tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75323319633305289992024-03-05T09:48:19.046-08:00Shoes and Diet CokeMusings about current events, fashion and food.Nichehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06894870146316396002noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7532331963330528999.post-14175564336188864802011-02-16T17:04:00.000-08:002011-02-16T17:06:53.427-08:00New York Fashion WeekNYFW is over in a day. Expect summary of the best of fashion and the best of fashion I would actually buy and wear.Nichehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06894870146316396002noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7532331963330528999.post-34828388335582322272011-02-16T16:47:00.000-08:002011-02-16T17:03:44.262-08:00SaladThe weekly struggle between eating healthy and just eating anything that is around never ends. Basically eating healthy comes down to<br /><br />1. learning how to throw random stuff in your pantry and fridge together<br />2. buying random stuff to leave in your pantry and fridge<br /><br />Last night, we had a very unhealthy frozen chicken pot pie, mini-quiche and popcorn chicken meal. Thanks Costco for giving us such great convenience food. They were all amazingly tasty.<br /><br />To balance that, I made a salad. Thanks to Costco again for providing most ingredients again! It's a good and bad place. You can buy 5 baby romaine heads in a bag and a box of frozen popcorn chicken. <br /><br /><b>Ingredients</b><br /><br />Salad<br />a few handfuls of spinach<br />a few stalks of romaine lettuce<br />cubed tomato (much as you want)<br />finely diced red onion (much as you want)<br />two small handfuls of pecans, toasted<br />one handful of dried cranberries<br />finely diced ham<br />[whatever protein, lettuce, veggies, crunchy and sweet things you have on hand]<br /><br />Dressing<br />1/4 cup cider vinegar<br />2-3 teaspoons brown sugar<br />1 tablespoon finely diced red onion<br />grapeseed oil<br /><br />Instructions<br /><br />1. Put together all salad ingredients except ham.<br />2. Saute ham in a little oil until slightly crispy. Cool slightly and put in salad.<br />3. Saute red onion briefly until softened.<br />4. Pour in cider vinegar in red onion pan.<br />5. Heat up vinegar and add brown sugar.<br />6. Leave at low boil until slightly thickened. It will boil down a bit. <br />7. Remove from heat and cool if you can wait.<br />8. Add grapeseed oil to vinegar when it cools down slightly. <br />9. Shake dressing mixture and add to salad.<br />10. Grind some pepper if you like. <br /><br />If you have some great dressing, you can finish at step 2. That's even better. I had no idea where the balsamic vinegar was and no other dressing so I had to improvised.Nichehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06894870146316396002noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7532331963330528999.post-25984269727021840192011-02-05T16:10:00.000-08:002011-02-05T16:47:42.686-08:00Online MagazinesI miss blueprint and domino. I still have the first issue of blueprint and it is still really good. The new online magazines are not as well made (no surprise there as I'm sure the budgets are much smaller).<br /><br />Lonny is an online shelter magazine that is from someone who worked at Domino. I don't care to check who it is because it would make no difference to me. As a result of its founders, it is actually a very nice online magazine. Rue is a shelter magazine too, I think. However, it has a lot more fashion/beauty product content than Lonny. Both are fairly established now. Most people who read design blogs know about them. <br /><br />As for High Gloss and Matchbook, I found both boring but Matchbook better than High Gloss. Unfortunately, both premiered for their February issues within a week of each other (at least within a week of me knowing about them on various blogs).<br /><br />High Gloss, are you really doing a travel piece on Napa Valley's fancy hotels and shops? It is such an insipid choice. And the fashion in this magazine? Terrible, investment pieces are great but it's doubtful that anyone who can afford a Burberry trench really needs yet another magazine telling you that it is a good investment. And the Marc Jacobs bag in that piece is from last season. Try selling something that is actually coming out this Spring '11. My mom bought that bag before Christmas. I'm doubtful that it will be released in black until next fall if they decide to bring it back. I was told it sold extremely well. However, High Glass had a really nice cover. If I was to choose between it and Matchbox at the bookstore, I would have picked this one. I loved the use of black.<br /><br />Matchbox is great but the cover was so boring. Not eye-capturing at all. The pink is pretty but dull. The cover subject is an attractive but not beautiful woman with her dog. Inside the magazine is great content. It also had a fashion piece on investment clothing but instead of a dozen, it had 50 items. They also had the trench but the other choices were better. However, I still stand that no one needs to be told what the classics are. That's why they are classics. Everyone has it or knows they should get one. Matchbox traveled to Peru which is a great choice. Their interior design piece was on a studio apartment in Chelsea. Also different. So far I liked it better. <br /><br />To sum it up, Lonny and Rue are strong choices but if you want to give a new one a shot, go for Matchbox. Hopefully High Gloss improves but really most of these magazines are interchangeable. I don't see much of a specific type target reader for either magazine.Nichehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06894870146316396002noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7532331963330528999.post-9949100164009719212011-02-01T12:54:00.000-08:002011-02-01T13:39:58.638-08:00iPad and magazine appsI have now tried the Elle magazine, the Martha Stewart Living and the Vogue UK apps for the iPad device. Out of these 3 apps, the only one I recommend is the Elle Magazine app. I will briefly describe each one and basically explain why they are great but still disappointing. <br /><br />The Martha Stewart app is a one-off issue like a special-edition for a holiday or wedding. The app version of the magazine is specially designed for the iPad. This means this issue can only be bought through the device. You cannot buy it from the newstands. Basically, being an Ipad issue means the images are amazingly crisp and the features are