I can haz costume?

My other cheap and easy costume idea was to be a LOLCat. Just dress up
as a cat (black clothing + ears and tail). Then add a cardboard sign around
your neck with some cutesy saying like "I can haz CandyCorn?" or "I can
haz trick?" and you're good to go. I think my good friend A is going to
use this idea since I'm going with Holly Golightly. I'll try to post pictures
of our costume results. Happy Halloween everyone!

Totoro!

This is the most awesome Halloween costume ever! I love you Totoro!
If I had more time this is totally what I would be, warm, comfortable
and cute, and most importantly not a sexy nurse, sexy schoolgirl, sexy
cop or any other form of short skirt + skimpy top Halloween costume.


Instead, due to lack of an ounce of spare time and practically no
sewing skills, I am going with the ever elegant, always stylish, Holly
Golightly. Since I already have an Audrey-esque dress and since you
can find fake pearls, black gloves, sunglasses, and a long cigarette
holder at nearly any costume store, this is a bit of a cop-out, but I
can't resist. Audrey Hepburn is my all time idol. Now how do I pull
off that hairdo?

Cinderella you've lost your slipper

As I was walking from the subway into Penn station today I saw a cute blond woman dressed all in black running up the stairs. She was midway up when one of her high heeled shoes slipped off her foot. A silver fox of a man walking in the other direction, barely skipping a beat, bent down, picked up her shoe, and held it out for her to put her foot into. Of course they kept walking in opposite directions, just two strangers almost meeting, but it was a total Cinderella moment.

Jersey Girl

I've been looking for a skirt with a similar silhouette
to this one for quite awhile now, though I am hoping
to find something at maybe a tenth of the price tag.
(featured on catwalk queen a few days ago). I love
the slouchy folded style and prominent pockets. That
it is made from gray jersey is just an extra bonus! I
tried on something similar during my shopping trip
to Paris last year, but that particular cut only served
to emphasize my hips in a way that just wasn't good.
Not exactly what I was looking for, but maybe I'll
have better luck soon.

Outfit of the day

This outfit pic is from a few weeks ago when my very
good friend came to visit. We spent the few days she
was in town shopping, walking through central park,
visiting the Met, eating tons of good food, and
attending a comedy show at the Upright Citizens
Brigade where I had my very first NY celebrity sighting.
We spotted Lonny Ross from 30 Rock waiting in line
for tickets. Surprisingly (or maybe not so surprisingly)
everyone acted quite blase about it. Either no one
recognized him or it's just not cool to be impressed by
celebrity in New York. He seemed to be on a date with
a cute blond, although come on comedian on a date at a
comedy club not a super original date idea if you ask
me. :P

Her outfit (right):
Pants - Gap
Top - Ben & Lucia
Jacket - Beau Bois
Handbag - Kenneth Cole Reaction
Shoes - Hush Puppy

My outfit (left):
Shirt - Banana Republic
Sweater - J Crew
Skirt - H&M
Tights - Target
Handbag - Marc by Marc Jacobs
Shoes - Privo Osso


A quick stop into Dylan's Candy bar (owned by Dylan Lauren, daughter of Ralph
Lauren) was in order for two girls on the town. It was also a gorgeous gorgeous
week to be in Central Park.


After some hard core bargain shopping we just had to have desserts at Serendipity,
home of yummy frozen hot chocolates, lots of kitsch, and gargantuan menus. A ton
of fun even if a bit touristy.

Bow bow bow your dress

Ok, this one might be a little over the top, even for me
dedicated bow lover for life, but I'm sure it would look
amazing on the right person (Marc by Marc Jacobs
velveteen bow dress on sale for $339 from $568).

Love at first click

Despite being on somewhat of a spending freeze (well at least
slowdown) in an attempt to be fiscally responsible, I just couldn't
help it, I had to order this perfect half bow dress from Marc by Marc
Jacobs. It's on sale for 40% off at Nordstrom's though still a bit on
the pricey end of things. I had trouble deciding on color and sizing so
got one size in plum, and another in black hoping one of these
variations will fit (besides it strangely cost me less to order both and
return one since free shipping kicked in with the price of two and
returns are also free).