Fashion Binge

Charlotte Ronson New York Sample Sale!

noreply@blogger.com (Tamron Lohan) — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 03:58:00 +0000

It's that time of year again -- the Charlotte Ronson sample sale!

Wednesday, December 2 - Friday, December 4, 2009
10am-7pm

1071 Ave of the Americas, Suite #301
Between 40th and 41st Streets

More Reasons To Love The LOFT: Fabs Necklaces For Under $50!

noreply@blogger.com (Tamron Lohan) — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:31:00 +0000

Remember when I had a conniption, but in the GOOD way, about how Ann Taylor Loft -- BTDubs, it's now just The Loft -- totally came back after falling off? Okay, so here are two more reasons The LOFT went from bad to rad:

($49.50, Loftonline.com)

What is there NOT to love about this amazing clear gem statement necklace? Not a damn thing, my friend. Not. a. thing.

($44.50, Loftonline.com)

It's like a fucking retro Christmas tree for your neck.

Is A Non-Slutty Leather Dress Just Too Much To Ask For?

noreply@blogger.com (Tamron Lohan) — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 21:07:00 +0000

Is it really? All I want is a bad-ass leather dress that doesn't make me look like a prosti or a Hell's Angel or both.

(Apprx $199 USD, Warehouse.co.uk)

Apparently Warehouse has the perfect LLD, but they don't ship to the US. Warehouse, I'm sorry I totally didn't help you stay in business when you still existed in New York. Maybe if you had awesome shit like this back then I would've dropped the zero that gets the hero. #totallysuperficialretroactivereversebuyersremorse

($202, Mango, Asos.com)

Mango's little black leather dress is OOOkay, I guess, but it's too boxy. I need me a pretty little girlie cut to offset the bad-ass leatherness.

($271.96, Muu Baa, Asos.com)

... And yet, this leather garbage bag/ upside-down hot air balloon is far sadder than Warehouse not shipping to the US.

Cutie Bootie Alert At Nine West

noreply@blogger.com (Tamron Lohan) — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:54:00 +0000

($59.98, Ninewest.com)

Just when I decided I'd try to start being so good about not buying stuff, this Nine West blue and black suede "Bobbit" bootie gives me the come-hither stare. Then its half-off status tries to give me sex lips. Ugh. Fine. You win.

Also, FYI, donate $1 or more in store or at NineWest.com to St Jude Children's Research Hospital, and you'll get a coupon for 20% off any purchase in January.

Best Worst Wedding Dress Ever!

noreply@blogger.com (Tamron Lohan) — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:10:00 +0000

(Via Telegraph.co.uk)

Yawl. Tonight is my first dress fitting. Only a genius such as myself would plan a fitting for five seconds after Thanksgiving. Anyway, thanks to the magic of altering, hopefully my dress will look almost as fantastic as this Russian chick's rather immodest wedding dress.

Why My Size Gotta Be Sold Out????

noreply@blogger.com (Mary-Kate Hopkinson) — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:05:00 +0000

Need/want/love:

Toms chestnut suede shoes, LINED IN FLEECE! Waaaahhhhh! Need size 8 back in stock, please!

Um, I Want A Pterodactyl Sweater!

noreply@blogger.com (Tamron Lohan) — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:47:00 +0000

($268, Betsey Johnson, Modcloth.com)

Fully sad! This amazing Betsey Johnson pterodactyl sweater from Planet Amazing is ALL SOLD OUT! Ugh.

($228, Betsey Johnson, Betseyjohnson.com)

This cute pterodactyl cardi's still around, but it's just NOT the same.

Going Green

noreply@blogger.com (Mary-Kate Hopkinson) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:00:00 +0000

I'm never the girl with the It bag, or the It shoe, but apparently I'm the girl with the It nail polish. Over the past couple days I've been borderline assaulted with amazed gasps accompanied by some version of the question, "Is that the Chanel polish?" This has happened countless times (two). Luckily, it is not the runway-famous Chanel polish, because that would mean I'd paid a ridiculous sum for green nail polish on eBay. It's sold out, see. This is the must-have in question:

An apparently good approximation, for those interested in such things: Ko's Liberty shade. The polish is too thick and is ultra matte (gross...I added a topcoat because I'm just not edgy enough), but hey, it'll get you pistachio green fingernails. Which is fashionable! Check me out:

You're welcome!

I Can't Handle The Return Of The Bodysuit

noreply@blogger.com (Tamron Lohan) — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:51:00 +0000

... Or rather, the revenge of the bodysuit.