interactive. This makes for a great experience. However, once you finish reading it, there is little use for the app. You can use the recipes and enjoy the ideas but you would have to open this app each and every time. With multi-tasking functionality now, it is not a big deal but just annoying. Plus you have to keep the app on your iPad forever or until you never want to read it again. I have not tried to delete it before but i am wary that you will delete the purchase. I know you can upload your purchases to iTunes but I have not tested this feature yet. I'm a little too scared to try. <br /><br />The Vogue UK app is not a special edition created for the iPad. It is their actual December 2010 issue with Emma Watson on the cover with extras and interactivity added for the iPad. This included behind the scenes video of the cover and feature shoot with Emma Watson. It has a nice little interview with her. There is also a video on the beauty shoot with the makeup artist Lisa Eldridge. This is great because she has a website that she posts makeup application instructions on and she is very good at those kinds of videos. Also the price is a bonus because it charged £4.99 which just under $8CAD. This is much cheaper than buying a copy at Chapters Indigo where it usually costs over $10 and about 4-6 weeks late. It is now even cheaper because the December 2010 issue is a back-issue. That is a problem because it is the ONLY issue available. They have not made any effort to put up other issues. I don't know if this is a money, staffing or lack of interest problem. Or it is all of the above. I try to check up on the Vogue UK site and frequently checking the App Store but it looks like it will just be that one issue for now. <br /><br />The last magazine app is Elle US magazine. It is amazing. The first issue is from October 2010. There is many features and functionality added to the monthly magazine. First things are the corners of the page. There is the contents in the top left corner. In other top corner, you can find any special features. The bottom left corner is an inspiration board that looks like a corkboard. Anything you see in the magazine can be dragged onto this "board." The bottom right feature is my favorite. It is one-tap access to the website, facebook, twitter and email of whatever you are looking at. For example, I saw a photo of Prada flats for Summer 2011 and I wanted to email it to a friend. Since it seamlessly linked to my email app on the iPad, it was so easy. Other features include tapping on the items in the market pages to get a bigger and close-up view. Often there is a 'tap to buy' symbol leading you to an online retailer to buy should you want to. I never have but its a nice feature for those people who can afford to do that kind of thing. There are lots of videos and bonus photos as well. The greatest thing about the Elle US app is that it is free. Each month's issue is sponsored by a company like Lacoste or Armani or Burberry. I think it is effective because the ads are designed to look like the ads of the magazine (often they are the same ads) but with videos adverts included too. Also each month is consistently loaded with features so its not like they stopped trying after the first shot. Not surprisingly, I think their website is the best fashion magazine site out there. I was never a Elle magazine reader but I've grown to like the magazine. I would even consider paying for the iPad version if the price is lower than the print version. <br /><br />What sets Elle apart from Oprah's O Magazine or Wired magazine app is that those magazines cost as much if not more than the paper version. I don't think that is a model that will work in the long run. Mainly my past O magazine one-year subscription cost less than $10 but one issue on the iPad is $4.99. Same with Wired. I rather have the less cool paper copy than pay 4x more for the iPad version.Nichehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06894870146316396002noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7532331963330528999.post-44900238728331308102011-01-26T22:27:00.000-08:002011-01-26T22:31:22.569-08:00ebook wikileaks leaksSo NYTimes is the real winner in the wikileaks diplomatic wires release debacle (other than angry people in Tunisia and Egypt)<br /><br />You can now buy the Open Secrets: WikiLeaks, War and American Diplomacy ebook at nookbook and coming soon to other ebook reader stores. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/opensecrets/?ref=magazine">Here</a>Nichehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06894870146316396002noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7532331963330528999.post-65787291154850097372010-09-16T18:25:00.001-07:002010-09-16T18:25:54.235-07:00I'm backI am giving this another try.Nichehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06894870146316396002noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7532331963330528999.post-18398755199119258682009-11-29T11:00:00.000-08:002009-11-29T11:00:01.169-08:00Look of the Week<p align="center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcE8w_c5G4JE-_oEmy6rzdxPiqdo-WD6IX6dl7BcaQ68Ym3fsbKsKWNKmZWApWKDenw9M5v6KO9c54rkCvD4HB3IFZTc59exQ4y1q3djS_isEzwZoPOxwOxn11OEEECne5GqTZoGgPTe1R/s1600-h/2009-11-29+Marc+Jacob+Fall+2009.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcE8w_c5G4JE-_oEmy6rzdxPiqdo-WD6IX6dl7BcaQ68Ym3fsbKsKWNKmZWApWKDenw9M5v6KO9c54rkCvD4HB3IFZTc59exQ4y1q3djS_isEzwZoPOxwOxn11OEEECne5GqTZoGgPTe1R/s320/2009-11-29+Marc+Jacob+Fall+2009.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399328895570425794" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ_AqiDWGblcnFwPiYurvq5rYQZsLHSXtwrBk2lOku3QEZNk7XF8mFSAu8NyHUxvv3HYDC2yESQtn9lfnxISYN20CHjdsH8BuOjTtXhawYeRwBdpAXLtK3OE80cR9ksM8UJ_iS9tyFBT5P/s1600-h/2009-11-29+Marc+Jacob+Fall+2009+detail.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ_AqiDWGblcnFwPiYurvq5rYQZsLHSXtwrBk2lOku3QEZNk7XF8mFSAu8NyHUxvv3HYDC2yESQtn9lfnxISYN20CHjdsH8BuOjTtXhawYeRwBdpAXLtK3OE80cR9ksM8UJ_iS9tyFBT5P/s320/2009-11-29+Marc+Jacob+Fall+2009+detail.