I'm not a big fan of Lily Allen either. However, I will admit that she looks very pretty in the campaign photos. Other than that, hates it. The puffy jacket look is okay if you are a teenage boy circa 1998. Puffy jacket look is not okay if you are a $2500 handbag. Also, can we make a pact to forever banish purses made from nylon??
I love the Mulberry Alexa.
I cannot wait for this bag to hit boutiques. Yes, it looks like the PS1 but I love the vintage feel of the Alexa. I'm also hoping that its a bit cheaper than the PS1 :P I'm usually not too keen on colors from the brown family but the Alexa looks just wonderful in oak.
Okay, I'm a big fat liar. It didn't take a week for me to fall in love with another pair of shoes. It took about 20 mins. Damnit. I never noticed these Gucci oxfords until tonight. Saks has them but in a weird red color combo. Probably why I didn't pay attention earlier. Anyhow, the all black version is um, calling to me. Much like every other thing in this world. Sigh. My SCP list is getting long...
1. Chanel 2. Bal 3. Return pants at BR 4. H&M for a quick look :) 5. Gucci 6. Use all my will power and skip CL 7. A little YSL wouldn't hurt...
I am a failure when it comes to shopping bans. I decided today to forever ban shopping bans from my life. This past weekend, I silently went on a shopping ban. I told myself to be good for the rest of the year. I told myself to get something nice for my birthday and maybe a few deals during sale season but nothing else. Well, with Chanel Cruise 2010 hitting stores next month (at this point, it would be in my interest if it hit in early Dec instead of Nov...), that plan has officially gone out the window. One word to describe Chanel Cruise 2010: POW! I had seen the look book back in August when I was picking up my Maxi but those pictures are always so tiny. I finally saw some of the trunk show pictures today and ZOMG, I nearly died. THE COLORS, ITS ALL ABOUT THE WONDERFUL, VIBRANT COLORS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The blue...I cannot write/gush/say enough about the blue. I dont even care if I have yet to use my Fall 09 Navy Maxi, I'm getting my hands on the Cruise '10 Bleu Roi, so help me God. To make matters worse, the Cruise '10 red is also delicious. It will also be available in patent. I DIE!!! I'm hoping I wont like the red in person...since my ideal red is the deep Fall 09 red, please let it be the bright red that everyone else loves! If that ends up being the case, I'll be safe with just getting the Bleu Roi :) If I end up liking the red as well...I'm screwed. '10C will also have a yellow. Most people are saying its a bit too bright but from pictures, it looks preeeeettty. However, I must focus on my priorities: BLUE AND RED...then green, teal, yellow, fuschia, purple!!
On top of the Chanel madness, Balenciaga Spring 2010 is also scheduled to hit boutiques next month. Again, ITS ALL ABOUT THE COLORS. I can't even decide which colors I want. I know I want another Twiggy but I've also been playing around with getting something a bit bigger. If I do end up getting the Bleu Roi, I think I'll probably go with something in the green family from Bal.
LET THE SA STALKING BEGIN!!! Stopping by SCP is my top priority this weekend :)
The one good thing?? As of today, I am okay with the shoes. Buuuut, knowing me...that'll probably change within a week. I've been holding out on posting my new shoe purchases because I keep meaning to do one ginormous collection post. I'm having issues with finding time to take pictures but I'll try my bestest to get this post in ASAP :)
You know how certain people buy things just because they are of a certain brand name? I'm kinda like that cept I dont buy certain things because they are of a certain brand name. I have a weird aversion to handbags by shoe designers. Of course, some design houses are just better in one area than they are in other areas. Fendi and Gucci, for example, kick ass in the RTW but get big, fat F's when it comes to handbags. However, lets imagine the day when Fendi and/or Gucci finally come to their senses and design a fabulous purse. If it was to my liking, I would buy it immediately. The same cannot be said for Christian Louboutin and Jimmy Choo. I would drop upwards of $1500 for shoes by CL and JC but as right now, I would never, ever consider getting a purse from them. Lets take a moment to ponder at the following examples:
Mona tote by Jimmy Choo
Pillow Satchel by CL
Both purses are around $2000, both purses are decent in design, both purses are by designers famous for their shoes, both purses I would never spend money on. But if I take into consideration that most designers start off specializing in one area and through the years, branch out into different arenas, shouldn't I give them the benefit of the doubt? Shouldn't I trust that eventually CL and JC will make a name for themselves outside of shoes? I guess I could but I'm just not willing to risk the money. If I spend $2000 on a purse, I want it to be a classic. I want $2000 to be spent on something that has already been proven to be able to withstand the ever-changing whims of fashion. $2000 on a CL with zippers or $2000 on a hand-weaved BV? The answer is obvious to me.
