Go Anna

Your gift for attending the Anna Sui fashion show. The caricatures are those of the founders of Forever21 - MAJOR RIP-OFFS artists with whom Anna is in the midst of legal proceedings. And she isn't the only one!

Seems to be a lot of drama this round of NY Fash Week - a certain publicist blacklisted journalists and called them some not very nice names for writing unfavorable reviews of their designers. Click here for article

Boot Madness

I have been on the hunt for a pair of flat boots for weeks and since there is NO SHOPPING in Boulder I was hoping I would score in LA. But it was disgustingly hot and my time shopping on 3rd in LA was quick and far too hot for trying on boots. I did pop into Sigerson Morrison for a few and fell in love with both pairs below but then I found the Loeffler Randall patents !! At $600 a POP, I will wait until I head to NYC next month....or someone surprises me with the best belated bday pressie ever - size 8.5 folks.

Doucette Duvall

I was planning to blab/post photos about iconic style today - i.e. how I own, cherish and wear jewelry, handbags and other items purchased by Grandma over 50 years ago. In my eyes, this is the purest form of eco or green; the everlasting style, excellent quality and ultimately less waste heading to the landfills. And its a chilly rainy Monday here and for whatever reason it felt like a good day for a little frock and tights.
Then I found Doucette Duvall's clothing line - it seemed like the perfect combo between everlasting style and party dresses, plus the fabric used is 80% rescued so it's extra eco. And probably more interesting for all you readers...
So here's two cute little numbers from the line but VISIT the website and see all the goodies for yourself...click here

Second City Style

Even though I am shying away from most fashion blogs lately (too much NY Fashion Week for me) I have to say I am really enjoying Second City Style - click here

LifeLounge Lover

It's so on it, so good, there is nothing else to say...see for yourself - click here

Sunday 'Chores'

It's no big secret that I am an OCD multi-tasker Queen...so no one should be surprised to hear I was chatting on the phone, emailing and watching (muted) the VMA's. Below is the link for IMO an amazing dance sequence by Chris Brown including a nod to MJ in his Billie Jean days.

Click here and check it!

Style will Save Us

Great blog with an eco-style focus - click here to see for yourself

Wrong, wrong, wrong

I read this article last week and since I really have nothing to say, I will post the link.

Bikes, Bagels & Bumps (Of Meth) - click here for all the gory deets.

It's a combo meth ring, major bike thievery, stolen bikes in exchange for drugs, and using homeless people and addicts to do the dirty work...oh yeah and add a little fellatio for good measure.

I don't think LifetimeTV could come up with a story this good.

Change is Good

Let's give this a try for awhile - OVER the dots.....

Double Rainbow

Sometimes it pays to be the early bird. Check out this beautiful double rainbow, typically you see these babies in the afternoon. Definitely unusual to see one so early. The pics really don't do it justice but here...

Pages Mag

It's a shame that its only available online but its free and well worth a visit.
Pages magazine - click here

Ashley Watson

Beautiful one of a kind handbags made from recycled leather, old leather jackets more specifically. Too many to choose from. Click here to head to AShley's website for the entire line of bags, wallets and belts. Eco and lovely!

Set Adrift on Memory Bliss

Boy do I LOVE Pm Dawn - original, remixed or otherwise. Yikes, am I dating myself.....thank god for public radio.

First a duck and now a giraffe

I am not a vegetarian, vegan, or raw foodie but I do try and eat healthy. More and more I am finding energy bars do not fall into the healthy category but sometimes I need a easy and portable snack.

So, I am loving the raw products from The Laughing Giraffe. Here is a shot of what would be considered the vanilla macaroons. I bought 3 bags of the stuff back from LA since its not available in Boulder - stay tuned, because that is about to change....

Fidelity Loves Me

I know I am not alone when I say trying on jeans is worse than bikinis. After reading all the chatter (Oprah and numerous other spots) about Fidelity Denim it was too tempting not to give them a shake. What a wise girl I am!!!

These jeans are amazing - fabric, cut, and most of all FIT!! I can honestly say they are an ego boost - can you believe it?

I now own the Belladonna (see pic) below, perfect for the jewel tones and silky fabrics they are showing for A/W. It's possible more styles could be purchased/added to the wardrobe in the very near future, or to all my girlfriends, as it would be wrong to hold out on them...

Back to the Grind

I am back from an all too short trip out to LA.

Thanks to all my LA friends, new and old, who made my trip so much fun!!! I will recap later as it's always bittersweet for me to return to the Bubble.

Thanks to the boys for a fun fun fun dinner last nite in Boulder to help with the re-entry. After the police escort at DIA (long story) and sad departure - all the laughs helped to ease the pain....

Heading back to Cali

So unless something hits me, like a mack truck, to motivate me to post again today. I won't be back until next week.

Off to CA.

Ciao!

Katrina Anniversary

Since today is the anniversary of the terrible tragedy Katrina, here's a look at the good work by Global Green & Brad Pitt with the Holy Cross Project in New Orleans. Click here for more info. Nice work Brad, but too bad you helied from NY to the Hamptons for a dinner last week - not very ECO!

