I buy cool things to forget about the apocalypse.

So NYFW is dismal, and I'm just hoping London pulls something amazing out of it's ass so that I can have faith in the world again.
You know what did restore my faith, though. Finding these Lanvin sunglasses. True hata-blockas (if i ever use that phrase again you have permission to unfollow this blog).



Fashion Tip: Don't Wear Makeup, Just wear sunglasses.

Moby Dick

Just a quick update on the stuff I picked up at the Vineyard Vines Whale of a Sale right from the comfort of my own bed.


From L - R: Boys' Shep Shirt, Rope Plaid Tiller Skirt, & Boys' Globe Tee

I'm actually really excited about the skirt because I've been drooling over it since I got the FW 2009 Catalog. I'm also really excited for the Shep Shirt because I need something to wear over my gym clothes on the trek from my apartment to campus.

Move Ya Body like a Snake Charmer.

Last week, I had monday off (from work too! it's so rare to get a day off as a Nanny) -- So I went to the big Bloomingdale's sale. I got two really great things:

Roberto Cavalli Sunglasses
(The Case is Zebra Print, They're Leopard Inside, They have big gold snakes on them.... all of my dreams. They're tacky in the way that i always want Roberto Cavalli to be tacky. )


Aqua Multi-Strand Chain & Pearl Necklace
(i've been hearing a lot about the plain tshirt and glam necklace look, so I decided to give it a try. I kind of like it. here, I'm wearing the chain with a basic black Long Sleeve T from J.Crew)


Then I did some ebay magic and came back with these two beauties:

Gold-Tone 1970s Snake Arm Cuff
(I bought this on a whim. I've been into people wearing bracelets on their upper forearms, so i'm going to give it a try.)


Tiny 1940s Gold & Rhinestone Bow Scarf/Neckerchief Clip
(I'm really excited about this because I think it looks really fun. I might also make it into a necklace because it has a few places in the back where I can slide a Chain through.)




you'll have to excuse my robe & chipped nails in the last two photos. one of my kids got me sick, so i am in bed reading and enjoying the day in my fuzzy robe. though, i went shopping yesterday (after a great lunch at PingPong Dim Sum) and got a GREAT spring skirt. I can't wait to wear it once the weather gets warm.

also, i put up some composites of my favorite shows in Milan over at my tumblr: falseprophet.tumblr.com

I Wish....

Sorry, I've been holed up in a domestic wishlist world because I don't have enough hangers and my bedside table lamp is broken and my room is a zebra cave. Life is hard, you guys. it's real hard. But I figured I'd get into the art of active posting and show you the one thing on my wishlist currently:

by Carmen Marc Valvo, available at Neiman's

In other news, I applied for a Buying internship at Bloomingdale's .... so let's keep our fingers crossed!

Something Old, Something New.

I've been in search of a vintage fur vest, and although I haven't found one, I have gotten some other stuff.

Vintage Mahogany Leather Bomber.

My favorite parts of this jacket are the princess sleeves. I can't stop wearing this. I've worn it to everything from New year's Eve to out bowling. I actually found this at the Goodwill when my mother and I went to drop off some of our old clothes.


New Years Shoes & Givenchy Pret-A-Porter (FW 08) Tights.


The shoes are also thrifted. They were perfect with the beaded French Connection dress I wore, and the tights are GORGEOUS Givenchy lace tights. I found them in the corner of our Marshall's this morning for only $3. I couldn't say no.


& for good measure, here's a picture of the excellent sushi arranging i did at a family dinner party last week! everyone loved my work.

IT'S A SALE!

Starting Dec 3rd - the above listed is in effect. Let's pray that the boots I wanted happen to be un-sold out in the DC store / online / everywhere or I will have to think of a new gift to ask my parents for.

Review: Boutique by Forever 21

I was looking forward to the launch of this brand extension, after being pleased by the quality and depth of "Twelve by Twelve" (although some of the items are questionable). However, my optimism was quickly dashed when I realized that "feminine, romantic, vintage inspired" was a euphamism for excessive & inappropriate beading. Now some pieces from this collection:





EVERYTHING HAS SO MUCH BEADING FOR NO REASON. I'M SO UPSET BY THIS. I THOUGHT THEY WERE GOING TO BE WEIRD FLOWY SEE THROUGH SHIRTS AND THIS IS WHAT I GET. NO WONDER WHY I ALWAYS FEEL EMPTY WHENEVER I PURCHASE ANYTHING FROM FOREVER 21. DISAPPOINTMENT OF THE YEAR.

Guilty Pleasure Item of the Season #2 -- Combat Boots

Now, lately, I'd been musing about the practicality of a pair of Combat Boots. Would it be more practical than Victorian style lace up boots? Would I look like Daria Morgendorffer? Is it just not my aesthetic? In my own mind, I had convinced myself that Combat boots were something every girl needed, but i refused to buy them until i found the RIGHT pair.






I am restraining myself from going back to Bloomingdale's tonight and trying them on. I feel like there should be some kind of censor in me that says "No." but there isn't and well, I know if I show up in CT with these at Thanksgiving my mother will ask herself where she went wrong.

Sale Calendar for the Week of 11/15

THIS WEEKS SAMPLE & REGULAR SALES!!!!

The Outnet
Going, Going, Gones
11/18 @ 12PM - Stella McCartney Clutch
11/20 @ 12 PM - Missoni Scarf

Featured Designer: Karl Lagerfeld

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Gilt Groupe
11/5 @PM: Chloe Sunglasses, James Perse, Shoshanna
11/16 @12 PM: Nanette Lepore, Johnstons Cashmere, Carolina Herrera
11/17 @12 PM: AG Jeans, Bric, Halston, Maurice Lacroix Watches, Airedelsur
11/18 @12PM: Baby Quasar, Just Cavalli (Accessories too), TSE, Oscar de la Renta
11/19 @12 PM: CNC Handbags, Trina Turk Gianfranco Ferre

Gilt Fuse
11/16 @12 PM: Daniblack, C&C California
11/17 @ 12PM: Orla Kiely, Ettika Jewelry
11/18 @ 12PM: Diesel Black Gold, Sparklin Sage, Invicta Watches, Plenty by Tracy Reese, Members Only
11/19 @12PM: Design History

Gilt Man
11/15 @ 9PM: Everday Essentials
11/16 @12PM: MB 999, J Brand, Clae, Johnstons Cashmere
11/17 @ 12PM: Ralph Lauren Accessories, Michael Kors, Maurice Lacroix Watches
11/18 @12PM: John Varvatos Shoes, Woolrich, Invicta Watches, James Perse
11/19 @12PM: Vilebrequin, Juma, Trafalgar, Calvin Klein Collection

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Rue La La
11/16 @ 11AM: BCBG Max Azria
11/17 @ 11AM: Final Sale (Act 1)
11/18 @ 11AM: Final Sale (Act 2)

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