MIA

I've been planning a wedding and working out non-stop ( due to aforementioned wedding).

Blogging is pretty much not on my plate of focused activities these days.

Follow me on twitter, though, I always have time for 140 character statements.
http://twitter.com/lacoque

The dress is Cymbeline and only a dream. I have a funny story to share about it post-wedding.

Because I love Blair and Julie Haus

I received this sweet email from Julie Haus, this dress is awesome! I would order one if I wasn't going to be massively broke already form condo shopping.

We have a special opportunity to offer our loyal customers. You can save $60 off a limited edition dress that is exclusively available on our web site. The Mrs. Moon dress is part of the Spring 2009 collection. Leighton Meester wore the sample to our runway show and was featured in InStyle, Us Weekly, People, and several other media outlets.

To get the $60 discount simply enter the following promotional code into the box on the product page:
moondress60
Add the dress to your cart then view your cart and the discount will already be applied. Total cost will be $300 (plus shipping and tax).
http://www.juliehaus.com/public/prod422.aspx

You must order the dress by March 17th. Note that the dress is custom made per your order, so it will take 7-10 days to ship to you. This dress can be exchanged for a different size, but not returned. For you sample sale hunters – unfortunately the dress will NOT be available at our sample sale later this Spring – so get one while you can. The dress will not be sold in stores and we are not producing that many. It is first come first serve until the fabric runs out.

Julie and I wanted to show some appreciation for your loyalty and felt it appropriate to lift some spirits this Spring.

It's New York Fashion Week, Mes Petits Choux

Oh yeah,

Who knows the #1 Reason why I stalk NYFW and NYFW online pics?
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Of course, the fashion, but really....to spot former Tyra Possums, Duh.

New York Fashion Week Fall 2009, means there are lots of fashion events inside and outside the Bryant Park tents. I have been able to hit up a few amazing shows on this very blog and hope to see my Goddess, Diane Von Furstenberg next week. Mostly, though, it's fun to see what are former reality wannabe models are up to (America's Next Top Models). The majority of them tend to hit up non-Bryant Park events, but I suspect we will see a few of the quality contestants hitting up the tents.

First we have the What's Sexy Victoria's Secret Party? I'll tell you what is NOT SEXY, the Drag Queen and Train Wreck below...

Scaridee!!!


Jasqueen


I adore the black lipstick trend at Rachel Roy, and the clothing. Very 1990s grunge-goth-chic. Hooray, are the 80's finally over???


Um, Someone get this girl a Shake Shack Burger, Cheese Fries, and Shake. pronto. Really, haven't we come so far??? Wait, Jessica Simpson, Gossip Rags, we really haven't come far at all.


I end this post with a little love for Little J.



Thank you Getty Images for your Amazing Pics.

2008 Favorite Things

It's that time of year to reflect before looking ahead and anew...

I know, I know it is almost the end of January.....

Лучше поздно чем никогда (luche pozna chem nikagda or better late than never)

I had a tumultuous year, many up and down (Очень (ochin or very) down) moments but I would not have changed a thing. All of it made me an even more uber-fabby individual if that is even possible.

My favorite 2008 "things" (in no particular order)

• The Tao of Tea: Rooibos (royboss) tea - The last few months I have been unable to crawl out of my dark cave w/o the "red espresso" of South Africa. It's called the red espresso but it is un-caffeine. You can brew this bitch all day and she never gets bitter. There is a magical jolty-ness to it which kepes me from missing the cafe, but it doesn't affect my sensitive skin like an triple espresso with a shot of vanilla can often do.

TRY IT - my favorite rooibos is the teaspot red rocks, it has vanilla mixed in giving it a great subtle sweetness.

• The Tao of Fun: Meeting many new friends in my 'hood, which led to many fun evenings of Gossip Girl, Monday Movie Nights, Drunk Art Openings, indie concerts galore, LES, road trips and much MUCH more. Lest not forget fellow summer of fun friend, blogger and world saver. Follow her along on her South African Volunteering Adventures on her blog, Live Free Or Braii Hard.

• The Tao of Creativity: Creating patterns and instructions for my Arm Candy bags. Well, I had higher hopes but I did get one pattern drafted and posted by hand and even sold a handful. Keep your eye out for my fold over clutch and DIY pattern with is so close to being done!

• The Tao of Solo Travels: Paris in the Spring Time. L.O.V.E. What more do I need to say?
  

• The Tao of Love: The Мальчик (malchik).

• The Tao of Pedicures: The Ped Egg - (Thanks Kristen!), It works and I love it, I am not much of a made for tv purchaser, but in the ped egg, I believe.

• The Tao of Music: So much great music this year from cheese-tastic goodness and serious melodies. I bounced around to the new Lucinda Williams (love honeybee), The Pierces (pop geniuses) , Lady GaGa, Against Me!, The Raconteurs, Emilyn Brodsky and Heartless Bastards.

• The Tao of Fashion: Ruffles, duh.