Nooooooooooooooo!

Dear Taylor...i KNOW you are unhappy and that you get so little respect at your job with Rachel Zoe but you can't LEAVE! The show will be boring without you hating everything and where will i be able to see you so i can be inspired by your wardrobe and accessories. i hope that you end up doing something amazing and challenging and that maybe perhaps you learn how to smile more often and hate humans less. Damn. That totally ruined my day. And i am not ashamed to admit it.

Raymond Pettibon

Who knew a beach towel could be so beautiful...this towel sports a painting by Pettibon of a surfer on a wave with a handwritten caption""later he could be seen in the beach parking lot, behind his van, a towel wrapped around his middle, changing out of his wet summer suit." This towel would be perfect at our house considering we live at the beach and seeing half naked people on the street changing with a towel around their waist is an every morning/evening/all day occurrence. If it weren't for the $95 price tag - for a towel! - i would be all over this purchase. But also at our house beach towels tend to vanish easily and so you never dare to spend much money on them, it's like musical towels with all the neighbors...you tend not to get attached one particular design. Especially since our next door neighbor has taken to making sweatshirts out of towels that no one immediately claims.

Seen first on Oh Joy!

Iris Barrel Apfel

Dear Iris...You are an 88 year old breath of fresh air and i was very pleased to learn about you today. I have seen your name in print before but had no idea who you actually were. I tracked you down after seeing a mention of you and read this interview with you that was done in 2005 when the Met was putting together a show based on your styling and clothes...there are too many good parts to the interview to pull out so i am just going to post the link. I hope i am as fun and elegant and endearing and spirited as you are when i am in my 80s.

"I don’t care what people think…I learned a long time ago…I was 19 and had a very traumatic experience….and I learned that I have to go to bed with myself at night and that I have to please myself…and as long as I don’t go out of my way to offend anybody that I love, upset my mother or my husband…I’ll do my own thing. And if the public doesn’t like it, it’s their problem, not mine."

While We're On Movies

One of my ALL TIME FAVORIES...A Sure Thing.

Professor: [reading Gib's Paper] 'It could be tonight,' he though as he stood in the corner, pretending to have a good time. He would meet her tonight. All his young life, he had dreamed of a girl like this. 5'6, silky hair, trim, nubile body. Nubile, by the way, is spelled with a "u".
[Continuing]
Professor: Trim, nubile body that really knew how to move. And soft, deeply tanned skin. Now as for personality traits, she needed only one. She had to love sex and all the time. To arrive at this moment, he had traveled vast distances enduring many hardships. Abject poverty, starvation, show tunes, you name it. From across the room, he saw her. She was perfect. He knew almost nothing about her and she didn't know much more about him. It was exactly how it was supposed to be. He brought her to his room. The lights were soft, the moment was right. Then she leaned over and whispered in his ear, 'Do you love me?' Thoughts raced through his mind. Did she really want him? What had he done to deserve this bounty? Does God exist? Who invented liquid soap and why? 'Do you love me?' Staring into her eyes he knew that she really needed to hear it but for the first time in his life, he knew these were no longer just words and if he said it, it would be a lie. 'Do you love me?' she whispered. 'Do you love me?' It would not be tonight. The answer was no.

The way the professor reads it is perfect and there are so many lines but you have to HEAR them and not read them because its mostly the way John Cusack (who i used to want to marry) SAYS them and the look on her face - just go and RENT IT. please.

Lady Driving: What are you gonna name it?
Allison: What?
Lady Driving: The baby.
Allison: [realizing she's faking being pregnant] Oh, the baby. Well, if it's a girl, Cynthia, and if it's a boy, Elliot.
Lady Driving: Those are lovely names.
Gib: Elliot? You're gonna name the kid Elliot? No, you can't name the kid Elliot. Elliot is a fat kid with glasses who eats paste. You're not gonna name the kid Elliot. You gotta give him a real name. Give him a name. Like Nick.
Allison: Nick?
Gib: Yeah, Nick. Nick's a real name. Nick's your buddy. Nick's the kind of guy you can trust, the kind of guy you can drink a beer with, the kind of guy who doesn't mind if you puke in his car, Nick!
[Alison looks disgusted]
Gib: [to Lady in Car] Oh, vomit. I'm sorry. Vomit.

When Harry Met Sally

Such great writing. Such a good movie!

"I love that you get cold when it's 71 degrees out. I love that it takes you an hour and a half to order a sandwich. I love that you get a little crinkle above your nose when you're looking at me like I'm nuts. I love that after I spend the day with you, I can still smell your perfume on my clothes. And I love that you are the last person I want to talk to before I go to sleep at night. And it's not because I'm lonely, and it's not because it's New Year's Eve. I came here tonight because when you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible."

