It's worse than I ever could have imagined. *Shudder* malls are populated by Abercrombie only shoppers, over-the-top punks that would make even Leah scream, and ugly boys giving you the "you'd love it if I loved you" eyes. The excursion to Disneyworld (land of the thick southern accent) did nothing to soften the blow. The grandparents are out in full force mode. I have been awake a total of 1 hour and I have been guilt-forced to drink a bottle of water. I didn't even care about it, I just wasn't thirsty!
My only connection to the living world is Cowgirl Cutie, and I am desperately thinking of a way to nicely explain the dangers of a logo'd Coach pouch. No, I'm not really sure what a Coach pouch is either, but I fell into the dungeon that is Coach purses myself a few years ago, and I am still recovering. Pictures from that dark period in my life still make me cry. I have an intense want to go Asian Leprechaun on her ass and yell at her for wasting 34 dollars on such a purchase. I am afraid, however, that I am an influence on this current trend of hers, I must find a way to educate the masses!
Do's and Don'ts to Easy, Acceptable Style
I get that not everyone can look as fabulous as me everyday, it does take a certain je ne sais quoi not easily replicated, but there are some steps that anyone can take so their appearance is at least acceptable.
Don't
- logos, they are tacky. never, ever ever ever ever...
- dress like Cory Kennedy, that phase was recent, and scarring, dirty is not in people, wash your hair and clean your clothes please
- too tight clothing. this goes for tops (tummy rollls, so not attractive), skirts, and most of all jeans. just because you don't want to shop for the next size up, doesn't mean that everyone else wants to be hurt as the result of it.
- Uggs beyond the ski slopes. That trend was bad enough around the first time.
- all in one brand head to toe
- slutty for the sake of slutty...*cough cough* Julia S. *cough cough*
Do
- experiment
Tonight is the dreaded temple service for grandma's 80th birthday. There's a bat mitzvah too so I cannot wait for the 7th graders in Uggs and pastel colored dresses to parade past. I'll be the one in the corner taking pictures, hoping a remotely attractive person my age will come to laugh along with me.
12.12.2006
hey hey baby, we gotta get out of L.A.
AHH just watching Barbara Walters' most interesting people...yeah yeah, but it's only because she has an interview with Anna Wintour!!
December 12, or otherwise known as: The Day Devil Wears Prada finally comes outttt!!!!!! yeah and smart me, totally forgets about it even though I've been counting the hours! Literally, in math class, I counted the hours...don't judge me!
I'm making a concerted effort to post as much as possible, hope the posts don't get boring :P
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About the Fashion/Socialite World, But Were Too Afraid To Ask
If you are a nouvelle entre to the fashion world and all that goes with it (as all of us were at some point), I’m sure there are many questions you have. Hopefully this list will assist in any confusion. These are modifications of questions I have asked myself, so sorry if some answers seem obvious, but I’m very blonde sometimes, no matter what my hair color insists is my IQ.
People
Who is this Anna Wintour?
Okay, let me just breathe for a second as I pretend that you didn’t ask that question. Just kidding, there was a time, sadly, that even I didn’t know who Anna Wintour was, and I heap thanks upon the best friend that informed me. Anna Wintour is the infamous editor in chief of Conde Nast’s US Vogue magazine. Equally as infamous are her encounters with PETA, where she is usually assaulted with paint, in protest of her approval of fur for Vogue’s pages.
Conde Nast? I’ve never heard of this before.
Simple, Conde Nast is like Hearst publishing. An umbrella corporation that owns most major magazines that Hearst doesn’t already own generally. Think, Elias Clarke in The Devil Wears Prada, or Meade Publications in Ugly Betty. Conde Nast also oversees W, Lucky, Allure, the New Yorker etc.
Bee Shaffer? Why is she always with Anna Wintour??
Bee Shaffer is, hard to believe, Anna Wintour’s daughter. Anna was married to David Shaffer a few years back and Bee (real name Katherine) and Charles (or Charlie) are the products of the union.
Andre Leon Talley?
Editor-at-large at US Vogue. One of the longest survivors in the Fashion World, his stay at the top has lasted more than 25 years.
Tinsley Mortimer? Fabiola Beracasa? Dylan Lauren? Lauren Davis?
All fall under the generous umbrella of “socialite.” Born into the glamorous and fashionable life. I.E. they never had to read one of these because they’ve lived it their whole life. Search any of their names on google or wikipedia and you’ll find their whole story.
Plum Sykes?
