Men in Skirts

Not kilts, skirts...I saw an image of this on The Sartorialist the other day and had to show my metro hubby to see what he said and he simply stated that he is brave...I am not sure how to take a man in a skirt just yet...we'll see if this will be a trend like the high waist jeans for women that just doesn't catch on to everyone...or if it will surprise us and take over the sagging trend:)  I decided to blog about this because I saw that New York Magazine had an article dedicated solely to this trend...we shall see how this catches on.

People Keep Hating On Lauren Conrad

Ok, so, does JLO sketch all of her designs?  Does Gwen Stefani draw it all out?  Do any of these designers have rendering 101 skills under their belts?  Are we questioning them?  No, we followed JLO on MTV to watch what she did and she did just like Kimora does on her show....directs and gives ideas...so why are we hating on poor LC?  Is it just because she is a reality star?  Well, I think that whoever is doing the line is doing it right because I want something else:)  The Rebecca top...which, of course is worn with my dream skirt, the Cindy skirt...I can't wait till that is available!  I NEED one right now:)

I Heart JCREW Styling

Check out the fall preview for J Crew online now...I love the color , the accessories...it's just all perfecto!  And, go into the store right now because the sale items are even more on sale!  Discount on top of Discount---you can't go wrong with that!

*Sorry about the image...you all get the idea, it looks good:)

Urban Outfitters: Closet Space

I just received this email from Urban Outfitters and I had to share the link for Closet Case where Urban Outfitters stylists share what they LOVE from the store.  I love seeing what "experts" from the brand like...it ensures that I am not missing anything:)

Hear Say...

I have heard that Heatherette has been bought out by Fubu...we shall see if more items will be sold now...

and that our favorite store, Anthro will be looking to create fabulous nurseries to expand on their offerings for home decor, I can really see this work!  

Top Shop is Coming to Town!!!!!!!!!!!

Well, the US is our town at least:)  They are finally coming to New York City!  I am sooo excited, although it is still forever away from me...I will have to start making seasonal trips to just shop in NYC:)  The big event will take place in October and will be the flagship store for the US. Everyone is so excited, Top Shop even has a site dedicated to all things New York City!

Here are some new items featured on the site for fall...just to get you excited:)

Giveaway: Save Your Shoes

Do you keep getting your precious shoes dirty when you drive and you don't want to put a car rug down just to save your stems...well, I am going to giveaway Achilles Shield's to readers that share photos of the damage done to their shoes because of driving.  The most terrible damage will receive the answer to all of your problems, the Achilles Shield.  Email responses to fashionalities@gmail.com, good luck!

Since I am Going GaGa for Gucci and Goyard...and all things Handbags...

I thought I would share a fab site that is dedicated to all things handbags called Handbaggers...it is a fun site that you can vote on your fave handbags right now and share your LOVE of the handbag you want right now with everyone who will truly understand.  

Shop It To Me

I am always getting invited to sites from everybody and their mama...a friend of mine sent an evite to a site called Shop It To Me...to tell the truth, I didn't even read the email about what the site was all about...bad, I know...but, I got something great out of it!  I sent out an email to all my gmail friends...I really need to do my yahoo and hotmail friends too even if I don't use those emails anymore because people started responding right away and since they did, every 10 people that sign up, you get a $10 gift card from one of the companies like J. Crew or Urban Outfitters that offer them...in only 7-14 days!  I recommend everyone sign up and invite your friends...it is worth it, I promise!  This is real, I promise---not a gimmick, no one sent me an email to send this out, I just had to share:)  Good luck!

More Cute Pieces for the Fall to Start Finding Now

I don't know if you notice...but, a lot of the things that go on sale for the spring can be used for the fall...I got a fab pair of patent peep toe heels from Nine West for only $23 and I definitely plan on wearing them this fall...here are a couple of styles to look out for now that you can wear during the fall.

Mui Mui Bags are a dreamy must have for our closets ladies...Mui Mui has the best shoes and handbags a girl could ask for...if only our bank accounts held enough cashola to afford all of these dreamy necessities for a girl.

Peep toe booties are perfect for now or fall and very sexy with jeans or a sexy pencil skirt.

I am now and have been since around the summer of 2006 a fan of high waisted jeans...it still hasn't caught on really...but, I LOVE them and wear my Karen Walker jeans with pride and I always seem to get compliments on them, even though I still haven't seen anyone run and buy them either:)

Get away from the basics and go for a ruched white tee...who really goes for the old rule that white can't be worn after Labor day anyway?  A lot of people don't know what "ruching" is...it is: "Ruching (pronounced ROOSHING -- 'roo' rhymes with 'who') is a French word which means to plait.  A strip of fabric or ribbon is gathered in a repeat pattern and as the gathering thread is drawn up the strip forms scallops or petals."