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399328825762533106" /></a></p><br /><br />Marc Jacob again this week. Last week was brunch or lunch with the girls. Well this outfit is definitely dinner and drinks with the girls. It's not bombshell Versace sexy but an overt "trying to impress other women" sexy. Which makes it perfect for a "middle of winter, it's freezing!" girls night. <br /><br />Marc Jacob Fall 2009 RTW<br /><a href="http://www.style.com">Style.com</a>Nichehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06894870146316396002noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7532331963330528999.post-30594685813958987732009-11-22T11:00:00.000-08:002009-11-22T11:00:01.136-08:00Look of the Week<p align="center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJV-BJWEXO_lEVA6Lek46MUAnHNdn-v6C17-Cxs1WwV7uZ7xRT_eqzffBzjdAY1Eh7YRrb8z0RVaaUfkPGpt9b3r8rZY4RYZ5Hqy3PXotMfxpp-Sbv53r6t0wCGlSLVY7i0HArKN-v6KZf/s1600-h/2009-11-22+Marc+by+MJ+Fall+2009.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJV-BJWEXO_lEVA6Lek46MUAnHNdn-v6C17-Cxs1WwV7uZ7xRT_eqzffBzjdAY1Eh7YRrb8z0RVaaUfkPGpt9b3r8rZY4RYZ5Hqy3PXotMfxpp-Sbv53r6t0wCGlSLVY7i0HArKN-v6KZf/s320/2009-11-22+Marc+by+MJ+Fall+2009.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399327593565194274" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoqofciPB2guBxi8fyaUlN8HS0guF0LgdLlFGeJQJtRAVUcOm00oAO2I-zAvatj7EguCO7tm0EfboBkiyMC9SfN5BnDUYgx13jp_wD0tWrStNz2JSdSbBfur_6cjuJ7EbLkNOEkfNsMeZk/s1600-h/2009-11-22+Marc+by+MJ+Fall+2009+detail.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoqofciPB2guBxi8fyaUlN8HS0guF0LgdLlFGeJQJtRAVUcOm00oAO2I-zAvatj7EguCO7tm0EfboBkiyMC9SfN5BnDUYgx13jp_wD0tWrStNz2JSdSbBfur_6cjuJ7EbLkNOEkfNsMeZk/s320/2009-11-22+Marc+by+MJ+Fall+2009+detail.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399327540374569602" /></a></p><br /><br />Perfect outfit for Sunday brunch or lunch with the girls and maybe a bit of shopping or a movie after. It is fun and flirty with the floral skirt but put together with a cozy sweater and boots. Also, the hat adds a nice cover for a late night or a hangover (probably both...ha).<br /><br />Marc by Marc Jacob Fall 2009 RTW<br /><a href="http://www.style.com">Style.com</a>Nichehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06894870146316396002noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7532331963330528999.post-75361494461986820142009-11-15T11:00:00.000-08:002009-11-15T11:00:01.709-08:00Look of the Week<p align="center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmLjftBkQEtiYytr4wrlhvXq9EfG7OeE3PzGI0kpzqCoUnmSPuIxysx-q9_rntVtcOYbQl8M_ArRR96YBWb5i5d5xMSnAiY6KLg5totrgTmOfxbQteB_O9dCZsSa2Z71BfwMAm_xINkFdv/s1600-h/2009-11-15+Marni+Fall+2009.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmLjftBkQEtiYytr4wrlhvXq9EfG7OeE3PzGI0kpzqCoUnmSPuIxysx-q9_rntVtcOYbQl8M_ArRR96YBWb5i5d5xMSnAiY6KLg5totrgTmOfxbQteB_O9dCZsSa2Z71BfwMAm_xINkFdv/s320/2009-11-15+Marni+Fall+2009.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399325523701282466" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGtzMclrilZx46x_GB_b_3eqrXKT8EW6FuOgwQnyntAibUtQuQNpUOwHlGNKjL-NFI84y8llpW3OjGilvSeL5cEnIWN_VoylpX6Td7x_6Xr57qhiM2bPvctMKPhDWS5qFHQ_821TrtbCvD/s1600-h/2009-11-15+Marni+Fall+2009+detail.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGtzMclrilZx46x_GB_b_3eqrXKT8EW6FuOgwQnyntAibUtQuQNpUOwHlGNKjL-NFI84y8llpW3OjGilvSeL5cEnIWN_VoylpX6Td7x_6Xr57qhiM2bPvctMKPhDWS5qFHQ_821TrtbCvD/s320/2009-11-15+Marni+Fall+2009+detail.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399325645709609362" /></a></p><br /><br />Another look that you can actually wear on a regular day. Simply gorgeous sweater dress. A grandma-ish flower design given an edge with the zipper up the middle of the sweater. I wasn't a fan of the tights with open-toe shoe look a few seasons ago when it started. But I think the styling of it has improved a lot. This look does it right because it takes a patterned tight (not pantyhose and not boring tights) and matches it with a platform sandal. I think platform sandals look the best with tights. I'm really not a fan of open-toe booties. <br /><br />Marni Fall 2009 RTW<br /><a href="http://www.style.com">Style.com</a>Nichehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06894870146316396002noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7532331963330528999.post-55806113869242039312009-11-12T16:00:00.000-08:002009-11-12T16:00:03.950-08:00Sephora Gifts 2009 - Eyeliner SetsIt's that time of the year again! Holiday shopping is here and each week I will highlight some of the best beauty gifts available at Sephora. It is really the go to place to pick up holiday gifts. They come pre-packaged with shiny boxes and they are usually pretty good deals compared with individual product costs. I only pick things I would want to receive or would buy to give. Each week will have a theme and this week it is eyeliner sets.<br /><br />There are two brands that have eyeliner sets worth talking about: Urban Decay and Make Up For Ever. In fact, many people think they are basically the same product. Each says they have a creamy texture, glide easily and are water-proof. Both come in many colors and both are very popular. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?categoryId=A17&id=P247366">Hi-Fi 24/7 Set</a> $35CAD/$29USD<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYXOxaIE1gFxBgwRpInnOKF81H_Klf4WszLPeH5Nwq3HZFba-9hfMLX4mUgJhIUOvkwWuDFxI-lPtaoyP2VuVDqQE2KWFclkd2R2XwGrkz4rSmgU7kg_t9Hnv05l4vfEKRuHgm8ap9eEJu/s1600-h/2009-11-11a.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 250px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYXOxaIE1gFxBgwRpInnOKF81H_Klf4WszLPeH5Nwq3HZFba-9hfMLX4mUgJhIUOvkwWuDFxI-lPtaoyP2VuVDqQE2KWFclkd2R2XwGrkz4rSmgU7kg_t9Hnv05l4vfEKRuHgm8ap9eEJu/s320/2009-11-11a.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401962902324053842" /></a><br />This set contains:<br />- 24/7 Eyeliner in Mildew (deep green - EXCLUSIVE)<br />- 24/7 Eyeliner in Zero (black)<br />- 24/7 Eyeliner in 1999 (plum)<br />- 24/7 Eyeliner in Flipside (bright teal)<br />- Heavy Metal Glitter Eyeliner in Distortion (opalescent pearl)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P247367">24/7 Super Stash</a> $43CAD/$36USD<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD_fEGbmWbjL9Du2cBYonqf85N_eFYZvSIzWQsfQuk-wP4aaD9LH7m330qfD68embgZ9nH2qEazKV7ImH94mvdnShDP1iNf0VK9StfmKCesKJl4xDXlW-0C1_F8qBajoKMF1N7wln_q6g3/s1600-h/2009-11-11b.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 250px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD_fEGbmWbjL9Du2cBYonqf85N_eFYZvSIzWQsfQuk-wP4aaD9LH7m330qfD68embgZ9nH2qEazKV7ImH94mvdnShDP1iNf0VK9StfmKCesKJl4xDXlW-0C1_F8qBajoKMF1N7wln_q6g3/s320/2009-11-11b.