Anna Wintour’s protégée, she cultivated her. Successful novelist (Bergdorf Blondes, READ IT), and fashion it-girl.
Karl Lagerfeld?
I can admit, these designers designing for names that are not their own can be somewhat confusing. I’ll put them all down here.
Karl Lagerfeld – Chanel, Fendi
Francisco Costa – Calvin Klein
Nicolas Ghesquiere – Balenciaga
John Galliano – Dior
Tom Ford – hard to pinpoint, mostly Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent
Marc Jacobs – Louis Vuitton as well as his own Marc Jacbos and Marc by Marc Jacobs
Matthew Williamson – as well as his own line of the same name, Pucci
Alexander McQueen – Givenchy
Amy Sacco?
Club owner. Heard of Bungalow 8? Yeah, that’s her.
Patricia (Pat) Field?
Infamous costume designer. Costume designer pfft. She dressed the girls for Sex and the City and The Devil Wears Prada, she is genius. She is god, worship accordingly.
Yeah I've been having a bit of a blonde moment and can't remember at all what other things I didn't know about fashion, PLEASE comment with some other questions I can answer. Some things I realize that I don't know either and the research helps me!
Now, since I am just beyond proud of how amazing it is, I'm gonna post my FABULOUS playlist. Hopefully it'll inspire others, since I always play it while getting dressed in the morning.
9 Crimes (Demo) - Damien Rice
A Great Big Sled - The Killers
Alfie - Joss Stone
Amie - Damien Rice
Be Born - Tally Hall
Blind Leading the Blind - Dave Stewart & Mick Jagger
Coconut Skins - Damien Rice
Eddie's Gun - The Kooks
Father Christmas - The Kinks
God - The Gents
I know - Jude
Just Apathy - Tally Hall
Kate - Ben Folds Five
Lonely Without You (This Christmas) - Mick Jagger
Naive - The Kooks
Ooh La - The Kooks
Out of LA - Jude
Seaside - The Kooks
Sweet Talk 101 - Cute Is What We Aim For
Taken for a Ride - Tally Hall
The Blower's Daughter - Damien Rice
The Curse of Curves - Cute Is What We Aim For
You Don't Love Me - The Kooks
Shoot me now, Diane Sawyer has pronounced Anna Wintour's last name wrong about 10 times already and she's been talking for less than a minute!
Ooh I spy Andre!
For some reason, I'm getting more and more excited each day for Florida. I mean, it's shopping, shopping, shopping, moisturized skin, and Disneyland with a pinch of being nice to grandparents thrown in.
Loves and Merry Christmas (from the little Jewish girl who ADORES Christmas)
<3 Ruby
December 12, or otherwise known as: The Day Devil Wears Prada finally comes outttt!!!!!! yeah and smart me, totally forgets about it even though I've been counting the hours! Literally, in math class, I counted the hours...don't judge me!
I'm making a concerted effort to post as much as possible, hope the posts don't get boring :P
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About the Fashion/Socialite World, But Were Too Afraid To Ask
If you are a nouvelle entre to the fashion world and all that goes with it (as all of us were at some point), I’m sure there are many questions you have. Hopefully this list will assist in any confusion. These are modifications of questions I have asked myself, so sorry if some answers seem obvious, but I’m very blonde sometimes, no matter what my hair color insists is my IQ.
People
Who is this Anna Wintour?
Okay, let me just breathe for a second as I pretend that you didn’t ask that question. Just kidding, there was a time, sadly, that even I didn’t know who Anna Wintour was, and I heap thanks upon the best friend that informed me. Anna Wintour is the infamous editor in chief of Conde Nast’s US Vogue magazine. Equally as infamous are her encounters with PETA, where she is usually assaulted with paint, in protest of her approval of fur for Vogue’s pages.
Conde Nast? I’ve never heard of this before.
Simple, Conde Nast is like Hearst publishing. An umbrella corporation that owns most major magazines that Hearst doesn’t already own generally. Think, Elias Clarke in The Devil Wears Prada, or Meade Publications in Ugly Betty. Conde Nast also oversees W, Lucky, Allure, the New Yorker etc.
Bee Shaffer? Why is she always with Anna Wintour??
Bee Shaffer is, hard to believe, Anna Wintour’s daughter. Anna was married to David Shaffer a few years back and Bee (real name Katherine) and Charles (or Charlie) are the products of the union.
Andre Leon Talley?
Editor-at-large at US Vogue. One of the longest survivors in the Fashion World, his stay at the top has lasted more than 25 years.
