tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73455616825080034362024-03-12T20:22:15.018-05:00Carrie Bradshaw Made Me Do It.A blog about my style obsessions, experiments and mistakes. Named for those moments when I’ve justified the purchase of Steve Madden gladiator sandals with the thought, “It’s not like these are $400 Manolos.” Picture Carrie Bradshaw, devil on my shoulder, ever forcing me to buy fascinating things slightly out of my budget.Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03803880660329444568noreply@blogger.comBlogger113125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345561682508003436.post-3204499026883337932012-07-23T20:20:00.000-05:002012-07-23T20:50:51.780-05:00<div style="text-align: center;">
Tonight the boyfriend came home from the Redbox with In Time. While it was irritating to watch her run through the whole movie in stilettos (on concrete! ouch!), Amanda Seyfried looked amazing as usual. Her character had a very cool vibe going.</div>
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She spent the whole movie in high high black heels, funky and sexy black dresses, and with a perfectly in place orange haircut.</div>
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High five, costume designer. High five.</div>Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03803880660329444568noreply@blogger.com49tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345561682508003436.post-29609352086031329682012-07-13T09:32:00.000-05:002012-07-13T09:32:18.974-05:00want!<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span><div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I am going on vacation with the boyfran in a few months. I think we're going to a few cities in Europe.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">In the interest of avoiding purchases, here is my list of things I want to buy but won't (well, maybe just one).</span></div>
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While I was searching, several pictures of her face/hair came up and I once again noticed her gray streak. I've always been fascinated with it. Did you know that the streak just turned gray when she was 11? She apparently had a clause in her Pantene contract saying that she could keep it.<br />
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I am addicted to What Not to Wear, and I adore Stacy and Clinton. Stacy especially finds a cool balance between being into girly-girl things and not being cloying.<br />
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Did you know she started out as a fashion assistant at Vogue? That she was the senior fashion editor at Mademoiselle? For me, she just appeared out of nowhere one day on What Not to Wear with that mangy first co-host, so this was all really interesting to me. She also styled several fashion shows, celebrities and fashion spreads. She pretty much kicks ass.<br />
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Another thing that surprised me to hear is that Stacy has long struggled with weight issues, and suffered from psoriasis. She claims her weight has been everything from a size 0 to a size 16. She always seems so confident and lovely that this is hard for me to imagine. She says, "It really took a great deal of work to recognize that at all those weights, no matter how I felt, I could still find a dress that made me feel sexy and powerful." Suddenly her deft understanding of women on the show who feel ugly because they are a larger size makes so much more sense. She can help them find a confidence she had to struggle for herself.<br />
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To say Stacy London is one of my favorites would be a gross understatement. I mean, shut the front door! How adorable is she?Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03803880660329444568noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345561682508003436.post-29659115812269043512011-03-18T12:10:00.001-05:002011-03-18T12:17:56.418-05:00Things I Am Currently Obsessed With:<div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am going through a 70's phase, hardcore.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">It's killing me right now that my OTK black leather boots blew out and are beyond repair. Sigh.</div>Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03803880660329444568noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345561682508003436.post-75333852246158230392011-01-23T12:56:00.002-06:002011-01-23T22:25:42.168-06:00So Last Night, I Went to a Party!Party Arty in Kansas City, to be exact. The yearly benefit party for the Nelson-Atkins Museum.<br />
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So you will have to trust me when I say I am growing out my hair, and it is getting longer (<i>oh so slowly</i>).<br />
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I've had long hair a few times in my life, and my mother always told me that <i>we just don't have the hair for it</i>. In fact, both my parents have long encouraged my sister and I to keep our locks on the shorter side because it's just "more flattering" for us. I do have naturally thin hair (though it's thick in the sense that there are tons of these fine hairs). For the past few years, I've been a bit unsure of what to do with it style and care-wise when it's long, and I've enjoyed the liberating feeling I get from cutting it all off. So long hair for me? Not so much.<br />
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That being said, I decided a few months back to give long hair another try. And boy, is it tedious. I cut bangs into it to keep myself amused, and dyed it brown.<br />
