FABULOUS ALERT!

The Billy Reid Look

2012-01-30T05:48:00.000-05:00

I could move right into a Billy Reid store and be totally comfy cozy.

If you caught last week's episode of It's A Brad Brad World, you got to see Billy Reid's Florence, Alabama store. His style really speaks to this southern gal and suddenly I have an urge to poke around my garage for family heirlooms.

Check out the fabulous Billy Reid shops and get a sneak peek of his new spring collection.

-CABOO

Can't Kick This Habit

2012-01-29T05:03:00.003-05:00

Tory Burch Brigitte Cosmetic Bag ($65) Saks Fifth Avenue

They tried to make me go to purse rehab, I said, "No, no, no."

-CABOO

Serenity Now

2012-01-28T06:06:00.000-05:00

Serenity Small Stone Drops ($34) Stella & Dot

I'm kind of obsessed with this shade of blue. Don't worry Tangerine Tango, I still love you.

-CABOO

Free Madewell Music Playlist

2012-01-27T06:27:00.000-05:00

How can you say no to free music!

Click here to download Madewell's free playlist.

-CABOO

Just The Essentials

2012-01-26T06:18:00.000-05:00

Black Leather Clutch ($79.50) The Banana

A classic black leather clutch, like air, is a necessity.

-CABOO

Karl Lagerfeld Hits Net-a-Porter!

2012-01-25T05:36:00.000-05:00

Ranging in price from $50 to $1,000, the 70-piece Karl Lagerfeld for Net-a-Porter collection is still too rich for my blood but I can't wait to see it. It's hitting the Net-a-Porter website aujourd'hui.

After watching the fabulous documentary Lagerfeld Confidential, I became a little obsessed with Karl. He's a fascinating person with a jewelry collection that's off the chain (pun intended). If you haven't see Lagerfeld Confidential, it's a must-watch for the fabulous. Click here for the trailer.

-CABOO

This Charming Necklace

2012-01-24T06:36:00.000-05:00

Charming Necklace ($58) Ann Taylor

The normally bland Ann has gotten a little flava. Digging the new vibe.

-CABOO

See Jane's Journey

2012-01-23T05:48:00.000-05:00

Jane's Journey, a biopic of the fabulous Jane Goodall, is a must-see. I had an opportunity to see her lecture when I was at university. Everyone was mesmerized and no doubt ready to skip off to Africa if it weren't for all those pesky classes. Click here to see the Jane's Journey trailer.

"It would be hard to name anyone who has had more of an impact in the realm of animal research and wildlife conservation than Jane Goodall, whose 45 year study of wild chimpanzees in Africa is legendary.

In Jane's Journey, we travel with her across several continents, from her childhood home in England, to the Gombe National Park in Tanzania where she began her groundbreaking research and where she still returns every year to enjoy the company of the chimpanzees that made her famous. Featuring a wide range of interviews and spectacular footage from her own private collection (including her years in Gombe), Jane's Journey is an inspiring portrait of the private person behind the world-famous icon." -AMAZON

-CABOO

Post Snark: If I were a different person (one who didn't fear bugs), perhaps I would go to Africa to study animals...and introduce them to the world of scarves.

If Nothing Else, Smell Good

2012-01-22T06:07:00.000-05:00

Smelling good is key to maintaining fabulosity. In fact everything in your life can be a mess but as long as you smell nice who cares. Click here for a free sample of Carolina Herrera's CH perfume. I just sent away for mine. The notes include bergamot, lemon, pomelo, melon, jasmine, orange blossom, rose, cinnamon, praline, cashmere accord, cedarwood, patchouli, sandalwood, suede, amber, musk.

-CABOO

"You Do Something To Me"

2012-01-21T06:24:00.000-05:00

Sailor Striped Red Silk Scarf ($100) Kate Spade

I need some friends with yachts so I can work this scarf.

-CABOO

Punchy Marimekko Poufs

2012-01-20T06:52:00.000-05:00

Marimekko Pouf ($79.95) Crate & Barrel

It's not a golden Moroccan pouf, but what is. Crate & Barrel sells it as an outdoor bean bag, but having lived through the seventies I'm not going to call it that. I see a pouf. I'll have to put my trip to the Ottoman Empire on hold.

-CABOO

More Love For Bugs

2012-01-19T06:49:00.000-05:00

John & Kira's Bee My Lovebug Truffles ($32) Terrain

I usually don't eat bugs but these buggy truffles are totes adorbs. You get both ladybugs and bees. No ugly bugs here.

-CABOO

Mad Men Season 5 Premieres March 25th!

2012-01-18T06:15:00.000-05:00

Commence with the Mad Menning yourself.
As you can see, I've gained a little weight and have a nose now.
In short, I'm ready to swim with the big fish.

This is a Fabulous Alert Level Chartreuse, the highest level I can sanction. The wait is all but over for the season 5 premiere of Mad Men. Tune into AMC at 9 on March 25th for the two-hour episode.

