Tip of the Day; Is drying your hair taking forever these days? Blow dry your beautiful locks in a different room than the one you showered in, the steam makes hair retain moisture, who knew!? Also, a 1875 watt ionic dryer has the most power and cuts drying time in half!

Hey! all you smarty women out there, do you have some fabulous fashion, style, or life “tips of the day” that you would like to share with my facebook fans, and blog readers?  I would love to feature YOU! as the Tip of the Day author.  I little recognition for you, a great tip for me and my fans, win win! Don’t post it on my facebook fan page, I want to give you a big braggy posting, just email it to me or send it in a private message on facebook.  Fun, huh?  I will let you know when your tip will air, if you don’t see it in your news-feed 1st, huh!  Your gals pal’s will LOVE IT!  Now get those thinkers thinkin’ and send me some of your best tried and true tips. Enjoy the tips ladies!

Tip of the day; are you using a white or cream purse this summer or wearing white sandals? Pick up a box of the individually packaged shout wipes, throw one little pack in your purse, removes dirt and scoff marks quickly; just like new again, yay!

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Get em while their hot ladies!  As you may have heard “O” magazine featured this super cute gold and pearl initial bracelet from Maximal Art in the January issue under top gift picks for under $100.  Well bad news girls, Maximal Art has lost their source for the pearl strand part of that bracelet and have had to discontinue the bracelet indefinitely.  Lucky for you I have some, Yay!  Get em while you can, no more special orders for the right initial, what you see on the initials list under the bracelet is what you get.  Get one for MOM, now!  Get one for yourself, they really are beautiful.  Have fun shopping!

Hey!  Oprah & Flip Flops Lovers,  she’s done it again, Oprah and the “O” magazine fashion editors picked another one of MY favorite things, Oka b Flip Flops! The fashion team at “O” Magazine discovered the flexible molded rubber flip flops and gave them a big thumbs up.  In the magazine they say “This summer our favorite deliciously comfortable sun-and-sand footwear includes, Oka b, made of rubber-meets-plastic material that’s lightweight, nonslip, antimicrobial, and dishwasher safe”.  And, while that is all true, what they didn’t mention is, they are super cute on your feet, low profile with a sweet feminine touch, but not too fussy.  Choose from copper, silver, gold, black, white all the colors that go with everything!  KatieKay.com has been carrying (not to mention wearing) these little darlin’s for years now and my customers rave about them.  Chat with Women’s Radio show host, Rochelle bought herself a couple pair’s and raved about them on their Friday April 10th show while interviewing who else but me, Katie Kay…hee hee.  Anywho, she also dropped a little bomb about the Chanel flip flops she saw at Nordstrom that were very similar (not as cute she said) for hundreds of dollars more, Yikes!  Now we know we can’t be spending that kind of money on flip flops right now, so Oka b flip flops at $34 – $36, are OH! so sweet. Take a look at the newest style “The Malia” in copper or silver, with sweet little daisy’s and rhinestones, proving to be their #1 seller already this year.  And as always, free shipping at KatieKay.com, now go, Pretty It Up!

Is it Spring yet? Oh! please Mother Nature, bring us some bright sun, tulips, and cut grass. Well…as she takes her time, we need to get ourselves spruced up and brightened up for those stunning days ahead. Let’s start with the makeup ladies; toss out that brown eyeliner, lighten up that grey smokey eye with beautiful shades of blue . . . try a nude lip gloss and peachy cheek.  Tie up that hair with a fun colorful ponytail accessory and maybe even a thin dainty headband, ouuuuuu purdy!  Have you seen the new lightweight scarves in eye popping colors and patterns?  Throw a long lightweight scarf around your neck instead of that heavy necklace you’ve been sporting all winter, it will add a little pop to your outfit and bring out the sparkle in your eyes.  Lighten up the jewelry a little too; try some simple thin band rings, 2 gold and 1 silver, with matching thin bracelets. Easy-peasey stuff girls, and you know everyone will notice, “You look so Springy!” yea I know, right?  Simply put, spring is acomin’…so let’s get er freshened up.  Put your best flipflop forward girls.  Oh honey! get a mani pedi 1st of course, I’m thinking pale pink or bright orange, Yay!  This week I will be adding new perky and pretty flip-flops from Oka b, the leader in flip-flop design & comfort.  Also look for new bright color handbags from Big Buddha & Imoshian and some new very cool jewelry; if you like Potluck Paris’ look, you will really love my new line, one word . . . PRICE!  Exclusively at KatieKay.com. Check back next week, browse the NEW category, you will be delighted, and you’ll be totally stoked to, Pretty It Up!