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Actually, these changes might work to my advantage. The dark color makes my hair look a bit thicker and the bangs solve a problem I always struggled with in framing my face when I had stick straight, looong hair. I've also been doing research on how to make it look nicer (Herbal Essences and a blow dry just weren't cutting it alone).<br />
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Today I stumbled on the site <a href="ttp://www.threadsence.com">Thread Sence,</a>which has pretty sweet clothes at good prices. Even better for me was the hair inspiration! The model featured my basic hair goal, minus the color. I spent the better part of my time on the site daydreaming about the hair I will have if only I can wait... <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sigh. </div>Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03803880660329444568noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345561682508003436.post-66521855264834206642010-12-15T18:58:00.000-06:002010-12-15T18:58:25.847-06:00A Cowboy Boot Guide<div style="text-align: center;">You may remember that a little while back I copped to having a pretty fierce cowboy boot jones. It was a bit too eccentric a shoe style for me to splurge on, so I decided to go used (bonus: they would have the beat-up look I wanted).</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I checked Etsy, but the ones I liked were all at least $50. A bit pricey. So, to Ebay!</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.144633616.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" n4="true" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.144633616.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/47129975/vintage-tony-lama-western-cowboy-boots">Tony Lamas on Etsy for $80</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div align="center" style="text-align: center;">My dad grew up on a farm in a time/place where cowboy boots were way cool. So he knew a thing or two about good leather, brands, what the boots were worth, etc. </div><div align="center" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div align="center" style="border: medium none; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">A few things:</span></div><div align="center" style="border: medium none; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="border: medium none; text-align: left;">- Two brands he specifically recommended for quality were Justin and Tony Lama.</div><div style="border: medium none; text-align: left;">- All natural leather is important (obviously), and some pairs have nice leather soles too. Rubber soles will be cheaper and less slippery, though.</div><div style="border: medium none; text-align: left;">- A quality, new pair of cowboy boots can cost hundreds of dollars. So keep that in mind as you're junking for old ones ($50 actually isn't that bad, I'm just cheap).</div><div style="border: medium none; text-align: left;">- Women's shoe sizes are roughly 2 bigger than men's. I usually go for a women's size 10 boot (to leave room for thick socks) so I went looking for size 8 in men's boots and mine fit great.<br />
- The more exotic leathers (lizard, for example) will wear down much more quickly. </div><div align="center" style="border: medium none; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div align="center" style="border: medium none; text-align: center;">I checked out Ebay with these points in mind. I wanted brown boots for sure, and I preferred men's boots because they looked more traditionally 'cowboy' than a lot of the faux-leather, high-heeled versions I saw for women.</div><div align="center" style="border: medium none; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div align="center" style="border: medium none; text-align: center;">I had to be a bit patient, a bit cutthroat (Ebay bitches!) and a smidge lucky, but I eventually found these Tony Lamas for $20- they're pretty much perfect.</div><div align="center" style="border: medium none; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div align="center" style="border: medium none; text-align: center;">Then I wore them. OUCH.</div><div align="center" style="border: medium none; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div align="center" style="border: medium none; text-align: center;">The ankle of the boot caved in on the side exactly where my ankle curved out. Within minutes of wearing them, I had sores rubbed into my ankles. Dad to the rescue again.</div><div align="center" style="border: medium none; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div align="center" style="border: medium none; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">How to Break in Boots</span></div><div align="center" style="border: medium none; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="border: medium none; text-align: left;">#1. Soak them in hot water for about half an hour. Some dye will probably get in your bath, but don't worry about it.</div><div style="border: medium none; text-align: left;">#2. Wear those suckers wet. Walk around in them. <b>Do not take them off until they are dry.</b> This molds them to your feet. Personally, I got bored and took a nap in them (true story). I recommend thick socks.</div><div style="border: medium none; text-align: left;">#3. Saddle soap is your best friend. Once the boots dry, they will be very stiff (mine also seemed much lighter in color). I bought some Kiwi saddle soap at Walmart and lathered those puppies up. After that they were darker and softer.</div><div style="border: medium none; text-align: left;">#4. At this point, the boots will already be 85% more comfy. You'll be able to walk in them without pain. This is the stage I'm at, and I'm told to just keep wearing them and they'll break in the last bit themselves.</div><div style="border: medium none; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="border: medium none; text-align: left;">I LOVE my boots. I've gotten lots of compliments and they're surprisingly comfortable now that I put a bit of work into them. All told with shipping and soap, they cost me about $35.</div>Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03803880660329444568noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345561682508003436.post-18482914164016231332010-12-13T19:17:00.000-06:002010-12-13T19:17:09.632-06:00A Little Game.<div style="text-align: center;">We're going to play a little game called "Ebay Fail".<br />
