If those Charles Anastase platforms happen to be out of your reach (so, essentially, if you're not Ms. Filliol-Cordier herself), Jessica Simpson of all people has offered us a pretty accurate knock off. I mean, obviously they're not nearly as nice, but dang it all, at $79.99, they're not that bad...(thanks to LeFashion for the tipoff.)
Yesterday I had a bit of a crap day, so Alex, who bore the brunt of it via IM, brought me home a bunch of beautiful yellow crocosmia. Ladies and gentlemen, I've said it before and I'll say it again: you cannot go wrong with flowers! Some people complain that they're afraid of "getting the wrong thing", but guess what? There's really no such thing as a truly hideous flower (well, maybe besides those ones that live in the jungle and eat insects and smell like death), and besides that, the gesture alone will overrule any wilted daisies or bug-eaten babysbreath.
Still not convinced? Here are some safe bets that you can pick up on your way home from work today: Spray roses (the smaller kind that has a bunch of little blossoms on one stem) Orchids (yeah pricier, but you only need one!) Asters Lilies Tulips Hyacinths
I'm telling you, just don't buy carnations and you'll be set. Also, let me take this opportunity to plug my new tumblr devoted to flowers, because I love them, and they make me happy!
Speaking of travel...airports are one of the very few places that I allow myself to buy just about any domestic magazine I want. I deem it a necessary indulgence. On my return trip from Washington last week I found myself staring forlornly at a wall full of issues I'd already had my way with, save the February edition of Vogue US. With three hours to kill, I had little choice (if nothing else, I figured it might help me sleep...)
That aside, I actually thought this last little bit on "borrowing for the boys" was pretty cute. I love the last outfit with the cape and desert boots. Sometimes I get so tired of people who only seem interested in getting all bent out of shape over editorials since, more often than not, it's the rest of the content that I really enjoy, the little features and collages and whatnot. Maybe it's because I see so few editorials in general that really get me going, that I've come to take the time to appreciate a magazine for the smaller things?
Thank you all SO MUCH for the travel/shopping advice!! My head is spinning just thinking about everywhere I'd like to go, but even if I only make it to a few of your recommendations I'm sure I'll have a blast.
I'm soooo excited, not least of all to be spending half of the dreary month of February in the part of the world where the sun is shining. I'm making room in my suitcase for shorts, big soft shirts to tuck in, and both of these rompers.The pink one was a summer staple last year, the denim one is a more recent purchase, and both are second hand.
So what do these things have to do with each other? Well, I'll tell you. Maybe you remember my hinting at a big, post-grad, cross-equatorial vacation hovering on my horizon? Here's the whole truth: I'm going to be accompanying the Pains of Being Pure at Heart on their upcoming, month long, season swapping Japan/Australia/New Zealand tour!
So now, I have two things to ask of you. First, here's a list of the cities we'll be in: Tokyo Osaka Kobe Fukuoka Melbourne Perth Brisbane Sydney Auckland Wellington
I'd love any suggestions of thrift shops, vintage markets, boutiques, used bookshops, and any other places I ought to poke my nose in, especially ones that are in easy traveling/walking distance from the venues the Pains will be playing (more info on their myspace!) Leave a comment or shoot me an email if you like, st_veridian@hotmail.com.
Second, if you are planning on attending any of the shows, please come say hello!! If you feel a little weird yelling "Hey Ringo!" across a crowded hall, my real name is Siri, and please don't be shy--I'd love to meet every last one of you :n )
