Indy Fash Bash

Peppermont Park sooper sale site yo

2012-01-26T00:02:00.001-05:00

Designer discount site Peppermint Park is totally endorsed by Oprah and may even be a HARPO business, who knows, hardly stealty on the homepage. Some lame no name stuff but this cool burgundy Prada bag is a real steal at $466. www.peppermintpark.com

Retulled Bridal & Prom

2012-01-25T15:11:00.001-05:00

Continuance of formalwear coverage straight aheadRetulled has opened in underrated Irvington. Amy Lee has oodles of excellently priced dresses that have never been "married" (Insider term:"new with tags") as well as party frocks of every color and length. I am personally on the short list for all the vintage tiaras so DON'T EVEN ASK Grand opening Sat Jan 28 5607 E Washington 358-8802

Coach & Duquette

2012-01-19T11:34:00.001-05:00

When perusing jewelry at estate sales and dusty shops, one always looks for the signed pieces as even the most uninspired design is probably collected. I would pee my pants if I came across a Duquette piece. Always lush and lovely, this eccentric designer produced fantastical costume jewelry that was a riot of colors and shapes. His name and compnay lives on and Coach will be releasing a collab with the house on Feb 1st. Expect Coach quality, a break on pricing (as far as original TD costs) and trust me on this, investment value. This collection is very limited and I guarentee you can sell this stuff for for more in a few years. Not that you would want to but y'all know how I think.

Get Back

2012-01-19T11:19:00.001-05:00

What do you do when garments fabric does not match the functionl? This antho dress is sweater knit with lace overlay but it is sleeveless, what the heck am I supposed to do with that? No one wants a sweater knit in the summer so I am forced into the poundage adding yet hugely popular according to Glamour layering. A good suggestion for keeping it trim is to wear a net or mesh shirt under this, I do not mean like the Bud Light kind, more of a long sleeve tee that will add coverage but not bulk. Neesh does a lot of these and my nail girl swears by the ones she buys one eBay from japan. I chose not to do this and went sporty with a blue, grey and black trimmed cardi from Old Navy. I don't are for this brand, the quality is pretty crappy and work force sketchy but it will do for basics and I liked the color juxtoposition. That pom pom belt about drove me crazy, very long and testicle-ish

TURF

2012-01-17T22:09:00.002-05:00

Accidentally wandered into TURF after the farmers market and oh baby what a delight. With my ice cream from Lick melting in my Boat N Tote, I explored gallery after gallery of art installations. Located at 202 Alabama in some old city bulding (Sorry Tiff! I just can't remember.....)it is an amazing, immersive wonderland of experiences from the obvious to the sublime. Even the children were enchanted, (perhaps there is hope for those philistines!)oddly, it reminded me a bit of a book I just read called the Night Circus, with all the rooms and sensations (too much to explain here, just get it, K?)My faves: Jeff Martin: Switch: tho' I have seen this party trick before, it never fails to delight with it's interactive shadow chasersGreg Hull: Mediated Terrian: video waterfall: Just funKipp Normand: Fanfare for Mayor Charles Bookwalter: the amount of detail Kipp puts into his pieces is amazing yet never feels contrived. Every item he uses is imbued with history and lost storiesHolly Streekstra: Step on this Side of the Curtain: I have to admit this delight is purely personal. Quite frankly, this Victorian parlor simulation with it's odd dusty patina, flickering lights and eerie sounds is a lot like my house. I am ok with thatNick Allman: Coffee Table: K, I had to explain to the children why indeed this was so amazing.("Look at the floor, the sputtering life light inside! Oh, just forget it") Looking merely like a floor joist rebellion, this crashed vintage frige brings to mind Maurizio Cattelans "Pope & Meteor" work with it's damaged heart of the kitchen. While Nick is a great designer for modern commercial spaces his personal works are about deconstrction and demoliton and the beauty of transition. LovelyReally I like every bit of it quite a lot. And it's FREE

I hate patchouli

2012-01-16T20:53:00.001-05:00

Yet another fragrance infusion post. Lisa Hoffman has designed these little basket charms that are filled with "fragrance balls" and attached to your choice of beaded bracelet ($65). Like, totally custom. Seems more like a personal air freshner to me. I'm not a hater but isn't that whole point of personal scent the way it combines with your body chemistry for a unique smell? Well, they are cute at least and she gets points for creativity. www.lisahoffmanbeauty.com

2012-01-16T01:28:00.002-05:00

Wow. You know winter, not only cold but dry, like crispy chips on my lips dry. In my house the remedy is a thrift store crock pot filled with lemon peels, ginger powder and any close to expiring herbs I have in the produce drawer the is set on low and uncovered at all times. Just keep the water level up and you are golden. (Stop turning it off Fox! It will not combust!) Ok so now what about your face. I just CAN'T to the major peely AHA retinol etc in the winter but I can do the dissolving oil thing for sure. Armani has a really great one but for a better price go to www.dhc.com. Rub this delicious DHC oil on your face and all makeup, grease and unsightly stains will totally dissolve. Splash some warm water on after your rub in and you are squeaky clean yet not taut. That is a good thing really.

LICK

2012-01-14T22:24:00.001-05:00

As bizarre as this sounds, I am recommending you mark next Saturday on your calender "LICK". Even more crazy it is so you eat, on this 12 degree weather, some ice cream. Yeah. Some Coconut Curry, Salted Caramel Sage, Fennel Bean Vanilla, Burbon Bacon Maple or Candy Pecan Gorgonzola frozen deliciousness. Check the Winters Farmers Market downtown and after you get some bison or handmade tamales, the girls from Lick Ice Cream will let you sample and choose the flavor you will smuggle home and tell no one about lest you must share. TO DIE. Photo stolen from their facebook page

OOTD

2012-01-14T21:23:00.000-05:00

Foofy pastels were all over the runway: Chanel had a sugary sweet pink fuff a thon that just made me hungry for macaroons, but I kinda get it. Maybe its all the bridal mania, I know about 8 people who got engaged (I hope that ring was a SEPERATE present, otherwise you are doomed) but I think it may be just needing a bit of a break from the relentless fall greys and holiday reds. In winter, I love to crisp things up with white pants in the form of casual jeans, cords or leggings. No matter that they are instantly smudged, they are a nice foil to pretty much all colors. Choose a black topper for elegant, orange for poppy fun and fuzzy pinks if you are feeling sweet and cuddly. This velvet Boston Proper tunic has some interesting detail in the form of gold embroidery with hints of Tiffany blue silk and beading, these Elizabeth & James leggings are like, my favorite pants but the shoes were a problem. I didn't want to be too matchy matchy with a color and in the end went with a moc croc (too dark le sigh) platform peep toe. More perfect would have been a Louboutian nude heel but I am fresh out

