3.05.2011

Hi, I Adore You...

Adoring: Demure dresses with psychedelic motif’s a la Forever 21 Abstract Print Ruffled Dress; Pretty, pretty platforms with avant-garde aesthetics and skyscraping stilettos – specifically Pelle Moda’s Franky Platform Sandals; Blissful baubles in ice blue hues reminiscent of the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean courtesy of JADEtribe’s Beaded Bracelet in Blue; Luscious lightweight scarves with feminine flair and imperfect touches a la the frayed edges of Marc by Marc Jacobs’ Colette Floral Scarf; OPI’s No Room for the Blues from the Bright Pair Collection - le perfect Robin’s Egg shade for the spring/summer, n'est-ce pas?; Stylish sunnies that one can share with le boyfriend (if she so desires), like the Dean Sunglass in Burnt Orange via American Apparel; Tantalizing trousers in vibrant hues that juxtapose between professional and playful courtesy of RED Valentino’s Wide Leg Pants in Orange. C'est magnifique, mais oui?

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


Fashionably yours!


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3.04.2011

Wrapped Up in Shoes Giveaway

Darlings, the sun is shining; teeny, tiny bikinis are coming out of hibernation; and before you know it, you’ll be well on your way to some far-off tropical destination for Spring Break wherein you’ll meet devastatingly adorable boys, sip fruity drinks decorated with miniature umbrellas, and lounge by the pool or beach (whatever body of water sounds most appealing to you!). But before you can set sail you must make le most important decision…shoes! Luckily for you, Sadie Jane Scandals has come to the rescue!

Unlike ordinary flip flops, Sadie Jane Scandals give you the opportunity to customize your shoe style on a day-to-day basis courtesy of a mix-and-match process wherein you select your shoe style – flat or wedge, scarf set (I’m partial to The San Diego myself), and accessories (j’adore the Ladybug Slide), et voila! You have the tools required to create a handful of fabulous looks – made even simpler with the How-To Tie Tutorials. And now, this kitschy creation can be yours!

Oui, oui, lovers! Café Fashionista has teamed up with Sadie Jane Scandals to bestow three (3) sun-kissed starlets each with a $30.00 Gift Certificate good towards anything YOUR heart desires at Sadie Jane Scandals!

To Enter the Wrapped Up in Shoes Giveaway:

♥Visit Sadie Jane Scandals and choose your favorite item.

♥For one (1) entry, leave a comment on this post stating what your favorite Sadie Jane Scandals item is between now and Friday, March 18, 2011 at midnight PST.

♥ For two (2) entries, Twitter about this giveaway, and leave a comment on this post stating what your favorite Sadie Jane Scandals item is between now and Friday, March 18, 2011 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 Sadie Jane Scandals item is between now and Friday, March 18, 2011 at midnight PST (if you are already a Café Fashionista follower, please say so in your comment).

I will randomly pick three (3) names out of a hat (who knows, one of them could be yours!), and announce the winners on Saturday, March 19, 2011.

Good luck everyone!

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


Fashionably yours!


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3.03.2011

Thrifty Thursday: Stella McCartney Maia Cork Platform Wedge for Less

Kitty cats, to the left we have Stella McCartney’s stunning Maia Cork Platform Wedge – the very same ones seen gracing the fancy feet of le ever-magnificent Michelle Williams and le elegant Emily Deschanel; to the right, plant your pretty peepers upon the Crespo Wedge Sandal from BCBGeneration.

While the charming Crespo sports a slightly lower platform and wedge than the 6 ½-inch McCartney’s; for a mere $89.00, as opposed to the $735.00 of the mesmerizing Maia, they are a sublime way for the frugalista to snag a smidgen of Stella’s haute couture style – at a price that allows one to scoop up all four snazzy shades (Light Peach, Gold, Panna Stone, and White Black), should she so desire!

Will Stella McCartney tempt you into being a big spender, or will BCBGeneration inspire you to save?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Neiman Marcus and Endless for the pictures.


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3.02.2011

♥ Fashionably Moi! ♥

♥Wearing: Forever 21 Leatherette Bomber Jacket in Cream; Forever 21 Essential V-Neck Cami in Coral; Forever 21 Classic Skinny Jeans in Medium Denim; Sam Edelman Shalin Faux Fur Boots in Smoke Stack; Rhinestone Arrow Connector Ring via Forever 21.

♥Reading: City of Ashes (The Mortal Instruments Book 2) by Cassandra Clare.

