Peggy Lee Brown

Seasons are changing and most women are turning in their flip flops for ballet flats and preparing their boots for snow. Even door hardware are replaced to prepare for weather changes.

All these changes mean one thing – expenses. And if you are trying to save without trying to look as if you are trying to, you might want to consider investing in this baby.

With just a few zips, you can transform them from high boots to mid-calf boots, all the way down to ankle boots.

In versatile black suede and a flat sole, not only do they go with everything but you’ll actually be able to walk in them–every day–from fall until spring. Phew. It must be tough being that perfect. Oh yeah, and they’re 40% off.

What are you waiting for then?

International Watch Co, also known as IWC, is a high-end Swiss watch manufacturer located in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. Owning one is a real form of investment and a status symbol for many. If you have always dreamed of owning IWC Watches, you can always buy at the reputable store of Lussori. Lussori is located on Main Street in downtown Los Altos, CA. Lussori has over 10 years experience of bringing the world’s finest timepieces and jewelry to the most discriminating clients. Lussori has a team of experts that can help you with some of the world’s rarest and most unique timepieces (Tourbillons, Minute Repeaters, Bi-retrogrades, Perpetual Calendars etc).

For those women in a budget, Payless Shoes have been their saving grace. They can get quality shoes on a budget without sacrificing style. I chanced upon these shoes when browsing for vga cables I needed to look for to report to my friend. Four shoe styles from the Isabel Toledo for Payless collection, which had been slated to launch in early September, have popped up on the Payless website. There’s a metallic ghillie flat, a black ghillie flat, funky ghillie heel, and pom pom flat, all priced under $40. The designer, who follows in the collab footsteps of Lela Rose, Patricia Field and Christian Siriano, described her shoes as "pure Toledo—playful, bold and strong."

A good friend Faye just celebrated her birthday last August 8th and now wants to share her happiness by doing a giveaway in her blog – make sure to go here to know more!

Here is what you can win!

1st price – Ladies Chronograph (big face) watch

2nd price – Kate Spade kikay kit (orange)

3rd price – Kate Spade kikay kit (floral)

I have a lot of respect for men in uniform who uphold high moral values and unwavering love for country. But I admire military men who, despite being in the military already, do not stop at improving oneself and still aiming for a higher education. Thanks to technology, military people who want to study can do so even while on active duty through online military degrees. Whether you want to advance your military career, or prepare for your exit from the military, a college degree can help you succeed. At MilitaryDegree.com you can learn about on-campus and online college credit and degree programs tailored to U.S. Military personnel and their families. Education benefits earned from being in the military can be used for tuition, and some schools even offer discounts for active duty and veterans.

Paris is one of the top destinations not just in Europe but around the world. Anyone who has been to Paris will easily understand why. The Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, and the Arc de Triomph are just three of the popular places to visit in this famous romantic city.

In any vacation, choosing your hotel is just as important as choosing your destination. The success of a vacation to Paris depends how you would carefully choose your hotel among the many hotels in Paris City centre. Below is a quick guide to the different types of accommodations available for a typical Paris vacation.

• Five-star hotels. If money is not a problem then there are numerous five-star hotels to choose from in Paris. Any of these would surely make your vacation a success.
• Three-star hotels. If you insist on staying in a hotel but does not have enough money for five-star accommodations there is a massive choice of three-star hotels in Paris.
• Budget hotels. There is also no shortage of budget hotels in Paris. Although you could not expect much when it comes to space or amenities when it comes to budget hotels, staying in budget hotels will leave you with more money to enjoy other aspects of Paris.
• Apart-hotel residences. There are studios or apartments in Paris which you could rent on a nightly basis.

After the introduction of smartphones like the iPhone, Android and Blackberry the marketing potential of applications for these phones was very quickly realized. Now many companies successfully use smartphone apps to communicate with, and engage their customers. iPhone App Development went into mainstream, especially the iPhone Games Development area. More and more people turn to smartphones as their choice of mobile phones, owing to the added features of 3G and wi-fi acess and many more apps that make it more like a mobile computer.

