Birthday Time

Sunday was my oldest son's birthday. It is so hard to believe that I am the mother of a 17year-old. Unlike Christmas, he had some idea what he wanted for gifts. He asked for a watch (pretty normal) and tarot cards (WTF?).

I chose to give him the Manga University's Manga Tarot (Cards Plus Guidebook) because my kids love all things Japanese. The cards are rather pink, but he probably will lose interest in them in a few weeks. $15.56

He wanted a sporty watch so I chose the Puma Dumiao. The sales associate at Macy's gave me the wrong directions for setting the watch. This is not a watch that you can set without the directions, so I had to drive all the way back out to the local shopping mall. I was not happy. But he loves the watch and hasn't taken it off. When I remember where I put my camera I will posts actual pictures of the watch, it is much nicer in person. Puma Men's Watches Panthers Dumiao PU910211002 - WW

There are no pictures from the little party that I threw for him because he hates having his picture taken. And I decided to give in to his wishes because he is about to start his senior year and I plan on taking a million pictures. I'm letting him enjoy a few camera free moments.

D&G Silk Bustier Dress

I know that it is much too early to be thinking about prom dresses, but if I had a daughter this would be the dress I would buy for her. When I think of prom this is the dress I imagine. And prom dresses are expensive so sometimes they need to saved up for.

This D&G Dolce and Gabbana dress is a puff of blush silk organza with a fuchsia grosgrain bow belt. Depending on how you accessorize it could be traditional and girlie or punk rock. $745

Disney Blind Item

We overheard some chatter yesterday that kept us updated on some good blind item material! Friends of this Disney star gossiped that although she is young and cute with a clean image, she’s well on her way to trouble. The star they were gabbing about is underage, but is very talented in taking all types of drugs, even through ways we’ve never heard of! The friends seemed concerned about the drug use, but laughed off the fact that she is sleeping with two different older men, one that is involved with her career. Right now this star seems to be enjoying her life in the fast lane, but we wonder how long it will be until the lifestyle catches up to her!
Not Miley Cyrus.

 Could it be Selena Gomez, with one of the men being David Henrie. I hope not. She seems so sweet, and her parents are always around her. Even though I get the Thong Song stuck in my head every time I hear her new song. There is always Demi Lovato.
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Phil & Teds Smart Stroller Nearing Release

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It is always interesting to see how a stroller changes from a prototype to a production "vehicle".  I mention this because the Phil &Teds Smart stroller is nearing it's release date. And that weird "Croc"-looking seat has been replaced with a more conventional looking seat. The seat is still being made of the Aero Core material, it just looks like almost every other stroller seat. But it will still weigh in at under 13lbs.

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$249.99

Nicole Richie Maternity Sale

Yesterday when I wrote about Heidi Klum designing for A Pea In The Pod I mentioned that Nicole Richie had designed an earlier collection for the company. Well, the pieces are still available and are on sale. Even better news, the collection is now priced as low as $18.99 and nothing is priced more $79.99.

Polaroid Bringing Back Instant Film Cameras

Polaroid will be releasing new instant film cameras. The company showed off the PIC-1000 at the Consumer Electronics Show. The camera, which will use type 1000 film will feature a metallic silver or a wood-grain finish (?). Other than that few details on the camera were released.

I love Polaroid pictures and I'm glad that they are bringing the camera and film back, but that is one ugly camera.
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Heidi Klum To Design Maternity

A Pea In The Pod has teamed up with Heidi Klum for another designer maternity line. Klum, supermodel and Project Runway host, will be designing for the company's main line and the more affordable Motherhood Maternity. Lavish is a 15 piece collection for A Pea In The Pod.

"I chose to call my collection for A Pea in the Pod Lavish because there is no grander name to express everything you want to give yourself and the child growing within you," Klum said of Lavish. We all know that it because the pieces will costs more. The dress above will cost $128. The Loved collection has 14 pieces and will be priced for a more mass market.

Both collections will be available in stores and online February 12. I just hope that it is a better collection than the Nicole Ritchie collection. Those pieces looked like Nicole Ritchie would never wear them.