For my own use just so I don't forget (not that I will, just in case):

Ray Ban Small Wayfarer - black, white?
London Sole SALE white patent flats @ La Bella
Lovcat tuxedo cream/black wallet (need wallet badly) SALE @ La Bella

And damn me for not getting the Twelfth St. by Cynthia Vincent black belt at the sale. Similar no name ones are like $65!

Anya Hindmarc

Really? $100-300 for this? I mean, it has a good idea behind it. Save the earth by not using plastic blags, blah blah. But are women bidding on it because it's so earth friendly? I don't think so. This bag was like $15 retail. Does anyone waiting in line for this bag really love the earth that much? Couldn't a real earth lover just get any old tote bag at like the swap meet for $5 instead of waiting in the lines that were going up Robertson Blvd's ass a few Wednesdays ago? What's the hype? Is it just because it's been all over the Internet and in magazines that's making it so popular? There's one on eBay that sold for $355. REALLY. Am I missing out on something here? I saw one in person last week. There was this woman waiting for the elevator with me in my building and was carrying one in addition to her (Marc Jacobs) purse. It looked the same as it does in the pictures. Nothing special. I just don't get it. Kinda like open-toe boots.

Bette

KORK EASE. I first came across these some months back at Saks. I love the classicness (is that a word? Well now it is) of it and how it goes with everything. It also looks comfortable and although it isn't the cheapest (approx. $188), they're so timeless they'll last for a long time. They also come in tons of colors, even metallics. Get em everywhere, Zappos, for one.

Overwhelmed. It's the best word to describe how I feel when I walk into malls like South Coast Plaza or on websites like Net-A-Porter. I'm bombarded with Chloe, Louboutin, 12th Street by Cynthia Vincent, Marc Jacobs, Chanel, Stella McCartney, Marni, and a million more. What's a girl to do? I want it all so badly that it gives me a headache. And heartache. Since Fat Bitch is also Poor Bitch. I feel like I'm not living up to my fashion potential. Sadness.

At least Alice Temperley and Erin Fetherston will soon release their goodies for Target. Even then it's a race to the store and website to the snag the goodies.

Jeweled

Not that I have $406 to spend, but I'm still sad that these Miu Miu flats are sold out. Well except for a size 39, but who wears a 39? I kept seeing them on Glam.com ads and I loved them every time. Goodbye Miu Miu flats.

Summer isn't my favorite. It's so hot that when I wear dresses or shorts, my thighs sweat buckets onto my leather seats and they become sort of a slip-n-slide. I know, I know. I'm irresistible. Not so much.

I CAN'T wait for fall. I love fall clothing, and the magazines agree. The biggest issues are fall issues and they're packed with everything. Except what's up with the open-toe boot? They're in August's Lucky and other magazines as well, but really? Boots are typically worn in the fall and winter since it's cold. So what's the point of the open toe? I mean I know fashion isn't all about practicality, but the open-toe boot doesn't even look good. Especially the ones where only one toe shows (gross).

Fall also brings the next Project Runway! And Alice Temperley for Target (have you seen her stuff? Go to pressroom.target.com). And no more sweaty thigh syndrome.

And this is completely off topic, but I'm listening to Duncan Sheik's "Barely Breathing". It reminds me of sunny days and no worries, aka the 90s. Click on the link to go to the video of the song.

I recently came upon this and this.

And while I agree that babydoll TOPS make women look pregnant, I disagree that babydoll dresses make all women, "even a size 0" (as someone said in the comments) look pregnant and fat. I have a few babydoll dresses, and they do not make me look pregnant, and I am a size 0 (well, usually. Been gettin' a little plump lately). I think it mostly depends on the fabric, the cut, and the woman. If anything, they make me look even younger than I already look, but NOT pregnant.