♥Glamourizing: Nails: OPI Do You Lilac It. Le parfait pastel hue to welcome in the fast-approaching warm weather. J’adore! Lips: mark Juice Gems in Juicy Honeydew. Fruity and fabulous - l'essayer maintenant; vous aimerez! Eyes: Revlon CustomEyes Shadow & Liner in Metallic Chic.

♥Listening: Fire In Your New Shoes by Kaskade feat. Dragonette. Préparer à tomber dans l'amour!

♥Adoring: Sandals sporting crisscross applesauce aesthetics a la Diane von Furstenberg’s Ilias Strappy Sandals, Pelle Moda’s Crisscross Pumps in Black and Burlywood, and Tory Burch’s Stripe Elastic Strap Espadrille. Etre toujours mon Coeur! Corsets, corsets, and more corsets! Le Proenza Schouler Corset Wedge Sandals, Twelfth St. by Cynthia Vincent Corset Slip Dress, Rebecca Taylor Quilted Silk Corset Top…there is nothing so coquettish yet classy as a corset, n’est-ce pas? Styles that bring back the innocence of childhood known as…overalls! Oui, je suis obsédé! En haut de ma liste est...Factory by Erik Hart’s Sueded Twill Overalls with Front Zip, See by Chloe’s Chiffon Overalls, and American Apparel’s Thick-Knit Jersey High-Waist Cross-Back Short-All. They are the epitome of cuteness, mais oui?

♥Watching: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. Best. Movie. Ever. Cela tous est.

♥Desiring: MINKPINK’s Storm In A Teacup Long Dress. It is like le opposite of the mullet, consenti? Party in the front, business in the back! Avoir besoin de, avoir envie de, l'amour! Cambria Cove’s Well-Traveled Collection – from the Tote and Cosmetic Bag and Boxed Cards, to the Pocket Journal, Zip Wallet, Sunglasses Case, and Luggage Tag. I simply cannot get enough of Susy Pilgrim Waters’ stunning illustrations. She has given me l'ultime case of wanderlust. L'amour, l'amour, l'amour! Wildfox’s Sparkle Heart Baggy Beach Top. Sweets? Non. Exotic getaways? Absolument pas! Diamonds? A l'avenir, peut-être. Presently, the true key to my heart is this very top. Pure bliss, mais oui? Besoin!

♥Quoting: Michelle Williams - “Water – I want to be like water; strong enough to hold up a ship but able to slip through your fingers.”

♥Awaiting: Revenge of the Witch (The Last Apprentice Series # 1) by Joseph Delaney, Mockingjay (Hunger Games Series # 3 by Suzanne Collins, and The Initiation and The Captive (Part 1) (Secret Circle Series # 1 – 2) by L.J. Smith. Oui, I needed a few new bookie-wookies to add to le ever-burgeoning collection. A girl can never be without reading material, n’est-ce pas?

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 We ♥ It for the picture.


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3.01.2011

Tightwad Tuesday: Diane von Furstenberg Striped Dugan Top for a Steal

My loves, to the left allow your pretty peepers to rove over the sauciness that is Diane von Furstenberg’s Striped Dugan Top; to the right cast your gaze upon Bubblegum’s zany Zebra Striped Tunic via Lulu*s.

Though le darling DVF is constructed out of silk chiffon, whereas the blissful Bubblegum is crafted out of 100% polyester; for a mere $52.00, in comparison to the $265.00 asking price of the runway version, it is a sublime way for the budget babe to hop aboard the billowy blouse trend – without breaking the bank!

Now the question remains…will you be thrifty, or suckered into putting on your spendthrift cap?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Shopbop and Lulu*s for the pictures.


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2.28.2011

Play It Again, Sam

Fire in Your New Shoes - Kaskade feat. Dragonette
On A Mission - The Dandelions
The Queen and I - Gym Class Heroes
Run - Vampire Weekend
Heavy Cross - The Gossip
Rich Girls - The Virgins
Your Love Is A Drug - Leighton Meester
Open Your Eyes - Snow Patrol
Ashes and Wine - A Fine Frenzy
Bored - The Shoes

What song has left you with the urge to say Play It Again, Sam this week, my loves?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to We ♥ It for the picture.


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2.27.2011

Sunday Steals: Lanvin Cap-Toe Ballerina Flat for Less

Mon chéri, in the left corner we have Lanvin’s très chic Cap-Toe Ballerina Flat; in the right corner we have GAP’s glamorous Cap Toe Patent Ballet Flats.

