I love this little gold and white shift.
A good line up
Oscar de la Renta Resort 2013
When Obama endorsed same-sex marriage…
… Michelle was like “I TOLD YOU SO.”
How was I NOT the one who created this Tumblr?
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Surrounded as he was by the arbitrary violence of the ruling caste, it would be nearly impossible for George or any other colored boy in that era to grow up without the fear of being lynched, the dread that, in the words of historian James R. McGovern, “he might be accused of something and suddenly find himself in a circle of tormentors with no one to help him.” -
from The Warmth of Other Suns
Notes from Frugal February
This month I have not bought a stitch of clothing, a single handbag, shoe or accessory. I didn’t buy any cosmetics. No new mascaras or lipsticks or fancy moisturizer or shampoo. I bought groceries and had wine at home. I made my own coffee in the morning and brought in my lunch to work. I made dinner more than I ever had in any given month. I did not go to brunch.
I did cheat on no-buy month once or twice. I paid for a round of drinks and dinner in the neighborhood with my husband. I bought a skein yarn, but it was a necessity. With 6 inches left to knit on a sweater and seaming, I felt the purchase was justifiable.
Not shopping for a month has made me realize I am a bit of a shopaholic. What’s more, I’m a shopaholic who likes to tell myself it’s ok to shop if it’s on sale. I felt serious withdrawal the first few days. I ignored the Kate Spade sample sale. I ignored the Hayden Harnett winter sale. I deleted the email about the Philosophy sale at drugstore.com. I deleted every email from Sephora and JCrew. I unsubscribed from the Tory Burch mailing list and did not visit Gilt, Rue La La or Ideeli every day. I did not add to cart once this entire month.
There are just 5 days left and Frugal February will be done. I am embarrassed to admit how much I’ve been able to save. The temptation to shop for a friend’s upcoming wedding is strong, but going through my closet this weekend I discovered I already have everything I need.
And isn’t that the lesson. I already have everything I need.
Hail Herrera!
Designer: Carolina Herrera
Photos by: Matteo Volta
That light as air blue gown with the deep v was made for me.
Jason Wu’s Fall
Like a movie set in 1940s China, behind the smoke filled doors of what would seem the Forbidden City walked an army of models in brocades, velvet, satin and lace imagined for fall and inspired by Chinese icons by none other than Mr. Jason Wu…
Awhile back, a friend sent me on a mission to find the best handbag for work and every day use, an impossible task since every one knows the best handbag is the one you don’t have yet.
I didn’t think I owned the perfect handbag yet, but it turns out I was wrong. After carrying it everyday this week, I think the Cole Haan Hyde Park Messenger Bag is the one.
The outside is smooth leather. Mine is the purple one on the right. It’s got magnetic closures on the front and back pockets which I find especially useful for easy access to my phone or Metrocard. You get versatility with the adjustable cross body strap and a shoulder strap. With a 5.5 inch drop, the strap fits comfortably over my shoulder even when I’m wearing my bulky winter coat.
The sturdy nylon interior is broken up into three compartments. The back compartment has a zip pocket, the front has 2 small pockets for a cell phone, and middle compartment is just wide enough for my 13” MacBook. The three compartments mean I can store all my gadgets without them scratching and scuffing each other.
At 10 inches high, finding keys and other small items is a breeze. No digging or handbag shaking necessary.
It’s not fussy. It’s sturdy. I don’t have to worry about it getting ruined in the rain. It’s got the right combination of good styling and pure function. And since I bought it on Gilt, I didn’t spend a mint.
