Tightwad Tuesday: FRYE Deborah Studded Bootie on a Budget

Darlings, to the left savor the sassy style that is the FRYE Deborah Studded Bootie; on the right alloy your pretty peepers to dance over the decadence of MIA’s Jayne Western Boot.

While the magnificent MIA is a slightly darker shade and proffers a heel that is un petit lower than that of the original; for just $104.47, as opposed to the $497.95 asking price of the FRYE’s, they are every bit as fabulous for the fashionista seeking to add a smattering of cowgirl chic to her shoe collection – at a price that no frugalista could possibly resist!

Tell me, kittens…will you be a big spender and go for FRYE, or be thrifty and spring for MIA?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Endless for the pictures.


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Play It Again, Sam

Snow Day - Matt Pond PA
White Houses - Vanessa Carlton
Sour Cherry - The Kills
Lights - Ellie Goulding
Snowflakes - White Apple Tree
Cat Piano - Seabear
Moon River - Audrey Hepburn
Say (All I Need) - OneRepublic
White Diamonds - Friendly Fires
The Ice Is Getting Thinner - Death Cab for Cutie
What song has left you with the urge to say Play It Again, Sam this week, my loves?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Tumblr for the picture.


Don't forget to enter the Make A Wish Giveaway for your chance to win a Black Enamel Four Leaf Clover Necklace from Regina Pierallini Jewelry Design.

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Sunday Steals: BCBGMAXAZRIA Stretch Sequined Skirt for Less

My loves, in the left corner we have the blissfully sparkling style that is BCBGMAXAZRIA’s Stretch Sequined Skirt; to the right prepare to inhale the glittering aroma that is Charlotte Russe’s Sequined Pencil Skirt.

While the chichi Charlotte creation lacks the horizontal seam detailing of the breathtaking BCBGMAXAZRIA piece, and features an elastic waistband as opposed to the concealed side zip of its haute couture counterpart; for a mere $29.50, in comparison to the $268.00 needed to bask in the body-hugging aesthetic of the BCBGMAXAZRIA stunner, it is every bit as capable of making you twinkle and shine – at a fraction of the cost!

Which role have you decided to undertake on this sultry Sunday, kittens? Tightwad or spendthrift?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Bloomingdale’s and Charlotte Russe for the pictures.


Don't forget to enter the Make A Wish Giveaway for your chance to win a Black Enamel Four Leaf Clover Necklace from Regina Pierallini Jewelry Design.

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Hi, I Adore You...

Adoring: Winter white sweater dresses that call for a comfy couch, a cozy fireplace, and a mug of hot cocoa (with mini marshmallows, of course!) a la Rag & Bone’s Darley Sweater Dress; Minis that sparkle, twinkle, shine, and shimmer like freshly popped champagne such as Haute Hippie’s Confetti Sequin Miniskirt; Faux fur cover-ups that channel the style of the elegantly omnipresent Edie Sedgwick like EXPRESS’ (Minus The) Fur Leopard Coat; Chunky statement necklaces that wink at your many admirers with every glittering step that you take – specifically Kenneth Jay Lane’s Chain Bib Necklace; Scrummy-smelling candles made to look like fall foliage a la Crate & Barrel’s Large Pinecone Candle; Crimson colored hair accessories like Anthropologie’s Leather Laurel Headband in Red; The Great Christmas Cookie Swap Cookbook by The Editors of Good Housekeeping. After all, one must always be prepared for the inattendu, mais oui?

Tell me, my loves; what are you currently adoring?


Fashionably yours!


Don't forget to enter the Make A Wish Giveaway for your chance to win a Black Enamel Four Leaf Clover Necklace from Regina Pierallini Jewelry Design.

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Make A Wish Giveaway

Dolls, in the words of Sarah Jessica Parker, “A best friend is like a four leaf clover, hard to find and lucky to have.” The very same thing could, perhaps, be attributed to a fabulous piece of frippery that manages to spruce up any and all pieces of one’s glorious wardrobe – exactly what the Black Enamel Four Leaf Clover Necklace from Regina Pierallini Jewelry Design is capable of doing. And now one (1) of you stunning stylistas will be taking precisely that home.