While the gorgeous offering from GAP is constructed out of patent leather, as opposed to the true contrasting buffalo leather of the luscious Lanvin’s; for a mere $39.99, in comparison to the $555.00 needed to add a little Lanvin love to your shoe collection, they are a fabulous way for the frugalista to channel luxury style – without breaking the bank!

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


Thanks to Neiman Marcus and GAP for the pictures.


Fashionably yours!


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2.26.2011

Hi, I Adore You...

Adoring: Flirty frocks in fruity flavors sporting 70s-inspired aesthetics, and swishing skirts like Rebecca Taylor’s Punched Halter Dress in Melon. Ruffles, scallops, diamonds…one simply could not ask for more elegant embellishments. Evanouissement!; Sky-high sandals adorned with saucy ankle straps capable of making le glamorous gals gams look even more gorgeous than usual a la Frye’s Kara Cork Platform Sandals in Camel; Timeless toppers for sassy sundresses – specifically Forever 21’s Vintage Denim Jacket in Light Denim; Vintage Lanvin Round Frame Sunglasses via American Apparel - le ultimate in retro eyewear, qui ne redresse pas est? Ooh, I want!; One-of-a-kind accessories with charming details like the tiny bells, Chinese coin charm, and multi-colored beads spotting JADEtribe’s Karen Stripe Clutch; Luscious lacquers in tropical shades a la OPI’s Bright Lights Big Color; Forever 21’s Floral Medallion Necklace – quite le chic conversation starter, mais oui?

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


Fashionably yours!


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2.25.2011

Bag the Bling Giveaway


Darlings, a woman’s handbag may be an extension of her personality, and diamonds may be a girl’s best friend, but put the two together…et voilà! One is transported into a world full of très magnifique handbag accessories capable of making one shimmer, sparkle, and radiate fabulosity from head to toe courtesy of items such as chic Clipa Purse / Handbag Hooks that protect your handbag from the oh-so dirty elements found on sticky nightclub floors, and kitschy Key Finders that make locating your keys a snap (whilst adding a touch of decorative bling to your purse du jour!). And now two (2) of you beautiful, handbag-adoring bunnies, have the chance to bag the bling, courtesy of Purse Bling!

Surprise, surprise, lovers! Café Fashionista has teamed up with Purse Bling – the company which brings “FUNctional ways to add charm to your purse, and more!” - to bestow two (2) fabulous fashionistas with a $25.00 Gift Certificate good towards anything found at Purse Bling. I myself own the Carrie Bradshaw-approved Happy Hour Hang ‘em High Purse Hook and matching Happy Hour Finders Key Purse, and could not be more thrilled with them. They are the epitome of the three F’s…fabulous, fashionable, and, most importantly, functional - and soon they could be yours!

To Enter the Bag the Bling Giveaway:

♥Visit Purse Bling and choose your favorite item.

♥For one (1) entry, leave a comment on this post stating what your favorite Purse Bling item is between now and Friday, March 11, 2011 at midnight PST.

♥ For two (2) entries, Twitter about this giveaway, and leave a comment on this post stating what your favorite Purse Bling item is between now and Friday, March 11, 2011 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 Purse Bling item is between now and Friday, March 11, 2011 at midnight PST (if you are already a Café Fashionista follower, please say so in your comment).

I will randomly pick two (2) names out of a hat (who knows, one of them could be yours!), and announce the winners on Saturday, March 12, 2011.
Good luck everyone!

This Giveaway is open to U.S. Residents!


Fashionably yours!


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2.24.2011

Thrifty Thursday: J. Crew Maritime-Stripe Blazer on a Budget

Darlings, in the left corner savor the sauciness that is J. Crew’s magnificent Maritime Stripe-Blazer; in the right feast your eyes upon Forever 21’s fabulous Striped French Terry Blazer.

While the Forever 21 piece is made up primarily of polyester, whereas the J. Crew gem is constructed entirely out of heavyweight slub cotton; for a mere $22.80, as opposed to the $118.00 necessary to take its Crew cousin home, it is the ideal way for the frugalista to add a smattering of sailor style to her wardrobe – at a price that allows one to scoop up both chic color combos (Cream/Black and Navy/White)!

So mes chéris, what are you up to today? Will your AmEx take a beating with a splurge, or will you stay safe and thrifty with a frugal buy?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to J. Crew and Forever 21 for the pictures.


