The Perfect Short

Love these for a long summer day or casual night on the town! The best part is that they are currently all under $25 at American Eagle (ae.com)

*Aries*

VERSACE + H&M= A Cheap Dream

I was trying to hide my boredom at the office when I stumbled across the following article that made my day!

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/06/21/versace-hm-collaboration_n_881031.html#s295592

That's right....Donatella is collaborating with H&M to come out with a very Versace collection available on November 17th. I have always avoided the crazy lines like a plague, but for Donatella I would camp out with the rest of the fashion sickos.

Here is a description:
"The womenswear collection will be dominated by dresses featuring studded leather, silk and colorful print, with accessories including high heels and costume jewellery. The men's collection will focus on sharp tailoring, including 'the perfect tuxedo', as well as belts and jewellery, while for the first time in a designer collaboration at H&M, the collection will include some homeware pieces, including cushions and a bedspread."



Gianni Versace will live on in my heart and my closet.

*Aries*

Rootless

I spent the weekend visiting my mother in Spring Lake, MI. She requested/guilt-tripped me to help her organize her closet. Because the absolute first thing I want to do after weeks of living out of suitcases and sleeping in random places is go to mom's boyfriends home (another random place) and help her sort through her massive pile of clothes. So much better than the Hamptons, yes? But - she basically begged me to come. So I went. Begrudgingly.

Turns out I come by my clotheshorse proclivities honestly. Mom has more than DOUBLE my wardrobe (and mine is bordering on the insane). The good thing about this was, when creating an outfit I could grab just the exact shade of green I needed from her massive collection. We took photos of each outfit so she can recreate them later. I have to say, that part was fun, even if we did work well into the night.

But on my way back to NYC, I had a complete and total meltdown. Sobbing-in-a-public-restroom style. I don't know why. I've cried a few times this weekend. I think I just feel rootless. I've spent the past few weeks camped out in my brother's guest room in Brooklyn Heights surrounded by piles of clothes. Sometimes his girlfriend's family comes to visit and I'm relegated to the couch for a night or two. I move into my new place tonight, but it's a soft move as most of my stuff is still in my West Village apartment. That means, no dishes, no AC unit, no bedframe. Yay.

Jason's business is running seamlessly and I'm so proud of him, but I feel like I really need a hug these days. Kinda hard to do over Skype.

I've noticed instead of hugs, I'm racking up clothes. Honestly, I cannot stop shopping. I leave the office every day on some sartorial excursion. Next obsession? Lace shorts. Guess they call it retail therapy for a reason.

*scorpio*

End of Season Sales!!

My favorite time of year, when retailers sell off the season with sales of almost 60% in the next week (according to my wholesale sources)!

I just purchased these amazing McQueen booties! They are so sick on!



AND...I bought these summer essentials for 50% off at Nordstrom.com, when they are still full price on Shopbop!


The best sites so far ar Net-A-Porter, Nordstrom, and Neiman Marcus.

If you want a serious discount on designer shoes, look before it's too late!

*Aries*

Best Shopping EVER

Have you ever seen something on a model or celebrity and thought "I WANT THAT!" Well I stumbled upon this amazing shopping website! You can shop by designer, by model picks, or by celebrity!

http://www.singer22.com/

Have fun updating your spring wardrobe!

*Aries*

Leather & Snakeskin

Gah! My leather pants just arrived! I'm super thrilled, they're amazing. I feel like a total badass in them.

They'll be perfect for Europe this summe- wait, who am I kidding? It's going to be 100 degrees! They'll be perfect for class next yea- wait, who am I kidding? It's not going to be easy to make new friends when I'm rocking the most intimidating pants (with snakeskin lace-up heels, natch).

So they're not the most practical purchase. I still say Leather is Forever.

xoxo
*scorpio*