Feathers, Flowers, Fringe and Fun

So everyone knows i am so for the idea of wearing...something... in our hair for cousin's wedding next june. it'll look just killer cool with our beautiful faces!!! here are some ideas that i found while i was fishing around on my lazy friday:

I like the last one especially.

Bright Lights, Shiny Disco Balls

Wow so it's been a while since I last looked at this thing. It's been pretty busy working here in Detroit. Right now there are two categories of people: The hordes of those that are laid off, and the hordes of those that have to pick up the 3, 4, 5 extra workloads of the people who were laid off. That's me.

Luckily, things have been winding down here at the offic

e so I am taking it upon myself to blog again. And this particular post is a little shoe oriented because one of my boochie cousins is getting married and I have the very delightful task of helping figure out shoes. I know I have shoes on the brain most of the time as it is, so this shoe finding task fits expediently into my shoe obsession.

A lot of the Fall 08 shoes have been geared towards texture, texture, texture. Delightful. While suede has always been the go to material for fall, there are so many more options this year:

miu miu

Also, let's not forget about how animal print has always been such a cold weather staple:

Lanvin

YSL

Alaia

Happy Fall!

"A watch doesn't really go with this outfit, daddy"

So this is what I'm hoping to emulate, for fall 2008 (Proenza Schouler RTW Fall '08):

I'm so loving the detail of the colorful tights. I am def investing in colored and textured tights this year. Gives the outfit a little kick, no?

The combination of jewel tones here is so yummy. I love the pop of color with the shoes.
I have so many black dresses, I love that this is a way to update them and make them more interesante.

Now, if only I had the legs to go with this outfit.

If I had $5,000 to throwaway...

Last night I was laying in bed with a pint of Hagen-Daas Dulche de Leche (my lover and my enemy), and I was flipping between old reruns of SATC and What Not to Wear. It occurred to me that a lot of times on these reality surpise makeovers, that these loser people just absolutely do not (gasp!) want a makeover, so they usually put up a very good fight by obnoxiously using the money they're given to buy more expensive versions of the the ugly clothes that they were advised to toss and stay away from. This totally annoys me for obvious reasons, but mostly because I hate it when people buy ugly things for a lot of money. Like those women who buy those retarded crystal eggs for like $8,000 or my ex-boyfriend in college who bought a Versace t-shirt for $250 simply because it was Versace, but it was ribbed with gold piping and looked like a cast-off from Boogie Nights.

Anyways, if someone gave me 5 grand to spend, this is what I'd blow it on (assuming that the problems of starving children and endangered dolphins had been solved, natch):

20 Shu Uemura Eyelash Curlers, $19.00 x 20 = $380

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Jennifer Meyer Rose Gold Wishbone Necklace, $700

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Miu Miu Dragonfly Clutch, $1,390

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Christian Louboutin Zipette, $995

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YSL Evening Clutch, $1,395

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Matthew Williamson Flame Edge Silk Tank Dress, Spring 2008, $1,415

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YSL St. Tropez, $895

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Cathy Waterman White Topaz Earrings, $3,720

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Vernissage Gold Dragon Bracelet, $13,000

And probably a calculator, since I can't add:)

EL344RB Metric Conversion Wallet Calculator w/ Extra-Large Display, $15.99

I cried "tears of fashion" (Part une)

So me and the boochies went and saw SATC on Saturday like good little girls, and here's what I have to say:

1) I want these Christian Dior Gladiators so much I might pawn Cleo.

I was especially impressed how Patricia Field Re-used the accessories to freshen them up and give it a more realistic aspect of a character's wardrobe, instead of just "showcasing" different new outfits in every shot (think: Devil Wears Prada).

2) I almost cried when they nodded to Carrie's original vintage convertible fur coat. I especially love how even after 10 years, it's still a trusty go to piece when you need to just throw something on. I also have been wanting that Erin Featherstone sparkley beret since it came out two seasons ago, but I don't have enough cats to sell in order to afford it.

Carrie Now

Carrie circa 2000

3) And I love that Zac Posen did all three bridesmaids looks, the colors are visually stunning, and the looks are all so extremely different but together it's very cohesive. Very Yum.

Especially Charlotte's so-hard-to-walk-in-that-it-makes-for-good-comedy black frock.

More to come...

yum

just an early morning pick me up. I guess the brad pitt that we saw in "babel" was, in fact, aged...thank god.