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2.23.2011

♥ Fashionably Moi! ♥

♥Wearing: Forever 21 Leatherette Bomber Jacket in Cream; Forever 21 Essential V-Neck Cami in Grey; 5-Mock Pocket Jeggings II in Dark Denim via Forever 21; Nine West Convince Me Boot in Medium Brown; House of Harlow 1960 Key Cocktail Ring.

♥Reading: Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins. I was truly unaware of just how much I missed Katniss and the crew until delving into the devilishly delicious pages of this tome. Amour!

♥Glamourizing: Nails: OPI Alpine Snow. Lips: mark Shine Tubes Hook Up Lip Gloss in Marshmallow. Eyes: mark Mini Mark It Stick Hook Up Stick for Eyes in Cocoa Bean.

♥Listening: Love Is Colder Than Death by The Virgins. Download. Listen. Repeat.

♥Adoring: Diane von Furstenberg Eva Scarf Tie Platform Sandals. I honestly believe that DVF is trying to bleed my bank account dry with this creation; ils sont véritablement trop magnifiques pour les mots! Mushroom, Sea Dust, Black, Citron – I will gladly accept them in any and all shades. Me les donner maintenant, s'il vous plait! Oliver Peoples Eyewear. Le darling Donyale; zippy Zaya; luscious Lainie…if you hadn’t noticed (though I’m sure that you have), Mr. Peoples is the reigning king of sassy sunnies – he can do no wrong. L'amour chronomètre l'infinité! American Apparel’s Cotton Spandex Jersey Cross-V Bodysuit. From jazzercise to shopping sprees, girls nights on the town and quiet days spent on the couch (with Carrie and the girls, of course!) this is le preemptive piece for one’s wardrobe - Je suis obsédé au dixième pouvoir!

♥Watching: The Virgin Suicides - yet another Sofia Coppola masterpiece. Un petit conseil...if you’ve seen the film, you must read the book by Jeffrey Eugenides; if you’ve read the book, you must see the film. And if you’ve neither read the book or seen the film you must do so tout de suite! Both are captivating, enchanting, charming, and simplement irresistible!

♥Desiring: Vince Sequin Top. In the words of Gossip Girl…O.M.G. It is official; my entire existence is incomplete until this sassy sequin top is a part of my wardrobe. I shall pair it with winter white skinny jeans and sky-scraping wedge heels. C'est l'exemple d'exquisiteness, mais oui? Ooh, I have chills! True Religion Morgan Wide Leg Flare Jeans in Sunbleached LT. Hello, loverrrr. Where have you been all my life, darling? Torn by Ronny Kobo’s Sally Striped Dress. There is a certain je ne sais quoi to this flirty frock that makes me want to set sail (despite the fact that I get seasick, and am unable to swim – shhhh…c'est notre petit secret!). Swoon!

♥Quoting: Jodi Picoult - “Extraordinary things are always hiding in places people never think to look.”

♥Awaiting: Charles David Kini in Camel Suede. Though I own countless pairs of wedge sandals; these shall be mon très premièrement pair of espadrilles. I simply could not resist the sassy ankle ties and skin-toned color. Gorgeous, mais oui?

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 Clarabelle for the picture.


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2.22.2011

Tightwad Tuesday: Stuart Weitzman Friller Pump for Pennies

Kitty cats, in the left corner steal a glance at Stuart Weitzman’s fantastical Friller Pump; in the right corner feast your eyes upon Enzo Angiolini’s sassy Sweetness Sandal.

While the ambrosial Angiolini’s proffer a slightly higher heel to the wearer (4 ½” in comparison to the 4” of the Weitzman’s), and feature a darker-colored platform; for just $98.95, as opposed to the $375.00 required to steal the stylish Stuart’s, they are the budget babe’s answer to feminine footwear – and leave one with enough cash left over to snag both the Black Patent / Leather Multi and Pink Patent / Pink Leather, in addition to the Light Natural / Patent featured here!

So mes chéris, what are you up to today? Will your AmEx take a beating with a splurge, or will you stay safe and thrifty with a frugal buy?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Shoebox and Nordstrom for the pictures.


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2.21.2011

Play It Again, Sam

Price Tag - Jessie J. feat. B.O.B.
Roses - Outkast
I Could Rob You - The Plasticines
Strangers - The Dirty Secrets
The Mall & Misery - Broken Bells
The Sweet Escape - Gwen Stefani feat. Akon
You Get What You Give - New Radicals
Rockstar 101 - Rihanna feat. Slash
Sophisticated Girl - Panda People
Strip Me - Natasha Bedingfield

What song has left you with the urge to say Play It Again, Sam this week, my loves?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to We ♥ It for the picture.


