The GIRL Loves MARC JACOBS

Ze' HAT

2012-02-04T11:02:00.000-08:00

well, it arrived, and it's fab....but I dont think I'll ever wear it...I thought I'd show you pictures though....and let you know, just in case you adore it, I'm plopping it back on ebay...

cleaning my closet too...i have two nice lil pretty things...a mainline MARC JACOBS couture silk tiered skirt

and an adorable and SUPER HARD TO FIND 2003 runway MBMJ MOD dress...

toodles!

key to my heart

2012-01-30T18:08:00.000-08:00

it's the irony that gets me everytime...

.i think i need this in my life...

words to live by

Fox Fur for spring?

2012-01-27T22:28:00.000-08:00

okay, so sad to say it but im slightly late on this trapper hat trend that seems to be going on. I'm just going to blame it mainly on the fact I live in southern california and we're lucky if we get enough rain here, let alone have it get cold enough for snow. I have seen snow twice in my life. That's it. And none of it in the last 20 years of my being...

So while browsing ebay, like I do....much more often than I damn well should....I stumbed across this black fur trapper hat. I loved it, it sold.

But lucky me and all those non-paying impulsive bidders on ebay...it got relisted. I made a shamefully low offer on it (now I say that after I found out the retail>>>$1200!) and just found out that it's now mine....

apparently, lil wayne wore one in a video..

.Lily Allen seems to have one ...

as well as the folks in the recent MARC JACOBS awkward christmas card

As soon as it shows up, I'll do some modeling pictures to the best of my ability. In the meantime I'm gonna practice my styling and try to look as chic as these gals...and rapper. haha!

the return of silver spurs

2012-01-25T10:53:00.000-08:00

dear god. while browsing bags this morning, i stumbled across some of the newer paradise bags....SILVER HARDWARE!!!while i LOVE Marc Jacobs, I have never really been a gold hardware type of girl. I suppose it's one of the reasons I adore the Sweet Punk bags....a reason I adore the older vintage bags...

Marc Jacobs bags started way out in the day...2002...with silver hardware bags...well nickle, but whatever. The original soft calf bags...venetia, satchel, stella, sophia, etc were dont in the silver toned nickle....He did do a line of buckle bags with the antique brass hardware that they later re-issued as a limited edition anniversary bag.. but those were the exception.

About 2005 he brought bag the antiqued brass hardware on the first season of the stam bags. from there it went from gorgeous and rustic, to a blingy gold hardware from 2006 onward. He did do a sunburst stam line and a 'downtown leather' line that varied with the nickle hardware and the downtown having the gun-metal...but the deveations from blingy gold were few and far between.

looks like it's back though...and if this is going to be a more longterm change, potentially reflecting the less ostentatious luxury market, I am one happy camper!! although I would still kill for this vintage bag....

the girl loves a good beat

2012-01-24T17:27:00.000-08:00

hey peeps. so i just had to share this...he's an up and coming musician and has an EP ready to come to fruition.

CAPE KASPER

i just wanted to share with my fellow readers and hope, if you like, that you'll share too.

I know your bag is fake

2012-01-16T22:35:00.000-08:00

a lil late nite announcement....i've been authenticating MJ bags over on the Purse Forum for several years now....(more than 5? I'm trying to think...hrrmmm) Anyways, I was thinking about this the other day....and decided to throw it out there that I might just start doing authenticating outside the board. I suppose it would involve me setting up an email just for this, and of course more info if I decide to do it. Would any of you dear readers be interested in having this as a resource?? I would LOVE to hear your thoughts.

I just despise fakes, and lately have been hearing about CarolDiva getting her MJ's wrong, and seeing well known sellers such as Lindasstuff on ebay listing counterfeits by mistake...I've love to have a speciality in MARC JACOBS brand....and considering I have had my paws on literally at least a few bags from each season over my years of collecting, I think I could provide a very well researched eye...

please let me know what you think! <3

todays obsession

2012-01-16T11:31:00.000-08:00

i fell in love with these when they hit the runway....i think i may have been the only one. every once in a while a picture of them pops up, and i dream of skipping around in a spring shower, with a 60's mod haircut....i wonder if they ever actually made any to purchase or if they were runway items only....still dreaming...

seeing spots!

2012-01-11T20:37:00.000-08:00

looks like Mj is at it with another beautiful collaboration for Louis Vuitton. I know it's not MJ brand, but i still find it intriguing....i feel like Marc is the Warhol of our time. This should be so promising, especially after showing such innovative dot use in the fall 2011 MARC JACOBS show and recent Louis Vuitton work...