Oui, oui, my loves! Café Fashionista has teamed up with Regina Pierallini Jewelry Design to bring one (1) ravishing reader the Black Enamel Four Leaf Clover Necklace (valued at $65.00) – a piece quite similar to the Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Necklace seen donned countless times by the irresistible Reese Witherspoon!

To Enter the Make A Wish Giveaway:

♥Become a fan of Regina Pierallini Jewelry on Facebook.

♥Visit Regina Pierallini Jewelry Design and select your favorite piece.

♥For one (1) entry, leave a comment on this post stating what your favorite Regina Pierallini piece is between now and Friday, December 17, 2010 at midnight PST.

♥ For two (2) entries, Twitter about this giveaway, and leave a comment on this post stating what your favorite Regina Pierallini piece is between now and Friday, December 17, 2010 at midnight PST with your Twitter URL.

♥ For three (3) entries, become a follower of Café Fashionista on Blogger/Google Reader/Google Friend Connect/Twitter, and leave a comment on this post stating what your favorite Regina Pierallini piece is between now and Friday, December 17, 2010 at midnight PST (if you are already a Café Fashionista follower, please say so in your comment).

I will randomly pick one (1) name out of a hat (who knows, it could be yours!), and announce the winner on Saturday, December 18, 2010.

Good luck everyone!

This Giveaway is open to U.S. and Canadian Residents!


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Regina Pierallini Jewelry Design for the pictures.

25 Days of Prom Dresses

Darlings, obviously I am incapable of speaking for all of you; but I, for one, have always felt that December would be a far more appropriate time to hold prom, as opposed to the standard April or May dates. After all, in the words of crooner Andy Williams, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year.” The one time where you can feel the magic in the air, vibrating and sparkling and dancing around your person; when snowflakes and stars twinkle like angels, and each day is enveloped in a new sort of excitement that is yours for the taking.

But I digress; sadly, December has never before been the time for such an event. It is, however, the biggest shopping month of the year – in other words…a sublime moment to begin your search for perfect prom dresses and prom gowns.

Think about it, my loves; putting off such a purchase leaves you scavenging among the leftover racks weeks before the big day – all while juggling a full class load and social obligations. But December…

…December is a time when school is obsolete, and one can devote their full time and attention to weighing the benefits of a strapless neckline a la the Beaded Strapless Ball Gown with Full Tulle Skirt against a halter holdup like the Silky Knit Halter Gown with Beaded Brooch Detail; comparing and contrasting solid colors like the Chiffon Gown with Cascading Ruffle Detail, with fierce and fabuleux animal prints courtesy of the Charmeuse Animal Print Gown with Beading; and, most important, making the decision between a blissful ball gown like the Beaded Strapless Taffeta Pick Up Ball Gown, or a flirty frock a la the Short Strapless Tiered Tulle Dress.

As Wilhela Cushman once said, “Just around the corner in every woman's mind - is a lovely dress, a wonderful suit, or entire costume which will make an enchanting new creature of her.” Why not uncover such a glamorous garment during the season when the world is merry and bright, mais oui?

Why yes, Mr. Williams; I couldn’t agree more. It certainly is the most wonderful time of the year – for prom dress shopping, that is!


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to David's Bridal for the picture.

Thrifty Thursday: MICHAEL Michael Kors Stainless Steel Chronograph Watch for Less

Mes chers, to your left you will find MICHAEL Michael Kors’ stunning Stainless Steel Chronograph Watch; to the right take a peek at Shock Boutique’s glamorous Gold Boyfriend Watch.

While the show-stopping Shock Boutique piece lacks the true crystal stones of the classy Kors offering, instead proffering a ring of rhinestone detailing upon the face; for a mere $30.00, as opposed to the $250.00 required to take the real deal home, it allows the fabulous fashionista that is vous to show off a little high fashion bling – on a blissful budget!

Tell me, kittens…will you be a big spender and go for MICHAEL Michael Kors, or be thrifty and spring for Shock Boutique?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Bloomingdales and Shock Boutique for the pictures.


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♥ Fashionably Moi! ♥

♥Wearing: Mossimo Supply Co. Sweater Jacket in Grass; Forever 21 Fab Basic Knit Top in Taupe; Mossimo Supply Co. Skinny Jean – Medium Wash; Sam Edelman Shalin Faux Fur Boots in Smokestack Gray; Forever 21 Key to Love Double Ring.

