Loca Buena On Etsy!!!

If you missed the Mixed Threads event, you can still pick up the pieces on Etsy!!! More photos and items will be posted soon!!!

Thank you in advance for the healthy dose of patience ; )

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Drippin Wax

Candle addict?  Wax burner?  Flame thrower?  Whatever the case, it only makes sense that we share our personal favs with you on this one.

Whether you are using them to set the mood, freshen up your air space, or add a little color to your decor, candles are a MUST HAVE in our book.  The place and space that you are lighting with your wax essentials can play a HUGE part in your scent selection.

If it is your kitchen that you are working with, focus on scents that are reminiscent of fruit, baked sweets, or citrus notes.  That is unless you are looking to illuminate a dining table during a meal.  Then you want to choose an unscented candle to allow the aroma of your amazing meal to hit the nostrils without any competition.

A living space is a free realm and up for the picking when it comes to choosing a signature scent.  Choose a fragrance that embodies your signature style here since it will be the first thing your house guests associate with your living space.  No one wants to open the front door and get blasted in the face with stank via shoes, pets, yesterdays dinner…you catch our drift.

The bathroom selection should be clean and crisp.  Think of a fresh mountain breeze, cotton, and clean linen.  That’s what were going in there for, right?  To clean up our act…

The bedroom is the perfect place for soft and sensual notes.  Vanillas, musks, and lavender are all great selections.  Think relaxation, cozy times, annnnd go time, of course : )

As always, practice safety with your placement, and be sure to blow ’em out.

How’s it hangin?

Hey there springtime, spring cleaning, spring organization…

What the hell is an embellished chick to do with all of her amazing accessories?!??

We want your suggestions!!  Let’s help eachother out 😉

Here is our tip o’ the day:

If you are a necklace and earring junkie, you NEED to adopt the corkboard method… if you haven’t already.  Pick one up at a craft or office supply store on the low low.  You can spend extra change on fun tacks or push pins if you are looking to add a lil’ sumthin’ sumthin’ to this practical piece.  If you’re feeling crafty, grab some paint and do it up so you can leave it in a visible space.  Otherwise, nail that bitch to the inside of your closet door for a quick and easy grab n go.  Just remember not to slam your door in a moment of emotional stress…

Here’s a pic of what we are working with:

Stationery: Check Ya Penmanship

Welcome to our digital world. A world where tangible greetings have become a lost art.  Notecards, postcards, and stationery are almost unseen unless it’s a bday, wedding, or other monumental event. Text messages, emails, and “pokes” have replaced the subtle nuances of the handwritten message.  Shit, I can’t even remember the last time I got a number on a napkin passed down to me at a bar!

Sooo, this post is a digital shout out to the people with perfected penmanship. The people who take time to select a paper that speaks to their personal sense of style. The people who open and close 20+ cards in search of the one that sends the perfect midweek message. The people who mail their feelings as postmarked souvenirs. Thank you for embracing a lost art. Here’s to shoe boxes of memories underneath beds everywhere!

Here are a few of our crazy good stationery selections, for those of you looking to get on the good foot…er, hand:

Handmade Stationery Goldmine

Dirty Gerty Greeting Cards

Naughty Betty

Loca Buena Favs

412 residents!! Check out our favorite local spots for scooping up paper gems:

WildCard
4209 Butler Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15201

Mon-Wed, Fri-Sat 11am–7pm
Thu 11am–9pm
Sun 12–6pm

Kards Unlimited
5522 Walnut St
Pittsburgh, PA 15232

Store Hours
Mon – Sat: 9:30 – 9:00
Sun: 12:00 – 5:00

Official Drink of Summer 2011

Ummm…First of all, how the hell did I miss this gem’s existence?

I’m in love with this new accessory!!!  Yeah, I said it.  A drink is most definitely an accessory in my book.  So, you can look for me to be rocking a can of El Jimador’s Spicy Mango Margarita in this summer’s sun.

The magic potion consists of El Jimador Tequila, Triple Sec, and natural flavors. It’s extra ready-to-drink chilled, and is a refreshing alternative to the summertime norms.

Tequila lovers REJOICE!!!

Trying to Bag a Bargain??

Ladieees!!  With spring and summer waiting just around the corner, it’s about time to drop that heavy suitcase-esque winter bag and pick up something a bit lighter.  Being the Loca Ladies that we are, we tend to choose 3 lower priced bags over 1 heavy hitter for the following reasons:

1.  We will find ourself in various terrain over the warmer months, as our partying ways tend to lead us on wild outdoor adventures.

2.  The last thing we want to be worried about losing is an overpriced sack for our shit.  Losing overpriced items = anxiety attack…who wants to set themselves up for that one??

3.  We know how to find good deals, and aren’t afraid to work for them.

Enter our pick for favorite spring and summer bags….AMICI!!!

A quick pop into your local TJ Maxx or Marshalls will usually give you a good selection of AMICI bags to choose from.  Their bright prints and patterns are perfect for spring and summer, and the lightweight materials grant your beat down shoulders that much needed break they have been begging for.  The bags usually run anywhere from $12 to $35, and have limited duplicate designs…a glimmer of hope that you and homegirl won’t be slanging the same arm candy!!

Check out their website for a sneak preview of what is out n about, but refer to #3 if you are a serious shopper 😉

http://www.amiciaccessories.com

LEAF HOOP EARRINGS

For $2.50, picking these lil ones up is a no-brainer…

LEAF HOOP EARRINGS

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