Food on my body

If I had the deep pockets paired with a suitable occasion (red carpet event at Hamburger University?) to wear the following Jeremy Scott outfits from FW06, I would do it in half a heartbeat:





Since that is not the case, I'll instead resolve to lusting after food accessories like this ring of a t-rex munching on a drumstick:

NOM NOM NOM

and this rubber hot dog handbag:

T-rex ring from Verameat - $132

Hot Dog handbag from Beyond the Valley via FarFetch - $57

Freegums

Alvaro does it again...

Chinatown Reversible $40

Snake Charmer Reversible $40

Jen Stark's Ooey Gooey $32

Gutter Gums $32

Boogums $32

Brickbuster $65

All t-shirts available in mens or womens. Sweatshirts are unisex.

For the Holidays

Formal holiday party to attend? Debt to increase?

Lorick Gill Dress, $396

Marc by Marc Jacobs Vivia Organza, $229 (on sale)

I don't mind posting a $1,450 bag since no matter how much I want it, I will never ever have a moment of weakness and actual buy it. And even if I did, I could never use it because I would tremble uncontrollably at the thought of getting it scuffed or stolen.

Celine 'Watch Me Gauffre' shoulder bag via Net-a-Porter


I saw it a while back and thought the texture was wool bouclé or something similar, but behold! It's actually waffle-y squares of leather! Xtra large image for some in-your-face texture...I can pretend they're cherry-flavored candy pieces with a chewy center.





And now for something affordable...

I guess designers the world over have loved this calendar for many decades. What font is that, Helvetica? And yes, it is indeed 3' x 4', and $30 from Unica Home. They have a little gallery of submitted photos with stuff on it to show scale, Stuff On My Cat style. They're all babies or cats.

Cacharel

This week has been so amazing, not even my busted (and too expensive to fix) MacBook screen can get me down. Go America! I think we finally did something right.

BUT, the French brand Cacharel has also got something going on. Let's take a quick *peep:

Paris Sketch silk blouse, Trompe L'oeil skirt

Fold-over skirt

Contrast Wool shirt dress

Floral Print full sleeve dress

Trompe L'oeil blouse

Assymetric Bib blouse

Bib Front blouse

*Photos from Gilt.com

Some Flair

Go International Ebony Ruffle Bib Shift Dress...on sale for $23.09 at Target!!


Look from London Peacock Feather Tights via Modcloth

Hardcover book necklace made of vinyl record, from Aroha Silhouettes via Etsy.

Yes, please.

I'm really loving octopuses/octopi because they're so intelligent and their ability to transform their bodies blows my mind. Unfortunately, they're also delicious. Some unusual octopus jewelry I've come across on the Intarwebz:

Sebastian Buecher



Reform


Alex + Chloe



Finally, OMG this man Adam Wallacavage makes OCTOPUS CHANDELIERS!!

Duh

Megan Bogonovich via Etsy, $40

Pretty sure I don't need to explain this to my friends.

Whether Weather Appropriate

We're getting ready to move to a warmer climate, so I'm trying to stay away from purchasing anything wool or boot-like these days... Although it's tempting since the weather dropped down to the 40's suddenly! I've also been working on pairing down my closet to essentials that are more well-made and an investment in the long run. In my mind, there are several categories in which the essentials are grouped: 1)tops/blouses, 2)dresses, 3)skirts/shorts/pants and 4)rompers (aka jumpsuits or overalls). Today, I will cover 1 and 2.

1)Tops/Blouses:

Joie Moonlight Night Top via S Sense $59 on sale

Valentino Red's Bow Tie Blouse via S Sense $277 on sale

The only non-monetary issue I have with the two tops above is that they are SO white. Off-whites, like ivory, seem to compliment yellow-inclined skin tones so much better. I would also like to see more champagne colored tops, please! Thanks.

The following Victoria's Secret blouses have also struck my fancy:

I like this blouse because, even though it has long sleeves, it is silk, which means it will probably breath well in a hot climate... I'm just guessing this though because I want it!

Pleated Silk Blouse, $58
preferably in Winter White or Black (no pictures available)

Silk Chiffon Plunge-Back Blouse, $48
in Pearl Pink or Black, I think both are adorable!


Silk Charmeuse Plunge-Back Top, $58
in Aluminum or Black (there is no front view for this top, how dumb!)

In other top news, reminiscent of Rebecca Turbow's 2004 and 2005 color scheme:

Madison Marcus Cowl Neck Top via Basic Boutique, $182 on sale

Last but not least, Heidi Merrick's Ayumi Blouse:

via Bijou Apparel, $228.80 on sale

I think the above tops are pretty wearable in a professional or non-professional setting... but what do I know! I could probably get away with wearing jammies at work.


2) Dresses

Sea Sweetheart Button Down Dress via Basic Boutique, $184.50 on sale
(not really worth the price to me, but a solid
running-out-the-door-and-need-to-be-dressed candidate)

Another Sea dress available via Basic Boutique, $207 on sale
(A little too cutesy, but I think it would go over well in Thailand
Oh, and check that out! Totally an off-white.)

Tony Cohen Dress via Basic Boutique, $264.60 on sale
(I think I like this mainly because the fabric looks super soft. Easy to please!)


Rudsak Everything Dress via Le Train Bleu, $69.30 on sale

While the final dress falls in the bright, too white category, it has a no muss, no fuss look and feel perfect for a traveler or lazy dresser (me!)... and it's 100% cotton, so I'm sure it would take to being dyed a couple of shades darker (a Tide to go pen can only do so much!).

Walter & Christopher Kane

A couple summers ago, I was visiting Melissa in New York before she moved, and we stumbled upon a little shop in the East Village selling loads of Walter dresses, skirts, blouses, etc. It was some kind of consignment shop that was selling the samples from the line (I had never heard of at that point). I bought a cheap dress that I never wear, and Melmo bought a really cute skirt (plaid taffeta?).

Fast forward to this skirt:


Found on Couture Candy, I lusted and coveted over this for a good month before I finally decided to buy it. Alas! It was not meant to be. I received an e-mail three days later saying they are out of stock and would not be receiving more unless someone returns one that happens to be my size... and I happen to be checking their site at the same time.

A fervent Google search pulled a dress similar to the style of the skirt:

$159.99 via Overstock.com

While about the same price as the skirt, it does not give me that same heart palpitating urge to spend beyond my means. Oh, well! It's probably better off this way.

UPDATE:

Gilt.com Final Sale Walter Skirt + Sheer Blouse, both SOLD OUT!

On to continuing to envy of what is not meant to be....

Christopher Kane via Refinery 29

Selections from his Spring '09 show via Style.com:

In conclusion, I would like to state: Christopher Kane! How dare you take advantage of my love of ruffles!