Stories about style, motherhood, and figuring it all out
I’m starting to find these “X+Y” designer brands a bit obnoxious.. I mean why not just make up a name for yourselves. Create a real brand! I will say that Alice + Olivia was the first one I had every really noticed so I’m cool with them, and I worship their clothes so it’s even…
Read MoreHmmm… i do like! Although my very round face has never been very complemented by aviators I can’t help but stay away from them. Check out this nice pair from Thakoon. A lot of the other aviators I see these days are either overly oversized or have some bizarre colored rims. If I already look…
Read MoreI just came upon these interestingly different shoes at Steve Madden. I’m always looking for stuff that has a unique edge that sets it apart from all the standard styles the fashion industry is overflowing with. I was surprised to find these on www.stevemadden.com of all places! What do you guys think?? Becki Pump by…
Read MoreI knew Rock and Republic was forging new territory after tasting sweet success in the denim department but this was the first of their handbags I’ve seen. It’s been interesting watching so many small design houses blow up after hitting it big within a niche market. The power of strong branding. Like Juicy with it’s…
Read MoreI’m a bit surprised by the result of the What’s Your Shoe Shape Poll.. are you? I really thought the narrow one would win. I have some theories though… first off I’ll come out and tell you which one is my fav — it’s the narrow BUT to tell you the truth I actually end…
Read MoreIf you haven’t ventured over to Frugal-Fashionista… this blog is a must read for ballers-on-a-budget. She deconstructs celeb styles daily with affordable pieces from sites like Tar~get, Old Navy, Wet Seal, and Fashion Flairs. It’s interesting to see how the rise of the celebrity has revolutionized the fashion scene. 10 years ago we used to…
Read MoreSo this is yet another random obsessive thought from an obsessive Virgo.. but I’m wondering what the majority of girls out there prefer when it comes to shoe shape. And I’m not talking about just any part of the shoe — I mean the front toe area.. when you’re looking straight down at your shoe…
Read MoreFor those of you who don’t know me, I got married last November, 2006. Those of you who were there I’m sure recall how chilly it was that night 🙂 But I hope you also retained some fond memories of the ceremony at Villa Montalvo, the reception on the veranda, YS and my first dance…
Read MoreIt’s been months since I mean to post these photos of my black beauties… I got them while shopping in the city with Grunchkin back in March (which BTW I really am going to post those videos I took! — just need to find the right video editing software. If anyone has any tips pls…
Read MoreI watched the Korean film 200 Pound Beauty a couple nights ago. The concept of the movie — an overweight sex-phone-operator / lip sync vocalist turns into a bombshell overnight after getting massive plastic surgery — is itself a bit disturbing and yet ridiculously interesting, and there were some parts of the film that I…
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