America Reclaimed Salvage

2012-01-10T21:32:00.000-05:00

After the hideous descecration that WAS at 22nd and Broadway, I needed some balm on my history soul.America Reclaimed architectural salvage opened a new showroom in Fletcher Place where Harloh's Vintage used to be. The old bank buiding with it's huge windows serves to be a perfect backdrop for just a sampling of the door frames, ornate hinges and stained glass that is available. The varietal factor is amped up with pockets of vintage clothing (What?? I heard that) and old postcards so even if you are not in the market for a bar back from the Vollrath, you can still come home with a treat. Hours TBA, 630 Viginia Ave

The sweatshirt thing just kills me

2012-01-09T16:11:00.000-05:00

Gosh feels likes ages since I've been on here. I actually, for a moment, thought I was so over it but my malaise has lifted so "Oh Hai!"A quick trip to Chicago for Christmas yielded a lovey pressie from Fox in the form of a little AllSaints Spitalfiels shopping spree. I am delighted in general to just hang out in the cavernous hall with all the old repurposed printing presses and sewing machines (and fab frocks of course!) but Patience let me try on everything, and that I did. I was sad to leave behind a long knit dress with a leather harness (boobs too big) and an all over fringed leather number which must have has a magic invisible zipper because there was no way that could even fit over a human head but I did get a few really great dresses (see one above) to be debuted at later events.See that? Even the safety pins are terribly detailed in the steampunk tradition. All the childrens clothes were marked 75% off as they were being discontinued. Yes you heard me, no, not about the 75% off but that they have kids stuff. For E. Gorey offspring I guess

Better as sculpture

2011-12-23T17:57:00.000-05:00

Prada ($1450)doing a 80's Theirry Mugler rocket motorcycle thing for the spring.LOVE but would it not be impossible to wear? Like those stupid slides that were in style in the late 90's. Clomp clomp clomp down the stairs. Bam bam bam up. Off to my anti Christmas which will involve scotch, an amazing hotel and 24/7 Fox. Bye.

I have this outfit

2011-12-19T12:44:00.001-05:00

Goddamn I love the Naptown Roller Girls. Wish I wasn't too old to play that shit but I can sure cheer. If you have not been to a bout you must go at once. Well not at once, because the next one isn't until Jan 21 but at any rate put it on your calender. Leave the kids at home and go ringside, sooo exciting that courting death thing. I did take the children so I had to be in a real seat and they were pretty entertained thought much more by the girl throwing up 2 aisles down. Thanks to Joe Shoemaker for the tix, if you need a realtor to sell you a mid mod home he is it, I tell you and thanks to Kurt Flock whose photo I stole right there off of Facebook, he can also sell you a house if you are looking for downtown living. www.naptownrollergirls.com

Cuteness overload- White Dog Vintage

2011-12-18T18:51:00.005-05:00

Just when you thought the east end of Mass Ave couldn't get any better, partake yo self a bit of White Dog goodness. This charming vintage shop begiles with repurposed retro lighting, shabby chic and true 50's wackyness (best example a double Koi fish lamp TO DIE.) Everything has that same general sensibility, some is new and some is not, hence the slogan "Newfangeled and timeworn." A small rack of carefully curated clothing hits the higher end of price spectrum but really, is it too much to be an original?845 B Massachusettes Ave, 384-1494Ps Photo credit: Josie Mentzer

not the hideously expensive but so worth it cream

2011-12-16T21:21:00.000-05:00

In the event that staging an arm party (Quoteth Leandra)is just to much work, (all that collecting, mixing, matching OI!) hop on over to Le Mer Collection. At heart it is a watch extravaganza with a Chain And Charm section that includes all stacking you desirewww.lemercollection.com

The seeker: Historic Indianapolis

2011-12-09T16:54:00.001-05:00

It's not fashion-ey but dammit it is by far the best locally based Indianapolis website and I'm not just saying that becasue I have swam in founder Tiffany Benedict Berkson's Greige Garden pool and crashed her kitchen after I got locked out and while obviously in both cases copious amounts of alcohol was involved this should not preclude you from checking out www.historicindianapolis.com. What is the best part? Ladies Lounge on Mondays with photos of adverts and frocks from the past? Or What the Hell Wednesday: the US Weekly equivalent of a fashion don't? Lovely yet comprehensive explanations of the little bits abd structural parts that make up a building big or small (portico anyone)or maybe just the occasional shoutout out to the deceased Antiques on the Square. (oh that's just me). Lordy, there is so much more I can't even BEGIN....Even if you don't have an old house or are 102 years old dang nabbit you will find something fascinating here. Trust me on this one.PS: Please like on facebook TYVM http://www.facebook.com/#!/historicindianapolis

Valli Girl

2011-12-07T15:38:00.001-05:00

Macys Impulse area looks like a bomb went off, what with ultra clearance and just an overabundance of the mediocre INC brand. A small oasis of Not On Sale quiet surrounds the Giambattista Valli display with it's internal riotousness of leopoard print, ruffles and sequins. It is a very fun collection yet seems like it should have come out oh say about 6 months ago. Very summery and absolutley not one bit of casualness. Methinks he may be a little too couture for most midwesterners with no Us Weekly presence and the how the heck do you say that first name being a huge turn off.FYI Last seasons Karl Lagerfeld is waaaay marked down. Whoop!

High Low

2011-12-06T23:07:00.001-05:00

Hey remember that awesome feather clutch from Coach for $395 a few posts back? well, here is a little less fancy yet still FUN for.... wait for it.... $59! www.thelimited.com

What to do

2011-11-30T17:43:00.001-05:00

So I have these sequin pants (not THESE particular sequin pants, they are Michael Kors $335), actually, I have two pairs. navy leggings from Niche and pink full legged Emma Black ones, and I'm not sure what to do with them. Are they formal and deserve a fitted jacket with bow blouse or are they retro with a t shirt and roller skastes? I thnk I will take the same approach I did with my sequin tap shorts from Anthro and pair with a fluffy sweater (or lace fitted T) for the pink and long navy stripe cashmere tunic for the leggings. How 'bout that huh?

