retail therapy

I am frustrated.

Last week I bought new glasses and was assured by the Lenscrafters associate that I would receive them before I left for D.C. {tomorrow!}. This morning I was told that my hi-fi high-index lenses won't be shipped until tomorrow.

And then, when I went to pick up a copy of my records from the health department {to prove I have been properly immunized and vaccinated for work}, I was informed that my files may have been lost in the transition to an electronic filing system.

{frustration!}

Yes, I am one of those people who sweat the small stuff.

And, yes, I am also one of those people who tend to partake in a little retail therapy to make me feel better {although I never really need a reason to shop}.

My wishlist, as of late, has been very home-centric. Maybe I'll blog about my favorite items and design aesthetic {which is basically Moroccan/Middle Eastern/"ethnic" + French + country + a tad bit modern + pseudo-vintage + whatever strikes my fancy, otherwise known as "eclectic" or "a hot mess"}, but for right now I wanted to share a print that I lovelovelove and think is appropriate for today and the next few days:

{Via The Love Shop here}

PS: I also love these prints from The Love Shop:

love is the new black // je t'aime //
it always seems impossible until it is done

...and the multiple "oh my chandelier" prints as well.

PPS: Thank you guys for your encouragement and kind words! You all are very sweet, and your comments made my day!

someone talk me out of this

I want this:

Custom Acrylic Nameplate Necklace via here.

I want mine to say "j'adore" or "je t'aime" or something equally French and cliched. I want it in silver mirror acrylic, typeset in Helvetica Bold, and maybe with skull or heart or cupcake cutouts... Tacky? Or AWESOME? {Please say awesome.}

{I think I've been jonesin' for acrylic jewelry ever since I saw this necklace and these rings {by the same fab designer} in one of those daily Etsy Finds emails. I should probably give in and buy it... all. Or ask my friends to do an intervention.}

inspiration: seeing red

(Image via StockholmStreetStyle)

How glamorous is this woman? I lovelovelove the menswear-inspired jacket and details {the pocket square!} and the red, red lips. Doesn't she look like she belongs in Old Hollywood?

I wish I had the confidence to pull off red lipstick. I always feel like a little girl playing dress up with my mom's make up or {even worse} like Ronald McDonald.

cinderella

Mossimo Valda Ruffle Flats in Cranberry, $25.

There's nothing I love more than a pointed toe flat. I went to Target to buy these today, and the only sizes left were 8.5+. Darn my stupid feet!

But I did get these sensible {non-flat, not really a pointed toe} shoes for a bargain {less than $20} today, so maybe I shouldn't complain:

Calvin Klein Paxter in Black Kidskin, $90.

You know, I keep saying that I hate shoe shopping, but I don't really think that's true.

q&a, part one

Time Out New York is a useful magazine to which to subscribe. It's not so useful when you get your issues a week late. And it's even less useful when you no longer live in New York. {But for some reason, I still get the magazine at my parents' house. (I hope I didn't pay for this. I don't recall signing up for it, actually.)}

In last week's wearable fall fashion issue, TONY asked,

"What do you want for fall?"

And my answer is this:

Balmain RTW Fall 2009 Paris

(Image via here and here)

Since the likelihood of my purchasing the "it" jacket* of the season is approximately nil, I would settle for this boyfriend blazer from Express:

What's on your fall wishlist?

For inspiration, I suggest perusing Pink Monkey's Fall Series posts by guest bloggers (and Miss Blog Goggles' post in particular-- she is hilarious!).

*Note to Megan: Please read this article.