"You know, I have a theory that hieroglyphics are just an ancient comic strip about a character named Sphinxy. "

Harry: [after he has run into his ex-wife] She looked weird didn't she? She looked really weird.
Sally: I don't know, I've never seen her before.
Harry: Trust me, she looked weird. Her legs looked heavy. Really, she must retaining water.
Harry: Believe me, the woman saved everything.

Sally: WhenJoe and I started seeing each other, we wanted exactly the same thing. We wanted to live together, but we didn't want to get married because every time anyone we knew got married, it ruined their relationship. They practically never had sex again. It's true, it's one of the secrets that no one ever tells you. I would sit around with my girlfriends who have kids - and, actually, my one girlfriend who has kids, Alice - and she would complain about how she and Gary never did it anymore. She didn't even complain about it, now that I think about it. She just said it matter-of-factly. She said they were up all night, they were both exhausted all the time, the kids just took every sexual impulse they had out of them. And Joe and I used to talk about it, and we'd say we were so lucky we have this wonderful relationship, we can have sex on the kitchen floor and not worry about the kids walking in. We can fly off to Rome on a moment's notice. And then one day I was taking Alice's little girl for the afternoon because I'd promised to take her to the circus, and we were in the cab playing "I Spy" - I spy a mailbox, I spy a lamp-post - and she looked out the window and she saw this man and this woman with these two little kids. And the man had one of the little kids on his shoulders, and she said, "I spy a family." And I started to cry. You know, I just started crying. And I went home, and I said, "The thing is, Joe, we never do fly off to Rome on a moment's notice."
Harry: And the kitchen floor?
Sally: [sadly] Not once. It's this very cold, hard Mexican ceramic tile.

"That's what everyone says. But, really, what's so hard about finding an apartment? What you do is look in the obituary section. You see who died, find out where they lived, and tip the doorman. What they could do to make it easier is combine the two. You know, Mr. Kline died yesterday, leaving behind a wife, two children, and a spacious three bedroom apartment with a wood burning fireplace."

Finger Art

Dear YSL Enamel Ring...yes, you have been all over the internet. Yes, you are as close to an "it" piece of jewelry as i have ever seen. Yes, you are on tons of celebrities fingers. And nope, i do not care. Despite all these things, i still think you are outstanding. I love the gold and turquoise and the chunky funky gold lumps and bumps. A little black dress and you are all one would need to make a drop dead statement at a dress up party. And for $195 you are within the realm of possibilities. Which also tends to make you harder to track down. Thank you for being you.

A-Ha!

Dear MTV...remember when you were on cable and you showed music videos almost exclusively? and those videos were creative and new and pushing the limits of what was being done with that format in music? remember that? that was awesome...can you please go back to that? i know a lot of people like the Hills, but i don't see you how got there with the name MUSIC TeleVision...

I was always so happy to see this A HA video come on...when the guy walks THROUGH the drawing and became real, i was mesmerized. plus it helped that he was cute. i would sit like two feet in front of the television and wonder how they made it.

I'd Kill Her Too

Hello Soko...you made me smile today. you remind me of my friend Jenni Witt if she was french and a singer. this song makes me laugh because it sounds like something that we all have probably done (hope it's not just me) - make up a nonsense song and sing out loud about how much you hate a boy or why your outfit makes you want to scream or that you are so annoyed at people at work. only you have a sweet keepie doll voice and a guitar player to accompany you. i like when you kiss his shoulder at the end. plus when you say "i'll kill her" it comes out more "illll keel hewr" and that is Cute with a capital C.

Kids Corner

Dear Moomah...what a lovely idea. a place for kids and parents to mellow out in together free of loud cartoons images and primary colors and full of inspiration every where you look. whoever designed your interiors, can you please have them come to my house? I love the old school room chairs and that long stripe of white framed photos that vary in size but all fit into that one stripe. And the colors! Soft whites and browns and sea greens and blues...so peaceful and calming. plus, lucky you, you have the metal navy emeco chairs that i am yearning to have around my dining room table! if i had a kid and i lived near you, i would most certainly come and hang out.

Speaking of Fake Fur...

Hello Blanket...i don't know what's gotten into me lately with the faux fur thing...but last night while i was shivering on the couch and looking for new bed linens i came across you and you rendered me speechless. Our house is SO flippin cold and frosty and i can only imagine how amazing it would feel to be wrapped up in you while reading a book in bed or watching a movie on the couch. so decadent feeling and luxurious and i LOVE an all white bed piled with different fabrics and textures, makes the room so cozy and plush. you have definitely given me something to think about...