As for the "men don't like babydoll dresses" thang, well I don't really give a damn. And to the commenter who wrote this:

Women today (since the late 60's) are so stupid. I guess most of these girls commenting here and saying this article is BS just have to say "well, um, I don't need a man anyway! I don't have to dress for a man! Stupid men, I don't need 'em... *goes to NOW meeting in Birkenstocks with no makeup on*" because they can't get one. So they decide to just wear what they want and disguise the real reason they do by calling it "self-esteem" when it's really because, even when they tried to dress to attract men, it didn't work. If you're not dressing to attract men and make yourself look fabulous, why bother? Just wear a bath robe and no make-up, because, based on the logic you dress for yourself, that would be the best choice because it's comfortable and easy to do.

You're a dumbass. Like many already said in the comments section, several women don't dress for men! Who wants that constant attention from guys based on how your ass looks in some jeans anyway? And just because someone says they don't dress for men doesn't mean they're hairy anti-men feminist types. Usually I feel women who dress for men are either really looking for sex, or are just insecure and need the validation. Also, I "got one". And it wasn't in a skintight mini skirt and boob shirt. Some women, the ones who dress for themselves, may feel most comfortable in a "bathrobe and no make-up", but feel BEST (as in more special, womanly, elegant, whatever) in nicer clothing, babydoll or not.

As for this idiotic question:

If you're not dressing to attract men and make yourself look fabulous, why bother?


Why bother? Because some of us actually enjoy fashion for how it makes us feel without the ogling and gawking from men. Any woman can still "look fabulous" without dressing in slutty tight outfits. Actually, I think MOST women look fabulous and SEXY in the unexpected. Not a leopard print fat-hugging tube dress. And often, women who dress for men end up looking like whores and think what they wear is "sexy" when really it's just slutty and way too small. And I would much rather see someone who MIGHT be pregnant underneath a babydoll dress than some jiggly girl who thinks she's sexy and attracting men in her trampy outfits. Those girls scream insecurity.

That dolt who posted that original comment needs to be slapped.

I'm a whore for the GO lines at Target, and Patrick Robinson's may have been the most eh-whatever one for me so far. However, the new Libertine stuff has me all excited again. I love the bow blouse. So far my favorite has been Proenza, but we'll see about Libertine in person on July 15. Follow here to see the looks.

It's not often that I rebuy shoes, or ever, really. I've never had to, my shoes usually last quite a long time because I don't wear them all that often. That's probably because I spend the rest of the time in my Dr. Scholls. They come in practically every color, they go with almost everything, and they're only 30 bucks. I recently came across a shiny (not REALLY shiny, but you know what I mean) new pair in a pale pink, a darker pink, a lavender color, a tan, and white. I already have the white in a 6, but they are BEAT up. I don't usually wear shoes until they're that beat up, but they're just so versatile. They're good for someone who doesn't want complete flats but still wants some height since they're still comfortable.

I got a size 7. I had to get the dude at the store to adjust the buckle so the size 7 would fit, since the store didn't sell a 6. I also got the white. It goes with everything. Except now the shoes are pretttty tight, but that's how they gotta be to fit. The only negative quality? They're a bit hard to walk in at first, and the buckle is really hard to adjust.

Once you get past those two little details however, they are fabulous.

Muumuus are greatly misunderstood. They are extremely comfortable and it feels like you're wearing nothing at all. How do I know this? I am wearing my very own muumuu, given to me by my mom, who got it from my aunt from Thailand. Sexy piece of purple and pink flowery fabric it is. If I were on my own computer I would upload a picture. It has a square neckline with a very slight ruffly sleeve (though it is sleeveless). It has a purple background with a giant pink leafy print on it. Oh who am I kidding. They're still ugly, despite their comfort. It's just so hot here in LA/Long Beach. Someone needs to make the muumuu work. Maybe Kate Moss.

Leave it to Homer Simpson to be able to pull it off.

And it's you and me in the summertime... Off topic, but I do enjoy this song by the Sundays. Very summery, feminine, and happy. Makes me kind of drift off and forget about everything. If that makes any sense.

... and we'll be hand in hand down in the park with a squeeze and a sigh and that twinkle in your eye...

all that sunshine banishes the dark

THERE ARE some things I can't help. Like biting my nails (I know I KNOW) or putting tons of butter on my waffles at Roscoe's Chicken & Waffles (it's delicious). Another one I can't help is my love for Nicole Richie. I know she got all scary skinny, then plumped up a bit, and now is back to looking all Ethiopian-like, but I like her clothes. I can't help that. I don't care if Rachel Zoe helped her get out of her pink Uggs, long ratty extensions, and horrible poses. My love for her is unconditional.

