The “S Dress”
Just because HG is taking a break from blogging doesn’t mean that we’ve stopped overanalyzing fashion in our free time (our gmail chain frequently goes above the 100 limit). Our latest topic of obsession?
I like to call it the “S dress,” because when HG first showed me, it reminded me of S. And when we showed it to other friends, they also thought it looked like something S would wear. I guess we all had the same look in mind- the two toned dress S wore to the Dean’s dinner party at Yale (btw, it is atotally inappropriate dress for a college recruiting event).It’s form fitting, sophisticated and sexy, but youthful and modern at the same time.
S continues to favour this style later in the season for Thanksgiving. Granted the skirt is overly tight and short and not exactly the most flattering dress on her (or on anyone I should think), you can see how the concept and style is very similar. And thus, the “S dress.”
In particular, we are loving this two toned dress by FCUK (left). I love this yellow/black contrast, while HG is thinking of the red/gray-or silver combo. The contrast and shapes makes it cute, colorful and young, but the style and cutting lends it sophistication. It is dressy enough for a nice dinner, but not so formal that you can’t drop by a club afterwards. It’s really quite a clever design! Sadly for me, I must be deformed, because I tried it on the other day and the fit was way off. While everywhere else fitted tightly (so tightly in fact that I couldn’t even twist to zip up!), the chest part was loose. HG is still in love though and she’s thinking of getting it tailored.We also found a very similar version of this dress over at Ted Baker, though with the white t shirt top, it is much more casual and is perfect for a day out.
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The “S Dress” was first posted on November 25, 2008 at 10:11 pm.
Saks Girl
I think I need to convert to Saks girl, because they are officially my favourite department store this season. After having walked through Barneys and Bloomies (judging from the crowd, I assume Neiman Marcus to be the same), I can officially say that Saks is offering the BEST deals this sale season! Earlier this month (when I was pondering over my pink skirt), they had that weekend of extra 40% off already on sale items. While everyone else is currently doing that however, Saks has moved on to taking 50% off already on sale items, there are also a LOT more on sale items too! This sale began last week (privately) for Saks card holders and I heard the Saks New York was flooded with customers, literally fighting over each other for the latest stocks as they unpacked the boxes. This week it is open to everyone and it’s craaaazy (I believe they are having a “black week” instead of black friday, so better get there early!).
To begin with, the traffic on their website must be phenomenal, because the website is constantly down and I’m led to a “Sorry we’re experiencing technical problems” page every few clicks. And when I DO get onto the page, it appears that many sizes are already out! 
Luckily for me, Saks Fifth in Chicago is not exactly the busiest department store in town (this honor belongs to Nordstroms and Bloomies) and there were still some stuff left in my size (kind of) when I visted today. So I swiped this Rebecca Taylor dress for 1/3 of the price!! I believe it was 40% off and then another 50% off. I was considering it when it was at 40% off, but when I saw it was another 50% off, it was almost a no brainer. It’s not super special, but if you look at it more closely, it has mini dark purple polka dot prints on it in felt. And when you swirl, the dress swirls with you. It just feels so cute and fun! The back is also a racer back design, which I thought was very intriguing. I am super happy with this find (besides the fact that I had to get it in a 4 instead of a 2, but I figure that the dress is supposed to be a bit loose!).
What got me super psyched and smiling all the way home and then dancing around wearing them like a crazy person (in the privacy of my apartment of course) though were these Stuart Weitzman pumps (except mine are actually sling backs). I’ve been eying them for a week now, ever I caught sight of them on the sales rack. I asked HG what she thought and we agreed that they were very classic looking pumps and would be worth it (it was at 40% off back then). So today when I passed the shoe floor and saw that the racks (and the whole floor for that matter) was literally empty, I had to stop by and check out my shoes. Lo and behold, they were also another 50% off. I was SO psyched, I immediately picked them up and tried them on even though the store was closing then. Unfortunately they only had a size 5.5 left (I’m a 6). But since they’re sling backs, I didn’t think half a size mattered as I can adjust the straps. Also, I tried them on and made sure that my feet isn’t sticking out the back (a big no no). While I was waiting for the sales guy to get me the full pair, I watched women all around me in a flurry grabbing and trying on shoes, furiously sweeping up 70% off Jimmy Choo boots and Louboutins in a mad rush to buy all they can before the sales people refuse to serve us. It was quite an amazing sight. THIS was what I’d imagined black friday to be- I guess there won’t be much left now for black friday (we asked and they’re not planning to restock, they’ve been on this mode all week). It’s a good thing I got to my pumps on time!
