Bitchy Witch, or Sexy Kitten???

I LOVE Halloween.  I usually plan my costume in August, but this year the stress of life caught up with me and I had to put something spook-tacular together last minute.  Major stresser.  So I headed to one of the pop-up Halloween shops to check out the fashions, and was in dismay when I saw that Miranda and Carrie were right, the only choices for women are witch or sex kitten, wtf!? (Come on people...SATC movie, let's try to keep up...)  So home I went empty handed as I refused to give in to the cultural stereotypes that Halloween has created.  Then it hit me...why not base my costume on my birth year....so off I went to a store that is still stuck in 1986-American Apparel.  They had everything that Cyndi Lauper wore: leggings, leg warmers, oversized sweathshirts, and even scrunchies (which refused to wear in my hair unless washing my face, so it became a bracelet).  Remember it's the details that make the costume, so I hit my local drugstore on the way home for neon nail polish and purple eye shadow.  The best part was that after too many cups of Witch's Brew, I could fall right into bed when I got home from the big party!

Hello, Lover

While reading the latest InStyle (sorry Anna Wintour, but it's my fav fashion mag) I came across a spread that literally made my heart skip a beat.  Jimmy Choo is now at H&M.  I know, take a deep breath...it gets better.  This line, liscensed exclusively to H&M, is all under $300!!!  The line debuts in stores Nov. 14, but but hit their site for a sneak peak and some major shoe lust.  Plan early because stores are expecting black Friday worthy crowds (think year of the Tickle Me Elmo...).  So get your girlfriends together, some cosmos, and a spot in line for the shopping event of the year!  Now we can look like Carrie Bradshaw and pay our rent....life couldn't be better!

Zoe Withdrawl

This week Rachel Zoe season 2 has come to an end.  That means no more weekly fashion-gasms over her lustful closet, or wishing I had Brad as my gay hubby.  But I have found something to get me through my reality junkie withdrawl...The Zoe Report.  It's like a daily dose of my drug of choice...fashion!  There's nothing better than waking up in the morning, getting my DC (diet coke...duh!), and getting insider tips from one of the industry's best.  Sign-up today and be happily on your way to maxing out your credit card!

Crayola Crayon Legs

As clearly stated in the title of this blog, I am a huge fan of LBDs.  They always look chic and effortless, and are incredible to accessorize!  My fav accessory this season is tights.  I love them paired with a sweater dress and riding boots-the perfect fall uniform. Last year my favorite pair was hot pink by Betsy Johnson, but this year I am dying for plaid!  While I typically avoid anything preppy for fear of resembling an American Eagle ad, I am digging this Gossip Girl inspired look (p.s. I was totally Blair for Halloween last year, yeah..I know I'm a rockstar).  I've already done the leg work (get it: tights, legs....it's been a long day.) and tested just about every line out there and my fav is the classic Hue.  They totally stay put so you don't have to run to the ladies room to shimmie every five minutes and their selection of colors is definently the best.  And remember when in doubt go with the most vibrant color in the funnest pattern, because really life is too short for  tights in black opaque.

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.