Unbelievable its not mine.....

Thursday, October 09, 2008

Saint Grace perpetrates indecision at Hautelook.com

Yes, it is the same dress in 8 colors. But my excuse for indecisiveness is that all these colors are so pretty!! I can imagine myself in each and everyone of them, looking sultry, supple, and feminine, and maybe just a little bit hot. I am aware that it is merely my imagination employed to justify buying a couple of these Emma dresses, because I am after all rather flat-chested, and I dread to think how my lack of endowments will seem in this dress. Yet, it is extremely tempting to play out how amazing I will look in each and every one of these dresses. At 73% off, I can certainly get more than one!~ What should I do?

Saint Grace Emma Dress at Hautelook.com

Now $34.00, Was $124.00 (Save 73%)

Color names from top left, clockwise: Banana, Dark Rose, Perfume, Turqoise, Ivory, Lipstick, Sorbet, Rain.

These names prove my point exactly! With such inventive and colorful names, Saint Grace is certainly creating their color choices to entice and encroach customers, and to purposefully perpetrate indecisiveness. Its sale on Hautelook.com will end in approximately 21.5 hours and it has many amazing tops for you to consider. As for me, I love the Emma dress, I will just need to decide which color to buy!

Diane Von Furstenberg Shoes 25% off Oct 10-13

Pickford Boots in Grey Suede $745

Oh me oh my, I do covet these boots tonight!~

Shhhh~~~ do you see the quiet cutout details on the seams of the lace up boots? They scream the modernistic prudence of a New York Victorian style. The sturdy looking heels are ta whooping 3.75 inches and the zipper closure in the back means easy entry and exit.

The upcoming financial deep depression may last for three years and these boots truly put me in the mood to be depressed. Even if I take 25% off $745, it is still $558.75, which could get me a Louboutin or Manolo... but ohhh myyyy, do I covet these boots tonight~!!!

Wednesday, October 08, 2008

Karl Lagerfeld Bear

Oh, isn't this bear just adorable!?! Guess who it is! Yes! It is Karl Lagerfeld, the fashion legend and icon (current designer of Chanel, furs of Fendi of Italy, and his own label). When I saw this bear, all I could think about is how chibi and I would get a good chuckle out of this bear with our common weakness towards soft and fluffy plush toys. Then being curious and all, I went into Neiman Marcus.com to find out if I can afford it. Go ahead, take a stab at how much this is.

$1,500.

Ok, here we see the basic principle of supply-demand. Lagerfeld and his partner in crime, toy company Steiff, only made 2,500 of these to be sold worldwide. This creates a very limited supply on the highly desirable teddy bear (assumably because the 14.5"tall bear is the most fashionable concoction of alpaca wool, leather boots, and Swarovski crystals on the sleek silken tie and belt).

As a consolation, you can receive a FREE TOTE BAG* with any $175 kids' purchase (use code KIDGIFT). Honestly though, it is not really any consolation. What is more valuable is a drawing of the bear that is from the hands of Karl Lagerfeld and topped off with his signature. And you'll be sure to have it come in a nice box too. *shrug* What can I say? Fashion is extravagant!

Saturday, October 04, 2008

Halloween is coming!

Pirate Wench Adult $44.97

(This costume features a tight brown corset covering a white frilly blouse and also comes with a ragged skirt. The hosiery, necklace, and sword are not included.)

Moonlight Vixen Adult $28.97

(Includes a poly cire top and mini skirt with lacing detail, thigh high lace up boot covers, glovelets and glitter bat wings.)

Mad Hatter Adult $53.97

(This three-piece costume features a top hat, shinny short shoulder cape and a shiny short dress.)

Be Feisty Feline Adult $59.97

(This Costume features a black catsuit with tail and ears. Shoes sold separately. Stretch Spandex.)

Since I was born on Halloween, I often had to eat dinner with my family instead of dressing up and partying with my friends. But inside, I've always dreamed of being in a crazy costume like the Be Feisty Feline Adult costume and of being a cat for a night. Or wearing the Mad Hatter Adult costume and indulging in nonsensical talk without feeling guilty or weird. I also love cosplay (dressing up as anime characters) and the Moonlight Vixen Adult costume reminded me of an anime vampire girl character (without that ugly wig). On the other hand, the picture of the Pirate Wench Adult costume makes me think of Kelly Preston. I'm not quite sure why. In any case, these costumes and more are available at CostumeDiscounters.com. They have a lowest price guarantee so that if you find a lower price somewhere else within 10 days, they will give you a price 20% less than the low price you found. Plus, they ship worldwide and if you use FREE70 at checkout, you get Free Shipping on all orders of $70 or more!
This expires October 31. ^_^ Happy Hunting for your Haunting costume!~

Friday, October 03, 2008

Top of the Weaving Game

Salvatore Ferragamo Sartoria Intreccio Shoulder Bag $2,590

Miu Miu Woven Leather Tote, Large $1,595

Bottega Veneta Woven Hobo, Medium $1,895

This is why Bottega Veneta is the hallmark of making luxury woven bags. Compare these three woven bags made by top brand names. All have soft leather, though it's clear that Bottega is the most buttery soft out of the three. All three bags have woven details, but it's clear from the folds in the bags that Bottega is the only one that has perfected its weaving to perfection. By perfection, I mean that Bottega bags have the most balanced, sophisticated, and flexible woven details found to date, and they have impeccable style and workmanship too! Neither of the two other woven bags is ugly. But the weaving just isn't as pretty on them.

Bottega Veneta used to be a small and old Italian family firm that very few know about until Gucci took it over in 2001 and took it to greater heights, creating a wave of weave frenzy everywhere. I have friends who question why a woven bag can cost so much, especially since there is a gamut of woven bags on the market at a tiny fraction of Bottega's retail prices. All I can say is that it is one thing for top brands like Miu Miu and Ferragamo to attempt to ride on the wave of Bottega's weaving success by producing their own woven bags, it is another thing altogether when poor quality woven bags are produced ubiquitously, sold for $50 or less, and project the misconception that woven bags are easy to make and are worth very little. In fact, the weaving technique is very difficult and very time consuming. So please please please give some respect to those at the top of their game and learn to appreciate first rate woven bags known for their high caliber.