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LWP: Struck By Cupid!

Brittani — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 16:45:13 +0000

Oh, love is in the air.
Time to shower the one you love with conversation hearts and various stuffed animals!
Looking for a sappy soundtrack to set the mood?
Sometimes cheesy, sometimes sappy, but always just right, here are five totally lovable tunes for you and that special someone to cuddle up (or dance) to!

Can’t Buy Me Love – The Beatles

Let’s Stay Together – Al Green

You Make My Dreams – Hall & Oates

Ballad of Love and Hate – The Avett Brothers

A Case of You – James Blake

So tell me, heartbreakers, what are your favorite love songs?

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DIY: How To Make a Heart-Shaped Dreamcatcher!

Sienna — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 17:25:09 +0000

Follow this cute and simple DIY on how to make a dreamcatcher for a seasonal spin on a long-loved craft project! With a simple twist of wire (and a few dozen knots) you’ll have as many adorable heart-shaped dreamcatchers as your heart desires. This is seriously the perfect project for girl’s night, and will add to your Boho decor long past V-day.

Materials:

- Yarn or Thread (I used inexpensive cotton yarn for this project, but many types of yarn or waxed thread works well too!)
- Thick Floral Wire
- Beads
- Pliers
- Scissors

Love this idea? Check out another cute DIY for heart-shaped tea bags by clicking HERE!

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Valentine’s Day DIY: Heart-Shaped Tea Bags!

Sienna — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 21:01:54 +0000

Because Valentine’s Day doesn’t just have to be about you and your boyfriend!

This Valentine’s Day DIY is perfect for sharing with your BFF’s, your mom, your grandma… or any tea lover you know. Pick out your favorite loose-leaf tea (or blend your own) and have fun creating personalized messages on the little tea tags.

TIPS: I used a sewing machine for this project, but you could easily sew these by hand as well. Just use short stitches so the tea doesn’t fall out. When you’re done sewing, leave a double-length of thread approx. 4″ long; this will serve as the string for the tea tag!

What are you making for Valentine’s Day?

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WIN THIS VALENTINE’S DAY

LuLu*s ! — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:30:00 +0000

To celebrate the day of love, we are giving away prizes for you to get more of what YOU love…cute clothes! Here are the deets:

How to enter:
Click here to go to the contest on our Facebook page (you must “like” us to be eligible to enter) and use the Polyvore editor to style the perfect Valentine’s look! We will be adding items to the editor during the contest, so if you have any items you would like to see on there for any of your daily entries, post a comment on our page to let us know, and we might add it! Limit of 2 entries/styleboards per day during the contest.

Contest duration:
Entries will be accepted until February 8th at 11:59 pm.

Prizes:
Grand Prize
$250 gift card!

2 People’s Choice Runner-Ups
$50 gift card

Winner selection:
The Grand Prize winner will be chosen by LuLu*s. All the entries at the end of the contest will be put to a public vote and the top 2 voted by Valentine’s Day at 12pm PST will win the runner up prizes!

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DIY: Valentine’s Day Silhouettes

Sienna — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:00:00 +0000

1. Materials:

- Cardstock (light and dark)

- Scissors

- Glue

- White pencil or chalk

- Paint, markers or colored pencils

- Black Marker or Sharpie

- Lace

2. Profile Photos: Find profile photos of you and your significant other. Play around with them until they are the right size and print them out (they don’t need to be good quality at all). Trace the photos with a Sharpie and carefully cut them out. Pay attention around the face, as those are the characteristics that make us look the most like us!

3. Trace the Silhouettes: Use your white pencil to trace what will be the back of your cutouts. Carefully cut them out.

4. Assemble your Card: Glue down all the pieces and press flat under a heavy book. Decorate as you like!

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Valentine’s Day 3 Ways: The Nonconformist

Stephanie — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 12:48:00 +0000

Welcome to the third and final day of our Valentine’s Day 3 ways! We have already talked about The Sweetheart and The Vixen, two beauties in their own rights. Today we will be examining the Valentine’s Day style of a girl who marches to the beat of her own drum, The Nonconformist. Marked by a style that is all her own, The Nonconformist expresses herself through what she wears and is a trend setter, not a follower. Is everyone wearing pink on Valentine’s Day? Precisely why our innovating friend will wear black with clever accents of pink. This girl is a free thinker and a dreamer with a passion for doing things “her way”. Often the painter, the creative writer, the musician,the stylist, the traveler or the business owner, these trail blazers set their own pace in both fashion and their careers. These bohemian beauties may have a better half but they are perfectly content spending the evening on their own or with good friends.