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It all started when young Robin set out on an intrepid quest to find a dress for an upcoming party. She was soon diverted to a corner of Ebay where dresses were FOUR DOLLARS.<br />
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In a tizzy, Robin bought this dress for her party:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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Beautiful, right? Kinda artsy, pretty color, nice and short. Looked MUCH nicer quality than $4 can normally get you! Yay Ebay!<br />
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Also got this dress just for fun:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Imagine the pure joy at their arrival today/yesterday.<br />
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Oh, observe.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Tent dress. It's a cheap, horribly static-y thing. Belt does help a bit.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">But the other dress, the happy excited yay dress... it's pretty bad news. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Please keep in mind that I paid very close attention to their sizing guide, too. This is ridiculously over-sized. I wanted it to fit a bit more like this:</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I mean, what?? The lace isn't even the same color. It looks Forever 21 sale rack. I guess I shouldn't complain- with shipping these were about $20 altogether.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Upside is, I still have plenty of time before the party to find a dress, and now I have <a href="http://www.modcloth.com/store/ModCloth/Womens/Shoes/Heels/Pick+of+the+Glitter+Heel">these </a>on their way...</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Before the cowboy boots it was a good leather jacket. I've been struggling with finding <em>just the right one</em>. At first I was going for a brown bomber because I like the aviator vibe and brown leather is always my favorite. I was very strict that it had to be leather. But of course, this wasn't great for my wallet.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">So I tried Etsy and Ebay. I did eventually find a leather jacket and buy it, but it was a really wrong shape for me. I sold it on Craiglist (and profited a little!).</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I then decided that a more sleek silhouette is better for me. Also, I'm kind of smitten with the rolled sleeve look. I realized that I would need to allow for faux leather ($$), and switch to black because my purse and shoe collections lean very heavily toward brown leather land, and I was getting pretty matchy. Now I'm looking at one very similar to this:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I already have daydreams of wearing it (and being able to justify buying it).</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03803880660329444568noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345561682508003436.post-50466772018813116052010-11-12T16:23:00.000-06:002010-11-12T16:23:42.736-06:00Ha-HA!I would just like to tell Nina Garcia and Michael Kors to suck it.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I <em>finally</em> watched the Project Runway finale last night and am just as dismayed and bummed out as everyone else. I adored Mondo and have yet to see a single person say, "You know, Gretchen winning made total sense to me." I could go on and on about rewarding boring clothes that women aren't interested in and dismissing fun, lively, unique clothes that I would wear daily, but it's all kind of been said.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I. want. these. leggings. so. bad.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">I didn't realize they were selling the designer collections immediately after the show, which is a huge bummer. But then again, I doubt I could have afforded these right now anyway. I mean, I know they'll make my large thighs look larger. I just <em>kind of don't care.</em></div>Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03803880660329444568noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345561682508003436.post-30150626016152359772010-11-02T18:50:00.000-05:002010-11-02T10:11:01.238-05:00Things I Am Currently Crushing On:<div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">1. Elizabeth Taylor in Cleopatra. Specifically, her makeup. The movie is a bit slow for me (and I'm barely into hour 2 of 4) but her makeup is totally worth it. Look at those eyebrows!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">She also has a bunch of great dresses that are all slit down practically to her navel. I'm constantly on the lookout for dresses that are super low cut (I have a smaller chest, so it looks less risque on me) and I would love to have one of these!