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Five on Friday: College Basketball

March 18, 2016 by DetroitDuchess 3 Comments

March Madness began this week and I hope Michigan goes far this year. I figured I would share a few of my favorites to really share your Wolverine spirit (and I’m sure you could find these in your favorite college colors as well).

1. NCAA Michigan Wolverines Women’s Yoga Capris ($24.99)

I don’t know about you but I like to wear my activewear around the house, so why not wear Michigan yoga pants while watching the game?

2. Let Loose by RNL T-Shirt ($29.99)

I love the burnout look of this shirt!

3. Michigan Wolverines Necklace ($48.99)

I liked all the little charms on this necklace.

4. Michigan Hail Yes Shirt ($39.99)

This shirt is so perfect, I love it!

5. University of Michigan NCAA Metallic Body Jewelry ($11.24)

I thought these would be a different take on temporary spirit tattoos.

Do you have any college favorites?

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Five on Friday: Green Edition

March 11, 2016 by DetroitDuchess 3 Comments

I figured I would have a little fun with today’s post and share some green pieces in case you want to add a pop of color to your wardrobe this St. Patrick’s Day. Here are a few items you could wear on Thursday or any day:

1. Kate Spade Small Square Studs ($38)

These are one of my favorites, I already have them in five different colors but not green!

2. Tahari ASL Inverted -Collar Blazer ($71.99)

My boss has a green blazer and the pop of color always looks so great. I liked this version because I hate buttoning my jacket and I love the sleeve length.

3. Nine West Qtpie ($89)

I love having crazy shoes in different colors because I wear a lot of black. Shoes make it easy to change up your look.

4. Eliza J Pintucked Waist Seamed Ponte Knit Fit & Flare Dress ($98)

I’ve mentioned this dress before because I love the fit and flare! It’s a great piece for work.

5. Urban Expressions Lizzie Envelope Clutch ($29.97)

If all else fails, throw in a green clutch and you are good to hit the bars and try some green beer.

What green pieces will you rock this St. Patrick’s Day?

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Five on Friday: Graphic Tees

March 4, 2016 by DetroitDuchess 11 Comments

I have a love affair with graphic tees. I think they are so fun and a great way to express your personality. They are the perfect thing to wear to brunch with the girls. Here are a few of my favorite graphic tees at the moment:

1. Mimosas Made Me Do It ($29.95)

I am becoming obsessed with Prep Obsessed. They have the cutest stuff! This shirt inspired today’s post and I have the perfect necklace to wear with it.

2. Time to Drink Champagne ($29)

I LOVE this one! It’s from Posh Boutique, which I’ve mentioned before.

3. Baseball Legends ($46)

The Yankees fan in me is dying over this one! I LOVE it!!!!

4. Detroit Hustles Harder ($25)

Why don’t I have this one yet?

5. Running Late is My Cardio ($38)

If you know me, you would laugh…my husband would roll his eyes. This would look so cute with my white jeans!

Please share your favorite graphic tees as I would love to add them to my collection!

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Five on Friday: All that Glitters is Gold

February 19, 2016 by DetroitDuchess 7 Comments

I’ve been in the market for a new gold clutch as my current one is way too small for an evening out. I found the perfect one and it inspired me to do a post around my recent gold favorites. I used to only wear silver and gold has really been making a comeback in my wardrobe.

1. Michael Kors Daria Foldover Clutch ($198)

This is the clutch – it’s so cute and would definitely fit my phone.

2. Gold Plated Tassel Earrings ($24)

I love these tassel earrings made by my friend Rana from Salame Jewelry Designs.

3. Kendra Scott Erica Bracelet ($75)

I LOVE this bracelet. It is so elegant.

4. Badgley Mischka Alter II Pump ($158.98)

I love Badgley Mischka shoes (I wore them for my wedding) and these are the perfect dressy gold pumps.

5. Pineapple Pearl Pop Studs ($19.95)

I LOVE these! I love pineapple stuff and these are just the perfect mix of elegant and fun.

What gold pieces are you currently coveting?

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Five on Friday: Valentine’s Day Favorites

February 12, 2016 by DetroitDuchess 8 Comments

I’m really looking forward to Valentine’s Day this year. It probably didn’t hurt that John recently returned from a two-week business trip. You know that they say, “Absence makes the heart grow fonder.” I thought I would share some of my Valentine’s Day favorites for today’s post:

1. XO Metallic Journal ($20)

I use these types of notepads all the time at work and I thought this was a cute little nod to the season.

2. L. Mawby Sex ($15)

This is one of my favorite sparkling wines. It is Michigan made and the perfect beverage for Valentine’s Day.

3. Bombshell Heart Eau de Parfum ($30)

This reminded me of these little heart necklaces filled with bubbles that I used to have as a child. I loved the whimsical look.

4. Marc Jacobs Embossed Heart Leather Card Case ($95)

My mom always used to get my sister and I little Valentine’s gifts and this reminded me of something cute and fun that she might have given us.

5. Love Candle ($22.50)

I love me a candle, and this Valentine’s themed one smells like spring cherry blossoms, fresh strawberries and sweet tonka. I had to look up what tonka was…apparently it is a scented bean used in a lot of fragrances.

