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jessica simpson's shoes
2008-08-03 23:58:00
While scouring the shoes' sale rack, there have been plenty of times where I've seen a cute shoe only to pick it up and see "Jessica Simpson stamped on the sole. I promptly put it back down refusing to spend my money on a Jessica Simpson creation. Then I made some smart comment about that's why it is on the sales table. Well, after repeating this process a couple of times, I finally ran into a pair of grey platforms that I absolutely fell in love with. However, being stubborn I left them at the store. I went back the next day and they were...gone! That was my lesson learned. Yesterday, while at an early morning sale, I spotted these...Jessica Simpson Bonee. On sale from $89 to $28. I picked them up along with some red & grey Nine West cone heel sandals to try on. The sales lady gushed about how she had the red shoes and she loved them, blah, blah, blah, and then made a quick comment about how the platforms were cute, even though they were platforms. I decided on the platf...
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jumper
2008-08-02 00:21:00
I went to Target for the first time yesterday for which seems like ages! I picked up this Rogan® for Target® Short Jumper in Black Sheep. It is sold out on the website, but you can probably find it in the stores...for cheaper anyways! I paid only $9.98. Good thing I was with one of my friends or I probably would have left it at the store. In the dressing room I remember calling out, "It looks kind of weird" before stepping out to my friend who gives me the "yeah, it looks kind of weird" look. But then looking at it for more than 30 secs, we both kind of fall in love with it. Plotting....I could wear it with some pink high heels and maybe a belt. It has this mismatched pink and blue metel buttons, which are hidden once you button it so it really doesn't matter if you don't think that's cute. Also the shorts are kind of short, so it is probably more of a night time outfit. And, it runs kind of small. As in you probably want to try on two sizes bigger kind of small. Thank goodn...

back in biz
2008-08-02 00:08:00
So as you have probably figured out from my lack of posts, my life as been quite busy. I just finished my first year and will start my second (and final!) year of B-school in two weeks. I am hoping that I won't have to abandon my blog again. I am seriously attached to my computer all the time so I WILL figure something out. I think it is going to be more of my musings (hence the name). I like telling stories, so if you like reading them, this is the right place. I have a backlog of them if you don't mind me telling you two month to two week old stories, but their new to you so what does that matter!?
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technical difficulties
2008-07-28 15:12:00
oh poor readers! thanking you for sticking with me and i love your emails. life (which is mostly school right now) has definitly gotten in my way. I am currently sitting in class, browsing all of my favorite shopping and fashion sites ans it makes me so sad that i haven't been able to update in awhile. however, finals are this week and after that i am back during the break! stay tuned....
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sad.
2008-06-02 00:37:00
Yves Saint Laurent has passed away. Right know it is still "breaking" news but I am sure over the the next couple of hours and days we will learn more and remember such a great figure in fashion history. Catherine Deneuve and Yves Saint-Laurent, 1966photo: cinebeats

channeling...
2008-05-13 02:42:00
Isabella Blow & Victoria Beckham? No? This is from the London premier of the Sex and the City movie. I guess Sarah Jessica Parker is paying homage to British style with her chapeau? Anyway, out of all the dresses, I think that I like Cynthia Nixon's dress the best. Shocking! (she's the one in the black dress) Kristin Davis wore a vintage fuschia dress. Cynthia Nixon wore a black Calvin Klein. Kim Cattrall wore a red Vivienne Westwood And SJP wore a Philip Treacy hat with a green prom-style dress and black stilettos by Alexander McQueen. photos: getty via telegraph