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2. This Fossil bag. I made the collossal mistake of going into the store yesterday and was totally mesmerized. Fossil bags are generally my aesthetic anyway (leather, lots of detail, kind of rugged, etc), and this new one is loooovely. I keep looking at my existing Fossil bag with some sadness. This one folds over!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">When I went in, the salesgirl told me they'd just set up for Christmas, and that I looked a lot like the models in the Christmas catalog. I was flattered (but baffled) until I realized a lot of them are pale with blunt brown bangs. Ah.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">3. Nail buffers. Did you all know these existed? I feel totally out of the loop. This girl in the mall pulled me aside and buffed my nails- they looked like they had clear polish! I turned down their increasingly discounted offers, figuring I'd pick up a buffer at Walgreens. It was only $2, but the results are noticeably different. I'm trying to justify spending $35 for nails that always look shiny and polished...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03803880660329444568noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345561682508003436.post-83293383049005550662010-10-27T18:14:00.000-05:002010-10-27T10:15:01.642-05:00Lhuillier Bridal.I'm having a rough week. Just feeling hormonal and stressed. I <em>could</em> eat elf cookies, sleep on the couch and escape into movies, but I <strike>have been doing that all week</strike> have something more cheery in mind.<br />
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I need some Monique Lhuillier. Some Monique Bridal would be great.<br />
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</div><div align="center">I have a huge silly crush on this last one!</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Hm. Still in a funk, but a bit better. Wedding dresses always help.</div>Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03803880660329444568noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345561682508003436.post-5972966160551777402010-10-18T15:25:00.000-05:002010-10-18T15:25:54.986-05:00The Mysterious Modcloth Restock.<div style="text-align: center;">Ah. As soon as I complained about the Biscotti Flat selling out at Modcloth and bought <a href="http://www.modcloth.com/store/ModCloth/Womens/Shoes/Flats/Gentlewoman+Chic+Flat">a different pair that I liked less</a>, they restocked them!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Of course, my solution was to buy the Biscottis too. Can I afford it? Probably not. Will I have the willpower to send one pair back? We'll see!</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">The Gentlewoman Flat is adorable too. But I really wanted brown shoes! Hm.</div>Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03803880660329444568noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345561682508003436.post-68989970323579532272010-10-16T14:44:00.001-05:002010-10-16T14:49:21.014-05:00Items I Would Like to Add to My Wardrobe:<div style="text-align: center;">Beaten, vintage leather cowboy boots to wear with dresses or skinny jeans.</div><br />
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</div><div align="center">Cute brown oxford shoes. I've been stalking Modcloth, hoping they'd get something similar to <a href="http://www.modcloth.com/store/ModCloth/Womens/Shoes/Flats/Doctorate+Degree+Flat">these</a>. I found a black and white pair and I'm trying those out:</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="center">I know what you're saying. "Robin! Corset top dresses and cowboy boots with dresses? It's October."</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">What can I say? I'm a rebel. A rebel with sweaters and tights.</div>Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03803880660329444568noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345561682508003436.post-40756179257774544422010-10-06T11:50:00.001-05:002010-10-06T11:51:49.006-05:00McQueen.I've been interested in McQueen for a while, but it wasn't until I saw these two photos that I really <em>got it.</em><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Siiiiigh.</div><br />
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The only thing my brain can formulate to say about these is the ever-eloquent, "These are <em>stupid</em> pretty."Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03803880660329444568noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345561682508003436.post-82002819498006321062010-09-19T14:50:00.000-05:002010-09-19T14:50:35.914-05:00Just a Hello!Hey kids!<br />
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Still haven't been as active here as I like! I've been reading my regular journals but haven't always had the chance to comment. Even my wardrobe choices have been a bit blah! I'm trying to save up some money and buying clothes (and blogs that remind me of buying clothes) have been a bit off limits.<br />