Duster

2011-11-30T17:36:00.001-05:00

Feathers! Sparkle! Teeny-ness! As far as evening bags go, this has it all. White is a refreshing change from the boring black norm, yet still will go with pretty much anythingwww.coach.com

Gift Guide. Again

2011-11-30T13:48:00.001-05:00

When buying gifts for the hard to please you cannot miss by shopping at www.fredflare.com. Well, unless you have uncool friends, then I suggest a box of those drug store chocolates Frannie Farmer or whatever. Top o the list: log pillow, 2012 Nice Jewish Guys calendar or perhaps a anime onesie(for adults)DJ Cat Scratching Deck $40 I LOL'ed at this, literally

Little Monsters Christmas

2011-11-30T13:24:00.001-05:00

Oh Lady Gaga I love you and so wish I could go to NYC to see your Barney's pop up shop with all things that are you. Shown above are some highlights from the website: www.barneys.com. Too much? Lots of inexpensive candy if you go to "Treats", including a realistic Gaga cookie. Was hoping for a hair hair bow to match my tresses but alas i have to actually go to New York for that. Perhaps a Christmas trip for after sales??????Press on flame nails $225, Swarvorski teacup $695, headband/sunglasses $295

Honeysuckle Home

2011-11-29T14:07:00.000-05:00

Going green is all right n stuff but I seriously need practical storage options while saving the whales. This recycled tire bucket will do the job. $64 at Honeysuckle Home 948 N Alabama 202-4663

Have you been in this store? Super cute and much needed downtown source for kitchen and gifts. Everything is a quality product from the mundane but wildly practical to the whimsically useful. Then go to the English Ivy next door on Tuesdays and get the Two Fer special

Cyber Monday overload

2011-11-28T22:46:00.000-05:00

Betsey Johnson's latest (ok, it's been around since spring. work with me here) collection, Pink Patch, stays true to her wacky style but is geared toward the younger set with price points staying under $100. It's a gateway line, if you will. Get it at Macy's, eBay and www.Betseyjohnson.com where it is on sale 40% tonight ONLY. Get busy

Timer. Yup.

2011-11-22T22:25:00.000-05:00

If you follow Minx on facebook you know we kind of have an owl problem. Let us carry that over.

JCPenney is stepping it up with their super modern "Wrapt" department for the holidays. Teaming up with MOMA, Maxim and Dylans Candy bar, this pop up shop has really cute gifty things for low billies. In store or online www.jcpenney.com

Gift Guide #2

2011-11-22T22:10:00.000-05:00

Hahahahahahaha

But seriously, once you get the gaffaws, how irritating would it be to have that shit on your face?

http://www.etsy.com/shop/bylauradesign#

Gift guide

2011-11-21T19:23:00.000-05:00

Here ya go. A gift suggestion as required by the cultural expectations of bloggers by today's consumer per HOLIDAY. 5 pound gummy bear. I love you

www.worldsbiggestgummybear.com OR www.redenvelope.com

Everything is better with bacon

2011-11-21T15:30:00.000-05:00

My friend Amy sent me this candle for my birfday. Since my house usually smells like this on the weekends anyway, I'm going to save it for when I have bunches of guys over. Or perhaps when I am sweet talking a contractor.

Update on the Bond candles as promised: they are divine and worth the money. Really! I am burning Brooklyn right now and Love. It. Hey, my house may not have a ceiling but it sure does smell nice

The glut of Christmas catalogs has begun

2011-11-19T16:00:00.000-05:00

Hi there Sundance Catalog! Wow you are looking quite vintage, instead of just boho granola, I likey

See also kitten knit hat, always amazing embriodered cowboy boots and indian blanket messenger that looks suspiciously like the Opening Ceremony one I featured a few months ago. At least I am consistant

Too bad real ones are so durn noisy

2011-11-19T15:45:00.000-05:00

Grandinroad is the perfect place to find "All things stylish, functional, and affordable". They said this themselves. I personally do not find scary kissing Santa fish ornaments, a remote controlled lighted garland or moose footrest for $200 any of these claims, and in that order (see how I did that? look again)
I am sort of imnpressed by the tree trim kits especially this blue purple and teal peacock one. 50 ornaments/garland is not nearly enought if you ask me but since Martha Stewarts name is on it, the $149 price tag seems bargin=ish

www.grandinroad.com

Obsession again

2011-11-18T18:23:00.000-05:00

There are websites I check pretty much every day. Dlisted, The Cut, Racked, and Lamebook are just a few. Then there is one that is seen hourly, yup, hourly. No, not my blog stats, silly. PINTEREST. and I completely blame by sister for this.Just like it says, it's a virtual pin board where you can post and save cool photos and ideas. A bit heavy on the wedding, inspirational and cute kid stuff but also unusual design concepts, easy and fattening(the best kind)recipes and amazing hair will pop up too. Check it if you dare and *warning* there is a waitlist to participate. I know, i asked WHY as well, just go with it

I'm so confused. Inspired or just a big FU steal-athon?

2011-11-17T23:39:00.001-05:00

wow when I first saw the ads in my (subscribed for) New York Times yeah, I'm liberal, I'm cultured, I'm um whateve) for C Wonder i shrieked with delight thinking Kate Spade escaped her Liz Claiborn shackels and was once again opening her own store, then I thought maybe the Juicy Couture girls decided to go cutie then I figured the Contemporary Art Museum in Chicago decided to go mainstream yet NO. Chris Burch, formerly married /giving a poke to designer Tory Burch, has decided to open a lifestyle store and oh yes it is glorious. Pink retro bikes, graphic face pillows and serious mirrored furniture are justa teeny bit of the offerigns chez CB. Tantilizingly, it is storefront only but I say if you are going to pay the big gun adverts you MUST have a shopable website. Retail 101 jeez

Good luck buyng these

2011-11-16T13:20:00.000-05:00

Rather Who-ville, isn't it: the thought of having a whole world at your fingertips. Or perhaps just a musing to mess with a stoner. These "Fragmented Chronicles" rings by the Hong Kong design group Shannnam, will do just that, mary jane enhanced or not. While designboom.com coos about their fantastical snowglobe qualities, I see symbolic struggles with extentialism and epic loneliness. But then again, I am German.

http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/8/view/17546/shannnam-fragmented-chronicles-ring.html

While your at it check this site too www.mocoloco.com. Way crazy personal self and house jewelry

