Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
tuesday shoeday: report bowie bootie
is it wrong that i just LOVE these? they're so futuristic and clean-looking. you just need the absolute starkest of minimalist outfits to go with -- dark washed skinny jeans and something with a dolman sleeve on top to give that airy, outer-space feel some depth. add a pair of plastic-framed, oversized sunglasses with a rosy tinted lens and it's like you just walked out of woody allen's sleeper and onto the runway.
(apologies for the white-on-white here; i tried to find the shoe with a dark background but was sadly unsuccessful.)
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| report's bowie bootie, $129.99 at heels.com |
(apologies for the white-on-white here; i tried to find the shoe with a dark background but was sadly unsuccessful.)
Monday, December 20, 2010
monday funday: because it's snowing and i'm antsy
to entertain myself (see also: distract myself from the fact that it's snowing, i've still got 2 1/2 days before my vacation, and i worked out and got all sweaty before finding out my town is having water pressure issues), and hopefully to also entertain you, i decided to try on and take photo booth pictures of the new top i got from asos.com. this sort of sheer cut-out, more-material-doesn't-mean-MORE-material trend for spring/summer 2011 does wonders for a girl's midsection.
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| the friendly fashionista's way of flipping the winter the bird. |
monday mania: i have chills
...and not 'cause it's snowing.
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| keira knightley's haute couture chanel makes me shiver with want |
Friday, December 17, 2010
fashionista friday: spring 2011 pantones
i'm very excited by this.
that honeysuckle is the pantone equivalent of nars orgasm blush, regatta makes me long for the beach by my house in the summer, and i want to dip everything i own in that gorgeous, soft, pillowy lavender. and i'm not gonna lie, toss coral rose, peapod, and beeswax in a wok, serve it over silver peony, and you've got a whole lot of delicious. this color set for spring 2011 makes me oh-so-happy.
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| the pantone spring 2011 color set |
that honeysuckle is the pantone equivalent of nars orgasm blush, regatta makes me long for the beach by my house in the summer, and i want to dip everything i own in that gorgeous, soft, pillowy lavender. and i'm not gonna lie, toss coral rose, peapod, and beeswax in a wok, serve it over silver peony, and you've got a whole lot of delicious. this color set for spring 2011 makes me oh-so-happy.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
thirsty thursday: baby, it's cold outside
i know they seem totally impractical, but i'm newly obsessed with those adorable, tiny little half-scoop shorty gloves that show off a dainty wrist. they just seem so simultaneously demure and provocative that it drives me completely insane.
as i've mentioned before, ASOS is my new favorite obsession, and they have no shortage of adorable little ladylike gloves.
i loooove how these scoop up a bit on the wrist; it's like having a sexy little slit in an otherwise office-appropriate pencil skirt. and the color is fantastic. i'm a big fan of the brightly colored glove to offset otherwise drab winterwear.
these manage to be both classic and on trend, both edgy and ladylike, and you can't really go wrong with a great pair of leather gloves. so. much. LOVE.
loooove how the back of this glove dips like a low-cut sweater; the perfect representation of sexy in the snow. i've decided that the cutaway glove is officially the best way beat the winter blues, particularly when it's been in the teens for the past several days, and the winter blues literally refers to the state of my extremeties every time i walk outside!
as i've mentioned before, ASOS is my new favorite obsession, and they have no shortage of adorable little ladylike gloves.
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| leather bow gloves, $18.96 |
i loooove how these scoop up a bit on the wrist; it's like having a sexy little slit in an otherwise office-appropriate pencil skirt. and the color is fantastic. i'm a big fan of the brightly colored glove to offset otherwise drab winterwear.
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| leather leopard cutaway lady glove, $31.03 |
these manage to be both classic and on trend, both edgy and ladylike, and you can't really go wrong with a great pair of leather gloves. so. much. LOVE.
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| leather cutaway corsage glove, $21.55 |
loooove how the back of this glove dips like a low-cut sweater; the perfect representation of sexy in the snow. i've decided that the cutaway glove is officially the best way beat the winter blues, particularly when it's been in the teens for the past several days, and the winter blues literally refers to the state of my extremeties every time i walk outside!
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
wordless wednesday: F YES.
i just found this post and felt the need to re-post. men, take heed; women, link every man you know.
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| unless you are being ironic, short sleeves on a collared shirt are NEVER OKAY. |
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
tuesday shoeday: christian louboutin lassagi
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| someday, all the louboutins will be mine!!! |
today a friend asked me if, when i'm forty, i really want to look back on life and just see a lot of shoes. is it wrong that my response was, "why not?"
