Showing posts with label Moschino Cheap and Chic. Show all posts
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This is a few days overdue but here it is, FINALLY, my recap of the launch of KARL by Karl Lagerfeld for Net-a-Porter! This post will be in the form of a very LONG diary of my day/review of the collection. I was specifically invited to the event, by the lovely folks at Net-a-Porter, but it was an open event so anyone could go. My day started SUPER early, I got up at 6am & caught an 8:15 train where I met up with Lydia! We talked about craziness on our ride into the city and had to hail a cab. Thankfully for us there was one just sitting there waiting so we didn't have to try really hard (we both STINK at catching cabs.) We got to the event about 45 minutes early & the line wasn't too long, yet. Then began our long wait for the fun to begin! There was a guy & his girlfriend ahead of us (he worked at Chanel) and he kept complaining about how tacky & dumb the event was and "Chanel would never do something like this"...I wanted to punch him!
[I should have bought the Burgundy dress...maybe if it comes back in stock...]
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| The lovely Lydia (all photographs in this post, except the second one, are by her) |
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Here is the story I promised on Thursday (this is very long winded and ends badly, so you don't have to read it.) As some of you may know, I have been saving up for a Chanel bag since I started my job, I will FINALLY have enough once my tax return comes through but Chanel is raising their prices by 500-600 dollars on February 1st (YUCK!) so I was hoping to find one in the city. But as timing would have it, Rue La La was having a Chanel sale on Wednesday at 11am (aka right in the middle of the Karl event.) So at 11 I went to the app on my iPhone & tried to find a suitable purse. I found the perfect one: a vintage Jumbo Black Classic Flap in Caviar for $3,999, which is $1000 cheaper than the current purses ($1600 cheaper than they will be in a few days).After agonizing and bugging Lydia about it for a few minutes I finally pressed "Buy It" but my credit card wouldn't work!! That's probably because I've never spent that much money in one transaction...EVER...so it thought my card was stolen. I couldn't call the company to let them know because I was in the middle of a crowded room, so I tried another card, still no go...and then the bag was gone! I was SO depressed. My Chanel dreams were crushed and I gave up hope on ever getting my most coveted item.
[After we left the event I had to call my credit card company, but at least I got a good shot out of it that you saw above ;) Props to Lydia for taking advantage of my misfortune and turning it into an awesome picture!]
But when we were in Loehman's, Lydia pointed out a $16,000 Hermes bag and we drooled over it, I slowly looked up and there it was...a gorgeous dark purple (my favorite color) Chanel, on sale for $2800, so we asked if I could see it. As I held the purse I died a bit inside...SO soft, so amazing, but it wasn't a classic flap so I passed. Once again I was so close and had it ripped from my hands! VERY depressing. I just have to hope that a sample sale site will have another Chanel sale soon (doubtful).
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| It was like this but fully quilted like the classic flap |
All photos © to Lydia!! [except the Chanel bags and goodie bag shot]
This was a wild week, but only because it was split up by my jaunt to NYC! Two days of work, one day of whirlwind travel and then 2 days back at work...it makes me tired! Don't worry, I'll be posting my recap of Wednesday's event this weekend! But you get a sneak peek by seeing my outfit! (photo by Lydia)
This weekend will be fun though, my sister and I are visiting with mutual friends we've had since elementary school (she was friends with the older one, then I became friends with the younger one and all 4 of us hang out). We're staying at the oldest one's apartment near Yale so we'll be hanging around New Haven. We're also going to see Beauty and the Beast tomorrow before heading over there! :)
This weekend will be fun though, my sister and I are visiting with mutual friends we've had since elementary school (she was friends with the older one, then I became friends with the younger one and all 4 of us hang out). We're staying at the oldest one's apartment near Yale so we'll be hanging around New Haven. We're also going to see Beauty and the Beast tomorrow before heading over there! :)
 |  Tuesday: Dress: McQ by Alexander McQueen gift, Turtleneck: French Connection gift, Wedges: R2 (DSW) $35, Watch: Michael Kors, Purse: Marc by Marc Jacobs |
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On Friday I got a very exciting email from net-a-porter inviting me to the launch of KARL by Karl Lagerfeld for net-a-porter on January 25th in New York City. I hastily asked for the day off and thankfully it was granted! At first I thought it was an exclusive event because my email said to RSVP, but then I got a general email in the form of a net-a-porter newsletter and it is actually an open event, so you guys can go too! There are pop-up store locations in 5 countries, I posted the information below.
The only problem is to shop the collection you need an app on your iPhone or iPad 2 and I have neither...it may finally be time for me to bite the bullet and buy the iPhone4s...I've wanted one for a while but just didn't want to spend the money. I only have 3 days to get one though and I hate going places after work...so we'll see if I can make it to the store today or something.
