Friday, February 27, 2009

Readers' Poll

Hello dearies. Do not worry, your fashionista is still alive and kickin'. But she cannot for the life of her decide: For a night out at Mansion, clad in a not-very-Mansion-like $4.99 dress from Goodwill (that's right, I love this thing!), which purse should she choose?

This vintage-y number from Gap complements the dress. But it doesn't dress it up, instead complementing its very Williamsburg aesthetic.

















This college-y Coach bag fits a club night better, but it's ridiculously obvious and outdated, though I like it anyway.
















Which one do you like better? Tell me in the comments, and later I'll reveal which one I actually chose.

Sunday, February 22, 2009

Freida Pinto in Galliano at the Oscars


Never mind what I'm wearing today (that would be sweats right now, though more interesting posts about my clothes are coming, I swear). It's rare that a dress truly takes my breath away, but John Galliano's creation on Freido Pinto this Oscar night did just that. It's refreshing, original, eye-catching, sophisticated while still youthful, and tasteful. Miley, you can eat your wedding cake. (Oh, but I forgive you, you're 16).

Friday, February 13, 2009

Happy Almost Valentine's Day!


















Comin' atcha live from National Airport, en route to Chi-town. On Wednesdays, we wear pink.

Help a vagina today. Or, help your own vagina.

P.S. -- Tank top, The Gap via Goodwill.

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Fetch me my riding crop!



















Coat, H&M; scarf, Ralph Lauren; shirt, J.Crew; jeans, Lucky. This is simple, but I am completely obsessed with button-down shirts on women, especially ones that once belonged to men, or are designed for men. Also I love this shirt because it has a little ruffle instead of a collar, nodding to its female audience. (This is the part where I reveal myself to be a member of JCrewaholics Anonymous).

I have $100 to spend on a pair of black everyday flats. This is tricky, because with $100 you could buy 2 pairs of Steve Madden shoes in different colors, but are Steve Maddens ever satisfying and soul-elevating? Let's hear a resounding no. So, after scoping out the ubiquitous ShoeMania, I decided to leave the bargain brands and move on to designer sales -- and I was in luck, because Barney's had recently unloaded a bunch of Manolos, etc. on Loehmann's. When I got to Loehmann's, of course the merch was already picked over (the sale started a few days ago), but I did find 2 pairs of adorable Sigerson Morrison flats (one was way over $100, but still). The expensive one was a shiny satin with thin, black patent-leather buckles and barely covered the toe, which could have created interesting toe cleavage if I had nice feet.

Hello, I'm a sweet little flat that looks gorgeous by itself, but hideous on you! Mwahaha.

















The other was a brown suede ballet flat...so elegant and simple! But not so fast, Armchair Fashionista. Being a wide-footed freak, you can wear very few types of shoes without being in pain (those being flip flops and Uggs). Delicate little ballet flats with toe cleavage are made for people with slender little feet, not you, whose feet look like pigs in a blanket wearing them! Oh right, duh. So I walked away with no shoes, but will revisit this pleasant little conundrum on Thursday, when I hit some sample sales and see if consignment store Tokio 7 plans to pay me for the nice things I recently gave them. Then I'll see if they have any acceptable flats. Doubtful, but a girl can dream...

Saturday, February 7, 2009

It's a Union Pool outfit


















Dress, Maude, New Orleans; tights, probably my mom's; shoes, Urban Outfitters; earrings, somewhere random and cheap; ring, Bora via Union Square Holiday Market.

*Note to the uninitiated: Union Pool is a quintessential don't-call-them-hipster hangout that just happens to be a couple of blocks from my apartment. I don't go there that often, but when I do, I always notice/admire two things: 1) The balls it takes to wear glasses when you don't actually need them, 2) The way a handlebar mustache kind of looks like a caterpillar when soaked in PBR. All in all it's a pretty rockin' place though.











Wednesday, February 4, 2009

If going pantless in the winter is wrong, I never want to be right



































Long cardigan/duster, Banana Republic; Belt, H&M; woolen tights, probably my mom's; boots, Franco Sarto via DSW; ring, Soho street vendor.

Sunday, February 1, 2009

Not the most creative outfit


but it works.
Cardigan, J.Crew; top, American Eagle; 7 Jeans; necklace is a present. Didn't feel like being creative today.