primp vis-a-vis juicy

So we have magazines touting Primp as the new Juicy Couture. I won't lie, I think their thermals are totally cute. All the major Canadian knock-off stores (ie. Stitches, Sirens) already have their versions of the Bunny zip-ups. Even Aritzia has their version with roses and stars and whatever else they have.

Realistically though, how many more animals/symbols can they make prints out of before they start reaching? The bunnies were absolutely adorable, as were the seagulls and anchors (see below). But they're already losing me with the horse heads (uh, a little weird) and lion-heart (I don't see it) and even the bows (C&C rip-off, perhaps?)

Juicy can keep coming up with different colours- it's much easier for them to innovate. They end up with 25 new shades every season. Plus, they have the t-shirt, purse and everything else thing going on.

I'm already foreseeing Primp dying down in popularity within the next few years. I'm already pretty sick of it. When I bought my first piece, I honestly thought it was an eyesore and then it grew on me. Now I just see it as an eyesore again.



image from Revolveclothing.com

all things epi

I have never really been a huge fan of Louis Vuitton anything. I went through the phase where I was obsessed with Monogram Canvas, until I realized that I only ever saw them on the arms of teenage girls. And they were usually fake. Even when Damier Azur came out, I wasn't all that impressed. There are still mile-long waiting lists for even a Pochette, but it does nothing for me. I can't stop when I get started on how ugly Multicolore is, so I won't start.

The only line that DOES do something for me is Epi. I love Epi.

I'm a big fan of understated. I think that the less "branded" a bag is, the classier it is. Epi only has the tiny LV sign. I like smooshy leather too (ie. Balenciaga) but the structure and crisp, clean lines of the Epi is good for the type bag I want: an Epi Passy GM

Can you imagine using that as your briefcase? For anything? Banker or fashion editor. Love it.

image from eLuxury.com

my new scarf fetish

After humming and ha-ing over the McQueen skull scarf, I finally decided that I was kidding myself. The fad will completely have died down by Fall, and it was never really that great looking to begin with.

Now I'm lusting an Hermes scarf.

Namely, a Concerto in the black/white colourway.

I would post a picture, but I can't find one online! It's making me very sad.

I think my denim fetish that turned into a purse fetish has now become a scarf fetish.

badgley mischka platinum label = love

I'm basically obsessed with this dress:

And I've been obsessed with it for a really long time. I'm not really sure what I like about it, exactly. But I do know that it's a Bloomingdale's exclusive and finding a 0 has been impossible. Besides, where would I wear it?

I don't know what it is about it. I've always been a sucker for red plaid and sweetheart necklines. I always disliked a-line bottoms, but this one looks so good! It's even on sale right now to $490, and an additional 30% off. They have a 2, but with that kind of money, I don't want to risk ruining it after alterations.

I LOVE it though. Maybe I'll convince someone to buy me an early birthday present!

image from Bloomingdales.com

designing for charity

I would never buy something just because a portion of the proceeds go to charity. In the case of the (PRODUCT) RED iPod nano, only $10 from each sale goes toward the Global Fund to Fight Aids in Africa. I'd rather buy the black one that I actually want and just take $10 out of my pocket and donate. Don't get me wrong; it adds up and ends up making a difference, but there really is no point for the consumer in paying for something they don't really like, just for less than 5% of the sales going toward the charity.

Now designers are banding together and raising money for charities of their choices. I love it because here's something that I can actually spend my money on and enjoy!

This Junk Food tee can be found at Revolveclothing.com. 100% of the proceeds go toward Take Action Hollywood!, a new foundation set up by Maria Menounos. You can give back and look cute for the retail price of $18.00.

Splendid and Glamour magazine teamed up with Shopbop.com for this super cute set of t-shirts. The one pictured above is by Rachel Roy and my absolute favourite. 30% from each t-shirt goes toward the charity of the designer's choice. The Rachel Roy tee specifically benefits Children's Hope India. Each retails for $68.00.

This is the Vita Charity Medium Bangle exclusively available at Revolveclothing.com for $44.00. 100% of proceeds are donated to the International Rescue Committee, acting on behalf of the Sudanese people.

Love it!

cut down to way over there: marciano

I rarely go to malls anymore, but while I'm there, I always find myself drawn to Marciano. I never really noticed before until a friend pointed this out to me today, but their tops and dresses are really only made for people who are... well-endowed up top. Extreme cleavage is like a must if you want to look half decent in anything in that store.

I still can't help but fall in love with this dress, though. It looks so "Kim Kardashian," but in a less trashy way.


image from marciano.com