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Web Musings: Tom Ford, Versace x H&M, MAC & More

21 Oct

Welcome to my first installment of Web Musings of the week!  I have found breaking news and discovered so many different blogs through other blogs that share online findings that spark their interest.  I am jumping on that train so here is some of what struck my fancy this week:

Tom Ford Beauty is available for pre-order online at Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf’s.  I can’t afford his clothes but sign me up for a blush. [via Temptalia]

It is too late for me to get an Uggcitrine vaccine, but there may be hope for you yet. [via Refinery 29]

The Versace x H&M lookbook has arrived.  The collection will hit stores on November 19th and I will be forever indebted to you if you get me one of the pink scarves.  Forever. [via Nitrolicious]

Who knew that makeup artist Jeanine Lobell made a foray into miming? Learn her interesting story and how Stila was born. [via Into the Gloss]

Miss Piggy for MAC! Miss Piggy is coming for Nicki Minaj’s Pink Friday lipstick with a limited edition shadow just in time for the new Muppets movie next month. [via Beauty Blogging Junkie]

Friends & Family sales I’m getting into this weekend:

Saks Fifth Avenue: save 20% off with code FRIEND9 now through October 23rd, 2011.

Sephora: save 20% off by visiting sephora.com/friends to generate your promo code for one time use from now through November 2nd, 2011.

J Crew: save 25% off on orders over $150 with code LOVEFALL now through October 23rd, 2011.

Are there any other Friends & Family sales you’ll be checking out? Spread the savings in a comment below.

Musing of the Day: Dressing Like Kanye West

28 Sep

Kanye WestKanye West

@ 2011 CFDA awards

Recent reports of Kanye West working on a womenswear collection scheduled to debut on October 1st at Paris Fashion Week finally made sense of his recent affinity for women’s shirts, most notably a Celine iteration he wore while performing at Coachella this year—at least that is how I am rationalizing it.  I mean I have heard of “method acting” so one could attribute these choices to what I am calling “method designing.”  While I can’t pull off a casually unbuttoned blouse every day, I can get into what he wore to this year’s CFDA awards.

I would swap what look like Stubbs & Wootton navy slippers for a pair with a dash of leopard print.  Sam Edleman and Steven by Steven Madden are carrying similar styles, but my money is on Sam Edleman’s version with a padded footbed.  And have you seen the Alexander McQueen velvet loafers with the skulls?  Those would definitely be “ballerific.”

Luckily I already have the arm candy (I am officially on the layered bracelet bandwagon) plus the jeans and a white tee.  All that is left to complete my ode to Yeezy is a crisp white blazer instead of what appears to be ivory.  Kanye would not be proud if I did not make it my own.

P.S. I am still laughing at Kanye’s quote I saw on the Telegraph article about Lindsay Lohan’s brief stint at Ungaro: “Did you not see the Lindsay and Ungaro collection? That was 9/11 for celebrities doing fashion. After that I thought: ‘Well I can’t do a line now’. “  Team Kanye forever! Ha ha ha.  Luckily he has gotten over the trauma.  I can’t wait to see images of his collection.  He better bring it!

Image Source: Kanye West at CFDA Awards, Alexander McQueen Loafers

Musing of the Day: Theyskens’ Theory Ankle Strap Wedges

21 Sep

I literally walked the walk with my latest shoe obsession. Instead of just talking the talk over here and gushing about these Theyskens’ Theory ankle strap wedges, the fashion gods smiled upon me and put them on sale on Gilt Groupe a few weeks ago for my purchasing pleasure. On a side note, Gilt Groupe is a serious downfall for me when it comes to spending. If I did a video on all of the things I have gotten on sale from the site you would not need a degree in psychology to know that I need some kind of therapy. Everyone loves a good deal and I do especially from the comfort of my computer. But let’s get back on track. These wedges are pure sexiness! And I am not too much of a fan of pointed toe shoes but the wedge, platform and straps give it a modern edge that just works for me. My feet are wider than the average person so I went up a half size. They are still a little narrow but it is something only the extremely nosey would notice. The straps definitely emphasize any kind of cankle situation you have going on so I also need to drop about 10 pounds from each ankle (they swell up like a pregnant woman in the heat).  Once I break them in they are going to be great and I predict that I will wear them with everything since I tend to abuse shoes that I love and wear them constantly until they fall apart.

