Fashion Therapy: May 2010

Thursday, May 27, 2010

If Money Were NO Worry...

all the gorgeous things I would have!!! Okay, you probably would too, but most of you would have to hire me to pick them out for you...ANNNNYHOO! So I thought it would be fun to actually look and post some of them. Just daydreaming and wishful thinking, like any other poor little gal out there. P.S. if you do have this kind of money, I lovingly accept gifts, just email me for my mailing address (wink). Here we go....

Agent Provocateur Zahra Swimsuit $790

Sonia Rykiel Benedicte Heels $440

Paule Ka Velvet Wedges $800

Jack Vartanian Hangcuff Bracelet $9,380

Rochas Leopard Purse $2,155

Dior Precieuses Rose Necklace $ price upon request

Thierry Lasry X Sresis Asphixy Sunglasses $325

Sang A Lizard Clap Bag $895

Prada Thong Sandals with Crystals $1,150

Cesare Paciotti Excel Slingbacks $760

Givenchy Optical Print Wedges $1,700

Celine Luggage Bag $1,850

Beavaldes Tristan Necklace $1,795

Gryphon New York Silver Biker Jacket $495

Jil Sander Lizard and Wood Wedges $1,955

Dolce and Gabbana Miss Sicily Bag $2,350

Giambattista Valli Animal Print Jacket $4,300

Miu Miu Platform Mary Janes $1,495

Wendy Brandes Amethyst, Tsavorite and 18K Gold Marie Antoinette Ring $12,500

K. Brunini Water Buffalo Horn, 18K Gold Diamond and Pearl Earrings $4,000 - $15,000

Nicholas Kirkwood Fluro Python Lace-up Sandals $1,218

Damaris Alluring Bra and Panties $420

Alejandro Ingelmo Bianca Booties $525

Alexander McQueen Heart Peep Toe Pump $589

Delfina Delettrez Enamel and Silver Frog Ring with Crown $540

Leica M7 Edition Hermes' Camera $14,500

Casadei Triple Platform Pump $590

Kotur Kiltenplan Cadeau Clutch $495

Moncler Audrey Wool Coat $1,600

Alexander McQueen Red Ornate Skull Clutch $2,735

Hermes' Collier de Chein Bracelet $1,000

Giuseppe Zanotti Platform Boots $825

Burberry Barbwire Necklace $590

Balmain Motorcycle Jacket $12,050

Christian Louboutin Jeweled Platforms $2,830

Miu Miu Studded Gloves $350

I'll also just accept the cash (wink)!

XOXO

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Hair & Hosiery Clean Up the Gulf?

We have all heard about the huge oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and all the efforts to clean it up. I believe that we all can take some time in between shopping and doing our makeup to try and find out as much as possible about what is going on, how it is effecting our Eco-system and what it is doing to the birds and animals of that area.

Here are a few facts for you:

Tuesday, May 18, that they have now documented 156 dead sea turtles, 12 dead bottle nose dolphins, and 35 oiled birds. By Monday, May 24, pelicans that had recently been removed from the endangered species list were showing up in the Gulf region covered in oil.

While new underwater video released by BP on May 18 showed oil and gas gushing in ominous billows from the underwater well, neither BP nor the government has provided an accurate estimate yet for the amount of oil leaking from the underwater well.

The BP oil spill also took an odd turn in the direction of independent scientific help on Wednesday, May 19, when BP approved the use of six $24 million oil centrifuge devices that were created by a team funded by Kevin Costner, after the Exxon Valdez oil spill.

More than a month after the oil rig exploded in the Gulf of Mexico, efforts to contain the BP oil spill have failed and Louisiana shore lines are under siege from heavy crude oil.

The White House is now saying "the worst": the BP oil spill will go down as the worst in U.S. history.

The spill is estimated at over 590,000 gallons as of day 35!

Here are a few photos:

And now here is what you can do to help...

"One innovative nonprofit has an oddly stylish solution to help with the spreading oil slick in the Gulf of Mexico: using an unlikely pairing to clean it up—hair and hosiery! Since 1998, Matter of Trust has been collecting donations of oil-absorbing human hair and animal fur to clean up after the thousands of oil spills that happen each year. The hair and fur donations are made into mats and booms, which use old nylon stockings to keep clippings together. To help, volunteers in the Gulf region are hosting “Boom-B-Q’s” (boom-making parties), and over 300,000 salons in the U.S. are donating hair clippings to the nonprofit’s hair-collecting program, which means you might already be part of this great cause every time you get you get a trim. But Matter of Trust still needs help. “We now need the costly mesh used to carry the boons across the beaches,” says Lisa Gautier, President of Matter of Trust. That’s why Gautier and her husband are encouraging cash contributions, with a promise to personally match monetary donations dollar-for-dollar up to $50,000. “This movement is better than we ever imagined, but we still need the funds to transport the booms,” Gautier said. “The volunteers at the Boom-B-Q’s would be very grateful!” Watch the video above to learn more about the program and visit matteroftrust.org/contribute to donate via Paypal." (InStyle.com)

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

For the Love of Corsets & A Great Deal!

Here is a website for those of you that not only enjoy lingerie, but love a great deal too! Lingerie Diva has some fabulous stuff (corny stripper shit too) and at great prices. I bought a waist cinch from them and I love it! It's made really well and I didn't have to pay hundreds of dollars for it! This site also has so many super cute corsets, if you are a corset lover like myself, but can't really fit them into your budget. I picked out a few of my favorites, but there are so many more! Go! Look! Buy! Be HOT! http://www.lingeriediva.com/

Leather "Madam Dee" Corset & G-String $129.15