12.19.2010
TheWellSet to Move to Houston in 2011
All changes, even the most longed for, have their melancholy; for what we leave behind us is a part of ourselves; we must die to one life before we can enter another.
~Anatole France
12.07.2010
The Dancing Bird/Woman Might Be a Bit Much But the Music is Good.
Follow the Lights with Rihanna at about 7.20 is my fave song.
12.03.2010
Something to Consider
I have come to the frightening conclusion that I am the decisive element. It is my personal approach that creates the climate. It is my daily mood that makes the weather. I possess tremendous power to make a life miserable or joyous. I can be a tool of torture, or an instrument of inspiration. I can humiliate or humor, hurt or heal. In all situations, it is my response that decides whether a crisis will be escalated or de –escalated, and a person humanized or dehumanized. If we treat people as they are, we make them worse. If we treat people as they ought to be, we help them become what they are capable of becoming.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Obsession du Jour: Delish Pantsss
Who even needs an upper body when you could wear these luscious pants on your lower body?
I am OBSESSED. These camel pants from mango.com are all that and a bag of chips: camel, leather, trouser cut, high wasted. I want, I need.
Alas, they are sold out of all real women have curves sizes, but such is life.
If you are a tiiiiiny person then run, don't walk, to mango.com and get your hands on these pants sent from the heavens. They are all of $260ish and worth every penny.
Good suggestion for Santa as well. I want those boots too, but can't find them on the website. What a tease!
I am OBSESSED. These camel pants from mango.com are all that and a bag of chips: camel, leather, trouser cut, high wasted. I want, I need.
Alas, they are sold out of all real women have curves sizes, but such is life.
If you are a tiiiiiny person then run, don't walk, to mango.com and get your hands on these pants sent from the heavens. They are all of $260ish and worth every penny.
Good suggestion for Santa as well. I want those boots too, but can't find them on the website. What a tease!
12.02.2010
12.01.2010
What I am Buying Now
Sorry for the absence of posts - I've been in Argentina on a trip of a lifetime. I just wanted to write a quickie about some shoes I saw on a girl in Buenos Aires in the famous cemetery La Recoleta (Lots of pics to come soon).
Or course I'm in this most unbelievable location and I see this girl with these shoes and it was love at first sight. The only difference is that hers were made of suede but other than that these are pretty much a dead ringer. Hers were from some ambiguous boutique in London, too bad but I've found a match on Zappos.com And that price? - Perfecto.
11.17.2010
Cee Lo & Gwyneth Paltrow: A Cover Story
I cannot get enough of Cee Lo's new album, listen to it below and then buy it because it's great, but when I saw old Gwinney Patlrow covering his 'Forget You' (I prefer the other F word there, personally) I was at a loss for words. Last night was my first time to watch Glee and I was, eh, pleasantly contented with what I anticipated it to be like. Lots of good music, mediocre character building with some minor un-PC humor along the way (gay jokes anyone?). I might watch it a few more times, but probably won't record it. Can someone please explain the infatuation with this show to me? I know I am late to the party, but I don't really get it. Sorry.
11.15.2010
Austin RiffRaff: MP3:: Download new Girl Talk album
Girl Talk's new album is up for free download today. The system is pretty sluggish but if you continue to try you can download the album as one seamless track or seperate mp3's. You can download it at Girl Talk: All Day
Get more Austin RiffRaff goodness here.
11.10.2010
Marc Jacobs in Drag and He's HOT
You think I could get him to loan me that coat and those shoes? Love it.
The (Un)Domesticated Diva is Back! Permanent Marker Fix
The (Un)Domesticated Diva, Jacqueline Grisham |
I genuinely like Halloween. I like to carve pumpkins, give candy out to trick or treaters (although the kids here ride around golf carts-lazy daisies), and I like to dress up in costume and guess what other people are as well. This year, I pondered many ideas on who to be- Lady Gaga or Snooki originally topped my list. While I do love a good leotard/tights combo, and definitely some major hairspray and a reason to purchase a bump-it would have been money, I decided to do something a little cleverer. Inspired by Aftony’s Fannie Mae and Freddy Mac combo two years ago during the financial meltdown, my husband and I brainstormed about all the recent news stories for inspiration. Somehow we decided on being the BP oil spill.
In an effort to not look too political, I decided the details: blue shirt for him, blue dress for me both with something spilled on it. I wrote a “B” on mine (I thought it was ironic and funny to take the B) and he got the “P” (Again, the irony). It was all very witty until I wrote the “P” on one side of his shirt in permanent marker, flipped it over and wrote the “P” on the other side. I picked up the shirt and yikes, there is a giant “P” on my husband’s wooden kitchen table in black permanent marker.
After cursing the spirits of Halloween, I tried everything I could think of: nail polish remover, old-fashioned soap and water, anti-dandruff shampoo (hey, it gets rid of sunspots on your skin!), alcohol, witches hazel (what the heck is that for anyways?), but none of them worked. Finally, I googled to see if I could find another solution. Desperate, I quickly dabbed toothpaste all along the “P” and let it sit for about an hour. Voila! Good as new! It should work for any kind of pen, sharpie, and marker stain on anything wood. Happy Arts and Crafts time this Holiday Season!