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This is the only effort I've made in a while worth blogging about (minus some going out outfits that I didn't bother to stop and photograph). <br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">It's a remix of pieces I've worn before. But I got a lot of compliments! Also, pinky swear, my carpet isn't nearly as dirty-looking in real life.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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Hm. I should smile more in these photos. Here's hoping I get some more time soon so I can get back to pouring over your blogs!Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03803880660329444568noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345561682508003436.post-56616253999012266572010-09-14T18:32:00.001-05:002010-09-14T11:22:46.212-05:00Monique Lhuillier Covered by Jezebel.I was just jamming through Jezebel.com and found <a href="http://jezebel.com/5637202//gallery/gallery/1">their coverage of the new Monique Lhuillier line</a>. It completely took my breath away.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">I had an incredibly hard time picking a favorite!</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">I love the lace detail, the bright colors, the romantic and flowy shapes... sigh. So pretty.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">My former tomboy self would cringe, but this tulle and sparkle number made me absolutely smitten. Dying to see a celebrity I love rock this one! I hate to sound one-note, but wouldn't Zooey Deschanel pull this one off nicely? She already wore my favorite designer dress ever, so it's not a stretch to imagine her in all the ones I like.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I actually loved this dress before I loved Zooey- the defined waist, low low neckline, volume at the skirt, the color... pretty much my perfect dress.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Anyway, I would highly recommend you all go check out Jezebel's photos of the runway show- there really isn't a dress in the line that I dislike! Many stunning ones that I didn't feature.</div>Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03803880660329444568noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345561682508003436.post-62795209385360164632010-09-10T19:40:00.000-05:002010-09-10T19:40:22.541-05:00Shoe Romance.I have been really swamped lately (read: a horrendous blogger). But I always have time for ohmygod shoes. Girl moment ahead.<br />
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More than just a shoe crush, this is full-on shoe romance. I want to take them out to dinner and serenade them.<br />
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I also want them to be slightly less than<a href="http://www.modcloth.com/store/ModCloth/Womens/Words+Can+t+Express+Heel"> $137.99</a>. Come on,<a href="http://www.irregularchoice.com/"> Irregular Choice</a>, what's a hundred dollars between friends? Word's can't express, indeed.Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03803880660329444568noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345561682508003436.post-84477984596167563872010-08-02T18:45:00.003-05:002010-08-03T13:43:20.960-05:00What to Wear to the Clinton Wedding.I was surfing around the other day and found <a href="http://glo.msn.com/style/a-very-clinton-affair-4982.gallery?gt1=49006#stackState=0__%2Fstyle%2Fa-very-clinton-affair-4982.gallery">this article where a woman fantasized about what she'd wear if she had been invited to Chelsea Clinton's wedding.</a> I think the idea is cool. I don't care much for the Clintons, but I do love weddings to a sick degree. I won't even tell you have many episodes of Say Yes to the Dress lurk in my DVR lineup.<br />
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Obviously I cannot afford designer clothes, and obviously I don't know the nuances of proper attire at large state functions (you go simple and elegant, I'd assume?). I also imagine the fashion scene is relatively competitive, all the clothes being this season (or true vintage) designer. But this is a fantasy, right? Of course right.<br />
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I'd start with a great dress. And duh, it would have to be Zac Posen.<br />
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<div><div style="height: 500px; position: relative; width: 500px;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/clinton_wedding/set?.embedder=239437&.mid=embed&id=21514349"><img alt="Clinton Wedding 1" border="0" height="500" src="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-set/BQcDAAAAAwoDanBnAAAABC5vdXQKFjhxaEVZazJlM3hHZGtYbFZDQndEdFEAAAACaWQKAXgAAAAEc2l6ZQ.jpg" title="Clinton Wedding 1" width="500" /></a><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/" style="bottom: 2px; line-height: 1%; position: absolute; right: 2px;"><img alt="Fashion Trends & Styles - Polyvore" src="http://www.polyvorecdn.com/rsrc/img/logo_embed_alt_63x21.png" style="background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="Fashion Trends & Styles - Polyvore" /></a></div><br />
</div>This would be great if the dress is truly blue in real life. The picture makes it seem somewhat white, which is of course a no-no for a wedding. I was recently at one where a guest wore a satin white dress. Disaster.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div><div style="height: 500px; position: relative; width: 500px;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/clinton/set?.embedder=239437&.mid=embed&id=21515078"><img alt="Clinton 2" border="0" height="500" src="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-set/BQcDAAAAAwoDanBnAAAABC5vdXQKFm1udkxJRXllM3hHZll1VlNDQndEdFEAAAACaWQKAXgAAAAEc2l6ZQ.jpg" title="Clinton 2" width="500" /></a><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/" style="bottom: 2px; line-height: 1%; position: absolute; right: 2px;"><img alt="Fashion Trends & Styles - Polyvore" src="http://www.polyvorecdn.com/rsrc/img/logo_embed_alt_63x21.png" style="background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="Fashion Trends & Styles - Polyvore" /></a></div><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">In both cases I used Zooey Deschanel as a hair model because she is perfect, and also because I am currently rocking the short/thin hair version of her look.