It’s amazing what a good bargain can do for one’s constitution. As you can tell, I am still super hyped about it 
Image Source: Saks
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Saks Girl was first posted on November 27, 2008 at 9:11 am.
Happy Turkey Day
While you wait for Thanksgiving dinner, here is something to oogle over…..
Happy Turkey day everyone!
Image Source: Net a Porter
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Happy Turkey Day was first posted on November 27, 2008 at 9:11 pm.
Oh boy, oh boy
A little flannel can go a long way. Too much flannel can be tacky and “OH LOOK I AM A HIPSTER.”
Perhaps a little too trendy with the scarf and all – but nonetheless a rather eye-pleasing outfit! I love the checkered shirt.
I love this. I love the coat. He looks so… historical!
Casual, cute, playful!Lego belt!
Umm…yes, hello and hello.
Boys with style are big in my book – a little character like a neck scarf or a sharp looking jacket can make all the difference. Just enough scruff balanced out by the perfect amount of tidiness. And of course, excellent manners. Chivalry is not dead and of course style for men is alive as ever. Just a few things that make me sigh.
So tell me, how you would you like your man to dress?
All photos by The Sartorialist, which I love and adore. Who doesn’t?
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Oh boy, oh boy was first posted on December 16, 2008 at 10:12 am.
Little Frivolous Somethings
When I was a kid, Christmas was about finally getting that one toy I’ve wanted all year long. When I grew older, it was about finally getting that one big fashion item that I’ve been craving for since all season. Now that I’m a bit older and (hopefully) wiser, I’m beginning to think that maybe that perfect Christmas gift is not about getting that big ticket item, but about getting that little frivolous something that will make you smile. Because really, I’d like to be present when a big ticket item is bought for me- just in case anything goes wrong. Besides, you’d be really broke if you bought something big for everyone you loved!
When I say frivolous, I do not mean something completely useless. It has got to be something that I would actually use, that little something that I’ve been meaning/wanting to buy but have put it on the backlog because there are more practical things on my list (like toothpaste, vacuum cleaners and Tweezerman tweezers- though if all else fails, these would not be a bad idea. At least they’re useful!). Here are a few things on my backlog:
Essie nail varnish set. I am a HUGE fan of professional nail varnish (they go on SO much smoother and chips less!), Essie in particular. One can never have too much nail varnish, because they come in so many different colors and your favourite ones will start to dry out and coagulate after a while. I am especially loving this little gift set from Essie, because it encompasses all the classic colors one MUST have in their repertoire. They are also in delightfully small bottles that are actually more easy to carry and well, just the right size. I have personally never finished a bottle of nail varnish. Plus, did I mention that they are only $15 (they are usually $6-7 a bottle)!
The next thing on my list, are Shu Uemura fake lashes. Frivolous? Yes, for $20, they can only be used for one night. But fun? Definitely! I’d love to know what it feels like to have ridiculously long and perfect lashes for one night. This would also be the perfect time to give them out, because what better time is there to try fake lashes then New Years Eve? 
Speaking of New Years Eve, I have a vision. A vision of myself in a simple dress (of undecided color as of now) with a low side bun accessorized with this fabulous piece of purple feather (right). And if that plan should go awry, I can be masculine chic, in this adorable hat (left). I can even use this for Halloween next year! Spending $18 on literally a piece of feather is definitely not practical, but it will definitely draw a smile from me 
Other random cute things on my list is a munny and a lego Ipod speaker. I don’t really need ipod speakers, but I definitely wouldn’t mind one that is so small and cute! And actually, I have a Munny. But mine didn’t come out as I would like it to, so I’d love a second chance to decorate a Munny (including markers and other decorating materials would also be a nice touch). 
Not exactly “little” , but I’ve always been very intrigued with lomography. I love taking pictures and I’d love to try out the different effects of lomography. The camera is not too expensive at $50 (compared to real digital cameras anyway), but if you factor in film and developing etc, it is actually a very expensive random hobby. Like those polaroids back in the days!
The purple frame (left) is not just a random piece of art. It is a mini DNA portrait! HG and I saw it on CNBC’s list of weird gift ideas and our inner nerds are awaken. You really cannot get more personalized than a picture of your own DNA composition. And for someone to go to the effort of collecting your DNA sample and then go have it made…. that’s a LOT of effort.
