Kate is Great

Of course, while speaking of Topshop's US website launch, I have to mention the store's Kate Moss Fall/ Winter collection, which debuted along with the site. I think this is Kate's best collection yet for Topshop, with its moody rocker feel, a la Anita Pallenberg. Unlike the previous collections, I've actually got my eye on a few of these pieces: specifically the black fringe jacket and circus stripe jeans.

Coming to America. . . TOPSHOP

It may be a few more months before the US gets its own Topshop, with the New York Soho store opening this November (originally slated for an October opening, the date seems to be getting pushed back. . . ) However, you won't have to wait that long to purchase the store's fashion forward pieces stateside, as the United States Topshop/ Topman websites have finally arrived!
I know we've been able to order from the UK site for sometime, but now there's no more fussing over overseas shipping or mentally converting pounds to dollars. I'm also expecting the banishment of terms like 'waistcoat.'
I'm already compiling a wish list of favorites. . . The website promises free shipping on your first order. . . Start Shopping!

If i was a rich girl. . .

Lately, I am sadly confined to a budget that makes even the reasonably priced Marc by Marc Jacobs currently unaffordable. . . I was crazy for his Fall/ Winter collection, with its combination of mod/beatnik styles mixed with punky new wave (hitting all of my favorite subcultures).
Recently, while hunting ebay for a leather dress, (the NY Spring 2009 shows are looking heavy on bodycon 90s styles) I came across this great Marc by Marc Jacobs find from the current collection. I love the zipper details and the funnel neck. And pockets! Leave it to Marc to make the prospect of wearing leather totally casual and unintimidating.
The bidding starts at a fraction of the original price. Go ahead and bid, I promise I won't hate you.

Victoria's Shoes

And speaking of Victoria's Secret. . . I always like to check out their 'trashtastic' shoe selection on the website. So many of the heels look like stripper cast-offs or victims of an over-zealous bedazzler. Some of the latest styles I'm seeing aren't half bad, though. Or perhaps I'm just cheapening myself. Either way: a girl needs a little cheap dazzle sometimes!

Anna luvs Victoria

While perusing the latest NYLON (the one unfortunately bearing Sienna Miller on its cover), I was excited to read about an upcoming collaboration between Anna Sui and Victoria's Secret. Like most ladies, I'm a huge Anna Sui fan and have been rather pleased with Victoria's Secret's other collaborations with the likes of Betsey Johnson and Chantal Thomas.
But so far, the Anna Sui collaboration is looking a little less than stellar, though. I haven't seen anything worth charging to my Angels account. . . Perhaps there will be more?

Go West!

I'm back! (And awfully glad to have internet access again). I have to mention some of my favorite things about my trip out west:

1. Cowboys. Cowboys. Cowboys.
2. Complementary tamales and enchilladas at the hotel.
3. Amazing vintage finds, including a 60's Pucci mini dress and a cashmere 50's red sweater embroidered with white POODLES!!!
4. Delicious BBQ, and visiting with friends who live in a 40's white adobe ranch house covered floor to cieling with mid century kitsch.
5. Snow on the mountains and all over the desert ground. . . Glad I brought my cowboy boots!

Hey Folks! I'm headed out west for the week for a buying trip/ vintage extravaganza. See ya when I return!

Vintage SALE!

My apologies to those outside of Atlanta, but Stefan's Vintage is having its
bi-annual sale for the next two weeks, with everything marked 20 to 75% off!

sale at MILK

MILK LA is having a serious sale. I LOVE these looks by SRETSIS, especially the eyelet blouse made from a tessellating dove pattern. . . Hopefully I can snatch them up while they're half off!

Ebay Find

Every week ebay seller timelessvixen lists an immaculate collection of 1950s and 60s dresses and coats up for auction. The styles range from debutante prom-queen dresses with sweat heart necklines, to fur collared Lilli Anne suits, and retro space age knit mini dresses. Often her most impressive items end up getting bid out of my price range, but I always love to see what she's selling! These are a couple of my favorites items from this week. Be sure to check out her weekly auctions for some of the nicest vintage available online!

Go Targeting!

Speaking of Proenza Schouler. . . I know we're all eagerly anticipating their Go International for Target line (due to arrive in stores sometime in February. . . Anyone know the specific date?) I've seen previews of the collection on blogs such as Oh Joy!, and so far the only pieces I'm majorly coveting are the bustier-top dresses that the duo are known for. This picture makes it look like the dresses might be coming in several different colors! I haven't been this excited about Target's Go International since the debut of Luella's poof dresses! Get ready to charge up your Target card!

mall madness (and I'm not talking about the board game)

Yesterday, something possessed me to go to the mall. Foolish, I know, Christmas is days away. . . But I thought Andrew just might have to have a Ben Sherman from Urban Outfitters to round out his collection of presents.
I was wrong, so wrong! The entire scene at the mall was so nauseatingly overwhelming that I swore to myself that my mall days were over! I found nothing at Anthropologie or Urban Oufitters for myself or anyone else on my list. It was one of those days where everything seemed overpriced and poorly made. (Yes, vintage clothing has spoiled me greatly).
So for now, I'm on a mission to buy only from independently owned boutiques that carry UNIQUE, quality products. . . So I was elated today, when Seamsters' blogger Amy recommended a store named Creatures of Comfort. She mentioned that they carry (my latest obsession) Eley Kishimoto, but they also stock tons of other amazing designers(Chie Mihara, Imitation of Christ, and United Bamboo, to name a few) and at prices that are not insane!
So here's the game plan for 2007: Shop Creatures of Comfort and stock my closet with amazing finds!

Kitty Christmas

I must admit I have been neglecting my blog lately, in favor of the upcoming holiday and all of the shopping, wrapping, decorating, etc that goes with it! Luckily, I've had lots of help from Chloe and Ronnie, who enthusiastically inspect my every purchase.
This package? Approved!