($130, Shabd, Shoplarousse.com)

I consider a weapon anything that comes near my crotch and snaps. Also, some things are best left to the '90s. Including the 10th-grade photo of me in a black, floral-embroidered bodysuit. Do you see me in that thing 16 years later? No. You do not. You're welcome.

Anna Sui Nightmare FitFlop Ugg Mash-Up Thing

noreply@blogger.com (Tamron Lohan) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:21:00 +0000

($195, Anna Sui, Shopintuition.com)

I don't know what's more horrifying -- the fact that Anna Sui actually had a hand in these FitFlop Ugg-alike "Shakoha" boot creatures, or that some of them ARE ACTUALLY SOLD OUT. They're almost as scary as "Hot Flops."

Kate Spade Bow Necklace

noreply@blogger.com (Tamron Lohan) — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:58:00 +0000

($125, Kate Spade)

Ugh. MUST you? I loathe this necklace, and I LOVE ridiculous, huge necklaces. Dookie chains even. But you're a GROWN-ASS WOMAN. You do NOT need to be dressing like a giant Christmas present.

Eureka! Le Perfect Animal Print Skirt!

noreply@blogger.com (Tamron Lohan) — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:55:00 +0000

(£38.00, Oli.co.uk)
Ugh. Damn you, Oli! WHY do you not ship to the US? HATERS! Normally I'm not in love with tulipy skirts as they can make the short look like certified l'il people. But I'd make an exception for this pink-and-gold leopard-print skirt. NEED.

Must...Have...Furry...Boots!

noreply@blogger.com (Mary-Kate Hopkinson) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:45:00 +0000

Okay, I'm ready for some snow, people. I'd been considering the Ugg Classic Tall Bomber in chocolate, but was pretty uninspired at the store. They were just so...Ugglike. And so...Etsy to the rescue! I just purchased the following:

Vintage Bass suede and leather boots, $36. Boo-yeah! These remind me of my awesome vintage moon boots of a few years ago that finally looked so shitty I had to toss 'em. I'm hoping I can get these cleaned up to look good as new.

Thank you sir, may I have another?

Vintage chocolate brown ankle boots, $20. These are a little sleeker, a little more work-appropriate, a little less in need of professional cleaning. And yet still fur-lined! Hope I can fit them into my wardrobe!

More boots I've been mulling over tomorrow. (Dammit, I need another huge boot bin!)

MOAR Peacock Pretties: One-Of-A-Kind Marta Per Necklace & Super Fancy Peacock Clutch

noreply@blogger.com (Tamron Lohan) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:41:00 +0000

More peacock indulgences I wish I could indulge in!

($240, Marta Per, Farfetch.com)

Amazing bib-style necklace fashioned out of three vintage brooches. And the cock of the walk -- a peacock. Seriously, look at the handmade handiwork, craft, and creativity that went into this.

($1495, Raven Kauffman, Vivre.com)

This gold-grille-front (GRILLED!) peacock clutch is practically equivalent to my rent. Too bad it's not big enough to live in.

GRILLZ!

Power Dressing, Phillip Lim Style

noreply@blogger.com (Tamron Lohan) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:28:00 +0000

Dude. DUDE. Duuuuuude. Seriously? BURY me in this 3.1 Phillip Lim pink silk dress.

($625, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Lagarconne.com)

+ History of power dressing.
+ Jessica Alba power dresses in Lanvin.

Got $38? You NEED To Get This Rhinestone Necklace.

noreply@blogger.com (Tamron Lohan) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:50:00 +0000

It's kinda hard to find a rhinestone statement necklace that doesn't look like a cheap pile of plastic shise or something you'd buy in plastic bubble wrap in the "fun" aisle at the grocery store. So please do yourself a favor and check out this Urban rhinestone necklace. It was designed by the ladies at BleachBlack.com.

($38, Urbanoutfitters.com)

Storm's Perfect Gold Watch

noreply@blogger.com (Tamron Lohan) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:42:00 +0000

What's wrong with this gold watch by London label Storm? Absolutely nothing, that's what. It's strong enough for a man but just right for this l'il lady. I so wanna wear this with some comfy wintery wine-colored sweaters... while I sit on my couch and do NOTHING... because it's winter. YAY!

($200, Storm, Shop.moxie.com)

Jeffrey Campbell Wins Me Back With These Black And Brown Studded Saddle Shoes

noreply@blogger.com (Tamron Lohan) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:05:00 +0000

These Jeffrey Campbell clunkers left a totally bad taste in mouth -- like when you accidentally bite into a really bad grape -- I HATE when that happens! But, do you stop eating grapes for good? No. You know there will be a better one later on in the bunch. Anyway, what I mean to say is that, I LOVE these Jeffrey Campbell Capone studded saddle shoes have made up for that bad grape. Know what I mean? A little?

