Fashionista has an interesting article posted regarding the alleged trend of bloggers buying their own 'swag' in order to be considered VIP's (aka wtffff??)

Now, I have no doubt that there exists many a blogger that does do that. We are a largely enumerated and varied group and a lot of us are tiny little blogs trying to gain acclaim or in many cases, notoriety, through these blogs to try to equal that of a chosen (and lucky as HELL) few.

We've all heard that some bloggers are considered the new fashion editors. They sit f-row at the shows and get endorsement deals, collabs, and swag we could only dream of. However, we all know that this is a very limited little club that too many people want to be a part of.

If people that actually have followers and have gotten swag in the past engage in this action, they're clearly trying to ape the behavior of their most famous bretheren. It's a lie and a form of cheating, honestly. It would be as if I, with this tiny blog read only by myself and like spambots, were to post that I had gotten a load of Dior stuff for my awesome blogger prowess. It would be patently untrue and would just be an attempt at making myself look cool at MY OWN EXPENSE.

Now, I have nothing against looking cool, in fact I fucking love it but I would never buy stuff and claim it was given to me. It would imply that I had some sort of relationship with a company that knows nothing about me and that is just plainly bullshit. I don't like to insult myself this harshly and in unwarranted way but it's akin to a Kardassian claiming they're getting free swag from ze Karl himself. It would never happen and brains would explode if it did (logically because FUCK THAT) but that is the type of lie these bloggers are creating and perpetuating with this trend.

As I've clearly stated, I'd never engage in such behavior because I find it repugnant but I can see why some are drawn to this way of trying to create street cred.

No thanks, I'll create street cred the old fashioned way: puppy bowl coverage!!!! With a kitty halftime included of course. Why? Because thats just how I roll.

Rain delay lolll

Well, hello!!!

Please excuse the typos in this post as it is being 'transcribed' on my cell phone. My internet service zoinked out yesterday and so, I must post from my phone with just horrible autocorrect and a tendency to misspell every. Goddamn. Word.

There is some pretty cool stuff coming up:

A post 'exclusive interview' with the 'my cotton bunny' CEO and some posts about joys of buying stuff at sephora hahaha (ok the latter is pretty well known)

We'll see more about february's sub boxes and why Valentine's branded stuff can be the absolute worse or actually pretty awesome.

Allright so please pardon my web-less ass and i promise some cool stuff in the future including a couture round-up (oh yes not only elie saab or Dior but every awesome sparkly piece of omfg fantasy only a russian heiress would be able to afford that shit finery)

Peace in the middle east!!!!! *makes exaggerated peace sign whilst being a time traveler from the early 90's on a mission to bring back the awesomest shit*

Costume Love and English Manor Porn ;D

According to (my much cited) VOGUE UK, there is currently an exhibition in London at Ham House (loll the name does not do this place justice, see the pictures below so you know what I mean) of the costumes worn in 'Anna Karenina' (2012). Having only seen the trailer, I already know that the costumes and ambience are magnificent. Seeing as I completely adore films that offer the aforementioned, 'Anna' seems like exactly my type of film (and yes, for this specific type of film I will admit style over substance is allright with me). However, I did actually read the book so I might get angry when I do watch it (I always end up getting pissed at discrepancies) but for no, here are some great pics of the exhibition with some great pics of the house where they are ahem... housed (wink wink):

Already feeling the stylisation

Oh yeah that's a nice pianoforte

I would wear a gown and trample on that grass so hard ;) 

Photos/Credits: VOGUE UK

Sub Box Roundup

Well, bonjour bitches! 

Since we are at the very end of the month and nearing the very beginning of February, I've decided to list all of the subs that I currently sub to and their respective deets. As you can see, this isn't a comprehensive list because I don't really like to list companies that I know nothing about even though there are some that I might incorporate into the roundup like Pawalla and My Cotton Bunny because I will sub in the future or know enough about what they're doing to be able to legitimately recommend them. So, in short, the following list is simply for casual perusal, it isn't meant to be a comprehensive list and I know there are many many MANY more boxes out there but many are meant for other types of consumers like moms [speaking of moms, check out Mommy Splurge for all of your mom blog and sub box needs! Not like I'm pimping it for a friend or anything! ;D] and foodies but this just a list of the boxes I currently sub to/ know about/ like. Take it as you will universe. 

List of February's Boxes/ Sub boxes available: 

Sub: JULEP

Type: Nail Polish + Extras

Price: 19.99/ Monthly

Extras: Ability to skip the month, earn Jules for every month purchased, referrals to earn points.




Sub: Jewelmint

Type: Jewelry

Price: 1 Credit per month (29.99)

Extras: Ability to skip between 1-5th of the month, earn rewards points toward free item with every purchase.




Sub: BaubleBar

Type: Not a sub

Price: Jewelry at different price points.

Extras: Earn points for discounts on future purchases, referrals to earn more points.






Sub: GLOSSYBOX

Type: Makeup/Hair/Skin Care Sub Box

Price: $21.00/monthly

Extras: Earn 'glossydots' by taking monthly surveys to earn a free box.




Sub: Fancy Box

Type: Lifestyle variety sub box

Price: $45/ month

Extras: Earn money with friend referrals to use at fancy website.




Sub: Popsugar Must Have Box

Type: Lifestyle sub box (categories include: fashion, exercise, home, food, etc)

Price: $35.00/month (plus tax in CA)

Extras: Full size items instead of samples is the norm, boxes tend to have a monthly theme.




Sub: Birchbox

Type: Makeup/ skin care/ hair sample sub box

Price: $10.00/month

Extras: Earn 10 points for every feedback left for samples received. Also earn points with purchases. Every 100 points are worth $10 discount in birchbox online store.