Rowr.

Hello Leopard Jacket...i saw you yesterday in Nordstroms and fell a little bit in love. you are obnoxious and bold and fuzzy and outrageous and unlike most thing in my closet but you are delicious and i couldn't walk by you without trying you on. i was hoping you would look silly and i would forget about you but you were so soft and so much fun i got caught by a sales women doing twirls in front of the mirror. I have never purchased anything from Lucky Brand Jeans and always thought there stuff was a little clunky and full of peace sign applique cheesiness but man...you are LOVELY.

Little Black Boots

Hello Dorothea...your black boots are perfection. I like the contrast between the girly dress, the tailored blazer and the slightly worn and tough but not COMBAT boot tough boots. Being as i live in flat shoes, these boots appeal greatly to me for their comfort level, their versatility and their smooth style. I only own brown boots and need to add some black to my stash...i think these would be the perfect addition.

Long Dress and Flat Issue

Hello Anja...thank you for this outfit. i have been trying to figure out how best to pull off a long dress and flats for work. the long dresses i own are mostly meant to be worn with flip flops at the beach but i am longing for some pretty ones to wear to work to break up the pants rut i am in. and the air conditioning makes it painful to wear anything short...but finding the right flats that don't look awkward with the long length is the key. Your strappy black flats seem to fit the bill perfectly and you have pulled off the look without look swallowed by the whole outfit...my friend stacie paired a long dress with some beat up doc martens (hello 1994 again!) and that really worked as well...gave a rugged look to a feminine shape, which is my favorite combination of styles. i will have to keep my eyes open for some good long dresses that can't be described as maxi or beachy and i think the key is to stay in a darker color palette.

PS. You and your boyfriend are waaaaaaaay too good looking to be dating each other. Puts the rest of us to shame!

Hello You.

My Dearest Justin...helllllloooooo. Its no secret that i love you. that you make me laugh till i cry, that i sit here watching your videos chin in my hand with a silly grin on my face while i am supposed to be designing someone's website. i enjoy watching you so much that i forgive you for being in a horribly cheesy boyband, for the all denim suit you wore to that awards show, for the unfortunate jerry curl you used to rock. let's face it, those things were long ago and i know i have moved past them. you seem like so much fun - kind and sweet and cute and TALENTED and so fricking FUNNY. I love my husband, but i sure do have a crush on you.







(If the video doesn't play, just click again on video player and it will take you to the hulu site to watch it)

Tippy Toes

Hello Daphne...i have seen these shoes in fashion editorials, but not quite on a human being just walking around. perhaps the camera caught you at a wierd moment but i would say from the look on your face and the way your body is all tensed and leany, that those are not the most stable of footwear. Like are you REALLY walking to go get a cup of coffee down the street or are you walking three feet into a limo where you will immediately put your feet up on the seat across from you and curse the fashion world for putting you through this. Either way, i have always been intrigued by you and if there was anyone who could try this look and not come across like a complete slave to fashion it would be you. good luck.

Upclose and Personal

Hello Whales...this photos of you are absolutely stunning. Bryant Austin takes the most amazing shots of you - and so flippin up close! I can't believe you let him swim within 6 ft of you to get those pictures and i like that he spends time getting to know you so he knows which of you would be most receptive to having him so nearby. It makes me so sad seeing these to know that you are so few these days and that one day you might not even be here at all...that would be heartbreaking.

More photos are here.

ShopBop Makes It Simple

Hello ShopBop...I remember when i used to look at your lookbooks all the time - you always gave me such great inspiration for ways to put clothes together. but then i got tired of not being able to afford all the things i saw that i liked so i gave you up. BUT, i discovered this little nugget and thought that maybe we could be friends again. maybe. Mostly because the clothes that you put together pretty much embody my going to work outfit styles...boots, tight rolled up jeans, plaid shirts and scarves - although i don't own anything black really. i am in love with the Frye boots you picked, my steve maddens are similar but noooooooot quite as impressive as those lovelies. i also like that you are showcasing how many outfits you can make from a small collection of pieces since that is pretty much everyone's issue - how to get some variation from what you have in your closet and not get called out for wearing the same thing all the time and fall into the trap of being (or just feeling) BORING.

