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DailyBuss : September 2004

September 30, 2004 : Black Beauty

We here at BussBuss lurve color, so it takes something special for us to feature anything black. This Ouvrez La Porte black wool mini-dress is that something special. With a youthful A-line shape that hits mid-thigh and a girly ruffled collar, this dress can go from an art opening to the theater to an evening of deelish dining in a snap. Snag the designer hand-sewn lil black dress for $160 at mightyflirt.com.

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September 29, 2004 : Super Stars!

Make your party guests feel like the stars they are with glam and girly invitations by Spitfire. Each cardboard box opens to reveal a princess figurine in front of a big gold glitter star. All you have to do is use the mailing and insert labels, put $.60 postage on each one, and pop them in the mail. Because sometimes a regular invitation just won't do. Pick up a set of 8 for $34 at plumparty.com.

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September 28, 2004 : Soy Wax On

Need a vacay but don't have the time or the piggy bank to take a proper one? Don't fret. Just fill the bath with steamy water and bubbles, pour yourself some bubbly, crank the Andre 3000 (or Norah Jones -- to each her own) and get ready to travel the globe from your rub-a-dub tubby tub. How? With Essence of Ahurani's Sophisticated Traveler candle collection. Founders Allison DeBiase and MeChell Jabri have traveled the globe (lucky ducks), gathering delicious and exotic scents, and pouring them into their soy-based candle collection. We love lighting up a Mist, breathing in the fresh, clean, lemony and jasmine scent of the Caribbean, and singing "No Woman, No Cry." Jaunt off to Europe with a Tomato Leaf or Spain with a Sangria -- each destination will only cost you $14 at essenceofahurani.com. No passport required.

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September 27, 2004 : Super Launch: BussBuss Message Boards!

Love The DailyBuss? Hate it? Got a better recommendation or a burning fashion question you'd like answered in Kelly's Klicks? Or, just wanna share a fantastic sale or boutique you know about? Well now you can do that and more on our very own Message Boards! In addition to shopping, there's an indie designer chat, a BussBuss Men chat for all of our lovely male viewers, plus you can talk about weddings, DIY style, what's on the boob tube, whatever your fashion-forward heart desires. Bored at work? Chat on our boards! We've been wanting to add these boards for over a year and we're so excited that they're here, so please keep us company and post away! BussBuss dahlings!

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September 24, 2004 : The Weekend Buss: Royal Pleasures

You're a princess, so you might as well dress like one. And no, I don't mean you should run around town in a tiara…everyday. A punchier version of the common polo, the sweet gathered sleeves, queen emblem, contrasting satin trim and sparkling rhinestone buttons make this light blue top a royal must-have. Score it for just $33 at the Hong Kong-based pacinkoshop.com.

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September 23, 2004 : I Heart Fall

If there's one thing BussBuss is passionate about, it's spreading the lurve. And what better way to be dressed while doing so than in this heart-on-your-chest sweater by Acrobat. Spread all the lurve you can muster in this silk/cashmere blend for $59.95 at www.bluefly.com Looking for more swoon-worthy fall wardrobe must-haves? Check out our Fall Wishlist!

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September 22, 2004 : Lovely Lulette Scarves

It's the first day of fall - yay! - which means cooler weather and cozier clothes. Cableknit sweaters, fitted blazers, cords, hats and the beloved scarf. Our fave? Lulette's lovely message scarves, like this one that says, "Cupcake Queen." Now wouldn't that be yummy with some Hey Cupcake BussARoos. Mmmmmmm. You can even customize your message or opt for a silly "Death Before Disco" or "I Love My Thrift Store" scarf. Whatever you want, you can pick it up at lulette.com.

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September 21, 2004 : Twinkle Toes

Give your footsies a much-needed break by ditching those painful heels for a pair of charming flats instead. We love these sparkly gold sequin flats by Mystique, available for $68 at LA's shopkitson.com. Wanna check out more Audrey-esque flats? Browse Kelly's Klicks!

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September 20, 2004 : Lipstick Pink Dickies

Aah, Dickies. Who doesn't remember them from Kmart? Well, we have no clue if you can still find 'em at the Big K, keeping Martha company, but you can find them online at dickies.com. We're lurvin' this hot lipstick pink lowrider pair with pinstripes, for just $39. Great for work and play, you can scoop up a pair of your own at dickies.com.

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September 17, 2004 : The Weekend Buss: Lip Lockin' on a Saturday Night

Feelin' down and blue? Nothin' will snap you out of it quite like a good make-out session with your honey, save for a heaping bowl of chocolate ice cream topped with chocolate sprinkles, chocolate sauce and a cherry. But one will burn more calories, and we're obviously total health nuts here. To prep for your lip-lockin' session, may we suggest a pro Make-Out Session pack by iHotto? In it you'll find everything for bussalicious success: lip gloss, Big Red, a mirror (to practice in, of course!), a Kissing Tips card (handy!) and a "Kiss Me" button (because subtlety is for losers!). Score a pack for just $8 at iHotto.com. To read up on the mastermind behind iHotto and the handy dandy Make-Out kit, check out our delicious interview here!