Monday, December 13, 2010
monday manifesto: office holiday party attire
it's monday of the week that everyone is getting toasty with their colleagues--and no, i don't mean warm. in the spirit of the holiday, i thought i'd run through some dos and don'ts when it comes to dressing for such affairs. the line between extra-festive and inappropriate can be an easily blurred one, particularly when alcohol and lampshades are involved. so, to ensure that your job is safe and sound post-chrismakwanzukkah, read on and apply accordingly.
1. dress as if you're going to meet the sibling of your signifcant other at a semi-formal dinner.
what does this mean? i think meeting your boyfriend/girlfriend's sister/brother is the perfect analog to the office holiday party. you can have a bit more fun with your outfit than, say, meeting the parents, but you still want to make sure you're giving off a good, modest impression. don't choose anything slutty, slovenly, or simply lacking in personality.
2. a little bit of color and sparkle is fine; a red and green sequined gown is not.
everyone loves to wear red and green and gold and have shimmery baubles all over. don't overdo it, lest someone think you are the christmas tree and try to impale the top of your head with a giant star.
3. this is not the time for jeans.
even if your office allows denim, the holiday party is a time to show that you care enough that your employer is throwing a party for everyone to dress up a little bit for it. it's impolite to be underdressed, and in the absence of exact instructions, always better to overdress.
4. test things out in lighting similar to your office, if you are planning to wear something new.
i know this sounds a bit extreme and silly, but i had a fantastic argyle sweater that, in my apartment, looked perfectly fine, but under the harsh fluorescent lighting of my office, became instantly sheer. this is not a good look to have in front of your boss's boss's boss.
5. bring a tide to go stick.
if you're like me, if you're eating it, you're probably also wearing it. these things save my LIFE.
beyond that? enjoy, but don't over-enjoy; booze at holiday parties is not there for hydration purposes. don't be a cocktail-shrimp-hog, and do make sure to make the new guys and girls feel welcome. make sure you have a quality chat with the boss and compliment his ho-ho-ho necktie or her light-up snowman earrings. and, most importantly, have a wonderful holiday season full of compliments on your fabulous office-party attire.
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| the fabulous anna walsh getting ready to boogie, office-holiday-party-style. |
1. dress as if you're going to meet the sibling of your signifcant other at a semi-formal dinner.
what does this mean? i think meeting your boyfriend/girlfriend's sister/brother is the perfect analog to the office holiday party. you can have a bit more fun with your outfit than, say, meeting the parents, but you still want to make sure you're giving off a good, modest impression. don't choose anything slutty, slovenly, or simply lacking in personality.
2. a little bit of color and sparkle is fine; a red and green sequined gown is not.
everyone loves to wear red and green and gold and have shimmery baubles all over. don't overdo it, lest someone think you are the christmas tree and try to impale the top of your head with a giant star.
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| runway, yes. office, not so much. |
3. this is not the time for jeans.
even if your office allows denim, the holiday party is a time to show that you care enough that your employer is throwing a party for everyone to dress up a little bit for it. it's impolite to be underdressed, and in the absence of exact instructions, always better to overdress.
4. test things out in lighting similar to your office, if you are planning to wear something new.
i know this sounds a bit extreme and silly, but i had a fantastic argyle sweater that, in my apartment, looked perfectly fine, but under the harsh fluorescent lighting of my office, became instantly sheer. this is not a good look to have in front of your boss's boss's boss.
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| don't let this happen to you. |
5. bring a tide to go stick.
if you're like me, if you're eating it, you're probably also wearing it. these things save my LIFE.
beyond that? enjoy, but don't over-enjoy; booze at holiday parties is not there for hydration purposes. don't be a cocktail-shrimp-hog, and do make sure to make the new guys and girls feel welcome. make sure you have a quality chat with the boss and compliment his ho-ho-ho necktie or her light-up snowman earrings. and, most importantly, have a wonderful holiday season full of compliments on your fabulous office-party attire.
Sunday, December 12, 2010
sunday special: another sign you're starting to nest
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| is it just me, or are towels this fantastic actually kind of exciting? |
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Sunday, December 5, 2010
sunday special holiday hotlist: how tortured is your orchard?
...and again, by "tomorrow," i can sometimes mean "in the foreseeable future." clearly, it was imperative that i go out dancing this weekend; as an aside, i wore a sequined skirt, and ripped-up israeli army tee shirt, my grandmother's huge star of david pendant, and fishnets. i have a thing for dressing on theme. happy hanukkah.
speaking of happy hanukkah, you know what's a great gift that also tastes delicious on latkes and looks fashionable in a decorative gourmet gift basket (i'm a big fan of bringing a holiday hostess a nice gift basket or bottle of wine instead of flowers, that way she can enjoy it herself and doesn't have to attend to it right away)?
tortured orchard.
my beautiful and talented friend amanda k. walley has created the ultimate gourmet food product, and you'll look like the most fashionable gourmand at the party for knowing about it before it goes viral. tortured orchard is vegan, diabetic-friendly, low-fat, low-sugar, low-cholesterol, and HIGH fashion (and not just because you can eat it and continue to wear sample sizes).
my favorite holiday suggestions for this fashionable foodie gift?