And even though I have mentioned it before, if you are interested in supporting Global Green but are the type that likes to 'show' your support, you might consider purchasing one of the Respect your Mother tees. I personally own one and the material rocks. Click here for info

No Shop

I am no fashion plate but as far as shopping in Boulder, its non-existent. There are a few spots in Denver worth the drive - Blush in Cherry Creek for example. Reading the paper this morning, I came across this article regarding the new Nordstrom and the lineup of brands. I have to say the comment pretty much nails it as to why shopping here is so weak!! Merrell's are you kidding - keep those on the trails....and that's what excites you about Nordy's - UGH

New Nordstrom will complete "Fashion Row"
By Suzanne S. Brown Denver Post Staff Writer

Cherry Creek has long been the epicenter of high fashion in Denver, with boutiques and specialty retailers stocking the latest fashions with four-figure price tags.
When Nordstrom opens its third Colorado store Oct. 19, luxury shoppers will have even more choices, as the Seattle-based retailer will carry clothes and accessories from top American and European designers.
Burberry Prorsum, Marchesa, Michael Kors, Versace and Zac Posen are among the designers whose collections will be featured in the new 138,000- square-foot store, according to a news release issued Monday by the company. In the category of emerging labels, Helmut Lang, 3.1 Philip Lim, Rag & Bone and Tory Buch, among others, will be showcased in the "via C" department.
Nordstrom is known for its shoes, and the Cherry Creek store will carry such brands as Manolo Blahnik, Marni, Chloe and Yves Saint Laurent. Shoppers will find such labels as Burberry, Marc Jacobs and Valentino in the handbag department.
"Nordstrom will cement First Avenue as Fashion Row in this region," says Mary Beth Jenkins, president of Laramie Co., a commercial retail real estate brokerage and consulting company.
Jenkins says the store's offerings will complement Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Macy's rather than take business away from them. "What's different about Nordstrom is that while they have designer merchandise, they'll carry different assortments, and they also draw more mainstream customers."
She also sees shoppers visiting other stores in the mall if Nordstrom doesn't have what they want. "They'll bring in a new customer, but if she doesn't find her size or what she wants, she'll go to the other stores," Jenkins says.
Nordstrom will feature many of the designers' fall collections in a tented runway fashion show at the store Oct. 17. Tickets to the show and gala are $125. The event, which is being underwritten by Nordstrom, is expected to raise $225,000 for two charities, the American Transplant Foundation and Beacon Center. For tickets, call 303-761-6756, ext. 24.

Here is the comment - What I love about Nordy's is their huge selection of Merrell's...they have a better selection than REI!

Exploitation at Its finest

Dana Goodyear/New Yorker blogs about her recent experience with Ed Hardy water in LA. Click here for post. Now marketing tap water as spring is nothing new, hello Dasani. Reading her experience makes me cringe - not only because it pretty much proves every LA stereotype know to man (and I do love LA) but EDW exploits so so many things without remorse. Ultimately yet another case of buyer beware.

Am I a Jewelry Person?

Do Leopards have spots? OF course I am!! Mary Jo Matsumoto of Trustyourstyle.com is dangerously tempting me once again with her latest creation. These beautiful south sea pearl earrings, I am particularly loving the chocolate brown with starfish. Dying to get your paws on a pair of your own - contact Mary Jo at www.trustyourstyle.com

And don't forget about her fabulous patent leather clutches - click here for post.

Domesticated

Here in Boulder wildlife run ins are common, even in a town with a pop +100k. Friday night there was a fox in the road (returning from the ER, not me) and I see deer all the time. Even with the frequency of the sightings Amy Stein's photographic series Domesticated is haunting and disturbing. See for yourself - click here for the photos.

I was over it before it ever released

I love this kid. Not only hacked the iphone but then put it up for sale...

http://iphonejtag.blogspot.com/

Jesus...?

Ok, its not my commentary above, can't say I make a habit of checking out PC illusions (?), just a matter of a little C&P. But it was a little weird and I thought I would share.

Naughty Pierre

Last night was all about support/showing the love; for Marlow and his new film the Other Half, for Boulder Fringe Festival, for Way and his part in the evening's events. I wrongfully assumed the evening would be a film premiere and a couple of short films. From the moment I walked in and some guy in a snarky suit with greased back hair and a harelip mustache grabbed my hand and started kissing it I should have know something was awry.

I would soon learn this crazy man was Naughty Pierre aka Jefferson Arca . He is the brainchild of the Naughty Burlesque & Comedy Extravaganza in Denver at Lannies - click here for more info.

I can speak for everyone when I say had us rolling, crying I think there was even some snorting. Whether in character as Naughty Pierre, with his George Bush puppet or the remote live chat with one of the directors of the most terrible (imo) short, we were dying. Any more description than that just won't do NP justice.
Go down and check it out.