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Editor's Note: I think the word delightful is kinda lame, but I really like the alliteration. :)

Saturday, November 20, 2010

Me Love You Long Time

I have been really wanting a pair of over-the-knee boots ever since I tried on my friend Nicci's over-the-knee boots at happy hour at the Edison. (What? You don't try on your friends' shoes at bars?)  But Over-the-knee boots are tricky. You want to look sexy but not like a complete street walker. 

Nicci's boots were fabulous.  The Sam Edelman "Sutton" boots shown on the right.  They are currently on sale at Zappos for about $240, down from $298.  The problem is, I am not ready to fully commit to the trend to the tune of a couple of hundred dollars.  I think its totally justifiable to spend a fat wad of cash on a classic pair of boots that will carry you through multiple seasons.  However, I know that there is a high likelihood that after one or two wears my new over-the-knee boots will probably find their way to the what-was-I-thinking basket.

The "Nathaniel" Boot by DV Dolce Vita (shown in grey so you can see the detail) is a good way to ease into the trend.  The heel is not too high, only 2.75 inches.  The suede makes them a little less hookery too (though maybe a little puss-in-boots-y).  I like the detail, its a little western without looking like you just rolled out of the Boot Barn. And right now they are only $111.30 at Bloomingdale's.



Friday, November 19, 2010

Sissy Loves Sequins

According to Wikipedia, sequins have been around since as early as 2500 years before Christ.  Such longevity is clear evidence of the genius of sequins.  Sequins are extremely useful, whether they are jazzing up a 7 year old's tap costume or helping a 20-something gal in NYC (or a showgirl!) call extra attention to herself at a bar or club.  The problem is that you have to exercise caution with where on your body you display sequins so you don't accidentally look like the gussied up elephant at the circus. 

Now, at first I was kinda skeptical when I started seeing sequined shorts around stores lately.  There are so many ways this can go wrong. The chaffing!  But the more I see them the more I kinda love them.  I do wish this trend would have come around a little closer to my early twenties, because I don't think that they are appropriate on anyone over the age of 26 (well, they are probably acceptable for celebrities and cast members from the movie Burlesque).

Thoughts?


Peachy Keen

The fact that Topshop catergorizes this as a "Playsuit" is almost cute enough in and of itself to make me want it.

I think the color is really cool and could be flattering on a lot of different skin tones.  But then I remember that I swore off jumpsuits after that time in 8th grade during my palazzo pants jumpsuit phase where I came thiiiiiiiis close to peeing my pants at school because it took so long to get fully undressed in order to go to the bathroom.  Also I have a super long torso, so I am pretty sure that if I tried to pull off this little number, I would be tugging it out of my nether regions all day long.

Why, oh why, can't this just be a cute wrap dress?

Pop Music as Spoken Word Poetry

So one of the highlights of being back in So Cal after a 7 year stint in NYC is having a car, and thus a reason to listen to new music on the radio.  Which brings me to this gem: Peacock by Katy Perry.  This song is so ridiculous, I almost can't believe it exists.  I also think its much funnier if you imagine it being read as spoken word poetry.  So sit back, relax and read this in your head (or out loud, if you'd like) in the voice of William Shatner:

 
"Who, me?"

 I wanna see your peacock, cock, cock
Your peacock, cock
Your peacock, cock, cock
Your peacock
I wanna see your peacock, cock, cock
Your peacock, cock
Your peacock, cock, cock
Your peacock
"No thanks, I'm not really in the mood"



Word on the street,
you got somethin' to show me, ee
Magical, colorful, Mr. Mystery, ee
I'm intrigued, for a peek, Heard it's fascinating


"C'est What?!?!"
Words are mislead
Such a tease
Wanna see the show
In 3D, a movie
Heard it's beautiful
Be the judge
And my girls gonna take a bow

I want the jaw droppin, eye popin, head turnin, body shockin
(Uh, uh, oh, Uh, uh, uh, oh)
I want my heart throbbin, ground shakin, show stoppin, amazin
(Uh, uh, oh, Uh, uh, uh, oh)
"What's wrong with chicken?"

Are you brave enough to let me see your peacock?
Don't be a chicken boy, stop acting like a beeotch
I'ma peace out if you don't give me the pay off

Come on baby let me see
What you're hiding underneath
Are you brave enough to let me see your peacock?

What you're waiting for, it's time for you to show it off
Don't be a shy kinda guy I'll bet it's beautiful
Come on baby let me see
Whatchu hidin' underneath

"Here I am ladies"

I wanna see your peacock, cock, cock
Your peacock, cock
Your peacock, cock, cock
Your peacock
I wanna see your peacock, cock, cock




Nothing Says "I Love You, Mom" like Tits and Ass

So I was watching my lady shows in real time last night (grey's anatomy and private practice, don't judge) thereby forcing myself to watch all the lady-focused commercials that the producers thought would appeal to me based on my questionable taste in tv shows. And since in the year 2010 Christmastime apparently starts well before Thanksgiving, Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman came on to hawk her line of Crap Mall Jewelry You Can Buy For Your Mom.

Exhibit A

From this collection, I give you Exhibit A.  This necklace reminds me of a buxom gal sitting (in the nude, of course) on the edge of a bathtub and looking coyly over her shoulder.  For some reason, every time I see this necklace, I just see a big round ass.  I can't help it. 