Do you have any recent acquisition that you have been wearing to death lately?  Share in a comment below.

-DRB

Event: Rebecca Minkoff Endless Summer Sale

31 Aug

Fellow Minkettes, it is time for another Rebecca Minkoff sale!  My favorite styles are the M.A.B. and M.A.C. Clutch that I have spotted in several variations on the sale section.  I carry my entire life to work everyday in a black M.A.B. (aka Morning After Bag) and I can’t believe how long it has put up with my abuse.  Their M.A.C. Clutch is another favorite because it is a crossbody bag that you can dress up or dress down and it holds more than the average crossbody (notice a theme here?).  After browsing the sale, I have narrowed down my next victim to either a Swing or a BF bag.  Let me know what style you would choose in a comment below.

In addition to saving up 50% on a selection of handbags follow the instructions above for a chance to win the bag pictured.

-DRB

Musing of the Day: Alexander Wang Booties

12 Aug

Alexander Wang

Top: Monique

Bottom: Luca

We may be in the middle of August, but the September issues are out which means it is time to start thinking about fall fashion.  I already picked up a few pieces from Free People and am searching for the perfect pair of black jeggings to add to my wardrobe.  The jeggings should be easy but shoes will be a far more complicated matter.  Several pairs did not make it through last season that I need to replace.  Cue Alexander Wang.  I cannot stop thinking about his fall shoe line up – particularly the Luca and Monique booties.  One of these could seriously be the sexiest thing that could happen to my feet this fall/winter.  If I manage to rationalize the price into a well deserved birthday gift, the only trouble will be picking one.  Both have a 4.5” heel with a 1” platform and while I prefer the look of the Monique pair, I would probably get more mileage out of the Luca since chunky heels = comfy.  It all comes down to the classic battle of style vs. comfort.  What would you do?

Wrap Up: Week 1 of 30-Day Challenge

11 Jul

I am only one week deep into my 30-day YouTube challenge, where I will attempt to post one video per day starting July 1st, and I am proud of myself for posting 6 videos in the first 10 days of the month.  I am not sure how the rest of the month will fare since I am going on vacation for a week starting on July 25th to visit my family that lives near Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, where there are no words for how many years it takes to load a single web page.  My sister assures me that it is still possible to have decent internet access, since she does not intend to spend a day without connectivity, through some shady arrangement that involves bringing in a wire through our bedroom window.

Let’s save the worrying for later and let’s recap what I have posted so far:

Makeup Haul: MAC Bloggers’ Obsessions Collection

My purchases from the collection created by beauty blogging heavy hitters.

Shoe Haul: Waren by Steven

I have worn these twice and the verdict is that these were great for wearing to a BBQ but not so great for commuting.

Beauty Obsessions: Top 10 MAC Lipsticks

My most used lipsticks from their permanent range of colors.  Bonus: my favorite limited edition color is Brave New Bronze from the Style Warrior collection.  It is a rosy nude that does not wash me out when I am at my pasty best and also works when I am tan.

Nail Tutorial: Sally Hansen Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips

The nail polish strips make DIY manicures more convenient since you need zero dry time.

Hair Tutorial: Dry Shampoo

I emptied half of the can of dry shampoo on my scalp to make sure I got my money’s worth, just in case the spray nozzle stopped working before the next use.

