Planet Lulu!

So tonight was my first experience with Planet Lulu. Planet Lulu is a monthly online sample sale featuring tons of designer pieces at killer prices. And by killer prices, I mean 50%-70% off. I didn't really know what to expect tonight, but I logged on at 9:00pm PST (that's 12:00 in EST, which is where I live) and checked it out. I was actually very impressed by the selection. There were only one or two of my favorite items, but the prices were so good and a lot of the clothing was gorgeous. I was expecting so-so items at so-so prices, so this was a pleasant surprise. That said, I wasn't prepared for the fact that the best pieces were sold within minutes (and by best, I mean anything extremely cheap or in medium sizes, so if you're on the larger or smaller side, consider yourself lucky). I am a somewhat careful buyer. After a few unfortunate impulse buys in my early youth, I have perfected the art of deciding whether I really want something. The issue here is that I didn't have time to consider the pros and cons of my would-be purchases. By the time I decided that I did want to buy a gorgeous $9.00 Cosabella dress, it was gone. I was ashamed of myself. It seems the best tactic is to buy first, think later, and make the necessary returns. Ah well. Next month I'll be prepared.


This is the Cosabella dress that was cruelly torn away from me. It was marked down from $140.00 to $9.00. If you are the one who bought the last one, I'm afraid I'll have to kill you slowly and painfully.


If I was able to make it to my prom, I would snag this little number. What could be better than an adorable Betsey Johnson dress for $99.00? And it used to be $275.00, which makes it even better. (What can I say...getting something expensive at a cheap price makes me feel good)

Wanna get in on the action? The sale is invitation-only, so go here to sign up for an invite.

Why Don't You...

1) Mourn the end of Gilmore Girls (and celebrate the fact that the last episode was absolutely perfect) by renting a few GG dvds and having a marathon. Extra points if you do this with your mom or daughter.

2) Host a Naked Lady Party. (Thanks to Painfully Hip for the idea)

3) Make Winona from Daddy Likey (and a needy kid too, of course) happy by volunteering for Big Brothers, Big Sisters.

4) Celebrate your inner woMAN with Queen/King Michelle from Kingdom of Style.

5) Prepare to book a June flight to Arnhem, Netherlands to visit Fashion Biennale. (I so want to go to this one. What could be better than "the longest catwalk...a spectacular fashion parade through the heart of the city" and "clothing, accessories and photos in all sorts and sizes hang like laundry on washing lines above the city" Now that's what I call fashion for all.)

6) Get your face ready and glowing for summer by making a homemade aspirin mask.

Goodbye, Gilmore Girls

Tonight is a sad, sad night. Gilmore Girls is coming to an end. I strongly suspect that I will cry during the whole episode. I have spent 7 seasons wishing that I was a Gilmore, and now the dream will finally end. To commemorate and mourn the end of the Gilmore Era, let's take a look at major fashion moments within the show. Goodbye, Gilmore Girls. I'll miss you.


Remember the good old days when Rory went to Chilton and was stuck in that awful uniform? Also memorable from the Chilton days is Lorelai's first-day-of-school outfit, which I couldn't find a picture of.


Luke isn't exactly known for his fashion, but he is known for his plaid shirts and ever-present baseball hat.


Who could forget the dorky golf hat that Emily gave to Rory when she went golfing with her grandfather? No one else could have managed to make it look so adorable.


The fashion show that Lorelai and Emily walked in together was such a fun moment.


The events in Stars Hollow make me extremely jealous. Rory and Lorelai get to dress up in these cute retro dresses for dance offs, as well as in Pilgrim outfits, famous paintings, and other things.


This scene is one of my favorites. Who wouldn't want to jump off a tower with an umbrella while wearing a gorgeous gown? (That said, it would be incredibly foolish and result in serious injury, but it's a nice idea)


Remember when Lorelai found 'the perfect wedding dress'? I didn't like it so much, but it certaintly was unique for a wedding dress. Unique weddings are a Stars Hollow specialty. There was Luke's sister's wedding where everyone wore medieval garb, Lorelai wore a beautiful flower wreath in her hair, and Luke wore (gasp!) a suit. There was also Lane's wedding where Lane and Zack dressed in traditional Korean robes, then raced to the church to have a second ceremony in more normal wedding outfits. I loved how Lane's skirt tore off to make her dress shorter for the party.

That's it for the Gilmore Girls fashion moments. For some reason there weren't very many pictures available. In an hour and a half, I will have to say goodbye to the show. I think I might as well start sobbing now.

