Indulgences

Birchbox is a great way to try out new products and collect travel sized items to bring with you on the road.  For a $10/month subscription fee, you receive a box of samples (and sometimes snacks) worth more than the $10 subscription fee.  I get pretty excited when my Birchbox …

The Discover Card’s ShopDiscover is currently giving 15% Cashback for Groupon Purchases!  Since Cashback can be redeemed for, well, cash, this results in 15% off every purchase you make on Groupon. I think that everyone should have a Discover Card in their wallet for purchases like these.  There’s no annual …

Just a quick note to let you know Tumi is having an end of season sale over on Amazon. Tumi makes Keri’s favorite carry-on and travel wallet. These items are normally pricey, and with their sale prices of up to 40% off, still are really pricey–but if you were already looking to …

Spy Anna Chapman knew how to travel in style. Why commit espionage carrying a boring leather briefcase when you could carry a $2,300 Chanel purse?  With a communication device sewn into its lining and classic Chanel chain straps, this purse can tie any outfit or spy operation together. Perhaps the …

I just wanted to drop a quick note about Gilt.com’s vacation style sale.  While they offer some great pieces for travel, they don’t really explain why. Many of the pieces are jersey pieces.  Jersey is stretchy, lightweight and doesn’t wrinkle easily.  The perfect items to pack in a suitcase and …

When I stop in a city for a day or two for work, I like to find a good place to relax.  I’ll stop in somewhere, enjoy a drink, and maybe a show.  When I went to Chicago, I looked into some jazz. Something to know about me.  I play …

Here’s a link to get you free credit to OpenSky today! I joined this shopping website called OpenSky.  The concept is basically Pinterest-like in that you are “following” different celebrities who have a feed of items they suggest you should purchase.  I (strongly) doubt the celebrities are choosing the items …

Earning points on credit card spend is exciting.  Sometimes points can just add up from regular every day purchases and result in a great trip. But what happens if the trip you want cannot be bought by points?  Or if you find you are at the point where you are …

Keri described my love for Grgich Hill’s Violetta during our trip to Napa in February.  When you have a bottle of wine you are looking forward to, great food really can add to the experience. Dessert wine is tricky though.  Violetta is described as having ripe white peach and orange …

Here at Heels First, we encourage feeling your best when traveling. If you feel great traveling in a dress and heels, go right ahead! (We certainly wear our heels.). However, there are some general rules to follow to make sure your fashionable travel is actually fashionable. 1. Wear shoes you …