paper, etc.

www.papayaart.com is your source for adorable cards, postcard tin sets, and wall art. their cards are colorful and whimsical- always great to keep stocked up on cards for every occasion!! i keep a box of cards at my desk at all times to always be ready for special occasions, and i have it filled with papaya postcards. these days email and e-cards are so prevalent, people love an old-fashioned mail greeting. :)

fun with photo editing

want to make a photo you love into something warhol-esque? how about converting it to charcoal, neon, or to appear as though from an era long past? you will have SO much fun playing with this FREE site!!

www.befunky.com

today's quote

"Boredom is the feeling that everything is a waste of time; serenity, that nothing is." -Thomas Szasz, author, professor of psychiatry (1920)

so MOD

www.modcloth.com is one of the best stores on the web for interesting, diverse, unique pieces at great prices. in spite of the funky name, they have posted some really incredible stuff- from staples to things you couldn't find anywhere else. tip: beware the short skirt, their buyers clearly have little sense of decency- nearly all dresses run short!! (see the reviews) otherwise, shop happy, be mod :)

deal of the day

lovely, classic, staple and interesting fabric= $22.80 @ F21:

http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=FOREVER21&category%5Fname=whatsnew%5Fall&product%5Fid=2079191691&variant%5Fid=021&showBack=OK

how to feel less GILTy ;)

Online sample sales are bound to be your best friend- and you worst enemy. On the whole, I credit these AMAZING websites with getting me incredible deals that I have really never felt GILTy about. ;) Of course, with the clock ticking down and sizes selling out fast, you might find yourself addicted to the posting times (ex/ 8:00am in LA for Ruelala, and 9:00am in LA for GILT), however, you'll also find yourself with insanely gorgeous pieces you never thought you could otherwise afford- for about 70% off! Just the other day I was able to replace my favorite James jeans which were wearing through, at a third of the price. I have also found wedding gifts for friends that were on their registry for well below retail. I promise, you'll love me when you find an incredible deal. Also, check out GILT's sub websites, GILT city and Jetsetter, for deals around your city (like a brazilian blowout I bought at 60% off) and fabulous hotel stays around the country (Vegas, anyone?) ;)

ENJOY!!! And, oh, trust me, you will ;)

www.gilt.com

www.ruelala.com

deal of the day

royal blue is the color of the season. don't be frightened, it's glitzy, but can be dressed down if you'd like. even toss a baggy tee or a grey wide neck sweatshirt over this $29 lovely piece. add booties and you're set.

http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=FOREVER21&category%5Fname=whatsnew%5Fall&product%5Fid=2043410832&Page=1

happy birthday, jack!!

this boy didn't have the best life, but a few months ago we gave him a happy retirement here in malibu :) happy 8th birthday, jack!! adopting is AWESOME. (sh!! he's getting gourmet puppy bakery cookies and a new toy monkey for his big day.)

Shopbop and I have an unhealthy relationship

Okay, fine, yeah, www.shopbop.com is easily one of the best shopping sites out there. It's diverse, fashion forward, and absolutely stunning. It is, however, tempting, and aside from basics and staples, WELL beyond my price range. However, please drool, or otherwise, purchase your basics and staples. Either way, familiarize yourself with this site, if only to learn your favorite designers and their current lines. :)

girls who eat are sexy...

....just sayin'.

Have you made your Amazon wish list yet?

The holidays are coming up- have you made your Amazon wish list yet? You do realize, of course, that on Amazon, you can create a wish list for things from any site on the web? You simply create the wish list on Amazon, add an easy breezy tab to your toolbar that says "Add to wish list" and - TA-DA!!- you can click and add anything from ANY store to your wish list. Then your parents, siblings, kids, boyfriends, husbands, monkeys...can mark what they've bought to avoid duplicates. (No sneaking peeks at what you've gotten, you cheater.) Yay for getting what you want! Double yay for the people you love not wasting money on things you don't want!!

glam baking? but of course!!

the BEST recipes, adorable, original, lovely, what more can I say....

(shout out to Khoff- cake balls- YUM! this site has that and SO much more...)

http://www.bakerella.com/

shake shake shake, your bootie

BOOTIES. i'm just saying. why don't you have any yet? $22.50 at forever21- all colors- and, unlike H&M shoes, the forever21 kind will never let you down? (oh boy, that night in florence with one broken heel was FUN! xo chelle)

Forever21 FREE SHIPPING for the next 3 days with the code FRIENDS10- check out their aviators, too, while you're at it. Ranging at around $5, they are cute and look as nice as ray bans, but you can toss them in your bag without a care ;)

smooth skin, baby...smooth

hi!! my skin is not so perfect- but mac foundation is. go to mac, find your perfect color, and, trust me, it's worth the splurge. finish with loose translucent mineral powder (LOOSE, not pressed) from the drugstore, and you're set to go. tips: obviously, moisturize with your spf moisturizer first, always. also, i don't feel like foundation brushes are all that necessary, my finger tips work just fine. you may want to mix with a bit of your moisturizer so it's not too heavy, particularly on warm days. last and not least, ladies... make sure your color matches your skin, and please spread WELL all over, this includes down your neck and at your hairline. one must wipe any excess around the lips- it builds up, and then you have freaky flesh toned lips all day. didn't notice that? it's because you have them. (sigh- i know from experience). xo!!

this stuff is also available at nordstrom, etc., but go to a mac store to get matched with your perfect color: http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/shaded/158/1231/Studio-Fix-Fluid-SPF-15/index.tmpl

it's a fizzy life, after all, right?

oh my loves, let me tell you about fizzyartist on etsy. first off, why aren't you on ETSY yet? you're missing out- i'll make you realize that. second, fizzyartist is a gem. a real gem, kiddies. and she makes the most lovely handpainted custom wine glasses. wedding couple? sure! a friend who loves italy and indiana university? no problem! she will DELIGHT you, and at QUITE the bargain prices. i mean, a gorgeous custom gift like this for $30? i kick myself for sharing. tip: order WELL in advance- like a few months. she is currently expanding her shop and hopefully this wait time will soon come to an end!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/FizzyArtist

Oh Lulu, how I love you!!

www.lulus.com

the clothes are cheap (this one around 30, i own and love)

the shoes a bit more, but unique, and worth a look

never regretted a buy- awesome site!!

some amazing editorial/fashion blogs, to inspire and delight:

http://stardustandsequins.wordpress.com/

http://cartoonstyles.blogspot.com/

the genesis of it all...

let me start by saying this: i want to do what i love. i want to contribute in my own silly, frivolous way. i want to care what no one thinks. i want to enjoy this short, sweet, ridiculously lovely life.