trend alert: sir alistair rai scarves

I, along with most young, hip and in-the-spotlight celebrities, am obsessed with Sir Alistair Rai scarves. They are Indian inspired and great to throw on top of a casual outfit. They represent the mantras of Hinduism (Love, Peace, Karma, etc.) and are backordered everywhere. A tad pricey for cotton at $108, I still have to have one.

Photo credit: Siralistairrai.com

october shopping

Here are the fruits of my online shopping addiction for the month of October.

Keds 'Champion Buffalo Mini Slip-On' in Black/White Smoke: I've been seeing buffalo print a lot lately and decided to jump on the bandwagon. These shoes are cute, comfy and unique. What more can you ask for? Oh yeah, cheap!

Aldo 'Ritter' in Cognac: I'm in love with these boots. They were a bit pricey for Aldo, but they are gorgeous in real life. The colour I got (Cognac) is darker and much prettier than the one pictured (Camel). These boots can be dressed up or down easily.

Ugg 'Mini' in Mink: Aren't they cute? I love Uggs. These need no description.

Juicy Couture Velour Suit in Haze: The colour I got is richer than the one pictured, but this is the closest I can find. Juicy suits are ugly. I know. I completely agree with the masses. But they're great for exam days and bumming around. Comfort is key!

Juicy Couture Top Zip Small Pouch in Maroon: Cutest make-up bag ever. My school bag is huge, so this makes it easy for me to keep track of my smaller essentials (chapstick, eyeliner, gum, keys) so that I can actually find them when I'm digging around for them.

Urban Outfitters Plaid Crinkle Scarf in Brown and All-Son Plaid Duo Fold Scarf in MaroonRed: I love scarves, I love flannel, and I love plaid. What more can I say? I just realized that these are both mens scarves. What is it with me and men's scarves?

Nanette Lepore 'Symphony Striped Dress' in Charcoal: Last, but certainly not least, my "day" birthday dress. I've coveted this since it came out in August and finally took the plunge and bought it. Picture it with red tights and black shoes. I can't wait to wear it!


So yeah, I have issues because this is me "cutting back" on shopping.

Pictures (respectfully) stolen from: RevolveClothing.com, Saks.com, UrbanOutfitters.com, OnlineShoes.com, AldoShoes.com

breakout: quentin and claude

My definition of a "breakout" designer is one who does not yet have a Wikipedia entry, but designs rather attractive clothing. The duo behind 'Quentin and Claude' fit the bill.

As L.A.-based designers, Olaf Derlig and Moises Chavez have the typical laid-back/rock star partier/skater boy feel to their graphic t-shirts. Their scarves, however, are fantastic. They remind me of the women's scarves that Morphine Generation came up with earlier this year. Very soft cotton with pretty abstract pictures.


Shots of their Spring 2008 collection are already up on their website (http://www.quentinandclaude.com/) and definitely worth checking out.


Pictures (respectfully) stolen from: Revolveclothing.com

i've only just discovered urban outfitters

Seriously. Where has it been all my life?

I know that it's touted as THE place for wannabe hipsters to find their stuff, but they actually do have some really cute clothing and accessories. You'd be hard pressed to find such a wide selection of inexpensive scarves anywhere else online.

Among my favourites:

Lux Lili Tuxedo Bomber - $68.00

Diamond Ruched Scarf - $24.00

Plaid Flannel Bootie - $48.00

Pictures (respectfully) stolen from: UrbanOutfitters.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.

old man mcQueen and his scarves

Okay so he's not technically old, but I think it sounds better that way! Anyway, I've always been the type to not really care about what is especially in style and go with what I like. But I just can't decide on how I feel about the Alexander McQueen Skull Scarf. It has been around for the past two years, but the question is will it stay around for the next two? Skulls are already pretty dead, there's no question about that. The scarf itself even LOOKS totally trendy... like in one season, out the next.

Whether or not it stays "in", I think I really want one. Paired with a cute Vince sweater, skinnies, and pointed ballet flats equals a PERFECT fall outfit!

It's almost too bad spring is coming up... fall fashion is the greatest.