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I obtained my yoga teaching certification in the Summer of 2011, so it should come as no surprise that I own 4 yoga mats, in varying thicknesses and brands. What is a bit surprising is, I have never found a mat bag that I liked or even came close to feeling the need to buy. I just shove it in whatever bag I'm taking to the field that day and 'deal' with the fact it doesn't fit. One evening we were making a quick run to  +Whole Foods Market  where I rounded the corner and BAM! There it was, this gorgeous  Chakra Mat Bag  by  + Gaiam . Presented in a rich black 100% cotton canvas, the bag features each of the chakras embroidered in vibrant thread, with an e xterior zip pocket,  cinch closure,  and an a djustable shoulder strap to customize the drop.

It was nice to see  +LATHER  as the amenity assortment during our stay at  +The Domain Hotel  for my birthday celebration. The 7pc set consisted of Facial Soap, Spearmint Mouthwash, Mint Thyme Hair Wash , Yuzu Bergamot Crème Rinse , Bamboo Lemongrass Body Wash , Exfoliating Body Soap and  Lavender Lime Moisturizer . I first discovered this collection when they had a shop on Santana Row. It has since closed but I make a point to stop at the Pasadena location ever year during  +PHAMExpo ! Danny loves their soaps! Their collection is light weight and lovely. Everything is natural and not artificial smelling or synthetically heavy, in any way. The cleansers do not strip my skin, the moisturizer sinks into my body skin quickly and completely and the hair care collection s gentle and effective.  If you are looking for a true spa-at-home experience, check out www.Lather.com. xoxo •Nancy-Lee

I took a look at my collection of eyeliners and was completely uninspired. I had 4 black pencils, 2 brown pencils, 1 brownish-green and 1 silver retractable, and a  liquid liner in  purple.The only thing worth mentioning was my  +Lime Crime  liner in Milk. It's so awesome, I wear it alone. Click image to enlarge for detail.

You've heard that saying, " Nothing haunts us like the things we didn't buy ." Well, I have been experiencing this no-buy-regret since late Summer, when I first came across the  +kate spade new york   Skyline Glow necklace. Discovered at  +Nordstrom , it's $349 price tag was well out of my budget. So I kept my fingers crossed that one day, we would run into each other again, at a much lower price. After Christmas I made a mad search for the Skyline Glow necklace and while I came up empty handed with Nordys, I discovered it at Piperlime . Still out of my reach at $224.99. A few weeks pass and I forget not about the necklace but where I came across it for sale. How fate intervened. I have been waiting all Winter for  +Piperlime  to host their ' Take an additional 60% Off of Clearance ' sale. Last year I grabbed an amazing vegan skirt for under $10 and this year, I hit the jackpot again! My $567 valued haul included (2) Piperlime Collection ...

We were waiting for Lush to open their doors for business, + Gap  took advantage of the early morning shoppers in their wing and let us in '15 minutes early'.  + Franci  was eyeing a red jacket in the window and I had Gap Rewards  wanting to be spent, so win win!! While she skipped the jacket, I took advantage of the additional 60% off sale and scored a $19.95 pair of black ribbed tights with pin-dot thread embellishment for $6.39. They are a beautiful find to carry me through the rest of Winter.  Then there was the matter of the $69 cropped jeans with a rolled hem, perfect for Spring / Summer for $12.00 after the discount! In the end, I redeemed a $5 Gap Rewards and paid a  total of  $13.39 out of pocket. Holla!! How did you do? xoxo •Nancy-Lee

+Franci  and I met up at  +Westfield  Valley Fair the Friday  +Victoria's Secret  launched the Semi-Annual Sale. Also on the to-do list was  +LUSH Cosmetics  and the  +Gap . Click image to enlarge for detail. So what does one buy when they have a $25 Gift Card burning a hole in their pocket and all of the Christmas Buy 1 Get 1 Free  goods are gone? Everything else!  This was one of my favourite  + LUSH Cosmetics  hauls - because I bought 3 new-to-me things - and I spent a total of  $26.54, so my gift card covered all but a little sales tax.!!

Of course I had to have all 3, I am the self proclaimed queen of shimmer. Silky, illuminating creme gives you an instant, candlescent glow. 1000's of light reflective pigments highlight and gives your skin extra radiance. All natural formula infused with antioxidants and is entirely free of all toxins. Click image to enlarge for detail. Presenting Starlight , Moonlight and Northern   Light , 3 Luminous Creme highlighting products by  +100% Pure . With a doe foot applicator, they are in the same vessel as the Brightening Concealer which makes applying  Luminous Creme  easy and effortless.