In the morning, MrB and I went to the V&A to see an exhibition on Baroque style. I was very inspired. It’s strange: I like clean, modern shapes, but I also like insane amounts of detail, particularly symbolic detail. I’m all about secret messages. I guess the Matilda necklace is the most baroque of all…
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London, Day 3: de Castelbajac and Zang Toi
Today I planned to go see some Henry teh 8 artifacts at the British Library. When I told MrB about this, he said, “I wanted to go shopping.” Guess what I said: “I insist on seeing Henry teh 8 artifacts.” “Okay, I will go shopping!” I’m no fool, so off we went to Conduit Street,…
Meet Marilyn and, Maybe, Me
Last week, I wrote about a lovely lady who was auctioning off the Ossie Clark dress she wore at her 1973 wedding. I was delighted when the seller — Marilyn — replied to my post! I especially enjoyed her description of the Ossie-employed friend who appears with her in this picture. Marilyn wrote, “My BFF…
Look Like Michelle Obama for Less
If you like the Rachel Roy dress recently worn by Michelle Obama, today is your lucky day. Bergdorf Goodman has new markdowns, bringing the price of this particular piece down to $358.50, from the original $1,195. Wow! UPDATED TO ADD: Speaking of good sales, I have a special price on a great Francis dress for…
The eBay Pick of the Day Is Ossie
I found an amazing vintage Ossie Clark dress on eBay. Well, it’s really the dress’s background story that I loved, though the dress is great too! The seller (who has 100% positive feedback) says she bought the dress from the Quorum boutique and wore it on her wedding day in 1973. She says, “My best…
Browsing at Browns
I enjoy the Browns website, especially the sales section. If I were able to walk into the store right now, these are the pieces I would try on. Click the pictures for more information. I can’t get enough blue leopard! (See yesterday’s post if you want to eBay some blue-leopard Lanvin.) I’m a fan of…
eBay and Etsy Picks of the Day
Remember that so-hot, blue-leopard Lanvin dress from this post? A gorgeous acquaintance of mine is selling the short version on eBay. Unworn, with the tag showing the original retail price of $2,960 still attached! Click this link to check it out. And, as always, I’m going to remind you that if you want to win…
Leader of the Pack
I was amused by yesterday’s New York Times article about how round sunglasses are the hot look this summer. Here’s how it starts: “Was it only last year that round sunglasses were considered square? The hot eyewear look of 2008 was pretty much defined by plastic Wayfarer knockoffs, garish neon trapezoids often seen color-coordinated with…
Henry Reads the New York Times
Yesterday, Henry pointed out a page in the Thursday Styles section of the New York Times. “Mom, look!” Unfortunately, even highly literate dogs like Henry can’t resist lying down on whatever you’re trying to read. WendyB: “Excuse me, Henry.”Henry: “My bad.” After Henry got off the paper, I was able to admire a giant Macy’s…
Aquascutum on Sale
I’m loving the colors of this Aquascutum dress. It’s on sale at Browns for A£400, down from A£795. Click the photo for more information. UPDATED TO ADD: Thanks to gorgeous blogger Alix Rose for interviewing me. You can read it here. I’m amazed by the big, beautiful photos she uses. I have to crack the…