It's Official - I'm a Genius!

Once in a while - a great while - I surprise myself. Every time I post a blog about a fabulous new Burberry Bag or Louis Vuitton Case or a Vera Wang Dress I get questions. Where is your store? How do I find it? Where do I go after I get to eBay? So, I would go to eBay and click on the item and then email it to the interested party. I thought that there has to be a better way! I figured I was a computer PhD when I learned how to upload a picture and now someone wanted me to post a link to our eBay store??!! I didn't even know what a cut paste and copy was never mind doing it. And what is a URL anyway? So 3 hours later we went out to dinner in a HUGE snowstorm. Going out to dinner in VT in the snow is like Christopher Columbus finding America. A little luck and a few drinks later you've discovered it and your not quite sure how it happened. Well I'm not going to question my genius at all. all I know is that if you scroll down to the bottom of our page you will see Visit Our Cool Store! Click on CC and Friends - its a miracle!

Please Sir, May I Have Some More Burberry?

Yes you may! Lucky eBayers get to take advantage of my fall onto the ice (Twice!). No gym yesterday or today to let my back take a rest. A slow motion Fall is so weird. Going, going, going - Down! There was plenty of time to make sure my arms were in front of me so there was no chance of breaking the fall and my wrist! The second time was this morning and slow it was not. Even with my Yaktracks secure on my boots and watching my step I went down with a Boom! Even my Lab was concerned. OK CC One keep on topic! To combat any nibbling hankerings I went Power Shopping! Burberry didn't know what hit them - Check out our eBay store CC and Friends and you will go WOW! The most gorgeous Soft Mint Green Cashmere Scarf that I have ever seen! A quilted Patent Leather Brook Handbag and a Bromley Quilted Large Bag that is to die for! Another CrossBody Quilted Bag and a few more silk Nova Plaid Scarves. Check it out! Tell your Friends! Let us know what you think! Back to the Gym tomorrow to give my Credit Card a well deserved rest.

Bridal Blow Out or Bridalpalooza!!!!

Ok I'm not going to talk about myself for once - although I'm a tad miffed that no one thought to comment on my Tummy Tuck Post except CC2 who didn't think it was funny. Which I appreciate because as my best bud she is always looking out for me and knows that I can be my toughest critic. I will revisit the whole body issue again of course so check back. But right now we are so excited to Celebrate Valentines Eve by showcasing these amazing Bridal Bargains!!! Dessy Bridesmaid dresses in a gorgeous Windsor Blue and Vera Totally Fabulous Wang Seafoam Taffeta Strapless Dresses that have an extra special fit! Not to be left out as a Mother of the Bride or Groom we show a totally Scrumptious Ann Taylor "Celebrations" Suit with Ultra Glam Rhinestone Buttons for that Wow Factor! And a surprise winner with an eye catching Antonio Gaul Silk dress that is total Special Occasion! CC2 and I get so excited being able to gather these incredible designers for our special clients. Tell all your brides to be not to be knocked out by the economy. Shop smarter and your budget will be thankful and no one will know you didn't shop at Kleinfelds or Saks. And of course we will NEVER tell!

Does This Tummy Tuck Make My Butt Look Fat?

Did I think a Tummy Tuck was going to change my life? No - a little maybe. I didn't think I was going to be happier or taller - well maybe a little taller. Did I think it was going to hurt and take a long time to heal? Absolutely! Am I glad I did it? Yes! I did feel vindicated when my wonderful surgeon confirmed what I knew all along. My stomach muscles were somewhere else besides my stomach! She put them back where they were supposed to be and did alot of other things I don't even want to know about. BUTT! I was not expecting or in any way prepared for what happened next. My hips, butt, boobs and thighs took on a life of their own. At first I thought it was just me being hard on myself. But I mentioned it to my husband (the NICEST guy ever!) and he said "Well, I didn't want to say anything...." and then my daughter jumped in and then my pants didn't fit. All my fat was hanging on for dear life! After 50 some years of enjoying a nice comfy ride on the Belly Train it had to set up shop somewhere else. Divided and conquered onto my Boobs, Butt, Hips and Thighs. I had to buy a Minimizer Bra! And my wonderful smoothing Spanx was replaced by Industrial Strength Body Armour. I exercised - I dieted and the fat came along for the ride. My weight reached dizzying numbers. I downloaded The Biggest Loser application. And one year to the date of my surgery I lost a pound and now it is 8 pounds. I have never done anything that isn't a challenge - and this is certainly a challenge. I dreaded being the girl - Ok Woman - who had a tummy tuck and then got FAT! It happenned and it was awful! But that is last year and this is this year and I only had to do a little dance putting my jeans on today. In fact it was more like a small hop and a zip and it felt great!