Above we have our own true life, Nonconformist model, Mogen, wearing some perfect examples of an unorthodox take on Valentine’s Day style (funny enough she actually owns two-thirds of this outfit!). Still managing to be the star of the show with out wearing a girly getup in all pink, she has chosen the Midnight Mystery Black Dress. The daring, lace, high neck adds the perfect touch to a simple black dress. Anchoring the dress without being too delicate are a fierce platform heel, the Miss Me Perch 12 Bow Heels. I love that these have an ankle bootie style and the bow adds the finishing touch. Almost in an attempt at irony, The Nonconformist will reach for a pink or red accessory and the Eliza Doolittle Pink Purse is the perfect pick! If this style is you at all, take a look below for more indiviualistic picks.

I love the versatility in both of these dresses. On the left we have one of LuLu*s fans all time favorites, the Bat Your Lashes One Shoulder Dress in black. This cute and short little black dress can be worn so many ways and I love the styling shown here with white thigh highs and long wavy hair! This dress will come in handy so many nights and on Valentine’s Day you won’t look like you tried too hard, which is essential for The Nonconformist! On the right we have one of my favorite new dresses, the Alternative Apparel Eco Black Maxi Dress. Maxi dresses are so hot right now and for good reason. It takes the right person to pull them off and The Nonconformist is the perfect girl for the job. Add a great pair of platforms or combat boots, and your favorite long sweater, and you are set for the night. Keep the maxi bohemian style with lots of jewelry and you will own this look!

The Nonconformist will only pick up a pair of shoes that have something special about them. Case in point, the Jeffrey Campbell Glitter Foxy Platforms. Loaded with enough silver glitter to make your own disco ball these shoes add a new meaning to the term “dancin’ feet”! If you are feeling a more low key vibe reach for a pair of Mixx Cody 02 Black Ankle Booties. The lacy crochet inset adds the perfect touch of girly-girl in an unconventional way!

For that little touch of irony add the Love Sensor Red Heart Purse. The cute faux ostrich and chain strap details give it a classic yet unexpected twist for the holiday. For a little warmth and color add the Spanish Dancer Floral Black Scarf. Throw this on over your dress to keep it casual and not too serious!

I hope you enjoyed our three part series on dressing up this Valentine’s Day! Whether you are The Sweetheart, The Vixen, The Nonconformist or your own breed entirely, make sure to stay cute this year with LuLu*s. Have a great Valentine’s Day!

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The Perfect Valentine’s Date: Chocolate!

Sienna — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000

I’ve never been stood up by chocolate.

I know there are some out there who would turn their noses up at the scientifically proclaimed “food of the gods,” but hey, majority rules!

In the spirit of Valentine’s Day and the romantic exchanges of chocolate and flowers pending, I thought I’d give a little shout out to some of our LuLu*s warehouse favorites. (Hint, hint)

I think it’s also a good chance to post a pic of my new bathtub!

Ok, I’m just kidding, but these fine fellas helped create this 350 lb. chocolate heart for the American Heart Association on Valentine’s Day, 1990. Wow!

Here are some of our Staff Favorites:

Resse’s: A big fav in the warehouse – cups or pieces will do!

Nutella: It seems Hazelnut and Chocolate were simply made for each other, and Simbala in receiving says the best thing about this chocolaty spread is you can get away with eating it in the morning!

See’s Candy Bordeaux: These were my favorite as a kid, and our operations manager, Kellen, didn’t hesitate to name these classics!

Lindor Balls by Lindt: These creamy, truffle-like candies have a smooth center and come in a variety of flavors!

Anything with Chili Powder: Milk or Dark, our Live Chatter, Whitley, loves the subtle warming effect of a Mayan-inspired treat!

Chicken Mole: I had to nominate this dish, which is smothered in a complex sauce of red chili, tomato and a bit of dark chocolate. If you haven’t tried it, you must!!!

Chocolate Cheesecake: Renee in the returns department pairs hers with fresh berries!

German Chocolate Cake: Charlene (one of the darling gals in our processing and shipping dept.) went for the cake. Why not? More to share!

Your Turn!

Tell us what your favorites are, and where you go to get your Valentine’s goodies!!!

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Valentines Day 3 Ways: The Vixen

Stephanie — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 13:28:00 +0000

Welcome to Day 2 of our Valentine’s Day 3 Ways! So far we have taken a look at what The Sweetheart would wear on her big night out this Valentine’s Day. Today we are talking to all of you sassy ladies out there, the Vixens of the world! I know we have some LuLu*s vixens, so lets take a look at what options we have for you daring divas!

