Yves Saint Laurent, 1936-2008
The fashion world has lost an icon. We will miss Yves Saint Laurent, a great visionary, a great artist.
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Stocking Up and Taking Stock
Sorry for the lack of posting. I haven’t really found anything lately to titillate. This lull in finding something scrumptious actually had me thinking about my thought process. Collecting handbags is pretty much like stocking a kitchen pantry. You need a little bit on the sweet side, a little on the […]
Big Looks, Small Price…First Step to Counteract Emotional Spending
The world of blogging has been fun for me, and it provides a quick resource to pamper myself amongst care-giving and cleaning (remember, I’m a stay-at-home-mom). However, sitting in front of the computer screen for the purpose of finding content has its down-side: too much eBay-ing, too much time spent reading other shopping blogs, […]
The Effects of a Weakening Economy, an Article from the New York Times
I admit, I have been wondering if the stock market and the less than optimistic economic forecast have an effect on those who sit comfortably above the middle class status. I guess New York Times has been too. Read on.
Holiday Wishes to You…
Happy Christmas. Thought I’d share a humorous article (Thanks, New York Times). Cheers, ellen
NY Times: “Is This It for the It Bag?”
I admit that I’m a little slow, as in a little behind the rest of the fashion world, when it comes to being up-to-date and relevant. My choice in clothing, handbags and accessories reflect my current station and immediate milieu. This means I’m always a little harried, hectic and peri-menopausal. I don’t […]
Dana Thomas Has Got Me Thinking
I read the preview for Dana Thomas’ book, Deluxe: How Luxury Lost Its Luster, and I was more than excited to read more. It would be an interesting ride to delve beyond the polished veneered image fed to us by advertisers into the rawness and reality behind it.
In her introduction, the author aptly leads […]
Tim Gunn, You’re My Hero
I don’t know about you but I am fervently anticipating the next season of Project Runway, not only to gasp at the highly restrictive parameters of each design challenge but also to listen to the counseling of Tim Gunn, design educator, mentor and now, the Chief Creative Director for Liz Claiborne, Inc. (who also […]
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