More Balenciaga Badness

(Photo via People.com)

GAH! Aside from the EVERYTHING that's wrong north of her knees, Jennifer Connelly is also redirecting the traffic of misery south of her ankles with these moiré-inducing Balenciaga heels.

For those of you who don't know what moiré is -- and don't worry, I knew that it existed, but I wasted like 30 minutes looking for the term in Google -- it's that terrible pattern you see on TV, especially when someone's wearing tweed or houndstooth. It makes a jumping effect, and it's created by two sets of patterns that basically overlap and make your eyes wanna barf.

Just like so!

Anyway, there's your science lesson for the day! Still, it's NO excuse for these heinous zig-zag heels!

Marimekko For H&M! Behold! Rejoice!

Huzzah and huzzah and huzzah!

From IG Trendcentral:
"Launching this April, Finnish textile company Marimekko is partnering with H&M to do a collection for women and children that will include tunics, dresses, hats, and bags in their signature striking prints. We’re hoping their classic tulip patterns will make an appearance."

Now THAT I might stand in line for and risk mass stampeding!

Coupon & Promo Code Bonanza

Mysterious frequent commenter "Poop McGee" sent me a rip-roarin', rootin'ly tootin'ly massive list of promo codes. I've tried to strip out the suckier ones (Nascarfansite.com! Rave!). Anyway, GO! SPEND LIKE THERE'S NO TOMORROW!


Alloy: ALYGIFT (20% off entire order til Dec. 3, 2007)
American Eagle: 64152219 (15% off from Nov. 27 - Dec. 11, 2007)
Armani Exchange: STYLE20 ($20 off $100 from ? - ? )
Banana Republic: BRHOLIDAY (20% off from Nov 27 – Dec 24, 2007)
Bare Escentuals: BEFAMILY (20% off from Nov. 30 - Dec. 2, 2007)
Bath and Bodyworks: VELVET10 ($10 off $30 from Nov. 27 - Dec. 2, 2007)
BeBe Sport: FAMILY25 (25% off from Nov. 29 - Dec. 2, 2007)
J. Jill: FFNV25 (25% off on Nov 27 – Dec 2, 2007)
JC Penney: CHAMPION (20% off from Dec. 9, 2007)
Levis Store: LOJVWYJ9 (20% off $75 from Nov 30 – Dec 2, 2007)
Liz Claiborne: FRIEND40 (40% off from Nov. 30 - Dec. 3, 2007)
Macy's: MACYSFRIEND or MACYSFF or CFF117 (20% off from Nov 28 – Dec 03, 2007)
MetroStyle: MSTYLE50 (50% off Single Item from Nov. 28 - Dec. 31, 2007)
New York & Company: 9897 ($30 off $75 from Nov 27 – Dec 3, 2007)
Nike: 2PCTH7A (20% off $125 from Nov 27 – Dec 24, 2007)
Overstock: 73989 (10% off $45 from ? - ? )
Ralph Lauren: HOL2007 (30% off 11/10 - 12/10)
Red Envelope: AMX25WISH ($50 off $200 from ? – ? )
Sephora: FF2007 (20% off from Nov. 28 - Dec 31, 2007)
Speedo: FRIENDS4 (25% off on Nov 27 – Nov 30, 2007)
Ulta: 84447 (20% off Single Item from Nov 27 – Dec 1, 2007)
Victoria's Secret: FA78113 or FA78449 ($15 off $100, $30 off $150, $75 off $250, & $150 off $500 from Nov. 28 - Dec. 20, 2007)
Victoria's Secret: WARM25 (25% off Single Sweater from Nov. 28 - Dec. 1, 2007)

Sweet actress: Crystal Liu Yi Fei 刘亦菲

Name: Crystal Liu Yi Fei 刘亦菲
Birth date: August 25, 1987
Birth place: Wuhan, China
Height: 170cm
Blood Type: B
Education: Beijing Film Academy (graduated 2006)
Languages spoken: Mandarin and English
Profession: Actress and singer
Favorite sports: Golf and tennis
Favorite actresses: Audrey Hepburn and Vivian Leigh
Favorite singers: Amuro Namie and Faye Wong

Magazinul Stella McCartney

Stella McCartney si-a decorat pentru sarbatori magazinul din Mayfair, luxosul cartier londonez, si, alaturi de prieteni si clienti fideli a organizat si o petrecere la care au fost aprinse ornamentele luminoase. Ea a purtat o tinuta all black compusa dintr-o haina din casmir si lana cu doua randuri de nasturi, fusta si cizme inalte.


credit foto: wireimage

How We Met

A touching tale of how two lovers found their heart! Aaw.
http://www.zoomintosee.com
The music is by Son of Dave.
A stickman and stickwoman drawn on bodies falling in love.

China Like You've Never Seen It Before

Chinese artist / Photographer Dr. Feng Jiang took these amazing photos around China which for me at least really change the way you percieve the country - beyond the communism, the censorship and the alien practices, lies an amazingly beautiful and incredible country.

Picture postcard: something to think about

Image courtesy of me. Ha!

Steve,

I return! Internetted and new flatted and eating peanuts. No outfit to drool over today, but a poster from the lovely folks at Oi Polloi (for some reason posted literally round the corner from their shop) for you to mull over. So what do you think? Do you dress up for rock? It's certainly true that a hell of a lot of people do- just look at the lollipop boys that are so prevelant now (skinny in tight jeans, round head of backcombed hair) to go with the trend for 'indie' music... or the Stroke wannabes that went before.

While you ponder that, I'll be pondering whether QOTSA will actually play on Sunday. Do 'severe chest infections' last more than 3 days? Sigh...

EJ

Bonjour EJ

I am sitting in an internet cafe opposite the Pompidou trying to get to grips zith the subtle differences between English and French keyboards. Those folks at Oi Polloi must think you are a strange girl indeed...always lurking around the shop front! There is no doubt that music influences fashion and vice versa. One only hqs to examine the work of Heid Slimane who has tqken ,uch inspiration from emerging artisits, for example These New Puritans. This excerpt from men.style.com following the Dior fall 07 show highlights the point well: “His band du jour, These New Puritans, provided a sound track that left one wanting more, their drummer George Barnett made for a much more appealing muse than Pete Doherty, and their home, the British town of Southend, provided a rich seam of inspiration for a collection that roamed confidently across the terrain of English youth cults.” Music has an influence on fashion but there is little doubt that fashion can also have an influence on music, well atleast in swaying press and ultimately public opinion.

I have to mention the work of Christian Joy and her costume design for Karen O and I was fortunate to see some key pieces at a recent V&A exhibition. As shown on stylebubble, Joy has now worked with the Klaxons. I agree with stylebubble that this is a welcome wardrobe change from the band that has helped get the designs of Cassette Playa greater attention (refer to ny previous rant if you have forgotten my opinion on this label!

I am sure that music and fashion will continue to influence each other and there is nothing wrong with that in my book!

I am now off to enjoy Paris!

Celebrity Mugshots

These are Celebrity mugshots,and they ain't pretty.As you can see professional Make-up and lighting,makes a world of difference.

Crazy Cars and Dumb Drivers

A humorous list of crazy wheels created by dumb drivers.