{‘Santa Baby…slip a sable under the tree, for me’ – Part I}

Shoes:    Christian Louboutin Sexy Strass ; Gucci Suede Platform Pumps  / 8
Perfume:  Miss Dior Parfum ;  Elie Saab Le Parfum Eau de Parfum ; Tom Ford White Patchouli Eau de Parfum
Skincare: La Mer Moisturizer ; Rodin Olio Lusso Face Oil
Purse:   ASOS Leather Leopard Metal Buckle Satchel. ; Crim Satchel
Phone:   iPhone 4s
Computer:   MacPro
Sunnies:   Tiffany Garden Cat Eye Sunglasses
Stationary:   Orange and Black Lacquer Boxes
Coat:   River Island Faux Fur Leopard Print Coat

So here is the deal, if the Husband is going to ask me what I want for Christmas, why beat around the bush and act coy? That will just lead to yet another gift the poor man wasted his money on (and – shhhhh – which I’ll need to secretly re-gift).  No, no, let’s save everyone much pain and suffering. LOL  Making a list, and checking it twice, is the way to go in my household. Dropping hints just doesn’t work.

What about you? Would you rather be surprised or would you rather make a list?

xoxo,

{These shoes were made for Holiday shopping…}

Shoes:  Charlotte Russe Patent Peep-Toe Sueded Wedge – 8 / $28

Happy Saturday my darlings! My hope is that you are having a weekend as delicious as I am. 

So far it has been a fantastic weekend with family, friends and all the lovely Holiday Fêtes.  Sprinkled in between all the good cheer though are those manic moments of Holiday shopping that I am sure a few of you are experiencing also.  Unfortunately, I’m one of those last minute shoppers. Gah!

Fighting the crowds at the mall is not my idea of a good time, which means I’ll need plenty of motivation to get all of my shopping done before Christmas.  So perhaps power shopping calls for super power pumps?  At least that is what I told the Husband when I donned on the high tower of all pumps.  Heh!  Does it make more sense to shop in “comfortable” shoes while hunting for my next purchase? Perhaps but quite frankly I’d prefer to be fashionable than frumpy while I scour the city for those super fabulous great deals. 

Enjoy the rest of your weekend my precious ones!

xoxo

{What’s in my bag?…}

After much hounding from beloved friends and fam, I finally decided to share what’s in my bag.  Are you sitting down? Here you go: 

Bag:             Wilson Leather Handbags (old) – $120
Tablet:       iPad2 Apple
Apparel:   Michael Kors Red Makeup bag, Leopard Makeup bag, Vera Bradley Wallet, Pink Rodlex Card Holder, Faux Python Green Credit Card/Passport/Airline Ticket Holder
Hair:     Three (3) combs, Two (2) black hair clips
Keys:    Pink Diva House Key, Car key, Office Keys
Make-Up:   Smith’s Rosebud Salve Balm, Wetslicks Fruit spritzers, Neutrogena MoistureShine Lip Soother, three (3) M.A.C. lipsticks, Mally Citychick Eyeshadow in Brownstone, Mally eyeliner, Mally Lightwand Eye Brightner, Mally Evercolor Poreless Face Defender, Incolor by Jordana lipshine, L’Oreal true match blush 7 – 8,  CoverGirl Lashblast Volume Mascara, Ardell Brow Defining Powder, Femme Couture Liquid Eyeliner in  black, Nuetrogena Nourishing eye liner in spiced chocolate & brushed pewter, Smashbox High Definition Concealer, Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer
Body:  Gold Bond Ultimate Hand Sanatizer, Dove Antiperspirant, Cosmicare Antibacterial Hand Gel, Dolce & Gabbana body oil perfume, C.O. Bigelow Rose Salve
Beauty tools:  One (1) Tweezerman Tweezer, Two (2) Sephora eyeshadow brushes, One (1) MAC brush, One (1) Bare Escentuals Kabuki brush
Prescription:  Singulair
Over-the-counter:   Zyrtec, Zantac, Excedrin Tension, Alleve,  Nature’s Bounty Sublingual Liquid B Complex with B12, 5- hour Energy drink, Triple Probiotic, Bach Rescue Remedy
Writing:   Three (3) Sharpies, Two (2) red pens, One (1) ball point pen, Red Charing Cross calf-skin notebook
Water enhancer:     Two (2) Berrie Crush plus C blend
Candy:   Two (2) Starbucks Spearmint sugar-free chewing gum packs, Sugar-free Ice Breakers Sours, Orbits spearmint gum
Books:     31 Days of Praise; Crave New York City ~ The Urban Girl’s Manifesto
Accessory:    Target Missoni collection scarf, spiritual beads by KT Designs

So…now that you’ve had a moment to pick up your jaw from the floor and process my “everything” bag (and believe me, it all fits and yes, I do carry around with all of this stuff), what say you?  Do you think the term “everything but the kitchen sink” was coined after a peak into my bag? Heh!  Now, what’s in YOUR bag?!?!