11.09.2010
My Newest Blog-Crush: The Man Repeller
Thanks to my friend Selia 'Slacks' Straus I now have a new blog obsession and I think you should too. The Man Repeller is everything I am not when it comes to style blogging: unencumbered by full time employment, over flowing with lack of inhibition and, last but not least, she's got someone to photograph her (ah, the life of the single lady - if only Figs had thumbs!). I am obsessed with her snarky tone and her topical posts like how to be photographed by a street style blogger and how to rock birth control glasses. I mean, it's only my one wish to be in the 'Do' section of some major publication... Let's just say that I generally agree that girls (I think when your friends start turning 25, you are no longer girls - love you guys) women dress for other women and that fashion is not always translatable to the male sex. The Man Repeller takes that philosophy to the next level and owns it. One of her posts that I am most obsessed with is how to make your own turband. I will be doing this soon (once I get the guts/have dirty enough hair... I'm thinking this wknd in Vegas will be a perfect spot for this trial - family criticism be damned!).
Check it out below and make sure to check out The Man Repeller soon. It's the tits.
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As a self-proclaimed expert in the field of man repelling, I thought it useful to start including photo-heavy tutorials that will document the exciting prospect of DIYing your very own sartorial cock blocks. This week, we'll start with the TURBAND. Sure, you can buy one (cue: Pixie Market, The Nasty Gal) but think of it like this: when you're buying say... a salad for lunch, don't you prefer owning the power to include your favorite ingredients and to make sure it is exactly what you want? No surprise craisins.
Yeah, so turband. DIY.
Before we start I'll just say, this DIY took place in the comfort of my own bedroom. In real life, people don't DIY while overlooking the High Line and wearing sequined mini dresses and cat eye sunnies. I'm trying to bring an element of realness to your computer screen. NOW...
Check it out below and make sure to check out The Man Repeller soon. It's the tits.
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As a self-proclaimed expert in the field of man repelling, I thought it useful to start including photo-heavy tutorials that will document the exciting prospect of DIYing your very own sartorial cock blocks. This week, we'll start with the TURBAND. Sure, you can buy one (cue: Pixie Market, The Nasty Gal) but think of it like this: when you're buying say... a salad for lunch, don't you prefer owning the power to include your favorite ingredients and to make sure it is exactly what you want? No surprise craisins.
Yeah, so turband. DIY.
Before we start I'll just say, this DIY took place in the comfort of my own bedroom. In real life, people don't DIY while overlooking the High Line and wearing sequined mini dresses and cat eye sunnies. I'm trying to bring an element of realness to your computer screen. NOW...
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Step 1: Locate a square scarf. I stole mine from my mom. She is fancy so it is Hermes.
Step 2: Take opposite corners from said scarf and fold them together. This should leave you with a triangle shaped piece o'fabric. If you want, you can tie it around your head and pretend you're a female extra in Fiddler on The Roof."Match maker, match maker make me a match. Find me a find, catch me a catch." Anyone? Anyone? K, bye.
Step 3: Keep folding.
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Step 4: Tie the folded scarf around your head and pretend you're a ninja. This is also an optional step though highly recommended.5 6 7
Step 5: Tie the folded scarf around your head so that you have bunny ears. Knot it once.
Step 6: Knot it again and start laughing because you're only two steps away from anti-mating!
Step 7: Take the bunny ears you've created and bring them toward the back of your head. Knot again.
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Step 8: Put on patent leather booties, pose like a douche bag and voila, male genital deterring continues.
11.05.2010
11.02.2010
WTF Trend: The Backwards Blazer
Zara's version |
I like Philip Lim's version the best bc it fits. |
1. It can't be flattering - talk about line backer shoulders! I've already been genetically blessed with those and don't need to further accentuate them.
2. It can't be comfortable - imagine wearing that bad boy and sitting down for dinner. There is a reasons buttons belong in the front.
3. Your back would get coldddd.
An ill fitting version by Boy of Band of Outsiders |
4. If your backward blazer isn't fitted directly to your body it is going to look even worse and since none of us have personal tailors on staff, I bet it would be a no go in most instances. No doubt about it - just look at how badly the Boy by Band of Outsiders version pulls, N.G.: not good.
5. You might end up on the worst dressed list - anyone else remember Celine Dion's satin backwards suit by Armani? She was and will forever be a don't here. Sorry Celine. I was a wee babe when this thing walked the red carpet in '99 and even at 13 I knew that this was straight fugly.
My heart will not go on for this. |
Givenchy's version |
by Jill Sander |
Would you wear a backwards blazer?
