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hope your halloweens were haunting! happy november (brrr…)
NYFW – 5
day 5 was a good day! we saw lots of fur and muted colours from some of the top designers. Marc Jacobs started his show promptly on time and as promised no celebrities were in the front row to bore anyone.
sketchy.
I’ve always been pretty amazed with fashion designer’s sketches. Most likely it’s because I can barely draw, and if I do attempt, it will most likely resemble the skill of a 3rd grader…I’ll stick to finger painting, and collages (especially Polyvore collages). It’s also pretty amazing that Karl does all his sketches with marker, sans-whiteout. Just watch Lagerfeld Confidential and anything you ever wondered about Karl Lagerfeld and Chanel will be answered.
The hobby of collecting
I figured I would never have a collection. That is, until one day when my mom asked me what I’d like for Christmas. Would I like another bottle of perfume? This seemed to have become a tradition, a bottle of perfume for Christmas. Then it hit me, I collect perfume!
There is something enchanting about giving or receiving a bottle of perfume. It’s personal, it smells nice, and it comes in a perfectly designed bottle. Plus, it’s basically what keeps department stores in business, as it has one of the highest margins.
So, what scent is on my Christmas list this year? I’ve only done visual research thus far, flipping through magazines, looking at billboards, etc., and have yet to get down to the “testing” process. However, here are a few ideas to help you on your perfume hunt!
1) Marc Jacobs: Lola
Smells like: vanilla, warm tonka bean, and creamy musk
Looks like: A beautiful bouquet of abstract flowers
Cost: $45-$85
2) Michael Kors: Very Hollywood
Smells like: Sparkling mandarin, gardenia, and vetiver.
Looks like: A red-carpet-worthy diamon necklace
Cost: $40-$80
3) Missoni: Missoni Parfum
Smells like: Radiant Yellow Accord, Bergamot, Magnolia, Choclate Brown Accord, Amber, Magenta, among others.
Looks like: A Morracan beach blanket
Cost: $300 (Yikes, considering how thoughtless the bottle is).
So go ahead, induldge. Signature scents were for our grandmothers! With so many options it’s okay to “cheat” on your scent to see what else is out there. Who knows, you may end up with a collection too!
NARSissist
natasha poly: photograph
oh my my marc.
dear santa/mom..
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so lately i have been spending my days trying to find interesting tidbits i can post here. this outfit on Cameron Diaz seems so effortlessly put together, which is what i’ve been going for lately… love it. i especially love this marc jacobs patent leather bag, i’ll add that one to my christmas list..!
p.s. tomorrow is my annual christmas-wine party! an excuse to look pretty and drink!
-M
( MARC BY MARC JACOBS Bag, UrbanOutfitters BDG Cigarette Jeans, GAP Peacoat, Stuart Weitzman Boot, UrbanOutfitters Hat)
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