Very cute…wish they had the white/gold combo in my size but I guess I can’t wear those now that it’s post-Labor Day anyway ;-)
Hmmm…decisions…
I *definitely* want to see the new movie “The September Issue”. It’s a full-access (supposedly/hopefully) behind the scenes look at Anna Wintour and her solidified place in the fashion industry. I don’t usually even read Vogue but I kind of want to see if I can find the September issue now (after reading about the movie and watching the full trailer!)
After reading and/or watching “The Devil Wears Prada”, I think we assume we know what she is like. But at the end of the day, most executives in large companies are that demanding. Just because she is a woman, she is a bitch? Meh – I saw a LOT worse and heard just as many crazy demands when I worked at a hedge fund. All by men.
Of course, Meryl Streep was FAN-tastic in the role of Miranda. The book made the assistant (Andy) seem like a big whiner to me. They toned that feeling down a lot in the movie. She was much more likable. The same went for the Nanny Diaries actually. Whine, whine, whine girls!! I can recall soooo many out of this world requests when I was the assistant to the Managing General Partner of the hedge fund where I worked. And so many more for other assistants after I didn’t have to do them anymore :) I could probably write a book full of crazy stuff the “average” person would be shocked at/laugh at/shake their head at/wonder why the hell people stayed there. None of the stuff in the book or the movie shocked me or made me think – what a horrible bitch she is. It’s called a job people…but it does make for good reading for those on the outside of the situation!
I might wait for this to come out on DVD though. Seems more fun to watch it while wearing some insanely fashionable outfit that wouldn’t be comfortable at ALL in a movie theater and drinking a glass or 2 of Veuve Cliquot :)
Good Grief Charlie Brown – these are CUTE! A little heart?! This shoe screams buy me!!! Gorgeous soft suede, 4″ heel, cute peep-toe to show off a newly perfect pedicure. And best of all – made in Italy and not China.
It comes in black too but I think the heart makes it a definite RED SHOE purchase. Come to think of it…I have no red suede peep-toe pumps….an empty category needing filling! I have a satin criss-cross pattern peep-toe by Betsey Johnson. ENTIRELY different shoe!! :)
I also have a coupon code for $50 off at Kate Spade. Hmmmmmm….
….yes please :)
Gustto Cala pleated leather medium bag in charcoal
Currently on sale at Bluefly for $322.49 (plus shipping of course.) This picture doesn’t do it justice – you need to see the close ups :)
Couldn’t find this color anywhere else. LOVE this color. Silvers and greys are favorite colors (after pink of course.)
But even on sale it seems a bit excessive when the black version is selling for $299 at Amazon (by Smartbargains)….the same price as my Kindle! Doh!!!
But sure is pretty….sigh…
“When a99kitten asked me to write a posting for her blog as a guest blogger I got very excited. Knowing that she loves all things fashion-related, especially shoes, I thought it might be a semi-interesting read about how I almost made fashion design my career path, instead of law.
To start, in the words of the Seinfeld cast, I am not gay, not that there’s anything wrong with that. I have a very healthy adoration for women, which sort of was the catalyst for the interest in women’s fashion. And no, I do not wear any articles of women’s clothing, thank you for asking.
I had a relative when I was in college who was an advertising/marketing executive with a large fashion house in New York. This relative was responsible for the launch of some of the most commercially successful women’s wear, specifically undergarments. The brand is still, apparently, wildly popular with the ladies, which is a testament to the relative’s advertising and marketing skills.
Anyway, I was always able to draw- starting at an early age, I used to draw my own comics from the superheroes that I created –charcoal and pencil were always my instruments of choice. I never thought that I was that good at it, but teachers and this relative, initially encouraged me to pursue drawing. The only problem was that I also had a fascination with the legal system and began to find myself being drawn there (no pun intended).
Anyway, during prep school (high school) I began drawing designs for dresses that I thought might be used by women for galas, premieres or for a truly special occasion. The designs were always different from what the current trends were as I tried to envision what the dress would look like with a specific person in mind, whether it be an actress, dignitary or the girl next door.
My relative invited me to join her department for an internship during college where I would be able to gain knowledge and experience with fashion shows, a brand launch and get to attend meetings and social events around the products. I also had the opportunity to present some of my work for consideration.
During this time, I had the opportunity of what every red-blooded boy in the country at that time would envy- an up close and personal interaction with some of the supermodels of the time. One takeaway from that experience is that there is little to no modesty during a fashion show. The models are required to change outfits so quickly, that dressing rooms are an afterthought. Most of them were actually very nice and kept in touch for a number of years after my time there. It’s funny to see who’s married, with kids and compare that to when I met them.
At the end of the term, my relative and a few other big wigs told me that my drawings were kind of amateurish – I was crushed. Looking back however, I think they were telling me that because the business is so fickle, that I should pursue my other passion as a career where I could better serve and assist others.
As time went by, I put away my drawing tools and focused on the law, until recently. I dusted off my tools and drew a couple of designs for people that have inspired me as a gift to thank them. It felt good and maybe I’ll do more in the future.
For now, the experience and lessons that I learned with my brush in the fashion industry have carried forward and influenced me today.”
Thank you for this squozed. And I will say that in the drawings I have seen, I personally do not agree that they are amateurish at all. And I would very like my dress in real life. So I too could be pretty in pink :)
My dress :)
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This past weekend I was relaying a good purse find to my friend and mentioned how much more I like accessorizing now with bags, shoes, scarves, etc. She looked at me quizzically and with a straight face asked if I just became self-aware recently….HA..HA….
