Eat Your Words

Since I got engaged I'm becoming more and more interested in housewares and furniture (for the registry!), particularly the ones on CB2.com, Crate and Barrel's baby sis.

Everything on CB2.com is just as chic as Crate and Barrel's inventory, but the prices are a bit more suitable for the current state of our economy. Most recently I fell in love with the CB2 Subliminal Dinnerware set, which allows me to do two of my favorite things: eat and read!



They're made from white porcelain and feature black and grey letters with hidden messages that remind you to mind your manners at the table. The Dinner Plate ($3.95) says "Clean your plate," the Salad Plate ($2.95) says "Use a napkin," and the Big Bowl ($3.95) says "Don't slurp." And when you get thirsty there's a Subliminal Cooler ($.4.50) that encourages you to "Drink up."

There Will Be More...

Looks like our darling foursome will be back on the big screen for a sequel to the hit Sex and the City Movie! Wonder if they'll give Carrie a baby to play with Charlotte's little one...

Stylish First Family-Elect

Barack and his family will have many challenges to face in the next four years, but style won't be one of them. As usual, the First Lady-Elect, Michelle Obama, looked flawless on election night in a Narciso Rodriguez dress from the designer's Spring 2009. Didn't the entire First Family-Elect look absolutely gorgeous?!!

Yes We Can!

Rosa sat so Martin could walk so Barack could run so my children can fly! I have never been more proud to be an American than I am today!

That's Just Wrong...

I try to keep this blog gossip-free and I wouldn't usually post anything that wasn't nice, but occasionally a star will wear something so horrific I am forced to call them out (as nicely as possible, of course!). Behold...

This is Bond girl Gemma Arteron at the premiere of Quantum of Solace wearing, what I am guessing is a couture American Gladiators costume. What do you think?

Ballerina Girl

Ballerina girl, you are so lovely...

Mesh Flower Headwrap, $16

Jeffrey Campbell Xster, $89.95

Snap Up Over the Knee Legwarmer, $20

ASOS Mid-Length Tu Tu, $45

Sparkle & Fade Ziegfeld One Piece, $42

Lucky Shops is Coming

Attention New York fashion mavens! Once again Lucky Magazine is hosting their fabulous shopping event at the Metropolitan Pavilion and tickets are on sale now!

Shop Thursday, November 6th from 6-9pm at the VIP Shopping Party and you'll pay $250; Friday, November 7th from 10am-7pm at First Dibs Friday and tickets are $35; or wait until Saturday, November 8th from 10am-5pm at Saturday Shop-a-thon and you'll pay just $20.

You can score up to 70% off of labels like Geren Ford, Ed Hardy, See by Chloé, Theory Accessories, and tons more. Check out the complete list of designers here. Enjoy cocktails, giveaways, and the Lucky Denim Bar. Plus, stop by the lounge and test your skills on the Nintendo DS to win shopping money!

Shop for yourself, your man, your home, or whatever! Head to LuckyShops.com to get tickets.

Dramatic New Fragrance from Comme des Garcons

There are some days when I simply can't wait for someone to develop technology that will allow us to taste, touch or smell things you find on the Internet. Today is one of those days, thanks to this...

It's the new scent from Comme des Garçons! CDG designer Rei Kawakubo worked with a British milliner to develop the fragrance, which mixes violets with hints of clove, carnation, rose, jasmine, heliotrope, and amber.

I'm mad for the sophisticated all-black bottle and mini hatbox--so dramatic and vintage! Look for this new Comme des Garçons fragrance at all flagship stores.

Say No to Drugs; Say Yes to Benefit Beauty Uppers

I've got a little brother and tons of little nieces, nephews, and cousins, so I'm constantly preaching the importance of eating all your veggies, being a good boy/girl, and, most importantly, saying no to drugs. But the clever minxes at Benefit Cosmetics have created some "uppers" I can actually condone.

Benefit Beauty Uppers ($68) is a collection of three of the brand's best-selling beauty pick-me-ups tucked neatly into a darling (I mean darling) canister that you can reuse. You'll find Dandelion, a powder that brightens and illuminates your face, Benetint, the rose-colored stain that put Benefit on the beauty map, and You Rebel Lite, a tinted moisturizer. It's an adorable gift, but make sure you get one for yourself too!

And while you're at it, order the newest Bad Gal to join the troop - Plum! BadGal Plum Mascara is an electrifying formula to brighten and beautify those pretty peepers. The purple hue will bring out that sexy little sparkle in your eyes.


Don't forget Benefit's gift to you: Free US Standard Shipping on any $50 purchase. Enter promo code PRETTY50 at checkout.

Win $5,000 Shopping Spree from Charlotte Russe!

Charlotte Russe is giving away a $5,000 shopping spree -- that's enough to buy clothes, accessories, and shoes for an entire year! It's the Charlotte Russe Shop 'Til You Drop Sweepstakes 2009, and it's going on now!

The retailer is geared toward the junior market, but you can find tons of pieces for work or play that are decidedly sophisticated (think A-line dresses and high-waisted pencil skirts). Plus, it's a great place to snatch up deals for high/low dressing. Check it out at Charlotte-Russe.com and don't forget to enter the Charlotte Russe Shop 'Til You Drop Sweepstakes everyday!