Tinsley Mortimer? Fabiola Beracasa? Dylan Lauren? Lauren Davis?
All fall under the generous umbrella of “socialite.” Born into the glamorous and fashionable life. I.E. they never had to read one of these because they’ve lived it their whole life. Search any of their names on google or wikipedia and you’ll find their whole story.
Plum Sykes?
Anna Wintour’s protégée, she cultivated her. Successful novelist (Bergdorf Blondes, READ IT), and fashion it-girl.
Karl Lagerfeld?
I can admit, these designers designing for names that are not their own can be somewhat confusing. I’ll put them all down here.
Karl Lagerfeld – Chanel, Fendi
Francisco Costa – Calvin Klein
Nicolas Ghesquiere – Balenciaga
John Galliano – Dior
Tom Ford – hard to pinpoint, mostly Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent
Marc Jacobs – Louis Vuitton as well as his own Marc Jacbos and Marc by Marc Jacobs
Matthew Williamson – as well as his own line of the same name, Pucci
Alexander McQueen – Givenchy
Amy Sacco?
Club owner. Heard of Bungalow 8? Yeah, that’s her.
Patricia (Pat) Field?
Infamous costume designer. Costume designer pfft. She dressed the girls for Sex and the City and The Devil Wears Prada, she is genius. She is god, worship accordingly.
Yeah I've been having a bit of a blonde moment and can't remember at all what other things I didn't know about fashion, PLEASE comment with some other questions I can answer. Some things I realize that I don't know either and the research helps me!
Now, since I am just beyond proud of how amazing it is, I'm gonna post my FABULOUS playlist. Hopefully it'll inspire others, since I always play it while getting dressed in the morning.
9 Crimes (Demo) - Damien Rice
A Great Big Sled - The Killers
Alfie - Joss Stone
Amie - Damien Rice
Be Born - Tally Hall
Blind Leading the Blind - Dave Stewart & Mick Jagger
Coconut Skins - Damien Rice
Eddie's Gun - The Kooks
Father Christmas - The Kinks
God - The Gents
I know - Jude
Just Apathy - Tally Hall
Kate - Ben Folds Five
Lonely Without You (This Christmas) - Mick Jagger
Naive - The Kooks
Ooh La - The Kooks
Out of LA - Jude
Seaside - The Kooks
Sweet Talk 101 - Cute Is What We Aim For
Taken for a Ride - Tally Hall
The Blower's Daughter - Damien Rice
The Curse of Curves - Cute Is What We Aim For
You Don't Love Me - The Kooks
Shoot me now, Diane Sawyer has pronounced Anna Wintour's last name wrong about 10 times already and she's been talking for less than a minute!
Ooh I spy Andre!
For some reason, I'm getting more and more excited each day for Florida. I mean, it's shopping, shopping, shopping, moisturized skin, and Disneyland with a pinch of being nice to grandparents thrown in.
Loves and Merry Christmas (from the little Jewish girl who ADORES Christmas)
<3 Ruby
12.11.2006
all the lights are coming on now, how i wish that it would snow now...
Although we've been having some crazy weather in LA lately, I'm still enchanted by tales of snow in other places. If only I were going somewhere lovely and wintry for winter break instead of bland, humid Florida. At least my skin will get some much needed moisture, in the meantime I should really get to cleaning that humidifier.
Just because I'm obsessed with buying a pair of flat boots, and because the girls in front of me in line at Pinkberry wore them SO adorably...
Ways to Wear Flat Boots
The Boots =
Frye Tall Calfskin Boots $400 www.saks.com
I'm sure I've posted them a million times, I'm just obsessed and there's no point in trying to hold it back any longer. I need these boots, they are perfect in every way! Flat and the perfect shade of supple leather. I could wear them so many ways, which I will demonstrate now.
Outfit #1:
True Religion Stella Skinny Jeans $195 www.net-a-porter.com
Skinny Jeans
+
3.1 Philip Lim Exclusive Tuxedo Blouse $365 www.net-a-porter.com
Floaty Blouse
+
Marc by Marc Jacobs Clara Trapeze Jacket $298 www.net-a-porter.com
Swingy Jacket
Outfit #2:
Skinny Jeans
+
Karl Lagerfeld Snake Tee $121 www.ronherman.com
A plain old baggy t-shirt (standing in for us today is a piece by the master)
+
Marc by Marc Jacobs Jasper Check Jacket $428 www.shopbop.com
Defies description (you have to buy this one) jacket of fabulous proportions
Outfit #3:
Skinny Jeans
+
Plain old baggy t-shirt
+
Mike and Chris Clark Leather Jacket $878 www.ronherman.com
Kickass Leather Jacket
Sorry for the plethora of skinny jeans, but I want to wear this look so badly, it has taken over my mind! I NEED BROWN FLAT LEATHER BOOTS. I might cry if this season passes by and I don't have a pair :(
On that note, I bid you adieu!