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401962842621053762" /></a><br />This set contains:<br />- Corrupt (brown sparkle - EXCLUSIVE)<br />- Binge (navy - finally! - EXCLUSIVE)<br />- Eldorado (a new gold - EXCLUSIVE)<br />- Oil Slick (black sparkle - EXCLUSIVE)<br />- Zero (black)<br />- Graffiti (bright green with silver sparkle)<br />- Ransom (bright iridescent purple)<br />- Rockstar (dark purple)<br />- Stash (dark golden green)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P246906"><br />Aqua Eyes Collection Set</a> $35CAD/$35USD<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrqUPp_OsxI-4k-PV5cyu6MrmG3kZMLynkK9NImcsvQaZzpthUpeeBy0ZDuB3h3gllqSvmgmJU6fLPTj-AiwprzeK_NC3eTU9wdakAlBs1KOrKXSWXEc61exDD-jMMyjnvFjDZLCsIKbZs/s1600-h/2009-11-11d.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 250px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrqUPp_OsxI-4k-PV5cyu6MrmG3kZMLynkK9NImcsvQaZzpthUpeeBy0ZDuB3h3gllqSvmgmJU6fLPTj-AiwprzeK_NC3eTU9wdakAlBs1KOrKXSWXEc61exDD-jMMyjnvFjDZLCsIKbZs/s320/2009-11-11d.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401962669654186898" /></a><br />This set contains:<br />- 0L black<br />- 21L dark grey (new)<br />- 12L blue with green highlights<br />- 4L shimmering plum<br />- 23L champagne <br /><br /><a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P246905">Aqua Eyes Collector Set</a> $275CAD/$249USD<br />This is a deal if you break it down per FULL SIZE eyeliner: $11CAD/$10USD<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFYJoA1Hql4J6M4Mlap5uWLb8Wzyow-dbm954_R3dGyQjSnrthklKDVTHnAot9uXdJoQFoWU8oUJ4mv4SGYD9muXxDNWVlWrD3iWRjTy9Q0kUAk6Xjg1hFwFBXSI-o8rfw3JraLCWJOM6T/s1600-h/2009-11-11c.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 250px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFYJoA1Hql4J6M4Mlap5uWLb8Wzyow-dbm954_R3dGyQjSnrthklKDVTHnAot9uXdJoQFoWU8oUJ4mv4SGYD9muXxDNWVlWrD3iWRjTy9Q0kUAk6Xjg1hFwFBXSI-o8rfw3JraLCWJOM6T/s320/2009-11-11c.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401962746559008594" /></a><br />Shades include Aqua Eyes are:<br />Champagne 23L, Fuschia Pink 13L, Purple 11L, Black Purple 6L, Shimmering Plum 4L, Burgandy 18L, Pearly Brown 2L, Light Brown 19L, Light Taupe 24L, Bronze Green 5L, Bronze 10L, Gold 9L, Pistachio 17L, Green 16L, Forest Green 20L, Turquoise 7L, Blue With Green Highlights 12L, Majorelle Blue 15L, Iridescent Navy Blue 3L, Mat Black 0L, Star Black 1L, Dark Grey 21L, Grey 22L, Silver 8L, White 14L.Nichehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06894870146316396002noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7532331963330528999.post-22138104683403321692009-11-10T16:00:00.000-08:002009-11-10T16:00:03.065-08:00Shopbop Designer Lookbook<a href="http://www.shopbop.com/ci/3/lb/brand/jbran/jbrand-01.html">Shopbop</a> is highlighting one of my favourite denim labels: J Brand.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVLOHIAXbdAgkTegp1wr_qlFZPnqgTwFTbGaMR9eMQdJtuwRVxqL2IHIMmc3mzHqwmKvKp_VYlgiIGJC-GhGxop0b8t7ZX4Yd8reXIFW_zWzc3CIvXuiIKWCVSM0yhl8oBmuwBL4jsITGJ/s1600-h/2009-11-10.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 203px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVLOHIAXbdAgkTegp1wr_qlFZPnqgTwFTbGaMR9eMQdJtuwRVxqL2IHIMmc3mzHqwmKvKp_VYlgiIGJC-GhGxop0b8t7ZX4Yd8reXIFW_zWzc3CIvXuiIKWCVSM0yhl8oBmuwBL4jsITGJ/s320/2009-11-10.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401944243032731874" /></a><br /><br />J Brand has some of the best skinny jeans that are around. There are two options for skinny jeans: 10" and 12" ankle circumference. Basically, one is super tight and the other is slightly less tight. Really both are tight but looks amazing and I don't even have nice legs or anything like that. I have never tried their other styles but they are famous for the 10" skinny jean. I recommend it too!<br /><br />J Brand can be found in Canada at Aritzia which means you can actually try them on. However, I think the prices are better online and since Shopbop amazingly offers free shipping to Canada, it's a good alternative (I haven't used Shopbop before because I am broke but I know it is reputable because it is owned by Amazon.com). I also find that there are more sales online. From my experience trying on what is available at Artizia (where I used to go for J Brand), the sizes are pretty consistent across styles and colors/materials.Nichehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06894870146316396002noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7532331963330528999.post-31358429003622320072009-11-09T16:00:00.000-08:002009-11-09T16:00:02.524-08:00InspirationFashion and Design: Two Sides of the Same Coin?<br /><br />I love to read blogs and the two things I enjoy reading the most are fashion and design. I'm not exactly the most artistic person you'll ever know (more like the opposite) but I think it makes sense that ideas used in either fashion or design can apply to the other. For example, I saw this post about using black and navy blue colors together in rooms. It looks amazing, particularly when there is a splash of crisp white thrown in. I just thought, its a nice twist on an all black outfit. <br /><br />What inspired me:<br /><p align="center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbiwMvUq8qZy2t0UU4YAnQTtI3T2khzYcq8dy7fuRe1yswHYA1nNVGRUxL2Toptz0G3XYgEXQ_tz5rFATM4mjN0VNkQGYpOeulljAQZTnnbMIMRuElwWlxJNILK44_OiZenLPJVigmBTXf/s1600-h/2009-11-09a.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 238px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbiwMvUq8qZy2t0UU4YAnQTtI3T2khzYcq8dy7fuRe1yswHYA1nNVGRUxL2Toptz0G3XYgEXQ_tz5rFATM4mjN0VNkQGYpOeulljAQZTnnbMIMRuElwWlxJNILK44_OiZenLPJVigmBTXf/s320/2009-11-09a.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401896550836610466" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhURTVr3sCVRzfGWRhGHi0FX68PIM6QGbYUb-PvrjfiHGu6Kp5UhzjNni9DbDkMmqpzIsMLjAq8zy0LbL-8vhC83bC0MphkJka-3Q6XX-SgKvdjHjy-yuEWfXuAux14rmqkI2EONrLbox8a/s1600-h/2009-11-09b.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhURTVr3sCVRzfGWRhGHi0FX68PIM6QGbYUb-PvrjfiHGu6Kp5UhzjNni9DbDkMmqpzIsMLjAq8zy0LbL-8vhC83bC0MphkJka-3Q6XX-SgKvdjHjy-yuEWfXuAux14rmqkI2EONrLbox8a/s320/2009-11-09b.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401896960982629490" /></a><br /><p align="right"><font size="1"><a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/sf/inspiration/black-and-navy-rooms-097662">Source: Apartment Therapy</a></font></p><br />How it can be done:<br /><p align="center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_ZYiWB2t4_eLuzj7XZyAFBZDbp0FKh8lOCJvTe_R_Xflr7C1MbkTqmmNuiDl4rQdseLwDgQc0VDn6uxQC_4DvuSfZqVyW8dr9Ko7FjdGG0Vtve6ED77ns_KgOhPwNCBYeooxI8PWQliaY/s1600-h/2009-11-09d.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_ZYiWB2t4_eLuzj7XZyAFBZDbp0FKh8lOCJvTe_R_Xflr7C1MbkTqmmNuiDl4rQdseLwDgQc0VDn6uxQC_4DvuSfZqVyW8dr9Ko7FjdGG0Vtve6ED77ns_KgOhPwNCBYeooxI8PWQliaY/s320/2009-11-09d.