Suddenly in the past few years, the evil eye has become a fashion staple. From jewellery designers of Sydney Evan to Nicole Ritchie’s jewellery line Harlowe – I am seeing evil eyes everywhere,  Even Instyle Magazine is featuring it.

So we commissioned jewllery designer Kimberly Lang to come up with  Goneshopping’s bling bling version of the evil eye. What do you think?

Sterling silver encrusted with Swarovski crystals.

It is amazing how much money you can save ( put the Eco in Economics) by using reusable water bottles ie Klean Kanteen; reusable baggies, lunch boxes, micro fibre clothes instead of paper towels and  BaaLLs ( reusable dryer balls that reduces drying time.

Saving $ and saving money  - we love it.

For more eco-friendly  ideas, checkout our Eco and Ethical section at www.goneshopping.ca

Gal Pal Deodorant Removal Pads

Nothing says ‘I got dressed in a rush this morning because I had to get the kids out the door first’ like a white swipe of deodorant across the side of your black sweater. And of course, you never discover it until you’re already sitting down at that important meeting. But if you keep the Original Gal Pal in your purse, car or desk, you can be streak-free in seconds. The reusable, dry-use foam pad lifts up deodorant streaks and residue perfectly without water and without harming the fabric. They pay for themselves in dry-cleaning costs, and wipe away that less-than-savvy feeling of discovering a deodorant mark on your favourite LBD. ($14.99, available fromGoneshopping.ca)

These BPA free non-toxic bag clips by Koziol are cute and works well.

Add some colour to the pantry with these whimsical Bird bag clips.

Since that day, I have become a big fan of John Hardy jewllery. Well designed, handcrafted, eco-conscious and every piece is art.

My favourite ring is this large circular ring that you would wear on your middle finger in black sapphire. It is breathtaking.

John Hardy black sapphire ring

Then we received this pendant from Kimberlely Lang Jewllery this week.. She is known for using swarovski crystals or designer cubic zirconia to create stylish keepsake pieces.

Kimberley Lang swarovski crystal set in Sterling silver

Do you think it is a good match?  C$1090 for the ring at Holt Renfrew vs $58.99 at Goneshopping.ca

Soak wash as featured in People magazine is great for rinsing out swimwear.

So do not forget sunscreen, particularly lips. Checkout Acca Kappa luxurious lip balm with sunscreen

Available in SPF 6 and SPF 30

Lip balm SPF 6

Lip Balm SPF 30

This handy swimwear bag will contain the wet suit!

And if you have a toddler, use a re-usable swimming diaper.

So when I presented the gift at the party :

“Happy Birthday XXX, you are one of my brilliant friends but I am concern about you voicing your opinions in meetings. From all the years I know you, you are so soft spoken and polite , since we are not in grade school and you cannot put up  hand when we have an opinion, I thought these cufflinks would come in handy.

Press the button, you the light bulb goes off and it will make sure everyone knows.”

It was a hit!!!

After a fall winter of neutrals – grey, black, cream, browns…..I am ready to add some colour to my wardrobe and home.

Part I – attack the wardrobe since we lost May to the crappy weather ( low temperature and rain) I want to get the biggest bang for my buck for this short season. Take advantage of the sales at GAP, they got 25-40% off on tanks and summer pieces. Lots of reds vs neutrals, purples, green and peaches/ light pink ( which personally I am not a fan of, well because it looks like crap on me) Use them as layering pieces to things you already have.

Accessorize with bling – belts and jewlery. Everything at Goneshopping.ca, Jenny and I hand picked ourselves. So easy, splash on some colour to your basic wardrobe and you are ready to go.

For this season,

1) Amazonite, Smokey Quartz & Turquoise necklace $71.99

2) Ultra long faceted crystal necklace $59.99

3) Eloise madison necklace - made by sky blue quartz, moon stone and sterling silver beads $67.99

Green crystal necklace

1) Swarovski Crystal and Pink turquoise bracelet in sterling silver $83.99

2) Round Fuscia Quartz Stone Bracelet $42.99

3) Round Yellow Quartz Stone Bracelet $42.99

As seen in InStyle, O, Shape and Cosmopolitan Magazines, Savvymom.ca, sweetmama.ca and the “A” Morning Show.

Handbags are not just a necessity but a fashion statement. Men do not understand but WE need our bags (different sizes, shapes, colours and finishes). However, it is such an effort to transfer your “life” from one bag to another. In addition, if you are like Jacqui who carries dog treats, iPhone, lip gloss, concealer, cheque book, sunglasses, keys, pen, RuMe bags , purse caddy, work pass, etc. in her handbag, it is a treasure hunt everytime she looks for her keys at the bottom of the purse. Urgh!!!

So you can imagine how excited we were to come across the Cherry Handbag Organizer! Unlike some of the cheapie ones that we have tested, the sturdy nylon material is water resistant, holds up well with all our junk and gives our LV Speedy bag some shape.

Now Available in Red, Silver, Black and Pink and 3 sizes.

The Korean book “Please Look after Mom” by Kyung-sook Shin sold 1.5 million copies in Korea and now translated into various languages is taking the readers’ world by storm.  Not sure if I want to read a tear jerker but I think it has evoked emotions among many to not take mom for granted.

So in case you are scrambling for a mother’s day gift for May 8, email us at info@goneshopping.ca for some ideas.

How do you describe Mom?

1) Travel Mom?

2) Gardening Mom?

4) Glam mom?

5) Eco Mom?

6) Martha Stewart’ish mom?

7) Spa Mom?

8) New Mom?

9) Shopaholic Mom?

10) Gourmet chef Mom?