Theres something about diamonds that makes me salivate. I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one. Anyhow, my dad always gives me a hard time about spending my money on purses, shoes, and dresses. He says for one, I have enough to last me awhile and for another, I should stop spending money on items that go down in value. I've argued that some items actually increase in value but hes pretty much settled on the fact if there is an increase, it'll be slight and hence, still not worth it. In attempt to make him proud, I've decided to forgo getting a new purse (I had been debating between a Chanel Jumbo and a Nancy Gonzalez croc) for my bday and instead, treat myself to some diamond jewelry. The Tiffany's Flower Ring is calling to me: I think I will answer the call.
Sad, sad tears because I dont have $5000 to spare on this B E A U T I F U L Valentino 360 in Black Paillettes:
I dont care so much for the bow but God, this bag is painful for me to look at. Painful in a good way. Why $5000 for a bag made of sequins?? Time is money, so imagine how long it must've taken for each piece to be sewed on individually. Yes, still very expensive but you cannot deny the quality and craftsmanship. Unfortunately, no matter how much I get this bag and its hefty price tag, $5000 would be better saved for a Birkin or jewelry.
Is anyone else bored with the current selection of purses out right now?? I sure am. No fear, the Fendi Skunk fur Peekaboo Roll bag is here to save the day. I mean, the name alone should make you tremble in excitement. Skunk fur?? Yes, please, sign me up.
Boring, it is not. Ugly, it is. Its not just ugly, its REALLY, REALLY ugly. I think this bag wins for THE ugliest bag ever designed, ever made, ever sold. I'm thinking of drafting a petition to ask Fendi to quit it with the ugly designs. Let me know if you would like to sign :)
*Edit: Okay, I lie. This Prada ties for THE ugliest bag ever designed, made, and sold:
If you or anyone you know bought or ordered the above Valentino peep-toe pumps in a 36.5 or 37, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEASSSSEEEE return them. My shoe closet and I will be forever be grateful.
I've been staring at this shoe the entire day. So sad...I can't believe I didn't see these earlier. Well, actually I can. This is what happens when you become so obsessed with buying CLs that you forget that other designers also make fabulous shoes. Lesson learned. I need to make some calls tomorrow.
One of the best things you can do for yourself and your beloved shoes is to visit your cobbler as often as possible. I know it might seem like a drag but really all you have to do is 1. drive there 2. drops shoes off 3. pick up shoes and go home happy! Whenever I get my shoes back from the cobbler, I'm always amazed at how new they look. I then always immediately tell myself that I need to come back more often. From my experience, the amount of money you pay to give new life to your worn out shoes is many, many times cheaper than going out and buying a new pair. Even when you think your shoes are beyond repair, trust me (and your cobbler): chances are, they can fixed in no time!!
Last week, I dropped off five pairs of shoes that desperately needed some attention and care - new heel tips, polishing, fixing nicks on the heel and leather, etc. Unfortunately, I didn't have time to take before and after pictures but what I can show you is what a difference resoling can do for your shoes:
Some people (and most cobblers) recommend you resole your shoes before you even wear them. This will guarantee longevity. Between you and me, thats too much work (and money) - I prefer to resole when necessary. All cobblers can resole your shoes but not everyone will have the red soles for CLs. Not to worry - you can easily buy the red soles online and simply bring them in. Prices can vary so ask around first! BTW, I also had black soles put on one of my Chanel pumps and they seriously look BRAND NEW!!
If you live in West LA, try Arturo's on Santa Monica and if you live in OC, try Culver Shoe Repair in Irvine - I've been to both and had GREAT experiences :) To find a trustworthy cobbler near you, ask around or do some research online (Yelp, TPF). Cheers to you and your shoes!
PS: Blogging will continue to be slow for the next week BUT you'll be happy to know that I've reached my CL goal which means I should have a collection post coming up in the near future :)
My shopping list tends to grow by the day. Very unfortunate for my bank account. Of course I dont have the luxury of buying everything on my list but I try to do the best that I can. My shopping list usually starts out as a ginormous list including anything and everything that I could possibly want. Next, I go through the list and prioritize the items. Last, I cut down the list so that its a bit more realistic. Looking over my current list, it occurred to me that I should calculate the grand total. You know, just for fun. Here are the results (prices are rough estimates):
Scary, I know. The funny thing is, I'm sure if ya'll do the same with your list, it wont be too far from my grand total.
