shoes.
after sorting through what seemed like thousands of horrible shoes on bluefly, i finally found a pretty pair. it was like hunting for treasure, except much less rewarding.
Constanca Basto 'Rocca' pumps
Bluefly, $134.99 (from $269)
so effing funny.
while the message is certainly the best part of this t-shirt, the fact that the print is actually on the inside is mind-bogglingly cool.
Die Hipster Scum T-shirt
Urban Outfitters, $24
cheap, colorful colander.
having a colander would probably make my life easier, i think.
Melamine Colander
Crate & Barrel, $3.50 (on sale, in outlet)
rain. please.
this lame-ass weather better not screw me out of a rainy springtime and summer.
Kivet Umbrella
Crate & Barrel, $21.95 (on sale, in outlet)
orange you going to think of a more clever title than this?
the packaging for these candles is so pretty, i just want to eat it up.
Henri Bendel Home Scented Candle
Bath & Body Works, $26
byob&bw.
i'm glad bath and body works finally got hip to it and started carrying lines other than that same boring line of their own. their selection now includes: c.o. bigelow, fekkai, fresh, henri bendel, jaqua, murad and patricia wexler, among others.
lemon body cream
Bath & Body Works, $24
it's in the bag.
an insane collection of bags, with an even greater selection of prints. my favorite is the hibiscus chenille...i want it in a clutch. speaking of which, you can design your own. same price, too!
p.s. shout out to libbey (just wanted to say 'shout out'...). thanks for the tip. this is a fantastic site.
Lucy Bag in Whirlygig
1154 LILL Studio, $90
funny little bags that don't make sense.
for such an odd little site, they do have some enchanting things. ...like, say, this funny little bag. it (supposedly) reads (translated from french): "good morning. did you sleep well?"
other totes of note:
Dog Side Zip Tote ("where are you going? don't get lost!")
Duck Side Zip Tote ("let me kiss you! sweatie!" ...no, really, the site says sweatie.)
Goat Side Zip Tote ("i'm home. i'm going.")
Marine Duck Tote ("tout le monde est la?" ...ok, after doing research on this one via a quick google translation, i find that this says "is everyone?" which obviously makes no sense, so ignore the site-provided translations above.)
while the actual tote names may be a bit lacking in originality, you've got to hand it to them for the ubercreative and completely unsensible taglines featured on each one.
Hedgehog Side Zip Tote
Juice Planning, $24
blog entry about chocolate no. 17.
[ valentine's day gift guide, cont'd. ]
if a half-pound of truffles translated into just a half-pound of body weight, these would be nice. and, considering the valentine's day 2005 truffle debacle, i should probably stick with the store-bought.Recchiuti Hand-Rolled Bittersweet Truffles
Williams-Sonoma, $39-69
brown bag special.
i like brown, as well as big bulky bags that hold all my things.
Urban Tote by Twelve
Pink Peone, $70
a blanket that talks.
this is what i need right now as i sit in this frigid hell (aka work).
RedEnvelope, $175
for the baby.
[ valentine's day gift guide ]
Valentine's day one-piece and heart booties
babyGap, $24.50 and $12.50
so tiny, yet so much.
if the 5-inch tall barcelona is still $325, how will i ever afford the real thing?
barcelona chair, mini by vitra
UnicaHome, $325
so fresh and so clean.
i just don't buy this 'caffeine is bad for you' talk. anything that makes me feel so rejuvenated has to be good. plus, caffeine applied to your skin is supposed to be good for it. i swear. i don't make these things up.
Shower Shock Caffeinated Soap
ThinkGeek, $6.99
pass it on to someone you love.
disgusting and fun at the same time. just like the real thing!
already have the clap? then try syphillis or ebola!
Clap/Gonorrhea Giant Plush Microbe
ThinkGeek, $5.99
this packaging sold me.
normally, i wouldn't buy into a product's claim to be 'a tinted body shaper in a bottle,' but i swear i am much less cynical in this grand new year. and while 'traditional hosiery' isn't my thing, i'd still give this a try. ...because i know my long, skinny, tanned legs are only a moisturizer away.
philosophy the big skinny body bronzer
Beauty.com, $25
mamas, don't let your babies grow up to be emo.
first, let me say i don't normally condone the use of willie nelson for lame, emo-type t-shirts.
BUT this one is funny. and, really, when you think about it, can you imagine anyone more sincere than willie himself wishing you a nice day? i know i can't.
Willie Nelson T-shirt
eBay, $5.95 (with one day left to go)
rrrooowww...
that rhymes with 'cow.' or 'wow.' it is a cat-like sound. like a sound a puma might make. so yeah...
since i don't actually engage in any physical activities (on the court, field, track, etc.), i just need a simple, sporty-type shoe like this. plus, puma is where it's at.
Puma Speed Cat
THE PUMA STORE, $75
subscribathon 2006 (part six).
when i first discovered cjr, i spent hours sorting through back issues in my college's library.
it has been a few months since my last issue came, which means i am way overdue for a subscription renewal.
it's a nice way to feel like i am still learning something and that my soul isn't slowly dying as i blog away in the workplace.