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2.20.2011

Sunday Steals: Joie Leo Cutout Lace-Up Flat Sandals for Less

Dolls, to your left you will find Joie’s luscious Leo Cutout Lace-Up Flat Sandals; to your right allow your eyes to take in the perfection that is Steve Madden’s Paiigge.

Though the Paiigge pretties are constructed entirely out of man-made materials, whereas the Joie’s are crafted out of true leather; for just $69.95, in comparison to the $255.00 price tag of their jazzy, high-fashion counterpart, they are le perfect way for the budget babe to add a bit of boho bliss to her shoe collection – at a price that leaves one with enough spare cash to splurge on all five fabulous shades (bone, black, cognac, mustard, or teal)!

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


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Saks Fifth Avenue and Zappos for the pictures.


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2.19.2011

Hi, I Adore You...

Adoring: Towering platforms in earthy tones that show off ones tantalizing tootsies a la Twelfth St. by Cynthia Vincent’s Jemma Wedge Sandals in Beige/Chocolate. The juxtaposition between canvas, leather, and wooden textures is incroyable, non?; Luscious lacquers that allow your fingers to do a little positive thinking via Nicole by OPI’s Respect the World; French-infused baubles that add a Parisian je ne sais quoi to one’s arsenal of accessories courtesy of Adia Kibur’s Fleur de Lis Long Ring; American Apparel’s The Sash in Mauve. Cinch it around your miniscule waist, weave it through a fabulous French braid, loop it through the handle of your handbag…it is le preemptive way of allowing your colorful personality to take a peek at your many admirers, consenti?; Sunner’s Willow Long Dress. Lacy feminine detailing? Check. Flirty, fluttering cap sleeves? Check. A blissful bouquet print, and floor-sweeping length? Check and check. ‘Tis perfect, mais oui?; Vacation-ready headwear which transports the wearer to a sandy, crystal clear beach in a tropical locale with every wear a la Melissa Odabash’s Jemima Hat; Big, bold sunglasses that allow one to see the world through lavender-colored lenses like Marc by Marc Jacobs’ Oversized Sunglasses in Olive Tortoise.

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


Fashionably yours!


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2.18.2011

Cruisin' with CSN Giveaway

Kitty cats, perhaps the indomitably irresistible Carrie Bradshaw said it best when she stated, “As we drive along this road called life, occasionally a gal will find herself a little lost. And when that happens, I guess she has to let go of the coulda, shoulda, woulda, buckle up and just keep going.” However, when the glamorous gal in question is laden with a little spending money and a desire to redecorate the place she hangs her hat (or, rather, her headband) with some magnificent Modern Furniture, she simply guns the engine and continues to cruise into shopping bliss. Guess what, lovers? Today, that girl is one of vous!

Café Fashionista has teamed up with CSN Stores to bring one (1) savvy shopaholic a $75.00 Gift Certificate good towards anything and everything your heart desires at the 200+ CSN websites!

To Enter the Cruisin’ with CSN Giveaway:

♥Visit CSN Stores and select the item you are most desiring at this very moment.

♥For one (1) entry, leave a comment on this post stating which CSN item you are most desiring between now and Friday, March 4, 2011 at midnight PST.

♥ For two (2) entries, Twitter about this giveaway, and leave a comment on this post stating which CSN item you are most desiring between now and Friday, March 4, 2011 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 which CSN item you are most desiring between now and Friday, March 4, 2011 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, March 5, 2011.

Good luck everyone!

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


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Arturo Elena for the pictures.
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2.17.2011

Thrifty Thursday: Alexander Wang Trish Leather Wedge Mule for Less

My loves, in the left corner you will spot Alexander Wang’s wondrous Trish Leather Wedge Mules – the very same ones that wowed on the runways not too long ago; in the right corner you will find Forever 21’s luscious Leatherette Wedge Loafers.

Though, of course, there is a difference in textures – the Wang’s being constructed out of true leather, the Forever 21’s being constructed out of faux – and the color of the lower-priced version is a darker shade of brown than the Wang’s; for a mere $29.80, in comparison to the $575.00 needed to take the tantalizing Trish home, they allow the frugalista to indulge in runway-worthy refinement, at a price that allows one to indulge in both haute hues (black and camel)!

