Forever Fridays: The Key(hole) to My Heart

I am such a sucker for strategically placed cutouts in clothes.  Especially on the back of clothes.  

They can take a kinda boring-ish dress like this: 

....and turn it into something that is pretty awesome, like this:

D with an E with an L

Spotted.  Tri Delta pledge new member pin at Forever 21.  The colors are wrong but it's only $13.80.

Buy it here.

Forever Fridays: I Probably Should Not Like These as Much as I do...

So I should probably preface every post about Forever 21 by saying "I probably should not like this as much as I do" since all they sell is disposable crap clothes for teens and tweens, and I am neither a teen nor a tween.  Whatever.  I don't let that stop me.  Anyhow, I look at these camel colored corduroy shorts and all I can think is "sure why not."  They are kinda cute.  I am a sucker for camel color anything this time of year. 

check it.

Trends I Love But Can't Seem to Find a Use For In My Life: Leather Mini

So I love leather.  Sorry vegans and animal rights activists.  It smells nice.  It looks nice.  It can be rock and roll or bohemian.  It's awesome.  That is probably why I like this cute little leather mini by Joie.  I think it is totally adorable for the fall.  Maybe with tights or something.  The cognac color is beautiful.  It's short  and kicky without being obscene.  But I have really no use in my life for this trend.  Don't get me wrong, I totally wish I did.  Maybe it's because I live in Orange County and the temp usually stays in the 70's and 80's through the fall.  But I really can't think of a single appropriate place or time where I, personally, would wear this skirt (except maybe as part of my sexy Khaleesi costume).  Maybe the black version of this skirt would be more versatile because it's a little more "going out" looking.

Buy it here.

Forever Fridays: Lace Sweatshirt, Sure Why Not

I don't know why, but for some reason this speaks to me.  I am not sure what it's saying.  Maybe: "Damn, you crazy girl.  I am a lace sweatshirt!"  But for some reason, I just think it's kinda cute.

buy it

Heart this dress?

So I'm not gonna lie... if this was 5 years ago, 5 years younger me would probably have bought this.  Yes.  Judge away.   It's bright and tacky and draws a big heart around your funnybags.  But isn't that what they are there for?  Whatever.  It's cute and fun and kinda hilarious... and would have been awesome for spring break in Ft. Lauderdale circa 2005.  This dress makes me want to turn on Last Friday Night and rock out... I probably shouldn't admit that.

You lovey long time?

Happy Tuesday

There is something so entertaining to me about Kim Jong Il Looking at Things.  I'm not sure what it is.  His distinguished air.  His entourage.  His discerning eyes masked by ladies sunglasses.  It's almost as if his full time job is to just go around looking at things.  Which sounds like a job I am pretty qualified for.  I might have to look into this. 

Look at this wine.

Orange You Glad

I didn't say banana.  How cute is this little dress: 


Its probably a little see through, but whatever, its the summer.

Buy it for $22.80

Forever Friday: Party like it's 1994 edition

So I'm not gonna lie...

Forever Friday: Puttin on the Glitz

For $17.80, how can you say no to this peach sequined skirt from Forever?  (army boots optional)

Glitzy Sequined Skirt

Good News...

babyGap has a "Glamour Girl" collection featuring tiny baby skinny jeans, stirrups (!!!) and some seriously Suri oversized sunglasses. And you were worried your 12-18 month old daughter wasn't glamorous enough.

Now, I am not sure what a great idea baby skinny jeans are since, in my experience, babies tend to have legs that are a little... how do I say this delicately... chubby.  I know when I am a little chubbier than normal (for instance, around the holidays) my skinny jeans start making my knees look a little fat like overstuffed sausage casings.  So at those times I tend to avoid the skinnies and opt for pants that give me knees a little more room to breathe (which is what typical baby pants do).  Maybe babyGap will come out with a line of babySlimFast or babyBikram to help babies stay in shape for skinny jeans. 

Glamour Girl Collection

Mini Skinny Jeans

Little Monsters

Hello little monsters.  I have a gift for you.  One pair of wackadoo shoes by Mini for Many.  For  some reason, I really like these shoes.  I think they are fun and different and creative.  Especially if you are 5'2" and have some seriously skinny ass legs.

I know my own personal limitations.  I can't wear these shoes.  I would look like Frankenstein's monster.  But for those of you out there who are brave and mini, you should definitely go for it.

Mini for Many Draped Shoes from Revolve Clothing

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.

DV Dolce Vita "Nathaniel" Boots

Sam Edelman "Sutton" Boots

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







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.

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