Columbia Journalism Review
Amazon.com, $10 (one-year subscription)
subscribathon 2006 (part five).
i'm starting to realize this would have been easier if i had packaged my magazines in just one entry, but i'll keep at it...
allure is a real beauty magazine that makes you love yourself, not hate the cover model. shit, i should be a youth mentor.
Allure
Amazon.com, $12 (one-year subscription)
subscribathon 2006 (part four).
let's face it. these are the same magazines...thank god. so now i can enjoy the pleasures of lucky twice a month. the launch of domino is my no. 1 happy event of 2005.
Domino and Lucky magazines
Amazon.com, $15 (one-year subscription to each)
subscribathon 2006 (part three).
if you can't beat them, join them.
actually, that's not the euphemism i was looking for. it was supposed to go more like 'if you can't be there, read about it.'
this is a new addition to the subscription collection.
New York magazine
Amazon.com, $17.97 (one-year subscription)
subscribathon 2006 (part two).
this is the magazine that helps you stay on top of all things cultured.
receiving this weekly, literary staple will quickly overwhelm. it's like moby dick in magazine form, BUT it is worth it. carry it with you...read a bit here; read a bit there. yeah, you'll feel a huge sense of regret and anxiety when you check your mail and the next one is already there, but, like i said, it's worth it.
The New Yorker
Amazon.com, $46 (one-year subscription)
subscribathon 2006 (part one).
and we begin with a year-in, year-out favorite. this is the magazine that makes it OK to read celebrity gossip.
beautiful people and scandal. you can't go wrong.
Vanity Fair
Amazon.com, $18 (one-year subscription)
subscribathon 2006.
so, being the beginning of the year, the time when my last year's gift subscriptions have nearly come to an end, it is time to reevaluate my periodical needs. seeing as my magazine reading habits haven't changed in a good 10 years, this year's collection probably won't be much different than in year's past. but i am looking to spice it up a bit with some new literature. here, you will find those new picks and some old favorites.
-magazine whore
come on...you know it's cute.
the death of this plant would seem so much more magical since none of my other plants grew from egg shells.
Eggling
Urban Outfitters, $10
...because, sometimes, you just need a reminder.
50 Jobs Worse Than Yours
by Justin Racz, Bloomsbury
Urban Outfitters, $14.95
the dukester. that's what they call me.
no, i'm kidding. that would be embarrassing. and no, i didn't go to duke. in fact, i went to a small, midwestern school you've never heard of.
but, that doesn't mean i can't wear this. i can't help it that i have a cool name.
and, seriously, hats off to chip and pepper, who have made collegiate wear a bit more flattering and wearable for everyone.
Duke T-shirt
Active Endeavors, $63
smokin' (for lack of a better title).
this tube dress looks insanely easy to wear (says the skinny girl in the photo), but i don't think my boobs would ever agree.
Tawnya dress by Velvet (in smoke)
Active Endeavors, $154
i spy eye shine.
i think super-sheer (think bee or bamboo) shine on eyes makes for a fresh face. but dark (say, indrani) would make for dramatic, clara bow-esque eyes. that would be fun, too. plus, this one supposedly has staying power.
it probably still serves as a hair magnet. but that's the price you pay for shine.
Pout Eye Slick
Sephora, $22
it's like gold leaf for your lids.
so the holidays are over, but i'd still give these a whirl for special eye treatment throughout the year. because when is foil not fun?
Bare Escentuals Foiling Glimmers
Sephora, $46
diy clutch.
ok, not only is this bag wonderful just the way it is, but you also have the option to customize it.
if i were going to go that route, though, i'd choose eve in the pale gold textured lambskin. plus, you can also add a monogram, which is always fun. ...more fun now that it isn't being visually forced upon me by every bag-toting girl in america. plus, this monogram is tucked inside like a pretty, little secret.
Louise Textured Lambskin Clutch (in Cognac)
Lauren Merkin, $180
someday, robert...someday...
unfortunately, it won't be this year, but fate will someday take its course and we will finally meet.
lots of love,
caroline
Sundance Film Festival Official 2006 Poster
Sundance.org, $15
the pet test.
if i can keep tiny shrimp and algae alive, i like to think i could probably keep a dog alive. this is like a pet-care kit for beginners.
EcoSphere
gadget.co.uk, £69.99-£139.99
i know...i don't have a dog.
but that doesn't mean i can't be well prepared when i do find one. the fish is my favorite.
Feng Shui Dog Toys
PostmodernPets, $9-$15
dog sold separately...
...though i'd be willing to pay more if he was included.
The Cableknit Hoody Sweater
Puppies & Babies, $39
serendipitously satisfying.
i highly recommend this. it makes your lips super shiny, tasty and soft! it's a pretty light pink, too. how they do it, i just don't know.
hot chocolate lip gloss
wishingfish.com, $9.50
a charitable donation.
so, i know i blew my wad on this a while back, but i keep coming across this and i might want it even more. it's a bit more practical since i rarely drink coffee but always need money.
Lucky Beggar Purse
wishingfish.com, $27.50
