"And that's another thing. I don't know what allowance my uncle makes you, but I don't mind betting you're spending double. All this," he said, including in a wide sweep of his hand the evidences of profligacy about him. It was true; my room had cast its austere winter garments, and by not very slow stages, assumed a richer wardrobe. "Is that paid for?" (The box of a hundred cabinet Partagas on the side board). "Or those?" (A dozen frivolous, new books on the table.) "Or those?" (A Lalique decanter and glasses.) "Or that particularly noisome object?" (A human skull lately purchased from the School of Medicine, which, resting in a bowl of roses, formed, at the moment, the chief decoration of my table. It bore the motto, Et in Arcadia ego inscribed on its forehead.)

"Yes," I said, glad to be clear of one charge. "I had to pay cash for the skull."

From Brideshead Revisited, by Evelyn Waugh

hot ass bitch

Kate Moss from IMG

Breaking News

Comme des Garcons will be the next H&M collaborator.  The collection will debut in November...and it will even include a fragrance.  Crazy!!  That is just about the only thing I would ever want to buy from H&M.  I feel like it will instantly become collectible.  That said, I don't think I will be waiting in line all night in order to buy it in New York.

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Comme des Garcons AW '04

Work It Like a Czarina

Recent criticisms aside, Alexander McQueen continues to be immensely dedicated to the dramatic and theatrical. His AW 08 show was an incredible display of imagination, craftsmanship, and attention to detail. Though the narrative was said to be based on a girl who lives in a tree, more than a few of the accessories seem to come directly from fin du siecle Russia, with luxury to spare.

What exactly does one wear with something so elaborately designed?  If there is no snow leopard coat or embroidered velvet gown languishing in your closet, I suggest taking them completely out of context and wearing the Victorian boots with a skinny jean and an old tshirt.  The Faberge-esque egg bag would look amazing with casual ensemble as well, adding a whimsical, unexpected touch to something otherwise innocuous. The fur bag begs for a huge hand-knit sweater in charcoal grey, with the handle carelessly tossed over one shoulder.

Whimsy

Oh, these are my bitches!  For sure!  They are all about having an attitude while running around Paris in a skinny jean on a Sunday afternoon.  You would have to wear them in a totally irreverent, casual way.  They definitely want to walk down a cobblestone street!  

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Bruno Frisoni AW '08

I want these now!

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Lanvin boots AW '08

what I'm wearing

aa cardigan, Gap tank, Marc Jacobs trousers, Costume National shoes, vintage brooch & necklace.