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.