The Fashionista Lab

As mentioned in a recent post, I’m going through a total purge phase. But that’s only half of it. Not only am I purging, I’m trying to really focus my wardrobe: what makes me happy, what do I look great in, and what is unique about my personal style? One definite answer that I’ve come [...]

“Florals? For Spring? Groundbreaking.” Gaaahhhhh I love Miranda Priestly and I quote her every chance I get (sadly, not often). But she is wrong, so wrong! Florals for spring are wonderful. Florals are always wonderful, it all depends on how you do it. Just keep your flowers fresh! 1. Something Else (via Need Supply) // [...]

One chilly Chicago spring (while I was in college), I watched an episode of Sex and the City where Carrie wore white pumps. They weren’t at all integral to the story, but they were what stuck with me. I promptly went out and bought a pair of cheap-o white pumps that probably didn’t make it [...]

Quite possibly the best – and most dangerous – thing to happen to the Internet yesterday, Barney’s decided to make their Warehouse sale available online, all the time. Now super chi-chi brands are actually within reach – some at splurge level, but still a lot at mall prices. I took a look this morning and [...]

How much is my shopping freeze worth? $76, apparently. Over the weekend I was craving the sight of something beautiful, so I made a little trip to H.D. Buttercup, a delightful furniture store. It was the last day of the half-yearly sale, and I couldn’t let it end without at least witnessing it. I’ve gotten [...]

  I’m kind of obsessed with fringe boots right now. Totally boho, of course. But also just a great way to decorate the bottom of your body. There are several styles out there with just a side fringe, but for me that’s not enough. If my entire leg (or shin, or ankle) is not encased [...]

  This is completely random – but – for some reason, the color yellow has really been catching my eye lately. Maybe because it’s been raining nearly non-stop in San Francisco, and I’m craving some sunshine. I don’t necessarily recommend wearing all this yellow at once – that would certainly be a bold statement (and [...]

Is it just me, or was Cyber Monday a bit disappointing this year? Shopbop offered tiered discounts of up to 35% off, but you had to spend $250 to get the first discount. Likewise, the Outnet offered free shipping – but only with a $250 minimum purchase. Anthropologie offered free shipping with no minimums, but [...]

1. At the last minute yesterday I realized that I would have the chance to attend the Maison Martin Margiela x H&M pre-sale. Given all my planning and plotting, I was super-psyched to get a head start on the crowds. 2. Waiting in line, rocking Ace & Jig. 3. The MMM collaboration is set up as [...]