Last week’s Bag Challenge was such a hit, it’s time to shift gears a bit and sing the Blues! Denim that is! For our Challenge this week we want to ask “Have YOU Got The Blues?”. We want everyone to blog about your fave pair of jeans this week, it can be jeans you already own or even a scoop on some hot denim duds that you have your eye on. So what’s your personal fancy? Skinny, Flair, boot cut? Low rise? (how low are we talking?) Share it all on your blogs and remember to come back and share your url so we can enjoy and even shop!

*To participate please post your “Dream Jeans” on your own personal blog, with picture and link back to this Challenge url. Once you blog your reply to the Challenge, come back to Boutique Cafe and list your blog link our comments so we can all come to view your post! It’s a fun way to get traffic to your personal blogs + we all get to know each other a little bit better.

We’re celebrating our Birthday this month on Boutique Cafe!! To mark the occasion we’re debuting our New BC theme song, written and performed by the amazing Geoff Smith. What are your thoughts on the past years? Please let us know by leaving us comments in our shownotes today. We’re back and ready to accept your Boutique News for our next show segment, please email details of your launches and events to megan@boutiquecafe.com. EXTRA EXTRA! Boutique Cafe has a New group up on Facebook and we’d love for you to join in. Please create a profile and then click the link to join our new BC podcast group. Invite your friends/family/group members and fellow BC guru’s – let’s make this a great new venue to spread the word about our community!

It’s time for another Fashion Forward Friday challenge, and since our studio is still being set up Daria issues this week’s challenge to blog about your “Favorite Fashion Designer”. Share a pic of their work, brag about how great they are – and then come back and post a link to your post in our shownotes. We’ll be drawing for a Free 2 week sidebar banner ad on BC from all those who participate. Get posting and watch for our next challenge coming soon with Amelia our fashion guru.

Amelia drops in with her new Fashion Forward Friday Challenge this week – it’s “Lip SMACKERS”. Blog about your fave lip color and show us your kisser, be sure to comment here in our shownotes and link back to your post.

Need some help with Back to School? Maja is back with step #1 in her series for getting our kids ready for back to school, and our homes in tip top shape. Join in her Challenge and give “Martha” a run for her money.

Megan also shares the Boutique News this week including:
Children of the World Launch, Jaynes Launch, Maker Faire Austin, virtual Back to School backpack, - $5.00 rebate – code: Boutiquecafe from Sophie & Spice, Sherees Alchemy – win $25 gift certificate, My Turtle Baby – 15% discount – code: Boutiquecafe, You Can Make This – help raise money for Children’s Miracle Network .
*Participate in our Fashion Forward Friday this week and be entered to win a FREE Month long Banner Ad on Boutique Cafe in our Market! Amelia will draw the winner from all those who join in and announce in her next segment on BC.

Daria speaks with Morgan from Funky Junk Co. about her blog and passion for repurposing & decorating with great finds. It’s time for another Fashion Forward Friday Challenge and this week Amelia shares the importance of protecting our luscious locks from sun damage. Grab a photo of your favorite hat or scarf and blog it in our Fashion Forward Friday “Sunshine & Tresses” Challenge! To participate please link back to this podcast url and blog your reply to the Challenge. All comments may be placed in the shownotes, please be sure to add the link to your blog. Megan shares some great Boutique News including: Boutique BellaLuna, On the Avenue, Painted with Heart, Southernbabies.com. News about our Chat Forum Closure and more. Podsafe music from Ingrid Michaelson “The Way I Am”.