Now the next problem is...WHAT DO I WEAR!? This is my first time going to an event like this, the past 2 times I was able to go to a fashion event was an affiliate tea and my Outnet Photoshoot, nothing as big as this. I've been agonizing over what to wear and so far I was thinking of a simple look with some pop. I have to decide what to wear UNDER the blazer though...and I'll probably need a coat...perhaps my leopard coat?or would that be too leopardy?
Sandals: Miu Miu eBay
Blazer: Moschino Cheap & Chic eBay $27
Jeans: Free People (Gilt Groupe) gift card
Purse: Marc by Marc Jacobs (Shopbop)
Watch: Michael Kors (25% off at Lord & Taylor)
Sunglasses: Marc by Marc Jacobs (Shopbop) gift card
(I will obviously have flats in my purse for when my feet start dying)
And yes, this is sorta a copy of something I wore 2 weeks ago, but when something works why not wear it again? ;)
I am also freaking out because I've never caught a cab on my own before...as many of you know I am VERY shy so whenever I go to NYC alone I walk EVERYWHERE and avoid talking to people. BUT if I walked to this event it would take forever, so that is not an option, ha ha. But now that I did this post there is no chickening out because you all know I'm going ;)
The only problem is to shop the collection you need an app on your iPhone or iPad 2 and I have neither...it may finally be time for me to bite the bullet and buy the iPhone4s...I've wanted one for a while but just didn't want to spend the money. I only have 3 days to get one though and I hate going places after work...so we'll see if I can make it to the store today or something.
Now the next problem is...WHAT DO I WEAR!? This is my first time going to an event like this, the past 2 times I was able to go to a fashion event was an affiliate tea and my Outnet Photoshoot, nothing as big as this. I've been agonizing over what to wear and so far I was thinking of a simple look with some pop. I have to decide what to wear UNDER the blazer though...and I'll probably need a coat...perhaps my leopard coat?or would that be too leopardy?
Sandals: Miu Miu eBay
Blazer: Moschino Cheap & Chic eBay $27
Jeans: Free People (Gilt Groupe) gift card
Purse: Marc by Marc Jacobs (Shopbop)
Watch: Michael Kors (25% off at Lord & Taylor)
Sunglasses: Marc by Marc Jacobs (Shopbop) gift card
(I will obviously have flats in my purse for when my feet start dying)
And yes, this is sorta a copy of something I wore 2 weeks ago, but when something works why not wear it again? ;)
I am also freaking out because I've never caught a cab on my own before...as many of you know I am VERY shy so whenever I go to NYC alone I walk EVERYWHERE and avoid talking to people. BUT if I walked to this event it would take forever, so that is not an option, ha ha. But now that I did this post there is no chickening out because you all know I'm going ;)
This was a pretty boring week as usual. The highlight was my crazy hair on Monday that deflated by Tuesday (I wash my hair every other day) I was also invited to The Woman in Black World Premiere on the 24th (as press for my Harry Potter site since Dan Radcliffe is in it) but sadly it's in London so I got a correspondent. [I'm saving my next London vacation for if/when WB invites me to the opening of the Harry Potter Studio Tour in March]
In other news, I think I need glasses. My eyes have been getting progressively worse these past few months meaning a lot more squinting and blurry vision. They were killing me this week, I went to bed at 8:15 on Wednesday because of it...NOT GOOD! But if I do end up needing them I may have to splurge on these awesome Chanel glasses (or these,) except I have no idea what they cost...hopefully not $600, ha ha.
I think I need to work out a purse system. Perhaps every week I'll switch between my Mulberry and Marc by Marc Jacobs purse. Then weekends are for my Ralph Lauren purse...it's so easy to switch shoes but purses require more work, ha ha. And I am kinda in love with my outfit on Wednesday, it's basic but I think I look pretty darn foxy! ;)
In other news, I think I need glasses. My eyes have been getting progressively worse these past few months meaning a lot more squinting and blurry vision. They were killing me this week, I went to bed at 8:15 on Wednesday because of it...NOT GOOD! But if I do end up needing them I may have to splurge on these awesome Chanel glasses (or these,) except I have no idea what they cost...hopefully not $600, ha ha.
I think I need to work out a purse system. Perhaps every week I'll switch between my Mulberry and Marc by Marc Jacobs purse. Then weekends are for my Ralph Lauren purse...it's so easy to switch shoes but purses require more work, ha ha. And I am kinda in love with my outfit on Wednesday, it's basic but I think I look pretty darn foxy! ;)
 |  Tuesday: Top: ? (TJ Maxx) $10, Blazer: Marc by Marc Jacobs (eBay), Skirt: Old Navy hand-me-down, Heels: Forever 21 $25, Watch: Michael Kors, Purse: Mulberry won from The Flower Girl |
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The first week of the new year is over, it wasn't too horrible. We had Monday off, which was good, I only left the house for about an hour and a half to get groceries and a Duchess hotdog (long dog with ketchup and bacon) for lunch, but I took a photo anyway. If you are ever on the East Coast and see a Duchess make sure to go there for a hot dog...they are DELICIOUS! The rest of the week was full of work and watching movies and Gilmore Girls.