(prphotos.com)

here's a fabulous article

the artists page is really interesting and has english translation.

i've been eagerly awaiting the next collab after Murakami, and i think this will be just as fun an lucrative. i hope they do a show in LA...i went to the last one, and it was nothing short of amazing! (except the getting lost part and walking 2 miles in 3" heels part)

i seriosuly hope they do another....this work is both enticing, fun and overwhelming....

happy tuesday!

2012-01-10T16:01:00.000-08:00

just thought i'd share a hefty price drop on the chloe i mentioned in my last post...
now only $395!!

ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/150734542042?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1586.l2649

we interupt your regularly scedualed MJ for this special report:

2012-01-06T22:40:00.000-08:00

looks like the girl who loves MJ also has a love for some other designers....yep! that's right. i have more than one true love...but this loves been sitting un-used for too long....so just letting my dear readers know, just in case they secretly love a lil Phoebe Philo too...I have a gorgeous and RARE chloe edith up for sale right now....

try your luck on ebay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/150730746080?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1586.l2649

or get it cheaper on bonanza:
http://www.bonanza.com/listings/Chloe-EDITH-bag-in-JADE-green-TPF-/44981327

i promise it'll make you THIS happy!!

buying Mj helps save a tree??

2011-12-27T21:29:00.000-08:00

yep, you heard me right...if you have some giftcards burning a hole in your pocket, and you need some new sunnies for the new year...check this out: save a tree

and you're doing a good deed too!

the sunglasses are made of a "bio-based material" derived from castor-oil seeds...the case is made from re-purposed leather...im not entirely sure of the percentage of the donation MBMJ will give, but any giving is good giving in my book. I'm excited to see if MJ takes this use of recyclable, bio-degradable and repurposed materials even further....could you imagine some of his bags done this way?! just saying....it'd be pretty inventive, pretty breakthrough...pretty awesome...

in other MJ news...it seems he's finally opening up about all that hype about him taking over the reins at dior and riding the couture pony's saddle for a while...MJ talked to Vogue about it recently...stating "I don’t dream of doing anything else, or I didn’t" in regards to the possibility of him taking over the vacated seat as head designer at dior.

He goes on "There have been on-and-off conversations about Dior. I don’t know; maybe someday in the future, maybe years from now, I may end up going someplace else, maybe Dior. But right now I am at Vuitton, and all that matters to me is that that’s where I am and I’m going to keep doing my thing ... The irony in all of this is that I don’t dream of doing anything else, or I didn’t. My greatest challenge is to do something better than we’ve done the season before. The idea of couture doesn’t hold that thing for me. It’s archaic — in my opinion. I mean, I am really interested in the craftsmanship behind couture. But I can explore all that in ready-to-wear. With couture, one dress each season is photographed by a couple of magazines; there’s no advertising; it reaches 20 customers. I don’t feel there is anything lacking in what we do. I get to work with these amazing craftsmen. Maybe not the same ateliers that would make a couture dress, but, again, we are not in a deficit for working with people who create beautiful things. I am not sure I ever looked at couture as this great opportunity."

the article asks about his previous boy-toy, his mum....and about the MJ girl herself.
"Honestly, I think any woman who comes into our shop — she buys a dress because she likes it. She doesn’t really care what the references are or what a critic writes. Fashion isn’t a necessity. It pulls at your heart. It’s a whim. You don’t need it. You want it."
(vogue magazine)

in that last statement, he basically summed up what the brand is to me. This is why I love the brand, this is why MJ is THE man!

another blog...another day

2011-12-26T13:43:00.000-08:00

hello lovelies. hope you all have a ncie holiday and got lots of MJ!! just wanted to tell you im staring another lil blog, full fashion this time. hope you'll check it out, read along and share if you like...

it should be fun!
http://espyobscura.blogspot.com/

love y'all!

TGWLOVESMJ!

IRON MAN BAG: Spotted and for sale!

2011-12-16T22:32:00.000-08:00

more closet cleaning!

this time, it's the bag from IRON MAN....a sweet resort 2005 satchel in soft calf with that delicious chocolate milk suede lining of years past. oh how i miss thee...

http://www.bonanza.com/listings/MARC-JACOBS-black-hobo-iron-man-bag-TPF/44491909

mention you're a reader of the blog and get $15 off!

and while im on linings....dear god, can someone PLEASE convince the MBMJ team the linings ever since the paisley and ribbon stripes from the original natasha and sasha bags, have just literally turned my stomach and have kept me from appreciating any and all MBMJ since... (with the exception of the fall 2011 chevron print...that's okay with me...) but those horrible scrambled letters? they give me a headache.. literally... it's an assault to the eyes after such a lovely design is brought forth. it has LITERALLY kept me from buying several styles i grew fond of...i just cannot take it...

in other news....i've been cheating...added a chloe and balenciaga to the mix. Im beyond mad my H&M didn't get any DRAGON TATTOO pieces in....and enjoying the hell out of this gals blog and pictures....MJ galore!
http://tokyoholic.wordpress.com/category/fashion/

stay sane, be nice, keep the peace and remember some MJ this holiday season
smooches!

from the closet of the girl...