{‘Tis the season to buy shoes…}

Happy Friday sweet peas!!!  The Holiday crazies is upon us and we are now in mid shopping mode.  I’m not sure what has possessed me this month but my obsession with shoes has reached an all time high this season.  Welcome to my world of BOGO (By One, Get One).  I have no business being at the Mall but I made the dreadful mistake of going during lunch this week.  I must have blacked out somewhere along the way because the next thing I know I  am back in my car with four boxes of fabulous footwear.  Holy mother of shoes!  

Shoes:  Charlotte Russe Shoes – 8.0 /  $30

Wishing you an amazing weekend my darlings! 

xoxo

Wordless Wednesday

There is nothing like a little shopping therapy…

Wordless Wednesday

Vintage Balenciaga

 

 

 

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Valentine’s Day Pampering

Going it solo this Valentine’s Day darlings? If so, then it is high time that you give yourself the love you deserve by treating yourself to something fabulous.  Here are a few of my yummy suggestions:

Images: Veuve Clicquot 1998 Brut Rose La Grande Dame  | Black Caviar Scrub | Orchidee Imperiale Rich Cream Basic  | Champagne-Truffles | Trish McEvoy Face Vitamin C Cream | Jenny Packham |  Cappuccino

 ♥ Happy ‘Hearts’ Day my treasures! ♥

 

 

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Holiday ‘Fiestas’ and Other Nerve-racking Fashion Moments

Here we are, one month and some change shy of 2011 and as of yet, I haven’t managed to eat my way to super skinny and fabulous.  You would think that by this point I would have just given in to all of my size 8, Latina curves and va-va-voom-ness but quite frankly, I’d prefer a bit more flatlands on this body than all of these mountains (i.e. the bubbies and my derrière).  Sure, I could have exercised myself into a nonexistent dress size but my list of excuses weighed down my ample butt.  Now the holiday invites are quickly multiplying in our mailbox and the angst of choosing the perfect dress for all of these extravaganzas has me completely flummoxed.  The husband, thankfully, doesn’t have these issues because he can wear anything he wants and still look like my Mr. McDreamy but this isn’t about him.  Let’s get back to my dilemma.  =)

So, do I go short and leggy?  This dress would require my thighs to undergo a rigorous treatment of love whacks and pat-downs of a rolling pin.  Perhaps I exaggerate but a few thigh treatments at the spa may be in order if I go this route.  These legs MUST be up to snuff before I sashay my sassy self in this little confection of loveliness.

Do I go long and svelte?  This sleek number would require the – ahem – TWINS to climb up onto a stepladder and harness themselves up and out in order to keep them in saluting formation. Hmmm…maybe I can squeeze in a ‘bubbie’ appointment for a slight tuck and lift before the fiesta countdown. Heh!

Or do I go camouflage ‘caliente’ in this simple but spicy little treat? This may be just the ticket to hide any unsavory pooch puffs.

Sigh.  No matter how I go about this process, just getting to the “WOW” will be no picnic.

Wordless Wednesday

The End of My Affair with Jimmy Choo (Shoes)

Dear Choo: (You know you love it when I call you by your pet name)

The Husband is on to us.  I can no longer parade you around town or meet you in clandestine boutiques.  I no longer care how many incentives you throw my way.  The Husband is no longer buying into my “oh, this old thing?” routine.

You barely ever go on sale and let’s not discuss how you’re cutting into my slush fund.  Yes, I know that we looked good together.  You, on my feet, were all splendid and fabulous but I can’t afford to take you to all those lavish affairs anymore.  You’re high maintenance and require too many accoutrements.  It’s almost impossible to dress you down without looking like I tried too hard.  Your demands on my time and money are bordering on the absurd and frankly, my interest now lay in another, less costly, pair of designers.  

I know. Sigh.  My love for you has lasted over a decade but all delicious things must come to an end.  I’ve decided to start dating another name brand.   I only tell you because I don’t want you to see me around town, pairing up with another sexy set of stilettos without informing you first.  So, for now, I’m calling it quits.  No, no…I don’t need your new flyer to yet another flagship store.  You no longer hold the same allure for me.   When the economy improves, perhaps, mon ami, we can date again.  But, until then lover, back in the box you go.

xoxo,

Josie