Be still my

2011-11-12T15:38:00.000-05:00

Whiting and Davis has been making metal chain mail bags since the 1800's. Surprising when you think of how modern metal is to be purposed into a handbag, usually quite small and always gleaming. WAD has certainky tried tried to moderninze, the signature material is being still produced today in the form of hobos and small clutches, all of which I am very meh about. But in time for the holiday festivities they have launched a minaudiere line in a structured heart shape. Red, white, leopard and pink: pick your personality. Way cheaper then those handful of bling Judith Leiber bags @ $150 too. ww.whitinganddavis.com

Look Muffy a book for us

2011-11-12T14:11:00.000-05:00

Do you miss the J Crew catalog circa 1990? Yeah, me neither. But in case you beg to differ, Jack Wills University Outfitters will bring you the collegiate sweatshirts, kakhi pants and blazers of yesteryore. Busily selling prepware in England for years, they have made the jump stateside in light of the Will and Kate fascination with all things British. In fact, their tagline is "Fabulously British" with a dapper pheasant silhouette for a mascot. (which I like quite a lot, it is smashing!)A few nods to modernity do abide such as fab beaded flapper dress, shrunken tux jacket, sweatpants worn with heels and skinny colorful jeans. Guy stuff too, but aside from the shoes, quite concservative. www.jackwills.com

Marcia Marcia Marcia

2011-11-09T22:58:00.000-05:00

The greatest giant polyester pants ever! Cuffs the size of dinner plates eating my feet whoo hoo. Do not underestimate the power of the stretch. However a bit manrepeller...what say ye?

Swanky Abode yes quite

2011-11-09T20:22:00.000-05:00

Have you ever tried to do a U-ie on Westfield Blvd in downtown Carmel? It can be done and so worth it if you are heading to Swanky Abode in the Indiana Design Center. But you must hurry, as this pop up shop is a limited time offer, vanishing in December. Full of serious retro furniture and an amazing turquoise leather sofa, this Columbus Ohio outpost will fill all of your mid mod needs. Cutie Isreal Jones also stocks MTW spray paint which is kind of a big deal, I guess. Taggers?? Even if you are not into retro,(thats Ok, more for me) the "Best seller" candles are worth a sniff and he is happy to enlighten you on the bird chair providence which i assure you, you will find facinating

3 awesome pendant lights $600. My friend Dave also has this design in round chandeliers he snagged from an IGA in rural Illinois, msg me.

Surprise

2011-11-03T22:51:00.000-04:00

When did Fossil get so, dare I say, EDGY?

Sadie Bootie $128 www.fossil.com

2K of originality

2011-11-02T17:47:00.001-04:00

Fresh off his lawsuit FAIL, Christian Louboutian has actually created a new handbag concept that is pretty amazing. Take your basic clutch, add interchangable handle and, wait for it....fancify the thing and call it shoulder jewelry I really really love this. It's like your bag has it's own fascinator. Choose feather fluff, spikes or satin bows and note the bag is lined in that signature but not exclusive to RED. www.christianlouboutain.com

Smeller's the feller

2011-11-02T16:30:00.001-04:00

Is it weird that I'd like my house to have a unique signature scent? OK maybe it is. The bigger challenge is finding ways of dispensing fragrance that does not make the dog cough. Those plug-in are boring and terrible and anything from BBW is a guarenteed choke. I find the soy based not very long lasting and again, I'd like soemthing really unusual. Thanks to a Saks gift certificate I managed to not quite spend $90 on a Bond candle
(yes there does exist a NINETY DOLLAR CANDLE). I'll let you know how that goes.

In my rsearch I did come across this intriging premise from one of the oldest perfumeries in the world, Cire Trudon, in the form of Stink Bombs
Small glass capsules that are meant to be thrown or broken open releasing a burst of scent for, as the press release states, "fragrance emergencies". See title.
www.ciretrudon.com

Guiltless indulgence

2011-10-31T22:37:00.000-04:00

Oh how I hate Walmart. Even the semi hilarious site "People of Walmart" makes my teeth itch. But if even I have to enter the tenth circle of hell to get these Girl Scout Cookie lip balms, I will

Beats that Angry Bird idea anyway

2011-10-29T15:37:00.001-04:00

With Halloween on the radar, I offer up the most spectacular costumes ever. Called Soundsuits and made by Nick Cave (the Chicago artist, NOT the singer)these fantastical, enormous, full body masks jingle and swish, you know, to make sure even the blind people notice them. I have seen these in person at 21C in Lousiville and they are jubilantly spectacular. Please please bring these to the IMA, Petra! www.soundsuits.com

Unite!

2011-10-28T15:24:00.000-04:00

I have been epicly remiss in writing about the Indianapolis Fashion Collective now known as Pattern www.patternindy.com. Well, they paid me back by asking me to speak at the launch party last night, which was not hugely terrible except for a dress malfunction (Curley's Cleaners can suck it)
Pattern is an organization that brings Indianapolis fashion lovers, sellers, designers and supporters together. Members are amazingly diverse and unexpected and include Make-up artists (MUA), photogs and seamstresses. Sure, it is a big fat networking thing it is also a really great way to elevate the fashion IQ of our fair city. Check it.

Free Juicer

2011-10-28T15:14:00.000-04:00

As a step towerd healthy living and a new conduit for vodka, I bought a Lalanne juicer. As in Jack. I juiced for about 2 days and was immediately over it. First of all: it's a goddamn mess to use. Impossible to clean and every glass I poured it into has an unremoveable film on it. Secondly: it creates a lot of waste pulp. As in heaving mounds of it. As for the suggestion I use it it soups and breads, well, there is not enough flour in the world to create all the muffins you must bake to use it all up. And it broke my garbage disposal. It's not all bad, the chrome does match my appliances, so there is that.

Ba donk

2011-10-19T17:29:00.000-04:00

My goodness it has been a long time. Miss me? Been doing a lot of shopping, like a crazy person, hit the Wig Store twice in one week and that alone will really wear you out. I don't know about you but my children's favorite thing there is the fake butts. (What? Don't you take your kids to the wig store?) They were awed and amazed and asked for one for their birthday. I did decline, there was a quality issue I felt, however I found these super nice built-in butt pad underwares ($34)on www.lovemybubbles.com

Wedding dress found! (Part 32)

2011-09-30T16:15:00.000-04:00

Maybe tone down the top a bit but still..... *swoon*

http://reddollbytm.com/collection.html

Giant boobs! Sort of.....

