'What, My Dear [Suede Skirt], Are You Yet Living?'

I've had this pink suede skirt for a little over 10 years now, and I've yet to put it in the cleaners. Why? I'm terrified that if I do, it won't come back the same (i.e., significantly lighter in color). I've had bad experiences with dry cleaning and leather/suede and have had to get rid of the piece because it was simply ruined. And so I keep this skirt in my closet, under plastic, pulling it out a few times a year. I'll just let it age gracefully...

Not a huge sock and shoe kinda gal, but when I saw these bold polka cuties in Lucky Mag., I just had to have them on my footsies.

What do you think of socks and shoes? Infantile or sweetly mature?

What I'm Wearing:

Suede Skirt: Banana Republic

Sweater: Renee C. via Need Supply Co.

Socks: Hansel from Basel via Anthropologie

Clutch: Clare Vivier

Shoes: Urban Outfitters

Necklaces: Forever 21

Bracelets: JCrew

Ring: A Peace Treaty

Lips: Mac Quick Sizzle

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'Beware the Ides of March'

When I first got dressed for these photos, I wanted to emphasize the lipstick, the jacket (excellent find and so warm though it sheds like my cats in Spring) and my awesome new fedora....didn't really work out as well as I thought - the overall look was waaaaaaaaaaaay too plain...

...enter loads of necklaces, rings and studded belt...

Looooove my new orange lip color by Mac!  Spring be damned, ain't no one can wait for you!  So, I debuted it a bit early.

What do you guys think of the color?  Would you wear it?

What I'm Wearing:
Jacket: Need Supply Co. (sold out there but you can find it at Nasty Gal here)
Black Tee: Gap
Jeans: Banana Republic
Belt: Betsy Johnson
Suede Fedora: Free People
Rings: Bird Skull - Urban Outfitters
          Knuckle - Bloomingdales
          Claw - eBay
Necklaces: Gold/Silver Cross - Mykonos, Greece
                  Diamond Cross - NYC Jeweler
                  Heart - Lucky Brand
                  Wood Talisman - Bali
Snake Earrings:  Macys
Lipstick:  Mac So Chaud (got it for free.  In case you guys didn't know this, if you recycle 7 empty Mac makeup containers, you get a free lipstick...genius!)Pin It

'And Thus I Clothe My Naked Villany'

How sad it is to see the once lush leaves tumble from the trees, strewn upon the ground dried and dead and brittle beneath my feet.  Oh harsh winter wind!  Oh brutal disparaging cold which makes mere mortals seek the fleeting comfort of warmth and wild beasts to slumber till Spring arises again.

 

Tip from a shopahaulic:

Ladies, don't forget to utilize sites such as gilt.com. ruelala.com, bluefly.com and yoox.com to name a few.  These online shops are invaluable when it comes to buying high-end desinger brands for a fraction of the cost.  You have to be super fast though with gilt and ruelala becasue the items go on sale at a certain time and sell out fast!

What I'm Wearing:
Tweed Coat:  Banana Republic
Dress:  Marc by Marc Jacobs - Gilt.com
            Orig. Price:  $398.00
            Paid:  $88.00
Shoes:   Seychelles Biography - Zappos
Belt:   Anthropologie
Tights:   Free People
Ring:  Adder Snakebite Ring - eBay
Earrings:  Lucky Brand
Nail Polish:  Essy - Sew Psyched

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My holiday wish list is a bit small this year, but I think the items pack a punch! 

I may get all, I may get some, but I know for sure, I'm definitely getting one!

ARTY OVAL RING WITH JASPER SEMI-PRECIOUS STONE - YSL

ARTY SQUARE RING WITH AMETHYST SEMI-PRECIOUS STONE - YSL

KRISTIN LEOPARD HAIRCALF CLUTCH - COACH

JCREW SPERRY TOP-SIDER SHEARWATER DUCK BOOTS (these cuties seem to be sold out before they even hit JCrew's website.  HATE WHEN THEY DON'T PRODUCE ENOUGHT TO MEET DEMAND!!!)  Hopefully, I'll be able to snag a pair.

ALEXANDER WANG DIEGO BAG

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'Thou Art a Votary to Fond Desire'

...and boy did I desire this Marc by Marc Jacobs bag!  I saw it on a girl in the street one day in July while on my lunch hour and practically ran back to the office to peruse store websites for it.  Bloomingdales seemed to be my only hope but after calling EVERY Bloomies store in the nation, (yes, I'm nuts like that) found, to my chagrin, the bag  to be sold out.  I could not believe I missed out on so fabulous a bag!

Anyhoo, I turned to my next trusty source: eBay.  It took some time (especially since I wanted this cement color) but I finally found it, bid on it, and now it's mine!  It was fairly new and still has that wonderful new leather smell!  Oh genious bag!  It holds absolutely EVERYTHING!  And as a bonus, I snagged this ultra toasty Diesel sweater : )

What I'm Wearing:
Sweater:  Diesel Miggy
               Orig. $250.00
               eBay Price:  $58.00
Top:  Anna Sui - Lord & Taylor
Belt:  Anthropologie
Pants:  Banana Republic

            Orig. Price:  $88.00

            Paid:  $8.99

Bag:  Petal to the Metal Marc by Marc Jacobs

          Orig. Price:  $498

           Paid: $350

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