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Archive for November, 2006
Wednesday, November 29th, 2006
Well, you know, at least she looks happy. That’s the main thing, isn’t it?
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Wednesday, November 29th, 2006
I know this dress isn’t particularly wintery, or even very festive (despite the fact that it’s red), but actually? That’s precisely why I like it. It’s almost December, it’s cold, grey and rainy outside, it’s a long, long way from summer, and yet this dress makes me think of blue skies and hot sun, and I like that. I’m imagining it with tanned skin (not mine, obviously – I’m so pale I’m almost blue) and a nice pair of sandals, on it’s way to some balmy beach bar, where it will sit and drink cocktails in the evening breeze. (Not on its own, you understand. That would be weird. Someone would have to wear it.) Lovely. It’s $29.80 and its from Forever 21.
Tuesday, November 28th, 2006
I may regret saying this. I mean, Lord knows, I’m no fan of Juicy Couture, and sometimes? Sometimes I don’t even like pink… Which is why it’s all the more difficult for me to understand just why it is that I’m finding myself so drawn to this candy-pink Juicy Couture laptop bag. Even although it’s so girlie it looks like Barbie will be along to pick it up any second. Even although it has the word "JUICY" emblazoned on its side. (But! But! It has a pretty heart on the other side! That has to count for something, no?) Even although it’s £85 at Net-a-Porter. WHY? Why do I like this? Is it perhaps time to think about hanging up my fashion police badge?
Tuesday, November 28th, 2006
I’m into jersey dresses in a big way right now, and I really love the casual, “just pull me on and hey! You’re good to go” style of this Rachel Pally mini dress. So easy to wear (and easy on the ol’ belly, too, after you’ve been over-indulging at Christmas dinner) and to accessorize – a real “take you anywhere” dress. It’s $176 and is exclusive to ShopBop.
Tuesday, November 28th, 2006
Ooh, clever Dune! Haven’t they been clever? Say they are clever. Why are they so clever? Well, they’ve somehow managed to take three of this season’s top looks (houndstooth – check; grey – check; red – check) and put them all together, in the same shoe, without making it look like a big ol’ mess. In fact, quite the opposite: I think these are really rather lovely, and I’ve been admiring them from afar from a few weeks now. They dropped off the radar for a while there, as the stock obviously ran out, but imagine my delight when I seen them back this morning? They’re £75, and so, so pretty… (Also: clever.)
Get them here…
Tuesday, November 28th, 2006
Canderel – it’s the fake sugar people put in their coffee when they don’t want to get fat. Love it. The problem with Canderel, though? Well, it just doesn’t look fashionable, does it? And it’s not pink. You know how we ladies like everything we touch to be pink and fashionable… Well, luckily Christopher Kane has come to the rescue on this one, folks. The UK’s designer darling has teamed up with Canderel (who sponsored his debut show at London Fashion Week) to design some fashion-forward Canderel holders, all for a good cause. The good cause in question is The Pink Ribbon Foundation, and 5p from the sale of each holder will go to the cause. You’ll find some more information at the Canderel website.
Monday, November 27th, 2006
Whoops, you did it again Brit, didn’t you?? You’re just not going to take a telling on this one, are you? The thing is, Britney, we’re only saying this to help you, and yes, we’re still pleased to see you all scrubbed up and out having fun (God knows you deserve it), but Brit? Put them away, please? Just for a little while?
Also: Paris – a word, if we may. What’s going on with your legs, here, Paris? Do you have one black stocking on here? WHY, for the love of God, WHY?
Monday, November 27th, 2006
I don’t have to wear a suit to work anymore (this being because my “office” is otherwise known as “the spare bedroom, with a couple of desks in it” and the dress code is “whatever the hell I feel like, but mostly whatever I was wearing to bed the night before” – GOD), but if I did wear a suit to work, this is the suit I’d wear. I’m loving the tailored, 1940s vibe of the French Connection pencil skirt and jacket, and while you could play it safe with a nice pair of sensible court shoes here, these teal knee boots by poetic licence are just too nice to pass up – not to mention giving the outfit a more modern twist that’ll stop you look like you’re on your way to a costume party as a 40s typist. The clutch bag doesn’t quite match the boots, and won’t hold too many of your office essentials, but hey…I like it. Prices and stores after the jump…
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Thursday, November 23rd, 2006
Oh, good God office, what were you thinking here? WHAT WERE YOU THINKING? And you know, this could almost have been avoided – almost - if you’d just stopped at the “two straps on the front bit” and left it there, couldn’t it? But no. You were all, “You know what would totally set off these perforated (WHY?) suede, multiple-strap backless shoes with their stumpy heel? Why, an ugly-ass ankle strap, that’s what!” Shame, on you, Office. (My apologies, by the way, to anyone who actually owns these shoes. Tell me they look better on? Please?)
Thursday, November 23rd, 2006
I’m a sucker for pretty hot water bottles. Don’t ask me why – I just am. It’s probably something to do with living in the frozen north and spending October – April every year wearing all my clothes, all the time, in a bid to stay warm. But I digress.
These heart-shaped hotties are only £5 each from Topshop. That’s good news for people like me, who sometimes walk around the house with one stuck up my sweater, because it means I can afford to buy one in each colour – it’s so important to be co-ordinated at all times, don’t you find?
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