2011-09-29T22:51:00.000-04:00

The best Vogue shoot ever was when they brought some in Playboy girls and put them next to some supermodels in a typical fashion spread. The PBG looked super weird with their giant boobs and exaggerated facial features, while the admittedly alien-ish models only served to enhance the clothes. I was reminded of this recently with the fuss over Kate Winslet's Stella McCartney Op Il dress. Puh leeze. Genius if you ask me. And, apparently, avail way cheaper on the ASOS site

Chococat actually is mucho better-o

2011-09-29T22:37:00.000-04:00

Damn am I not 12 years old again? The Hello Kitty collection from Forever 21 makes me totally squee. So cute and pink and fwuffy. Ya'll know it's gonna be ALSO super cheap and crappy but who cares. Drops Nov 18. Be there.

New cute shop: Crimson Tate

2011-09-28T23:36:00.000-04:00

After hanging out at Crimson Tate fabric shop, I actually thought for a hot minute I might actually craft. And who would not after seeing the rows of modern yet vintage-ish colorful fabric,screaming African batiks and buttons tucked everywhere including inside a 1970's gumball machine. Inspired yet cluless? Owner Heather Givans offers classes and patterns, or just buy the premade headbands and coffee sleeves and pretend you did it yourself. Not
Crimson Tate 845 Mass Ave www.crimsontate.com

OOTD

2011-09-22T00:40:00.000-04:00

Despite the diabolical expression on my face under the snooki poof, I am delighted to be wearing this Cynthia Rowley apron skirt. The front is super cute with little patch pockets and everythihng, just like a real apron! but the back is by far the highlight with the ruffle bum. Moschino top with tulle ruffle trim, an awesome yet wee bit sheer counterpart

Really really unnecessary

2011-09-21T22:40:00.000-04:00

You know what I want in a nail polish? An unusual but not freakish color. Something that will not chip within 5 hours of applying. Perhaps one that deos not cost a hundred dollars, though Chanel is totally worit it @ $32.

What I do not want or need ever in my life is a smell emanating from my freshly polished digits like rose or coffee. Ew! I eat with these things!

Maybe you are different. If so, Tuff Scent polish is for you. www.tuffscent.com

One of those things you think you can do yourself but won't

2011-09-20T22:06:00.000-04:00

When it comes to being green, I just cannot make up my mind. I drive a giant car yet bring recyclables home with me just so I can take them out again and dump them at O'Malia's(Marsh, I KNOW.)I appreciate the sentiment of saving the world but you must look cute doing so, put on some lipstick dreadlock girl! As far as re-purposing clothing, Preloved, out of Toronto, has some super cute stuff in a tightly edited collection. I've been in their store and it is pretty awesome but now you can get it online at www.preloved.ca. The Birdie dress is quite nice and so is the children's line

Who made up that name?

2011-09-19T18:26:00.000-04:00

A combination of a mary jane, flats and a high platform, the FLATFORM seems like the ideal shoe, you know, in theory. It is indeed a new shoe silhouette, a difficult invention indeed. But I predict trend fail. All girls love a little height but when you schulmp around in something no more comfortable then your Louboutains, it better be sexy.
Derek Lam

Find of the day: furry purse

2011-09-14T15:01:00.000-04:00

One of my pickers brought this to me today and I am totally keeping it. Sorry!

Missoni crashed Target

2011-09-14T14:53:00.000-04:00

Sorry this is such a late post regarding the Missoni for Target release yesterday, but I needed some time to recover. Did you go? Holy moly, it was crazy. I had to go to 3 stores to find what I wanted (Quick Tip: SOUTHPORT)and the half empty racks tantalized me with what could have been. Very nice quality and deep collection. The kids stuff is adorbs

Celbeirty cloting lines: what say you?

2011-09-14T14:44:00.000-04:00

I like to think we have evolved from just wanting celebrity designed clothes becasue of said famous person magic dust sprinkled on them to admiring their style and wanting to dress like that. (And then of course becoming really rich and getting to hump .) The Olsen twins do a great intrepretaion of their style with their Elizabeth and James line while Jessica Simpson's stuff is pretty random and just trendy.

Jennifer Lopez's line for Kohls is spot on for wanna be's. In fact, I am pretty sure that I have seen her in these actual outfits albeit costing much much more then on the racks. Faux fur jackets($125) sequin top ($85) and some super cool ball drop earrings ($45) were my personal faves. Of course if you wait for the eternal Kohls sale you can possibly get it all for half off

Love me some taxidermy

2011-09-12T23:11:00.000-04:00

Sometimes it's fun to take the back roads. Even when it results in a 6 hour drive to Chicago as opposed to 3. However, without that jam on I-65, would I have gotten to choose between 18 different pies at Stone House in Delphi? Gone to the worst garage sale in the world? Almost been eaten by a bear? Ha ha not really. But I must say Stoops Big Game Taxidermy in Mulberry Indiana was a nice surprise. After Chip got over my impudence ("oh can I ride that?")I got a real lesson is antler placement and learned the sad hard truth about how much that peacock mount will actually cost me tho' I did get a good deal on a boar

Extreme Couponing? Bunch of patsys

2011-09-11T19:40:00.000-04:00

Filenes Besment is great if you are a digger. Which I am. Last weeks score: Derek Lam rope gladiators, amazing retro platforms and hilarious pink patent clogs by Dolce & Gabanna. And thanks to the Additional Off Clearance....

OOTD

2011-09-09T00:21:00.000-04:00

Fossil top, AllSaints skirt (more on this later), Kenzie boots

For Halloween. And Easter.

2011-09-09T00:03:00.001-04:00

ALERT: NEW FAVORITE SHOE STORE. Too bad it's in Chicago. Akira was so new at Water Tower Place my hand stuck to the tacky fresh paint on the wall near the SALE rack, which was slightly epic by BTW. Oh hey great they are online too www.shopakira.com. I am unconvinced by the apparel offerings but the shoes. The shoes. Jeffrey Campbell,Vivianne Westwood(for Melissa shown above skulls heehee), Poetic Licence, Irregular Choice and the best of J Simpson. Yes yes yes

Housewares is next, you just know it

2011-09-07T23:02:00.001-04:00

Whoooo whee that crazy J Crew just keeps going with the unlikely collabs. Teaming up with Poppy King of the lipstick fame, a new singular and oh so perfect color ( for everyone! so they say...)can be found at www.jcrew.com. Must try!