Of course, I probably wont end up getting all 8 items but still...its pretty outrageous how much expensive my list ends up being. Lets not forget, this is only my top 8 items - if I was to add up my complete list, it would easily end up being twice that amount.
Now its your turn. How expensive is your wish list??
PS: If you're a troll getting ready to leave a comment along the lines of "There are starving kids in Africa", please save yourself the trouble. Truth is, we are all aware that there are people less fortunate than ourselves. You leaving me a comment stating the obvious will not change anything. Just because I enjoy shopping does not make me less aware and just because you dont enjoy shopping does not mean you are helping the starving children of Africa.
Like I mentioned in my post last night, Louboutin Strass is a big deal. In his new promotional video for the new Robertson boutique, Louboutin gives us plenty of strass to drool over...ENJOY!!
I'm such a sucker. Add a little bling and I'm all in. The Louboutin Love pumps (and flats) have never really been my cup of tea. Cute but a style I could live without. HOWEVER...add some strass (FYI: they're crystals NOT glitter) and you have me hooked.
LouboutinStrass can cost you upwards of $3000 but since the Love pumps only have a teeny bit...the price tag is about $1100.
Sigh, I really shouldn't...
In any case, did you know that the Love pumps were the shoes that made Louboutin famous?? Learn something new everyday. I did some research and found this online from ELLE Canada:
ELLE Canada: When did you decide to become a shoemaker? Christian Louboutin: "When I was 10 years old, I walked by a shop with a sign in the window that warned women not to enter with their stilettos on because the metal spikes would damage the old wooden floor. I became fascinated with the idea that women's shoes could be transgressive."
EC: Explain the highly charged and compulsive relationship women have with shoes. CL: "Shoes do not take anything away from a woman, but they give her an attitude. For example, imagine a photograph of a naked woman who is wearing a pair of pumps. She is still naked. But if she's wearing a hat instead of shoes, then suddenly it's a naked woman wearing a hat."
EC: Do you always look at people's shoes? CL: "Yes, it's automatic."
EC: Do you judge people by the shoes they are wearing? CL: "It's all about the context. Cheap shoes can be great depending on who is wearing them and when. However, riding boots worn in the city, unless you're actually riding a horse, is something I hate to see."
EC: That red sole has made your shoes iconic. Where did you get the idea? CL: "I was designing a collection that was influenced by Andy Warhol and pop art in general. The colours were highly saturated, and when the drawing was finished I knew something was missing. I had a rather useless but charming assistant at the time who used to polish her nails in the shop. I asked to borrow her red nail lacquer and applied it to the sole of the shoe, and it looked marvellous. I originally thought I would change the colour of the sole depending on the shoes, but the red stuck. Even for a woman who doesn't like to wear a lot of colour, a touch of red is acceptable. It's also a little cheeky and flirtatious."
EC: What was the first great shoe you created? CL: "It was the Love Shoe, which I designed with Princess Diana in mind. I had seen a picture of her at an official function looking down at her feet, very sad. I thought, 'Imagine if, when she was looking at her shoes, they made her smile instead?' I meant the shoes to be like two lovebirds, one close to the other, spelling out the word 'love.' The shoes were an instant hit, and people began referring to my studio as 'the love shop.' I had to keep reordering because everyone wanted them. I ended up surviving off those shoes for a year!"
I am head over heels for Kelly O's grey sweater dress. I'm not sure why she decided to wear a sweater dress in the LA heat but it works! The cut fits her figure nicely, loving the funky sleeves, and that belt is the cherry on top. Anyone know who its by? I need it in my closet ASAP :)
Jess Simpson should take note...THIS is how to do curvy.
For the past two weeks, its been deadly hot in So Cal and I hate it. I would much rather be cold than hot. When you're cold, you can always layer on jackets, sweaters, and scarves but when its hot, even if you're naked, you might still be uncomfortable. I did some light window shopping this past weekend and all the scarves and jackets on display got me excited about winter - my favorite time of the year. My goal this year is to make good use of my pashmina collection. I have about two drawers filled with pashminas and scarves but sadly, most of them have never seen the light of day. Hopefully that will change this year. I should make a point to wear all of them at least once...