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401934759364765682" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6W9O-Pafyir0VRyM2wBMIvpW237CGew98S0btfb5sMAXRwBrzsQDNLM7fXC61l4xyWJcLIPQ9hmd_DEEDNQNPBsCk2O0SlfUHnd7aKId5pSubPoTUZXFEebDoi8TvStLER8CYBmsg9cUn/s1600-h/2009-11-09c.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6W9O-Pafyir0VRyM2wBMIvpW237CGew98S0btfb5sMAXRwBrzsQDNLM7fXC61l4xyWJcLIPQ9hmd_DEEDNQNPBsCk2O0SlfUHnd7aKId5pSubPoTUZXFEebDoi8TvStLER8CYBmsg9cUn/s320/2009-11-09c.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401934692604000210" /></a></p><br />(l-r)Vanessa Bruno Bead-embellished bustier dress, Moschino Double-breasted wool dress<br /><p align="right"><font size="1">(<a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com/am/Home.ice">Source: Net-A-Porter</a>)</font></p><br />How to do it with separates:<br /><p align="center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQc8_kUhyhnvFBd2_agjPq8YnlWRMp-V4509cPyQ1NSsHsUjMcnfGpP2uM-DX2Z4ogpcnv_cEopcRuzNqen40GJqZxCGFlSu7xANS-yjS9adwIgOOyNkAX2m8LFxMO115sxl_DGsT5p17V/s1600-h/2009-11-09g.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQc8_kUhyhnvFBd2_agjPq8YnlWRMp-V4509cPyQ1NSsHsUjMcnfGpP2uM-DX2Z4ogpcnv_cEopcRuzNqen40GJqZxCGFlSu7xANS-yjS9adwIgOOyNkAX2m8LFxMO115sxl_DGsT5p17V/s320/2009-11-09g.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401937442993288210" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpF4MeYBS9J0YLQkPbpO_-yl4lbB5FMFjYIR45zL_a2RYHnywanlCCq4t3JX1gWljx-oIdcthYFPkO-7K5hhZXOMeArMkAPPlPy5YHzyuuUesCKJiTjZ1OwvJBYIQsvSbFoXQlKiDOcjWp/s1600-h/2009-11-09f.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpF4MeYBS9J0YLQkPbpO_-yl4lbB5FMFjYIR45zL_a2RYHnywanlCCq4t3JX1gWljx-oIdcthYFPkO-7K5hhZXOMeArMkAPPlPy5YHzyuuUesCKJiTjZ1OwvJBYIQsvSbFoXQlKiDOcjWp/s320/2009-11-09f.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401937397126576962" /></a></p><br />(l-r)Marc Jacob Double-breasted wool-blend coat, Narciso Rodriguez Wool twill off-the-shoulder dress<br />Sometimes you get up in the morning and you just want to wear something simple, easy and black. While a black dress with black tights and black booties is stylish and monochromatic, it can seem really blah when you are already feeling blah. Just add a navy blue wool coat. Even though it still seems understated and somber, the subtle pop of blue gives the whole look just a slight twist with little effort.<br /><p align="right"><font size="1">(<a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com/am/Home.ice">Source: Net-A-Porter</a>)</font></p>Nichehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06894870146316396002noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7532331963330528999.post-37226360329589645302009-11-08T11:00:00.000-08:002009-11-08T11:00:00.564-08:00Look of the Week<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIP23465nZSuTsBPSI3nD2bFsjmAG0UUt_FBj0hyphenhyphenyOeKEuSOGck_V5nIkg67ByvYcZM2Iu5QeOmzdD8xI96YftvbdvW0zs0yfkw_zZnOt_HYnQHnL7nK0ZM98rXqte_Sc0O3WdbDpMMhbN/s1600-h/2009-11-08+DSquared2+Fall+2009.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIP23465nZSuTsBPSI3nD2bFsjmAG0UUt_FBj0hyphenhyphenyOeKEuSOGck_V5nIkg67ByvYcZM2Iu5QeOmzdD8xI96YftvbdvW0zs0yfkw_zZnOt_HYnQHnL7nK0ZM98rXqte_Sc0O3WdbDpMMhbN/s320/2009-11-08+DSquared2+Fall+2009.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399323392763732738" /></a><br /><br />This is classic Dsquared2 styling: trucker hat plus Canadian influence. This is a great everyday look. You can actually imagine yourself wearing it and you can actually imagine a place you can where this (pretty much anywhere). I love the folded up scrubby denim look and it looks best paired with a dressier element. In this look, the red velvet blazer is a great contrast. And I really wish I could get a pair of boots like those, preferable the Burberry ones.<br /><br />DSquared2 Fall 2009 RTW<br /><a href="http://www.style.com/">Style.com</a>Nichehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06894870146316396002noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7532331963330528999.post-44429502456538110962009-11-03T00:37:00.000-08:002009-11-03T00:52:21.915-08:00Funny Quotes from another blogSo I read many blogs. Sometimes they make me angry, sometimes they inspire me, and this time I laughed my head off.<br /><br />I found out about this blogger from the <a href="http://thesartorialist.blogspot.com/">Sartorialist </a>when everyone was talking about how he ditched his wife and hooked up with the French blogger/photographer Garance Doré. At first, I thought "ok, this woman stole someone's husband so I can default to disliking her but lets see whats so great about her" but then I realized these people's relationships are none of my business! hahaha So I added her blog to my Google Reader and she is quite charming and talented. Garance writes in French and it gets translated into English by another blogger who I haven't checked out yet. <br /><br />But back to what I read on <a href="http://www.garancedore.fr/en/2009/11/02/new-york-city-girl/">her blog today</a> that are hilarious:<br /><br /><b>"A photo of me that I like! It’s a miracle! I hate all photos of myself, and the worst of it is that I have this HORRIBLE theory about people who hate photos of themselves. It’s that they think they’re a lot more attractive than they really are. Voilà. So I have this incredible admiration for people who are comfortable with their image...." </b><br />Way too funny and while I never thought of it this way before, I am convinced it is true. I like a lot of pictures of myself...so does that conversely mean I am more attractive than I think I am? That'd be kinda cool<br /><br /><b>"No but seriously now, tell me, do they put something in their lattes so you go through withdrawal thinking I’m-going-to-have-a-breakdown-if-I-don’t-get-my-latte every time you pass within a mile of a Starbucks?"</b><br />Boyf agrees and I just thought it was so true. It's not even that great of a drink but I gotta say I crave my double tall skinny vanilla latte. mmmm its the middle of the night but I could totally go for one.<br /><br />Check out her site:<br /><a href="http://www.garancedore.fr/en/"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK7cdVuge4Xi7wdUGRT5N-_KDzyQkR4hThyphenhyphenvydSDIUsndnscNo4oqcdzfMByOoZC-k6IMvjbXYFKoal7nv3ZGOgey_XgX_Xs3HLwFNoCqh5zM8E7_pzM0LhzpI4pkNYokCuo7duMxswaLG/s1600-h/2009-11-02.