Comic-Con

 I apologize. I am bad. I am THE worst blogger.  I was at a work conference last week and two girls, who I presumably work with, were whispering and doing that shifty eyes thing in my direction.  Note, if you are going to be discreet when you talk about something turn around, inform your friend 'don't look now, but..' and proceed to gossip.  Jeeze, don't people learn anything from teen movies these days?  Anyway, the point is, I walked over there, smiled and then made them talk to me, at which point I got the question "don't you have a famous fashion blog or something?".  Flattered, but horrified, I said no, I neglect this blog worse than a mother from Toddlers & Tiaras neglects their spray tan gettin', go-go juice drinkin', fake teeth wearin', corset wearin' 3 year old.  Sad.  I love you blog, I'm sorry.  That being said, I just haven't been inspired.  By things.  I have been travelling here and there and everywhere, trying to find inspiration. Lately I have been inspired by Australia and Italy--Bondi and the Amalfi Coast to be exact, but that's for another post.  But here guys, here is a post that I feel is worthwhile.  SUPERHERO POP CULTURE ZOU ZOU ZING! I just went home to visit my parents, which meant a stop at my all time favorite Wisconsin store--Savers.  Yes you heard right--the BEST clothing store in Wisconsin is the midwest (or..?) version of Goodwill.  I have purchased from Savers---get ready, a mid century mixed wood/steel perfume tray, costume nationale combat boots, a vintage PUCCI jumpsuit (yes, kids. PUCCI), loads of vintage wrap dresses, and now this.  So I picked this up and had this moment where I couldn't decided if I loved or was disgusted by this. That is how I usually know, it is actually fabulous.  Yes, I get that I run the risk of looking like Carmen Miranda visiting the set of Pee-Wee's Playhouse.  Yes, I get it, but I folks, see another vision.  Phillip Lim and Balenciaga and their tribute to the comic book.  There's also this whole prints thing going on now that is not going away, so I say, this mixes both.  So behold my dress.  It was $2.99 and may be losing those 90s sleeves, but you will see this adorn my Olive Oyl-esqe (I can wish) body this summer.  

Balenciaga f/w 2012 

Elin Kling in Phillip Lim f/w 2012's Kapow sweater

winterliketheseason find $2.99 from Savers.

Words Are Very Unnecessary

It's Saturday, and sunny, so what better way to celebrate than with Depeche Mode and Dior.Dior's latest video entitled "Secret Garden" was filmed by the famed Inez and Vinoodh in Versailles and accompanied by one of my favorite bands (and songs) of all time----Depeche Mode's "Enjoy the Silence".  Old and new, pop culture and couture all come together to create a little magic.  Enjoy!

Shop: Mango, what you should be wearing

I don't want to hear complaints any longer about what to buy, what to wear or that you can't afford something.  Put down that Big Mac right now and put your $4 into your piggy bank while you grab a big glass of water instead (trust me, you will thank me later).  Mango, again, shows girls what they should be looking like and guys, it is affordable.  Most everything on this page is under $100.  Big Mac money. Seriously.  When you go to the Mango store, please resist the urge to judge the stuff as tacky.  I get it. The stores are ridiculously ugly--bad lighting, bad merchandising and all that jazz.  However, look past the florescent lighting and think of the summer collection, styled by style goddess Geraldine Saglio.  She got it so right and this is so me.  Loose, not tight, casually sexy.  So, mess your hair, line your eyes, and get your best safari gone sexy outfit from Mango. Go. Now.  Run.  Wear these clothes and thank me later.

All photos from www.mango.com

Say What? Cartier Juste un Clou for less

Cartier’s Juste un Clou jewelry collection is back for a limited time only and features bracelets and rings shaped out of a single nail in 18-karat white, yellow or rose gold. The pieces range in price from $2,175 – $34,000.  Yes. You heard me. That is the price.  The collection was originally introduced back in 1970, and is back on will adorn the fingers and wrists of the fashion elite. A quick Etsy search turned up this gem, and for $54, a steal compared to that of Cartier, while still giving the same look.  

Cartier "juste un clou" ring, $2175

AlexandersExcellence sterling silver nail ring, $54