Bi- and tri-colored:
Checkered:
Solids:
You know how a pair of sunglasses can add instant glamour while still shading you from the sun? I think pashminas work in a similar fashion- easy and effortless way to add color to your outfit while still keeping you warm. With that said, I need to take my own advice and remember to rock my pashminas this year :)
Last week I wrote "What to do for my 500th post" as my Gmail status and I got a ton of feedback from friends. Some honorable mentions:
WK: Tour of my closet or a "shopping with Jenny" video - the closet idea is an obvious choice but too time consuming for my schedule right now (need to clean and organize and then take 1000 pictures) and I would rock the video idea cept I need a camera crew...
RP: Take pictures of 500 people and critique their outfits - would LOVE to do this but I should've started this WAY ahead of time...
ND: Evolution of a shopaholic - a lot of the things I used to collect are long gone but if I was to take pictures of all my current collections, I would need about two days and right now, I barely have 2 hours...
DA: Buy something really fancy and write about it - any sponsors??
IC: Go around looking for people with really good and really bad purses - again, would love to do this but no time!
All great ideas but sadly, I just can't afford to spend that much time right now on a blog post :( When I get all my studying and what not taken care of, I'll def look into doing at least some of the stuff suggested by my dear friends. In any case, I've been playing around all day with my new Nikon SLR camera and so I decided to do a shorthand version of ND's "Evolution of a Shopaholic":
I started getting into clothes and shoes when I was in the eighth grade but my obsession with collecting odds and ends began WAY earlier. I was in the first grade when I stated my first collection. It was a sticker collection that had the ability to make any six-year-old weep with desire. I collected stickers from just about everywhere and I had a box FILLED to the rim. Sadly when I was in the third or fourth grade, I killed my sticker collection. I thought I needed to make a sticker book for show and tell and stupidly pasted each and every sticker onto a crappy notebook. Sad, sad, sad, sad..stupid, stupid, stupid.
After my sticker collection, I got into erasers and pens. Whats currently in my possession is maybe a quarter of what I used to have. Heres a sample of my current eraser collection:
Yes, these are all erasers. Pretty cool, right? I also used to have a pretty awesome collection of pens but again, these have dwindled down in numbers over the years. A peek at whats left:
After erasers and pens, I moved onto Sailormoon cards. It was a big Asian thing to do. My card count is probably in the thousands - some are gold and silver plated. I still have these somewhere but bc of all the moving we've done over the past few years, my mom doesn't know which box she packed them in. Other memorable collections from my childhood: video tapes - my brother and I had a video library that included almost every movie made in the 90s for kids; Lip Smackers lip gloss - I had just about every flavor; Bath and Body lotion and body spray - I had just about every scent.
Then in 2003, I walked into Louis Vuitton and my purse addiction began. Obviously, my purse collection has faced some recent competition from the shoe arena but I also dabble with dresses, sunglasses, jewelry, shopping bags (if you shop a lot, you will of course end up with a lot nice shopping bags) and makeup - eyeshadows to be exact. I didn't have the patience to take pictures of everything but heres a pic of the Louboutin half of my closet:
My very first entry for this blog was about the Balenciaga Weekender. You all know the story...girls sees bag online, girl falls in love with bag, girl uses lunch hour to go purchase bag, girl tries on bag and realizes she actually isn't all that crazy about the bag, girl goes back to work disappointed. Ever since trying on my first Balenciaga in 2007, I've stayed away. Although I've always liked Bbags on other girls, time and time again, I find that I just dont LOVE Bbags when I try them on for myself. A few weeks ago, I was taking a quick inventory of my closet and the idea of looking into Balenciaga and Prada popped into my head. I started doing some research; Prada sorta dropped off the map cus I realized there really was anything out there that I wanted but Balenciaga lingered on. I began the daunting task of trying to figure out the different styles and colors and sizes online. Slowly but surely, I began to become more versed in Balenciaga-speak and felt comfortable enough to take the plunge. I stopped by Balenciaga when I went to pick up my Maxi and tried on a few styles. The style I ended up picking was definitely not what I had expected to buy...it wasn't even on my list of styles to look out for. In any case, presenting my first Balenciaga:
09 F/W Pourpre Twiggy with classic hardware. Its the perfect size, casual but not boring, and the color is great. For the longest time, I only liked Bbags with the giant hardware. I didn't care so much for the classic style (small hardware with tassels) but at some point, it just grew on me. I went in knowing that I wanted something casual, something in the classic style, something not too large, and something in a eye-catching color. I thought I would be getting the First but that little guy is just too small. I then went for the City but for some reason, hated the way it looked on me. Just when I was about to admit defeat, I tried on the Twiggy and knew that I had F I N A L L Y found the Bal style for me.
