Have you always dreamed of owning mice made of felt? Me neither! But now that I’ve seen The House of Mouse on Etsy, I’ve recognized the mouse-shaped hole in my life. I dare you to resist them! UPDATED TO ADD: Thank you, Pamcasso, for pointing out these adorable chocolate mice.
Vintage Tunes: Belouis Some
I loved this song in 1985 and I still love it now.
Meet Mr. Dino
Earlier this month, I recommended the labels Paganne, Leonard and Goldworm to those who appreciate Pucci-esque prints. Another designer of great prints in the ’60s was Mr. Dino. According to the Vintage Fashion Guild, the business was owned by Max Cohen, who designed all the prints himself. Cohen’s wife, a fan of Dean Martin, came…
Bloggers on the Brain
You fashion bloggers have so infiltrated my consciousness that the moment I saw this ’80s Yves Saint Laurent bolero … $325 on eBay …I thought of Queen Michelle and HER vintage, puffy-sleeved bolero. Queen Michelle, ruler of Kingdom of Style If this were an episode of Law & Order, and I were playing the schizophrenic…
Getting Medieval on Your Asses
Here are two amusing blogs for history buffs. Got Medieval (I was thrilled by the medieval lolCat) Geoffrey Chaucer Hath a Blog (rarely updated, but the archives are a must for any English major who read Chaucer in the original)
Five Things Tag
Early this month, Newly Inspired tagged me with the five things meme. While I dawdled over it, Emily from Cupcakes and Cashmere tagged me too. I better do it before any more tags pile up. Here goes. 5 things in my Prada Gaufre bag 1. Business cards 2. MAC Pro Longwear Lipcolour in Lasting Lust…
Wrap It Up and Put a Bow on It
Designer Kit Pistol has cute patent-leather bows for those of you who like to stick doodads in your hair.
A Shorts Story
While researching shiny shorts, I found these cute shorts by Kate Moss for Topshop.
A Red Leopard Doesn’t Change Its Spots
David Szeto top $342, down from $685, on Net-a-Porter Sweater from Jennine’s Etsy store $18.99 (Doesn’t Jennine look spectacular modeling it?) If you don’t care for red leopard, perhaps you should try some Def Leppard. UPDATED TO ADD: Got some red leopard pants for you here.
I Thought I Looked Purrfect
Well, it turns out WWD didn’t think I was a hot pussy in my vintage Patrick Kelly dress! I never expected the average person to appreciate that drag-a-licious gown, but being on a “Disaster Area” page next to Susan Sarandon exceeded my wildest hopes and dreams. Mee-Wow!(That WAS a very tight dress and not a…