Seventeen Ultimate Guide to Style Inspired Hair Tutorial

Seventeen sent me their new Ultimate Guide to Style book for review and I was inspired to do my ode to Gwen Stefani hair style that I used to rock in high school.  I can’t do a Gwen look without the obligatory red lip so I wore on Stila’s Long Wear Liquid Lip Color in Fiery, which has been a hit in the video’s comments.

Coming up this week:

I have a makeup tutorial on deck featuring a Mineralize Eye Shadow from MAC’s Semi Precious collection and would also like to share the handful of items purchased from the launch.

-DRB

Musing of the Day: Miu Miu Bow Clogs

26 May

Emma Roberts

Emma Roberts

wearing Miu Miu sandals

I have a habit of stalking designer shoes online (luckily for my wallet I have never acted on it…unless the Missoni Converse count but who remembers that?).  I successfully made it through the YSL Tribute sandal craze and avoided the Diane Von Furstenburg Opal Crisscross Wedge long enough to find something new to resist - Miu Miu’s Bow Clogs.  The crazy thing is that I do not even like clogs!  But in sandal form they are actually everything I have been looking for lately:

  • They come in brown, which is my neutral of choice for spring and summer since you can wear it with anything and gives off a less serious vibe than black.
  • Have a high chunky heel (5 ½ inches on these!) that is daytime appropriate while giving me height and stability.
  • And boast a platform for 70s ready comfort. Thanks to the 2 inch platform the 5 ½ inch heel seems a lot less life threatening.

Besides anything with ruffles, I am a sucker for studs so of course since they are clogs Miu Miu had to throw some on there too. To top it all off the sandals also feature a cute bow for a touch of femininity. My credit cards are literally rolling over in my wallet begging me to cave. (more…)

Musing of the Day: Converse x Missoni Chuck Taylor All Star

13 May

Converse x Missioni Chuck Taylor All Star

Converse x Missoni

Chuck Taylor All Star

It is finally beginning to feel like Spring in NYC.  To celebrate I am sharing a recent splurge - these Hi-Top Chuck Taylors from the latest Converse x Missoni collaboration.  I am obsessing over the green/purple/black Missoni knit and white leather detailing that is perfect for pairing with a pair of denim cutoffs or white shorts.  You could also go crazy and wear them with anything that will please your color blocking/print mixing heart.  These sneakers are hard to find but I was able to order a pair from ALOHA RAG (click here to find other retailers).  They shipped from Hawaii and arrived at my doorstep within a few days just in time for my trip to Florida last month.   I could not wait to try them on and was pleasantly surprised that these luxe Converse kicks have a padded insole that make them a lot more comfortable than their more moderately priced classics (I learned that  my other Chuck’s were not made for walking the hard way).  I put them to the test and survived a full day at Magic Kingdom wearing them, although probably not the best idea if I wanted to keep them clean. (more…)

Musing of the Day: Ponchos

5 Nov

Rebecca Taylor

Femme Military Cape

shopbop.com

It’s been a while since I have done a Musing of the Day post but trust me, I am still a fiend and window shop online every chance I get.  Lately something that would have probably made my stomach turn years ago has been the subject of one of my most recent obsessions – ponchos (a.k.a. a cape if the word poncho doesn’t sound chic enough).  I have been seeing them more often than usual on the streets of NYC and the women that I have spotted wearing the capes, all the way from a light knit to a heavier jacket form, do it more justice than any of the pictures I harpooned online.  Currently I am looking for an affordable poncho to wear with a pair of skinnies or leggings and some killer boots.  I also love the way shopbop styled the Rebecca Taylor coat, worn over a mini dress with stockings and a pair of booties.  There is a lot of inspiration to choose from and it is a style I would rock during the evening to add a bit of mystery.

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Are you a fan of capes or are they just a little too Little Red Riding Hood for you?

Glossy Kisses,

DRB

Celebrate Fashion’s Night Out at Stella Filante

8 Sep

RSVP and join StyleIt for a night of Parisian glamour at Stella Filante during Fashion’s Night Out!

Fashionable Kissez,

DRB

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