-CABOO

HomeGoods/ T.J. Kate Spade Finds

2012-01-17T06:48:00.000-05:00

Kate Spade Wish You Were Here Tote ($99.99)

Kate Spade Queen Sheet Set ($49.99)

Kate Spade Garden Grove Standard Sham ($14.99)

Kate Spade Garden Grove Comforter ($79.99)

Finding All This For You (Priceless)

-CABOO

Bugging Out

2012-01-16T06:51:00.000-05:00

Sheathed Winged Necklace ($38) Anthro

Finally some bug jewelry for when I'm passing through Bug Tussel. Despite being an animal lover, I usually don't care that much for the little dears but this beetle necklace is kind of fabulous.

-CABOO

Golden Globules

2012-01-15T06:30:00.000-05:00

Elizabeth Taylor Looking Tres Glam!

Check Out ET's '50s-'70s Golden Globes Pics

The Golden Globes are tonight at 8 on NBC. I'll catch the first hour but then I must away to Downton Abbey which is turning into a convalescent home on tonight's episode (insert squeals of delight). Monday at 9 on E, Joan and her snarklings will give a fashion recap of the Golden Globes on a special edition of Fashion Police. For a snarkfest of epic proportions, tune in.

-CABOO

Get Nautical At Old Navy

2012-01-14T06:45:00.000-05:00

Canvas Flats ($24.94) Old Navy

The Softer Side Of Alec Baldwin

2012-01-13T06:06:00.000-05:00

Simply Put, He's Complicated.

I was excited that 30 Rock was back last night. I've missed Alec Baldwin and given recent events feel he is sorely misunderstood. Under the gruff Glengarry Glen Ross exterior, lies a sensitive philosophic soul. No really.

Brutes don't have insightful things to say about George Gershwin like he recently did while hosting The New York Philharmonic This Week.
Bullies don't have chit chats about cinema with TCM's Robert Osbourne like he does as a host on TCM's The Essentials.
Thugs don't do public service announcements to Save The Manatee (they eat manatees).

-CABOO

Post Snark: Check out Alec Baldwin and the ridiculously talented and adorable Wynton Marsalis talk about smart stuff.

Post Post Snark: Check out Alec's montage for TCM's The Essentials.

Getting Shipshape

2012-01-12T06:20:00.001-05:00

Mini Boat Studs ($48) Kate Spade

Anchors Away Mini Ring ($48) Kate Spade

Nautical always comes to the surface this time of year.

It's a perfect transition as we inch towards spring.

-CABOO

Little Gorgeous Things

2012-01-11T06:41:00.000-05:00

Big Beakers By Kuhn Keramik ($70 Each)

Calypso St. Barth

I don't know what I'd do with these but I think they're fabulous.

-CABOO

Jason Wu To Hit Target!

2012-01-10T06:22:00.002-05:00

Something Fabulous This Way Comes!

Jason Wu Satchel ($50) Target

Jason Wu Dress ($40) Target

Photo: Target/ Glamour Magazine

The proverbial cat is out of the bag
and his name is Milu, Jason's chic muse
who is voiced by Judy Garland in my dreams.

This is a Fabulous Alert Level Tangerine Tango (Pantone's color of the year). Jason Wu is hitting Target February 5th. Please refer to page 26 of your hymnal, also known as the February issue of In Style.

"“My collection for Target embodies my signature aesthetic of feminine sophistication, with a mischievous nod to the 1960s,” said Jason Wu. “I’ve had an incredible experience partnering with Target and I am looking forward to bringing these affordable designs to women across the country.”

Ranging in price from $19.99 to $59.99 for apparel and $19.99 to $49.99 for handbags and scarves, Jason Wu for Target will be available Feb. 5 through March 6, 2012 at most Target stores and Target.com." -Pressroom Target.com

I may have missed out on Calypso's golden pouf for Target. I also may have missed out on Missoni's anything for Target. Mark this, I will not miss out on Jason Wu's collection for Target. I'll do whatever it takes, so out of my way, chickens! I'm a woman on a mission.

-CABOO

Post Snark: I wonder if Michelle Obama knows about this.

Jazzy Jazz Age Jewelry

2012-01-09T05:55:00.000-05:00

Jazz Age Necklace ($32) Madewell

Jazz Age Bracelet ($32) Madewell

So jazzed about Madewell's jazz age jewelry. I've always been obsessed with flappers. Prediction: when Baz Luhrmann's new film adaptation of The Great Gatsby comes out in December, flaps will be all the rage.

-CABOO

Downton Abbey Time!

2012-01-08T06:54:00.001-05:00

The wait is over for all us Downton Abbey fans.

Season two starts tonight at 9 on PBS.

Last one there has to sleep in the servants' quarters .

-CABOO

Boden Bag Beguiles

2012-01-07T06:24:00.001-05:00

Piping Makes Me Happy

Must-Have Bag ($138) Boden

As I ready for tomorrow's return to Downton Abbey, I've been dabbling in all things English and by that I mean I was looking at Boden's website. Loving this bag. Quelle surprise.

-CABOO

Tangerine Tango Takes Off!

2012-01-06T06:11:00.001-05:00

Shailene Dress ($298) Lilly Pulitzer

Pantone's color of the year, Tangerine Tango, is rearing its pretty little head and I for one am tickled tangerine.

-CABOO