2011-12-05T13:38:00.001-08:00

...comes an adorable lil treasure from years past. selling a cute lil bev clutch here:
http://www.bonanza.com/listings/Marc-Jacobs-Bev-in-teal-395-TPF-/44044019

if you like it, and want it, mention you're a follower on my blog and i'll knock 25% off! happy holidays my lovelies!

stolen??? or not?

2011-11-16T21:28:00.001-08:00

well, lil birdy said today that apaprently the 2012 MARC JACOBs mainline runway looks were stolen. several reputable sights have written about it...
from the telegraph:
' "Dear all," the email woefully began. "The Marc Jacobs PR team is sorry to inform you that our press day tomorrow [a refresher of the clothes that were first shown on the catwalk. What, the models' googly-eyed death stares were distracting, alright?] in the Marc Jacobs store is cancelled, due to the theft of the spring/summer 2012 collections during its transfer from Paris." Impressive, considering the collection consisted of 46 looks - hardly an under-the-T-shirt job is it? '

and now it seems Fashionista.com is reporting from HEARD ON THE RUNWAY blog that it wasn't the whole she-bang...

"Officials at Marc Jacobs declined comment but a person familiar with the situation told Heard on the Runway that it’s untrue that the entire collection was stolen. The runway looks are here in New York, this person said"

so whatever was stolen....and by whoever....i think this is a case for the mystery machine...
anyone care to comment why MJ isn't in talks for DIOR anymore?
maybe it's sabotage!

the elusive frankie bag

2011-11-09T19:49:00.000-08:00

yes...some of you may know im a frequent poster over on ThePurseForum.com. I also authenticate MJ bags over there when im not gushing about them....I started this thread a long long time ago>>>http://forum.purseblog.com/marc-jacobs/ze-elusive-frankie-bag-who-haz-seen-dis-396655.html....in regards to the FRANKIE bag, shown in the advertisements that our dear ole lil FREE WINONA ryder modeled in.

I think the other bags in the ads were a bit more popular...but the frankies are TDF. they can still be found on ebay.

there was a small pouchette version:

the medium (which i owned in balck a long long time ago )

and this new one I discovered, the LARGE size....which is also a messenger.

they came in black, khaki, a minty green tone, yellow, and coral from what I can track down..

I think the newer Kate bags from the paradise line are similar in their simplistic chic to this bag....I love how MJ reinvents his older designs season after season. Sometime in the future I plan on doing a very long drawn out post on that....in the mean time, I'm collecting data....as that will most definitely be a designer thesis!

enjoy this lil part of MJ history....
I have a lil green surprise to share in a lil bit...and so sorry mr. jacobs, but chloe bit me and I've been a bit of a cheater as of late too....you need to do more GREEN BAGS!!!!!!!!!!!!! just sayin' ....
i still love you

this just in...

2011-10-21T22:31:00.000-07:00

a really rare frankie bag in the large size in "khaki"....new post soon!
i think im finally settled into my new place....smaller closet is the downside...but upcoming fall wardrobe means some new clothes and hopefully a new bag or two...

right now im really into the orange garbo bags....the orange bags for fall....and kinda on a vintage MJ kick with all the minimalism going around, with our fun lil recession....

i need to write a post in regards to getting MJ on a budget....i never pay full price for anything...and there's so many nice ways to score some amazing MJ stuff if your determined and patient enough...

so please dear readers, be patient with me, and i promise i'll have more delicious MJ posts very very soon
nite loves!
<3

ebay cheap deals from my closet

2011-10-15T10:37:00.001-07:00

yep, the girl who loves MJ moved, and sadly her closet is smaller....
so she found a few things and put them up, starting at $.33
go get 'em!

yogurt ZC
http://www.ebay.com/itm/150676747076?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1586.l2649

rare suede and stone bag
http://www.ebay.com/itm/150676557617?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1586.l2649

today in stardust

2011-09-14T16:03:00.000-07:00

not much to post about...im packing up boxes, as we're moving in a week..but i thought i would share my outfit for the day
*white anthropologie slip dress
*gary graham moto vest
* SD cecilia in clay

MBMJ S/S 2012

2011-09-13T22:14:00.001-07:00

minimalism at it's finest.....did u see it yet? i want that orange dress that opened the show!

here kitty kitty!