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 34px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK7cdVuge4Xi7wdUGRT5N-_KDzyQkR4hThyphenhyphenvydSDIUsndnscNo4oqcdzfMByOoZC-k6IMvjbXYFKoal7nv3ZGOgey_XgX_Xs3HLwFNoCqh5zM8E7_pzM0LhzpI4pkNYokCuo7duMxswaLG/s200/2009-11-02.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399797176274110642" /></a></a>Nichehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06894870146316396002noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7532331963330528999.post-55794275259089712602009-11-01T12:25:00.000-08:002009-11-01T18:11:48.472-08:00Look of the Week<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjacACHU_N8R9ldx6V7mhAYquFqCQNdxCVoUcbZ68g89z7h_98xHXuYjlK1vwcS0X691MroNMhX9rpZ1PkDjSnY64XojPpTQADZ8O_SXQl93SU5ddqBFbHoME4b9QEAJqUlsLdgCVqbW8z1/s1600-h/2009-11-01+Alexander+Wang+Fall+2009.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjacACHU_N8R9ldx6V7mhAYquFqCQNdxCVoUcbZ68g89z7h_98xHXuYjlK1vwcS0X691MroNMhX9rpZ1PkDjSnY64XojPpTQADZ8O_SXQl93SU5ddqBFbHoME4b9QEAJqUlsLdgCVqbW8z1/s320/2009-11-01+Alexander+Wang+Fall+2009.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399236406186491090" /></a><br />Amazing outfit for a 2nd or 3rd date. It's a touch-friendly top, but the outfit is not too dressy.<br /><br />Alexander Wang Fall 2009 RTW<br />Style.comNichehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06894870146316396002noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7532331963330528999.post-76653095063144476942009-07-19T14:32:00.001-07:002009-07-19T14:47:44.271-07:00Per Se Kitchen Hierarchy in NYMag<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://images.nymag.com/images/2/daily/2009/07/20090715_graph_perse_final.gif"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 560px; height: 1145px;" src="http://images.nymag.com/images/2/daily/2009/07/20090715_graph_perse_final.gif" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />I have read many times about the magnificent kitchens and staff at Thomas Keller's establishments Per Se and French Laundry. In <a href="http://newyork.grubstreet.com/2009/07/understanding_per_ses_kitchen.html">NYMag</a>, there is an article about how the kitchen staff is setup and a description of each person's role. It is like a HR graph at some major corporation but about something more interesting. It is interesting that there is very specific job for each person at each station and that most restaurants have a form of this setup. The setup is called the brigade system defined at the Savoy Hotel in the 19th century and it was based on the structure created by European military cooks as far back as the 14th century. Of course, given the cost of a meal at one of these places (not including alcoholic beverages) is about $150-200 per person and requires you to call at 10am exactly X months from the day you desire to eat there in order to get a table, the kitchen better be military precise. The availability of tables could have improved as the economy is in the gutter now which is a good thing for us regular people who want to eat there if we can still afford to and a bad thing for the restaurant. I can't afford to travel to the restaurants nor could I afford to eat there even if I can travel to Cali or NY so I can't really know. However, both places are on my list of places I want to eat in the next 5 years.Nichehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06894870146316396002noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7532331963330528999.post-50339296383217265552009-07-18T22:23:00.000-07:002009-07-18T22:45:57.177-07:00Look of the Week<p align="center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifpEgb5cN-CYMpPtxxLW4SXyTMarbrwFrnoCpjGSt_OfihfjVC97ieXnLAwckSubY7xj74Sxx0UNXszfxayjlMrFPga5HkOc5YvkLtxDTGeIeZHiwP-PQ607vPSFcKW0UB-YfwBYUHkkR9/s1600-h/00280m.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifpEgb5cN-CYMpPtxxLW4SXyTMarbrwFrnoCpjGSt_OfihfjVC97ieXnLAwckSubY7xj74Sxx0UNXszfxayjlMrFPga5HkOc5YvkLtxDTGeIeZHiwP-PQ607vPSFcKW0UB-YfwBYUHkkR9/s320/00280m.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360042941921722866" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3wcHp1jXAsmZQpaJAVYmlM9MDytOl9vwo3bNOKUubml7nHRA4S65F3x2E9c7X5CDrnLYm0PQw3MSg499W7ymKYbSoGbA8cHDbtj_4VAUdOEoLU7IaDBD_19K0kz9yOlJKzfCfr1-kDLUj/s1600-h/00280m_d.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3wcHp1jXAsmZQpaJAVYmlM9MDytOl9vwo3bNOKUubml7nHRA4S65F3x2E9c7X5CDrnLYm0PQw3MSg499W7ymKYbSoGbA8cHDbtj_4VAUdOEoLU7IaDBD_19K0kz9yOlJKzfCfr1-kDLUj/s320/00280m_d.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360043051800428786" /></a></p><br />This design takes two trends I love right now (zipper and bows...so 80's) and puts it in one grey dress. I would definitely wear this but there's no bra which makes this kind of backless dress difficult for me. I love it so much, I don't even care that I wouldn't have any real support in the chest. <br /><br />This bra dilemma reminds me of an article I read recently in <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/16/fashion/16NEWCOMERS.html?ref=fashion">NYTimes </a>about new designers going out on their own. In the article, the designer, Joseph Altuzarra, lives in NYC but designs in Europe. He explained what the buyers at American stores told him will sell better: "They [the buyers] said American women won’t wear dresses without a bra. “The bra thing in America is huge, in comparison to Europe,” he said." This I believe to be true, women here have a much more modest sensibility than <br /><br />Yves Saint Laurent Spring 2009 RTW<br />Model: Chanel Iman<br />Photo: Marcio MadeiraNichehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06894870146316396002noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7532331963330528999.post-21836091420963838132009-07-11T20:46:00.000-07:002009-07-11T20:46:01.078-07:00Look of the Week<p align="center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi03jHJolsibwhyphenhyphenDxM273d6qTBjXmoloNsG3T_Bu1EmrS5RN2uFF81Z4QIF6hnp6L45xdE6MWl9nba4urhldxozwUpGC2fcVYDDqbyLDN5tdmlwG-JMDhRZefW8uV_xnQgbHdj2XDTmozj5/s1600-h/00080m.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi03jHJolsibwhyphenhyphenDxM273d6qTBjXmoloNsG3T_Bu1EmrS5RN2uFF81Z4QIF6hnp6L45xdE6MWl9nba4urhldxozwUpGC2fcVYDDqbyLDN5tdmlwG-JMDhRZefW8uV_xnQgbHdj2XDTmozj5/s320/00080m.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353333743694548546" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkwaCPcPpI8LBISJaxBeKLcN-z5O22anIaSrQ4AKVtvLiWFI6K21jhcnyaVCmjRRTOPIjDO_brlZjgQwjlEDJgaV4mwvV6msRDMsigWZKZywItURylgNVaXGdVB5Jyvxs3_Hhx6ivLN5z-/s1600-h/00080m_d.