Often the success of a smartphone application depends on its utilization of the latest technology. Using a company that specializes in iPhone apps development will ensure that you have this technology at your disposal, and that it is fully utilized.

Sourcebits has an extensive portfolio that has developed applications for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Mobile me and even have ventured into Android App Development. Sourcebits is a software development company with offices in Bangalore, India and Atlanta, USA. Established in April 2006, the company has a strength of over two hundred award-winning developers and designers. Sourcebits is at the bleeding edge of emerging technologies and has quickly become one of the world’s top destinations for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Android, BlackBerry, Adobe AIR and Web application development.

I have always love country cottages. I would like to incorporate its key features – being cozy and homey – into my own home. I fell in love with my aunt’s newly renovated place because she has transformed it to have a country cottage feel – her armoire is so nice and efficiently planned and do not let me get started with her little sunroom, it is absolutely amazing! It is also the little bits and pieces she has incorporated into ever nook and cranny of her place. There are country curtains in specific parts of her reading room making it cozier, potted flowering plants on the window sill, country quilts on the back of armchairs or draped across tables to serve as mats and even country shower curtains.

When you decorate your home in a country style, you house feels warm and cozy like a real home. You can decorate any type of living space in a country theme, and it doesn’t matter whether you have an apartment, a condo, a townhouse, or a large house. This style of decorating gives you the advantage of using items you already have in your home, which can save a lot of money. Country style decorating is rustic which makes it durable as well as comfortable. This is perfect for families that have children and pets.

You can shop for country quilts at Country Village Shoppe. Their collections are nice and to die for!

I personally take a salon’s hairdressing salon furniture importantly when choosing which one to go when I have my hair cut or anything that pampers myself. Of course, my hair stylist will always be my prime consideration but if she works in two salons, I will always prefer the one which has the better equipment and the more comfortable chairs.

Salon furniture is essential in keeping up with the look, ambiance and reputation of a salon. Salon owners should always take that into consideration, that salon furniture needs to be replaced or upgraded every few years, especially if there is many clientelle, wear and tear will always happen at a fast rate. Whether you are updating an existing salon or starting a new one, you need salon styling chairs. Even if you don’t think you need new ones, it’s worth looking into all the new items on the market. Your customers not only want good care, they like a trendy environment and of course they want to be comfortable. And many of the newer model chairs look great, are comfortable, have additional features to make your job easier, and are easy to maintain and clean. And if you are buying several chairs, be sure to ask about bulk purchase discounts.

I like the Pedicure Spa Chair I saw at Pretty Salon USA. Many women these days avail of a manicure and pedicure and a foot spa when having their hair cut, styled or treated. This is a new innovation that customers would surely love!

It is no secret that wine is a drink you can enjoy both on its own or paired up with any food to enhance the overall dining experience. The problem most people have is knowing when to choose the right wines when it comes to certain foods. Sure there are the standard rules like white wines for white meats like chicken or fish and red wines for beef and other red meats, but when it comes to specifics, there are still so many people who don’t have a clue on the secrets of fine wine drinking.

The Bordeaux line of premier wines are what is always recommended in five-star restaurants. This past decade was perhaps one of the most extraordinary decades in Bordeaux history with a string of successful vintages culminating in the exceptional 2009 vintage. It joins its sisters (2000, 2003 & 2005) as a celebrated and historical vintage. Yet, what sets this vintage apart from all the rest is that many wines will be ready to drink upon release and for years to come, an unusual and exciting hallmark of 2009.

You can find fine wines and premier wines at Sokolin.com. You can also be guaranteed that you can find that rare wine that you are looking for. Their web site is easy to navigate with their wine categorized by country, region, producer, vintage, color, format and rating. They have their own Client Services page where you can ask for a wine consultation, learn more about storing wine professionally, and even sell your wine. You can refer friends to their site and earn from it too.