I have a bad cold, so I’m not hitting the stores to check out the post-holiday sales. But I always have enough energy to browse online. I like this asymmetrical top even though it’s terrible for jewelry. A necklace is out of the question and earrings might be too. I try to avoid clothes that…
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I’m Riding High Upon a Deep Depression
Related shopping suggestions: Blue mini dress by Jovovich-Hawk, $595, at Saks Pink mini bubble dress by Alice + Olivia, $242, at Shopbop Opaque black pantyhose, $14, at American Apparel Lumiani Reva boots, $259.95, at Zappos.com Garbage CD, $14.99, on Amazon.com Viva Glam IV lipstick, $14, from MAC Wellbutrin XL. Ask your doctor.
Shop the Sales
If you’re still looking for a New Year’s dress, this red one by Kate Moss for Topshop is $169, down from $335, at Barneys. Other Moss items on sale include the cropped leather jacket, now $189, down from $375. PUT IT ON YOUR CALENDAR: ShopCaravan.com says they will mark everything down to wholesale price for…
For the Person Who Has Everything
A disturbing Hieronymus Bosch figurine is the gift that says, “See you in Hell!” And don’t we all know someone who deserves that? Egg Monster figurine is 20 pounds at the National Gallery shop. More nightmarish figurines here.
It’s Cold Out Today
Brrr. Winter is here. You better wear a hat. I recommend this one. Bearded hat via Kitsune Noir More hats here (thanks to Carol at Paris Breakfasts). UPDATED TO ADD: I don’t know how I could do this post and not mention HATtastic!
I’m Lazy and Proud of It
First of all, no book club today. That’s not really due to laziness, though. I just want to do a better job on the post. I’ll be back with an empress next Thursday. My real laziness is that I would like to support other small business owners by buying some of my holiday gifts through…
Time to Start Thinking of New Year’s
Wouldn’t it be fabulous to wear one of these on New Year’s Eve? These are clearly not for the H&M crowd, but feel free to lick the screen, then shop for budget lookalikes. Yellow for your black tie eventDolce & Gabbana, $5995, at Bergdorf Goodman(It doesn’t ship till Dec. 27! That’s cutting it close.) Classic…
Cardigan, Corduroy, Cat and Cock
Today’s post is sponsored by the letter “C”! If you’re loving chunky knits this season, you need to check out this awesome ’70s cardigan. Happy bidding! From Emmapeelpants, eBay seller When you’re done bidding (snipe, people, snipe!), tell me, do I want these corduroys in “deep eggplant”? Or do I just THINK I want them?…
’60s-Style Patent Boots
Shopbop has lots of stylish patent leather accessories. I love patent. In my experience it holds up really well. My 12-year-old Prada Mary Janes are black patent. On Shopbop, these white patent boots caught my eye. Paul & Joe Patent “Flea” Stretch Boot If you’ve ever gone shopping for original ’60s go-go boots, you’ll know…
Send in the Fabulous Clowns
I’m madly in love with this over-the-top vintage Clovis Ruffin sweater, available for $275 on eBay. This is one of those pieces where I thought, “Oh my God! No!” swiftly followed by “I love it, I need it, I want to marry it!” So Isabella Blow-meets-Minnie Mouse! If you can rock this, you have achieved…