Now the question remains…will you be thrifty, or suckered into putting on your spendthrift cap?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Net-A-Porter and Forever 21 for the pictures.


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2.16.2011

♥ Fashionably Moi! ♥

♥Wearing: Forever 21 Knit Sweater Top in Pink; Forever 21 Essential V-Neck Cami in White; Twill Cargo Skinny Pant in Moss via Wet Seal; Pelle Moda Yaritza Platform Sandal in Cuoio; House of Harlow 1960 Key Cocktail Ring.

♥Reading: The Van Alen Legacy (Blue Bloods, Book 4) by Melissa de la Cruz. Mon obsession littéraire actuelle. If you have yet to discover the world of Blue Bloods, I advise you to do so tout de suite. Mark my words, my loves; you will thank me. Très fab!

♥Glamourizing: Nails: OPI Katy Perry Collection Not Like the Movies. Lips: mark Glossblossom Ripening Lip Tint. Eyes: mark’s i-glimmer Illuminating Eye Color in Bronzed.

♥Listening: Price Tag by Jessie J feat. B.O.B. Ma première obsession du moment. Jessie J is utterly phenom, oui? And let us not forget le Cleopatra-esque hairstyle - cuteness personified! Salut, je vous adore!

♥Adoring: Sassy shoes with sky-high platforms and crisscross straps a la Sergio Rossi’s Crisscross Wedge Sandals and Schutz’s Clog Platform Sandals in Castor. Ooh, do they give you shivers up and down your spine the way they do me, darlings? Erin Fetherston for Juicy Couture – specifically the Silk Jumpsuit with Velvet Bow. Le rhinestone trim, the daringly deep crossover v-neck…the glamorous je ne sais quoi of it all makes me positively giddy. L'amour chronomètre l'infinité! Lori Bonn Jewelry. J’adore the way her designs juxtapose between minimalist and utterly mesmerizing. Ils sont magnifiques, mais oui? My current favorites are the Black Mother-of-Pearl Stacking Rings, the Scroll Heart Photo Locket Necklace, and the Birthstone Stacking Rings. Le besoin, vouloir l'infinité de temps d'amour!

♥Watching: Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed. I call dibs on the role of Daphne, dolls; I have wanted to be her for ages!

♥Desiring: Anya Hindmarch’s Valorie Clutch. I should someday love to be reincarnated as this very accessory. It is a conglomeration of all things moi - from the multicolored glitter to the petite size. Je meurs un million de temps sur; me le donner maintenant! Elizabeth and James’ Celeste Leather Miniskirt – the architectural aesthetic of this pretty puts it in a category all its own; it is worthy of being on display at a Museum, n'est-ce pas? American Apparel’s Sesame Street Cotton Totes. The nostalgia factor of these is through the roof. After all, it is totalment impossible to resist Oscar the Grouch, Elmo, and the rest of le SS gang, mais oui?

♥Quoting: J.K. Rowling - “It is impossible to live without failing at something, unless you live so cautiously that you might as well not have lived at all – in which case, you fail by default.”

♥Awaiting: The release of Gossip Girl, Psycho Killer by Cecily von Ziegesar. Gossip Girl meets Bret Easton Ellis’ American Psycho? Oui. S'il vous plait!

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 Absolutely Unique for the picture.


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2.15.2011

Tightwad Tuesday: Cheap Monday Adriana Long Skirt for a Steal

Lovers, to your left savor the sauciness that is Cheap Monday’s ambrosial Adriana Long Skirt; to the right take a gander at GoJane’s glamorous Sheer Paneled Maxi Skirt.

While the gorgeous GoJane gem is ever so slightly longer than the Cheap Monday marvel, harboring a length of 41.5 inches, as opposed to the 39 inches of Adriana; for just $27.60, in comparison to the $85.00 necessary to claim Cheap Monday’s masterpiece as your own, it provides one’s wardrobe with just as much sass as its higher priced pal – without breaking the bank!

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


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Shopbop and GoJane for the pictures.


Don't forget to enter the Let’s Get Ready to Rumba Giveaway for your chance to win a Lafayette Watch in the design of YOUR choice from RumbaTime.

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2.14.2011

Happy, Happy Valentine's Day!

♥ Happy, Happy Valentine’s Day, dolls! ♥

May your day be full of candy hearts and kisses from cute boys!



Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Teen Vogue for the picture.
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