I recently attended a one hour presentation titled “Are you Generationally Savvy” by Anna Liotta of Resultance Inc.  It was absolutely fascinating to me, and so relevant in these times of multi generational workplaces.  Anna Liotta is smart, witty, engaging, and clearly knows her subject.  I was nodding my head constantly as she took us through some key points; learning more about how other generations perform in the workplace, why they prefer a certain way of communicating and how to effectively work and understand your multi-generational peers.  I was intrigued to learn about the traditionalists, (born 1927-1945), only 7% of the workforce who are extremely loyal to their employers and believe in discipline in the workplace.  Baby Boomers, (born 1946-1964), are 42% of the workforce, very driven, optimistic and challenge authority . . . something a traditionalist would never think of doing.  Then we have our Gen-Xers, (born 1965-1977), who are very independent, self starters, resourceful and prefer that you “skip to bottom line of what you need from me Dude!” via text or email.  Then we have the Millennials, (born 1978-1999) . . .  technology, technology, technology.  They have an iPhone in one hand, type on a mac book with the other, all while battling 1 dude in China and 1 in Amsterdam to be the deadliest soldier on Call of Duty 4, huh! They are realistic, confident and want to collaborate on all their projects.  Interesting!  These are the people you work with . . . get to know them, figure out the best way to help each other work smart. Visit Resultance, Inc.com and peruse all of Anna’s services from seminars,  to training and consulting.  You may also want to pick up her Generationally Savvy Cliff Notes,  and attract, grow and retain top talent and loyal clients of all ages.  You will be captivated, I know I was.

Well, we went, we sunned, we swam, we frolicked, we shopped, we danced, we cooked, we drank (some of us more than others) we laughed, we cried, especially when we had to go home; BUT! It was everything we thought it would be, AND MORE!  Of course I’m talking about our latest jaunt down south to the fabulous Coral Sands Resort in Palm Springs, CA. Our hostess, the fabulous Ms. Ruby Montana (Motelier to the stars, and the not so starish) was every bit the hostess with the mostess.  We felt spoiled and privileged, yes privileged. If you have ever stayed at a cold impersonal, overpriced hotel in Palm Springs, or anywhere else for that matter, then had the sense to stay at Ruby’s Coral Sands, then yes my darling, you know privilege.   It was hard to tear ourselves away, especially from Lola, (high faluntin’ security dog), and Dusty, (the ever so cautious and careful poolside pup), and if Ms. Billie Holiday, (new family pup at the sands), had arrived while I was there, well, hmmmmm… ”What’s that monthly rate again Rube?”.  So we wait, we dream, and we pinch pennies for our next glorious time at the Coral Sands Resort, and until then we have our beautiful, (some raunchy), memories . . . Oh! and snapshots of course, (blackmail material, really). Until next time…

We received the new necklaces from Maximal Art today, yay!  Take a look…forward to your sweetie.  Oh how I love theeeeeee, beautiful Mother of Pearl Initial disc necklaces precious and personal.  Go for the chunkier look?  Try the new Maximal Art Chunky Gold Chain Heart and Peace sign necklace.  Layer them up for a unique and funky look.  Great price, free shipping.  Tell your mate to show the love baby, Maximal Art is Love!