Marc by Marc Baby Q Aidan

Whenever I quit being broke, I hope to get this Marc by Marc Jacobs Classic Baby Q Aidan in the wine color above. I saw this at Galleries Lafayette in Paris in person and I loved it. It was so soft and the color so rich.

Today's very basic outfit in backwards order of photos:

Silver gladiator sandals my sister got us in Paris. Black toes for Halloween!

Gray dress with button-up sleeves. It's a horrible photo since I took it myself from my phone, and you can only see half of it. Imagine a loose-fitting, loose-sleeved, tie waist, button up, above-the-knee dress. James Perse-esque (but not, it's from a cheap store on Melrose).

And my everyday, very practical Deere Colhoun Sienna bag.

I would've snazzed this up a bit had I been at my apartment to add some accessories. But I was at BF's place and had forgotten some jewelry. Whatever, I'm just at work. Next time!

Leopard Love

A lot of people think leopard verges on slutty. I think it can, but if done right, can look sophisticated. I've been on the hunt for a faux leopard coat forever. I've found jackets, but I want a full on coat with just the perfect print. Ebay has tons, but these always end at several hundred dollars. My leopard inspiration comes from stylistas such as Kate Moss and Edie Sedgwick (the photo is of Sienna Miller as her in Factory Girl).


While in London last month, I lost my Topshop virginity and spent 2 hours in the massive Oxford Circus store. I found the perfect leopard coat, but unfortunately, all the smaller sizes were sold out. Right away, I checked the website, but it wasn't there. A few weeks later when I was home, I found it online. I waited a bit, and then it sold out. I went crazy. I regretted not buying it immediately and second guessing myself. I knew it would sell out, I just didn't know it would be gone within hours of me finding it. Luckily for me, I am an obsessive shopper and found it on Ebay for a cheaper price, brand new, in my size. I was relieved. I just found out they make the coat in petite sizes as well, but these are also all sold out in the smaller sizes. "Petite" according to Topshop is 5'3" and under. I am 5'4" and bought the regular, non-petite size. I hope this isn't too large. If it isn't perfect, I know I can sell it and at least get my money back, if not more. Excited to receive it!

If you know me, you know one of the details I love in clothing are ruffles. You would also know I love coats. So it would be no surprise that I would love this Pin Tuck Frill Coat (above) from Topshop. Unfortunately, I already have too many coats, including a black skirted one (although this one is blue, but looks black doesn't it?). So someone else should get this! Skirted coats look best with skinny jeans, tights, or other slim silhouettes to balance out the fullness of the skirt.

My Favorite Boot

I've had a pair of vintage black thigh high boots for 2 or 3 years now, and I loved them when I first got them, but the love faded a bit when the heel got scratched and when I realized they didn't fit as closely as I'd like them to. Now that over-the-knee and thigh high boots are EVERYWHERE, I've fallen in love again. Not with my specific pair, but with the runway ones. They're borderline hooker, but so much is inspired by streetwalkers nowadays, isn't it? Look at all the tranny heel heights and styles recently. They're all over. Trannies are inspiration. Anyway, I love these Stella McCartney ones in faux leather above. These all reach so high on the thigh that they can almost replace pants! Here are my favorites thanks to Net-A-Porter:

Studded Halston


Brian Atwood suede:

Roberto Cavalli:
And of course the lovely Chloe:

DROOL.

Things I currently need right now, this second, by Jeffrey Campbell:

These Michelle Ruffle heels. They're knock-offs of some Alexander McQueen heels, but I can't afford McQueen! I need in black AND pink. I need them! I love ruffles, especially ruffles on heels! Aside from the McQ, they remind me of some Nina Ricci heels I saw on Gilt not too long ago but missed out on:



These OMG mixture of Hannah-McGibbon-for-Chloe/Rodarte strap wrap wannabe boots. They're faux leather which sucks but I need them!!

Repetto

Inside the Rue de la Paix Repetto store, Paris

Before my Paris/London trip, I bought two books, "Chic Shopping Paris" and "Patisseries of Paris", both by the same publisher. They are cute purse-sized books and give wonderful recommendations. Although I didn't get to go to all the stores and dessert places I wanted (like this place called Stohrer that had fresh cream and caramel filled puff pastries, mmm), I did go to several I loved. One was Repetto. I know you can buy Repetto at several places like Saks here in the U.S., but it's completely different to buy them from the original store in Paris where they all started. I bought a basic red patent pair. I haven't worn them yet because I'm afraid of ruining the prettiness and the lovely suede soles.

I think everyone should own some Repetto ballet flats. They are very basic, but they'll also never go out of style. Sure, you can buy ballet flats anywhere for much cheaper, but Repetto are the original. Plus, the bag, box, and wrapping are so pretty.

Closet Solutions

My closet at home is a mess. My boyfriend laughs because I told him I don't know the possibilities of it when it's in such disarray. But it's no laughing matter. The problem is it's too small. I have no room. Everything is shoved in there, and a lot of it isn't even in there because it's at boyfriend's place or it's shoved into my also too-full dresser. I'll upload photos of my closet tonight so you can take a gander.

Since moving is not a current option, my temporary solution was going to be a cheap little wardrobe from Ikea. I'd put my fancier dresses in it. Or maybe my coats. I don't know. But it would help tons.

My shoes are another problem. They are shoved into two big giant plastic tupperware type boxes. On top and around those giant tupperware type boxes are more regular cardboard shoe boxes. And then there are other boxes filled with miscellaneous items like scarves, clutches, belts, etc. My solution to my shoe problem was two options - the shoe wheel, or these individual plastic shoe boxes they sell at The Container Store.


I've had these closet problems for quite some time now, but fail to do anything about them. Once I pay off some debts and get back to my normal financial situation, I'll need to get these. My closet isn't getting bigger but my wardrobe is (although it shouldn't be now, since I am very poor). I think a disorganized closet can really hurt style and outfit possibilities. If you aren't aware of the clothes/shoes/accessories you have, how can you turn them into something great?

I know I always should post more, but there's so many things I want to post about, and no time. I'll try to be better about it, but can't do much until my Internet at home works (I'm at work now, sshh).

Anyway, I need these. I have no money since I spent it all on my lovely trip to Paris and London, so someone else will have to buy me these Pour La Victoire Eden heels/booties whatever they are.

I think they'd look great with a full skirt or some skinny jeans. But I think I pair everything with a full skirt or skinny jeans.


Look! They're on sale too for $160 from $284! What a steal! Someone buy me them! They are also on sale on the Urban Outfitters site for only $70. Unfortunately, my size is sold out (ALWAYS). So you will have to buy them for me from Zappos. Size 6.5 (available) please.

Maybe if I win the Lotto tonight I can get them.