♥ Ruby ♥
Just because I'm obsessed with buying a pair of flat boots, and because the girls in front of me in line at Pinkberry wore them SO adorably...
Ways to Wear Flat Boots
The Boots =
Frye Tall Calfskin Boots $400 www.saks.com
I'm sure I've posted them a million times, I'm just obsessed and there's no point in trying to hold it back any longer. I need these boots, they are perfect in every way! Flat and the perfect shade of supple leather. I could wear them so many ways, which I will demonstrate now.
Outfit #1:
True Religion Stella Skinny Jeans $195 www.net-a-porter.com
Skinny Jeans
+
3.1 Philip Lim Exclusive Tuxedo Blouse $365 www.net-a-porter.com
Floaty Blouse
+
Marc by Marc Jacobs Clara Trapeze Jacket $298 www.net-a-porter.com
Swingy Jacket
Outfit #2:
Skinny Jeans
+
Karl Lagerfeld Snake Tee $121 www.ronherman.com
A plain old baggy t-shirt (standing in for us today is a piece by the master)
+
Marc by Marc Jacobs Jasper Check Jacket $428 www.shopbop.com
Defies description (you have to buy this one) jacket of fabulous proportions
Outfit #3:
Skinny Jeans
+
Plain old baggy t-shirt
+
Mike and Chris Clark Leather Jacket $878 www.ronherman.com
Kickass Leather Jacket
Sorry for the plethora of skinny jeans, but I want to wear this look so badly, it has taken over my mind! I NEED BROWN FLAT LEATHER BOOTS. I might cry if this season passes by and I don't have a pair :(
On that note, I bid you adieu!
♥ Ruby ♥
11.13.2006
dr. feelgood
The back and forth flirtation between the taken Luscious Lad and Cowgirl Cutie during English continues...and I continue to be caught in the middle and take the blame when they get caught talking. It's okay though, who am I to stand the the way of true love :).
On to more fulfilling things...here's a list of online shopping sites!
Cashmere:
www.net-a-porter.com
www.saks.com
www.shopbop.com
www.bergdorfgoodman.com
www.neimanmarcus.com
www.intermixonline.com
www.ronherman.com
www.shopkitson.com
www.eluxury.com
50% Cashmere:
www.anthropologie.com
www.yoox.com
www.victoriassecret.com
www.urbanoutfitters.com
www.americanapparel.com
100% Cotton:
www.bluefly.com
www.delias.com
www.alloy.com
www.forever21.com
www.topshop.com (UK only sadly)
I'm severly lacking, I know, any suggestions owuld be lovely!
And for our last contribution today, a semi-regular feature...
DIFFERENT TAKE ON A CLASSIC
This time around we're taking a crack at the LBD, (Little Black Dress to all you fashion freshmen)
Option #1: Classic with a Twist
Start with one simply shaped black dress.
Alice + Olivia Sleeveless Cowl Neck Dress $198 shopbop.com
Add a funky necklace in a bright color.
Moon Slice Collar $448 www.anthropologie.com
Mix in with a funky bag in a slightly coordinated color.
For evening -
Lauren Merkin Lousie Woven Leather Clutch $395 www.shopbop.com
Or day -
Yves Saint Laurent Muse Oversized Bag $1295 www.saks.com
Blend thoroughly, mixing in a pair of classic shoes for night-
Dolce and Gabbana Eel Pumps $515 www.saks.com
Or a pair of funky boots for day -
Dior Cannage Leather Boots $970 www.saks.com
Wear over an offwhite long sleeve or throw on a neutral trench coat (a la Audrey herself) if it's cold and you're good to go!
Stay tuned tomorrow for another take on the LBD!
On to more fulfilling things...here's a list of online shopping sites!