I wore my other new sweaters this week (Monday and Tuesday), the second one is a tank top which is nice because it won't add extra bulk. I had been looking for a white (or any color) fisherman knit sweater and finally found it at TJ Maxx. Funnily enough, it was made in Ireland and came with a fun tag with information on each of the stitches. And the weird thing is, I used to HATE turtlenecks (I feel like they're choking me) but I have been obsessed with them lately!!! Funny how things change as you get older, right?
In other news, net-a-porter has a really awesome new contest where you can win the ultimate Karl Lagerfeld experience! Win a weekend for two in paris! Get Karlified with an all expenses paid trip to Karl's favorite Parisian hotspots. Plus $7,500 to spend at NET-A-PORTER. Stay in his favorite hotel, dine in his recommended restaurants and visit his hottest hangouts. Plus five runners up will receive $1,500 to spend at NET-A-PORTER. Pretty exciting, don't you think?!
And one more bit of NET-A-PORTER news! They have released their newsletter with an A-Z guide on dressing for Spring! You can use it for inspiration, whether it's micro-trends like twin bags or Erin Wasson's guide to style. Plus, discover your wild instincts with our focus on animal print accessories and the new athletic silhouette that captured runways for SS12.
I wore my other new sweaters this week (Monday and Tuesday), the second one is a tank top which is nice because it won't add extra bulk. I had been looking for a white (or any color) fisherman knit sweater and finally found it at TJ Maxx. Funnily enough, it was made in Ireland and came with a fun tag with information on each of the stitches. And the weird thing is, I used to HATE turtlenecks (I feel like they're choking me) but I have been obsessed with them lately!!! Funny how things change as you get older, right?
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In other news, net-a-porter has a really awesome new contest where you can win the ultimate Karl Lagerfeld experience! Win a weekend for two in paris! Get Karlified with an all expenses paid trip to Karl's favorite Parisian hotspots. Plus $7,500 to spend at NET-A-PORTER. Stay in his favorite hotel, dine in his recommended restaurants and visit his hottest hangouts. Plus five runners up will receive $1,500 to spend at NET-A-PORTER. Pretty exciting, don't you think?!
And one more bit of NET-A-PORTER news! They have released their newsletter with an A-Z guide on dressing for Spring! You can use it for inspiration, whether it's micro-trends like twin bags or Erin Wasson's guide to style. Plus, discover your wild instincts with our focus on animal print accessories and the new athletic silhouette that captured runways for SS12.
This was a pretty good week, nice weather, work wasn't TOO crazy and I had nice relaxing evenings. Tomorrow I'm headed home (to my parents house, which is only 15 minutes away) until after Christmas. My cousins from Ohio are visiting from Sunday-Monday and then Tuesday-Friday are family movie nights (when we watch It's a Wonderful Life, Holiday Inn, White Christmas and finally Scrooge with Albert Finney). It's my favorite tradition so I HAD to go home for it. Do you have any traditions as it gets closer to the holidays?
I think I'm going to make myself get a haircut tomorrow, I just have NO idea what to do...I've been thinking for months of what to do but I can't decide. I want to keep it long and easy to manage though. But just watch, I won't do it, ha ha. If I do you guys will be seeing a before and after. [I am thinking about getting it cut like Kendi's but longer...]
I think I'm going to make myself get a haircut tomorrow, I just have NO idea what to do...I've been thinking for months of what to do but I can't decide. I want to keep it long and easy to manage though. But just watch, I won't do it, ha ha. If I do you guys will be seeing a before and after. [I am thinking about getting it cut like Kendi's but longer...]
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What a week! It sounded out rather insane but by the end of the week things calmed down a bit and I was actually able to breathe at work, ha ha. Also, on Wednesday I went home for dinner because my Grandparents were coming over and my mom made spiral ham. Remember those boots I wore to get our Christmas tree? My Grandma gave them to me because she doesn't wear them anymore! WOO!
Recently I've been working with a company to share my latest clothing obsessions! It is open in beta mode as of this week and I have 10 invites to give out! So what you have to do is head over to currentlyobsessed.me where you can "stalk" me as well as the rest of your favorite bloggers to see what pieces we are lusting over! I am always adding new pieces so make sure to check back often for some awesome fashion!
The first 10 of my followers who log-in with the code Closet_FashionistaObsessed will gain early access to the site before it is open to the public! You can stalk me via this link once you log in!
Recently I've been working with a company to share my latest clothing obsessions! It is open in beta mode as of this week and I have 10 invites to give out! So what you have to do is head over to currentlyobsessed.me where you can "stalk" me as well as the rest of your favorite bloggers to see what pieces we are lusting over! I am always adding new pieces so make sure to check back often for some awesome fashion!
The first 10 of my followers who log-in with the code Closet_FashionistaObsessed will gain early access to the site before it is open to the public! You can stalk me via this link once you log in!
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