I Have Been Eyeing These Things Recently...Things You Can Wear For Spring and Fall

The best jean ever!  The trouser-cut jean...looks good on every-body!

I think that ruffle blouses have a flair to them for any season...I was checking out a ruffle tank at Buffalo the other day and really wanted to get it...it's all about dramatic ruffling details on a blouse...you can't just have one ruffle.

I remember when I wore pointy toe flats in college about 6 years ago and people thought I looked like a witch:)  I still wore them of course...I rocked them not even caring...well, now, I still love pointy toe flats and I think they looks so chic with pencil trousers and a cute little cardigan for the fall, or do the same for now and just wear a pair of shorts and a tank.  These Missoni flats are only $315 on sale...ok, not ONLY...but, they are on sale:)  I love wearing funky style flats for fun!

We can dream of the Botkier bag for real designer pieces that will last for almost ever...or we can get the Target bag...which I haven't seemed to be able to find the one I really want...so, for right now I am going to keep on dreaming of the real thing.  I am LOVING tassells and fringe for fall...so this bag is perfect for fall.

GWP: V for Vintage

All you have to spend is $5o and you get a free tote from V for Vintage only!  There's a bunch of new stuff...so check it out now and catch the deal!

xoxo

I Dream of G's

I wish and dream of these G's...I need ideas on how to make some cash to get these...I am terrible I know...but, you can always dream, right???

I am actually going to watch Project Runway This Time

My three favorites for the season are:

Kelli-hello, her first piece was dynamite!

Leanne-She is from Portland, I have to represent!  And I want to buy her clothes, so I really like it!

Korto-ok, so her second piece wasn't that hot--my hips would have looked crazy in that and I am shapely:)  But, that first yellow piece I would rock over and over...I hope she designs something like that in real life:)

Check out the site too!  I just went there to find the names of my faves and there are so many things to check out like:

Online Weekly Challenges

Hollywood's Best and Worst Dressed

Michael Kor's Blog

Don't Miss Each Week--it is worth it:)

Not Trying to Get Political:

Economy still doesn't look like it is getting better---my county property taxes are going up drastically with no question...which means no extra shopping for moi...boo hoo...but, places like Accessory Bug are helping all of us out and avoiding what everyone is saying will ultimately happen, prices for clothing and accessories hiking like food and gas prices...but, till then, at least we know we have places like Accessory Bug that does items like the ones you see on celebs and know you can't afford right now...

Some of the pieces I like:

Feel really special and get 10% off by using the promo code summer08 by September 30th!

For more fashion tips from the site check out their blog here.

MIA

Sorry all, hubby just returned from Iraq and I was spending QT time with him...I am back now and you can't get rid of me:)

xo

Fashionalities 

Project Runway US s05e01 1/5

It's back! Don't miss it! Reruns always on, over and over...you can't miss any of this:)

The GAP

I feel like every magazine I have opened up this summer has been referring to Patrick Robinson...from VOGUE to NYLON (and then New York Magazine said some stuff too), everyone is saying that the tee's and jeans are to-die-for...so, of course, now I really need to hurry up and go in!  I have worked for the company on and off all through high school and college...but, after the SJP and Marc Jacobs designer stints where I had to have everything in site that was in the Gap...I have had a bit of a lull...so, hopefully, the GAP is back again...because of yours truly Patrick Robinson:)

Italian Vogue is HOT, HOT, HOT

In New York it seems that everyone is trying to get a copy of the Italian Vogue featuring women of color...my fashionista friend was soo excited that she got a copy that she sent me a message on my Wall for Facebook:)  I wanted a copy, but now, in Tucson, I am going ASAP tomorrow to see if it is easy to purchase a copy...I really doubt that they will be missing from the racks...but, you never know:)  New York Magazine  said that Conde' Nast is printing an extra 10,000 copies!  WOW!

Sidenote: My fashionista friends also said that the Italian Vogue costs $375 for a year subscription!  How many of you have one?

Excitement is Roaring For Project Runway Which Starts Tomorrow!

I am soo excited!  I have been so bored with nothing on the past couple of months!  But, the drama...of course, fashion has to have the drama...moving from Bravo to Lifetime (which we usually only watch on Saturday's when nothing is on and watch those crazy movies:)...but, it is still with Bravo for the fifth season...so, we shall see...something to talk about:)  Also, how long is Nina staying with the show since she is no longer with Elle magazine...will that change?  More to come...

Oooo...guest judges include: 

Rachel Zoe!!!

RuPaul---where has he been:)

DVF!!!

LL Cool J??hmmmm

Brooke Shields

and more...check out full details here.