Crafts
Christopher Kane S/S 2010 – A Whole Lotta Gingham
Being not really one of gingham's biggest fans, I can safely safe I'm not falling all over myself about this collection. Now, don't get me wrong - I love Christopher Kane, and his scallop-edged dresses and gorilla-print dress (that I'm currently working on a DIY for!)...
My Very First Blog Award!
Larissa from For the Love of Craft has nominated *me* - li'l ol' ME! - to receive this Kreativ Blogger award!! It's my very first blogging award - and in fact my first award in a very, very long time! - and I am so flattered and thrilled to receive it. (And if you...
New Shopping Site: JewelryFlash.com Brings the Bling to your Inbox
JewelryFlash.com has just been launched - and it's a mega shopping site dedicated to everyone's favorite weakness: jewelry! Brought to you by the team from DesignerApparel.com, they aggregate jewelry and watch item from all the top shopping websites: Neiman Marcus,...
Twelve by Twelve by Forever21 Looks: High-Fashion/Low-Price
Twelve by Twelve by Forever21: some people hate it, some people say it represents the worst in mass-produced, cheaply-made schlock for the consumerist industry, for some people it's the go-to for on-trend, affordable pieces. And to me, the design has been looking...
Selling on Ebay – Kenneth Cole Sweater & Fur Top from Japan
I'm currently selling the following on Ebay: Kenneth Cole New York Zip-Front Faux Fur Sweater (Misses' S/M) ($12.99) Honey Drop Sexy Rabbit Fur Halter Top Misses' S ($12.99) The fur top has been worn only once; and the sweater has been worn a few...
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Vivi [Japanese Magazine] – November 2009
Ah, how I love Vivi. It shares a soft place in my heart - just about tying with Lucky Magazine for #1. I've been buying Vivi since 1998, at least (before that, it was CanCam - utter child's play compared to what this mag has to offer).Vivi showcases glamazon models...
Japanese Brands: AS KNOW AS de Base, Nanashi, AS KNOW AS Pinky, AS KNOW AS olaca
Here is the English description from the AS KNOW AS website: "Always in high spirits ...tea always delicious. Founded in 1989, AS KNOW AS CO., LTD. produces a number of fashion lines for women in their teens, twenties, and thirties. AS KNOW AS opened its first store...
Dolce & Gabbana “Pre-Show Diaries” Show Series Starts Today!
Now on www.swide.com and on Dolce & Gabbana's Youtube channel is Dolce & Gabbana'sfirst exclusive "Pre-Show Diary."The first clip is approximately one minute in length and acts as a teaser to the project. Watch it below!The Pre-Show Diaries showcase the...
Chickdowntown and Chic Steals Giveaway: Tolani Scarf
It's that time again!We had such a blast last time partnering with Chickdowntown to do a giveaway, well....we're doing one again!This time around, what's up for grabs is a coveted Tolani Scarf. Super-soft and lightweight, these scarves are surprisingly warm and...
They’re Finally Available at Amazon.com!!
Sam Edelman Zoe Boots, $345.95, Amazon.com Oh, how I've waited! How I've longed! How I've pined! No more, no more! Finally, finally, the coveted harness Zoe boot is available, not at some random little e-store, but at the grand-daddy of online shopping,...
Don’t Buy, DIY! Burberry Prorsum Warrior Belt
I know the studded Burberry Prorsum Harlech Studded Warrior Belt has been around for awhile (since Spring 2008, to be exact...and in fact, I wrote an article about how to DIY your own for FashionTribes.com here). But the fruits of my DIY labors were never posted to...
DIY: FashionToast-Inspired Chain Harness
So we probably all saw this on Rumi of FashionToast a little while back - and pretty much all of us probably thought "How ingenious! How clever! How fabulous! Me want!" (I'm guilty too, I'm afraid.) Photo from Fashiontoast.com But it was a little difficult to figure...
Christopher Kane for Topshop
This is probably all over the internet by now, but just in case you wanted a looky-looky....Prices range from $90 to $310 (for the grommeted body-con dress).Christopher Kane for TopshopI'm not falling all over myself, though the mirrored dress design is fab, and the...
DIY Lower Sugar Pear Preserves – I Came, I Saw, I Canned!
The aftermath. Or perhaps, more accurately, I jarred. Doesn't quite have that same ring to it. Yes, in order to prove to all of you how utterly boring my life is, I actually am admitting to my first-ever canning experiement with homemade pear preserves. I am living...
Omelle Shoes
(Top row: Cecilia, $477 (sale), Elaine, $695, Andre, $567. Middle Row: Fancy, $945, Danika, $895, Artist, $695, Bottom Row: Cole, $438 (sale), Drew, $398 (sale), Dillon, $348 (sale), Fiona, $825)So these shoes really fall into the "Chic, Not Exactly Cheap" category...