Manic Monday

It’s another Manic Monday in Gigi’s household.

Have you heard about Elle Magazine’s 21 Days to a More Youthful You? It’s a 21 days challange to help create a more youthful stress less you. I’m trying it because my life is stressful.  Today’s first tip is:
Day 1: Pick Up a Jump Rope

I can do that. Only, they don’t tell you how long. Or if your suppose to do it everyday.

From left: Blugirl, Moschino, and Gianfranco Ferré.Photo: Imaxtree

I spent the weekend lusting all of the latest runway and accessories galleries from Milan, including Gianfranco Ferré, Moschino, Versace, and Blugirl. Moschino stacked models' wrists with thick gold and ceramic bangles and showed studded quilted purses. Blugirl's ruffles, polka dots, and hair bows made smiling models look like they'd just been dipped in Spring, while sequins and beading jazzed up simple shift dresses at Gianfranco Ferré.

I will be reviewing the following books this week at Smexy Books so come on over and take a look:

Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare, The Grimrose Path by Rob Thurman, and Path Of The Sun by Violetta Malan.

SQUEEE!!! I have been given a fantastic opportunity to review a product from CSN Stores, a HUGE 200 store plus website with EVERYTHING you could ever want and some you never even thought about. I’m having a hard time deciding between fashion (handbags and shoes) or furniture (I really need a new bookcase). What do you think? Let me know. :)

I’m in debates right now about purchasing a new e reader. Even though my Sony isn’t even 4 months old…I feel the need for more bang for my buck. I have been looking at the irobot apad. It is a google android powered e reader designed along the same lines as the ipad but for 1/2 the cost.

But then I’m also leaning towards the new Kindle. Decisions….decisions… Regardless, should I get one I will be offering my  e reader in a giveaway. :)

That’s it for my Manic Monday. Have a great week and remember folks,  “They can kill you, but they can’t eat you.”

Product Review: Digeus System Optimizer 8.2

From Digeus:

Clean your system of junk files, bad registry entries, duplicate files, your Internet history, and other personal traces. Boosts PC performance. All-In-One System Optimizer suit. Two minutes of scan and you will be amazed at how many problems your operational system has. With Digeus System Optimizer software, you can give your computer an electronic tune up and kiss your computer problems goodbye. Have you noticed that the longer you've had your computer, the slower it's gotten? Like a car, without regular maintenance PCs begin to accumulate problems that cause slowdowns, crashes, and potential system failure. Just like any valuable asset, your computer needs regular maintenance to stay in peak form. System Optimizer features: Automatically identifies and repairs common Windows problems; Finds and deletes duplicate files--regain valuable hard disk space; Removes invalid registry entries increasing system performance; Eliminates system crashes, freezes and slowdowns; Improves PC boot up and response time; Cleans over 50 different types of junk files; Cleans your Internet History and other personal traces.

REVIEW:I was one of many bloggers asked to review this product. After researching the company, I said yes because they seemed like a solid company. That was until I was informed of the SIZE of the mass emailing they sent out asking for reviews. That's not bad in itself-but it's suspect. I also want to add that when you go to Digeus's website-no activity there for over 2 years. And no reviews posted anywhere. 

All of the potential applications to fix something are wrapped up in this software package. The opportunities to optimize, secure, maintain, monitor, tweak, delete, edit, scan, fix, in one cute little package. We start with a 10 part wizard that promises happiness and security with the "click" of a button. Unfortuntley this is not what you receive. There is very little guidance beyond prompts to hit "next". The HELP section is nonexistent as is the Windows Tool. This software fails as being  simple time saving solution.

Upon initial installation, my entire system froze. I have to do a dirty shut down, uninstall software then re install. When I ran the Optimization Wizard I was told to delete over 1,000 files. Which would have been fine expect 1/3 were Digeus's files and about 1/2 were Window system files. :(  Needless to say, I didn't listen to the wizard's advice. Advancing through the wizard using the Registry Cleaner, Registry Fragmentor, Junk File Cleaner, ect...I found this software bundle doesn't do anything more then what comes with Windows operating system.


While I feel the Digeus's intentions are good, I cannot honestly recommend this version to anyone. I would wait for the full version or perhaps shop elsewhere. Either way, this version is not up to par. I give this 1 star.

Manic Monday Plans-I'm So Sleepy

I am still trying to adjust waking up at 6:30am. Even though I love kidlet going to school-early is not my thing.

So here's the 411 on whats going down this week on my blog:

BOOK REVIEWS:
Naked by Megan Hart-8/30
Maybe This Time by Jennifer Crusie-8/30
Fallen Embers by Lauri Owens-8/31
Halo By Alexandra Adornetta-8/31
Sin Undone-Larissa Ione -9/1
Atlantis Betrayed-Alyssa Day-9/2
Petty Like A God by Brian Fatah Steele-9/4

Fashion:
I'll be checking out the news from Missoni, Tiffany & Co., and what the newest fall trends are coming our way.


WTH Wednesday:

My tribute to the Emmy's because you just KNOW there will be horror stories walking that red carpet.

Product Reviews:
Yup, I actually had a company contact me for a product review. I'll talking about the Digeus System Optimizer 8.2.



In Store:

Fall and winter is coming to my store so check back to see what NEW and NEW TO YOU goodies I have for your closet.