Accessory Style: Lounge Socks December 23rd, 2009 By

Lounge Socks

What’s warm and soft and walked all over? Slipper socks (sorry – my capacity for creativity has been maxed out for the day. And anyway, what did you think I was going to say?).

I own about 500 pairs of chenille lounge socks, and they’re still one of the best gifts I can get. I wear them constantly in winter. One of the super things about these is – unlike ordinary slippers – lounge socks fold up like ordinary socks to fit in anybody’s suitcase. I always pack a pair or two for trips. This lets me bring the comfort of home anywhere I go. Love that. They’re great for long plane rides, too.

I even sleep in them. Come on, we all have relatives who are too cheap to turn up the heat and their house feels like a meat locker, (OK, sometimes I am that relative when rent money runs low). Slipper socks keep me snuggly and warm even when it’s colder inside than out.

Some lounge socks have little nubs on the bottom to add grip so you don’t go sliding, Risky Business style, across the room. But some people like that. Good thing you have a choice.

I choose either style, however I can get them. Cushy chenille yumminess. Warm toes. Heaven. Beso has just about every size and style you can imagine, so there is no reason to let your poor feets wait another minute – give them what they want. Give your feet some slipper socks (makes a super stocking stuffer, too – hint hint).

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Monthly Inspiration: December 2009 December 1st, 2009 By

Let the holiday shopping season begin!  This December, I know all of you are planning to beso giving — and to beso getting!  That’s why we’ve drawn up our Holiday Gift Guides for all of you shopaholics out there.  Check out our Stocking Stuffers, Gifts under $50, Gifts under $100, and Luxury Gift Guides.  We’ve compiled our top picks for 2009 and you won’t be left disappointed.

On my personal shopping list so far are Tory Burch cosmetic bags and rosette headbands for my two sisters, a Love Quotes scarf and the Laura Mercier Honey Bath for my mom, a new pair of men’s leather gloves for my dad, and plenty of tubes of Kiehl’s Hand Salve for stocking stuffers (it truly is the best hand cream).

Coming off of a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend, I’ve also been thinking a lot about the importance of not only giving gifts to loved ones, but also to those less fortunate. I recently had the opportunity to volunteer at a local animal shelter with a few coworkers.  We showed up at the shelter not knowing what to expect, but soon found ourselves surrounded by the sweetest dogs just begging for attention and a nice long walk outside.  During this time we exercised not just our bodies, but our minds and hearts as well.  I can’t wait to go back and play with all of my newfound furry friends, and plan on bringing in some inexpensive towels and holiday dog toys next time.

This December, I hope all of you feel as inspired as I do to make a difference in someone else’s life.  Even the smallest gift can show you care.

How do you beso lucky?  With beso.com!

Happy shopping,

Mara

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