Sub: Little Black Bag

Type: Bags, accessories, home (full size) monthly sub box.

Price: $29.95 or $49.95 for every 'bag' opened.

Extras: Ability to skip month between 1-5th of the month. Trade aspect where you can trade items in your bag for up to 7 days (for the 49.95 bag, I think it's 3 days for the 29.95 bag)






Sub: BarkBox

Type: Pet (Dogs only) Sub Box

Price: As low as $18 monthly but month to month can be up to $25/month

Extras: Comes with good coupons for products given, full size toys, option for big or small dog.

Awards Show Dresses aka Who Can Look the Gaudiest

As I don't really give a crap about awards shows, I haven't really acknowledged them here. However, I love clothes and most of the stars attending wear clothes, so I'm going to do a roundup of my favorite and most hated SAG awards choices for fun. Also, because being a catty bitch is fun. Sometimes. Ok, all the time.

The OMFG I LOVE IT List: 

Don't like her, love the b/w combo with red lips

I love shiny stuff and I love gold, enough said. 

Marion is perfection in Dior. I love it. 

The sweetheart neckline is so pretty

HE is so pretty ;D 

Navy blue trend, I like. 

Mermaid-y and so cute. 

Not everyone can pull off those sleeves. 

I HATE THE HAIR!!! But I always like her dresses. Not the best but good.

The OMFG WHY List: 

The bun is too big and the straps/bodice could be so much better. 

I actually like the dress/color but Nicole is sooo skinny and her hair looks stringy. 

I can see where Rose was going with this and it could've been fashion-y had it not gone into curtain territory. 

The color doesn't pop well enough on her and the napkin holder/belt is overkill. 

WTF is with that HAIR. Scary 80's at it's worst. 

Michelle Dockery looks like a goth princess and would look awesome on Halloween. Not really awards show style. 

The Huh?! List: 

The dress, while on trend seems very very hot. 

Overall, the navy trend is cute and some of the starlets pulled off some difficult styles but nothing wowed me and honestly, I'd much rather look at the couture creations released this past week than these very typical dresses. I know these women can't do much in terms of out there fashion but all of these dresses are kind of boring. Maybe their respective stylists (Rachel Zoe and co. ?) should stop mugging for their Bravo reality shows and get their clients some more interesting or at the very least, beautiful pieces. 

Yes, I'm being a total bitch but I swear that's not me at all. 

I'm an even BIGGER bitch.

Fashion (a good thing and an even better Bowie song)

As previously posted, one of my cousins is getting married in May. I'm on the bride's side which means I can actually give her some suggestions like directing her toward the awesome 100 Layer Cake, a beautiful wedding idea blog and such, and I get to do the best thing ever: fantasize about 3 days worth of new outfits and especially a new formal dress without any of the pressure she's currently going through (omfg just from her texts I can see that wedding admin is a horribly time consuming. No gracias mate!)

As always, there's a BIG problem. I love heels, have loads of pairs, the higher the better. However, I can't walk in them AT ALL. I'm almost 5'9 and everyone tells me I don't need the heels (whatevs it's prob cos they're shorter and think I'm a dick for wearing heels and thus STILL being taller even when they're wearing heels) but I like the heels.

Yet, I'm wondering (as this will be in/around a vineyard) if I shouldn't go the wedge/ or 3 inch heel route. The last couple of weddings, I've worn one 5"pair that almost killed me and at the other, some beautiful d'Orsay pumps with a covered stiletto heel that was dun dun dun about 5". I'm tired of loving the way they look while I'm sitting and wobbling around like a dumbass so I'm going to hunt for the perfect shoe. Must be formal, pretty, and awesome. Not a tall order at all lol.

The following are all from ASOS who apparently don't do a size 11 anymore and have now crushed my soul. But maybe?? There are, of course, a couple posted that are more of a NFW (no f-ing way) but just HAD to be posted:

Cute? Yes. Formal? No.

I just like these. I don't even care. 

Lolll. Yeah right. 

This is more what I'm thinking of. 

Cute? I'm 50/50 

These look like last season's Chanel. Love them, idgaf. 

Hmmm... Too basic.

So.... ASOS might be a bust right now. Time to check TOPSHOP... and report back with the results. As ever, 

I'm out like a trout! 

Oh where oh where could my glossy be....

Well, as of January 28th, I have no ETA on my Glossyboxes.

All subscribers were gifted 50 points for patience but so far, no dice. My purchases still say 'Payment Success' and I'm just going to stop thinking about it because it's driving me nuts!!!

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In other box news, my fancy box should be shipping any day now considering that we are clearly at the end of the month and a review will be posted right after I get it (whenever that is). Although, I have to add, I'm pretty ready to cancel due to two reasons:

1. My email asking about my box was never answered. Fancy peeps, even Glossybox with their terrible CS rep answer my emails if not in a timely fashion, in a actually answered fashion.

2. They apparently now have Ashton [Dickface] Kutcher (sp?) and the 'singer' Pink shilling their boxes and selling boxes with items 'specially' picked by them which really means said company is paying these 'stars' (a questionable nomenclature at best) to post their picture and add buzz or whatever. Everyone knows these dickhats are not picking the stuff put in the boxes themselves. More importantly, their choice of spokespeople doesn't really jibe with my sense of style. It seems like they want to be known as the box for d-bags who think they're cool but really aren't.

So, for the above reasons, unless the box is fucking magnificent in every way, I'll probably be canceling. At $38/month ($45+ for new subscribers), it is steep and if it doesn't wow, well it isn't worth it.

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Finally, in box news, Julep or one of my absolute favorite boxes is charging and shipping the february boxes already. I love how the box takes about 2 days to reach me and isn't re-routed to like Russia like crap-post does for every other sub box. I'll definitely post a fawning review of them later this week.