Lip Service...

OK! So, ever since Miss Wendy B posted about the Lancome Piha Black lip gloss, I've been smitten. Much to my surprise, and after asking 20 + mildly retarded sales girls about it with the same response... "Uhhhh, I never heard of a blaaaack lip gloss?"

(Jeeze ladies- have pride in your job please!)

I asked girl #21 today and she said "Oh! Yea, we just got it in yesterday!"

YIPPEE!

So- I tested it out at the counter and I looked like a hot goth mess, but I bought it anyway so I could take it home and test that shit out! 

So first I tried it with the color from the ad campaign. The lady at the counter said it's meant to go on top of colors to make them darker and sexier. Well duh. Most people can't pull off black lips.

So heres the "Piha Black" gloss over Lancome's "Rock Icon Fuchsia"

(alone)

(and now with the gloss)

Can you tell? This MacBook camera blows for details. Ugh.

Anyway, then I decided to try it out on my Nars "Heat Wave" lip stick
(alone)


(and now with the gloss)


So? What's the verdict? I love it, but it's really hard to see how pretty the color is with this crappy camera. Maybe I'll try to get Ben to take some pics...

Shoe Girl Had a Little L.A.M.B.

Today I'm wearing these LAMB shoes that I absolutely love and definitely don't wear enough. They're my idea of the perfect chocolate brown with just a little red in there. I'm not a brown shoe kinda gal- in fact, I think these might be my only pair.

Anyhow- they're that beautiful miracle that happens when a shoe is high and comfortable. They're also the perfect mix of girlie and rocker- like Ms. Steffani herself. You can never loose with a sweet mary jane with big chunky buckles.

You can find them at heels.com and love them as much as I do. 

(top- Kimchi Blue, jeans- JBrand, vest- BDG, shoes- L.A.M.B.)

Dirty Hot!

So I know a lot of people are saying that leggings are on their way out (or in some people's opinions they've been out for a long ass time already) but I totally disagree- and frankly, don't care.

I just splurged on these Sass & Bide "black rat" leggings that I have been obsessed with since they showed up on their runway LAST YEARRRRR! They were actually out of my mind, and I had almost forgotten about them when I was blog hopping and saw them on Kingdom of Style.

Are these not to die for??? The countdown begins until I receive my rats!

Spring Preview...

A few websites are starting to show some Spring preview shoes. It's so weird to be sitting here with my heater on, thinking of Spring footwear.
I bought my first Spring shoe the other day at good old Christian Louboutin... A sweet little espadrille that looks SO cute on- it's stupid. I got them in black, but I'm thinking I should exchange them for the white, pictured here. What do you think??

And I just adore these cute shoes by Chloe! Don't you? They're adorable and perfect for the end of Fall, and a smooth transition into Spring. I love the color and the delicate little straps and buckles. Not to mention the fact that it's a wedge which means walkability! These would be cute with tights and then in warmer months, go bare!

Last but not least- another amazing transition shoe... these "OMG I EFFING WANT THESE MOTHER EFFING SHOES" amazing Nicholas Kirkwood beauties. I mean... seriously. 

*drool*

They're on pre-order here. I love.

Back to Reality...

It's back to work today. Booooo. :(

I suppose if I were really back to reality I wouldn't be ignoring my toes that are like "WTF bitch? These are total Spring shoes and were cold down here!" 

Shut up toes! Don't make me paint your nails green so people think you've developed a fungus.

Anyway- Yes, I'm wearing seasonally inappropriate shoes- so what. I blame California. We don't really have seasons.

On a side note, I am really over this taking pics with my MacBook thing. The picture quality is never very good. :( I think I'll invest in a tripod.

(jeans- JBrand, sweater- Super Lucky Cat, shoes- Betsey Johnson)

Good Deal for Spring!

I know my blog has been slow going in 09 so far, but it's not a sign of things to come, I promise. I'm just enjoying my time off from work- going out with my girl friends and getting into all kinds of trouble! haha

Anyway, a fellow blogger is selling their unworn Louboutins that are "a little too big" for their size 8 feet on ebay. I have them myself (I wore them for my engagement photos for our wedding magazine shoot) and LOVE them! They're super cute and high and perfect for warmer weather. 

Here's the ebay link! Check them out- they're starting at only $100. My first pair of Louboutin's were a pair of his espadrilles. Just an FYI ;)

HellooOoOoO 2009!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

How fast did 2008 go by? Seriously?!

I am really excited about '09- I have a good feeling about it.

So last night Ben and I were pretty mellow. We went to dinner with a group of our friends and then to a couple of house parties. We went home minutes before midnight to have a private new year's kiss. ;)

Anyway- I rocked my new dicso pants and my always amazing YSL Trib Too's. They're getting easier to wear each time! I barely even needed a sitting break last night. ha ha.

What fun things did you guys do!? I'm sure you all did much more exciting things than us.

What are some of your resolutions? I never do those things 'cause I feel like I'm destined for failure. I always try to think of a really good one and come up empty handed. Maybe if you tell me yours I can steal one and take credit for it. 

Bwa ha ha.

Happy New Year from Benjamin, Banksy and of course, me! I truly love you all and am looking forward to 2009!

(disco pants- American Apparel, bangles- Cartier Burberry and Forever21, studded belt- Forever21, vest- Silence&Noise, tanks- American Apparel, shoes- YSL)