Cashmere:
www.net-a-porter.com
www.saks.com
www.shopbop.com
www.bergdorfgoodman.com
www.neimanmarcus.com
www.intermixonline.com
www.ronherman.com
www.shopkitson.com
www.eluxury.com
50% Cashmere:
www.anthropologie.com
www.yoox.com
www.victoriassecret.com
www.urbanoutfitters.com
www.americanapparel.com
100% Cotton:
www.bluefly.com
www.delias.com
www.alloy.com
www.forever21.com
www.topshop.com (UK only sadly)
I'm severly lacking, I know, any suggestions owuld be lovely!
And for our last contribution today, a semi-regular feature...
DIFFERENT TAKE ON A CLASSIC
This time around we're taking a crack at the LBD, (Little Black Dress to all you fashion freshmen)
Option #1: Classic with a Twist
Start with one simply shaped black dress.
Alice + Olivia Sleeveless Cowl Neck Dress $198 shopbop.com
Add a funky necklace in a bright color.
Moon Slice Collar $448 www.anthropologie.com
Mix in with a funky bag in a slightly coordinated color.
For evening -
Lauren Merkin Lousie Woven Leather Clutch $395 www.shopbop.com
Or day -
Yves Saint Laurent Muse Oversized Bag $1295 www.saks.com
Blend thoroughly, mixing in a pair of classic shoes for night-
Dolce and Gabbana Eel Pumps $515 www.saks.com
Or a pair of funky boots for day -
Dior Cannage Leather Boots $970 www.saks.com
Wear over an offwhite long sleeve or throw on a neutral trench coat (a la Audrey herself) if it's cold and you're good to go!
Stay tuned tomorrow for another take on the LBD!
11.07.2006
so sick of all the needless needing...
By request, here comes some more life reports your way.
So Pudgy Peter has become even more undesirable. He's a loser that obviously doesn't understand the fact that no one likes him, so he is a loser that's mean to people. Not to mention his redciulously hipocritical "gangsta" outfit today. Who told him that pale white kids are allowed to wear enormous jerseys and *shudder* bling.
I have to go to this stupid political film festival with my parents on Friday, any takers? It's going to be insanely boring alone, but with someone we could take beyond cliche myspace pictures at the Design Center! Now wouldn't that be fun!
CHIC COLD WEATHER CLOTHES (precipitation nonexclusive) Part Deux
Sweaters -
Alice + Olivia Long Circle Shrug $399 www.shopbop.com
Chloe Oversized Wool Cardigan $1465 www.net-a-porter.com
Issac Mizrahi Cashmere Cardigan $49.99 www.target.com
Lux Heathered Deep V Cardigan $54 www.urbanoutfitters.com
Lux Shawl Collar Fleece Dress $39 www.urbanoutfitters.com
Marc by Marc Jacobs Myra Cardigan $248 www.saks.com
Nikola Sheer Tunic $32.50 www.delias.com
Silk Cashmere Boyfriend Cardigan $39 www.victoriassecret.com
Ya-Ya Francis Cardigan Sweater $395 www.shopbop.com
Scarves -
Two Tone Knit Scarf $28 www.urbanoutfitters.com
Marc by Marc Jacobs Daphne Scarf $158 www.shopbop.com
Marc by Marc Jacobs Felted Stripe Scarf $158 www.shopbop.com
Burberry Cashmere Check Scarf $225 www.saks.com
DESIGNER PROFILE - Karl Lagerfeld
"Only the minute and the future are interesting in fashion - it exists to be destroyed. If everybody did everything with respect, you'd go nowhere."
from Wikipedia.com
Karl.Lagerfeld.Is.A.Genius
That's ALL you need to know.
Really....I didn't even need to copy and past all that crap from wikipedia
So Pudgy Peter has become even more undesirable. He's a loser that obviously doesn't understand the fact that no one likes him, so he is a loser that's mean to people. Not to mention his redciulously hipocritical "gangsta" outfit today. Who told him that pale white kids are allowed to wear enormous jerseys and *shudder* bling.
I have to go to this stupid political film festival with my parents on Friday, any takers? It's going to be insanely boring alone, but with someone we could take beyond cliche myspace pictures at the Design Center! Now wouldn't that be fun!
