I'm Baaack!

Hello dear readers. I apologize for being MIA for the past week or so, I have been dealing with a family crisis, but do not fear I am back now!  And as you know with a crisis comes stress and with stress comes acne (why thank you Mt. Kilimanjaro for peaking on my chin...).  Thankfully Origins has pulled through for me again with Spot Remover....it's like Oxiclean for your face!  There is nothing worse then when you are stressed out and you look like shit, so this tiny little bottle has been my jar of hope.  Just dab a little on whenever you can and soon the mountain ranges will begin to clear.  And Origins, I am available for spokesman work. 

Beautynomics

While my credit card has been in a deep freeze for most of the summer I have found the one thing that I will make fit into my budget no matter my tax bracket--beauty treatments.  While in the dark ages aka unemployment, I tried to cut back on my hair by getting my cut done by a stylist with little experience-biggest mistake of my life as this led to 90 straight bad hair days.  Though I may not be making a million dollars (yet...) there is something very benefical about looking like you do and that is your personal self worth and esteem.  Sure I could paint my nails myself, but what's the point of working my ass off if I can't enjoy an hour of someone else buffing and moisturizing my tired toes. I have come to the conclusion that I'd rather feed my soul than my fat ass any day, so I choose my monthly mani/pedi over Kashi because really, Ramen is not that bad.

Can't Wait To Step On Crunchy Leaves!

As soon as September hit I ran to my nearest Starbucks to order my first tall carmel apple cider.  While sipping my 5 million calorie beverage that immediately made my ass larger, I made a list of my 3 needs for the upcoming season.  According to my rules needs are pieces you need to complete or update an outfit, and it must be beneficial to at least 3 pieces you already own.  This year my three pieces are:

1.  Last year I constantly battled with trying to tuck my jeans into boots without the awkward bunching around the knees.  I tried super skinny jeans, tucking jeans into tube socks, even safety pinning my jeans to my socks which only ended in bloody socks!   So after endless battles I have found my savior-Citizens of Humanity Stirrup Denim Leggings.  The $200 price tag will totally be worth the time and energy I will save tucking and retucking my other jeans.

2.  After racking up too much credit card debt on cashmere sweaters last year I figured I needed something to change up my look, and that is when I fell into the Gap (remember those old commercials "Fall into the Gap...Fall into the Gap...").  They have great cords in vibrant colors (think pink, mustard, purple...) that will instantly give my last season sweaters a new look.

 

And finally...

3.  As I always wear black most of my shoes are black.  This season I am consciously making an effort to not look like I am mourning so I bought camel boots to go with my new colorful dresses!  Most department stores are already having sales on fall shoes, so now is a good time to start looking, plus you'll have them for when it actually gets cold!  I got these great Steve Madden boots from Nordstrom for about $100. 

Died And Gone To Fashion Week Heaven

 

In case you are otherwise preoccupied and did not know, it is Fashion Week in the Big Apple.  And just as you are packing your minis and bikinis away for the long winter the models are strutting down the runway in your future summer must haves.   I am simply inspired by Cynthia Rowley's retro feel to her collection.  I love the idea of her pieces being both "scary and pretty"--I just love a fashion oxymoron!  Check out www.style.com to continue following fashion week.  I reccommend have a pen and paper near by as to make a list of things you will need for next season!

Don't Get Your Panties In A Twist PETA

Fall is my favorite season for fashion...cashmere, leather, and fur oh my!  Now that Labor Day has come and gone I can finally shop for my fall essentials, one of which being a fur vest.  As I would feel terrible killing Bambie's friend Thumper so that I can look good this season I avoid the real thing (plus, I don't want to risk red paint being thrown on me from my animal lover friends).  I was ecstatic when I discovered South Moon Under while in Maryland a couple of weeks ago, they had the most amaxing fur vest and the best part....it's only $78! (Below is the SMU vest)

 

Now I know you are thinking, "Umm...I can't pull that off", but don't worry LBD is here to wipe away your fashion woes!  If you wanna go for a Rachel Zoe look layer the vest over a thin black tee (I love Theory's Stay tops) and pair it with skinny black pants.  Knee high boots will complete your glamazon outfit!  If you're more of a Nicole Richie gal than pair the vest over a great boho silk dress with some distressed boots (just skip any peace sign accessories as it's not 1969).

Now that I have my totally fall outfit it is time for spiked apple cider!

UGGly

When Uggs first came on the scene couple of years ago I thought it was just a fad and wouldn't last more than a season.  Then they grew on me because of overexposure, the same way "I Kissed A Girl" grew on me because radio stations played it every 20 minutes.  Since this homage to the Eskimos is continuing to exist I thought I would share my dos and don'ts:
1. I understand Uggs were created by a surfer so you may think it's acceptable to be worn with your beach wear, but do they really need to worn with a denim mini?  I think not.  This look is not a fashion statement, more a scream to be on Today's Ambush Makeover.

2.  As ugly as they are I do love the cozy feeling.  And with a great pair of jeans and a cashmere sweater they can actually (gasp!) have a chic vibe.  But please let me say that this look is only acceptable if it is actually cold enough that you can see your breath.

3. Metallic shoes have become my instant go-to to add a little somethin' somethin' to my outfits, but shiny silver moon boot Uggs are just a little too much.  Unless you are one of the Jetsons this look is definitely a don't.