Lola Belle Matchstick Sateen 301 Pants in Merlot from Lola Belle NYC. $SALE. Retro back to 20-30 years ago with high-waisted tapered matchstick pants. With skinny jeans and pants flooding the fashion scene, I definitely recommend these as part of my top 3. Has zips on the bottom, back zip pockets, and barely visible seams on the thighs and knees. Marsha was really sweet in answering all my questions. Very high quality unlike most other fresh independent designers.


Dolce & Gabbana Coffee Knit Sweater from Fashion 4 Action Sample Sale. $STEAL. The knitting is different on the sleeves and back as opposed to the front. The way it hangs is very flattering to my unbelievably straight figure. Cuffs are cute too. This was indeed one of my top fave sample sales. Not only do you get great prices on vintage to present clothing at less than wholesale, you're shopping for a cause. Housing Works hosts this annually and people/designers contribute pieces for charities for support services for homeless men and women/children with AIDS.


Vintage Gianni Versace Oversized Black/Sage V-Neck Sweater from Fashion 4 Action Sample Sale. $STEAL. I practically sink in this since it's a size I but who can't love that so-MKA-look? The different textured knitting caught my attention once again. It's so comfy, I could sleep in this. LOL!


Christian Louboutin Decollete 868 Black Leather 110mm from Christian Louboutin, Paris. $SALE@RETAIL. I cannot express how much I love these pumps. They're literally sex on heels and feel so downright risque. Comfortable to walk in for hours, even at 4.5". Definitely the most understated pumps amongst CL next to the famous Pigalle and Clichy, yet the most complimented when worn. Not to mention I saved almost $100 ordering from Paris! Christian Louboutin Decollete as seen on: Teri Hatcher (Vanity Fair Cover), Jessica Simpson, Ashlee Simpson, and Britney Murphy.


40 Wooden Hangers & J.W. Etc. Water Base Polyurethane Varnish Gloss from eBay/WiseAcres Art. $SALE. I'm going to kick this seller's ass. This is the 4th set of hangers from her and they didn't come with a thick glossy varnish finish like usual. Instead, barely polished so I was forced to purchase varnish gloss and make it another DIY project... well... when I have time.


Diane Von Furstenberg Petite Toile Pocket Bag & Rene Furterer Fioravanti Anti-Frizz Silkening Shampoo from Sephora. $RETAIL. As if the Sephora code couldn't be abused too much (this + presents + assisted buys), I'm glad I got these (and only these!) for myself. My St. Tropez make up bag couldn't hold up the daily use and it's really falling apart. I like this new one better b/c of the vintaged design (it's material from DVF's own dresses). This shampoo does wonders for my long hair and creates a healthy "Vidal Sassoon" look without relaxing or masking it.


Vintage Gucci Link Tie from Fashion 4 Action Sample Sale. $STEAL. Sony PSP Socom Game from eBay. $SALE. For TJ! I can't find the box for Socom but at least you could see what a UMD looks like. -=) As for the tie, I'm so infatuated with it's small details. The inner lining has scripted letters and crests (not used today), once tiny link has their vintage logo, and the end of the tie has a rectangular sign.


Orchid Flower Arrangement from 1800FLOWERS. $GIFT. TJ got this for me as a good luck thing for my 3rd exam. He knows I love orchids, exotic, and wild flowers (and not so much roses). They were perfect!


100 Customized Extralaces Vinyl Bumper Stickers from eBay/Specialty Stamp. $SALE. Yes bumper stickers. Thanks to Craig @ Tangerine, I finally knew the secret to those super nice, heavy, thick, glossy, HQ stickers that we so commonly see whenever we receive packages.



Christmas Pre-Lit Douglas Fir Tree, Deluxe Gold Wired Fabric Ribbon, 48 Frosted Gold Glass Ornaments, 10 Red Berry/Pinecones, Gold Star, and Red/Gold Velvet Tree Skirt from Walmart. $RETAIL. I spaced out everything perfectly so it's not too much and not too little. Then I matched the deep red tree skirt with the red berries to create an accent. The pine cones add that life like look.


Gingerbread Family from Walmart. $RETAIL. Look! It's Daddy, Mommy, and Gemma. Hehehe! They smell like gingerbread too. This is decor on top of our Madison Buffet.


Poinsettia Velveteen/Gold Trim Door Bell from Walmart. $RETAIL. I went away from the usual bows and into something more unique. Sad part is, I tried taping it outside and it kept falling down. So I tied it onto the chain. LOL!