CHIC COLD WEATHER CLOTHES (precipitation nonexclusive) Part Deux
Sweaters -
Alice + Olivia Long Circle Shrug $399 www.shopbop.com
Chloe Oversized Wool Cardigan $1465 www.net-a-porter.com
Issac Mizrahi Cashmere Cardigan $49.99 www.target.com
Lux Heathered Deep V Cardigan $54 www.urbanoutfitters.com
Lux Shawl Collar Fleece Dress $39 www.urbanoutfitters.com
Marc by Marc Jacobs Myra Cardigan $248 www.saks.com
Nikola Sheer Tunic $32.50 www.delias.com
Silk Cashmere Boyfriend Cardigan $39 www.victoriassecret.com
Ya-Ya Francis Cardigan Sweater $395 www.shopbop.com
Scarves -
Two Tone Knit Scarf $28 www.urbanoutfitters.com
Marc by Marc Jacobs Daphne Scarf $158 www.shopbop.com
Marc by Marc Jacobs Felted Stripe Scarf $158 www.shopbop.com
Burberry Cashmere Check Scarf $225 www.saks.com
DESIGNER PROFILE - Karl Lagerfeld
"Only the minute and the future are interesting in fashion - it exists to be destroyed. If everybody did everything with respect, you'd go nowhere."
A Catholic baptismal record indicates his birth date as 10 September 1933 but Lagerfeld states he was born in 1938, as all people in fashion should fight for those few extra years.
He made his name as an independent creator who collaborated with a variety of different fashion labels, including Chloé, Fendi and Chanel. In the early 1980s he set up his own label, called Lagerfeld, which launched perfumes and clothing lines. He has also played a role in equipping leading artists.
Together with his mother, Karl Lagerfeld emigrated to Paris in 1953. In 1955, at the age of 22, Lagerfeld was awarded a position at Pierre Balmain, after winning a competition for a coat sponsored by the International Wool Secretariat. Yves Saint Laurent also won the contest for a dress award. "Yves was working for Dior. Other young people I knew were working for Balenciaga, whom they thought was God, but I wasn't so impressed," he recalled in 1976.
After three years he moved to Jean Patou. "I became bored there, too, and I quit and tried to go back to school, but that didn't work, so I spent two years mostly on beaches -- I guess I studied life."
With money from his wealthy family, he set up a small shop in Paris. At this time, he would often consult with Madame Zereakian, Christian Dior's Turkish fortune teller. Lagerfeld later said, "She told me I'd suceed in fashion and perfume."
In the early 1990s he once employed strippers and an Italian adult film star to model his black-and-white collection for Fendi. He has produced legendary pieces like the shower-dress, with beaded water streaming down the front; a car-dress with a radiator grille and fender, and a multitude of outstandingly eccentric hats.
Lagerfeld, along with Calvin Klein, was the target of a pieing by PETA in 2001 at a fashion premiere at Lincoln Center in New York City.[1]
In 2004 he designed some outfits for the international music artist's Madonna Re-Invention Tour, and recently designed outfits for Kylie Minogue's Showgirls Tour.
Recently, Lagerfeld collaborated with the international Swedish fashion brand H&M. On 12 November 2004 H&M offered a limited range of different Lagerfeld clothes in chosen outlets for both women and men. Only two days after having supplied its outlets, H&M announced that almost all the clothes were sold out. Lagerfeld has expressed a lack of fear that working with lower-end brands will taint his image, although in the past he has worked closely with the exclusive hosiery designer Wolford.
Lagerfeld is also a photographer. He produced Visionaire 23: The Emperor's New Clothes, a series of nude pictures of South African model David Miller. Lagerfeld is currently the chief executive of design at the House of Chanel.
The designer was also the subject of a French reality series called "Signé Chanel" in 2005. The show covered the creation of his Fall/Winter 2004-2005 Chanel couture collection. It aired on Sundance Channel in the United States during the fall of 2006.
Lagerfeld is also famous for a dramatic transformation of his body, when he lost around 36 kg (80 pounds) in one year. “I suddenly wanted to dress differently, to wear clothes designed by Hedi Slimane,” he said. “But these fashions, modeled by very, very slim boys—and not men my age—required me to lose at least eighty pounds. It took me exactly thirteen months.”
The diet was created specially for Lagerfeld by Dr. Jean-Claude Houdret, which led to a book called The Karl Lagerfeld Diet
from Wikipedia.com
Karl.Lagerfeld.Is.A.Genius
That's ALL you need to know.
Really....I didn't even need to copy and past all that crap from wikipedia
11.06.2006
Bonjour my darlings!
This weekend was fabulous! I was on a shopping high all of saturday. Had a fabulous day of shopping at Barney's and Ron Herman. My purchases included:
A pair of Fendi B buckle flats I have been lusting over
and none other than a matching belt!
This buckle has captivated me since I first laid eyes on it. The genius of Karl Lagerfeld continues to amaze me.
