Hey Glossies,

I do hope that we are all ready for Christmas.  I had to tweak some of my plans at the last minute, so I hope that goes well.

Our first Friday footwear post featured a Glint high-heeled sandal.  I love their shoes because they are fun and flirty, but very appropriate for after-5 functions and special occasions.  Well, today’s Friday footwear pick is the Glint ‘Devyn’ Sandal.

I saw the Devyn in-person at my local Nordstrom.  It was love at first sight.  My friend saw the Devyn and said, “these heels will be my selection for the Friday Footwear feature.”  The Devyn has a back zip closure, heel is approximately 4″ and it is made of satin upper/polyurethane lining/leather sole.

Glint 'Devyn' Sandal in Purple

We decided that the purple is the must-have Devyn.  I will say the purple is brighter in-person.  I am not a purple fanatic, but I love this color the best. The Devyn also comes in ivory/gold, navy and black.

It retails for $129.95.

Happy Holidays!

Mix Maven

To all the Veterans in my family.   Thank you for all the work you have done to keep us (as a family  and a country safe).

Each of you have participated in various branches of the military and you have shown us how to be NOBLE, to live with HONOR and displayed much LOYALTY!!  Thank you for your bravery!

Mix Maven

Hey Glossies,

As some may know, I am a huge fan of Talbots, so I wanted to share a sweet deal for teachers.  Talbots  (Stores only) is offering 20% off all full-price purchases  from now until September 30, 2011*.  Valid Teacher ID must be presented at every purchase.  To find locations nearest to you, click here.

* 20% discount is valid multiple times only in Talbots stores during normal store hours for purchases made from July 27, 2011 to September 30, 2011.

Happy Haulin’

Mix Maven

Hey Glossies,

I am saddened by the passing of Amy Winehouse.   I was stunned, to say the least.  Even Mama Maven gasped when she heard the news and she only knows the “Rehab” song. Amy IS on my very short list of favorite singers. We all knew she had some issues, but her music was the best.

We are huge fans of Amy on this blog.  My first over blog post mentioned her.  She has even assisted me in the kitchen when I cook up a big dinner, by helping me push through the fatigue.  I play the “Frank” CD and it is one of the few CDs that I can listen to all the way through.  Her songs were melancholy and thoughtful especially “I can’t help you, if you won’t help yourself” or my favorite “Take The Box”.  I always find myself quoting her in day-to-day convos, especially to Mr. Maven, “so you think you are cleverer than me?” LOL

I found her music on iTunes when the videos used to be free to view.  I clicked on the video for “F Me Pumps” and I have been hooked every since.  I have been wanting new music from her for  awhile now, but I wanted her to be better (emotionally and physically).  I sure would have loved to hear her sing a duet with CeeLo…that would have been magical!!  The two albums she released are considered classic in my sphere.

I heard/read that she was working on a clothing line.  I did not realize it actually came to fruition.  Amy partnered with British designer Fred Perry to create some cute pieces.  Her style was 50s girl group chic.  That beehive of hers was not one of my favorites, but I loved her winged liner and cute little dresses.

Cute gingham romper (or a playsuit as it is called in the UK). I definitely could see her rocking this outfit, maybe with platform pumps.

This argyle sweater dress is just plain fun.  The v-neck and shortened hemline add edge to this dress.  This dress is so Amy.

Herringbone Wool Mix Pencil Skirt in pink and grey is a skirt that I would definitely wear.  Fun yet sophisticated.

Tears Dry On Their Own “Back to Black”

I like that she had curves and it was sad to see them vanish, but she held on to her voice.

Stronger Than Me “Frank”

In My Bed “Frank”

Teach Me Tonight (Live At Jools Holland 2005)

She will be missed and I send condolences to her family, friends and fans across the world.

Hey Glossies,

I want to thank all of you for your readership.  I also want to give a special thanks to all the people who retweeted on Twitter as well as sharing on Facebook. Thank you!   I also want to thank the contestants who entered the giveaway.

Selection – Each person was given a number based on the order of entry.  From there, we placed each number (without name) in a bowl and the winner was picked.

So without anymore delay, the winner of the TMS Chicago ticket giveaway is Tiffany.

Let’s all congratulate the winner.

Thanks again for your participation and we, here, at Pumps and Gloss are cooking up a summer giveaway. So continue to check us.

See you in Chicago,

Mix Maven

I am wishing everyone a Happy Holidays.

Have a safe and wonderful Hanukkah and Christmas.

Peace and Love,

Mix Maven

Are you Friends and Familied out? Well, I have one more from from Urban Decay.

Urban Decay Family and Friends Coupon Code – FFL30

Urban Decay also offers free shipping on orders $75 and over.

My favorites are:

• the shimmer shadows,
• 24/7 Glide-on Eye Pencils
• Grindhouse sharpener

Also everything on Hard Candy dot com is 75% off.  (No code needed for the savings)  Free shipping for orders $50 and over. I have one of Hard Candy’s 9-shadow palettes and I like it a lot.

More Happy Haulin’

Mix Maven