Ooh that hair!  That make-up!  She might look a mess, but she’s having a good time dancing with the boys.

When I was re-watching this, I couldn’t help but be a little reminded of Amy Winehouse.  Also I swear the millions of soho girls in shredded Alexander Wang probably took at least one Fellini course.   Try the Saraghina look if don’t mind being a bit of a mess.  At least this look is easy to do.

Joyeux Noel! It’s our favorite time of year full of holiday sales, turkey, and Oscar bait.  This season brings with it “Nine” basically a turducken of film awesomeness.  Yeah, ok I know I should argue that it’s  going to be the lame cousin to 8 1/2 (one of my five desert island movies) if anything because Botox wasn’t invented in 1963. But honestly, it has DANCING–FLASHING LIGHTS–DAME Judy Dench!   Look at the trailer!

Excited, yet? My tin voice and lead feet aside, I  still have a pipe dream of being an extra in some supremely amazing musical.  And yeah, that’s never happening unless I steal the vocal essence of some sea princess named Ariel.  SO instead I can pop in my fancy pants copy of 8 1/2 and covet everyone’s outfit.  Win win…win.

Almost better than the stop animation christmas classics.

Herr Lagerfeld wants to say Gutentag

Howdy,  we’ve reached that sad portion of the year when the weather is misterable and grey (yes I know misspelled miserable–it’s an accident that seemed appropriate.)  ANYway after accidentally stepping in a huge puddle lined with god knows what muck at the bottom, I’ve decided to help every last one of you find boots for the season.  Fashionable and an easy way to safeguard against hepititis.

Well Sinead O’ Rebellion–shock me, shock me, shock me with that devious behavior.

The 90’s are having a moment, which makes me feel old.  But no need to blame the footwear.   When I was a wee thing all I desperately wanted was a pair of Doc Martens and frankly there’s as good today as they were then.  But in case the beat-up pair is still kicking around your closet, I’ve found you the french update. The Marais brand is a bit more streamlined and look a little less clunky than the other Doc imitators I used to pair with plaid skorts and knee socks.

"I bet people can actually die of embarrassment. I bet it's been medically proven."

$98 Suckas!

Short Booties

How many times can I read this without seeting Shorty Booty? And then immediately segue to Shorty Fire Burning On the Dance Floor.  Shoes are amazing.

Look at how cute and warm and teeny they are!  As a bonus you can wear your holely socks to keep your toes warm and no one will be the wiser.

On the other hand you might just want a pair of workhorses that will look cute and still cool while trapesing across Orchard Street.  And surprisingly this leads us to J.Crew.

I know they’re so plain–but should you fall into a LES puddle your feet will remain warm, dry, and fashionable.

Okay sorry, I love all of these options–but I’m boring even myself now.

Occasionally there will be some fashion trend that I find so irritating that I vow I will NEVER EVER wear it.  Immediately after I usually find the one loophole  (see One Shouldered Dress and my subsequent Senior Prom Dress also my high school aversion to skinny jeans and my current wardrobe).  So I as much as I love a peep toe and bootie I was one of those people who thought they should not be involved in a mashup. Ok I was wrong.  These color block wedges rock.  And I guess if muppets and rap can work so can open toed booties.

Ok I’ve procrastinated long enough shopping for you people, here’s the link to Refinery 29’s excellent selection of fall boots too. TWO shopping sites.  BAM

You know how picky I am with my shoes and they only go on my feet!

My bad, I’ve ignored my blog long enough. It’s so much more fun than slaving away at an office for no money or selling hair products to rude gay japanese men.  UGH.

Anyway as a return present I’ve found Karl Lagermouse.

Ich ein BERLINER!

Also in fashion news–the cutest headgear EVER!

(via Refinery 29)

As my friend says, if you don’t like a Criterion Movie you know YOU’RE the one who is wrong.  Also they have the most beautiful cover art.

Well they’re not perfect, for some reason this is included.

I have a sneaking suspicion I will become obsessed with these boots  as soon as the weather turns colder.

OMG SHOES

Yesterday I got a fortune from a cookie that read “You will be invited to Karaoke party.”  But I haven’t yet.

And here is the Sears Catalog through the ages.

While Anna Wintour makes  dumb statements about people in Minnesota and wrings her hands while losing ad money even though every single issue of her magazine features the EXACT SAME SHIT.  Italian Vouge decided to be awesome. Again.

Italian Vogue revisited their famous “Black Issue” with an issue populated solely with Black Barbies.  This could have turned out badly, but considering how amazing the pictures are, you’ll just covet the clothes instead.  And Anna please I beg you on behalf of ankles everywhere. STOP THE JUMPING IN HEELS.  Just say No.  Someone’s going to fall–they’re going to fall at VOGUE and sue.

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