Pick My Wedding Band!

Many of you know that I'll be getting married this fall! Well, the date is fast approaching and I've been getting tons done. But I still need to consider what my wedding band will be. To be honest, we didn't budget much for the bands, I plan on upgrading on the one or three or five year anniversary. So I'm looking for an interim band that's pretty and fun and will be wearable after I get a new band!

To be honest, I plan to continue mostly wearing my engagement ring. I adore it and do not like the idea of wearing it and my band on the same finger. I could switch it to my right hand, but my ring finger on the right is two sizes bigger than the left! And what does it matter? For me, the symbol of commitment came with the engagement ring, not really sure why there's a second at all. But I suppose I won't turn down more jewelry ;)

Since I doubt I'll often wear both at the same time, I thought maybe I can get a gold wedding band for when I want a different metal. I wanted something that felt simple and organic, but could pass for a regular ring once I get a new one. These are the two I've found so far:On the left is a gold and aquamarine ring by Christine Mighion. I like the hammered texture of the band and aquamarine is my birth stone! On the right is a rose gold ring by Tina Tang. I love rose gold and the liquid look of the piece!

So which do you think I should go with? If you have a recommendation yourself and it's under $250, leave it in the comments!!!

Playing Dress Up Or Too Much?

I saw some commentary on fellow fashion blog ferOHHHsh on an editorial in the recent Vogue Paris featuring six-year-olds dressed to the nines. And while my buddy was horrified by the spread, I didn't find it offensive at all. Have I watched one too many Toddlers & Tiaras? The Mr would say yes to that question without even knowing the context :OWhile I do believe that girls are growing up WAY TOO FAST, I do imagine that this shoot was more little girls playing dress up as opposed to sexualizing children. I do that admit some of the poses are a bit much, and I would have preferred giggling smiles over vacant model stare downs. But I also kinda like that they treated it like any other fashion shoot, which definitely creates an edgy art vibe to the editorial.
Perhaps this is all commentary on the industry's obsession with youth? If you think about it, most regular high fashion shoots have models in the 15 to 20 range. At least these girls' parents were (hopefully) there!
What do you think?

The Aisle

Certain industries are particularly out of date. I would have to say the business of weddings is one of them - why exactly can't you take pictures while trying on dresses? Because that's somehow different from what you can easily pull from a website??But there has been some progress! Besides awesome online communities, such as The Knot, there has been a big increase in bridal e-commerce over the past year. Net-A-Porter has a great wedding boutique, and now a new site, The Aisle, will be launching soon! Offering gowns, veils, shoes and jewelry by designers such as Oscar de la Renta and Lela Rose, the site will also have editorial components, like an e-zine. Plus each purchase will donate 2% of every dress sale to a charity of the designer's choice!

Hmm, I'm all for buy accessories, bridesmaid dress and whatever online, but the actual wedding dress? I suppose if you're looking for something high end and specific, but don't live near a boutique that carries the dress you want. What do you think?

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Labels on eBay

So congrats to Kate and Laura Mulleavy of Rodarte for winning this year's CDFA Award for womens wear! I decided to check out what could be found on eBay and was stunningly disappointed in the all of seven results! That got me thinking, what other designers have I gone looking for and have met only with fail...

Michelle Obama's Jason Wu Dress

We can all carry on with our lives again!! Michelle Obama wore Jason Wu, a personal favorite of mine, to the Inaugural Balls! I liked it fine, though I think I would have preferred something with more color.

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Project Runway Finale

Well, the Project Runway finale show has happened and they had even more decoys than usual! Unless they had a top four again - who knows! Here is everybody's collections, the only spoiler is actually seeing the clothes - we don't even know who the official top designers are, much less who won. But I'd certainly take a guess...

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Women's Wear Daily is taking votes on the defining moments of fashion - go forth and express your opinion!!!

Tee Brand Poll

I blame the celebrities, but I've become obsessed with t-shirts lately. Plain, slightly loose and way soft, I really can't own enough! So what brand do you prefer?

