Total Shoe Porn

I have yet to attempt this myself....

Shoegasm!

Phillip Lim.

Annnndddd...I'm spent.

Double Your Pleasure

Yes, I have an Olsens obsession. Exacerbating my obsession right now is the dearth of Ashley photos. She's been m.i.a. (not the singing sensation) from alot of events/appearances lately. Not to worry, there's been plenty of candids of her going to/leaving the office, etc. but I want some money shots of my favorite Olsen at a premier or two. Since I dedicated a post to MK and her increasingly less homeless style, is Ash's turn.

I love the fact that Ashley smiles (occasionally) and doesn't do the prune* face when she is truly happy. (*Supposedly, they silently say the word "prune" to get that trademark Olsen pout in pictures......) Ash just looks amazing here.

This pic was stolen from the Olsens Anonymous blog....hence the "happy valentines day". But, it is one of my favorites. I (collective, we) forget that they're sisters with a real bond. I love photos that capture "real" moments like this. I wish Ashley would smile more!!!

Badass. PETA really hates them and their fur(s). Call me a total hypocrite, but I could really care less. Actually, I'm a vegetarian that could care less. Buying vintage fur is recycling (although I doubt most of the Olsens' furs are vintage) and thus perfectly ok. Other fur? I'm not going to get into it, but anyone that says faux is just as good as the real thing is seriously disturbed.

Awesome Timothy White. They look great in every hair color (well...except MK's bleach white job that made her look 80). Clearly Ash is cool with her body. So Hot Right Now.

Ugh. I die. This is top 5 favorite looks ever. She looks soo fabulous and I would wear this every day until death. Style perfection!

Just a really different black and white. Maybe I can get my girl Anna to recreate for me. Sooo beautiful.

Wowza

Sometimes, I watch all the hub-bub about this girl's style and I just don't see it. Don't get me wrong! I really like Kate Bosworth as a celebrity (she seems pretty normal) and she is the star of one of my favorite guilty pleasure, although a little embarrassing to admit how many times I've watched it, movies....ah-hem, Blue Crush, but I didn't think of her style as necessarily iconic. But then I see a pic like this (or her in the Philllip Lim zipper dress) and I'm blown away.


On the other hand, Erin Wasson always excites. One of the few celebs that seems like they would be so much fun to be friends with.

Bosworth again. I love love love gray. I have gray eyes so I think its particularly flattering on moi. As a color though, it is extremely under-utilized and is so flattering on most skin tones. This outfit is perfection. Bam!

She really really makes me miss being Blonde as well. 2 weeks guys! I made my appointment to come back from the dark side!!

I really like this pop of hot pink! Pink is actually my favorite color, and I have tons of it (hello, ex-sorority!) I'm a fan of pink and gray together as well. The REAL reason I posted this photo though was because someone looks like they've got a bun in the oven....no? Either way, Kate looks amazing here...preggers or not.

In one interview, Alexa Chung said, “I’ve used up all that neurosis [poor body image resulting from modeling] – there’s none left. I’d rather have a bigger brain than smaller bones.” I just fell in love with this girl. I have the same feeling towards her style as I do Kate Bosworth...eh, mostly hits, but no "wow" factor. However, this look I love. I would totally wear this on an early spring day....perfect for a Saturday brunch.

Wowza. Mancandy makes fun of me for using this as my descriptive exclamation, but it encompasses it all the best. (and for my friend Jerri...Bam! works as well) But seriously, how amazing is this Alexander Wang dress? Diane Kruger does it the best justice in my opinion. Check out below.

That dress....? So Hot Right Now.

Makin me Smile

I'm guessing most tabloid-addicted people will sympathize with my next statement: I live vicariously through celebrity gossip, and I play favorites. When my favorite celebs are happy in their lives, I am filled with a remote degree of joy. This has been a good week for me!


Yay! I want them to work out so badly. Please! John, write her a kick-ass love song, make some babies, and make America's Sweetheart America's MILF. Eat your heart out Angelina!

I usually think John Mayer looks kinds of like a doof, but he really looks happy/excited here. (ok, maybe a little doofy)

I'm overjoyed Nicole is having another spawn! For all the people famous for doing nothing, I respect and admire Nicole the most. She cleaned up her life, became a fashion icon, and separated herself from volatile friends. She's not a paparazzi whore with her family and really seems to try to give Harlow a normal childhood.

And obviously, she can still dress. Cutest pregnant fashion by far. (runner-up M.I.A.)

She has her trademarks about her (big sunglasses, scarves, booties, leggings, etc.) but never looks "typical Nicole, " whereas plenty of celebs can fall into that trap (cough Mischa Barton, Lindsey Whorehan, cough). And, I appreciate that her hair looks brushed/styled most of the time (sorry MK...I still worship you though!).

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I feel the need to expand on my statement about bangs after seeing my near and dear commit near tragedy. I'll reiterate my basic premises: 1) blunt cut bangs are the devil. 2) they are one of the worst hair trends ever created/to come back. 3) they flatter almost no one* 4) *= people who have huge foreheads actually look great in them. 5) Friends don't let friends get blunt cut bangs.


Zooey Deschanel does not have the hated bangs. Hers are softly cut, growing out and tousled. She looks great. This is completely acceptable.

