taking it all in

Oh sale season, how you torment me. Ssense, Net-a-porter, Barneys, Rebecca Minkoff, DVF... when will the madness end? My Barneys sale favorites that are especially haunting...

1. Etoile Isabel Marant button down
2. VPL shorts
3. Gianvito Rossi for Altuzarra heels
4. Nailed bracelet

CURRENTLY: WINTER SALE PICKS!

Clockwise from left:

1. Isabel Marant Rejan coat $1525 $765

2. VEDA Swing coat w leather sleeves $737 $293.99

3. Cobra Society boots at Satine- call Catherine at 323.655.2142 to order!! $795 $156

4. Alexander Wang Diego bucket bag $825 $495

5. Rag and Bone Durham boots $495 $197.99

Get em while they're haute. 

xo

I can't stop obsessing over

... these goodies still available on Net-a-porter and Barney's..

1. LD Tuttle cutout ankle boots $525 $157.50

2. Isabel Marant Gatsy suede pumps $680 $340

3. Isabel Marant Cleane bootie $730 $289

4. Reed Krakoff wedge ankle boots $795 $238.50

Originally I was dead set on the Reed booties but then of course Barney's came along with their 60% off sale and interfered with my decision making capabilities. So what to do when faced with such a dilemma? Since it's so tempting to just charge everything to the card (and say that it's your Christmas present to yourself), I decided to make a list and stick to these rules:

1. Try on the shoes

Alas, this wasn't possible with #1 or #4 so I moved onto step 2:

2. Comfort

I am a boots woman. Being able to walk about pain free and still look amazing is high on my priorities list. Not all women feel the same way so moving on to step 3...

3. Wearability or CPW (Cost Per Wear)

How many times are you going to wear it? Are you wearing said lusted item to work and happy hour? Do you even have a reason to wear heels much? Me personally, not really. Like I said, comfort is key for me. That being said, I'm knocking out #2 right now.

4. Wardrobe Compatibility

Are you purchasing said item to spice up your wardrobe or to complete an outfit(s)? Take stock of your closet and really look at what you already have vs. what you need. I own 2 pair of tall black boots so luckily all of these are still on the safe list. I also like to wear shoes across seasons so again, all safe. However, most of my outfits are leg baring so #3 would look pretty ridiculous with cutoffs. Down to #1 and #4 as remaining contenders...

5. Price vs. Desire

Now that we've determined what we need vs. what we don't need, really be honest about what you can spend. With a difference of $81, you could either 1) save the difference for a future purchase, 2) pay your electricity bill, or 3) just chock up the loss to indulging in your one true love aka shoes. While I do appreciate the quality, color and comfort of the wedge boot, I don't love it. The boots however, I find extremely unique and interesting, what with the cut out pattern and inscription along the back. 

I believe we've found our winner!

LD Tuttle, welcome to our humble abode. 

Remember, save your pennies where you can because there's always going to be something that we want. Always.

"I look good. I mean really good. Everyone! Come see how good I look!"

xo

Sunday @ Fred's

Expecting a mad house always makes shopping a sale that much better when you're the first in the door and there's only you and the staff, their hands cupped around hot coffee and blinking away their late nights.  Today was an off day... beginning with a mysterious earthquake that the world has no record of but that my boyfriend swears happened, a sleepless night/morning, a mixed up Starbucks coffee order, and then missing a Bar Method class due to no parking. 

I baulked at first, declaring that I hated Los Angeles for all it's evilness and mean tricks. But then I resigned myself to being the first in the door at the annual Fred Segal sale where I picked up a cashmere slouchy beanie, basics, and a wool plaid vest that I'm quite tickled by. 

Hoping that fall is here to stay so I can show it off in a post later this week. The outfit posts have been lacking, and for that I'm disgusted with myself, but then I remember that this blog is for me to share the things that make me happy, and so that's what I'll remain true to. 

"Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius, and it's much better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring."- MM

xo

Mondays just got a little sweeter

LD Tuttle sandals & kooba bag

::Mondays haven't really been associated with the despairing notion of  oncoming drudgery since I quit taking on desk positions and I must say, it's pretty awesome only having to be concerned with whether or not my car is on the right side of the street cleaning sign. Who knows how long this good fortune will last though so here's hoping...

::To get the week started off in the right direction, we took in a double feature at the Grove with a friend of ours who also happens to be a horror fanatic (Just to be clear, CJ way moreso than I). Fright Night was pleasantly one of the better of remakes in this horrible trend of replication that has been escalating in cinema. 30 Minutes or Less was the chaser and tons of laughs- I have high hopes for Jesse E. that he'll be able to transition to older pieces without crashing and burning.

::That delicious looking concoction is an almond croissant from Bread Bar. I tell you, it's the best pastry I've ever eaten. The best. I just had to have one before heading to the movies or I wouldn't be able to focus. And the sandals I wore are unbelievably comfortable! At first glance they look a tad intimidating, what with the never-ending laces but oh my, they are so chic on. I found them at a steep discount at Creatures of Comfort on Melrose and thus far, I have yet to see another girl in them so that alone makes them all the more special. I really get a kick out of girls jabbing their boyfriends and pointing at my feet. 

Today is gonna be the day.

xo