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.
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Alice + Olivia Sleeveless Cowl Neck Dress $198 shopbop.com

Add a funky necklace in a bright color.
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Moon Slice Collar $448 www.anthropologie.com

Mix in with a funky bag in a slightly coordinated color.

For evening -
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Lauren Merkin Lousie Woven Leather Clutch $395 www.shopbop.com

Or day -
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Yves Saint Laurent Muse Oversized Bag $1295 www.saks.com

Blend thoroughly, mixing in a pair of classic shoes for night-
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Dolce and Gabbana Eel Pumps $515 www.saks.com

Or a pair of funky boots for day -
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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 -
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Alice + Olivia Long Circle Shrug $399 www.shopbop.com

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Chloe Oversized Wool Cardigan $1465 www.net-a-porter.com

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Issac Mizrahi Cashmere Cardigan $49.99 www.target.com

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Lux Heathered Deep V Cardigan $54 www.urbanoutfitters.com

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Lux Shawl Collar Fleece Dress $39 www.urbanoutfitters.com

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Marc by Marc Jacobs Myra Cardigan $248 www.saks.com

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Nikola Sheer Tunic $32.50 www.delias.com


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Silk Cashmere Boyfriend Cardigan $39 www.victoriassecret.com

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Ya-Ya Francis Cardigan Sweater $395 www.shopbop.com

Scarves -
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Two Tone Knit Scarf $28 www.urbanoutfitters.com

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Marc by Marc Jacobs Daphne Scarf $158 www.shopbop.com

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Marc by Marc Jacobs Felted Stripe Scarf $158 www.shopbop.com

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Burberry Cashmere Check Scarf $225 www.saks.com


DESIGNER PROFILE - Karl Lagerfeld

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"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

Cast of Characters

Fabulous Ingenue
Laid Back Lad
Cowgirl Cutie
Sporty Schoolgirl
Dashing Debutante
Daft Damsel
Manageable Mademoiselle
Fatuous Fellow
Lucious Lad
Slutty Scrubber
Pudgy Peter
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:
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A pair of Fendi B buckle flats I have been lusting over

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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-
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Aquatalia by Marvin K Patent Riding Boots $395 www.saks.com

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Dior Cannage Leather Boots $970 www.saks.com

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Marc by Marc Jacobs Rain Boots $150 www.saks.com

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Studio Pollini Leather Riding Boots $480 www.saks.com

Raincoats-
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Karen Zambos Vintage Couture Swing Coat $561 www.shopbop.com

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Marc by Marc Jacobs Colorblock Solid Wool Twill Coat $568 www.shopbop.com

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McQ PVC Trench Coat $688 www.intermixonline.com

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Ya-Ya Joclyn Trench Coat $685 www.shopbop.com


stay tuned for part 2! coming tomorow

xoxo Ruby



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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!)
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Anna Sui Silk Dot Print Dress $480 www.net-a-porter.com
Funky and adorable, would snatch it up in a hearbeat.

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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.

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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!

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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

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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.

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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.

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Karen Zambos Vintage Couture V Neck Mini Dress $170.50 www.shopbop.com
Adorable, can't see why it's on such sale!

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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.

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Rebecca Beeson Ivory Pleated Square Neck T-Shirt $33 www.bluefly.com
Cute twist on a basic for a deal!

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Blue Cove Tunic $64 www.anthropologie.com
Adorable take on the spent trend.

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Cabochon Tank $49 www.anthropologie.com

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Dinette Top $39 www.anthropologie.com

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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




11.02.2006

Life Report:
Mostly boring day, had some fun after school with Brit-like Babe and Gorgeous Garcon. Evil French teacher insisted that he knew the word for six pack, yet when I asked Brit-like Babe if he had une tapelet, he insisted there was no such word. Thank god the embarassment didn't hit me until much later. No plans for Friday night, tres icky. Anyone up for it?

TV Report:
America's Next Top Model
Not a new episode, sadly. Insanely boring review of the season until now and even more boring "never before seen" stuff.
Lost
Holy shit, RIP Mr. Eko. I have to admit I never saw it coming, I thought they could never kill him off, the cast is totally racially imbalanced now, I can sense the lawsuit coming a mile away. Lost Club 8th period was more fun than watching the episode. Boy suggested and drew a demonstration on the board of Kate and Sawyer getting it on between bars with Danny coming to videotape the scene for Ben in the viewing room. Apparently, I'm to write a play for us to rehearse during the 13 week break :P. Slutty Scrubber Sasha and I being the only girls in the club, I'm expecting a lot of Kate and Claire.


Fashion Report:
This weekend I'm looking to spend my $459 on a delightful pair of shoes, seeing as I promised myself no more new clothes until I loe 5 pounds.

It's a toss up of some adorable things I've been looking at for awhile. Hope they can be of inspiration for some other darlings.
Unfortunately, giving myself some time to think things over has left me with way too many gorgeous shoes to choose from!

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Tory Burch Reva Ballet Flats $195 www.saks.com
The most affordable option, they're getting rave reviews from all the celebs and peers, but I don't think I'm in love with them enough to sacrifice 200 dollars for such a bland pair of shoes.

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Miu Miu Metallic Leather T-Bar Shoes $370 www.net-a-porter.com
They're ADORABLE but not sure I can find them in a store. I have made a resolution to not buy clothes or shoes that I haven't been able to at least see in person or try on.

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Gucci Veruska High Heel Pump $450 www.saks.com
"Cheaper" and possibly more practical version of the shoes below. I believe it's a rubber sole, not so attractive but better for the rain and bad weather. I don't think that's a problem in LA though, and the other ones are so much cuter for just a fraction more.

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Gucci Jerry Mid Heel Pump $495 www.saks.com
It's unfair that they should be $495, with tax that's gonna look like much more over my budget on my bill than anything else, but by the time the bill comes I can find the money somewhere, so I'm thinking these are my best choice, although at first I was gonna get the more practical Chloe flats at first......but these are just so gorgeous.

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Fendi B Buckle Ballet Flats $380 www.saks.com
Ahh...my obsession with the B Buckle and Karl Lagerfeld continues. These are insanely underbudget, but the extra money won't amount to anything I can buy, so basically it's pointless. I love them, but hard flats usually hurt my feet....I think I'm convincing myself into the Gucci gold soled ones. *le sigh*


Socialite Party Reports:
So the Halloween party pictures started surfacing today. Love love loved Tinsley Mortimer as Raggedy Ann. Fabiola Beracasa wins for the best change, her Medusa was okay, but Dita Von Teese and Marilyn Manson with Jason Beckman was genius. Margherita Missoni was adorable too, though Bondage Doll probably wasn't the best choice for her classy style. I can't say enough about Emmy Rossum, she's one of my favorite girls, so although she looks a bit *bloated* in all the pictures of her, I still love her. Not sure who Mirabelle Marden was, but she looked AH-DORABLE, where was that outfit when I was looking?! And Josh Lucas, bare chested brilliance.
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Loves it as usual :)
hearts and thanks to style.com ;)

xoxox
Ruby