Yes, I have always loved shopping. Not as much as some people – you know the kind…so spoiled they just shop and shop and horde things and have so much they don’t even know what they have or miss it when it’s not around because they have sooo much more. They don’t have to be good quality items. They don’t have to be rich, or have good or expensive taste. Just quantity of things owned.
No, since I have paid for my own stuff all my life (no rich daddy or sugar daddy here), I do know what I have and appreciate it all – even though my husband might argue this. But what does he know – he thinks 1 pair of black shoes is sufficient. :)
Watching Meryl Streep last night in Julie & Julia made me remember her in The Devil Wears Prada (great movie and even better book!) and then of course this brings back memories of all of the great clothes in that movie…
My closet does NOT have such a plethora of designer items. But really – where would I wear them anyway? To the beach? To the mountains? On hikes? A few select designer pieces are nice but the rest of my clothes should be able to take husky wear :)
I do have a fair amount of cashmere. But this is my “thing”. It’s been my thing since my first cashmere sweater from Trillion in Palm Beach that I got years and years ago (my old company gave out nice Christmas presents – although when you are 20, a Hermes scarf isn’t really appreciated.. but hedge fund money = very nice.) I’ve been in love with cashmere ever since. So yes, I do buy it a lot and I don’t apologize or care that I have cardigans in *almost* every known color or shade. I say almost because I know there will be more for me to buy :) Like the elusive perfect shade of chocolate brown in a v-neck and a cardigan. Downside = must dry clean and I have doggies who I lift in and out of the car and skoosh all the time. Oh well. Not giving up cashmere or husky skooshing :) Thankfully they are pretty darn clean dogs.
So yes dear friend who scoffed at me (you know who you are!), I do think I’ve taken to accessorizing more lately. Maybe it’s because of all the good deals that are around right now. But adding a cute hat or a scarf can change the outfit. Same with different pieces of jewelry or a funky bag. And of course…shoes…
Kellie puts it best – take a listen :)
I’ve been wanting this bag since I first saw it in an email I received from bagborroworsteal.com. But it seems quite hard to find in this color. Also, I wasn’t sure what the color would look like in real life. Not pink enough? Well, this weekend I saw it at Bloomingdale’s and LOVED it. So yummy.
There are a couple being sold on eBay for less than the retail price of $458 (which is silly in my opinion for a Coach bag.) I’ll keep my eye on them…
Coach Madison Julianne Tote front
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….but they were such a good deal! AND, they are called “Mischief”. Come on – totally meant for me!!
3.5″ heel is a bit low for me but I’ll work with it :) And seriously, $24.99 plus shipping. That actually falls in the “FREE” department…
A friend sent me this saying he thought it was fitting for my blog with my obvious love of shoes :)
There are many unsolved mysteries in the world—Stonehenge, the final resting place of Jimmy Hoffa, the Hodge conjecture, and why when cows laugh, milk doesn’t come out of their noses. Still, these mysteries are shared irrespective of gender. Only a precious few mysteries exhibit gender bias, where one sex simply cannot fathom what appears so obvious to the other.
Near the top of this list is man’s seemingly complete inability to understand women’s love of shoes. And I mean LOVE, love. I mean, “helloooo lover” love. Make no mistake, men understand women love shoes—black shoes, pink shoes, peep toe pumps, espadrilles, mary janes, pumps, ballet flats, sandals, stilettos, flip-flops, wedges, strappy high heels, and boots (ok, these fascinate most men as well, btw, although likely for different reasons). For every significant other with whom a women shares a closet or apartment or house, however, stands a man baffled by the mystery that is this love affair.
To enable us to nod politely at each other in quiet recognition the next time the conversation turns to shoes, let me put this love of shoes into terms only a man could fully understand. This new knowledge will be shared for generations and someday used for good. Simply put, women love shoes the same way men love women. To understand women’s love of shoes, men simply need to know the greatness of women’s shoes parallels the potential of women at their greatest:
– You can choose one for any occasion
– They come in different heights and colors to suit your needs
– They would support your every move
– They would be soft where you want them to be and firm in all the right places
– They would never step out without you
– You could have a lot of them without significant consequence
– They would ask for little except to be worn out through a day of hard pounding
– The slightest of bad odors would perfectly match your own
– Any disease they would give you, you gave first
– Their adornment in jewels would both heighten their beauty and your class
– Even if you walk all over them, they would still sit by your bedside and be ready for you the next day
– Even when flat, they rock that look
– You could use the nickname F Me Pumps and everyone would understand
– You could get multiple pairs in a single day
– They would often reveal just enough to intrigue you…. to titillate….
– You would know exactly how much they’ll cost you
– They would often come in leather
– When not seen for a long time, they would give you renewed hope and wonder when you do gaze upon them again, offering to be there when the time (and outfit) is right
– If one wore out, you could easily get another
– YOU could choose how tight or loose the grip they get to have on you
– They don’t care if you are with others; they’ll be at home waiting for their turn
– They have depth and texture that invites you in but can only be truly seen when close
– They come as twins—standard
While non-exhaustive (and feel free to add to the list), I’m sure men around the world can feel a little bit more at ease understanding that much more easily women’s fascination with shoes. Now, Hoffa’s shoes? I’m guessing cement….