Since purchasing my Twiggy, I have spent every waking minute doing more research online. I bow down to the Balenciaga lovers. This sh*t gets complicated. Since colors are in for one season and one season only, it gets VERY technical. I'm too much of a newbie to worry about colors...right now, I just want to make sure I get the styles down. I've narrowed my faves to 1. Twiggy 2. Day 3. Step 4. Brief 5. Purse 6. Part-time and I'm willing to give the City another go (I'm also not 100% clear on the what the difference is between the City and the Part-Time...). Sadly the Step, Brief, and Purse are all discontinued but I'm discovering that half the fun of buying Balenciaga is treasure hunting for styles and colors from previous years. I'm a bit scared to go back to previous seasons for color research - God forbid I fall in love with a color thats no longer available! I think for now, I'll just patiently wait for new colors - good for my bank account, good for my peace of mind. Seeing that I have yet to wear my Twiggy out, I can't say I'm a complete Bal addict but lets just say I foresee myself collecting colors, lots and lots of colors...
While researching, I saw a lot of talk online about lazy Bbags, squishy Bbags, chewy Bbags, and smooshyBbags. I had no idea what the deal was but I guess its all about the leather. I'm still not 100% clear on squishy, chewy, and smooshy but lazy is just slouchy. I guess some girls really like their Bbags to sorta flop over it self. Here is my Twiggy being a little lazy:
In conclusion, if you are looking into buying a Bal bag, here are some pointers from a newbie:
1. Know the styles. There are many and they tend to all look the same upon first inspection. Its helpful to see modeling pics or you can just walk in and start trying them all on. I was lucky and had the sweetest SA helping me out...I had a million questions and she answered them all. When I went to go pick up my Twiggy, she was impressed at how much homework I had done but I still had a hundred more questions to ask her :P
2. Know which colors you like. Make sure you know the season and year.
3. Classic vs Giant hardware.
4. Pull out the CC and skip happily home with your new purse!
PS: All you Bbag addicts, please realize this is my first attempt at trying to speak and understand Balenciaga...feel free to correct me if you see any errors or would like to clarify anything :)
Harharhar...I'm so witty :P I'm pretty sure you guys already know what I'm going to be gushing about. I mean, I've only talked and dreamed and fantasized about it for two months...throwing it into practically every post and scheduling all other purchases around it!
FINALLY got my hands on the Fall 09 Act I Dark Blue Caviar with GHW Maxi!!!!!!!!!!!! Yay me :) Most places should have all the colors in by now but of course, not everyone ordered all the same colors. To my knowledge, the Maxi for Act I includes only brown, black, blue (slightly brighter than the previous navy), fuchsia (similar to S/S 09 fuchsia...very tempting), gray (very similar to my dark silver reissue), and baby pink (GORGEOUS anthracite hardware).
The black arrived almost a month before all other colors. When the black first arrived, my SA double checked with me to make sure that I didn't want the black and I told her I would probably end up going for the blue. Over the next few weeks, I stalked my SA and the Chanel forum to make sure I would be on top of the arrival of the other colors. Last Monday, someone on TPF got the dark blue and I became 100% sure that I wanted the blue. I immediately called my SA but sadly SCP was not expecting this color. No fear! My wonderful SA located one for me in SF and yea, I GOT WHAT I WANTED :P When I went to go pick up my new baby, all of the other SAs came over to oogle at it and I'm pretty sure some of them called their clients right away to alert them about the color. Uber excited and can't wait to wear her out.
For comparison, my Jumbo and my Maxi:
My Jumbo and my 227:
My 227 and my 225:
Note: The Maxi seems to have awakened my purse addiction (minus one current CL lust item, my shoe addiction is somewhat in check...). The same day I picked my Maxi, I ordered another bag (not Chanel). I talked to the SA today and she said to expect a call from her Monday or Tuesday. I think my choice will surprise a lot of you...
I've been holding out on you guys for weeks now. I realized I had one too many posts about shoes and so I thought I would leave some time in between my shoe posts. Seeing that I wasn't even 100% successful, I dont think theres any reason to wait any longer. About 2 weeks ago, I literally drove up and down LA county for the sake of new Louboutins.