($129, Jeffrey Campbell, Singer22.com)

Major Mike & Chris Sale!

noreply@blogger.com (Tamron Lohan) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 18:50:00 +0000

YES REALLY! Bad Joan has lots of cute Mike & Chris stuff for under $100. Not much of their boner-inducing leather jackets, but many gorgeously designed lightweight jackets, blouses, and dresses.

($55, Mike & Chris, Badjoan.com)

($55, Mike & Chris, Badjoan.com)

($58, Mike & Chris, Badjoan.com)

($58, Mike & Chris, Badjoan.com)

Statement Piece Lust: Necklaces By Adia Kibur

noreply@blogger.com (Tamron Lohan) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 18:14:00 +0000

($170, Adia Kibur, Chickdowntown.com)
"Likes this."

($55, Adia Kibur, Cusp.com)

Oooh. Almost chain-maille-y but still femme.

($125, Adia Kibur, Shopkitson.com)

Delightful overcrafted. I love it. I think I have a bridal shower coming up. Is it possible for me to register for gem bib necklaces? Please?

Jessica Alba Power Dresses In Lanvin!

noreply@blogger.com (Tamron Lohan) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:02:00 +0000

While I'm truly indifferent to Jessica Alba's comings and goings in this world, I do give her two style snaps for totally POWER DRESSING TO THE MAX in the Lanvin Pre-Fall 2009 metallic dress she wore to the Spike TV’s Scream Awards 2009 earlier this month.

It's SO Joan Collins in Dynasty.

Lord Help Me...

noreply@blogger.com (Mary-Kate Hopkinson) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:04:00 +0000

There are like 80 new colors of the Vivienne Westwood for Melissa Lady Dragon shoe. Or, you know, four. Same difference.

Hold me back!!

And also:

Seriously? I really want the stamp one. With the matte finish?? Hothothot!

Unfortunately I need more rubber shoes NOT.

You, though, you go 'head. Find them at Epaulet, as always.

OMG I NEED A JONATHAN ADLER BARBIE DOLL!

noreply@blogger.com (Tamron Lohan) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:02:00 +0000

($49.95, Barbiecollector.com)

I NEED this Jonathan Adler Barbie doll! It's like the actualization of all of unhealthy fantasies in doll form!

($53.99, Barbiecollector.com)

And why stop there when I could also own the Barbara Streisand Barbie? Barbie Barbra can you HEAR ME?

+ Plus: Brunch At Fred Flare WITH Jonathan Adler!

Jeffrey Campbell: "What about your shoes. Do they serve some sort of orthopedic function?"

noreply@blogger.com (Tamron Lohan) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:51:00 +0000

($98, Jeffrey Campbell, Needsupply.com)

ALL I can think about when I look at these fugly wugly wasn't he, fully-encased-in-no black covered platforms is Seth Green as Kenny Fisher in Can't Hardly Wait, and the key line he delivers to Lauren Ambrose: "What about your shoes. Do they serve some sort of orthopedic function?"

Wedding Dress Steals: J. Crew Silk Sophia Gown

noreply@blogger.com (Tamron Lohan) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 23:06:00 +0000

Errrrryone be gettin' hitched up in herre. My fiance's sister just got engaged, so we're off to HAWAII in just a few months for her beachside wedding. NOT mad at it! She's looking for a simple white dress, and I saw this one in the new J. Crew catalog (which, BEE TEE DUBS, I love ALMOST EVERYTHING IN! Ann Taylor isn't the only maje retailer that's stepped it ALL the way up! W2GJC!), and it's so simple and beautiful:

($395, J Crew)

It's the "Sophia" dress, and for under $400, you'd think it'd be cotton or jersey or something, but it's silk and it's beautiful, especially for a summery beach wedding. The dress is styled far better in the catalog -- the model is hunched over like a sad emo lady -- and is wearing a gorgeous statement necklace, which is what's so great about this necklace -- it's flattering in the high waist, and it's simple but not boring and a great canvas to personalize it with some beautiful, possibly bright (if you're me) accessories. Also, since the straps are thicker, it's perfect if you're a big-busted bride or for whatever boobs you do or don't have. Plus, the empire waist (versus mermaidy tightness) means you can have at it with the pizza without the punishment of Spanx. My own wedding dress is a similar style -- I've been doin' work on my arms, but a totally flat tum is just pretty much not in the cards for me.

Anyway, check out how pretty it is in grey too:
With some yellowy or magenta-y accessories? OMG. Beautastic.

($395, J. Crew)

Also gorgeous -- the Whitney silk dress with a pretty sash that actually doesn't suck.