This Week’s Haute Links

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Savvy shoppers hock the Jimmy Choos they got at H&M for double retail price on eBay- The Cut

Twitter Killed the Celeb Star- The Black Snob

‘Unfriend’ is a New Oxford Dictionary’s Word of the Year (Among Others)- USA Today

Sarah Palin’s Stylist Outs Herself- The Cut

Dear Chris Rock: Let Black Women ‘Do Our Own Hair- The Black Snob

FYI On Personal Email and the Law-WSJ Law Blawg

Mangagement Ring Trend Means It’s the Ladies’ Turn to Put a Ring On It – NY Daily News

Burberry, LV and More at a CostCo Near You- Fashion Bomb Daily

Wintour Hires Obama Online Campaign Masterminds for Vogue.com- Fashionologie

Shoe Laces are the New Stiletto Heel

A few years ago, stilettos were all the rage. This season, though, shoe laces dominate.

 

      

                        

          

         

                          

Photo by Jock Sturges. Model, Skye Stracke, in “Wild” styled by Monika Kropfitsch Marie Claire Italy.

You’re An Insider

Pss. Here’s a little secret. I have an internet-stalker-like suspicion that Forever 21 is going to have a pair of over the knee/thigh high boots online soon. You’d better keep a close eye on the site, though. They’re likely to go fast at that price ($44.80). Get your pocket-books ready!

I usually only share  juicy little tid-bits of  information like this with insiders. Today, you’re an insider. Ta ta, for now!

Too Cool For School: From Saddle Shoes To Oxfords

 

Photos from Teen Vogue

Growing up as a private school attending, uniform-wearing fashionista, I found ways to incorporate fashion into the mundane jumper/shirt and skirt combination, such as cute cardigans, funky tights, bows, etc…I wore Saddle shoes from about first to fourth grade.

Nothing’s changed, except now, they’re called “Oxfords,” and have been updated with mondern embellishments. Dress them up or down, and they can be found in street style from here to London town.

Here’s how I’d wear them now. Visit my stylebook here.

Seller’s Remorse

I put 3 pairs of vintage Kenneth Cole oxfords on Ebay the other day.  My aunt gave them to me, but they were too narrow for my feet. It was my first time selling on Ebay. At first I thought about selling them through a consignment shop. They offered me 55% of the sales price if I chose to take in-store credit, a 50-50 split, or 35% cash. At first the 55% sounded good, because there were a couple of items in the store that I wanted, but when I went back, they were gone. Sadness. Then I got to thinking that I wanted all of the money and didn’t want to split it with anyone anyway. So I put them on Ebay. It cost me a total of like $2 and some change for all three pairs.

Now, I’m addicted to selling my stuff! I have thought of at least nine other items that I own that would be great to sell, in order to put the money towards new items. But, for some reason, I am having a hard time parting with the items! I’ll think ooooh! I can sell that Louie! Then, I’ll think, but wait, what if I want to carry it again (knowing that I won’t). I could certainly use the $$ and the space. I don’t know if it’s the fact that I’m selling it for waaay less than what I paid, or that I think I will regret it later, that is the problem, or what.

How do you cope with getting rid of your stuff?

My Fall Fasion Wish List

 

 

Pic source

Iv’e already started working on the fall wardrobe. Here’s the list:

1. Leather Jacket

2. More leggings (gotten about 3 pair since s/s list)

3. Schoolboy Blazer (J. Crew)

4. Wild pair of Nike sneakers

5. Watch

6. Jeans

7. Cords (j. Crew)

8. Rain boots (Aldo)

9. Tights

10. Pair of Oxfords

11. Party dress

12. Finally going to be my MJ Blake bag

13. Chunky sweater

14. Clunky boots

15. Coat in a color

Love at First Sight

I’m speechless, really.

It was love at first sight.

Photos courtesy of Sea of Shoes.

My S/S 09 Wishlist

1. A white suit (to wear together and as separates)

2. A boyfriend blazer (one black and one or more in other color)

3. Jean Jacket

4. Heels (lots of heels)

5. Two piece swimsuit

6. Chanel “Cotton Club” Quilted handbag (because I can’t afford the “Classic Quilted” handbag)

7. Converse in every color

8. Blackberry Bold

9. An everyday handbag

10. Basic black patent flip flops

11. White linen shorts

12. Lots of color

13. This Ralph Lauren pants and sweater from Dillards

14. A leather Jacket with shoulder pads (a white or grey and a black one would be nice)

15. A pair of studded flat sandals

16. Ripped Jeans

17. This scarf at U.O. that I’ve been eying since Christmas, but hate to pay shipping for

18. A pair of basic (but HOT) pair of black pumps

19. A jumpsuit

20. AA slit leggings

21. Lots more leggings (considering buying stock in American Apparel)

Hot Dayum!

View more from the LV SS/09 shoe collection here.