They all suck.
Monday, January 30, 2012
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Lana Del Rey?
I had the pleasure of being introduced to Lana Del Ray a few weeks ago via internet TV at 2 in the morning after several bottles of wine and extraordinary homemade paella for an "epiphany party", a spanish tradition from what I understand.
If she ever does a collaboration with Kanye West, I'm going to kill myself.
The few of us who remained, boys and girls, watched with love in our eyes. This young beauty. We quickly learned she was the daughter of a rich businessman (nothing wrong with that) and at her young age was very familiar with plastic surgery. Say whatever you want to say, we were all smitten with her look and style.
Shortly after that introduction, MTV named her one of their 25 artists to watch in 2012. I felt the wind release from my sails. Boo. Other people found a new style muse. Then all of the sudden she was on SNL and everyone pretended like they knew exactly who she was - though I hadn't heard a breath of her name anywhere else but from those well-educated-music-addicts.
Now, it appears she may be on the path pointing towards hyper marketing, over exposure and the spotlight forcing her into a pop-category. She's on my people to watch list for 2 reasons. 1. Watching her style. 2. Watching to see what the marketing and PR people do to her.
And for the record, I cant believe she was on SNL so soon. Someone made a bad decision forcing her into this one. But, I dare you not to admire this beauty.
The visuals on this video are insanity:
In all fairness. We also watched this video. F'ing Hilarious.
Droolery by Lanvin
I couldn't stop thinking about Emma Stone's dress at the Golden Globes 2012. But not about the dress itself. Just that eagle belt.
It turns out, I don't know how this is the case and I didn't know, but Lanvin makes jewelry. I guess most big name designers make jewelry, but after the logo heavy barftastic pieces of Gucci, Dior and Chanel, I kind of mentally checked out of that realm of designer jewelry and got more into antique and small designer boutique jewelry.
Look at these. Now available at Neiman Marcus. Do these make you as excited as they do for me?
It turns out, I don't know how this is the case and I didn't know, but Lanvin makes jewelry. I guess most big name designers make jewelry, but after the logo heavy barftastic pieces of Gucci, Dior and Chanel, I kind of mentally checked out of that realm of designer jewelry and got more into antique and small designer boutique jewelry.
Look at these. Now available at Neiman Marcus. Do these make you as excited as they do for me?
Sunday, January 22, 2012
New Arch Nemesis
This is a true story that happened not even 2 hours ago. My hilarious friend Anna, who I went to college with, has a keen eye for style in all facets of life that is very distinctly her own. She now owns a mid-century furniture store in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She's doing very well and is devoted to her wares. Of course, I follow her store, Nines, on facebook.
The days went on, and I talked about the lamp probably every other day since. Two hours ago, she posted that she had just quoted and prepared some items for shipping to Nate Berkus's associates. A table, she says. I immediately go into a panic. Nate Berkus has found her little shop of amazingness?! SHIT!!! I need that lamp, now! You know, Nate Berkus, he was Oprah's designer boy who now has his own show.
I contacted my brother immediately to see if he would be in the area soon and if he could get it for me. As we're discussing the logistics and ultimately decide I'll just buy it and have it shipped to me, another update goes up that she also sold him the Ram Lamp!!!
I lost my mind. I literally almost cried and asked my boyfriend if he called Anna and asked her to pretend like she sold it to Nate but he actually got it for me. He didnt!! Hahahaha! I was so mad at myself that I blew it and snoozed on this. I did this exact same thing with a set of Versace plates that were at Home Goods like 6 years ago. I shall grieve them both.
UPDATE: I didn't even see it coming...Chitown Snobbery did get me the lamp!! Nate Berkus is not my sworn enemy after all. It was all a rouse! I adore it and him. I wish I had a recording of how hard I was laughing when I opened the boxes.
Just before Christmas she posted a picture of this brass ram's head lamp onto their FB pictures and I was instantly in love with it. It was only $85 and I immediately commented that I wanted it. Look at this thing, it's freaking gorgeous!