These are just a few fun things to get you in the mood for Valentine’s Day this year. Have you seen anything fun to help celebrate?

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Five on Friday: Happy Birthday Sport!

February 5, 2016 by DetroitDuchess 3 Comments

Tomorrow is Sport’s 4th birthday! We are so blessed to have our sweet boy and I cannot wait to spoil him rotten. John has also been gone on a business trip for two weeks and is coming back today – just in time to celebrate! Since we adopted Sport, I’ve been looking for fun treats and toys that he might love and figured I would share a few in this post (along with some pictures of my cutie pie!).

1. Bowser Beer for Dogs ($23.99 for a 6-pack)

I got the Cock-a-Doodle Brew for Sport to try. Now that he will be four he is definitely over 21 in dog year (ha ha). This stuff is great for a few reasons, it is made in the USA and it even contains glucosamine for joint health. You can even order custom labels with your dog’s photo!

2. Zippy Paws Burrow Toys ($19.99)

I love Zippy Paws! Another American company, they have such fun and creative dog toys. Sport had a blast with the burrow toy we got him for Christmas so I decided to get him this Chipmunk Burrow Log for his birthday. Sport loves anything with a squeaker!

3. K9 Granola Factory Treats

Sport LOVES K9 Granola Factory! These treats are amazing and smell so good. I love that they are all natural and have such healthy ingredients for our boy. For his birthday we are going to try the blueberry flavor.

4. Dog Treat Tower ($9.99)

I wanted to try a puzzle toy with Sport, but I’m not sure if he will like it. He is mostly food driven so I figured I would test this treat tower out with him. This looks fun for him and you can increase the difficulty if he masters it.

5. NCAA Michigan Wolverines Collegiate Outerwear Dog Coat ($41.99)

We got this for Sport for Christmas and he loves it. He gets so many compliments while wearing it too!

What are your favorite items for your pup? We can’t wait to spoil our sweet boy for his birthday tomorrow. Stay tuned as I’m sure I will share some pics on social media.

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5 on Friday: My 2015 Christmas Wish List

December 18, 2015 by DetroitDuchess 7 Comments

After an exceptionally stressful few weeks I figured I would indulge myself with this post. Here are my dream Christmas gifts to myself:

1. The Gift of Massage

I like to visit my local LaVida Massage, but I can’t tell you the last time I had a massage…maybe sometime in 2014 which is too long. I just read that a one-hour massage equates to 7-8 hours of sleep on the body. How amazing is that?! I would love to get a pre-paid package this year.

2. Tory Burch Reva Ballet Flat ($225)

I’ve been eyeing these since I broke my foot. I’ve been having a lot of foot pain lately (in the other foot surprisingly) probably because of all the walking I’ve been doing with Sport. It would be nice to take a heel break during the week, in style of course.

3. Eminence Facials

You can read my previous post about these wonderful facials, but you definitely have to try them for yourself! I would love to get a monthly facial and really take care of my skin this year. Even one this year would be a treat!

4. Namaste Yoga Class Pass

I haven’t been to Yoga class in forever…and I miss it. I usually walk Sport at 5:30 a.m. every morning, but the yoga studio by me has a 6 a.m. class for $6 which would be perfect for those days that it rains and he won’t go outside. I would also love to hit a class after work and de-stress.

5. Nikon D5300 Digital SLR Camera ($596.95)

You may have noticed that I have no picture game here. I really need a nice camera to take photos for the blog and get some great photos of all the fun stuff I cover. But lets be honest – its mostly to take cute pictures of Sport, haha! I like this camera because we have a similar version at work which I’m already familiar with. I also like that you can start with the basics and upgrade lenses later on.

And there you have it – my Christmas wish list. I would love to hear what’s on your wish list this year.

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Five on Friday: 2015 Hostess Gifts

December 11, 2015 by DetroitDuchess 6 Comments

I don’t know about you, but we have SO many holiday parties this year. Last year, I wrote a hostess gift guide with reasonably priced items. They are all still available if you want to check it out here and I’ve also put together a new list for 2015.

1.Wine Glass Writer ($9.95)

I’ve mentioned these wine pens before and have a full set of my own. These are the perfect hostess gift and a blast to have at any party. They also wash right off your glass.

2. Nest Holiday Votive Candle ($14)

I love me some candles! This one is a blend of pomegranate, mandarin orange, pine, cloves and cinnamon with a hint of vanilla and amber.

3. Kate Spade Spiral Notebook ($14)

I feel like a notebook is the perfect hostess gift. What hostess doesn’t need to make party planning lists?

4. Sisters’ Gourmet Vintage Cookie Mix ($14.40)

I know a lot of people like to make these at home, but I definitely don’t have time for that. I love how cute and easy this is!

5. Philosophy Graceful Hands Duo ($14.40)

I loved this for a hostess gift because you go through lots of hand soap when you are hosting people at your house.

Do you have any favorite hostess gifts?

