A Little Unlikely

A Little Unlucky...

2009-03-18T12:03:00.001-04:00

Have you ever been in such an awkward and uncomfortable situation that you need to constantly remind yourself to be you? That was me last night. And then I felt as though I became too much of myself… as if I were oversaturated with my personality, because I was so conscious of it. Like I was my uber-self. Needles to say, I pretty much made a fool of my-uber-self.

I ran into an ex last night. Or should I say The Ex? It was mildly irritating and led me to overcompensate by drinking too much. And The Boyfriend was “so cool with everything” until we were home, when he became decidedly less cool about it all.

It looks like St. Patrick got the best of me this year…

House of Harlow Bangle

2009-03-10T12:03:00.004-04:00

I'm usually not a girl who appreciates bangles. At least, not since I was thirteen- give me a diamond tennis bracelet any day. But this House of Harlow Aztec Bangle ($68) could be just the piece to change my mind.

Nicole Richie's 1690s-inspired jewelry line makes my heart skip a beat. Bohemian and chic, the collection perfectly encompasses her. Not to mention that the prices are perfect (you can get a ring for just $12!). Maybe I need to re-think my jewelry philosophy...

Weekend Update: Hair, St. Paddy's, and Yankee Stadium

2009-03-10T09:10:00.007-04:00

Depending on what time of the day, I'll either tell you I hate my haircut, or I love it. Shorter hair is definitely faster to dry and easier to style, but when I was caught in the rain yesterday, I did not appreciate the mess/frizz-ball that found a home on the top of my head.

This weekend was the big St. Patrick's Day parade in the city where I work, so I came down and went to a couple parties. As usually occurs when we've been drinking since 9 in the morning, Boyfriend and I got cranky and fought for no good reason. In the middle of the street. And wound up taking the 6:20 train home.

But it was time to go, because on Sunday morning, we had a private tour of the new Yankee Stadium!! Unfortunately, we could not get into the Yankee's clubhouse, but we were able to see the Visitor's lockerrooms and batting cages, etc. We walked all around for hours, and even saw Steinbrenner's suite! Lucky us :) I took way too many pictures...

Confession: Celine Dion

2009-03-05T11:53:00.004-05:00

I must confess: I have been listening to Celine Dion's "Falling Into You" album non-stop for days. I even stopped reading on the train just so I can listen to it. The songs are just so good and they remind me of my childhood; I remember my melodramatic twleve-year-old self belting out "All By Myself" in my bedroom for hours. Aah, to be young again... Nerd.

Restless syndrome continues...

2009-03-05T08:55:00.005-05:00

I suppose my feelings of restlessness surpass a drastic haircut. I bought a TV online last night. Did I need one? No. Did I want one? Not really. It just felt like time. And I was unbelievably coerced by the Sharp Friends and Family Discount e-mail that I received. Well, whatever. I guess I will have a new TV sometime next week. Now I just have to figure out what to do with the old one... (Note to self: Burn credit card!

Hair woes

2009-03-04T16:35:00.001-05:00

Despite the unexpected snow day from work on Monday, this week is officially dragging. Luckily, I'm leaving work early on Friday, because I have an appointment with my extremely nice, extremely intuitive, extremely over-priced hairdresser, Liz.

I am beginning to get that restless feeling in the pit of my stomach and sense that I need a change. So I figure I can either chop my hair off, quit my job (which I love very much), or dump my boyfriend (just kidding, D. I'm not that restless). Haircut it is. I have mixed feelings, but unless I mutter 'just lightly trim the ends' at the last second, I intend to emerge five inches shorter. My hair, that is.

Grammar Day

2009-03-04T10:10:00.003-05:00

Happy Grammar Day!! Today is my favorite day of the year, and I implore you all to help me celebrate by taking care in choosing your words today.

Don’t forget:
Their, there, they’re
You, your, you’re
It, it’s, its
Then, than
Affect, effect
Good, well

I could go on forever, but I’ll leave you to chew on those. Happy typing!!

Patricia Field - pop quiz

2009-03-03T10:49:00.005-05:00

Both shoes are designed by Patricia Field… both strap around the ankle… both have a similar design. The one on the left is $170. The one on the right is on sale now for only $9.50. Yes, $9.50. It’s a no-brainer! Buy one in each color, silver and brown, and put the rest of the money ($151!) away for a rainy day.