♥Reading: The Vampire Diaries: Dark Reunion by L.J. Smith. Le final book in the quartet. Such a bittersweet undertaking, if you ask me – I am both thrilled to see what happens next; yet I loathe the fact that the series is coming to an end.

♥Glamourizing: Nails: Essie Mink Muffs. Lips: mark Glow Baby Glow Hook Up Lip Gloss in Sweet Talk. Eyes: mark Make It Big Lash Plumping Mascara in Raven.

♥Listening: Santa Baby by Eartha Kitt. I have developed quite the…codependency on this song. I accomplish very little unless it is playing in the background. J’adore!

♥Adoring: Faux fur boot covers a la Steve Madden’s M24053 and M24050 - j’adore the idea of being able to change the entire aesthetic of any boot in my collection merely by slipping one over the shaft. Brilliant, non? Holiday drinks at Starbucks. The Caramel Brulee Latte; the Toffee Mocha; the Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate. Yes. Please. Lurrrrve! Platform Booties – specifically Dolce Vita’s Vanessa; Opening Ceremony’s Racer; Diane von Furstenberg’s Famke Shearling; and Sam Edelman’s Vancouver Lace Up. ‘Tis the season for sassy shoes, lovers!

♥Watching: Gossip Girl - Season 2. I think I should love to have Cyrus Rose as my stepfather a la Blair Waldorf. He is très fabuleux, non?

♥Desiring: American Apparel’s Cotton Spandex Jersey Double U-Neck Dress. Le minimalism is tres magnifique - I want one in every color! GUESS Obelize. There are no words to describe the amount of fear that wells up within me at the sight of that heel; but ohmigosh Je suis dans l'amour! Have you ever before seen such beauty? Elegance? Sophistication? And, above all else, ferocity? I think not! Le besoin, le besoin, avoir besoin de!! Dolce Vita Joelle Platform Booties in Olive. Why, oh why, are you no longer available in my size, my loves? I had such fabulously fashionable plans for the two of us! Le sigh. Quoi que sera, sera - I suppose.

♥Quoting: Scott Hamilton - “The only disability in life is a bad attitude.”

♥Awaiting: Toy Story 3’s Big Roarin’ Rex. Non, this is not a gift for moi; rather, it is for my two-year-old nephew whom fell in love with it at first roar. He will adore it – as he should; you would never believe what I went through to find this thing – it is literally sold out at every store!

But enough about moi; let’s talk about…vous. Time to give me the lowdown on your life, lovers! What are you up to this week?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Ruby Mines for the picture.


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Guest Post at La vie...J'aime!

Lovers, so very often I share with you the intricacies of my material desires and adorations; but it is not everyday that I let you in on the items that I want (and can actually afford!) at the moment. Today that all changes, dolls!

Scoot on over to La vie…J’aime where I have taken part in Jaime’s 2nd Annual My Stocking Series by penning My Stocking: March of the Penguins - a comprehensive rundown of the five items I am most hoping to find in my Christmas Stocking come December 25!

Happy, Happy First Day of December, my loves!


Fashionably yours!

Tightwad Tuesday: Stella McCartney Puff-Shouldered Lace Jacket for Pennies

Kitty cats, to the left take a gander at Stella McCartney’s pretty Puff-Shouldered Lace Jacket – the very same one seen worn by Victoria Beckham, Rachel McAdams, and Anouck Lepere (in the pages of Vogue); to the right feast your eyes on Shock Boutique’s Lace & Bead Jacket.

Though the Shock Boutique piece features a faux-silk nude background, as opposed to the off-white true silk underlay of the stellar Stella; for just $84.00, in comparison to the $3,365.00 price tag of the McCartney marvel, it is just as capable of casting a ladylike glow upon your wardrobe – at a price that no frugal fashionista could ignore!

Which role have you decided to undertake on this terrific Tuesday, kittens? Tightwad or spendthrift?


Thanks to Net-A-Porter and Shock Boutique for the pictures.