I've worn the belt everyday since I've bought it, my feet are still recovering from the high heel heavy weekend so I think I'm going to wear my flats tomorrow.
and now... part one of a special winter fashion feature!
CHIC COLD WEATHER CLOTHES (precipitation nonexclusive)
Today we start off the feature with fashionable rain boots and coats to keep you sheltered from the blustery winds and torrential downpours!
Boots-
Aquatalia by Marvin K Patent Riding Boots $395 www.saks.com
Dior Cannage Leather Boots $970 www.saks.com
Marc by Marc Jacobs Rain Boots $150 www.saks.com
Studio Pollini Leather Riding Boots $480 www.saks.com
Raincoats-
Karen Zambos Vintage Couture Swing Coat $561 www.shopbop.com
Marc by Marc Jacobs Colorblock Solid Wool Twill Coat $568 www.shopbop.com
McQ PVC Trench Coat $688 www.intermixonline.com
Ya-Ya Joclyn Trench Coat $685 www.shopbop.com
stay tuned for part 2! coming tomorow
xoxo Ruby
This weekend was fabulous! I was on a shopping high all of saturday. Had a fabulous day of shopping at Barney's and Ron Herman. My purchases included:
A pair of Fendi B buckle flats I have been lusting over
and none other than a matching belt!
This buckle has captivated me since I first laid eyes on it. The genius of Karl Lagerfeld continues to amaze me.
I've worn the belt everyday since I've bought it, my feet are still recovering from the high heel heavy weekend so I think I'm going to wear my flats tomorrow.
and now... part one of a special winter fashion feature!
CHIC COLD WEATHER CLOTHES (precipitation nonexclusive)
Today we start off the feature with fashionable rain boots and coats to keep you sheltered from the blustery winds and torrential downpours!
Boots-
Aquatalia by Marvin K Patent Riding Boots $395 www.saks.com
Dior Cannage Leather Boots $970 www.saks.com
Marc by Marc Jacobs Rain Boots $150 www.saks.com
Studio Pollini Leather Riding Boots $480 www.saks.com
Raincoats-
Karen Zambos Vintage Couture Swing Coat $561 www.shopbop.com
Marc by Marc Jacobs Colorblock Solid Wool Twill Coat $568 www.shopbop.com
McQ PVC Trench Coat $688 www.intermixonline.com
Ya-Ya Joclyn Trench Coat $685 www.shopbop.com
stay tuned for part 2! coming tomorow
xoxo Ruby
11.03.2006
i wait and tell myself, life ain't chess....
I begin the post with the introduction of a new character who will, invariably, be the topic of many a post, as he's already been the topic of many an angry conversastion with Cowgirl Cutie Laura. Let's call him Pudgy Peter. Fatuous Fellow tells Laura on Monday that a mysterious boy on the football team likes her. He can't say who it is, and the mystery boy wants to learn how to be a "playa" from Fatuous Fellow first. Not such a good omen huh? Well Caleb insists that he will tell Laura who it is if the boy himself doesn't pluck up the courage by next Friday.
Thankfully...or not so thankfully, Pudgy Peter admits what we all knew (I mean, who else could it have been) yesterday, sucessfully making Laura terrified of him. He told Laura that he didn't actually like her anymore, that he had "lost interest" but later takes that statement back.
If you're reading this Pudgy Peter, unlikely but possible, give it up. You're not exactly her type. It's not gonna happen, she will wait until death for Lucious Lad Jason. Sorry, but I have to be honest....
In other, more positive news....
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANNA WINTOUR AND GEMMA WARD
Fashion must have a sixth sense about these uber-fashionable women to create them on the same day.
Outfit of the day
This should have you thinking of warm summer dreams (otherwise known as yesterday here in LA!)
Anna Sui Silk Dot Print Dress $480 www.net-a-porter.com
Funky and adorable, would snatch it up in a hearbeat.
Chloe Silverado Leather Boots $1,155 www.net-a-porter.com
I could figure out a way to work these into every outfit I own. However I'm not sure if even that would justify saving up my money for 2 whole months for them. Especially since I bet I would just get sent to the bottom of the wait list.
Glazed Crescent Bag $398 www.anthropologie.com
Just like the description said, the first thing that came to mind when looking at this bag was a delectable french pastry...yummy!
The Classic:
Burberry London Winsdor Trench Coat $1175 www.net-a-porter.com
Everyone should have one (or an imitation) in their closet. The colors and sophistication of the buckled coat really help to balance out the funkiness of the boots and dress.