UPDATE: Soooooooold Ouuuuuuut

Laborious weekend

2011-09-06T22:34:00.000-04:00

Soooo I went to North Coast Music Fest in Chicago (EDM y'all) this weekend and fashion wise it was just terrible. Movement in Detroit was ten thousand times better as far as cool outfits versus this Ribfest but i guess this site sees it differently. http://www.refinery29.com/north-coast-music-festival-in-20-street-style-snaps

Maybe I'm just bitter becsue i wore my rubber Vivianne Westwood mj's and it was flip flop hell. It reinforces my Chicago small town with a traffic problem opinion. And fucking Topshop was not open yet, color me outraged.

My music highlights??? Right, I knew I was there for something....Carl "oh yes oh yes" Cox was awesome(front row, bitches) and Whiz Khasi Cereal was just the worst ever. If I heard "pussy" once I heard it one thousand times. Mix up will ya: Bearded clam? meat curtains? get creative jeez.

Fat Boy Slim was epic. I literally peed my pants jumping about in that mosh. The Best Ever. I want him to play at my wedding after the bagpipers. For reals

Hot Karl

2011-09-06T16:39:00.001-04:00

I saw the Karl Lagerfeld collection for Macy's this weekend and I stand by my assertion that it won't be a sell-out especially in the Midwest, YET I could not resist this Karl shirt. I paid RETAIL FOR IT, that is how much I love it. The best part is knowing there are people nearby who are wondering why I'm wearing a Grinch in sunglasses and a tie shirt.

Type A much?

2011-09-01T17:40:00.000-04:00

Restoratiuon Hardware, I do not love your boring linen collection, your creepy looking founder Gary, your giant Eiffel Tower (ok that's a lie) or your decorative items that are so ridiculously huge they can only really fit in your chateau but not regular peoples houses

BUT THIS IS FREAKING GREAT

$15 filament bulb for that authentic touch to your 1920's speakeasy

www.restorationhardware.com

Just add hot rollers

2011-09-01T16:46:00.001-04:00

Lemme tell you I looked and looked at this dress(shirt?) over several weeks at a local antique mall and simply could not figure out what made it so appealing to me. The wild colors, the jagged hem and the ginormous size is just not the norm in any closet of mine. Oh yeah, except for the Varsity Villas closet of 1988. Totally OK then

Pick one

2011-09-01T16:14:00.000-04:00

If you must do a trend please make it your own. While it might be hard to make that owl tee shirt or mustache on s stick scream "insert your name here" you can personalize this here key necklace with your inital, gem choice and gold color. I picked the rose and diamond natch for $962. Actually, www.gemvara.com has all kinds of things you can make your own. Checking off your choice of style as well as the aforementioned, you can design your own fine jewelry piece. Fun, huh?

Eat air

2011-08-22T23:26:00.001-04:00

It is architectural. It is by a CFDA nominee. No one in town will have it. It is just plain bad ass.

Perhaps the $1000 price tag may dissude you from buying these Alejandro Ingelmo shoes but I'd think about that real hard. Food is entirely overated

www.alejandroingelmo.com

Lita: comes in all kinds of funkifiedness

2011-08-21T21:20:00.000-04:00

I almost pulled trigger on these Jeffery Campbell shoes at the Nordstroms pre season sale but just could not. They were so so fabulous and weird. I feel so midwestern in my fear. Or perhaps it was the paying retail thing. Somebody talk me into them. $159 www.soulstruck.com

Sinestre Gato

2011-08-19T17:08:00.000-04:00

Normaally I approve of just about anything with cat ears on it: headbands, knit caps, actual cats heads but this helmet from Givenchey just isn't doing it for me

Boat Office Club

2011-08-19T13:40:00.000-04:00

Are you a trend meister? Save some cash and get the three hottest all in one shoe with these Sperry high heeled loafers in python
www.sperrytopsider.com

Contest winnah!

2011-08-18T17:55:00.000-04:00

Giant animal intarsia knit graphics are all over the runway for fall but I think Pringle's "Archive Collection" lion dress is the bestest. From the mind of London's Central Saint Martins fashion student Estefania Cortes Hankers who was not even born until after the 80's. Huh.

www.pringlescotland.com

Bang bang

2011-08-18T15:06:00.001-04:00

Passing through char to the bowels of Weber Grill is the Rhythm Discovery Center aka The Percussive Arts Society. What a fun suprise! From the giant drum that yes you are allowed to bang on to the soundproof studios loaded with drum kits it is a fascinating tho' slightly headache-y inducing trip. There is some no touching stuff, mostly a stroll throughout the world with traditinal costumes and instruments as well as a sound machine like a Rube Goldberg project gone bad from the movie soundtrack world. A huge window allows you to peek into the archives and the gleam of a 1940's glockenspeil was tantilizing. 111 W Washington St. 275-9030 www.rhythmdiscoverycenter.org

This is my new favorite outfit. Whether you are 5, 35 or 85, nothing beats a kitty shirt, leggings and ballet flats, Though I did, as predicted, spear myself in the ankle with the studded toe several times during the day
Zara shirt, Sam Edelman shoes

Would you rather......

2011-08-16T17:55:00.000-04:00

Mongolian lamb large tote bag: Armani $1095 or Minx $190 ????

I knew I had good taste

Put it where you want it

2011-08-16T17:38:00.000-04:00

Like a portable squirrel but more adorable AND won't make a mess in your purse, these TokiDoki rollerball perfume collection is beyond cuuuuute. All the scents are sweet and/or fruity with a huse assortment to choose from only $18 each!! I am a rollerball scent delivery convert. They do not leak and you can control a bit more how much you dispense, no saturated sweaters here. www.sephora.com

OOTD

2011-08-16T17:24:00.000-04:00

The 50's silhouette is quite appealing and forgiving of most body styles. Try it! A wide belt is a must. Unless you are a complete apple at which point I suggest a 60's mod shift.
3 dots top, trademark corset belt, Cynthia Steffe skirt with cool necklace print, Aldo platform shoes

Is it scratchy

2011-08-12T12:58:00.002-04:00

Glamourous Western is huge for fall, I blame Opening Ceremony's collarboration with Pendleton last year fully for this. The whimsy team at Kate Spade needed a little help from Current/Elliot to knock out this trend. Most of the 8 piece collection is a little meh for me but love love the elegant black sequin with rustic leather trim duffle and clutch. Will it leave a little trail of sparkle as you truck thru the lobby of Soho House? Hope so
$1205 www.katespade.com

State Fair checklist

2011-08-11T07:55:00.000-04:00

Steak Sandwich
Teeny tiny donkey
Free stuff you will throw away immediately
Escapee boob