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Play It Again, Sam

My Only Wish (This Year) - Britney Spears
Come Home - OneRepublic
Dead Man’s Party - Lights On
Mama Do - Pixie Lott
She’s Long Gone - The Black Keys
Winter Wonderland - Jason Mraz
Only Girl (In the World) - Rihanna
Greatest Time of Year - Aly & AJ
Sleep Alone - Bat for Lashes
Silver Bells - Jim Reeves
What song has left you with the urge to say Play It Again, Sam this week, my loves?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Tumblr for the picture.


Don't forget to enter the Fabulous on Fifth Giveaway for your chance to win a Small Deenie Bag in Black from Anabelle by Marcia Sherrill.

Don't forget to enter the Sweet Seventy-Five Giveaway for your chance to win a $75.00 Gift Certificate to CSN Stores.

Sunday Steals: Steve Madden Linderr for Less

Dolls, to your left allow your eyes to take in the loveliness that is Steve Madden’s luscious Linderr; on the right take a peek at Mary-Kate and Ashley’s Rugby Boot from JCPenney’s Olsenboye Collection.

Though the Olsenboye pair lacks the true leather construction of the Madden marvels, instead finding itself made of synthetic materials; for a mere $54.99, in comparison to the $149.95 required to make the Madden’s your very own, they are an ideal way of adding a touch of ruggedness to your shoe collection – at a price fit for the fabulous frugalista!

Your turn loves…will you be thrifty or suckered into putting on your spendthrift cap?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Zappos and JCPenney for the pictures.


Don't forget to enter the Fabulous on Fifth Giveaway for your chance to win a Small Deenie Bag in Black from Anabelle by Marcia Sherrill.

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Hi, I Adore You...

Adoring: Flirty frocks with corset-like bodices and accordion pleats that shimmer and sparkle like champagne a la Elizabeth and James’ Sculpted Bustier Dress; Cookies that bring a winter wonderland to your kitchen like the Mini Snowflake Cookie Gift Set from Rolling Pin Productions; Metallic boots trimmed in plush faux fur courtesy of MICHAEL Michael Kors Carlie Boot - ideal for helping one to channel their inner snow bunny, mais oui?; Ice blue nail lacquers – specifically Orly’s Lunar Eclipse; Pretty baubles woven into blissful bows like Betsey Johnson’s winter-infused Snow Bunny Bow Ring; Glittering carryalls a la Alice + Olivia’s sassy silver Sequin Hobo Bag; Settling in for a cold, winter’s night accompanied by John Grisham’s Skipping Christmas.

Tell me, my loves; what are you currently adoring?


Fashionably yours!


Don't forget to enter the Fabulous on Fifth Giveaway for your chance to win a Small Deenie Bag in Black from Anabelle by Marcia Sherrill.

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Fabulous on Fifth Giveaway

Mon petit coquettes, it is no surprise that behind every handbag in one’s collection is a harrowing tale of how we brought such an accessory into our lives; but just as there is a story behind every acquisition, there is also a tell-all behind every creation – just ask Marcia Sherrill.

Years ago, Marcia and her husband created Kleinberg Sherrill, a luxury handbag collection that was carried in major department stores the world over and received write-ups in every publication from Vogue and ELLE to W, The New York Times, and Women’s Wear Daily. After a torturous divorce, however, Marcia was left a penniless pauper as opposed to the pretty, pretty princess with a penchant for purses she once was.

Nevertheless, as a fashion-forward fighter, Marcia refused to take her situation lying down, vowing to reestablish herself as something bigger and better than before. And she has, in the form of two new handbag lines – Anabelle by Marcia Sherrill, “an affordable line for the preppy girl on the go,” and Sherrill Ltd., which “consists of classic silhouettes in luxurious exotic skins, which will be exclusively retailed to philanthropists and the like.”

♥CF: What is the inspiration behind collections such as the London Series, Fifth Avenue Series, and Palm Beach Series?

Marcia: I am inspired by places and people, on both broad avenues and narrow alleys. People everywhere. Each series of bags is designed with women in mind, doing all sorts of things. I want to make the bags both functional and beautiful.

♥CF: Do you build your outfits around your handbag, or put together an outfit and then choose which handbag would look best with it?