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My Bangs

Which look do you prefer
Heavy, Zooey Deschanel bangs:

Or Audrey Hepburn, side swpet wispy bangs?

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Flip Flops Vs Thong Sandals

Are all thong sandals flip flops? I say no, even though they have the same shape and really the only difference is the materials used. Flip flops are generally rubber. And whilst they may make the same "thwap" noise while walking, thong sandals made of leather and other "dressier" materials. Therefore, I claim you can wear them to work, maybe only on Fridays though.

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Fashion Tool Pool

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Chipped Nails

I just read a New York Times article about fashionistas purposely having chipped nails...
"PITY the mothers and grandmothers. Visible bra straps, glaringly obvious roots — these are but a few of the grooming no-nos that have become yes-yeses in recent years.
Now there is another stylistic tic that would have been unthinkable on a proper lady in your Aunt Beatrice’s day. Over the last few years — since the era of the skull print scarf, let’s say, or the (metaphorical) rise of the Olsen twins — having streaked, chipped or just plain grotty nail polish no longer suggests drug addiction, manual labor or pure laziness. Like untied high-tops, thread-worn jeans and bedhead, it’s now part of a deliberate look.
And chipped polish is not sported solely by nail-biting school students and downtown punkers. It has been spotted uptown, in professional settings and gala parties, behind department store sales counters and even (gasp!) on beauty and fashion industry insiders."
That's just the first three paragraphs, but you get the idea! While I appreciate how much easier it is to let a manicure go a few days, doesn't this just feel like an excuse to be lazy?

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The Botox Breast Lift

Good lord, I really can't believe this is real! "Dermatologist to the Stars," Dr. Patricia Wexler, was on "Oprah" and talked about how she injected botox into women's breasts to give them a noninvasive, temporary lift. It also imporves posture, apparently.
Lasting about 11 weeks, both breasts would cost you between $1,500 and $2,000. I don't know how much a surgical breast lift would cost, but don't you think you might as well go for broke at this point? It least with surgery it's permanent! Of course, it's more dangerous. But botox can drift around in the body a bit, and paralyzing your pectorals can limit you. No push ups or skiing for you!
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Sex & the City Premiere

Sarah Jessica Parker is wearing a green strapless Alexander McQueen gown and a Philip Treacy hat... fashion forward or fashion disaster?

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Iman vs Heidi

Iman is the host of Project Runway Canada and seems to think she's better qualified. She was recently quoted saying, "Definitely Heidi and I come from two different places," Iman tells the World Entertainment News Network. "I'm not belittling Heidi Klum, but I have been in fashion much more than she has. Not to toot my own horn, but I have been one of the best runway girls.
"I know clothes, and I know about working hand in hand with designers — I mean, I've worked with Calvin Klein, Marc Jacobs, John Galliano. Yves St. Laurent — he created a whole collection for me. Tom Ford, Valentino. Versace. Jean Paul Gaultier. Thierry Mugler … I could go on and on."
Oh snap, who do you like better? Even though you've probably seen only one or the other, let's be judge anyway!

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Circular Fashion

I just read somewhere that blue nails will be trendy for Fall.... really?!?!? I'm beginning to feel like we have two cycles - boho for Spring / Summer and gothic leather for Fall / Winter. Brights for S/S; dark plums and navy for F/W. Sailor for S/S; Equestrian for F/W. Girly for S/S; Menswear for F/W. We must break the cycle! Latch onto new trends and discard them just as quickly! Wait, maybe it's more sensible to not have to toss last season's wardrobe... And we do still have new trends popping up, such as painterly and stars. What trends are you ready to chuck though? Personally, I may vomit is I see another sequin covered dress or top!

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Celebrity Labels

I'm so insanely sick of hearing about potential celebrity clothing labels and collections!! Though I suppose if I ever got famous, I'd want to cash in too, right??

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