This is what a blunt cut bang looks like. This would be disastrous if Christina Ricci did not have the largest forehead known to man. She is the exception. She can pull this off. Conclusion? If your forehead cannot double as a helicopter landing pad, do not attempt.

Now, I realize LC's "bangs" are not blunt cut. They would be acceptable, however, WHY DID YOU MESS WITH PERFECTION LAUREN?! You had the most coveted hair in Hollywood! This isn't awful, but it's a far cry from your usual golden, flowing tresses.

I tend to shy away from writing/commenting too much on fashion week/runway. I know my style and I know what looks good, but I don't feel I am in a position to comment on couture. However, Erin Wasson x RVCA is very near and dear to me. As a veteran "Dewey Rat" (the negatively connotated term for a person in/around Delaware whom wasted many a summer in Dewey Beach, Delaware with the fake surfer/skimmer-professional deadbeat crowd and refuses to age out of the town frequented by late teen/early twenty-somethings), I have always loved RVCA and almost spontaneously combusted when I heard word Erin was designing for them.

Wasson is very much the face of the Alexander Wang inspired, heavily distressed and masculine trend that has swept fashion besides the one feminine breath last may courtesy of SJP/Patricia Field with Sex and the City. Erin's personal style comes through very much with this collection.

Doesn't it all just scream "bad ass"? While you will never find me in crushed velvet bell bottoms I would sell my first born for the striped shirt/dress the model in the center is wearing...with or without the ankle boots.

Manager's Special

I had too many little things that couldn't wait until tomorrow to share.


Found a pic of Sienna in costume for the upcoming G.I. Joe flick. Amazing right?

A beautiful pic of my absolute favorite couple ever looking so timeless at the Oscars.

Guess who's engaged?!??!! That's right, Rachel Bilson is getting married to Hayden Christensen! (baby Darth Vader in the new(er) Star Wars)

I can't say cutest baby ever because Kingston Rossdale/Stefani or new baby Zuma are pretty adorable, but look at the mug on Harlow.

I adore this family. Surprise! Guess who's pregnant again!!!! Sooo unexpected.

I don't care what anyone says. This man never changes. I have always and will always think Ralph Lauren is uber sexy.

Usually I'm not impressed by Elizabeth Banks on the red carpet (although I do love her as an actress, especially when she played the epitome of a "cool" chick in Invincible with Marky-Mark), but this Dior number blew me away.

Guess who's doing a line for Target....... oh and it Debuts TOMORROW!!!!!

Check out Alexander McQueen's items as of 3/4/09. See pics above and below.

Yum. P.S. Sorry if my gossip is behind the pulse but I was sick (again) over the weekend and just now able to catch up on the good stuff.

More like a Lion....

Not that I didn't already hate winter enough, but 8 inches of snow and single digit wind chills really make me wish; 1) that I could afford a tropical vacation, and 2) that I had vacation days to designate to a tropical vacation, 3) that I could have the 1/2 hour I spent scraping my car this morning back. I can't be too bitter though; I did actually get a snow day yesterday (and by snow day I mean pathetically texting my boss "snow day? please take mercy on my soul." and he responding "ok, but be in by 8:30 tomorrow." I'll take that) which I spent prancing around in my adult long-johns (which by the way are sick) and watching 15 episodes of Arrested Development. So instead of concentrating on the shiteous weather outside my door, I'm going to dedicate a post to things I wish I could be wearing right now/spring-ish ensembles.

Rachel Bilson is adorable. I rarely use adorable when referring to stoner beanies, but she clearly is exception to the rule.

I can't wait til Memorial Day. I don't always follow the traditional rule per se (I figure May is fair game) but isn't Isla Fisher's white dress hot? I really like her accessories as well. The necklace is such an attention getter and the Louboutins make me spasm with envy.

Really, she can do no wrong. I realize the weather is probably 75 degrees in this picture and Rachel is one of those people that looks cute squatting on a toilet seat, but damn, I wish I looked like this when casually walking my dog. Granted its winter, but I oscillate between looking homeless and Michelin man when I take the dog out these days. Also, I posted a while ago about my hatred for blunt cut bangs, however she is probably one of the few that I don't mind. She is petite, but for some reason the bangs don't over-power her features.

This is the perfect "season transition" dress. The color and fabric are quite winter-y, but the 3/4 sleeve and light bronze accessories work really well. This would be perfect for work with a tan trench. All I need to wait for is the snow to melt......

This is an older look of Posh's (clearly denoted by the longer locks). I have a mild obsession with hounds tooth, for which I blame Gwen Stefani, and high waisted skirts. This ensemble would really work in any season, but the blouse is designed for warmer temps.

Gah! I love this girl. I'm drooling over those shoes. I've been searching for a skirt like this, but usually my searches yield things that look like they belong in an Abercrombie & Fitch catalog circa 2004.

Another perfect "transition" dress. It could easily be worn alone, but tights and boots make it work during these last snow-y days. Clearly, coat necessary. Kiera has great style. I haven't mentioned her too much recently, so I feel I should dedicate a post in the near future...

TO-GA! TO-GA! Alexander Wang Goddess dress. So. Hot. Right. Now.