them- one a shawl and the other a wrap. I wear them usually when I go out for the evening, and then on special occasions. For me, this is one of those accessories for when I want to look stylish and elegant.
My newest pashmina wrap is from The Pashmina Store. It's black, luxuriously soft, and it's 100% cashmere made in Nepal. I love it!
The Pashmina Store is absolutely a 'must-see'. This is not one of those pashmina stores on the internet that sells pashminas with man-made materials like viscose or those made with lower-grade pashmina wool. The Pashmina store sells only the finest quality pashmina scarves, wraps, and shawls exclusively created in Nepal using traditional artisan methods and only the softest materials available. What's more, they don't have marked up prices like other pashmina stores do. Even other stores that sell high-quality pashminas do not offer the same affordable prices like The Pashmina Store. You'll be amazed at the value and quality that this store offers.
They offer free standard shipping in the U.S. and your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed.
The Pashmina Store offers a wide variety of cashmere shawls, wraps, scarves and even baby blankets in beautiful colors. Their accessories have graced the fashionable pages of top magazines such as InStyle, Marie Claire, Good Housekeeping, to say the least.
So for the ultimate in luxury pashminas at affordable prices, check out The Pashmina Store today. Enter coupon code "Hip10" to take 10% off of your purchase.
Monday, March 3, 2008
Nurse In Style With Boob Maternity
Thrilled about the prospect of having a baby but not too excited about giving up those hip clothes in favor of tent dresses and tops? Worry not- with the Boob Maternity line of maternity and nursing wear, you can still be a hip mama.
I first discovered the Boob Maternity clothing line back in 2005 when I was pregnant with my first son. One of my girlfriends gave me a Boob maternity top as a baby shower gift. It was a soft watermelon-colored maternity top with a unique opening design across the bust line to make nursing easier. I can remember how excited I was wearing it for the first time. The fabric was so luxuriously soft and stretchy it fitted my body so comfortably. The design is so versatile that I still even wore it long after I was over nursing my baby. I loved it!
The unique feature in most Boob nursing wear tops is the double layer of fabric across the bust line designed to make nursing your baby easy, comfortable, and discreet. There are no tacky clasps, clips, buttons or annoying ties at the opening area which makes it easily accessible with just one hand. The fabrics are so soft using materials such as thin sheer cotton, Lycra, and viscose jersey.
Check out the Boob Maternity Spring 2008 Collection of beautiful maternity sundresses, camisoles, singlet tanks and tops that flatter your curves, tricot trousers and jeans in great high and low-cut styles, chinos and shorts.
The Boob Maternity line includes the Maternity Wear and the Nursing Wear, all beautifully designed to wear from tiny bump to big belly and back again!
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
A Stylish "Valentino Look" Bag For Less!
Whether running errands or attending events, Katherine Heigl ( from the hit ABC medical drama Grey's Anatomy) loves to carry around her pintucked, bright red Valentino "Maison bag". This authentic, Valentino item is hot. But of course, the big question is, can you afford it?
Well the good news is, there are a few stylish fashion boutiques selling exact same replicas of these fabulous designer handbags. If you want to snag Katherine's hip Valentino look for less, ShopSueyBoutique has this purse. Yep, the same exact purse, baby! :)
The Rikki Satchel is the exact copy Katherine is holding in these photos of her on Self magazine! It has a patent leather like material, beautiful gathered, pintucked style, aaahhhh...how can you resist? The low price is so tempting at only $48! And for a limited time, you also get a free stylish pair of sunglasses, plus 10% off when you checkout using "HMP" coupon code. Of course, that's your special gift for being a loyal Hip Mama's Place reader. Rikki Satchel, $48 at ShopSueyBoutique.
Saturday, February 9, 2008
Scarf For A Cause
Looking for an affordable, meaningful gift for yourself, your mom or best friend? (Or just looking for an excuse to buy a pretty scarf?) These beautiful scarves from World of Good are available through Shop the Cause, a project of the Women's Edge Coalition that empowers women artisans in less fortunate countries. The vibrant stripes in these beautiful scarves will add color to your life as well as to the lives of the artisans who make it!
The Women's Edge Coalition is an organization devoted to creating economic opportunities for poor women worldwide, and by purchasing this gorgeous, soft scarf, you're helping nine families living in Nepal that empowers the artisans to earn a sustainable living. Striped Sensation Scarf, $29.95 at WomensEdge.org.
Friday, February 8, 2008
Chic Mommy/Baby Bag
Who sez mommies can't be hip even with a baby in tow? You can, with this attractively colorful and stylish Sonia Baby Bag from ShopSueyBoutique.
This hip mama and baby bag has soft leather like material so it's very light on your shoulder. Convenient features like exterior bottle pockets, three deep storage pockets for the baby diapers and such, interior zip pocket for any baby or mommy novel, and pockets for your cellphone and sunglasses makes it a perfect baby bag for the active, hip mommy in you! Sonia Baby Bag, in 3 colors: orange, black, and fushia. A steal at $48.00 at ShopSueyBoutique. Enter coupon code HMP at check out and save 10% more! Exclusive to Hip Mama's Place readers. :)