- buy a set of four and allow your new best friend to experiment and pick his or her favorite.
- bring a jar of sweet apple blush and use as a dip or topper for crackers and cheese for an hors d'oeuvre (also DELICIOUS on latkes, word to my jews).
- stir fry chicken and veggies in lemon ginger twist and serve over jasmine or basmati rice.
- marinate pork tenderloin in spiced pineapple zinger for a great twist on sweet and sour pork for christmas dinner
- use the garlic balsamic glaze for a modern twist on chicken satay as a fun finger food appetizer.
i can't stress enough the value of the gourmet gift. not only are you successfully bringing your hostess something she likely would never think to treat herself to trying, you're also giving her the gift of not having to think about something later, when the party is over and she's feeling a bit peckish. and listen up friendly fashionista readers: the first 10 orders to mention this blog receive a FREE TORTURED ORCHARD TEE SHIRT with purchase! (p.s. how cool is that logo? wearing a tortured orchard tee is like having the inside track on some new underground band.)
as an aside, my personal favorite is the sweet apple blush. my roommate and i can legit go through about 4 jars of this per week if we aren't careful. it's full of huge chunks of apples and cranberries and general deliciousness. it goes on anything. for real. ANYTHING.
you can order directly from amanda the great here, or if you like, use the handy store locator page on her website, as she distributes to many gourmet and specialty shops in the new england/northeast area. also, be sure to keep checking her website for when she takes her show on the road! amanda is always popping over to shops and fairs to meet people and provide samples of her fabulous product!
so what are you waiting for? you know someone is cooking you that turkey, roasting you that ham, and stuffing for you that, well, stuffing... the least you can do is bring some fantastic sauce!
speaking of happy hanukkah, you know what's a great gift that also tastes delicious on latkes and looks fashionable in a decorative gourmet gift basket (i'm a big fan of bringing a holiday hostess a nice gift basket or bottle of wine instead of flowers, that way she can enjoy it herself and doesn't have to attend to it right away)?
tortured orchard.
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| ripe and delicious |
my beautiful and talented friend amanda k. walley has created the ultimate gourmet food product, and you'll look like the most fashionable gourmand at the party for knowing about it before it goes viral. tortured orchard is vegan, diabetic-friendly, low-fat, low-sugar, low-cholesterol, and HIGH fashion (and not just because you can eat it and continue to wear sample sizes).
my favorite holiday suggestions for this fashionable foodie gift?
- buy a set of four and allow your new best friend to experiment and pick his or her favorite.
- bring a jar of sweet apple blush and use as a dip or topper for crackers and cheese for an hors d'oeuvre (also DELICIOUS on latkes, word to my jews).
- stir fry chicken and veggies in lemon ginger twist and serve over jasmine or basmati rice.
- marinate pork tenderloin in spiced pineapple zinger for a great twist on sweet and sour pork for christmas dinner
- use the garlic balsamic glaze for a modern twist on chicken satay as a fun finger food appetizer.
i can't stress enough the value of the gourmet gift. not only are you successfully bringing your hostess something she likely would never think to treat herself to trying, you're also giving her the gift of not having to think about something later, when the party is over and she's feeling a bit peckish. and listen up friendly fashionista readers: the first 10 orders to mention this blog receive a FREE TORTURED ORCHARD TEE SHIRT with purchase! (p.s. how cool is that logo? wearing a tortured orchard tee is like having the inside track on some new underground band.)
as an aside, my personal favorite is the sweet apple blush. my roommate and i can legit go through about 4 jars of this per week if we aren't careful. it's full of huge chunks of apples and cranberries and general deliciousness. it goes on anything. for real. ANYTHING.
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| so this is love. |
you can order directly from amanda the great here, or if you like, use the handy store locator page on her website, as she distributes to many gourmet and specialty shops in the new england/northeast area. also, be sure to keep checking her website for when she takes her show on the road! amanda is always popping over to shops and fairs to meet people and provide samples of her fabulous product!
so what are you waiting for? you know someone is cooking you that turkey, roasting you that ham, and stuffing for you that, well, stuffing... the least you can do is bring some fantastic sauce!
Thursday, December 2, 2010
wordless weds--er, thursday: louis, you are KILLING IT
i know, i know. it's been crazy at work. plus tomorrow i will be posting another amazing and wonderful holiday hot list with great products and deals for you. so here is something to cheer us all up during crunch time before the holidays.
louis vuitton continues to kill it. i want and love everything in this photograph. don't mind me, i'll be over here, dying.
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| photograph by mark segal |
louis vuitton continues to kill it. i want and love everything in this photograph. don't mind me, i'll be over here, dying.
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