SideTable Crush

Hello little side table...you are EXACTLY what i am looking for to add to our bedroom, as long as there were two of you. you are classic and timeless, petite but roomy and the right shade of brown - are you danish teak? because that would be perfect. my family has long instilled a love for the furniture the danes churn out - especially if its something made years and years ago. i have tried to track to you down to no avail and i am pretty sure that you are out of my price range but you are perfect and i just wanted to let you know that.

I found you at This is Glamorous

Sparkle - Check, Gold - Check

Hello Sparkley Gold Dress...you are like a walking disco ball and i am picturing you looking perfect at my christmas party paired with some black tights, some sweet black booties and some Lincoln Park After Dark nails. You appear to have the ability to be both girly girl and balls to the wall outrageous and that is my favorite combonation.

Is That A Pineapple?

Hello Judith Leiber...i cannot make up my mind about your sparkle encrusted little clutches. I have heard your name before but did not know that you were the one behind those creations until one of the earlier sex and the city episodes when big and carrie are first dating and he gives her one shaped like a swan (i think) and they go to snotty party and all the snotty women carrie loathes are holding similar purses. then you appeared again in the big SATC movie through a cupcake shaped purse...your designs are all at once whimsical and obnoxious, delighful and ridiculous. But despite that some of them are so insane, some of them are also quite lovely BECAUSE of their bizarroness. I am quite fond of the camel and the set of books myself. I just think you have areally good thing going lady, if you can get people to pay 6 THOUSAND DOLLARS for a purse shaped like a stalk of asparagus covered in crystals. well done.

A few facts about Judith - she was the first woman to join the handbag-makers guild in Budapest and she escaped the holocaust because her father was able to obtain a swiss document that gave the bearer safe passage out. This pass is now shown in the holocaust museum in ny.

Why is That Your Name?

Hello Binki Shapiro...you intrigue me very much...i heard about your band Little Joy awhile ago but had forgotten all about it until i saw your photo recently and i went searching you out again. i promise i am not stalking you, it's just that i love the way you sing and that you are dating Fab from The Strokes which is only my most favorite band and the only one that i have followed around different cities to see. You sing so magnificently...i am envious of the sound of your voice. I can barely hum without making people flinch. I wish we were friends so we could drink red wine late at night with all our other friends and jam out in the living room and sing and dance and celebrate the night. I found this brief article about you and probably would have looked harder but then i remembered that i am at work...sigh.



Here is the song that Fab wrote for you that is mentioned in the article about you. It is undeniably beautiful and i would melt if someone wrote me something like that.

Studded Lobes

Hello Little Gold Stud Earrings...you have most definitely caught my eye...i have been looking for a great pair of studs to wear since i am just not that into earrings - only certain dangly ones when i get dressed up. but sometimes you just want to have a bit of ear candy and you girls fit the bill...small, gold and not too too sweet or girly. and only thirty dollars...hmmm, you and i might meet sooner than you think!

Oh wait...i just saw your friend Little Gold Studded Ring on the same site. Hmmm...perhaps you girls would be lonely without your friend...and i would hate for that to happen...

Sigh.

Hello Michelle...i think you are the definition of someone who naturally just knows their personal style to a T and doesn't try very hard to BE anybody but themselves. i admire that. you have the east coast prep casual thing DOWN and while it may not always be something i would throw on, you look perfectly lovely and sweet. And right now you are even making think i would like clog boots and i can barely even TYPE the word clog boots without gagging a little.

Oh Abercrombie

Hello Abercrombie + Fitch...my dad remembers when you sold highend ties and dress shirts for men - WHAT HAPPENED? now you are known for teeny tiny shrunken clothes, stores full of deafening techno music and cheap cologne that no woman under 25 ventures to enter and your close to being x-rated catalogs...the last time i think i walked into one i was shopping for my step-sister, walked in and walked out three seconds later deciding i would just buy her a book instead. but i have to say, these sweaters look pretty cool...i like the preppy winter on the east coast look, although $160, really? for something that appears to not have bothered with full length sleeves even though its a SWEATER, for when it's COLD...thats not exactly making me want to brave trying to flag down a teenager who hates their job and try one on...

Miss Darcy

Hello Oh My Deer...I wish that i liked you more because you make such beautiful flowers from fabric - this headband in particular makes me swoon. but you were not so kind to me when i asked you to make flower barrettes for my wedding...in fact, you pretty much could have cared less about me and even told me you had forgotten about my order and so they had ended up smooshed under a stack of mail in your house. gee thanks. they eventually showed up but they were a little scraggly and limpy and the whole deal just made me so upset that i ditched them and went flowerless with my hair do. oh well...i am glad to see you are so busy and happy you are doing well. mostly.