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Friday Favorites: 2015 Advent Calendars

November 27, 2015 by DetroitDuchess 11 Comments

Last year I discovered adult advent calendars and couldn’t wait to get mine for 2015. I found a few new ones and wanted to share them with you so you can get your very own!

1. Benefit Cosmetics – 12 Days of Gorgeous ($45)

This has 12 high value items – I would love to get any of these plus you don’t have to commit to all 25 days.

2. The Body Shop Happy Days Advent Calendar ($105)

Not only do you get 24 holiday gifts, but The Body Shop is partnering with WaterAid to provide families with safe water and this purchase provides one day of safe water for a family in Ethiopia

3. Lush 12 Days of Christmas ($99.95)

So what do you need during the holiday season? 12 days of relaxation with these amazing bath bombs!

4. QVC Beauty Christmas Advent Calendar ($79.96)

This one has a little bit of everything, so each day is a fun surprise!

5. Charlotte Tilbury The Book of Makeup Magic ($200)

This one has 12 mini and full size items which is great!

6. Starbucks Advent Calendar ($31.47)

I got the Starbucks calendar last year and it was awesome! The chocolate was great and you can reuse the calendar for something else next year.

Have you seen any creative advent calendars? Let me know in the comments.

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Five on Friday: Give Thanks Edition

November 6, 2015 by DetroitDuchess 3 Comments

I figured I would get a head start on a few fun items for my Thanksgiving table since we are officially in November. I am ready to start some holiday entertaining and make my house homey for all of our friends and family. Here were a few things I have on my list:

1. Free Thanksgiving Printable Utensil Holder

Thanks to Craftaholics Anonymous for this free Thanksgiving utensil printable.

2. Wooden Bark Charger ($15.99)

I thought this was so rustic and perfect for Thanksgiving. It would be a great addition to the table.

3. Leftover Pie Labels for Thanksgiving (Free Printable!)

These are perfect to dish out to your guests so you aren’t stuck eating all the pie. Thanks to Studio DIY for these.

4. Faux-Sable Wine Bag ($25)

I sort of love this for a hostess gift, or even as a cool centerpiece for the table. Dress up that wine!

5. Pumpkin Pie Dish Towel ($12)

I thought this was really cute and helpful in case you forget the recipe.

What are your favorite Thanksgiving decorations?

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1. NCAA Michigan Wolverines Women’s Yoga Capris ($24.99)

2. Let Loose by RNL T-Shirt ($29.99)

3. Michigan Wolverines Necklace ($48.99)

4. Michigan Hail Yes Shirt ($39.99)

5. University of Michigan NCAA Metallic Body Jewelry ($11.24)

1. Kate Spade Small Square Studs ($38)

2. Tahari ASL Inverted -Collar Blazer ($71.99)

3. Nine West Qtpie ($89)

4. Eliza J Pintucked Waist Seamed Ponte Knit Fit & Flare Dress ($98)

5. Urban Expressions Lizzie Envelope Clutch ($29.97)

1. Mimosas Made Me Do It ($29.95)

2. Time to Drink Champagne ($29)

3. Baseball Legends ($46)

4. Detroit Hustles Harder ($25)

5. Running Late is My Cardio ($38)

1. Michael Kors Daria Foldover Clutch ($198)

2. Gold Plated Tassel Earrings ($24)

3. Kendra Scott Erica Bracelet ($75)

4. Badgley Mischka Alter II Pump ($158.98)

5. Pineapple Pearl Pop Studs ($19.95)

1. XO Metallic Journal ($20)

2. L. Mawby Sex ($15)

3. Bombshell Heart Eau de Parfum ($30)

4. Marc Jacobs Embossed Heart Leather Card Case ($95)

5. Love Candle ($22.50)

1. Bowser Beer for Dogs ($23.99 for a 6-pack)

2. Zippy Paws Burrow Toys ($19.99)

3. K9 Granola Factory Treats

4. Dog Treat Tower ($9.99)

5. NCAA Michigan Wolverines Collegiate Outerwear Dog Coat ($41.99)

1. The Gift of Massage

2. Tory Burch Reva Ballet Flat ($225)

3. Eminence Facials

4. Namaste Yoga Class Pass

5. Nikon D5300 Digital SLR Camera ($596.95)

1.Wine Glass Writer ($9.95)

2. Nest Holiday Votive Candle ($14)

3. Kate Spade Spiral Notebook ($14)

4. Sisters’ Gourmet Vintage Cookie Mix ($14.40)

5. Philosophy Graceful Hands Duo ($14.40)

1. Benefit Cosmetics – 12 Days of Gorgeous ($45)

2. The Body Shop Happy Days Advent Calendar ($105)

3. Lush 12 Days of Christmas ($99.95)

4. QVC Beauty Christmas Advent Calendar ($79.96)

5. Charlotte Tilbury The Book of Makeup Magic ($200)

6. Starbucks Advent Calendar ($31.47)

1. Free Thanksgiving Printable Utensil Holder

2. Wooden Bark Charger ($15.99)

3. Leftover Pie Labels for Thanksgiving (Free Printable!)

4. Faux-Sable Wine Bag ($25)

5. Pumpkin Pie Dish Towel ($12)

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