Marcia: I can’t help myself, I am a Bag Lady, so for me, it always starts with the bag. Right now, I have a new red bag and no one has seem me in anything but black for a year, so I am changing it up and going bright with the new bag and a fabulous new attitude! A good way to live your life!

♥CF: If you were to buy five things right now, what would they be?
Marcia: An iPad, a home in Southhampton, New York (I love the serenity of the beach!), a Vespa that I could have painted with the Anabelle pineapples, an apartment next to mine for my mother, another French Bulldog - I would like a “pack.”

Now, as a way to truly introduce her new line to the world; Marcia is being so kind as to bring one (1) Café Fashionista reader the Small Deenie Bag in Black (valued at $90.00) from the Fifth Avenue Series.

To Enter the Fabulous on Fifth Giveaway:

♥For one (1) entry, leave a comment on this post stating what Anabelle by Marcia Sherrill bag is your favorite between now and Friday, December 10, 2010 at midnight PST.

♥ For two (2) entries, Twitter about this giveaway, and leave a comment on this post stating what Anabelle by Marcia Sherrill bag is your favorite between now and Friday, December 10, 2010 at midnight PST with your Twitter URL.

♥ For three (3) entries, become a follower of Café Fashionista on Blogger/Google Reader/Google Friend Connect/Twitter, and leave a comment on this post stating what Anabelle by Marcia Sherrill bag is your favorite between now and Friday, December 10, 2010 at midnight PST (if you are already a Café Fashionista follower, please say so in your comment).

I will randomly pick one (1) name out of a hat (who knows, it could be yours!), and announce the winner on Saturday, December 11, 2010.

Good luck everyone!

And yes, this Giveaway is open to everyone – U.S. or International residents!


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Anabelle by Marcia Sherrill for the pictures.

Happy, Happy Thanksgiving!

♥Happy, Happy Thanksgiving, my loves!♥

I hope your holiday is full of pumpkin pie and hot cocoa topped with colorful mini marshmallows!


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Tumblr for the picture.

♥ Fashionably Moi! ♥

♥Wearing: Wet Seal Destroy Crop Jean Jacket in Dark Sandblasted; Forever 21 Basic V-Neck Top in Grape; Mossimo Supply Co. Long Legging in Ebony via Target; Zodiac Panda Boot in Black; Forever 21 Antique Pendant Necklace.

♥Reading: Girl’s Best Friend (A Maggie Brooklyn Mystery) by Leslie Margolis. Given the fact that I have always harbored a desire to be a private investigator, I am utterly incapable of resisting books that center around amateur sleuths – the fact that the main character is eleven-years-old makes no difference to me…aimer l'amour!

♥Glamourizing: Nails: Essie Mint Candy Apple. If you have yet to try this shade out for yourself, I command you to do so tout de suite! Lips: mark Pro Gloss Hook Up Plumping Lip Shine in Sexy. Eyes: mark Keep It Going Longwear Eyeliner & Shadow in Surreal.

♥Listening: Vanity by Lady Gaga.

♥Adoring: American Apparel’s Chambray Henley Shirt Dress. Coupled with Club Monaco Wool Thigh-Highs; cinched with Rag & Bone’s Extra Long Skinny Belt; or styled with SPANX’s Tight End Tights and Sam Edelman’s Vancouver Lace Up Suede Booties. The possibilities are truly endless, non? Cookie swap parties complete with good company and scrummy sweets! Whispery frocks that juxtapose between sweet and seductive a la Alice + Olivia’s Fierra T Back Dress.

♥Watching: A Christmas Story. This is le so-called test viewing before TBS’ 24 Hours of A Christmas Story which I indulge in every single year without fail. Christmas would be incomplete without multiple viewings, mais oui?

♥Desiring: Auntie Mame: An Irreverent Escapade by Patrick Dennis. Rumor has it that Auntie Mame is a cross between a grown-up version of Kay Thompson’s Eloise and Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland; therefore, I feel as if the time has come for me to meet her! Sam Edelman Shalin Faux Fur Boots – preferably in the Smokestack Gray shade. Dear Shalin, I have thought about you long and hard for the past 3.5 weeks and I have come to the conclusion that it may be time to welcome you into my wardrobe. Aimer l'amour! Sunbeam Cupcake Maker – a pink frosting-covered cupcake-shaped contraption with the capability of making six cupcakes in less than ten minutes. Sold! Le besoin chronomètre l'infinité!