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">I realize the wedding is over (it wasn't when I started drafting this post last week, but I helped my sister move to college and got a wee bit distracted)... but what would you have worn?</div>Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03803880660329444568noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345561682508003436.post-14533654882496837152010-07-23T18:04:00.001-05:002010-07-23T10:06:37.264-05:00Win/Lose/Draw<div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;">A short rundown of the products/companies/pieces I <em>love</em>, the ones that I am not a fan of, and the ones that I’m still not quite sure about.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;"> Win!</span></strong></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=cabrmamedoit-20&o=1&p=8&l=bpl&asins=B0034XB798&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="align: left; height: 245px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 131px;"></iframe>I am absolutely smitten with <strong>Klorane dry shampoo</strong>. I have naturally oily skin, and a little while back I got bangs. I did not anticipate the weird problem this would create. By about 5 every day, my bangs would become a visibly greasy mess. Nothing horrifying, but pretty unappealing. I resigned myself to the idea that I may have to take a shower each day after work in order to go out, but then I found Klorane.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Klorane dry shampoo absolutely delivers. I spray a bit into my hair, focusing especially on my bangs. I have dark hair, so it does leave a powdery white residue that I just comb out. I also noticed if I spray the bottom side of my hair, I can skip this step. This stuff wildly exceeded my expectations- my hair is fluffy, light and clean within minutes. I cannot say enough good things about this product. The only downside is that one can is $18 at my local Sephora, and I use this pretty much daily. I’m looking for a cheaper brand at the moment, hoping to find something affordable and comparable.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong> Win!</strong></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.threadsforthought.com/components/com_virtuemart/shop_image/product/resized/The_Basic_V_Neck_4b82e16a65f71_300x300.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hw="true" src="http://www.threadsforthought.com/components/com_virtuemart/shop_image/product/resized/The_Basic_V_Neck_4b82e16a65f71_300x300.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><strong>Threads 4 Thought organic cotton tees.</strong> These are made by an eco-conscious company making sustainable apparel. While this makes me high five myself (tricky), I would buy these tees at Walmart if that's where I had to go. I practically live in them. I actually discovered my first one in TJ Maxx- I bought it off the sale rack for $5 and wore it until it fell apart. I tracked the company down, knowing I'd need more immediately. They are thin, super soft, and ridiculously comfortable. The website claims that this is possibly the best fitting tee on the planet, and I absolutely agree. The best part? <a href="http://threadsforthought.com/womens/knits/details/4/womens-clothing/knits/the-basic-v-neck">They're just $10 apiece.</a> How can you beat that? I have them in 4 different colors, with every intent to buy more. The site has some other really pretty clothing, but I haven't branched out yet.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Lose.</strong></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><strong></strong></span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://go2.wordpress.com/?id=725X1342&site=petitefashionista.wordpress.com&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpetitefashionista.files.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F04%2Faeflipflops.jpg&sref=http%3A%2F%2Fpetitefashionista.wordpress.com%2Ftag%2Fashley-tisdale%2Fpage%2F2%2F" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="199" hw="true" src="http://go2.wordpress.com/?id=725X1342&site=petitefashionista.wordpress.com&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpetitefashionista.files.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F04%2Faeflipflops.jpg&sref=http%3A%2F%2Fpetitefashionista.wordpress.com%2Ftag%2Fashley-tisdale%2Fpage%2F2%2F" width="200" /></a><strong>These American Eagle flip flops.</strong> Normally, American Eagle has extremly comfortable leather sandals- I go there every year and get a pair that lasts until next year (after that they start to look pretty sad, but remain comfortable). These were a very rare miss. The straps have a peculair way of cutting into my toes- it's hard to wear them even to run to my mailbox. Ouch.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong> Draw?</strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=cabrmamedoit-20&o=1&p=8&l=bpl&asins=B0017U10SI&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="align: left; height: 245px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 131px;"></iframe>I heard a lot of good things about <strong>Bare Escentuals face primer</strong>, so I gave it a shot and bought a bottle on Ebay for around $11. I thought I really got a steal, until the ridiculously tiny bottle arrived. I've had great experiences with the foundation and thought this would make a big difference, but I'm still kind of on the fence. I've been using it all week and can't tell a huge difference. My makeup does stay a bit longer, but is it really worth the price? Hm. (note: the bottle pictured is bigger than the one I bought, which I suspect is a sample.)</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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