Want more Gilmore Girls fashion? Find out where to buy some of the clothing worn by Rory, Lane, and Lorelai here. CW gives the lowdown on the show's style here. Buy merchandise featuring businesses from the show (The Dragonfly Inn, Luke's Diner, Yale, etc) here. The "Reading is Sexy" shirt that Rory wears in one of the episode is available here (I want it badly). Daddy Likey picked out the perfect dresses for Gilmourning.

21 Specials

Has anyone been to forever21.com lately? Well, if you have, you probably noticed a somewhat exciting change. There is now a 'specials' section where 21 items are discounted by 20% for one day only. These items change every day. The good news: Cheapness! The bad news: This introduces the dilemna of whether you should buy an item right away or hope that it will eventually go on special. Also, there are no returns on these items. I tend to overthink these kinds of things, which is why I'm sitting here with my laptop and pondering whether the Forever 21 change is good or bad news. I thinks it's good. But like I said, I tend to overthink things.

So why the picture of the zebra bracelet, you might ask? Well, it made me laugh. If I owned it, I would save it exclusively for sad or rainy days and wear it to cheer up. $12 at Lulu's Fashion Lounge.

Simply Vera for Kohl's

I know that many people are tiring of big designers designing lines for cheaper stores (Target, H&M, etc.), but I am loving it. How else could I afford a designer piece? I do, however, find most of the celebrity collaberations to be somewhat annoying. If the celebrity is a fashion icon, it's one thing, but Amanda Bynes (who will be designing a line for Steve & Barry's after Sarah Jessica Parker) should really stay out of it. Still, like I said, I do appreciate cheaper lines from big designers, and Missy Lovely has the most recent scoop on Vera Wang's line for Kohl's. She posted the below preview photos, which I had been anxiously awaiting. To my surprise (and delight!), the line looks great! I can't wait til it hits stores in September.


I'm loving this skirt. It has a great shape and a hint of quirkiness that screams, "I'm not your average department store skirt!" Which it isn't. So props to Vera!


To be honest, this look leans a little towards frumpy. But the pieces are not bad by themselves. The cardi is quite adorable, and very versatile. I think that the skirt and shirt, minus the cardi and scarf, would make the perfect office outfit, albeit not the most original one. Although I think the belled sleeves and pleated front of the shirt bring it a step above your normal white collared shirt.


It's hard to tell whether this model is wearing a dress or a skirt with all the layering, but either way I think the fabric and hemline are gorgeous. I also think the ruffles on the shirt are a nice touch.


This dress is rather simple, but very pretty. I love the contrast of the shiny ribbon against the rest of the fabric. I think this would be perfect for a holiday party.


This picture only gives a glimpse of the model's outfit, but the little you can see is very inspiring. The jacket looks wonderfully detailed, and the shirt sleeves have a beautiful, puffed out volume. I like the bag too- very versatile. Not something I would carry, but I think a lot of women would.

Well, that's it for the pictures. Visit Missy Lovely for more details about the line, and be ready to shop Kohl's during the first week of September. This fall/winter is going to be a good one - Vera Wang for Kohl's, Patricia Field for Payless, and Libertine for Target. I can hardly wait.

Desperate Times Call for Desperate Measures

I am not really a sneaker person. Well, okay, I guess that's not entirely true. What I mean to say is that I am generally devoted to only one brand of sneakers. I have 3 pairs of Chuck Taylor All Stars and that's it. That is, until now. I stumbled accross a picture of Fafi wearing the above Adidas sneakers featuring her Fafinettes and became obsessed. I MUST have these shoes. The only problem is that I can't find them in my size. I found them at amazon.com and karmaloop.com, but neither site has them in a 7.5 or 8 US (my size...I prefer a 7.5, but either works). So please, my oh so lovely blog readers, help a girl out. Does anyone know where else I can order these shoes? If you can find them for less than $100, I'll give you a cookie. A lovely virtual cookie. And I'll send you love letters every day for a week. Now who could refuse a offer like that?

P.S. I am feeling kind of disloyal to my beloved chucks, so I'm gonna give them a shout out (shoes have feelings too, you know): I still love you, mis zapatos!

You probably all think I'm a crazy person, but it's my blog and I can talk to shoes (in Spanglish) if I want to. Plus, I came to terms with my insanity a long time ago.

Mwah.

I Heart Celebrities Who Heart My Blog

Well, dearies, it seems that some of our favorite celebrities have been reading my blog. Or at least having the same fashion ideas as me. Probably through their stylists. But I'd like to take a little credit. A girl can dream.

I saw these pictures from the MET Costume Institute Gala on La Blonde C'est Moi, and some stars seem to be channeling flapper style. (remember my post on that?)


Kirsten Dunst, you rock that flapper headband!


Zani Gugelman (whoever you are), you also rock that flapper headband!

Fabulous, no?

I'm also including the picture below because I love that dress.

Waita go, Jessica Stam!