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkwaCPcPpI8LBISJaxBeKLcN-z5O22anIaSrQ4AKVtvLiWFI6K21jhcnyaVCmjRRTOPIjDO_brlZjgQwjlEDJgaV4mwvV6msRDMsigWZKZywItURylgNVaXGdVB5Jyvxs3_Hhx6ivLN5z-/s320/00080m_d.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353333820314340594" /></a></p><br />This is one of the best outfits with shorts that I have seen. It's sleek and simple. It doesn't look like you are going to a bbq or the beach but it also doesn't look like one of those shorts that need to be pressed like dress pants. And the accessories are great. The graphic clutch and the pinky ring are so cute. <br /><br />Dries Van Noten Spring 2009 RTW<br />Model: Sigrid Agren <br />Photo: Marcio MadeiraNichehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06894870146316396002noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7532331963330528999.post-38530440884161032952009-07-04T21:00:00.000-07:002009-07-04T21:00:17.412-07:00Look of the Week<p align="center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkW7IkbzT-Xt8kb8JqvDhNBMQXFuEh7kdrP14x3cG9nsLZnyIBSp-_vzgVwomUykLAjx2gawXEclDV4BnauEFCIyNghdOw1eadhX4aVkd4W4lGRLFEG25RMQm4deGEsSAERgeeZHOr3i3t/s1600-h/00490m.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkW7IkbzT-Xt8kb8JqvDhNBMQXFuEh7kdrP14x3cG9nsLZnyIBSp-_vzgVwomUykLAjx2gawXEclDV4BnauEFCIyNghdOw1eadhX4aVkd4W4lGRLFEG25RMQm4deGEsSAERgeeZHOr3i3t/s320/00490m.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353008046902555346" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZufI4rWghy_klFIaWU_oqxVd8bRp3Hg9ZypGXvEaT4AYyj83cqDpmCE-6g9hPDHKDJI-A5WW7wxgZI_AgRlU1WwnMAsRvtIg2uGKZ5DMsgMx8IGScNWyQ0Kgbl4QPaFSm61Zi1ME0fnC5/s1600-h/00490m_d.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZufI4rWghy_klFIaWU_oqxVd8bRp3Hg9ZypGXvEaT4AYyj83cqDpmCE-6g9hPDHKDJI-A5WW7wxgZI_AgRlU1WwnMAsRvtIg2uGKZ5DMsgMx8IGScNWyQ0Kgbl4QPaFSm61Zi1ME0fnC5/s320/00490m_d.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353008148724093698" /></a></p><br />I love this party outfit. It is a unique color that few people would be wearing. Also the knots and folds standout but are too outlandish. It would definitely be the chicest outfit in the room with the best rock star shoes.<br /><br />Lanvin Spring 2009 RTW<br />Model: Diana Farkhullina<br />Photo: Marcio MadeiraNichehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06894870146316396002noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7532331963330528999.post-27101927274705237992009-06-29T12:00:00.000-07:002009-06-29T12:00:13.031-07:00Look of the Week<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN1JDMOP5OBfO_xi-7edKBw_2sClsihhyphenhyphenAbUp3rHU3JFhrsrCNTYU4JK9w7HVkI7pxRMlZ60LMPY-GlwmchdH3LIPNWrIV-HdS0XpsM4TU1g1hBHlkm6OTCDedwRC2eQsnkIsU_nyHntIL/s1600-h/Ann+Demeulemeester_00350m.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN1JDMOP5OBfO_xi-7edKBw_2sClsihhyphenhyphenAbUp3rHU3JFhrsrCNTYU4JK9w7HVkI7pxRMlZ60LMPY-GlwmchdH3LIPNWrIV-HdS0XpsM4TU1g1hBHlkm6OTCDedwRC2eQsnkIsU_nyHntIL/s400/Ann+Demeulemeester_00350m.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352597893276627186" /></a><br />Best example of accessory (chain necklace) as top. Also the use of the silver complements the cool look of the crisp white blazer and high-waisted shorts. <br /> <br />Ann Demeulemeester Spring 2009 RTW<br />Model: Sophie Srej<br />Photo: Marcio MadeiraNichehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06894870146316396002noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7532331963330528999.post-70777526119566455782009-06-28T20:45:00.000-07:002009-06-28T20:51:13.521-07:00Just Bought: CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund A. Wang Jacket<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsnDqK5MAoiOzSpeDt-_J0WkEKnl4HI6vn3ESUlAw8OozMjeMJ9d31YEZdYqDY-P9wvFPUwZ78k7VgDTKIA4xgKZ5PRExrOdrnoSgIqhXHA_KnlF5nWLKQJnSiRXGzJzgQv2G4nI4JDFdE/s1600-h/wang_cfda_01_all.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsnDqK5MAoiOzSpeDt-_J0WkEKnl4HI6vn3ESUlAw8OozMjeMJ9d31YEZdYqDY-P9wvFPUwZ78k7VgDTKIA4xgKZ5PRExrOdrnoSgIqhXHA_KnlF5nWLKQJnSiRXGzJzgQv2G4nI4JDFdE/s320/wang_cfda_01_all.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351477378597819650" /></a><br />I dropped by the Gap earlier this week and saw the new CFDA clothes. The Vena Cava designs were nice from afar but up close, the print design wasn't very attractive. Particularly the pants. They looked like something a child in kindergarten drew on their own pants. However the Alexander Wang designs were quite nice. At first I was attracted to the cropped motorcycle jacket but when I tried it on, it was way to big/boxy and made me look wider. I then tried on the zip-front blazer (second top on the right in top photo or photo below). It was perfection.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoZVRUW-HV3uk7glZaIZpqmNwjfsqs1xgl4Hi_gSxlj_Dhufpu49zQw3Rtw8vwZq7EuNU0UXyDmko9CZAaCuMNLs81j5UVZftRu7qWfOIRwiI6f4yAr6aNXG7_muH6dBx74DkOZalNLM4v/s1600-h/gap+cdfa+jacket.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoZVRUW-HV3uk7glZaIZpqmNwjfsqs1xgl4Hi_gSxlj_Dhufpu49zQw3Rtw8vwZq7EuNU0UXyDmko9CZAaCuMNLs81j5UVZftRu7qWfOIRwiI6f4yAr6aNXG7_muH6dBx74DkOZalNLM4v/s320/gap+cdfa+jacket.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351477710001004370" /></a><br /><br />On me:<br /><p align="center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2PJqo_3hFPLUgoYqOxXKL42B8c9_Bay5YvWWZcfm22AfXRHHJnToflN3cxrHVk3Wlsy0qjqr6W3buk1Zv2Ey3F3htEId_70j8COrnBzYtuGCuBn9_HuasNGVFjQDeHcacIJN1c8rop48S/s1600-h/IMG_0788_cropped.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 158px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2PJqo_3hFPLUgoYqOxXKL42B8c9_Bay5YvWWZcfm22AfXRHHJnToflN3cxrHVk3Wlsy0qjqr6W3buk1Zv2Ey3F3htEId_70j8COrnBzYtuGCuBn9_HuasNGVFjQDeHcacIJN1c8rop48S/s320/IMG_0788_cropped.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352588765842105042" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh04N3f3sIfBY4xs8qz2KVHebhghI0rcD28HIszEWqBkWWSC5jgG0-bB17fHDP2zf1D1J280kEQ41_3w8jxdC89JEEss_D4Uu4OSdA8iawvHC3mVHU00ClNMnZ00UA7tlVfSD1warUjjEhj/s1600-h/IMG_0787_cropped.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 160px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh04N3f3sIfBY4xs8qz2KVHebhghI0rcD28HIszEWqBkWWSC5jgG0-bB17fHDP2zf1D1J280kEQ41_3w8jxdC89JEEss_D4Uu4OSdA8iawvHC3mVHU00ClNMnZ00UA7tlVfSD1warUjjEhj/s320/IMG_0787_cropped.