Now, I don't know about you, but the last thing I want hanging around the neck of the sweet gal that brought me into this world is something that makes me think of naked ladies. 

Exhibit B


Let's take a look at Exhibit B. 

i can haz burlesque now?!

no, honey, not yet.  Burlesque doesn't open 'til wednesday.

So hold on to your sequined tap pants and your invisible bowler hat (or your visible bowler hat if you are one miss xtina aguilera) because you are going to have to wait a few days.

Now I know what you might be thinking: Burlesque?! the movie that looks like Chicago and Coyote Ugly mated and then their offspring built a time machine and went back in time and mated with Cabaret?!?  that looks like a star-studded crapfest of epic proportions!  Well, you are probably right.  But, whatever, I am excited to see it regardless.  It's just jam-packed with too many of my favorite things to miss it: cher! sequins! alan cumming! the dad from The O.C.! and his eyebrows! julianne hough! shitloads of black eyeliner! feathers! mcsteamy! ... and did I mention bowler hats?

If all of those exclamation marks didn't get you excited, you have 5 days to work yourself into a frenzy... starting now.

I love you, I need you

Is it wrong to want to marry a dress?  I know it's not legal. yet. but if this girl could marry a dress, and was only allowed to pick from dresses under $30, there is a good chance that this would be the dress I pick:

I love the subtle sweetheart neckline, and of course, the gold sequins.  Yeah, so this isn't an everyday office-to-happy-hour dress.  It's more like new years eve meets first day workin' a very classy street corner. and it speaks to me. it makes me hear Taylor Swift songs in my head.  and it's $27.80.  respect.

Gold Dust Woman

Thursday, November 18, 2010

One time, in hell's kitchen...

So one time, I was at a bar in Hell's Kitchen (lord knows why), when my friend and I found a discarded bag full of oversize LEATHER hair bows much like this lovely little number:

So we each put one on and then had an impromptu photo shoot because we were so pleased with ourselves.  Luckily, neither of us contracted head lice or anything else unsavory from our little hair-venture.  We left the rest of the bows where we found them, and now, apparently, they have made their way over to shop bop.  Now you too can own one of these lovely little numbers for the reasonable price of $88. 

These bows really pull together any holiday party outfit... provided the theme of said holiday party is Christmastime on the Mormon Fundamentalist Compound or To Catch a Predator, Christmas Edition (which may or may not be the same thing).  Either way, you'll be a pretty addition to next year's Joy Book for sure.


Bow Time

Hi Jenn!

So this isn't a very meaningful post.  I just wanted to give a shout out to Jenn An who appears to be taking a cue from Fourth Grade Me circa 1990 when I thought it would be cool to try out some big fake glasses.  It was very short lived, I am pretty sure I started feeling self conscious about how lame I looked and shoved them in my backpack before the school bus pulled up to whisk me off to Nerd School. 

Back to Jenn.  I actually think she looks lovely in these glasses, but maybe I am just distracted by her pretty hair.  it's hard to say.

thanks, gawker

Hey, Remember the '90s?

So, this LeSportsac bag totally reminds me of the mini backpack I bought one time during a class field trip to Olvera Street. which of course reminds me of street tacos and delicious churros. and boy do I love churros. 
While I do love a bold print on a bag, I just cant deal with this in backpack form.  Perhaps if it was a huge slouchy hold everything sack I wouldn't hate it so much, but its not. sigh. now I want a churro.

Olvera Street Backpack

Forever Fridays

Welcome to my first official Forever Fridays post.  Friday is a very special day of the week.  And you know what is also special? Forever 21.  I remember a very special day, way back in the 1990's, when a very special new store opened up at the Mainplace Mall in Santa Ana.  This very special store was the World's First Forever 21.  Well... it probably wasn't the world's first Forever 21, but it was definitely the first Forever in my life.  At the time, this store seemed like any other Junior's Clothing Store. You know, like Wet Seal, Contempo Casuals, Charlotte Russe.  What I didn't know back then was that this store was part of a revolution.  A life changing revolution.  A Disposable Clothesables Revolution.  A way of life.  Where else can you get a knockoff of some designer dress or some hoochie going out top for $5.60 or $8.40? (Editor's note: this was many years before H&M, the Ikea of Clothes and another great source of disposable knockoff clothing, came in to my life, and even H&M can't compete with the awesomely disposableness that is Forever)

So anyway, what is Forever Fridays?  Forever Fridays is a salute to this revolutionary and groundbreaking retail establishment, its hits and its misses, its daring risks and its wt-mother-effs.  And, in the spirit of wt-mother-eff, I give you the following:




"Oh, Hi. I seem to have lost my bunny prozac.  Can you help me find it? I started looking for it, but then I got distracted thinking about how my dress could totally be cuter and more flattering if the stripes in the bottom were all zig zaggy like the top part of the dress.  or if it fit better.  now I'm tired and feeling a little hopeless about life.  at least it was only $22.80"

Sad Bunny Dress

* and yes, I know that it is not technically Friday yet... but I just couldn't wait.

xoxo,

SIS

Hello Friend.

Why hello friend.  What brings you here today?  If you're reading this, my guess is that you are probably super bored with whatever you are really supposed to be doing right now.  Well, hopefully I can provide you with a little bit of entertainment.  It's the least I can do.

Anyway.  I am so glad that you stopped by this silly little blog.    It is very lovely to meet you.

xoxo,
SIS