The Tragedy

I really only have three pairs of shoes that are deemed my "party shoes". A pair of red pumps, my Tahari heels, and my freak-em heels.

Of course, none of these are under four inches.

If a guy can't handle a girl being 6' and change tall, he obviously can't handle me. ; )

My red pumps are a rare occurrence, my Tahari ones are really only for when I'll be sitting down a lot, and my Calvin Klein patent-leather platforms are really my go-to shoe for dancing and generally going out. They were probably my favorites

Anyway, so I went out for a girl friend's birthday up in the Bronx, and for those of you who know Grand Concourse up there, you also know that that hill is KILLER
As I was walking up that hill, I could feel the heel of my favorite patent-leather shoes just starting to bend a little more with each step, basically folding in on itself, until by the time I had gotten all the way to the subway, one leg was about two inches shorter than the other and I was effectively without a leg to stand on. Ahem.

Therefore I completely can justify this purchase. It was an emergency. And thankfully one of the stores was selling these Jessica Simpson shoes, which were a dead ringer for my old Calvin Klein patent leather platforms.
I took the last pair out of the window and wore them out.

So can we welcome my new party shoes to the closet?

To my Calvin's, thank you for three years of faithful service, for supporting me through endless parties, dancing, and general merriment. You will be missed.

EEK!

Just got a new credit card (Intended for buying textbooks. I'm serious.)
However, you know how life is.
Got the textbooks
Went out Friday night and my heel broke on my favorite patent-leather freak-um shoes. Needed emergency shoe shopping to replace. They're super hot though. ; )
Roomies decided a microwave was DEFINITELY necessary for room. Stopped by BBB.
Ran out of Korres foundation. Emergency stop over at Sephora.
And just checked my balance and I made this face.

I now understand why people get into trouble with these things. It's going to be taking a little break, tucked away in my sock drawer for a while.

Anyway, here's a peek in my inspiration folder in the mean time. School's starting in just a few days for me, I can't believe it!

back to school by erind90 featuring boyfriend blazer

Thinking about wearing this outfit for my first days of classes.
Hey, it's important to make a good first impression!

I have to say that I always laugh a little seeing all the freshman move in, the dorm was an absolute zoo. SOOO many helicopter moms.
When I moved in it took maybe two trips.
An extra one because I'm storing some stuff for a girlfriend from Japan.

These kids, they look like they're moving in for a family of five!
Although I shouldn't talk, I moved in my girlfriend last wednesday, and we were moving stuff from noon to 8:30 at night.
So. Much. Stuff.

I believe the photo is from the Sartorialist. If it is yours please just let me know and I will credit it.

Pattern

If I had to pick a pattern that I just can't seem to get enough of, it would have to be stripes.

Maybe even over my love of leopard print.

Maybe.

The thing is, big cat spots definitely add a bit of sass to my closet. There's nothing that makes me purr quite like a pair of gorgeous leopard print heels or ballet flats.

However, stripes loooovveee my figure. Put horizontal stripes on me and suddenly I've got curves like Bridgette Bardot (that's what I like to think anyway ;) ) I know from dressing clients that most women shy away from horizontal stripes, because they have curves to spare and don't need to accentuate them any more.
Me and stripes however? They love me. And I love them. And they love me for lovin' them and I love them for lovin' me. And we love each other. And that's cause none of us got enough love in our childhoods.
And that's show biz kid. *

So today, let's take a moment and appreciate stripes.

stripes by erind90 featuring striped tee

* Thankyou Roxie Hart

New Music

People have often mentioned that I'm too white to own my ipod.
I can't help it, hip hop, rap, and pop are like the life pulse of nyc. It just kind of gets under your skin.

Anyway, so my new favorite band is Far East Movement.
Most of the songs on their album are serious booty-shaking songs (vaguely reminiscent of The Black Eyed Peas).
Rumor has it that they're going to be performing at Webster Hall this Saturday...