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352588628150827266" /></a>Nichehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06894870146316396002noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7532331963330528999.post-80887482167401055312009-06-25T21:38:00.000-07:002009-06-25T21:46:59.809-07:00Emma Watson - Burberry A/W '09 BTS<object width="480" height="295"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube-nocookie.com/v/JioIKQ0OPfk&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube-nocookie.com/v/JioIKQ0OPfk&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="295"></embed></object><br /><br />An exclusive Emma Watson and Burberry's Christian Bailey interviews from the behind the scenes photo shoots in London. Great song in the background. Again, she looks amazing.Nichehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06894870146316396002noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7532331963330528999.post-42931852232580871592009-06-25T21:30:00.000-07:002009-06-25T21:44:22.352-07:00True Blood Season 2<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq5J0uHSH37XjcW4_cngJd9FeT6fl1p2aUti66lWApgHoLnpWKJuYkbAtX5XY3_p681_dP56wr-cFFPZ1_0x-FgXe3agID9kktk6vlqPZWeP9Ujn5itrpZ6ezJxESXdSPJyqLIsVRB55kM/s1600-h/tv_true_blood01.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq5J0uHSH37XjcW4_cngJd9FeT6fl1p2aUti66lWApgHoLnpWKJuYkbAtX5XY3_p681_dP56wr-cFFPZ1_0x-FgXe3agID9kktk6vlqPZWeP9Ujn5itrpZ6ezJxESXdSPJyqLIsVRB55kM/s400/tv_true_blood01.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351483240234834370" /></a><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Thanks to a Japanese scientist's invention of synthetic blood, vampires have progressed from legendary monsters to fellow citizens overnight. And while humans have been safely removed from the menu, many remain apprehensive about these creatures "coming out of the coffin." Religious leaders and government officials around the world have chosen their sides, but in the small Louisiana town of Bon Temps, the jury is still out.<br /><br />Local waitress Sookie Stackhouse (Anna Paquin), however, knows how it feels to be an outcast. "Cursed" with the ability to listen in on people's thoughts, she's also open-minded about the integration of vampires — particularly when it comes to Bill Compton (Stephen Moyer), a handsome 173-year-old living up the road. But at the service of Bill's less virtuous vampire associates, Sookie is drawn into a series of catastrophes that will put their love to the test.<br /><br />The latest hit series from 'Six Feet Under' creator Alan Ball, 'True Blood' delves into the meticulously-crafted world of novelist Charlaine Harris. Described by the Emmy®-winning Ball as "popcorn for smart people," the first season of ‘True Blood' caused an overnight sensation — and the new installments only build on his colorful cast of supernatural misfits.</span><br /><br />True Blood was back for season 2 on June 14. It's on every Sunday and there will be 12 episodes. I think it is a great show about vampires and I love the relationship between Sookie and Bill who are also dating in real life. It is HBO's 3rd most popular show after SATC and the Sopranos which is pretty impressive. Watch the first season and catch up if you aren't already into the show.Nichehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06894870146316396002noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7532331963330528999.post-65107094131398307052009-06-22T23:14:00.000-07:002009-06-23T23:17:45.215-07:00Look of the Week<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRstXe5iLqDtjtKnYe5WeXWPNBiCjB7RYlufWhp9a71To2ej1IJwmQHvytvz6QgUgoyyH_vc1qn8ePU7NIq1RrV1uj8oROIgvnwvRH-Ea51h8jZCc0Fud6F_U3mlcTh8wReSg3LN1roROO/s1600-h/adidas+by+stella+spring+2009rtw.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRstXe5iLqDtjtKnYe5WeXWPNBiCjB7RYlufWhp9a71To2ej1IJwmQHvytvz6QgUgoyyH_vc1qn8ePU7NIq1RrV1uj8oROIgvnwvRH-Ea51h8jZCc0Fud6F_U3mlcTh8wReSg3LN1roROO/s320/adidas+by+stella+spring+2009rtw.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350774400728040354" /></a><br />In honor of the start of Wimbledon this week here is an all white look that would be perfectly cute for the grass court.<br /><br />Adidas by Stella McCartney Sprint 2009 RTW<br />Model: ???<br />Photo: Marcio MadeiraNichehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06894870146316396002noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7532331963330528999.post-44934749129177640352009-06-16T12:00:00.000-07:002009-06-16T12:55:45.518-07:00Are these worth it?I desperately want a romper style jumpsuit. I consider this one of those trends that I might easily regret in about 3 months but I really want one now. However, if you go to the fast-fashion stores like Zara or H&M, they are really not attractive looking. Two similar ones that I have found that I think look great are both regularly $500! Even with the Vanessa Bruno ones at $200, I think it is excessive for something that I won't have any desire to wear next year. One summer of ironic 70's flashback (at least I wasn't born in that decade lol) is enough even if the style is still hot next year. <br /><br />Catherine Holstein Jumper $554<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWa7U-GvAc_lDNECZ9U9yldpV0HzltjrKRfPjo1xIFjY49Hqd076Qr2HQae7BCBKacVFs7yW5QHlWlqrdv0NYchTFouWYJdjh6MDAdilwf04GaBH2gOCagtvBKEO-7Bzff7IqalO_YSoHN/s1600-h/Catherine+Holstein+%24554+Silk+jumper.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 256px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWa7U-GvAc_lDNECZ9U9yldpV0HzltjrKRfPjo1xIFjY49Hqd076Qr2HQae7BCBKacVFs7yW5QHlWlqrdv0NYchTFouWYJdjh6MDAdilwf04GaBH2gOCagtvBKEO-7Bzff7IqalO_YSoHN/s320/Catherine+Holstein+%24554+Silk+jumper.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347817179687436306" /></a><br /><br />Vanessa Bruno Athé Playsuit $510 now $204<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAFkV2SgvcwBB9hMJdHo2gKBXOLUsU5E9xsWZLYHUJXGG1xjh6Fts0lcNxeLOYgAuh3C7juCpnasYnkfnYtMhngwomp96mqPfuH2v8NxXw1XJ3jGYcnny1yO4dZe_7JinePLsaO_Bro2iB/s1600-h/Vanessa+Bruno+Athe++Sleeveless+cotton-blend+playsuit+%24510+now+%24204.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAFkV2SgvcwBB9hMJdHo2gKBXOLUsU5E9xsWZLYHUJXGG1xjh6Fts0lcNxeLOYgAuh3C7juCpnasYnkfnYtMhngwomp96mqPfuH2v8NxXw1XJ3jGYcnny1yO4dZe_7JinePLsaO_Bro2iB/s320/Vanessa+Bruno+Athe++Sleeveless+cotton-blend+playsuit+%24510+now+%24204.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347817622806391266" /></a><br /><br />So is it worth a couple hundred to buy one of these? They are so much nicer than the ones I've seen so far but they are also way beyond what I would normally spend on a trend item....Nichehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06894870146316396002noreply@blogger.com0