I Won't Grow Up

I realize that I just wrote in my previous post about how I was fairly unimpressed with the recent collections from New York Fashion Week, but then something amazing happened.

I found coverage of Betsey Johnson's show.

She's a genius.

Now this - not Diane von Furstenberg's headbands - comes straight from Neverland. The theme was quite obviously children's bedtime stories, with playful models clad in pajama-esque garments, pirate garb, shepherdess dresses, full flouncy skirts, and ringmaster duds prancing down the runway in sparkle-studded glasses and brightly colored bobs.

Forget growing up. I want to be one of the girly, giggly, magical dreams that springs from Betsey's platinum blond, pink-lipsticked head.

Amazing photos from Zimbio.com.

Betsey Johnson at Marshall's

Marshall's is my lover. Today as I shopped my local Marshalls, I stumbled across Betsey Johnson shoes (They looked similar to the above shoes, only taller) for - wait for it - $50. I immediately strapped them on and wobbled around the store, trying to convince myself that I could walk in them. But when several people smirked/laughed at my antics, I had to admit that the spindly, mile-high stillettos were a deliberate attempt to maim me. The beauty of the shoes mocked me as I placed them back into the box, lovingly smoothing the tissue paper arround them.

Oh well.

Designer-Inspired Outfits

I put together some designer-inspired outfits with friendly price tags 'cause I love you guys so much. I hope you enjoy this as much as your wallet will!


Lace sorbet dress, $45 V for Vintage
Granny satchel, $58 Urban Outfitters
Double bar pump, $21.45 ASOS


Eyelet border jewel dress, $36.50 Wet Seal
Black patent quilted handbag, $36 Plasticland
Chain flat, $29.50 Alloy


Lace tube dress, $27.80 Forever 21
Leopard quilted chain purse, $36 Fred Flare
Aberdeen heel, $29.50 Alloy

Phew! That took FOREVER. Without the proper encouragement, I may never do it again (hint, hint, hint). Are there any other designer labels you would like to see me translate into a cheap outfit? Are there any specific runway looks you would like me to duplicate at a lower price?