1. Acquired during my lunch hour (Thanks DZ and T!): Black Pigalle 120 Paillettes:
Sequins are like a more expensive alternative to glitter. The Paillettes are pretty hard to come by (BUT SCP currently has the Paillette Decolletes!) so I consider myself VERY lucky. I love how sparkly these are on and Pigalle 120s are some darn sexy shoes. The only problem...these are more painful than my Alti 160s. Yea, I didin't even think that was possible but it is. I've been practicing wearing these around the house but I have yet to gather enough courage to actually wear them out. Perhaps one day I'll drink myself silly and then go out in them :) Until then, these will sit in my closet and look pretty. I have also decided that the next time Msr. Louboutin does a signing in CA, I will get these babies signed. After they are signed, I wont feel as bad for not wearing them.
PS: I know this may sound crazy but even though I know Pigalle 120s are absolute feet killers, I still would love the Pigalle 120 Silver Paillete :P
2. Very complicated process/story of acquisition: Green WatersnakeAltadama 140:
So remember when I got the nude Ron Rons?? While I was waiting to purchase them, DZ tried on the green watersnakeAltadamas and I nearly cried. I tried my best not to love them too much cus the price tag wasn't so cute and walked bravely away with my Ron Rons. For the next week, I was plagued with the memory of the Altadamas. Finally, I realized it wasn't worth it to save money on Ron Rons that didn't really excite me. I decided to return the Ron Rons and put in more money for the Altadamas. The WONDERFUL people at SCP let me do the exchange even though I was already over the 10-day period. There was a catch, SCP only had the gray version. I bought the gray version, prayed all night to the Shopping Gods that BH would still have the green, and sweated bullets until BH opened the next morning. As luck would have it, BH was out of the 37 but still had a 36.5. I weaved through LA traffic for an hour just to get my ass to BH but IT WAS SO WORTH IT. These are by far my most favorite Louboutins. They've also inspired me to get more Altadamas and more watersnake :)
I saw a Christina Aguilera interview where she talked about how awesome her shoe collection was because its filled with Louboutins. After some research, I decided $600 Louboutins were absolute heaven. Too bad they were so expensive. I used to go to BNY during my lunch hour and just pet and sigh at the Louboutins on display (I'm 100% serious). Then one day, I decided to show a co-worker some of my favorite Louboutins online. Clicked on BNY and OMFG...LOUBOUTINS ON SALE?!??!??!!! I rushed there after work (I miss working in Century City...) and bought my first three pairs. The rest is history - most of which has been documented on this blog :)
I remember after my first pair, I told myself that I would only get new ones during sale season. As the addiction grew, that rule went out the window. I also used to limit myself to $700 and under. I've now crossed over the $1000 mark and would put my new limit at $1500 (for exotics - esp ostrich and lizard and I can only dream of one day owning a pair of croc CLs). Then comes the number of CLs. At first I bought with no goal in mind. Then I got it into my head that I should have 25 by my 25th bday. I still have about three more months to go and my goal has now grown to 40 CLs by my 25th bday. I think after I hit 40, it'll go up by increments of 10 until 1. I grow sick of CLs (not likely) 2. I become completely satisfied with my collection (also not likely) or 3. I run out of money (somewhat likely).
Like any newbie, I used to buy just based on aesthetics. Fast forward to current day and I am well versed on all the styles ever made by Louboutin, how sizing varies between the different styles, what makes seemingly identical styles and colors different, the different colors and styles that come out each season, and which stores/boutiques are carrying which styles and colors. At any one time, I could probably tell you immediately what style and color someone is wearing. My addiction has become very technical and at times I wish it could go back to the mindless shopping that it once was but then again, my collection probably wouldn't be as extensive and well-rounded.
Rolandos defined Louboutins before I started buying and after 38 pairs, they are still my #1 choice. I love my CLs completely and entirely and would probably never sell any of them. Even if I dont wear them. I have worn all of them at least once. Some have never been worn more than once but at this point, its more of a collection rather than "just shoes".
A big thank you to my buddy DZ (fellow CL addict) and all the wonderful girls on the TPF CL forum for helping me with my addiction. By "help", I mean helping it grow :)
PS: I love my purse collection just as much but it takes A LOT more work/money for a purse collection to grow than a shoe collection - spend $400-800 couple times a month for new shoes vs. spend $1500-3000 couple times a month for new purses.
Favorite snack/food: I wish my answer to this question was carrot sticks but sadly, I LOVE Cheetos – regular and flamin’.My favorite restaurant is Sushi Zo in West LA.
Shoe size: 36.5-37 (and if need be, I’ll pad my way to a 37.5)
Clothing size: 4
(Now that you guys know my shoe and clothing size - please remember to keep an eye out when you're shopping!)