So it's no surprise that I love this too:

Not sure about the sunglasses, but the high-waisted shorts over the bodysuit leotard thing and Louboutins I love. I haven't gotten myself any wide-legged jeans or high-waisted shorts/jeans yet, but it's on my list. I don't know how this would look on most other people, but she seems to be able to pull it off.

London Sole

A great alternative to Chanel ballet flats, if that's what tickles your fancy. Certainly tickles my fancy. They have several styles, and while they are much cheaper than Chanel's ballet flats, they are still priced around $155, depending on your choice of style. I like the simple ballet and the quilted as shown above.

Excited

I'M EXCITED. So everyone probably knows about Kate Moss' thang with Topshop, but nothing has really tickled my fancy. I feel like you can get those waistcoats at any Forever 21/H&M type store, and the long skirts just aren't my style. EXCEPT... the white one-shoulder dress coming at the end of this week. I have to be on top of it to get it, because my size usually sells out first. It's in the June/July issue of Teen Vogue (why is it June/July? Why doesn't my birthday month of June get its own issue?) along with other items from the line.

Harlow Tees

HARLOW TEES. Despite all the cocaine use, and seeing her face on every single advertisement from Versace to Rimmel, I still love Kate Moss. That's why I think this Harlow shirt is perfect for all Moss lovers. If Miss Moss doesn't tickle your model fancy, Harlow also makes similar shirts with Linda Evangelista, Cindy Crawford, Gisele, and other's faces on them as well. Hmm... it appears RevolveClothing's website isn't working right now, I'll post pictures later (even though you probably know what shirt I'm talking about).

(Pssst... have you checked out Kate Moss' line at Topshop? Doesn't do much for me, unfortunately)

Love is..

Yeah, I know. OMG.

I Slept With Dylan First!

I must have this Junk Food shirt. I'm not so much a t-shirt kinda gal, but this is an exception. Season 2 of 90210 is coming out very soon in May and even though I was about... seven or so when it did it doesn't matter. I've always thought I was born in the wrong decade. Anyway.

I love Luke Perry. Or more like Dylan McKay. Before he left the show and came back with a receding hairline. Who cares if Brandon has sparkling blue eyes (though they are quite pretty)? Dylan is so nonchalant about everything and drives a motorcycle! He's always held the key to my heart. And even though Brenda is supposed to be a bitch in real life, she's great with Dylan on the show (screw Kelly). Must have this! Available here along with several others.

(Look how good Dylan looks on the shirt!)

Random

This isn't actually something I've worn, but more of a product of boredom. I could see it as something suitable for work.

White button down - Express (a hand-me-down from my sistuh)
Black velvet vest - Guess
Cream/gold striped Cardigan - H&M
Black Skirt - H&M
Black tights

I have so many potential outfits and pieces in my closet that I never get the opportunity to put together and wear. One day I will live some fancy luxurious life with white Persian cats and Harry Winston diamonds and I'll go to balls (do people still have 'balls'? Like Cinderella style?) in fancy Vera Wang gowns. Someday.

I shouldn't...

...but I love Lindsay Lohan's Marc Jacob's shoes! I feel guilty because she's wearing them and I don't like to be associated with liking things with girls who let their flowershops hang out, but I really do like them. To redeem me, however, I did see them first on a model on the H&M website in white. I don't like her taupe colored ones, I prefer black or white (taupe washes me out), but they're lovely! I can't find them anywhere though! :(

Tights in California

New York

Is it okay to still be wearing tights in April in California? The days are sunny and warm with a chilly breeze every now and then, and I sort of feel like I can't wear them anymore. But I love tights. They seem so simple and forgettable, but they're so versatile and do so much to an outfit. I wish I were in New York, where fashion seems to go beyond just premium denim and sleeveless tops. It's more interesting, more unique. Or maybe I'm just jaded by west coast style.

Photos from The Satorialist.