RUBY'S ONLINE SHOPPING STEALS:
The best of the sales
C&C Classic Bold Strip Tank $24.50 www.shopbop.com
I always saw buying C&C tank tops as unnecessary frivolity, when you can get close to the same quality for much cheaper than their usual prices. This sale brings basic tanks like this (it comes in more than 7 other colors) into the realm of possible "smart" buys.
Hermes Silver Blue Enamel H-Screw Bracelet $432 www.bluefly.com
Seems an extraordinary amount, but this Hermes bracelet is truely a classic. You will be happy you got it at any discount.
Karen Zambos Vintage Couture V Neck Mini Dress $170.50 www.shopbop.com
Adorable, can't see why it's on such sale!
Michael Kors Brown Suede Peep Toe Wedges $111 www.bluefly.com
I never liked Michael Kors shoes, or wedges, but I'm strangely attracted to these, and at such an affordable price, we can afford to experiment.
Rebecca Beeson Ivory Pleated Square Neck T-Shirt $33 www.bluefly.com
Cute twist on a basic for a deal!
Blue Cove Tunic $64 www.anthropologie.com
Adorable take on the spent trend.
Cabochon Tank $49 www.anthropologie.com
Dinette Top $39 www.anthropologie.com
Tracy Reese Dobby Dot Dress $99 www.anthropologie.com
I.LOVE.THIS.DRESS. Seriously, it's on supersale from about 300 people, snatch it up! If I wasn't resigned to my Gucci heels I would!
xoxo
Ruby
Thankfully...or not so thankfully, Pudgy Peter admits what we all knew (I mean, who else could it have been) yesterday, sucessfully making Laura terrified of him. He told Laura that he didn't actually like her anymore, that he had "lost interest" but later takes that statement back.
If you're reading this Pudgy Peter, unlikely but possible, give it up. You're not exactly her type. It's not gonna happen, she will wait until death for Lucious Lad Jason. Sorry, but I have to be honest....
In other, more positive news....
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANNA WINTOUR AND GEMMA WARD
Fashion must have a sixth sense about these uber-fashionable women to create them on the same day.
Outfit of the day
This should have you thinking of warm summer dreams (otherwise known as yesterday here in LA!)
Anna Sui Silk Dot Print Dress $480 www.net-a-porter.com
Funky and adorable, would snatch it up in a hearbeat.
Chloe Silverado Leather Boots $1,155 www.net-a-porter.com
I could figure out a way to work these into every outfit I own. However I'm not sure if even that would justify saving up my money for 2 whole months for them. Especially since I bet I would just get sent to the bottom of the wait list.
Glazed Crescent Bag $398 www.anthropologie.com
Just like the description said, the first thing that came to mind when looking at this bag was a delectable french pastry...yummy!
The Classic:
Burberry London Winsdor Trench Coat $1175 www.net-a-porter.com
Everyone should have one (or an imitation) in their closet. The colors and sophistication of the buckled coat really help to balance out the funkiness of the boots and dress.
RUBY'S ONLINE SHOPPING STEALS:
The best of the sales
C&C Classic Bold Strip Tank $24.50 www.shopbop.com
I always saw buying C&C tank tops as unnecessary frivolity, when you can get close to the same quality for much cheaper than their usual prices. This sale brings basic tanks like this (it comes in more than 7 other colors) into the realm of possible "smart" buys.
Hermes Silver Blue Enamel H-Screw Bracelet $432 www.bluefly.com
Seems an extraordinary amount, but this Hermes bracelet is truely a classic. You will be happy you got it at any discount.
Karen Zambos Vintage Couture V Neck Mini Dress $170.50 www.shopbop.com
Adorable, can't see why it's on such sale!
Michael Kors Brown Suede Peep Toe Wedges $111 www.bluefly.com
I never liked Michael Kors shoes, or wedges, but I'm strangely attracted to these, and at such an affordable price, we can afford to experiment.
Rebecca Beeson Ivory Pleated Square Neck T-Shirt $33 www.bluefly.com
Cute twist on a basic for a deal!
Blue Cove Tunic $64 www.anthropologie.com
Adorable take on the spent trend.
Cabochon Tank $49 www.anthropologie.com
Dinette Top $39 www.anthropologie.com
Tracy Reese Dobby Dot Dress $99 www.anthropologie.com
I.LOVE.THIS.DRESS. Seriously, it's on supersale from about 300 people, snatch it up! If I wasn't resigned to my Gucci heels I would!
xoxo
Ruby
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