♥Quoting: Faran Krentcil - “It’s like, your life is a pair of amazing, limited-edition Louboutins. You can either wear them, or just look at them.”

♥Awaiting: Dash & Lily’s Book of Dares by David Levithan and Rachel Cohn.

But enough about moi; let’s talk about…vous. Time to give me the lowdown on your life, lovers! What are you up to this week?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Tumblr for the picture.


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Tightwad Tuesday: Stuart Weitzman Chokeup on the Cheap

Mon peu flirte, to your left allow your pretty peepers to rest upon the sass of Stuart Weitzman’s Chokeup - Black Suede Pump; to the right take a peek at the loveliness that is Jessica Simpson’s Tamana Pump.

While the tantalizing Tamana pair features a slightly lower heel than the 3” of the Weitzman’s; for just $68.95, as opposed to the $335.00 asking price of the originals, there is no question that they retain the ability to add a touch of kittenish femininity to one’s shoe collection, at a price that doesn’t leave your AmEx shivering in his boots!

Are you having a tightwad moment darlings, or are you plagued with a craving to splurge?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Footnotes Online and Nordstrom for the pictures.


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Play It Again, Sam

Nolita Fairytale - Vanessa Carlton
Last Dance - The Raveonettes
White Sky - Vampire Weekend
Santa Baby - Eartha Kitt
Happy Ending - Mika
The Summer - Coconut Records
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year - Andy Williams
Snowflakes - White Apple Tree
Low - Flo Rida (feat. T-Pain)
Sunday Morning - Maroon 5
What song has left you with the urge to say Play It Again, Sam this week, my loves?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to La Petite Fashionista for the picture.


Don't forget to enter the Sweet Seventy-Five Giveaway for your chance to win a $75.00 Gift Certificate to CSN Stores.

Don't forget to enter the Think Pink Orient Watch Giveaway for your chance to win a BNQ1P001M watch from Orient Watch USA.

Sunday Steals: Donna Karan Lamb Shearling Wrap Collar on the Cheap

Mon chéri, in the left corner we have Donna Karan’s luscious Lamb Shearling Wrap Collar; in the right corner you will find Talbots’ fabulous Faux Fur Collar.

While the fierce Talbots piece is, of course, constructed out of faux fur, as opposed to the true lambskin shearling of the Karan creation; for a mere $49.00, in comparison to the $1,295.00 price tag of its haute couture cousin, it is the frugalista’s cure for a furry craving, that is equal parts ethical, animal, and budget friendly – it also allows the budget fashionista the ability to indulge in both haute hues (black and grey)!

Which role are you playing today, kitty cats…the frugal femme fatale or the sassy spendthrift?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Saks Fifth Avenue and Talbots for the pictures.


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Don't forget to enter the Think Pink Orient Watch Giveaway for your chance to win a BNQ1P001M watch from Orient Watch USA.

Hi, I Adore You...

Adoring: Mad Men-esque handbags a la Kate Spade New York’s All Typed Up Clyde. Perfect for the budding journalist, non?; Romantic, bow-adorned frocks in crimson hues – specifically Winter Kate’s Lucy Dress; Shimmering jackets with a retro vibe that can be worn by vous or your cute boy du jour like American Apparel’s Unisex Satin Charmeuse Night Jacket; Patterned legwear courtesy of SPANX’s Diamond Sheer Tights which keep all eyes glued to your gorgeous gams; Sophisticated misadventures with Patrick Dennis’ enchantingly eccentric Auntie Mame; Charming accessories with purrr-fect stories to tell a la Marc by Marc Jacobs’ Fantastical Tale Strass Cat Ring; Scrummy seasonal surprises from Browniepops!

Tell me, my loves; what are you currently adoring?


Fashionably yours!


Don't forget to enter the Sweet Seventy-Five Giveaway for your chance to win a $75.00 Gift Certificate to CSN Stores.

Don't forget to enter the Think Pink Orient Watch Giveaway for your chance to win a BNQ1P001M watch from Orient Watch USA.