Tag Archives: Words of wisdom

Lusting for the perfect nude pump

By now, most of you are aware of my fondness for my desktop Shopaholic’s Daily Calendar. This time, one of my favorite shoe designers provided some fantastic advice on wallet-conscious shoe shopping tips. If you’re going to buy just one … Continue reading

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OK, Now My 15 Minutes are Definitely Over…

You all know by now that I used to have a fake talk-show when I was a little girl. True, I was the only guest week after week, but I sure had a fabulous time with it. I got to … Continue reading

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When In Doubt, Wear Red

My Shopaholic’s Daily Calendar had some great advice for me today from none other than Mr. Valentino Garavani himself. When in doubt, wear red. Red is very passionate and sexy. Men go wild for it, and a red with a … Continue reading

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I’ll Understand One Day

These are Christian Louboutin, and they’re actually not painful.  But even if they were…you know what? It’s worth it. – Eve, on her choice of shoes while attending New York Fashion Week (Image courtesy of Carrie and Joan)

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Beauty is pain

Today’s Shopaholic’s Daily Calendar entry resonates with me.  Sometimes women suffer in the name of fashion. I mean, not all of my 4″ heels are incredibly comfortable – but damn they’re cute. So long as it looks good, I will … Continue reading

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Ran into this little gem today

People shop for a bathing suit with more care than they do a husband or wife.  The rules are the same.  Look for something you’ll feel comfortable wearing. Allow for room to grow. -Erma Bombeck, an American humorist and author of 15 books, most … Continue reading

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On beauty

*From 2007 Spring/Summer ad campaign One should do something gorgeous to make a woman believe she is more beautiful than she was before.  I am not dressing the girl next door.                                                       - Christian Lacroix (Image via frillr.com)

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Something to think about

I came across the below quote in my Franklin Covey planner (one must always be prepared and organized when at work) and found it incredibly appropriate for where things currently are in the world. Life is constantly providing us with new … Continue reading

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Style advice from Coco herself

After a fantastic weekend I arrived into the office ready for another day of work.  The FiDi is  dead – I assume most of the *smart* people just took off this week as well. Anyhow, I got to my desk … Continue reading

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True. So, so true.

I came across this quote today in my Daily Shopaholic’s Calendar.  Truer words were never spoken. If God had wanted us to wear flat shoes, he wouldn’t have invented Manolo Blahnik.” – Alexandra Shulman, editor of British Vogue

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