Favorite scent: Ralph Lauren Romance – I’ve been wearing this since 1999.
Favorite makeup brand: Mac – eye shadow, lip gloss, Dior – mascara, lip gloss , YSL – concealer/highlighter. I’m kinda infamous for wearing black eyeliner.A lot of people ask me what brand I use and most are surprised when I say “The cheapest one I can find at Walgreens”. I’ve used “expensive” eyeliners before and they just don’t go on as black and don’t stay on as long. L’Oreal has been keeping my eyes lined for the past few years and I probably won’t be changing anytime soon.
Favorite skincare brand: I only speak Shiseido.
Favorite TV shows/movies: I’m kinda wishy-washy about TV shows but my current faves are True Blood , Hung, America’s Best Dance Crew, The Office (I love Jim!) and The Amazing Race (haven’t kept up with past few seasons though…). I have too many favorite movies but I will never grow tired of Dumb and Dumber, Clueless, Hocus Pocus, Shawshank Redemption, Home Alone, and Bridget Jones’ Diary.Yes, I am really into the classics.
Favorite magazines/books: Magazine – Harper’s Bazaar.Books – Kite Runner, A Prayer for Owen Meany, and Harry Potter (although I can’t really remember any of them, I just know I loved them when I was reading them…).
Hobbies: Shopping (duh), reading, writing, napping, and eating. HAHA…lame, I know.
Dream vacation spot: Maldives (I’m not a big beach person but how can one say no to Maldives??).
Personal style: I’m very dressy.I’m usually always in a dress with heels. When I’m in jeans, I’m usually always wearing heels with a dressy top or a black tee and cardigan. My clothes aren’t provocative but they’re not conservative either.
Kids: Do cats count?
Pets: LIBBY AND OLIVIA!!!!If you haven’t caught on yet, I’m a crazy cat lady who loves her cats to death.The only reason why I don’t have more cats is cus I would still like to get a date at some point in my life…
What do you dislike: Indecisive men, copycats, people who fish for compliments, people who are cheap, liars, backstabbers, weirdos, coconuts, people who can’t drive, traffic, hypocrites, stalkers, people who don’t give others a chance, people who try too hard, and self-righteousness.
What do you like: The smell of winter, chubby kids, the feeling I get when I find that one hard to find item, the feeling I get when I find a good deal, a nice drink after a long day, having my friends over, the way my cats look at me, after-dinner chit-chat with my dad, boy-talk with my mom, watching movies with my brother, and people watching.
This or That? • Something Sweet or Something Savory? I’m a salty kind of girl.
• Full-Price Fancy or Dog-Eat-Dog Sale? I’m pretty good at shoving people out of my way during sales but I def go full-price when I feel like it’s a must-have that will either sell out or won’t go on sale.
• Gym Girl or Jog Chick? I plead the fifth. • Vacation or Staycation? Staycation – I don’t like living out of a suitcase and I usually end up missing my closet…unless I’m busy shopping for new additions to my closet!
• Saver or Spender? Hrm, which do you think??
• Eat Out or Take Out? Eat out but sometimes theres nothing better than having take out at home in your sweats, with glass of wine, and a good movie.
• Hostess or Guest? Hostess.
• OCD or CBB (can't be bothered)? OCD – I’m organized almost to a fault.
• Five Star Suite or Tent-tastic? Five star suite…I’m really not an outdoors kind of girl…
• Good Girl or Bad Girl? Somewhere in between.
• Mac or PC? PC.
• Rulemaker or Rulebreaker? Rulemaker.
• Beach Getaway or City Splurge? City splurge.
• Sparkles & Glitz or Animal Print? Sparkles and glitz although I’m slowly warming up to animal print.
• CLs Everywhere or Destination Only? EVERYWHERE!
• Night at the Ballet or After-hours Jam? Ballet first then jam :)
• Winter Wonderland or Summer Paradise? Winter wonderland.
• Rock or R&B? I listen to everything.
• A Night at Home or Out on The Town? I think a good mix is the best way to go.
• SUV or Coupe? Coupe.
• Action or Romance? Romance.
• Song or Dance? I wish I could do both but I cant sing to save my life so dance.
10 Random Facts:
1. I’m 5’2 but if you ask most people how tall I am they will say 5’6. Its cus I’m ALWAYS in heels.
2. I’m scared of heights but it’s a goal of mine to go sky-diving sometime in the near future.
3. I have a weakness for white boys.
4. I believe everyone needs a good cry every so often.
5. I get annoyed easily.
6. I’m so competitive, I hate competing.
7. I’m fascinated with the life and death of Anne Boleyn – possibly one of the bitchiest people to have ever walked the Earth but she was also a total bad-ass.
