Feast Your Eyes On This, Friday

{Vintage Redford}

In this season of feasting, it's only fitting that we have a little pre-gorge warm-up. And nothing creates a feeding frenzy for the eyes quite like Mr. Redford, circa 1973. Now, this is my idea of a low calorie indulgence.

Bon weekend!

What Was Sista Thinking? Wednesday

{Over the Knee: Overkill}

We've all fallen prey to trend pressure. You're shopping and notice a new insert trend here. Not to worry. You're a keen fashion hound and your trail sniffer can smell a "you're going to regret this" purchase from a mile away. You shake your head in disbelief wondering how someone could buy that, and then rest assured that it will end up on the 99% off rack. Days go by, and you start noticing that no longer are Tacky Tammie and Impulsive-Buying Ina the only ones wearing the "totally regrettable mistake." But now Stylish Susie and Hollywood Holly are working that insert trend here and boy do they look fab. And slowly but surely, that "once was an eye sore, regrettable mistake, 99% off rack" turns into an "I will eat Ramen, endless leftovers, and no Starbucks for the rest of the month" just to have you join me.

I'll admit it, some of my personal eyesores that now reside in my closet are: skinny jeans (thought they were for angry girls who wanted to pretend like they were the  misunderstood/rocker/groupie type) and dominatrix heels (no longer reserved for ladies of the night).

However, there is one that I just can't and wont get over: Over the knee boots.

All you need to polish off this look is a pole and some single dollar bills. The only person who ever truly rocked them was:

And what her character's profession? Ah, yes. 

Case closed.

Feast Your Eyes On This, Friday

There's something about fall that makes me want to curl up on a sleeping porch in the mountains with a cup of coffee, swimming in blankets, with Alison Krauss or James Taylor playing in the background. Phoebe Howard just took me to paradise. Her idea of a sleeping porch is my idea of heaven. (I must admit that sleeping porch is a bit humble for what this is. If it's a sleeping porch, then Versailles is a home in the country.)

Photos courtesy of Phoebe Howard

Sista WAS Thinking, Wednesday

{A Case for Lace}

I know that Wednesday is normally my day to hate on some serious beauty, fashion, and general blunders. But every now and then, we've got to hand out a, "Job well done," to our sisters who really have it going on. Thank you, Annie. You always are the perfect combination of femininity and classic elegance mixed with the modern girl. I'm especially fond of this killer McQueen dress she wore at her One Day premiere. 

The intricate lace with a tea-length hem and just that right amount of curve hugging. Exquisite. 

Love this detail shot. Killer jewels and bag with a pop of pink nail lacquer and a juicy lip. Done and done.

Feast Your Eyes On This, Friday!

{Fummer}

We are officially in Fummer-- the perfect overlap of fall and summer. And all I want to do is enjoy an outdoor living space. Just curl up with a glass of rosé and enjoy the gloriousness of the weather. This seemed like the perfect spot to do just that:

Photo by Robert Trachtenberg

Bon weekend!

What Was Sista Thinking? Wednesday (even though it's Thursday)

{Man Repellers}

We've all been there. You see a girl in smokin' hot ensemble.  You're seething with jealousy, oohing and ahhing over her new ombre hair highlights or lusting for her eskimo fur cape or that fab new cashmere sweater that in your mind is very a la Mary Kate and Ashley-- oversized, slouchy, and statement making. But in reality it's an overpriced, slightly depressing trashbag of a garment that swallowed her whole. The only person sitting there noticing the trainwreck is... no, not Anna Wintour, or Sienna Miller, or any trendsetter for that matter... it's your poor, pitiful man friend. Nine times out of 10, guys just get it wrong when it comes to understanding the world of Venus. They're too preoccupied with Mars, picking apart last week's game over a brewski with their broskis. However, when it comes to fashion, they know a thing or two about being trendy without being tranny. Here are my favorite Man Repellers (Google it-- there is a whole blog dedicated to this subject):

In your eyes: You see the red sole. Enough said.
In his eyes: Road kill strapped to a shoe. (I won't even mention the price tag)

In your eyes: Edgy. Forging the front lines of fashion.
In his eyes: Must have a terrible case of hemroids to call for crotch cocoon.

Make It Work! Monday

{Eye Makeup Remover}

Don't you hate it when you run out of makeup remover and you practically have to scrub off four layers of skin just to get it off. All you need is a touch of baby oil or gentle lotion to do the trick. Just apply like you would any old makeup remover-- cotton ball, wipe away makeup, done and done.

Johnson & Johnson's Baby Oil

Bonus tip: Dip an angle brush in baby oil and water then use it to transform any of your powder shadows to liquid liner. Try a deep navy or aubergine for a smoldery fall look.

Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion