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DailyBuss : November 2003

November 26, 2003 : Thanksgiving Weekend Buss: Wishbone Necklace

Instead of anguishing over if you'll win the wishbone pull this Thanksgiving, why not just throw yourself a bone? A wishbone necklace of your own that is. Made by the wonderful people of White Trash Charms, you can choose from silver or yellow gold, with prices ranging from $87.50 for the mini to $462.50 for the large. Matching earrings are also available. Gobble. Gobble.

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November 25, 2003 : Shimmie Ornament: $6

Tired of seeing the same ol' red-and-green color palette dressing your tree this holiday season? Join the club. These multicolor pastel Shimmie ornaments from Verbena will give that pine (or fir…or fake) a kick in the pants, all the while showing your oh-so-fashionable personality. Something about these scream, "Marc Jacobs." To get your own Shimmie for $6 each, or to browse other lovely holiday accessories as well as great hostess gifts, visit verbena.net.

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November 24, 2003 : S'Mores Anyone?

I'll keep this short and sweet. Who doesn't like s'mores? The name in itself implies you'll always want more, or should I say mores? So why not have a handy lil s'mores maker of your own? 'Tis the season to be eating insane amounts of sugar and junk food, after all. Santa would want it that way. Yes. Really. Just order it already. In the grand scheme of things, it's mere chump change for $29.99 at chefscatalog.com.

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November 23, 2003 : The Weekend Buss: GAP Floral Pin

Man, what can I say about this adorable pin except that it's adorable? How about this: 1) It's a flower! 2) It has polka dots! 3) It has pastel polka dots! 4) It's only $5! If that isn't enough, you really need to see a therapist…again. Pin it to your bag, coat, scarf or hat and you're sure to make your day, and maybe somebody else's, a little sweeter. Pick a floral pin of your own at gap.com.

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November 20, 2003 : Bronx Shoes: $69

Slouchy. Rockin'. Very "O.C." Oddly enough, these Bronx Shoes are from Holland. Guess they got tired of those clogs. Thank goodness. Very fashion-forward in an '80s kinda way, you can score a pair of pleated-toe Reinas for yourself for $69 in Black, Sole Brushed, Fuxia Patent or Melon Brushed at bronx-shoes.com.

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November 19, 2003 : Travel Happy: $28

Chances are you or someone you know will be flying the not-so-friendly skies this holiday season. How anxious are you to sit on a crowded plane, surrounded by screaming kids and less-than-perky stewardesses, being served those delicious airline meals -- if you're even lucky enough to get a meal these days? Your best bet is to pop a Dramamine and sleep til you touch down. But do you really wanna use one of those airline pillows? Despite being scratchy, the worst part is knowing that they don't change out those pillowcases between flights. So yes, that explains those random hairs and eyelashes and dried up drool on your pillow. Sweet dreams. Not. You can easily snag some peace-of-mind by getting a custom-made travel pillowcase of your own. In soft, cuddly fabric, the case takes up nearly no room in your purse or travel bag and you can just slip it on over the pillow the airline provides. Choose from yummy colors like Pink, Melon, Cherry, Tiffany and Sailor, all for just $28, at your very own BussBuss.com.

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November 18, 2003 : CAP IN A BOX: $18

Doesn't it just figure that your hair looks best when you don't wash it for a day? It's silky, bouncy, va va va voomy! But just because you don't wanna wash your hair doesn't mean you don't wanna shower. Enter CAP IN A BOX. A darling little shower cap with loads of style. Choose from four different styles: Kitty cap, Lounge cap, Glamour cap or Sunshine cap, each for $18 at purpleskirt.com. Worth every penny in my opinion, though it does make it more difficult to wash that man right outta your hair.

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November 17, 2003 : You Got a Care Package!

Stuck for holiday gift ideas even though we've provided you with an awesome gift guide, our own boutique and tons of fab shopping links? Sheesh. Well try this: yougota.com. Say what? You got a care package! yougota.com and its DIY sister site carepackagecorner.com are fab gift basket sites that feature fun, trendier goodies like the book, "How to Spot a Bastard by His Star Sign," rather than the stale, cheesy looking and overpriced stuff you find on most other gift basket sites. And the beauty is they're "just like Mom's, not a dot.com's," meaning they look homemade and not impersonal. Whether you opt to build your own care package or choose one of their already concocted themed gift baskets, you're sure to make someone's day brighter. Now who's the cheesy one?

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November 14, 2003 : The Weekend Buss: New York, New York

On the prowl for great New York-inspired gifts? Then you'll be in Big Apple heaven at NewYorkFirst.com. From the Serendipity Hot Chocolate Lip Gloss Set to the Sex and the City Drinking Game to the yummy New York cheesecake you can have delivered, this site is well worth a visit. And unlike real New York, prices at The New York First Company can be quite reasonable, $2800 NYC Vendor Cart excluded. Hot dog.