The days went on, and I talked about the lamp probably every other day since. Two hours ago, she posted that she had just quoted and prepared some items for shipping to Nate Berkus's associates. A table, she says. I immediately go into a panic. Nate Berkus has found her little shop of amazingness?! SHIT!!! I need that lamp, now! You know, Nate Berkus, he was Oprah's designer boy who now has his own show.
I contacted my brother immediately to see if he would be in the area soon and if he could get it for me. As we're discussing the logistics and ultimately decide I'll just buy it and have it shipped to me, another update goes up that she also sold him the Ram Lamp!!!
I lost my mind. I literally almost cried and asked my boyfriend if he called Anna and asked her to pretend like she sold it to Nate but he actually got it for me. He didnt!! Hahahaha! I was so mad at myself that I blew it and snoozed on this. I did this exact same thing with a set of Versace plates that were at Home Goods like 6 years ago. I shall grieve them both.
And, Nate, you snatched up my inspiring lamp. You're ass. Is Mine.
UPDATE: I didn't even see it coming...Chitown Snobbery did get me the lamp!! Nate Berkus is not my sworn enemy after all. It was all a rouse! I adore it and him. I wish I had a recording of how hard I was laughing when I opened the boxes.
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1-2: Armani, PreFall 2012
3. Alexandre Herchcovitch, PreFall 2012
4. Carven, PreFall 2012
5-9. Barbara Bui, PreFall 2012
10. Catherine Malendrino, PreFall 2012
11. Cushnie et Ochs, PreFall 2012
12. Gratuitous Daphne Guinnes photo for shits
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Bugger Off!!
First order of business: This week's US Magazine picked their best dressed for the Golden Globes. Look who they picked:
They picked 3 that I put on my worst dressed list. Oh man. That feels good. What losers!! That means they got a 50% on my fashion test, which gives them a grade of an F+.
Although, I must say, I watched "The Help" the other night and I felt really bad about putting Ocatavia Spencer on my worst dressed list because she was so great and that Hillie girl was the worst! I've never hated a character more in a movie I dont think. But, with that being said, I felt it was important not to change my placement of Octavia because its not about liking someone, its about the clothes. Which is obviously where Us Magazine missed the boat. Losers.
Second order of business. Nothing annoys me more than when Im coo-coo for something and then it's featured in a magazine as a "Go Get Now" trend. For the last few months I have been goo-goo for emeralds. And in the same damn magazine that I'm snickering at their best dressed picks, I see this little feature:
So annoying. This is exactly why I started a blog in the first place so I can talk about the things I'm inspired by and why, since I'm usually ahead of the curve on these things. My New Year's Resolution is to post things when I think of them instead of waiting until I have time so I don't get scooped by some shitty magazine with no taste. (On top of getting sexy skinny for the platinum weddings I have coming up this summer, + 2 bachelorette parties in the spring in Vegas and NYC)
They picked 3 that I put on my worst dressed list. Oh man. That feels good. What losers!! That means they got a 50% on my fashion test, which gives them a grade of an F+.
Although, I must say, I watched "The Help" the other night and I felt really bad about putting Ocatavia Spencer on my worst dressed list because she was so great and that Hillie girl was the worst! I've never hated a character more in a movie I dont think. But, with that being said, I felt it was important not to change my placement of Octavia because its not about liking someone, its about the clothes. Which is obviously where Us Magazine missed the boat. Losers.
Second order of business. Nothing annoys me more than when Im coo-coo for something and then it's featured in a magazine as a "Go Get Now" trend. For the last few months I have been goo-goo for emeralds. And in the same damn magazine that I'm snickering at their best dressed picks, I see this little feature:
So annoying. This is exactly why I started a blog in the first place so I can talk about the things I'm inspired by and why, since I'm usually ahead of the curve on these things. My New Year's Resolution is to post things when I think of them instead of waiting until I have time so I don't get scooped by some shitty magazine with no taste. (On top of getting sexy skinny for the platinum weddings I have coming up this summer, + 2 bachelorette parties in the spring in Vegas and NYC)
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Vogue Best Dress Issue: Best of the Best
The Vogue: Best Dressed Issue came out several months ago, as of last week, it was still on the shelves. So...I guess its not totally off the wall and outdated that I show my favorites.
* Please excuse photo quality* (getoverit)
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