10.29.2010
I just threw up in my mouth a little. |
Witch
Unimaginative gals
Unimaginative gals
Sexy witch
Unimaginative gals looking to get laid
Unimaginative gals looking to get laid
Dracula
Unimaginative men who hear chicks are into vampires or something
Unimaginative men who hear chicks are into vampires or something
Sexy Dracula
More desperate version of above
More desperate version of above
Ghost
Unimaginative people of all genders with body image issues
Unimaginative people of all genders with body image issues
Sexy ghost
Unimaginative people of all genders who are frankly kind of confused about how much skin they should be showing
Unimaginative people of all genders who are frankly kind of confused about how much skin they should be showing
Pumpkin
Babies with unimaginative and/or lazy parents
Babies with unimaginative and/or lazy parents
Pirate
People who are living in 2005
People who are living in 2005
Ninja
People who are living in 2003
People who are living in 2003
Princess
Girls who cried when the car they got for their Sweet 16 wasn’t expensive enough
Girls who cried when the car they got for their Sweet 16 wasn’t expensive enough
Gorilla
Dudes who want to mess stuff up without being recognized
Dudes who want to mess stuff up without being recognized
Zombie
People who want an excuse to get totally wasted and bang into stuff
People who want an excuse to get totally wasted and bang into stuff
Devil
People who confuse rebellion with evil
People who confuse rebellion with evil
Sexy devil
People who confuse promiscuity with evil
People who confuse promiscuity with evil
Angel
People whose sense of irony is just beginning to develop
People whose sense of irony is just beginning to develop
Sexy angel
Lapsed Catholics, deeply conflicted Christians
Lapsed Catholics, deeply conflicted Christians
Cat
Girls who make purring sounds at inopportune moments
Girls who make purring sounds at inopportune moments
Banana
The bro whose picture appears in the (slang) dictionary next to the definition of “dealbreaker”
The bro whose picture appears in the (slang) dictionary next to the definition of “dealbreaker”
Fairy
Manic pixie dream girl wannabes
Manic pixie dream girl wannabes
Werewolf
Lazy beardos
Lazy beardos
10.28.2010
10.27.2010
Something to Consider
"There is no more fashion because there is too much fashion," Pierre Cardin said last night. "There is no longer a separation between one year and the next. We can't make fashion every six months, perhaps fashion manifests itself every ten years, but, in reality, people have to work and the stores have to sell." [HuffPo/theCut]
10.25.2010
Closet Clean Out TIME
the Clampetts |
I just love this picture. |
They say your inner state of consciousness is indicated by your outer state, so let's get some closet harmony flowing folks! Here are my closet clean out tips:
1. A good rule of thumbs is if you buy something new you have to give something old away... I don't necessarily agree with this (especially in the world of accessories because those are investment pieces); I do agree with this in terms of more expendable items: jeans, t-shirts, anything that is ripped and or discolored from over wear and can't be salvaged.
Get rid of wire hangers - they ruin your clothes! Take them to your dry cleaners and donate them instead. |
3. If something doesn't fit, like really doesn't fit: get rid of it... I am guilty of holding onto skinny jeans, etc. And if these items are literally fitting but just a little snug (the key is a little snug) then I will keep them, but if you have to lay down to zip them up, then forgetaboutit. Donate them. Or, in the case of an item that's too big - get it altered. Make sure to price it out first and be sure it's worth it to you.
4. Organize the effort: have boxes/bags marked Goodwill, Trash, Resale, Alterations and Sentimental Value. Go with your gut here - if you agonize for 10 minutes you don't really want it. Worst case scenario put it in your Sentimental Value box and then revisit it in 2 days and see how you feel.
5. Sell you stuff on Ebay or at Buffalo Exchange/Cupid's Closet... Making dough is good, but Ebay is not so simple. The folks that buy your bargain goods will not always be upstanding citizens and may complain or demand a refund (this happened to me over a $5 pair of shoes. The shipping cost more! I was like lady, they were $5, what did you expect?!). Unless you have nothing better to do than track down their payments and ship items, I wouldn't recommend it. It takes a lot of time. Do the consignment store road instead. You'll get less money but for a lot less hassle.
6. Organize those accessories! It will make finding the right clutch or scarf so much easier. Donate those kitschy items from Forever21- you only bought them because they were $9.99 anyway.
7. Organize in terms of style and not color...That way if I want a sweater I can choose from that section and get more creative. It's easier for me then by color and it let's me express myself more.
Figaro is super helpful. |
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7. Organize in terms of style and not color...That way if I want a sweater I can choose from that section and get more creative. It's easier for me then by color and it let's me express myself more.
Work shirts, blouses, sweaters, blazers, pants, and vests. |
Summer clothes in the coat closet to de-clutter your fall/winter look. |
10.24.2010
What I'm Desperately Wanting Now: Camel Booties
10.23.2010
The.Well.Set: A Stream of Consciousness or Something More?
Is anyone out there? |
Oh, Lindsey Lohan. |
If she can do it, I def can. |
Hamburger bed anyone? |
Lurve,
Aftony Balogna
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