Word about the bracelet party. Inspired by a business deal and summer in general. Harder to pull off then it looks as far as procurement. Raid the Kohls, JCPenney or F21 bracelet section, focusing on the clearance rack (otherwise it will cost you $500). You need to narrow it down to subsets like color or style or it will be a mess. Have fun with it and ignore the clerk stink eye about your little piles. Myself? Brown and red/pink w gold metals in boho. Also try : Rainbow colors in tribal. Black and silver in punk. Pastel flowers in girl power
Vintage Acme western boots, Olsenboye dress, Penneys and thrifted bracelets

Halloween already

2011-08-09T20:33:00.000-04:00

Since the Bad Fairy costume bit it last year, whatever will I be? Tavi Gunderson was a first choice but now she's all grown up and does not look so play-able. I have almost talked the children in to being a flock of Angry Birds but I suspect the mummy will resurface yet again. So, I have been taking more interest in the Halloween paraphanalia that crosses my path. This costume catalog www.wishcraft.com darkened my doorstep and wow wee do they have some get ups. The accessories are quite nice too. A life size sheep for your Bo? check. Can I get this peacock in a large? How about just the head?

This is not STEAMPUNK. But, still, to me, really hot

2011-08-08T00:17:00.003-04:00

We went to Gen Con this weekend and while it was hopelessly dorky and smelly, I have to admire the costume commitment of the attendees. Like the camo guy carrying a huge box of "Orange" as a prop. Or the girl with an entire peacock tail on her back. Or the guy with giant horns, full face mask with snout and furry feet (eating delicately from a carry out container with fork. Dude! Get in character! Eat with your hands and snarf down the box too. geesh!)Lots of hatlets and blue/pink/green hair. It was almost kind of cute until I got invited to play NINJA, and, well, it went downhill from there

PS LOOOVE the www.Utilikilt.com (not shown here) think it would play in Indy? Jeez why do I even ask this when I already know the answer

I'd buy them if I could. YET IMPOSSIBLE

2011-08-08T00:02:00.000-04:00

So many times in my web trolling I stumble across amazing designs yet NO INFORMATION ANYWHERE ON WHERE TO BUY THEM ON THIS PLANET. The website is "under construction" or the links all lead to mere blog mention yet no check-out. Such was the case for these fabulous shoes from Victoria Spruce. No linkey today. Might as well steal this idea, if she can't manage a website she sure as hell can't find a trademark filing form

A mere $50 to $170. Really!!!

2011-08-07T23:35:00.001-04:00

Macy's has yet again collaborated with someone way out of their league (ie: Matthew Williamson) with a collection by Karl Lagerfield dropping Aug 31st. A Macy's spokesperson admitted it himself on www.thecut.com "Some of it will be a reach" Yikes. Expect high collars, black and more black and perhaps some lace frippery. The best part is this: we are in Indiana bitches so I fully expect to score a Karl silhouette tee for say, a buck ninety five in about 3 months on the clearance rack

Classic. Then not

2011-08-06T16:51:00.001-04:00

So you have your traditional Pucci. Instantly recognizable and totally fun. Then there is this.

I don't know if it is new creative director Peter Dundas Norweigan sensibilities that are responsible for this hot Heidi alpine mess or what but it needs to stop right now

I'd skip the jacket

2011-08-06T16:38:00.000-04:00

I sure do love furry things. Especially when they are on sale. Gar-de goat fur skirt now only $277
www.shopbop.com

Scratchtruck AND West Coast Tacos :that should be enough incentive

2011-08-04T01:02:00.000-04:00

Oh Em Gee you guys! I totally forgot to invite you!
OPENING NIGHT
Minx 111 E 16th street Friday 6-9
Art. Fashion. Food trucks.

The armadillo is espcially nice

2011-08-02T22:52:00.000-04:00

The thought of cutting into a Louis Vuitton bag is vomiteous, cuddling this cute little animal afterwards may make it all better. Not really. Created by Billie Achilleos for LV's Savoir Faire collection's 100th anniversary this is a look-ey only. Otherwise known as NFS

http://www.lamodadubai.com/2011/06/video-animals-made-of-louis-vuitton-small-leather-goods-by-billie-achilleos/

Rachel Zoe: what next?

2011-07-31T23:43:00.000-04:00

Usually you start with the couture line and then tickle down to limited edition Kohls or Target. Rachel Zoe took the opposite approach. The stylist to the stars launched her QVC collection last year and while growing a baby, managed to design a higher end line that is being sold at Intermix and Neiman's. I have to say that both lines are totally evocative of her personal style, which makes me wonder what she will do for an encore. How many faux fur vests, ruffled maxi dresses and fitted wide leg pantsuits can one tweak? Also a hmmmmm...if you like the look do you spring for the couture quality line or the cheapie, potentially throw away stuff?

Like Muffy but sexier

2011-07-30T22:00:00.001-04:00

I am intrigued by the nouveau preppy fashion movement. True prep does not deviate and will wear it's LL Bean bluchers untill they are covered with duct tape to keep them together. So, NP is more like incorporating elements of the style, it will never be truly preppy. Ok now that we have that out of the way...

Lacoste has done a great job with this in their new line with gauzy pleated skirts, skintight tennis sweaters and kissing crocs. Honestly all you need to to is wear something navy and white striped that is cut modern and you are NP. Or rattan anything in a bright color. Or boy traditional boy clothes with a smoking hot girl thing, like teeny bikini with Brooks Bros oxford shirt coverup.

Also easy: fishing line swivel bracelets, giant man's watch, kakhi and/or navy with one crazy color accent (orange, neon green, fuchia), platform espadrilles, Kate Spade 5 years ago

www.lillypulitzer.com

Black looks scarily life-like

2011-07-30T21:18:00.000-04:00

The greatest bunny slippers in the world. That is all

www.streetzieshighheelbunnyslippers.com $59

They should pay me to advertise, right?

2011-07-28T21:21:00.000-04:00

I love the "surprise!" factor of this bag. And the furry flap.