2011-09-11T20:10:00.001-07:00

so FINALLY the Marc By MARC JACOBS fall 2011 stuff is showing up online....normally im not all that much into MBMJ, but he seriously nailed it the last few seasons. I think i love them because it's super boho seventies mixed with 1940's school-girl...it reminds me of a slightly more boyscout version of the spring 2011 stuff for his mainline, but in colors i like better....or at least are more wearable for me.

so im currently obsessed with the insane amount of goodies with the PANTHER print on them...also, the vintage chevron velvet. i NEED it. but that's another post...this particular one i thought i would devote to the kitty....all the kitties....it's a jungle out there!

panther tie clip
zappos.com
http://couture.zappos.com/n/p/p/7836720/c/25352.html?channel=152&mr:referralID=NA&mr:trackingCode=E3C264AC-EBB2-E011-AC9E-001B2163195C

iphone cover
http://www.shopbop.com/warpikat-iphone-cover-marc-by/vp/v=1/845524441908367.htm?folderID=2534374302023816&extid=froogle-MARCJ40973

pendant necklace
http://piperlime.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=879107002&tid=plfr1r&redirect=true

cuff
http://www.shopbop.com/predator-panther-cuff-marc-by/vp/v=1/845524441915584.htm?folderID=2534374302023816&extid=froogle-MARCJ40870

clutch
http://www.endless.com/dp/B0052GQJ02/ref=asc_df_B0052GQJ021701574?tag=googlecom09c9_endless-20&creative=395033&linkCode=asn&creativeASIN=B0052GQJ02

panther scarf
http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?itemId=prod133650050&ecid=NMCIGoogleBaseFeed&003=5840816&010=D07C4&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=D07C4

cuff links
http://couture.zappos.com/n/p/p/7836721/c/25352.html?channel=152&mr:referralID=NA&mr:trackingCode=9A1513D0-D9B6-E011-AC9E-001B2163195C

panther messenger
http://www.ssense.com/men/product/marc_by_marc_jacobs/panther_messenger_bag/42101?utm_source=googlebase&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=products&utm_term=42101

duffle
http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/168036?cm_mmc=ProductSearch-_-US-_-Travel_Bags-_-Panther-print

umbrella
http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/ProductDetail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524446430135&afsrc=1&site_refer=GGLBASE001&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=0883936650323

dress
http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?itemId=prod132570026&ecid=NMCIGoogleBaseFeed&003=5840816&010=T3LEB&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=T3LEB

necklace
http://www.stylebop.com/gb/product_details.php?id=198031&partner=oa0165&campaign=seo/base&ia-pmtrack=56962136&utm_source=SEO&utm_medium=SEO&utm_campaign=google%2Bbase#Marc%20by%20Marc%20Jacobs%20Jewelry

MJ RETROspective!

2011-09-08T10:11:00.000-07:00

so i hope all you guys and gals have heard the buzz and rumours of MJ potentially moving to the head designer spot for DIOR. I dont know how I feel about this, in one aspect I am excited as hell to see what he could do with the brand, something new....at the same time i'll be sad to see him leave LV and I wonder how his MARC JACOBS brand will transform if he does indeed take up the reigns at the big DI-OR...

in other news, I am beyond excited to hear about this MARC JACOBS RETROSPECTIVE. during fashion week, according to WWD, Louis Vuitton is supposed to be holding a MJ retrospective. of course this is supposedely un-dior related....and held due to the fact a Milan LV store is expanding and opening up a 'travel store'.....

can you believe that? 70 runway shows to pull from....designs all the way back to 1997 when MJ took the helm as head designer at LV!?!?....my god, i'd sell organs to get my butt out there to see this!!!

oh boy! cecilia!

2011-09-05T21:51:00.001-07:00

and that's how it happened. i swear! lucky to have found this puppy.....clay stardust cecilia!!!!!!!!! i think potentially MJ's best grey since the mayfair/mixed quilting line he did about 5 years ago....it's literally like ceramic clay....

PETROL FOR SALE

2011-08-22T11:06:00.000-07:00

yes, im crazy....but I want a few things from fall....so up goes A SUPER RARE PETROL STAM on ebay!! from the closet of the GIRL WHO LOVES MJ!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/150652714291?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1586.l2649

another day, another WANT

2011-08-21T10:55:00.000-07:00

fall 2011 stuff is slowly trickling in....i found this on shopbop. Despite it being hipster cliche, i think it'd be the cutest thing to take to a concert or something when all you need are GA tickets, a credit card or two and some MJ style...

available on shopbop.com
$88
now golden tan or cranberry??
http://www.shopbop.com/airmail-suede-mirror-pouch-keyring/vp/v=1/845524441911415.htm?folderID=2534374302023816&fm=browse-brand-shopbysize-viewall&colorId=28040