Then there are classes. Cooking classes, dancing classes, it would just be FUN to take a random class with friends even though you will never be able to replicate that 5 layer chocolate cake you just made at home. My friends just did a Christmas Cupcake decorating class, and I am SO jealous, because it looked so much fun. I wish I was there! Sur la Table offers cooking classes for $69 and I’m sure there are lots more similar places that I don’t know of yet. Whatever you want to learn, there will be a class for it somewhere!
And last on my list is a really cute and big stuff toy. Something cute so it’ll look good on my bed and something big and cushiony so I can lean on it while I read. I know, I am a kid at heart 
8 more days til Christmas!!!
Image Source: Essie, Sephora, DNA 11 and Urban Outfitters
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Little Frivolous Somethings was first posted on December 18, 2008 at 8:12 am.
The Girl With The Short Hair
The best part is that you figure out fun ways to do your hair, it’s just easier to take of! Best part? If you can work the curling iron and get a bunch of curls, it’s completely adorable. It definitely becomes a deciding factor on how you style your outfits. What are your thoughts on girls with short hair? As for my next hair cut? I’m definitely going to go for a Shannyn Sossamon look.
Image Source: Garance Dore
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The Girl With The Short Hair was first posted on December 20, 2008 at 11:12 am.
Ctrl BG: A Shortcut to Financial News 12/21
After MUCH drama, the fall of the auto industry in the US has finally been avoided- at least temporarily anyway. In the end, Bush signed over $17.4 to Chrysler and GM on Friday in return for non voting warrants and more oversight on executive pay etc. In the end, they made a full circle and the money will be coming from the TARP fund, which brings up the really intriguing question of whether the government has opened the pandora box and now other industries will be lining up to get a share of the rest of the TARP fund. Paulson has already asked Congress to release the rest of the $350 billion TARP fund early, when just a few days ago he said that it will not be necessary. Just when we thought we figured out how the TARP is going to work, they change their minds. This does not bode well for the government, because it makes them look like they have no idea what they’re doing. Maybe they don’t! On the other hand, the wider purpose of TARP is to support the financial market stability, and I daresay, it will probably not be very stable if the auto industry went bankrupt!
On the sidelines, the Madoff scandal continues to unfold, revealing many influential individuals exposed to this fraud. The S&P cut the rating of 11 US and EU banks, including Bank of America, Barclays Bank, Citibank, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase Bank, Morgan Stanley, Royal Bank of Scotland, UBS and Wells Fargo Bank. I guess if ratings must be cut, at least there is safety in numbers. What are you going to do when everyone goes down?
Outside of the States, it looks like the land of chocolate and waffles is not doing very well. Belgium’s attempt to bailout Fortis got frozen as Prime Minister Yves Leterme tendered his resignation after having reportedly politically meddling to sway a court ruling. Apparently this is the third time their government collapsed. I had no idea.
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Scented
I found this a couple of years ago – extremely fitting for Spring or Fall. Roger & Gallet Bouquet Imperial
Something fresh after a hot shower, or light for a summer day I wear Baby Bench. What’s that? Yes, a perfume for babies. Not really a perfume actually, scented water? I have no idea, but it smells damn good AND it’s made in the Philippines! Subtle and soft.
And last, but certainly not least, Marc Jacobs’ Daisy. Divine. Long lasting, beautiful!
What’s your scent?
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Scented was first posted on December 23, 2008 at 8:12 pm.
Happy Christmukkah!
Something to drool over on this special day….
Yes, I’m in love with red pumps! But just to add some variety, these are not Louboutins (remember the Turkey day pumps?), but from Stuart Weitzman. Dear Santa…..
Happy Christmukkah everyone!
Psst! I heard Bloomies is having a big sale on the 26th!
Image Source: Bloomies
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Happy Christmukkah! was first posted on December 25, 2008 at 5:12 am.
Feeling Tickled Pink
I’m feeling like wearing a lot of soft pink colours! After looking at this site.
Some fancy things I would like to wear right now.
Oh, I just want to wear chiffon and go around in bare feet (even if I did just purchase huge crazy boots). Yes, I want spring. I’m all ready for it.
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Feeling Tickled Pink was first posted on January 30, 2009 at 11:01 am.