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November 13, 2003 : Choco Choco House: $17.95

I've happily stumbled upon the true definition of "heaven." Heaven (noun): where handbag and chocolate addictions are simultaneously satiated. As in Choco Choco House's adorably edible chocolate handbags. Inspired by the likes of Gucci and Kate Spade, these handbags are made with the freshest Belgian and French chocolate, with roasted almond, dried cherry, Earl grey teas and luscious champagne fillings. Great party favors, shower and Valentine's gifts, and truly the ultimate stocking stuffers, you can order these sweet fashion statements online at chocochocohouse.com. Prices start at $17.95 per six pieces.

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November 12, 2003 : OnaToko -- Japanese Street Fashion

If you've been noticing that your wardrobe is looking a little dull lately, maybe it's time you take a more global perspective when it comes to fashion. Japanese clothing site onatoko.com is a wonderland for those looking to infuse their closets with a whole lotta color and style. And the best part is, it's cheap! Take this velour vintage princess skirt for instance, it's just $18.99. It's all in the details and the prints when it comes to Japanese street fashion, as witnessed by the devil skull legwarmers ($14.99) and the adorable aero knotted tank top ($15.99), which features lots of little airplanes flying around. Also a steal, the classic Tiffany check quilt jacket in a '60s mod print for $26.99. So there's no need to buy a ticket to Tokyo when you can just shop from your very stateside, but comfortable, couch.

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November 11, 2003 : Mary Green Bra: $16

Four words come to mind when I see this Mary Green bra: Feelin' hot hot hot! It's made of silk knit and trimmed with lace, with 14 fab color combinations to choose from. I'm hot for the Black with Red Lace, as well as the Pink Tutu with Black Lace and the Blue Aquarius with Pink Lightening Lace. Sure to put you in the holiday spirit (think: ho, ho, ho), you can snag a bra of your own for $16 at marygreen.com.

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November 10, 2003 : Holiday Gift Guide & Zee BussBusstique

'Tis the season to be shopping, fa la la la la la la la la. But who wants to fight those holiday crowds and those ring-happy Salvation Army Santas? Not me. Which is why I've slaved night and day to bring you our first annual Holiday Shopping Gift Guide. You're welcome. With links to many fabulous online shops, you'll score great deals without having to leave the comfort of your couch. Which is a good thing considering you're probably drunk and shouldn't be driving. Also, we've been slaving away to bring you our new and improved shop, Zee BussBusstique. Featuring lots of great new bags, and photos of yours truly "modeling" them, you're sure to have at least a chuckle. Keep checking the gift guide and the shop as we add to them daily. Merry shopping!

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November 07, 2003 : The Weekend Buss: What's Your Sign?

Ever wonder why sometimes things totally seem to go your way, and at other times it just all falls apart. Maybe it's in the stars? Teen People astrologers Ophira and Tali Edut, a.k.a. The AstroTwins, share their cosmic knowledge with the rest of us in their new book, AstroStyle: Star-studded Advice for Love, Life and Looking Good. To find out why you're so cool, or why you're such a drag, who you're cosmically compatible with, and what you should be wearing to accentuate the positive, snag a copy of your own for just $9.60 at amazon.com.

Wanna find out more about The AstroTwins? Figures, you're sooo nosy. But that's okay, because we are too. Read our interview here!

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November 06, 2003 : TGFM

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November 05, 2003 : Acme Made Bags: $79.99+

Stop schleppin' your best friend, a.k.a. your laptop, around in some boring bulky bag. It's not happy in there, and can you blame it? It wants to be surrounded in elegance. Which is why you should buy it an Acme bag for Christmas. The streamlined design and fab colors are sure to make it giddy. Choose from red, grey, yellow, chocolate, green dots, geometri, pink circles and more. Prices range from $79.99 - $159.99 at acmemade.com.

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November 04, 2003 : Crucial Cosmetics: $15+

With all those holiday shindigs coming up, chances are, you're gonna want to add a lil sparkle to your normal powder-ChapStick-and-go makeup routine. Crucial Cosmetics, a new company headed by a young beauty junkie who knows the importance of finding just the right eye shadow, can help. With super shimmery shades of eYe luster, including aptly named shades like afterglow, naked sugar, barney dust and pinky gleam, you'll spruce up just wonderfully. Add some ultra-glossy lip lustrous gloss in melon-sorbet, carmela, berry blitz or razzy, and you'll be fending off suitors left and right. And isn't that what the holidays are really about?

Wanna get inside the head of the creator of these smashing products? Check out our interview here.

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November 03, 2003 : Flora Sparkler Corsage: $14

The '80s are like totally back with a vengeance, and you know what that means: hot pink and punk! But you're not so sure you can pull off flaming pink leg warmers and gelled bangs anymore? Not to worry. This Flora Sparkler Corsage is the perfect way to show a lil '80s punk spirit without going over the borderline (like that Madonna reference, do you?). "Like those popular boy cuffs, only prettier" is how designer Erika Buentello describes them. Right on! These are handmade and limited edition, so act fast if you want one of your own. They're a steal at just $14.

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