Hot or Not?

UPDATE: Got the overalls in the mail and it just didn't work out. It seemed like a cute idea at the time but they are definitely going to the consignment shop.

Never did I think I would be tempted to purchase a pair of overalls...I mean it's 2009!! However, I confess that I found a pair of overalls that I think could be totally cute. So I'll make this short, Taverniti "Drew 22" Wide Leg Denim Overall hot or not??

What's Glam

My new favorite accessory is the watch. Don't get me wrong, I will be an oversized handbag chick for LIFE! However, I'm slowly realizing the impact of a cute, eye-catching watch.

For me watches used to be just something that I had to put on everyday (like a bra...no seriously, at 34DD braless is not an option) but I'm slowly understanding how a bold watch can garner as much attention as a cute pair of earrings or a hot bracelet. I think the change is about the new direction in watches...women's watches are going big! Yes big faces aren't just for men's watches anymore and I love it! My first big face watch was a pink Dooney & Bourke watch with Swarovski crystals (love all bling!). I thought it was a fun, inexpensive watch that made me happy. I am still amazed nearly 3 years after I first purchased the watch at the compliments I receive every time I wear it. It actually perks up an average outfit and that's always a good thing.

If you find cute, colorful watches that don't cost an arm and a leg its easy to build quite a collection of watches. I'm still longing for my statement watch (Cartier, Michele, or Tag Heuer) but in the meantime I'm going to enjoy my current watch collection. Here are 2 other watches that I've recently acquired: a glam gold Michael Kors watch and a great blue Marc by Marc Jacobs watch.

There's always eBay!

My eBay love affair has gone through many phases. At times I'll go for months without ever going to the site, then other times I'll have 5 items selling and another 5 I'm bidding on. So I've been in a bidding kind of mood lately so I go over to eBay and I'm quickly reminded why I love it. Fabulous designer names at really great prices. I just won an auction on a pair of authentic See by Chloe wide-leg jeans for $24.99...I'm bidding on a beautiful Marc by Marc Jacobs dress that's at $42.00 right now. I do however have eBay rules...

1. I NEVER...EVER buy handbags on eBay! No matter how trusted the seller is, I'm so afraid of fakes I always go straight to the source for my handbags.
2. I always read feedback, it sounds simple but it tells you a lot about a seller.
3. I set a price for myself before I place the first bid. I find that if I don't do this I can easily get caught up in the fast and furious bidding wars. I cannot deny bidding is fun but it can get out of control. When I first started shopping on eBay I would take it personally when someone outbidded me and tried to win all bidding wars. Only problem is, you end up paying way more than you wanted or in some cases, more than the item is even worth!

As far as selling, I've found that taking things to my local consignment shop is a little easier than eBay. No taking/uploading pictures...no weirdo buyer from the Netherlands begging for a discount because they really want to buy my Uggs but can't afford the shipping (WTF?!?). I've found an upscale consignment shop in Capitol Hill that I take some items (Coach shoes and bags, Lacoste, Juicy Couture, etc.) and a "take anything" consignment store for my other stuff (Nine West shoes, anything Gap, etc.) I've taken about 3 bags total to the 2 stores and made $140...not too bad. It's not a windfall but I'll take it!


UPDATE: I'm about to win an auction on an Anna Sui for Anthropologie dress!! Yay me!

Eco-chic

When those "I am not a plastic bag" we're causing people to wait in hour-long lines or sign up for waiting lists to get one I decided that plastic shopping bags were gross! Why allow retailers to put your fabulous purchases in those annoying plastic bags when there is a fashion statement to make. Since I wasn't able to get the Anya Hindmarch tote (yes I was desperate to get one too!) I've been on the search for a fabulous shopping tote. I didn't want to spend hundreds for the tote because that would defeat the purpose. I finally found the bag I've been searching for.



Here it is, the See by Chloe Les Jardins Large Shopping Tote. This bag has a floral print that will match any cute shopping outfit. Plus it's Chloe!! Size is always a big selling point with me...no bag is too big! The See by Chloe shopping tote is large enough to hold just about anything!

Update: I got my Chloe shopping tote in the mail today and it's huge! Its bigger than I anticipated which is great because I love enormous bags...fabulous!!

Why can't I stop?

I already know that shopping is an addiction (taking it one day at a time!) but the collecting part is a little weird. I just purchased my 4th Juicy Couture velour tracksuit yesterday and that's when I realized something has got to stop. I don't know why but every time I see a new color I must have it! Then they went and put pockets on the butt so I had to buy even more...




Now that spring is here, velour is out and terry is in. Of course I don't need another terry tracksuit either...or do I, those capris are adorable! The cap sleeve jacket is a must have...right?




















My collecting phenomenon is nothing new, 3-4 years ago it was Lacoste polos. I needed every color, short sleeve and long sleeve. Those polos now sit perfectly folded in the back shelf of my closet and haven't been touched in over a year.




















Now I haven't gone as far as actually doing something about this problem...but isn't admitting it the first step? I'm taking baby steps...

Oh Hello Kitty!!

So the MAC Hello Kitty Line went on sale weeks ago. Of course I went online DAY 1 to make my purchase because I was sure everything would sell out completely. I tried really hard to show some restraint, I bought a powder blush, lipstick, lip glass and a keychain...not too bad. Then yesterday I get an email advertising this...
























It's a limited edition (love it already) polished silver Sheer Mystery Powder compact featuring Hello Kitty outlined in white Swarovski crystals (love it more!) with a pink crystal bow. Ugh!! In these tough economic times (read: I need $1300 for a new garage door) there is no way I can justify this purchase but I can go to the website and look at it longingly, can't I?? Oh Kitty, why must you taunt me so...


P.S. I was in Vegas last week (long story, separate post) and while strolling through the Forum Shops at Caesars I was drawn to the MAC store. During my regular browsing in the store I asked why my favorite new eyeshadow (Hepcat) doesn't show up very bright on my eyelids. I want that color to pop! The saleschick said I should not be using concealer on my eyelid (only under my eyes, who knew?) and she showed me the MAC shadestick to use on my eyelids so my eyeshadow will adhere better and brighter. Geniuses that they are, of course it worked wonderfully and I love this Hepcat shade even more. Makeup artists rule!!

P.S.S. Ordering MAC stuff online you miss out on the cute tote/shopping bags they are giving out to promote the Hello Kitty Line. Of course I had to snag one!

Happy New Year!

I had a fabulous Christmas with the family and New Year's Eve was a blast! I'm really excited about the new year and my list of goals for this year. I plan to continue working on my house, it gives me such a sense of accomplishment. First up is painting my dining room. I also plan to shop smarter this year. I want to focus on purchasing timeless key pieces instead of amassing large amounts of sale items that are just okay. Today I'm taking a huge bag full of clothes I don't wear to my local consignment shop. It will help me clear out some space in my closet (it needs to be a true 'walk-in' again) and maybe earn a little cash!

I have a few must-have items for this year already, I will share them throughout the month but the first one is the jumpsuit. It's such an easy piece and can be dressed up or down...effortless style, gotta love it!!

Check on this one from Sunner ($436), the back is HOT





















or this one by Nightcap Clothing ($326), another hot back!






















and of course the celebs love the jumpsuit too!

New Year, New Fashion!

I love the Christmas

I gotta have a baby in Taiwan!!

A hospital in Taiwan has it's very own Hello Kitty maternity ward complete with HK accessories, nurse's uniforms, and even a logo on the birth certificate...only a true fan can appreciate this!

Coolest. maternity ward. EVER!!

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