Reusable shopping bag

How's this for going green?  The Cartier Marcello de Cartier Shopping Bag!  I am usually not a handbag kind of girl - I pretty much just carry a wallet around - but, I LOVE this bag.  So classic!   It's listed on the Cartier site at $2,200, but I found it at Sacs en Ligne on clearance for $500!!  Tempting, isn't it! 

I feel mean, but ...

Heidi Montag frightens me.  I'm all for self improvement , but c'mon!  Do you really need to make your boobs that big, or your nose look that squished down?  10 surgeries in one day?  I wonder if she is going to turn into the crazy catwoman lady that had so much plastic surgery she now looks feline.  

via Perez Hilton

I've tried to feel sorry for her that she does this to feel good about herself, but I've watched The Hills (sadly, I know) and have been permanantly scarred by "Speidi".   

I feel better - thanks for listening to me vent!

Budget blues

As much as it pains me to do so, I've recently been reviewing my budget.  I've decided that it's high time I re-evaluate things and make some changes in my spending habits.  I've got bills to pay,right?  And retirement to save for, and the college education of my future children to start planning....yikes!  I've always been more of a live in the moment, non-committal kind of gal, so this "planning for the future" thing can be a little bit overwhelming. 

I decided it was the clothes budget that had to go first.  So, in a quest to merge my new fiscally sound self, with my urge to splurge I happened upon www.gojane.com.  The clothes look a bit hoochie-momma, right?  But the shoes are ridiculously adorable....and ridiculously cheap!  I used some celebrity inspiration, so you can see the whole look.  Check it! 

Michelle Williams looking adorable on a day out with Matilda

Zip side hidden wedge boot.  $28.60.

Gwyneth via popsugar

Lace-up suede pointed toe bootie.  $20.80.

Gathered side knot suede bootie.  $20.50.

SJP via www.people.com.

Pleated suede peep-toe heel.  $20.40.

Katie Holmes via www.perezhilton.com.

Closed toe leatherette pump.  $14.60.

Sienna Miller via the Daily Mail.

Crinkle slouchy buckle boot.  $22.70.

Anne Hathaway via Teen Vogue.

Adorable zebra print satin flats.  $10.40 (not joking!).

My new best friends

Man, these girls are the cutest - and their styles are so amazing!  I'm loving Drew's hair this short and the hat on Juliette is awesome!  Can't wait to see this movie!

Eve, Ellen Page, Drew Barrymore, Juliette Lewis.

Whip It Premiere in LA.

~image via People Magazine~

Scarlett letter

Sometimes I get skeptical about actresses that try to become singers.  I am all for expanding the portfolio, but let's face it, it isn't always pretty.  This morning, I stopped to grab some coffee and saw the new Scarlett Johanssen and Pete Yorn album on sale.  My first thought was how gorgeous she looked on the cover, my second thought was "hmmm, how is this going to work out".  I'll be honest, I never listened to her first album.  I vaguely remember hearing a review that wasn't the greatest and then I kind of forgot about it.  I thought maybe we could take a minute this morning and listen to one of their new songs together.  Via youtube.  

What did you think?  I preface my review with the fact that I am not a music snob.  I tend to lean toward more of an indie genre, but really I listen to whatever I like and to whatever suits the mood I'm in.  I'm not ashamed of easy listening (C'mon, you know you love it, too!), Britney Spears or Golden Oldies.  They all serve their purpose.  I mean music is here for entertainment, right.  At least that is the way I choose to see it!  :)

That said - I like the song.  I think it's catchy.  The performance isn't the greatest, but I like the sound of Scarlett's voice and I like the old school vibe.  It's no She and Him (I love Zooey and M!), but its completely listenable and I'd like to hear more. 

This post reminded me of of the Louis Vuitton ads Scarlett did awhile back.  A harkin back to the Vargas girls, at least in my mind.  Complete vintage glam.  Thought I would share before I closed out today.  Happy Tuesday! 

 

School, day deux

Day 2 of school today - loving it!  I am feeling like I could easily geek out.  I don't really need glasses, but I think a new pair of horn-rims would be the perfect accessory to making me look as studious as I feel! 

Marilyn Monroe.

~via Huffington Post~

Style stimuli

Aaahhh, I'm inspired.

~images via Katharine Hepburn Theater, Idiosyncratic Style, Roger Harris, Fanpop.com, Dr. X~