I guess Henry is tired of posing with beautiful purses, because he couldn’t hold back a yawn despite the beauty of my new lace Prada bag. Thank you to MrB for taking my very subtle hint and getting me this lovely anniversary handbag. (Rest assured he did not pay that inflated eBay price!) Or maybe…
Special Occasions
Bows and Blogversary
Breaking bow news! This purse is the perfect accessory for any boob or butt bow. Valentino clutch$1,095 at Bergdorf Goodman And this vintage Ungaro has a sweet waist bow. $1500 at Vintage Couture Separately, I am celebrating yet another anniversary, having started this blog a year ago today. I’ve done about 700 posts since then….
Backup Dinner Outfit
Mr. B and I had to celebrate our anniversary last night because he has a work-related event tonight. I had outfit trauma while getting ready because I put on a vintage dress only to decide it needed alterations. This is what I wore instead. T-Bags dress, previously seen here.Dolce & Gabbana peep-toe booties, previously seen…
Mickey Mantle’s Number
MrB and I are celebrating our seventh wedding anniversary today. The traditional gift for the seventh anniversary is wool or copper. It’s also traditional to experience a seven-year itch. I think I’m going to combine those two traditions and get MrB an itchy wool sweater. What, no good? Okay, maybe I’ll do copper. Hello, Officer…
Happy Birthday, Ringo!
I’m disappointed that I can’t find a clip of the Muppet band, Geri and the Atrics, playing “Hound Dog.” A photo will have to suffice. Geri and the Atrics I wanted to play some Geri and the Atrics in honor of former Beatle Ringo Starr, who turns a rockin’ 68 years old today. I tease…
Getting Hitched?
I think this vintage gown would be a fabulous wedding dress. Mr. Blackwell vintage gown on eBay It is eye-catching AND it has an interesting story — my two requirements for any special-occasion apparel. First of all, the dress is by Mr. Blackwell. Yep, the guy who does the annoying, rhymed “Worst Dressed List” used…
Happy Birthday to My Two Favorite Guys
Well, they were my favorites when I was 15! Paul McCartney is 66 today. Sixty-six is an excellent age for a man, or so MrB tells me. And my beloved John Taylor of Duran Duran will turn 48 on Friday. Hawt! I had good taste as a teenager, didn’t I? UPDATED TO ADD: McGone points…
Haiku Contest of the Day
Check out the contest On the Daddy Likey blog.I’ll tell you the rules. Mock a designerWith Japanese poetry.Win Prada wallet. Stella McCartneyIs an excellent target.Winona bears grudge. Always remember,My birthday’s in December.Give your prize to me. (P.S. to Macca,Don’t be mad, I heart Stella.Still hate PETA though.)
Remembering Mr. Chubbs
Two years ago today, Mr. Chubbs left us for the Great Doggy Bed in the Sky. He was a dog of excellence!
Attention NYC-Area Duran Duran Fans!
I’ve got two tickets to see Duran Duran in Central Park on May 31. I can’t use them. You blog roll bitches should use the comments to tell me how much you like Duran Duran and why. The person who writes the comment that pleases/amuses/moves me most gets the tickets for free.* You have 24…