Like a G6 by Far East Movement

Malia Mills Sample Sale

Exciting news everyone!
The company that I interned with over the summer, Malia Mills, is hosting a sample sale August 25-27, so if you're in the new york area definitely head over for a peek.

I'm not just saying this because I worked with them for four months, but not only are these a lovely group of ladies, but these are also some seriousily fabulous swim suits.

I had to pick up at least one suit while working for them (and several dresses, their sports wear designer Erin makes some to die for pieces) and so I got the Siren swimsuit pictured below.

It's comfortable, adjustable, wears very well (no issues with bagging or stretching or pulling yet!) plus I don't think I've ever gotten so many cries of "WHERE DID YOU GET THAT SUIT??!".
Plus if it ever does break, I can send it back to Malia Mills for free repairs. Sweet.

So anyway, here's the info below. I'm definitely planning on stopping by, if only to chat with the ladies.

See you there!
Malia Mills is hosting the ultimate swimwear celebration! For three days, find favorite styles from seasons past for $50-$100 bucks a piece at our annual Summer Sample Sale. Choose from fun colors like Movie Star, Romeo, Sage and more in Malia Mills fabulous-fitting signature styles! (Keep your eyes peeled for our bargain bin as low as $5)

We will also have some special deals on ready-to-wear and accessories!


Check out our website... http://www.maliamills.com/


When? Wednesday through Friday, August 25th through 27th from 10 am to 6 pm


Where? Malia Mills, 263 West 38th St, Floor 16, between 7th and 8th Avenues.


We Accept- Cash, Visa, Mastercard and AMEX

Red Alert

What is it with the color red?

I had a woman in the fitting room say to me "Is this dress appropriate for work?"

I answered yes, because it was this dress, and while I don't particularly like the cut (repeat after me: there's no accounting for personal taste) the color is a beautiful lipstick red in 100% silk:

But I added, if you work in a very conservative environment I'd wear a cardigan or blazer over it also just so you don't show your shoulders.
Her response blew my mind.

"But what about the color? Do you think it's office appropriate?"

"What do you mean?"
Honestly, the only time I've heard of a color not being "appropriate" is white to someone else's wedding, but that's self explanatory.

"I just don't want people in my office to think I'm a slut for wearing red."

um...

WHAT??!!

She took my shock as confusion and added "Because everyone else wears like grey and black, so I'll stand out."

again....

WHAT??!!

Since when did standing out = slut?
And since when did red = slut? It's just a poor innocent color people!
I understand the color association, but my mom also told me in the fifth grade that good girls only wear white underwear.
Guess what? I wear black and red and pink and basically whatever tickles my fancy and is covered in lace (it's my underwear, I can do what I want) and last time I checked I'm not spending my nights on a corner in the red light district.

I know I've had other woman say the same thing, maybe not as forcefully, of how they don't like bright colors because it attracts attention, or they think that red and pink are better left to younger girls (fun story on that one later).
People, people, people.

I hate color, but I loooovvee red.
For god sakes, my hair is as close to the color of a crayola box crayon without being unnatural.
I love rocking some red lipstick.
My nail color of choice? Always red for winter, hot pink for summer.
My handbags or clutches are usually red (or some other obnoxious color).
My evening wear or special occasion clothing and heels? Always, always red.

Why? Because standing out is a good thing. When was the last time someone got an award for being "most unnoticeable and generally pleasant human being?"
Yeah, that's what I thought.

So let's have a big hurrah for red, especially lipstick, fire engine, red light red that looks good on EVERYONE.

Mild

red 1 by erind90 featuring Jeffrey Campbell shoes

Medium

red 2 by erind90 featuring Mulberry bags

Spicy

red 3 by erind90 featuring Vivienne Westwood Anglomania dresses

Good News All Around

Good news #1: It's my birthday! YAY!
Yes, I'm basically four and still get excited about my birthday.
And yes, being apathetically cool is way over-rated (Hey, hipsters. You reading this?)

Good news #2: I just found this blog thanks to Already Pretty and I might have laughed so hard I snorted tea out of my nose. It's that good.
Besides, it's basically my life in cartoon form.