odd? yes. good? yes.
2008-05-11 06:02:00
So while I was my doing my obligatory weekly...er sometimes daily Barneys site check and saw this little tease. Apparently, Rogan for Target's Go International line will be previewed and sold at Barneys Madison Avenue flagship on Friday until Sunday, and then at Barneys Los Angeles store from May 16 to 18. Barneys will limit purchases to three pieces. The line will only be in stock for five days and, after that, shoppers will have to wait for the collection's debut at Target as part of its Go International line.This is so weird to me, however, Barneys sells designer Rogan Gregory's primary line, which features trousers for $230, dresses for $320 and anoraks for $450. Rogan for Target will be priced between $15 and $45. If you are not going to be in LA or NYC, I guess you will have to wait until May 18th...not that long.photos: wwd & target
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upmarket charity
2008-05-11 05:10:00
ok, now this is "an upscale thrift shop." The Oxfam charity has just introduced a new concept in selected "boutiques." Donated clothes will be overhauled by young designers from the London College of Fashion. There will also be clothes and accessories from ethical fashion labels such as People Tree and Wright & Teague. Also, to celebrate the launch, seven British designers have made one-off pieces using clothes from the charity shop which will be auctioned on eBay. For example, Giles Deacon created a bright orange and green 1950s-style dress made from a pair of curtains and Stephen Jones constructed a hat made from pillowcases printed with a map of London. Jane Shepherdson, of Topshop fame, is working behind the scenes with Oxfam on this project. She is quoted as saying - "People don't want to spend money on fast fashion when money is tight. They want sustainable fashion." Just to be clear, Topshop = fast fashion. How I thrive for the cattiness. Meow.I like this idea...they are...
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this means?
2008-05-05 02:50:00
wwd reports-Net-a-porter.com's business continues to grow, and the company is moving in new directions. Following a redesign of its Web site that increased sales, the company plans to take advertising in its online magazine and has hired fashioneditor Colin McDowell of The Sunday Times of London as creative editor at large to oversee its editorial pages. In the fall, Net-a-porter will open a separate off-price retail site called TheOutnet.com. I wonder....

not surprised
2008-05-05 02:20:00
Performer M.I.A. has her own clothing line that includes "items such as bomber jackets, leggings and T-shirts, all done up in the bold hues and graphic prints for which the singer is known." You could probably just go to American Apparel instead and call it a day. But according to her, what makes her line different is - "With my stuff, because everything's really bright, if you lose it or someone steals it, you can see it from miles away and you can be like, 'Oy! Give me my shirt back!" Cute.source: wwd photo: miauk.com

cheap & expensive
2008-05-05 02:10:00
As I was driving today, I noticed a new thrift shop. Normally I would be excited, but instead I was confused after seeing this -"An Upscale Thrift Shop"What in the world? Does anyone else think this is an oxymoron? Why would anyone go to an upscale thrift shop and pay a 20% markup for the same clothing down the road? I could understand maybe if it said "upscale consignment" but that is still pushing it. Just for clarification...up·scale?adjective1. located at, moving toward, or of or for the upper end of a social or economic scale: The boutique caters to upscale young career people.2. luxurious, costly, or elegant.?verb (used with object)3. to improve the quality, value, or rating of: a five-year plan to upscale the neighborhood.?noun4.(used with a plural verb) elegant, elite, privileged persons collectively (usually prec. by the): shops that only the upscale can afford to patronize.thrift?nouneconomical management; economy; frugality.
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books by their covers
2008-04-12 23:07:00
There are a couple of women that I see everyday. I don't know them, but I just seem to cross paths because of similar schedules. Anyway, I always admire, - um critique, study - them from a distance. They are ALWAYS put together and on the days that I don't put my own best foot forward, I feel like slithering under a rock or the nearest boutique and stepping up my game.The funny thing - their styles are TOTALLY different from my own. However, they have a definite personal style and I admire that whether I agree with it or not. I feel like they are so committed to their styles and predictable that I could probably be their personal shopper.(...forshadowing....) I realized that because these women stuck out to me, I have formulated a whole personality on them based on seeing them for about 30 secs each day. I can't really verify any of it, but I know that you've probably done this too even if you won't admit it!I've named her "Nan" - short for Nantucket. She has this sailing / wa...
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observation of the day
2008-04-02 04:08:00
It is virtually impossible to sit like a "lady" while riding public transportation.I realized that this morning during my morning commute.

upgrade
2008-03-30 18:22:00
There comes a point(s) in your life that you have to reevaluate how you present yourself to the world. I am talking about my phone. For the past couple of years, I have carried around this... It is the hot pink Motorola Razr. It has served me well...Being hot pink, it was a lot easier to find it in my purse. It is also small & compact so when I went sans purse, it fit easily in my pocket. It has been around the world with me and I feel a little bad to let it go. But I just felt like I outgrew the pinkness *gasp* and I really needed a phone that travelled better. I just kept getting uncomfortable every time that I brought my phone out. Throughout my evolution of cellphones, first starting with the two-line green and black screen, every time I upgraded, it was because my contract ended and I got a free phone! Usually, I had just one feature that I wanted -- being able to play song ring tones or being able to IM or a camera. And I went through a lot of unmemorable phones. The Razr ...

