All The Pretty Pictures...

I'm really hoping that this Christmas (yes, I know it's a little early to be discussing the season of giving but hey, gotta let momma know early what I want so she can plan accordingly :-) ), to receive some great fashion books for my coffee table. And you thought people in fashion didn't read! Yes, these books are generally larger in size compared to the standard size books on the shelf, and there tends to be a lot of pictures as opposed to words...I'm still trying to see where the issue is coming in.

To me, books are sorta like the ever evolving world of blogging. Some blogs are a little too wordy (for me) with little to no pictures, some blogs have great photos to accompany the blogger's thoughts, ideas, opinions, etc., and then there are those blogs that are full of pretty pictures. Get my drift? These books are full of pretty pictures, ideas, and thoughts on some of the most influential people in the industry - just like most of the blogs on the world wide web today. Hope my mom is taking notes :).

Drinking The Kool-Aid...

Silly Bandz


Silly Band gift from Senior Fashion Market Editor at Vogue

So I'm sure you're all very much aware of the silicone, oddly shaped craze that's sweeping the nation faster than a play by play of a good ole' American Ball Game. Silly Bandz as they're called, are the latest accessory to adorn what was the coolest kid on the playground's arm...well that was until adults, hippies, and fashionistas hopped on the trend.

It's actually quite funny how something that retails for $3.99 and is made out of silicone, that's pretty much a rubber band at the end of the day, is the coolest, illest, sickest accessory on the market - in my opinion, of course :-). Style.com recently posted on style icon herself, Mary-Kate Olsen, donning a Silly Band at a press appointment for The Row. I really didn't get what the hype was all about until I went to a friend's party one day and was given one as a party favor. I wore it mostly with everything because I thought it looked great with my normal line-up of MK watch and bracelets combo. The pop of color was pure perfection actually. I definitely had no idea that true fashionistas were running through the offices at top fashion bibles wearing them either, until I met with one said fashionista this week and she basically gave me her "WILD" shaped Silly Band. Wild I know...how's that for irony. The editor was Meredith Melling Burke, Senior Fashion Market Editor at Vogue (yes, that Vogue).

The conversation went a little like this...
Me: You're wearing Silly Bandz?! Which ones are they?
MMB: (Taking them off her wrist) This one's a shark, this one's a sword, and this one is pretty cool, it says "WILD".
Me: Oh that's really cool...I mean wild!
MMB: Yea...do you want it?
Me: Are you sure (Almost reaching for it before hearing her confirmation).
MMB: Sure! You can have it!

Yep, and that's pretty much how someone I idealize in the industry gifted me her Silly Band. The entire experience was life changing...yes, receiving a Silly Band from a Vogue Editor is that big of a deal! I mean, you can trade em with your friends and other people...but how many can get one from Meredith Melling Burke? I now have a total 4 Silly Bandz that I wear everyday - a pair of sunglasses, a guitar, a walrus, and the word "WILD".

Anyone else sipping the kool-aid...

A Well Balanced Meal...

Deciding to live off Cherrios and strawberries until I've saved enough money for my PS1. End of story. Happy Sunday.

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Grey Skies Are Gonna Clear Up...

I pulled out my Burberry wellies (I feel I should call them wellies being that they're from a UK based brand and all) and decided to go out and pick up my much required weekend reading. American Vogue, Paris Vogue, Italian Voge, Paris Vogue's Spring/Summer Fashion Week Collections Special Issue, and VMag Size Issue, both covers. Had mixed berries over waffles, poached eggs and bacon.

And while the the skies didn't clear up, boy did I have on my happy face.