Mercury is Retrograde

It’s that time again…Mercury, the planet that rules communication, technology and transportation, is retrograde. Mercury passes the Earth in its orbit, 3-4 times a year, creating the illusion that it’s spinning backward. During this cycle, everything under its rulership goes haywire: computers and cell phones break down, people argue for no good reason, restaurant reservations disappear into the ether, and trains mysteriously fail to show up.
So yeah, is there anything good about this cycle? Just think of the prefix “re-” and go backward, too. Consider Mercury retrograde like a quarterly review period, a necessary review before you move ahead. Tie up loose ends, reconnect with old friends and colleagues, read the fine print before signing contracts. Review, reunite, repay, reconsider, rewrite…you get the idea. And you can always use prevention by double-confirming plans, being extra patient with people, and backing up important data.

Mercury is retrograde in Gemini this time, and the cycle lasts until May 30th.

Here’s the area it will touch your sign specifically — so take extra care in this area:

Aries: Communication, siblings, tech gadgets (cell phones)

Taurus: Health, subconscious mind, old memories, unfinished business

Gemini: Appearance, self-confidence, asserting yourself

Cancer: Money, work, material objects and property

Leo: Friends, groups, computers and electronic equipment

Virgo: Career, fathers, men, authority, rules, structure

Libra: Long-distance travel, education, tactless remarks

Scorpio: Property, real estate, credit cards, debt, intimacy, sex

Sagittarius: Relationships (business and personal)

Capricorn: Health, fitness, organization, pets

Aquarius: Romance, pregnancy, children, drama

Pisces: Family, mothers, home

Victoria Beckham Reveals New Emporio Armani Campaign

Victoria Beckham Reveals New Emporio Armani Underwear Campaign
Giorgio Armani is pleased to announce that his friend and fashion icon Victoria Beckham will raise the curtain on her new ad campaign for Emporio Armani women’s underwear for Autumn/Winter 2009/10. Victoria will unveil the 20-foot tall image on May 6th at 11am EST on the famed main floor of Macy’s Herald Square.

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Sale starts Friday May 8th 9AM EST

Ideeli "The Tweet Life" Giveaway

Mother's Day is nearly here, and ideeli knows there's nothing more fashionable than gratitude. In celebration of ideeli's new Twitter page, as well as all those amazing moms out there, we're giving one lucky winner two MinoHD Flip camcorders (one for her and one for her mom) to capture this year's celebration in style! Designed by David Arquette and Courteney Cox, the Graffiti Love Hearts camcorder is not only chic, but also socially conscious. For each camcorder sold, $10 is donated to Feeding America.
Won't that make Mom proud?
While not everyone can win her mom (and herself!) a camcorder, all ideeli members can show the woman who gave them everything some serious love this Mother's Day! Join us on ideeli's Twitter page and tell us why your mom is the best and why you love her so much! The top 10 tweets will be featured on our blog to give your moms the recognition they deserve! When technology and fashion fuse to help us feel the love,

that's what we call the tweet life!

Beyond the Rack this week

Beyond the Rack's "Who's That Girl"

Allure and Origins free "Get Glowing" mini-facial

Ideeli's Secret "jacqueline tote giveaway" Giveaway

In this Information Age, a few clicks can take you from jewel-encrusted stilettos, to a Balinese resort, to a restaurant in New York. Since it's never been so easy to access content, why is it so hard to discover anything exciting? Perhaps it's because in matters of taste, quality trumps quantity. And perhaps that's why the lifestyle insights of Eva Jeanbart-Lorenzotti of VIVRE and Suzanne Aaronson of Suzanne's Files stand apart as uniquely vibrant and fresh.
United by a passion for living well and helping others do the same, Eva and Suzanne reserve their attention for truly fabulous finds. With VIVRE, a glossy magalogue and website, Eva focuses on heart-pounding fashions for women, men, children and home. In perfect complement, Suzanne fills Suzanne's Files with tips for top-notch travel, dining, wellness and more. Together, these two taste-making femmes scour the globe to reveal hidden gems, helping you find the beauty in your everyday life.
To bring even more beauty to your daily style, ideeli is giving away the Jacqueline Tote by VIVRE. The Jacqueline is designed to pack flat for easy summer traveling and has even caught the eye of fashion's elite, appearing in both WWD Accessories and InStyle, as well as on NBC's Lipstick Jungle.
While not everyone can win, all ideeli members can gain insider access to these two chic curators' fabulous finds by subscribing to their "Notes," packed with tips on everything from the latest designers to dream escapes to affordable art. Enjoy the most fashionable treasures the world has to offer without having to search for them yourself. Take note of that.
Stay tuned. We will notify you when we start accepting entries for this giveaway.