If you aren’t The Vixen, I am sure you remember one or two of them because this kind of hottie is hard to forget. Confident in everything that she does, The Vixen dresses to impress and to leave a permanent impression on all who meet her. Often the bad girl, the life of the party, the witty jokester, the actress and the siren, these fierce mamas know how to use what they have and make it work for them! Not afraid of bold shades of red, deep blacks, and all that glitters, The Vixen really knows how to shine. Don’t be suprised if this girl has the hottest date in town, although she is equally as likely to be single and loving it, making everyone jealous of her charm and style! One of our beautiful models, Alyssa, who is shown above, is channeling her inner vixen with the We Belong to the Night Dress, the Bamboo Recap Wedges, and the Chain Reaction Evening Clutch. If you are a true Vixen or just want to embody one this Valentine’s Day, here are some awesome LuLu*s options to make you stand out like the star you are!

Here we have two incredibly sassy dresses that embody two different kind kind of Vixens. On the left we have the Lights Camera Passion Strapless Red Dress. I love the silver and crystal beads embellishing this enchanting dress. This hot number is for your ultimate sultry Vixen; think Kim Kardashian. Definitely a girl unafraid to be bold. The second dress is the BB Dakota Terry Red Dress. With its stunning neckline and classic shape this dress is for your elegant Vixen; think Angelina Jolie. I love the bright reds of each of these dresses!

Here we have some shoes that pack a serious punch! On the left we have the Michael Antonio Studio Tibor Heels. I LOVE the traditional cut out on one side and the extreme covered ankle on the other side of these shoes! Ultimate bad girl style! Need something even more vixen-esque? Try our Michael Antonio Leno White and Gold Platform Heels. These platforms have a gold lined bottom that are sure to draw plenty of attention to you!

Come back this Friday for our final valentines Day look, The Nonconformist!

I know we have some fabulous LuLu*s Vixens out there! What are you planning on doing this Valentines Day? Even more importantly, what are you wearing?!

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Valentines Day 3 Ways: The Sweetheart

Stephanie — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 16:58:00 +0000

Is the concept of Valentine’s Day giving you wardrobe anxiety? Have you already ransacked your closet with the hopes of making an old dress work for your special night? I have just the solution for you my friends! Whether you have a special someone or are hanging out with your favorite friends this V-Day, I have just the thing for you! To make things simple I have broken it down to three styles: The Sweetheart, The Vixen, and The Nonconformist. Which one are you? Or are you like me and a little bit of all three? Let’s take a look at our first beauty, The Sweetheart. If this definitely isn’t you, visit us again on Wednesday and Friday for our other two looks!

We all know the sweetheart. She is a good girl with a good heart and dresses just the part. Often the girl next door, the beauty queen, the animal lover, the future school teacher, the Pep Squad leader, this girl is feminine and happy to be! Pink is a not a problem but other girly colors will do just as well. Smart and beautiful, the sweetheart knows how to be friends with everyone and to have the courage to dream big. Let’s look at some fabulous options if you are indeed The Sweetheart!

Two beautiful options shown here would make any sweetheart proud. On the left we have the Glance of Flower Strapless Pink Dress. This elegant, light pink dress looks like fresh cut flowers! On the right we have the La Vie en Rose Pink Dress which would be perfect for twirling the night away!

Here we have 2 examples of truly sweet shoes! On the left we have a gorgeous pair called the Qupid Gaze Patent and Chiffon Slingbacks. I am obsessed with the smooth patent and the pretty chiffon on these heels! For something more understated the Go Max Ashland Natural Patent Pumps are perfect to wear not only for Valentine’s Day but with their super neutral color they will work year round.

When it come to accessories make sure to stay just as sweet! Try the Oh la Bow on for size in your choice of silver or gold. To tote all your necessities try the Powder Puff Purse in Black! I love the rosette-style look of this ruffled bag.

Whatever you end up wearing make sure to have fun! Check back in on Wednesday and Friday for more Valentine’s Day ideas!

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Conversation Hearts by Rosanna Yau

Valerie Murphy — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000

The tasty little confections know as conversation hearts are a Valentine’s Day staple, but as I had to remind my boyfriend yesterday, are not adequate as a gift for your loved ones… unless Rosanna Yau gets a hold of them.

Rosanna is a crazy cool cat. But all alternation aside (ha!) she has updated the Conversation Hearts into the tech age.

I was lucky enough to go to undergrad with Rosanna at UC Davis, majoring in Design. She is now finishing up her grad school work at CCA, where she made this little project for class.

Watching the video below will better explain the process, but in short her special made chocolate conversation hearts will activate a program Rosanna wrote to play quirky loved themed videos when held up to your laptop camera for all to see. This is about a zillion times cooler than “Be Mine” on sugar chalk.

Take a look at the cool hearts! Good work Rosanna!

Conversation Hearts from ro.sanna on Vimeo.

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