However I hate more the $425 price tag and fact that is from the True Blood line of merchandise from www.hbo.com/store

I'll cop to a Mr Winkle tee www.winklesworld.com but most licensed apparel is forbidden in my house. No Cars, no Disney Princess crap and no Tasmanian Devil. Hello Kitty OK

Jackass come to mind

2011-07-27T22:40:00.000-04:00

Diesels' new tag line is "Be Stupid". Ya know, cause all the smart people are boring and uncreative
Well I don't know what genius came up with the $200 Jogg Jeans but obviously they are speaking directly to the end user

PS: haven't we seen this before on some kind of infomercial? Oh yeah..... www.pajamajeans.com

I get enough in my inbox

2011-07-27T22:31:00.000-04:00

What is it with these style driven shopping sites? you know, the ones who ask you what you like to wear based on a choice of three outifts or accessories, then send a you monthly selections based in this limited algorithm. Kim Kardashian has one for shoes, The Olsen twins for tee www.stylemint.com and www.solesociety.com for shoes without the big giant ass endorsement.
This shit is totally flawed for many reasons. First of all, the three choices you are usually given to chose from are so outrageously typecast, it is pretty easy to see where they are leading you. Secondly, not everyone fits into a this set pattern. Especially me. sure I like some me some crazy extreme runway type get up but also staid classic brands that obviousley cost thousands of dollars (retail!.)Also, clevage. None of these really go together so the tee or shoes shoved at me is always a bit of a miss. The third flaw is such: I don't want to buy soemthing I already have some of. Send me off an a wild tanget PLEASE.
Well, it probably works for sheep
Anyway (MK & A, looking at you) don't we have anough super soft t shirts in our C&C, Splendid and James Perse? Thought so

Translate that Tiger Beat poster

2011-07-27T21:32:00.000-04:00

FASCINATING article in the month's bazaar by Justine Picardie. She went tot eh actual French convent orphanage where Gabrielle Chanel lived from age 11 to 18
Promising to keep the vow of silence that the nuns obbserved, the writer spent time exploring the Abbey. there she noticed the many patterns that made up the midieval stained glass, the iron locks and the mosaics on the tile floor. Familiar themes arose. Geometric interlokced "C"'s, 5 sided petals, chains: all things that can be seen in in classic Chanel designs even today.
When I think about what my teen years may have carried forth in me today, the only thing I can think of is perhaps my continued love of big hair

Why did I not think of that

2011-07-26T00:27:00.001-04:00

Have we not all have that moment where fashion trumps attractiveness? You know, the clothes are wearing YOU?
Personal worst, I had such a moment in the 80's where a standard heeled oxford shoes (aka 40's era look) was paired with almost all of my dresses. A savvy 40-ish co-worked remarked "you will never get a man with those shoes" Agree. BUT IT WAS SO COOL. Currently I have an orange traffic cone behomouth of a skirt with lots of strappy things and velcro I am not sure what to do with, yet I wear it. In public.
There are others with this dogged determination. Most notibly fellow blogger www.manrepeller.com. Google neon + turban and this is what you will find. LOVE LEANDRA.
It is a good day when people stare. And possibly question your fitness for jury duty. She has coined the phrase "arm party" meaning oodles of bracelets and I am totally stealing but not without cred because she clearly states on her blog she will not hesitate to sue for intellectual property theft to finance her Proenza Schouler collection acquisition which is really kind of Boss. Go girl! But, you know, not in my direction

Smurfette's Bazaar spread

2011-07-25T23:49:00.002-04:00

My Harper's Bazaar has been violated!!

I didn't like you in the 80's and I certainly do not like you now. Insert laugh track. Cheap jokes and cheap shots at a cat lover who is just looking for acceptance of self and the absence of unmitigated, unnecessary cheerfulness. And the whole overuse of that "S" word. Why do you y'all think the world and language revolves around you?

Really, does this do justice to the clothes or just make them seem, um cartoonish? Well, duh.

As far as the movie, I told the kids: "Your Dipshit Dad can take you to see this one." Nuh-uh. I'm holding out for Happy Feet 2

Oh, and by the way? You are totally, and obviously, photo shopped. No how can your wide ass feet fit into those stilettos

ETA: my friend Jenny Elig feels the same way. See http://catonaunicorn.wordpress.com/2011/07/26/go-smurf-yourself/

Not as hard as it looks

2011-07-25T23:35:00.000-04:00

Window treatments send a shiver thought my black heart. All that measuring? Yuck. Math is hard and what if I mess it up MY WINDOWS WILL BE RUINED FOREVER (for the record: I got a 1480 on my SATS, sadly unable to recapture the glory that was my 1520 PSAT, so math is not really the problem, I'm just sloppy)
Enter Smith + Noble.
Blinds. Drapes. Roller shades(my fave). All pretty much custom at an uncustom price. If it is all too much just call and they will walk you through it.
www.smithandnoble.com

100 degrees in the shade

2011-07-23T19:36:00.000-04:00

While the thought of cashmere or wool on my feeties right at this moment makes me want to puke, it is still an interesting combo.
Toms and The Row are shacking up and creating a wool plaid and grey cashmere line of the comfy good-for-the-world shoe. Topping out at $150, about 3 times the price of the orginal(QUALITY!FABRICS!)it would be a cozy fall option.
I have never cared for Tom's. I embrace the charity idea but a little sloppy for my personal style. Maybe I just need to get to Capri more. www.toms.com

My old neighbor

2011-07-18T09:35:00.000-04:00

This stupid orange skirt from Ann Taylor has been in every single magazine I get! As editorial! When I say stupid, I mean I kinda like it, it has a cool exposed zipper, is slighty stretchy and the orange is so soft it could almost be a neutral. It would look extra nice with leopard, or navy if you are shy. Try it!

Look, a camel camel toe!

2011-07-17T11:45:00.000-04:00

These crazy 4K paw shoes from Christian Louboutin remind me of another, not so sexy shoe

Maison Martin Margiela "Tabi" line has been scaring people for years in the form of bootie, ballet flat and a sort-of-acceptable over the knee spike boot. They range from $700 to $1250. If your are going to go PAW, think of the savings!

Business in the front, party in the back

2011-07-15T23:11:00.000-04:00

Yet another dubious shoe: the high heeled loafer

For office-ey business only and I wouldn't touch it if it were under 4".

That's my life motto for just about everything anyway

Fall trend alert. Maybe

2011-07-15T07:28:00.000-04:00

Look at this teeny tiny shoe. Is it cute? Or hideous? I can tell you it is oh so trendy for the ladies to be sporting this traditional English formal man shoe and while I can see it's appeal in a strictly practical sense (for bike riding??)I am thinking, really, it's a bit man repeller (more on this later, pay attention)Ghillies, loafers, oxfords, brogues: call them what you like. Never say never so if I had to, I'd go two tone with a slim silhouette. Grenson shoes $273 at www.farfetch.com