8. I was in the second grade when I had my first crush on a boy, Billy ‘twas his name!
9. If you haven’t noticed, my grammar is terrible.
10. My shopping problem started when I was in the 8th grade
I dont keep up with GG but Blair is pretty kick-ass and I adore Leighton. With that said, everyone is entitled to one meltdown on the red carpet:
1. Cut-outs are slowly making a comeback but I'm still not sold. Its just too easy to look trashy and cheap. Leighton's dress isn't exactly what you would call trashy and cheap but the "I'm wearing my training bra" look is also not so cute...
2. Some of the most gorgeous dresses have very simple cuts but beautiful print. I think Leighton's print was going for the ethereal look (perhaps pretty clouds during sunset??) but is it just me or does it look more like a volcano threw up on it??
It didn't even occur to me until just now that its been awhile since my last post! I could easily make this another post about my shoe closet but I'm trying very hard to maintain my namesake...P U R S E A D D I C T. It really isn't my fault. Blame it on Chanel...they're taking way to long to get shipments in. Anyhoo, I've been browsing the usual sites and I feel like I shouldn't like this purse but I do.
They call this "mustard" yellow on Saks but I swear its more like a pretty metallic gold. The YSL Easy has been on and off my list ever since it came out. Theres nothing not to love but then again, nothing to go crazy over. Definitely looks better worn than sitting all by its lonesome in pictures.
LL and Kate have the larger version...Kate's bag is kinda making me want to stop by SCP...
PS: The studded version has also been calling to me but I just keep telling myself that studs will soon be out of fashion...PLUS, I can save $800 and just glue studs on myself :) Kiiiiiding....
Last week when I was at the BH CL boutique with DZ, we were chatting with the SA about how many CLs we own, what our CL goal is, TPF, you know...all the important stuff in life. When I told the SA my CL count, she asked which ones were my favorite. I kinda drew a blank. So after thinking about it for a week, here are my top 5 CLs:
From left to right:
1. Black Jazz Alti 160s: When I first saw the Alti pumps, I had to run out of the SCP boutique in fear of falling in love. I eventually caved when tried them on at BNY. Sadly these hurt like a bitch. I can walk in them but not for long. They are simply just too high and the platform is just too small. Although these have only seen the light of day once, I still love them to death - 160mm...HEEELLLLLOOOO :)
2. Rouge Patent Bianca: I wore these for the first time last week and kept thinking "I have AMAZING shoes on!" How can you not cherish something that makes you feel great the entire day???
3. Blue Patent Rolando: I have perhaps one too many pairs of Rolando pumps but for some reason, out of all my shoes, these come to mind the most often - literally, I'll be watching TV and next thing I know "Sigh, my blue patent Rolandos are really pretty...". This is characteristic of a true CL addict.
4. Fuschia Very Galaxy: Besides being my most expensive pair, these were perhaps the only shoes that literally took my breath away.
5. NP Glitters: I think I've talked about these enough already but lets just say on the days when I have my glitters on, I'm always double checking my own shoes out...yes, no shame.
I also extended this concept and came up with my top 5 most used CLs:
From left to right:
1. Black Kid Decollete Zeppas: These were the 4th pair of CLs I bought and they have been worn to death. Probably the most out of all my CLs.
2. Black Kid New Simples: The New Simples are one of my most favorite CL styles - probably the most comfortable. I initially ordered these as black patent but Saks made a mistake and sent the black kid version. I was too lazy to make an exchange but in the end, it really doesn't matter (and um, SCP just got the black patent version so I could totally make-up for the Saks mistake...).
3. Grey Kid New Simples: Grey goes with everything and pops a bit more than black. I would kill for a pair of grey patent NS.
4. Electric Blue Declic: I LAH YOU DZ!!!!! She was a total CL angel and bought these for me when she saw them at a BNY. The declics are just as comfy as the NS (for me) and I love pairing these with some skinny jeans and just a black tee.
5. Marpoil Wedges: The only pair of CL wedges I own and realizing how much use I get out of them, I'm inspired to invest in at least one more pair of wedges.
Finally, the 2 most loved kitties in the entire world:
PS: I was going to include purses in this post but that'll have to wait til tomorrow bc the pics came out crappy.
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