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September 16, 2004 : Voter Style

I know it often seems like we have to choose the lesser of the two evils, but it's undeniably better than not having a choice at all. So vote, vote, vote! In addition to exercising your right to vote, you can also display your voter pride in style with some snazzy vote wear and gear. I'm voting for this Nic Norman belt and tote, available at nicnorman.com. But that doesn't mean you have to. After all, this is a free country. Check out more vote wear and gear in Kelly's Klicks!

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September 15, 2004 : Oh Deer

Faithful readers know that BussBuss is forever on the hunt for clever storage and organization options. On our most recent hunt, we came across deer, sculpted deer hangers that is. While the reactions here have ranged from "that's bizarre" to "that's adorable," I can't help but want a herd of my own. Gotta hang all those handbags somewhere, right? Splurge for one or a whole family, each is $160, at chocosho.com.

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September 14, 2004 : Intoxicating Accessories

Uh, football season. The boys, the beer, the shouting. Unless you're a slave to the pigskin yourself, there's no need to subject yourself to Monday nights on the couch. But you can give a nod to your beer-swillin' babe by sporting a D-Licious ring, fashioned out of beer cans. After all, you care about his interests too, right? Pretend like you do, anyway, at virginthreads.com, where you can also score additional beer can jewelry, like intoxicating wrist cuffs for guys and gals. Touchdown.

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September 13, 2004 : Pen One On

There's a lil ol' saying, "Writers write." But really, in today's Internet-whore world, shouldn't it be, "Writers type?" So sad we all are! If the fact that you no longer remember how to write in cursive isn't motivation enough, and all the wonderfully designed stationery out there isn't enough enticement to get you jotting a few lines, let these awesome pens by Acme Studios inspire you to write with (gasp!) pen and paper. Snag an artfully designed pen for yourself for $55 at moca.org.

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September 10, 2004 : Moby Dick Style

Have a whale of a time keeping cuddly this fall in this Lux lambswool sweater. The darling sweater, featuring an angora whale, does anything but blow. Don it in green or pink, for $54, at urbn.com.

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September 09, 2004 : I Wuv You

Tweety, like BussBuss, is all about spreading the wuv, which is why we wuv this Junk Food tee. Whether you want to show your wuv of yourself or of a friend, you can scoop up some Junk for $20 each at shopjuici.com. We also think the Tweety tee boasting "Natural Blonde" is a hoot.

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September 08, 2004 : Brooch the Topic

Spice up your outfits with anything sparkly and you'll be a princess in our book. Especially when it's fun like this golden unicorn pin, or girly like this sunray brooch ($68), both by Yochi Design. Pin one to your cardigan, your bag, or even your jeans, and you'll twinkle, twinkle lil fashion star. Wonder what you are -- and what the heck we're saying -- at girlshop.com.

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September 07, 2004 : Sucka for Seersucker

Welcome back from Labor Day mis lazy amigos! While away, I declared the color of the season -- for me anyway -- to be a very pretty golden yellow, punched up with some cranberry and deep green, and topped off with anything sparkly. Just thought I'd share... To get started, I vote for slipping into these Built by Wendy seersucker pants in yellow stripes. Marked down from $124 to $62, they're the perfect transition pants from summer to autumn. Get into the golden groove at builtbywendy.com. Also available in salmon or mint.

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September 02, 2004 : iPod Hoodie

We can't get over how adorable and insanely frivolous these iPod hoodies are! Must! Have! Now! And we don't even HAVE an iPod. Made by the faboo C.Ronson, you can also use them to keep your cellie or MP3 player warm and stylin'. Available in baby pink or blue for $24 at fredflare.com. Seems like we feature something from fredflare every week -- we can’t help it, he's our perma-crush! Happy early Labor Day, may it be labor-free and filled with lurve!

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September 01, 2004 : Perk Up Your Mojo

Hunting for a quirky and unusual gift for your girlfriends or bridesmaids, or in need of a little mojo for yourself? Look no further than a Vavamojo amulet, created by our very own sassy guest columnists, The VaVas. What the hizzy is it? A casting of a special raccoon bone, long thought to be a lucky source of magical powers. Snag a necklace, earrings, or a charm you can attach to your handbag or belt loop, for $30-$120, at vavamojos.com. Also available at White Trash Charms in LA and Patricia Field's Hotel Venus in NYC, as well as Frances Kahn and Tinker's in Richmond, Virginia.

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