Handbag of the Day: Silk Satin Clutch

I think this silk satin clutch is so girly, it's awesome.  In brown or champagne, it even feels a little sophisticated (it also comes in silver).  And it looks big enough to actual hold what you'd need for evening.  For $25 each, you could get both.

Adorable Winter Accessories on SALE

Winter accessories on SALE people.  Adorable gloves (fingerless & otherwise), scarves, and hats.  In super fun colors.  At fab prices.  I don't know about you, but wearing color keeps my winter blahs at bay, at least a teeny bit.

What Am I Wearing?!

This was recently posted on my soon-to-be-launched wedding website.

The instant Sean and I got engaged, we were asked when the wedding was happening.  Never mind that we had JUST GOTTEN ENGAGED about two seconds ago.  People wanted to know right that minute when they should pack and fly in for the big tying of the proverbial knot.  I suppose in retrospect that will seem normal and even kind of endearing, but for now it feels like inquiring minds want all the details, all the time, without giving either of us a minute to breathe.

Now that a venue has been selected and a date set (in that order, mind you), the question on everyone's mind is: Have I found THE DRESS? 

Here's what I have to say about The Dress:  I will be wearing one. 

I will not be giving details prior to the ceremony about its color (no, I didn't pick something totally offbeat/weird like magenta lace), where it is from, how much it cost (um, hello, rude question), or who has seen it (Sean hasn't, and the few who have are sworn to secrecy).

I am under no illusions that this topic is everyone's first priority or thought every waking moment.  I mean, what we'll be eating has been brought up a fair number of times, too. I do think that asking the bride about her dress is akin to asking a lawyer to divulge his client's secrets. We're Not Gonna Talk.

I am happy to discuss the hors d'oeuvres choices (yes, some veggie options will be available), whether are serving hard liquor (no, this is a beer and wine only event, but it will be flowing and it will be good), and the dress code (semi-formal or formal suggested).  But let's lay the topic of what I will be wearing to rest.  Believe me, you'll either like it or you won't.

Belted Glove Skirt

Yep, it's a stupid as it sounds.  Personally, I think this skirt looks like someone behind you is covering your crotch.  And that's just SUPER awesome. Thanks for the tip, E Dub!

New Blog From Moi

So, I've started a new blog.  If you love it, tell a friend.  If you hate it, feel free to ignore it completely.  Either way, you can find it here.

Handbag of the Day: Small Tote

This is the Garbo Small Tote from MAXX New York.  It's $149.99 and looks like a great winter-spring transition bag.  Since it's not real leather, it can withstand some wet weather and wine is a great color- fun and pretty neutral.

Some 2010 Resolutions

Most people use their blogs to post their own resolutions.  I am going to skip over my own (which may or may not be to post at least twice a week) and get straight to what I think YOURS should be. 

Let's begin, mmkay?

Your 2010 Style Resolutions:

1. You shall avoid ripped leggings.  Yes, all of them. Like the plague.

2.  You will not wear crocs or Uggs. Unless you are a nurse who is required to wear Croc-like shoes or need Uggs as apres-ski boots, forget them.  Entirely.

3.  You will not decide that harem pants are ok just because you are now getting used to seeing them.

4.  You will dress your age.  Violators: you (and I) know who you are.

5.  You will not have VPL.  Visible Panty Line is a scourge on our nation and I cannot tolerate it any longer.  Buy some seamless undies, check yourself out before you leave the house, or cover your arse entirely.  And a pair of thong panties never killed anyone.

6.  Don't let your mom dress you. You know what I'm talking about.  After a certain age, wearing that sweater she thought was adorable is no longer appropriate.  Unless she's a super hip stylist or someone who shares your taste in clothes completely, take the chicken soup and leave the fashion advice.

7.  Have fun with clothes.  This means you do get experiment and make mistakes.  Learn from them.  Let's just say I will not be wearing tomato red with army green and brown again any time soon.

8.  You will not be matchy-matchy.  It's OVER people.  O.V.E.R.


9.  You will not wear open toed shoes without a RECENT pedicure.

10.  You will try at least one new style or peice this year- just one thing you never would have tried before.  Even if you don't buy it, try it on and check it out.  You might surprise yourself.

Cheers!