The Find - RAK Style

Kid-friendly nail polish

tinagerami — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 04:11:43 +0000

When I had my daughter I couldn’t wait to paint her nails, but I was concerned about chemicals and searched for non-toxic, baby-safe products .

One of my favorites is Piggy Paint …Natural as Mud it’s non-toxic, odorless, kid friendly and made in the USA.

It comes in an array of fun colors. They also offer adorable gift sets of holiday colors…just perfect for a Christmas stocking stuffer.

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The Find – RAK Style an eclectic mix of thrifty inspirations, retail splurges, and a little bit of everything in between!

Garanimals – 35 years later

tinagerami — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 20:13:46 +0000

My daughter Loren in her Garanimals,

I remember Garanimals as a kid…with their no-fail, mix-n-match fashions. They were just perfect for a matchy, perfectionist like me.

Well, just in time for the holiday season I have picked a couple of my favorites from a line of infant/toddler clothing, shoes, games & toys.

A boxed set of cozy pj’s that include a jersey top, plush pant & adorable plush toy — sizes up to 5t — $10. A new line of two-in-one board games that come in three versions — ages 3,4 and up — $8.

All items sold exclusively at Wal-Mart stores nationwide.

For a nostalgic, budget-conscious mom like me, these items are sure to be included on my holiday shopping list this year.

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The Find – RAK Style: an eclectic mix of thrifty inspirations, retail splurges, and a little bit of everything in between!

To wear or not to wear…the furry vest

tinagerami — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 07:23:30 +0000

Jaclyn Smith faux fur vest from Kmart.

Okay so I’m still on the fence about this furry, fluffy trend that has resurfaced yet another season.

First some rules before I will even entertain the thought of this purchase:

1) Faux-fur only.
2) Nothing that resembles a wet, mangy dog.
3) The less bulky the better.
4) No overspending on this trend.

I personally would keep the look simple, simple, simple — and let the vest be the statement piece.

A couple on my wish list:

Express (Minus The) Fur Embellishment – express.com

CUSP Jenny Han Faux-Fur Vest – cusp.com

Jaclyn Smith Faux-Fur Vest – kmart.com

Eddie Bauer Faux-Fur Vest – eddiebauer.com

Loft Faux-Fur Vest – loftonline.com

The Find – RAK Style: an eclectic mix of thrifty inspirations, retail splurges, and a little bit of everything in between!

Scottsdale Fashion Week…

tinagerami — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 07:50:56 +0000

Today was media day at the W Hotel Scottsdale for the start of Scottsdale Fashion Week, a three-day event that unites up-and-coming designers with buyers.

Marketing Director MaryAnn Ortiz-Lieb and I headed in to check it out. After sitting in on a seminar we took to the patio to find three local, talented young ladies.

designer Shae Dallas shows off her stylish, fun headbands (dazedbyshae.com).

Designer Shantidas Contu-Owen (left) with her model wearing my favorite dress (shantidasdesigns.com).

Designer Shamini showing off her lovely dress designs (ShaminiDesigns.com).

dazedbyshae.com

shantidasdesigns.com

ShaminiDesigns.com

Check them out!

The Find – RAK Style an eclectic mix of thrifty inspirations, retail splurges, and a little bit of everything in between!

Asian stripes

tinagerami — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 23:17:44 +0000

I love to mix styles — so I’m experimenting by mixing stripes with Asian-inspired jewelry and accessories. I pulled these looks from my own closet, just to give you an idea. For the cooler weather just add another layer. I love the look — both sporty and exotic!

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The Find – RAK Style is an eclectic mix of thrifty inspirations, retail splurges, and a little bit of everything in between!

Make-up trend for the season…

tinagerami — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 19:00:52 +0000

Instead of the usual array of dark lip colors such as red, brown and plum for fall/winter – I’ll save that for my wardrobe and keep it light this season…Peach hued lips were my summer color pick this year, but I loved the look so much I decided I would bring it with me right into the fall/winter season.

Try it with darker, smoky eye make-up for a more dramatic look.

It compliments all skin tones, just find the shade that works best for you.

There are so many brands to choose from…I love two super inexpensive ones – INCOLOR by Jordana, Squeeze n’ Shine Super Shiny Tasty Lip Gloss in Peach Sand (yes – it tastes like peaches) and Wet n’ Wild lipstick, shade 903c . I found both under $3 each at Walgreens.

Give it a try!

Make your own leggings…

tinagerami — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:10:41 +0000

A great way to recycle tights — just cut off the feet and, viola! You have cute leggings to put under skirts, shorts or dresses.

I have used this trick for my 4-year-old daughter, but this is also one mom might want to try for herself.

Don’t worry if you don’t cut a perfectly straight line, they roll up a bit, so no one will ever know.

So cute — and so green!