Entry: Would You Wear False Eyelashes?

posted by rachael

Dec 07, 2007 3:40PM

I used to be a competitive ice dancer (don't judge), and would always wear false eyelashes for competitions and shows. When applied correctly they can look amazing. Unfortunately if you do not use the correct glue or do not put them on straight you look absurd. That poor girl, one would think that a broadway star would have a stylist or even just a friend tell her not to go out looking like that.

Entry: My Fast-Fashion Diet

posted by rachael

Dec 07, 2007 3:44PM

How do I pay for the designer clothes I want?

I work long hours in an industry I don't particularly enjoy.

Entry: Roll With It

posted by rachael

Dec 11, 2007 1:23PM

Its more of a practical issue for me. I have a set of 3 rolling bags...a carry on, mid-size, and giant, all in red. I think I bought them at TJ Maxx. But they're durable, they match, and they are just what I need. As for a nice weekend bag, I have a giant Longchamp that is perfect to stuff. I think one day I would like to own a nice piece of Louis Vuitton luggage, but its just not a priority to me right now. I'd rather spend my money elsewhere.

Entry: Your Lunchbox Is So Last Season

posted by rachael

Dec 11, 2007 2:38PM

There was a Bobbi Brown teenage makeup and beauty book that came out probably 10 years ago. It was a great book. It used real teens (I have a friend who was one of the girls in the book) and tought girls how to put on makeup correctly. I loved playing with my mom's makeup when I was younger, so a bit of direction was helpul. Although it wasn't directed to 4th graders, I'm sure pre-teen girls (age 12ish) had the book. I was probably 14 and loved. I feel like the older we get the harder it is to remember how we were as children/teenagers. Middle school aged girls love this sort of thing.

Entry: Who Wore It Better: YSL Splatter Paint Dress

posted by rachael

Dec 12, 2007 11:18AM

Roopal hands down. Plus, as the fashion director of Bergdorfs you know she carefully selected it herself. While Demi on the other hand probably had the dress chosen for her by a stylist.

Entry: Mean Girls Get Work

posted by rachael

Jan 04, 2008 11:01AM

Angelika is also on the homepage for Graham and Spencer. http://grahamandspencer.com/

Entry: "He Don't Eat Nothin' But a Bear Cat Stew"

posted by rachael

Jan 07, 2008 2:20PM

I'm curvy and proud of it. And I don't think the fact that I am size 8 should have any relation to my love of vogue and all things fashion.

It's pretty funny that there are people out there who actually believe only skinny people are interested in fashion. What an ignorant comment. I believe that only intelligent people should be allowed to post comments on the internet...maybe in a perfect world.

Entry: Big Bags - A Soliloquy

posted by rachael

Jan 08, 2008 3:30PM

HUGE.

I need my laptop, power cords, calculator, work documents, big spiral notebook, small steno notebook, planner, magazine/book, water bottle, granola bars, pens/pencils/highlighters, phone, ipod, keys, wallet, makeup bag, flats, multiple chapsticks, sunglasses...I'm sure there's more.

Entry: Jan 09, 2008 @ 10:00am

posted by rachael

Jan 09, 2008 10:37AM

That is so funny, I literally just read that and thought to myself what a great comment it was.

Entry: 10 Questions for Project Runway...

posted by rachael

Jan 10, 2008 11:20AM

To my senior prom (2002) I wore a floor length Sue Wong dress. It was a dark purple/grayish color with really beautiful beading. It was very mature compared to the cotton candy and bubblegum poofy dresses that my friends were all wearing. It was a column dress and had a V neck in the front and a deeper V in the back. I really stood out in the pictures because everyone else wore strapless bright colored dresses with princess skirts.

I also refused to get an updo. I had my hair done but I insisted half up and no curls.

Entry: Would You Wear A Suit?

posted by rachael

Jan 10, 2008 2:38PM

For some reason this post really irriatated me. Its just written in a very smug manner. Just because you fashoinistas can wear whatever you want to work, and make enough money to survive in this city, does not make you any better than those women who wear a suit to work everyday. Most people do not have the luxury of a casual dress code, and work within the business attire restrictions they are given.

And I think its fairly obvious that if you don't work at a job that requires you to wear a suit, you wouldn't own a one.

Entry: Elisa Has Amnesia...?

posted by rachael

Jan 14, 2008 2:53PM

I just teared up reading that. Wow...I can't even imagine.

Entry: And For Whom Do You Dress?

posted by rachael

Feb 13, 2008 5:59PM

Question for those who don't dress down at home....if you're lounging on your couch what do you wear?

I'm a firm believer that sweatpants should NOT be worn outside of the house, but I also think that they are the best thing to wear around my apartment. When I finally get off work tonight around 10 I know the first thing I'll do is pour a glass a wine. But a quick second will be to put on a comfy pair of sweats.

Entry: A Love Letter to Tomas Maier

posted by rachael

Feb 20, 2008 3:35PM

Thats the exact same thing I thought...one day, one day I will be the type of woman who wears Bottega Veneta.

Entry: Adventures in Copyrights: Sandal Seconds

posted by rachael

Feb 27, 2008 12:27PM

K Jacques version: http://shopjinny.com/kja0009ft.html

These shoes are available everywhere.

Entry: Mar 25, 2008 @ 9:31am

posted by rachael

Mar 25, 2008 11:59AM

I was thinking that maybe Whitney's pronounciation of Givenchy was fake. She actually knows her fashion...I find it unilkely that she wouldn't know the correct pronounciation. I think the producers were trying to showcase them as these two American girls in a totally unknown compeltely foreign place...with strange words that they don't know how to pronounce.

Or perhaps, I'm just giving Whitney more credit than she deserves.

Also, Lauren's acting is improving. She seemed to be near tears when she realized the curling iron was on. Either the producers burned the dress without telling her first, or the girl may have some actual acting ability.

And, the Sex and the City similarities were a little absurd.

Entry: Apr 08, 2008 @ 2:29pm

posted by rachael

Apr 08, 2008 4:19PM

In all reality this is almost exactly in line with inflation rates for New York City over the past ten years, as reported on the New York state government website.

SATC Inflation: (3.2% per year)
1998 $485
1999 500
2000 516
2001 533
2002 550
2003 568
2004 586
2005 605
2006 624
2007 643
2008 $665

NYC Actual Inflation:
1998 $485
1999 493 1.6%
2000 502 1.9%
2001 518 3.1%
2002 531 2.6%
2003 544 2.5%
2004 561 3.1%
2005 581 3.5%
2006 604 3.9%
2007 627 3.8%
2008 $645 2.8%

$20 off?

Entry: 10 Questions for The Hills...

posted by rachael

Apr 15, 2008 9:33AM

Heidi and Spencer spotting....
yesterday, in Barneys, trying on shoes around 6:30-7.

Heidi is beyond scary looking in real life and super tiny. Total bobblehead...I don't know how her little legs supported her huge head, hair and lips.

Spencer looked exactly the same as on the show. He spent the entire time texting while laying on one of the couches.

It was extremely entertaining watching all the other shoppers pretend not to notice them. But lets face it....even if you didn't know who Heidi was, you would have noticed her in Barneys.

Entry: May 12, 2008 @ 3:10pm

posted by rachael

May 12, 2008 3:39PM

http://jezebel.com/389661/french-lolvogue-i-can-has-my-close+up