I Really Really Need These f-troupe Black Boots!

The basic black boots I currently own I wear about three to four times per week, and I've worn them so much that there's almost no difference between their soles and asphalt. They're from the '80s, and I found them in a scary thrift store in a rather scary part of Paris, but it was all good because I got them for like 10 Euros. But that was about three years ago and one original sole ago. It is time. to. move. on. Perhaps to these?

($190, f-troupe, CandyStoreCollective.com)

Like the Ayla boots I love -- I have them in Tokyo and Manhattan -- they're wide at the top to accommodate soccer-player calves (even if/ when you don't play soccer, ahem!) They also remind me of Golden Goose boots, but they're about 1/10th the price. AND they're on sale! I think Imma getum!

Celebritati la evenimente: Premiile Oscar 2009

Premiile Oscar sunt o oportunitate minunata pentru celebritati sa straluceasca pe covorul rosu si pentru designeri sa-si promoveze creatiile.
Dupa ce au ales, au asortat si au ajustat, iata cu ce au pasit in lumina reflectoarelor cateva participante si preminate.
Alicia Keys a adus putina culoare pe covorul rosu cu rochia liliachie Armani Prive. Miss Keys a accesorizat cu bijuterii Leighton din secolul 19, sandale Jimmy Choo si clutch Zufi Alexander

O alta aparitie in mov - Lisa Rinna in Gustavo Cadile toamna 2009. Un mare minus pentru coafura sauvage.

Le Bal des Sirènes, colectia lui Zuhair Murad pentru sezonul primavara/vara 2009, a fost preferata mea dintre toate colectiile din cadrul Paris Haute couture Fashion Week si abia asteptam sa vad una din rochiile lui pe covorul rosu. Rochia de mai jos este absolut superba, dar nu purtata de Miley Cyrus. Bijuteriile sunt Neil Lane si clutch-ul Mary Norton.

Rochia Christian Dior Haute couture a transformat-o pe Sarah Jessica belle of the ball. Buclele lejere ii dau un aer fresh.

Beyonce intr-o rochie sirena, ceva obisnuit pentru ea, mereu poarta acest gen de rochie, creata de mama ei Tina Knowles pentru House of Dereon. Stim ca poti mai mult Bee!

Cea mai buna actrita in rol secundar in "Vicky Cristina Barcelona", Penelope Cruz, a aratat fabulos in rochia Pierre Balmain Haute couture, o piesa demna de muzeu, creata in anii'50. Ca accesorii a ales diamante Chopard de aproape 3 milioane de dolari si un clutch Judith Leiber.

Castigatoarea a Premiului Oscar pentru rolul din "The Reader", Kate Winslet, a optat pentru o rochie asimetrica Atelier Yves Saint Laurent by Stefano Pilati si a accesorizat cu diamante Chopard.

Din nou intr-o tinuta all black, deja a devenit predictibila - Angelina Jolie in Elie Saab si clutch Lana Marks alaturi de Brad Pitt in Tom Ford. Smaraldele Lorraine Schwartz au salvat look-ul Angelinei.

Jennifer Aniston a ales o rochie Valentino Couture din colectia de primavara 2009, sandale Jimmy Choo si diamante Bulgari.
Imi place impletitura din parul ei si faptul ca a facut ceva cu suvitele mereu drepte care devenisera plictisitoare.

Amazing Chinatown Wedding Cake

I was in Chinatown this afternoon for dim sum, and on my way back to the train I saw this INSANE wedding cake in the window of what wasn't even a wedding bakery type place. Just a regular roll-and-coffee Chinese bakery. The insane cake was plastic and constructed of several different levels, most of them dusty and seemingly tacked on like a pastry afterthought. The most absurd part -- one tier had ambiguously ethnic brides- and groomsmen, while the very top had this Precious Moments-looking couple. It sorta says a lot of about race in America, specifically in Chinatown, when there wasn't even an Asian couple up on top, and the next group down were some handmaidens or someting -- Puerto Rican? Black? Indian? -- and were basically subserviant to the Whities, who weren't even "human" but Hallmark-licensed cartoons. WTF? It was so busted. So I did the only reasonable thing there was to do -- take photos to share with you. Enjoy(-ish!)

Fashion Week: Temperley London

Temperley London's Fall 2009 Collection demonstrates the importance of accessories and how the mixing of genres and contrasting colors adds drama.

Fashion Week: Vivian Tam

A lot of purple and red combinations with ruffly detail for Vivian Tam's fall collection.

Oscars 2009: Who Will Win?

Finally... it's Oscar day! After a month of discussing whether Slumdog Millionaire will win Best Picture or if Kate Winslet will finally get her long-awaited golden statue, the moment has finally arrived.



As huge lovers of movies and all things Hollywood, we thought we'd share our picks for the top 6 categories. Our choices are based on industry buzz, personal preference, and gut feelings. We do not under any circumstances suggest you use our picks for any Oscar pool you might be doing...

Best Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
Yes, we realize this is the safe choice. But with the amount of buzz this movie has generated, we feel it's an absolute no-brainer. Every now and then, the Academy votes for the feel-good movie of the year--and Slumdog looks like the next big winner.

Best Director: Danny Boyle, Slumdog Millionaire
Do you see a trend? We think they'll sweep these top two awards. Beg to differ?

Best Actor: Mickey Rourke, The Wrestler
We're not huge fans of Mr. Rourke but his performance was amazing and well respected across Hollywood. Many think Sean Penn may nab this one but we're going with our gut and picking Mickey. (Now if only he'd stop stalking Evan Rachel Wood...)
Best Actress: Kate Winslet, The Reader
Winslet's Oscar win is long overdue--we know it, she knows it, even the Academy knows it. Let's hope the universe works itself out and she wins a golden statue tonight. We heart Kate.

Best Supporting Actor: Heath Ledger, The Dark Knight
Because his performance was THAT GOOD. He commanded your attention while onscreen and delivered an almost-perfect performance. The academy will most definitely recognize this with a win.
Best Supporting Actress: Penelope Cruz, Vicki Cristina Barcelona
You couldn't take your eyes off her. She's an underrated actress who just might come into her own tonight.

Penelope si Monica Cruz for Mango spring/summer 2009

Surorile Cruz, Penelope si Monica, au inceput in 2007 o colaborare cu Mango, care a avut un mare succes.
Cele doua sunt la ce-a de-a patra colectie pentru brandul spaniol si propun pentru sezonul cald creatii ce au avut ca surse de inspiratie anii'70 si '80, vestimentatia masculina, natura.
Bluzele cu maneci voluminoase, pantalonii cu talie inalta, sacourile si trenciurile clasice, rochiile mini pentru ocazii speciale in nuante pastelate compun cea mai noua colectie Penelope si Monica Cruz pentru Mango.
Cateva din preferatele mele:




Campania publicitara pentru colectia de primavara/vara 2009
Sedinta foto pentru campania publicitara s-a desfasurat la Londra. Penelope si Monica au fost fotografiate de Mert and Marcus.
cardigan - 115,90 ron, top - 169,90 ron, jeans - 189,90, colier - 199,90 ron

trenci - 439,90 ron, pantofi - 509,90 ron, bratara - 85,90 ron

rochie - 399,90 ron

jacheta - 219,90 ron, jeans - 205,90 ron

cardigan - 179,90 ron, pulover - 169,90 ron, pantaloni - 169,90 ron, bratara - 139,90 ron

bluza - 135,90 ron, bratara - 95,90 ron

rochie - 395,90 ron, bratara - 195,90 ron

credit: penelope-cruz.org, mango