Tory Burch Jellies

2009-02-26T19:14:00.001-05:00

My Tory Burch jelly shoes were just delivered! (And rather quickly, 2 days from Bloomingdales.com) And I don't think I've ever loved something this much. The orange is the perfect shade, not too Halloween-y, which is what I was afraid of.

Now if the weather would just get a little warmer, I'd be the happiest girl on earth :)

new Buxom Mascara

2009-02-26T13:40:00.003-05:00

It was time for a new mascara, so I ran into Sephora to pick the usual: Smashbox Focal Point. But on my way in I was hit with a huge sign:*New* Just arrived: Bare Escentuals BUXOM LASH.

Being the sucker for advertising that I am, I walked out with it. Unfortunately, they only had it in “Blackest Black”, which isn’t my first choice, but I had to have it (and for $18, I can deal with it).

Much to my surprise, this mascara is truly amazing. The brush is lush and is just the right shape to get all your lashes without any clumping at all! And it even came with a handy instructional for the makeup-impaired like me. I highly recommend it for all your lash-painting needs :) .

Steven Meisel Limited Edition Puzzle

2009-02-26T10:33:00.009-05:00

Steven Meisel, renowned fashion photog, signs and numbers 1000 puzzles featuring model Meghan Collision. The photo was originally from Vogue Italia, Dec 2007. The 1000-piece puzzle comes in a custom-made cloth box and is available through Barneys, Art+Commerce, or Colette ($750).

Now, for your viewing pleasure, here are some shots from my favorite Steven Meisel series, Make Love Not War, Vogue Italia September 2007

Tory Burch goes jelly

2009-02-25T10:45:00.004-05:00

For years, I would wake up on Easter morning, run to the living room, and there waiting for me was a sparkly, translucent pair of sandals. Jelly shoes were a huge part of my childhood, and there has been a hole in my heart where they used to be (okay, not really…). So imagine my excitement when I discovered Tory Burch’s new spring shoe line. Jelly Revas ($95)!! I just ordered mine in orange. It looks like Easter is coming early this year.

The nose knows

2009-02-20T13:16:00.007-05:00

What could be better than scratch'n'sniff wallpaper? With this Andy Wharhol-meets-Willy Wonka print, your sweet tooth will be forever satisfied. By Flavor Paper. Available on rolls of 27''x15' ($500 each).

A diminishing publishing industry

2009-02-19T15:32:00.001-05:00

Ben Hart posted this article on Flavorwire today about the ongoing downward spiral of the previously recession-proof publishing industry.

There are certainly valid points: he points out that the publishing industry was thought to be doomed before, but proved to be resilient in the face of “television, the Internet, and the general public’s apathy toward reading”. However, he credits this staying-power to “huge successes like The Da Vinci Code and the Harry Potter series”.

I agree that the overwhelming response to books like these has given the publishing industry a leg up, but to completely credit them for the industry’s ability to hold its own in this increasingly technological age? I don’t know about that.

Lust-worthy shoes

2009-02-19T14:27:00.005-05:00

I am dying for these shoes by Balmain. It's just enough fringe to rock the trend without going overboard. Unfortunately, with a price tag that steep ($750), this may be as close as I'll ever get to them...

Welcome!

2009-02-19T13:58:00.004-05:00

Well hello, all. Welcome to my debut in the blogging world.

Who am I? I am a post-college, yet-to-move-out-of-my-parents'-house, 20-something with a real job (in publishing) and a real passion (for books and fashion).

Where did I come from? After a year at the Fashion Institute in NYC, and a brief stint as a textile assistant at J.Mendel, I left to go to school for literature. Graduated early, summa cum laude, and landed this publishing job three weeks later.

Why should you read me? My mailbox is flooding everyday with e-mails on the hottest trends, and I would love to share my thoughts and opinions with you. Even more, I'd love to hear your thoughts and opinions- on anything at all: fashion, music, movies, books...

What to expect? Short posts on things that have caught my eye (or my wallet!).

I hope that you enjoy and stick around; there's a lot to come!

Cris