best of bling
2008-02-29 19:18:00
The Luxury Insitute recently conducted their 2008 Jewelry Brand study. They provided more than 500 wealthy consumers (whose net worths averaged $15.1 million) with a predetermined list of 20 luxury jewelry brands and asked them to rank the names on four key aspects: ? superior quality? uniqueness and exclusivity? their social status? which had excellent customer service The top 10 most prestigious jewelry brands ranked by high net worth consumers:[1] HARRY WINSTONOverall Luxury Brand Status Index score: 8.14"ultimate for diamond design" and "Harry Winston is the epitome of luxury." [2] BUCCELLATILBSI score: 8.04"We have owned their merchandise for years and feel it is the essence of great design and good taste" and "Buccellati isn't a ubiquitous brand, which is exactly why it ranks so highly"[3] VAN CLEEF & ARPELSLBSI score: 8.04"This brand is so high-end, its styling is timeless, and the designs are elegant and tasteful." and "They are doing a great job at positioning themse...
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on the advertising front: sobe
2008-02-23 01:56:00
I know I am a little late, but I just saw it again and it still is a little weird to me.During the Superbowl, SoBe Life Water debuted a commercial that featured model Naomi Campbell dancing with some lizards to Michael Jackson's "Thriller." Yes, I said lizards.I actually saw it the morning after the Superbowl while I was getting ready. And with the toothbrush hanging out my mouth, it took me a second to figure out that it was Naomi...right around the moment that she kicks.I didn't know if it was my morning haze or what, but I just could not figure out why she was dancing with lizards. I saw it again tonight, the lizards still confuse me. But what I do understand & like...André Leon Talley styled Campbell with a silver sequined and black chiffon vintage Lagerfeld mini dress and silver Prada shoes from Spring 2008.To see for yourself...photo:fashionweekdaily
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donuts?
2008-02-22 17:41:00
Hmmmm...This is the Eric Javits Donut Tote. When I look at it, I can't help but think of Louis Vuitton. No? I know that not every patterned bag is a copy of LV, but since I immediately went there, I can't help it. This tote is made with "PVC over gold nylon mesh with tonal leather trim" and goes for $450. Not only does it have the possibility of looking like a cheap LV-esque bag, but you paid almost $500 for it.photo: neiman marcus
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un sacrificio
2008-02-18 07:11:00
I don't think I mentioned what I gave up for Lent. To give you some background, my Lenten season goes one of two ways. Either Lent is in full gear for a couple of weeks and I realize that it is actually Lent and that I haven?t given up anything. Or, I act like a child and give up something that is really easy for me or something that I don?t even like. For example, ?I?ll give up corduroy.? Simple! I?m not perfect, but I am honest. But this year, I decided to do something that would actually be a sacrifice.I decided to give up on-line gossip sites. *gasp*I waste way too mach time clicking my way through these sites. And then I waste even more time, googling and wikepediaing (is that an accepted word? you heard it here first if not.) all the people and places I am unfamiliar with or just NEED more info! It is addictive I tell you. But I must resist until at least Easter.I feel really out of touch with the world right now. Isn?t that sad? I usually tell myself that I am only on the go...

jovovich-hawk for target
2008-02-18 07:09:00
As you know, Target is one of my favorite stores. Which reminds me that I should buy some stock so at least I am getting a return on my investment...But to be honest, I am not really that excited about the new Go International designer for Target. My excitement level is about the same as it was for the Patrick Robinson collection. Jovovich -Hawk is coming to Target next month on March 2nd as the tenth guest designer for Target. The line isn?t really my personal style, but there are some interesting pieces. Currently, you can find it at Net-A-Porter. Here are some pieces from the Target collection.Jovovich-Hawk for TargetTo get a peek at the looks for Target, click here.photos: target

love notes: tassel necklace
2008-02-18 07:02:00
I have a couple of tassels in my craft box. I sometimes use them as zipper pulls but I have been longing to make a necklace. I was thinking about getting a lightweight long chain and attaching the tassel to it....wispy. I imagine it hanging long, with the end hitting right at the belly button.If you are not feeling as crafty or just lazy, here is the 40's Flapper Girl Necklace .photo: sparkling sage
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