Hot Mess: Danielle Staub

Sometimes it’s embarrassing to admit you watch the “Real Housewives” from anywhere, but most of the time it’s one hilarious hot mess after another. Andy Cohen has become one of my favorite people and I find it difficult to miss Watch What Happens Live. Last night, I was more impressed by his view of Sag Harbor than anything! However, the hottest-trainwreck-tranny-mess was Danielle Staub and her lesbian love song. Watch what happens…Andy’s reactions are priceless.

Sorry I’ve been terrible about posting consistently. A lot has been going on. I intend to rectify it!

Do you have any thoughts on Danielle?

SATC Inspiration: You don’t have to dress like the same girl everyday

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I’m getting giddy about seeing SATC 2 tomorrow, even though I’ve read some less-than-flattering reviews and I must admit that I’m not QUITE as excited as I was for the first movie. But I love it for the fashion as much as I love it for the girls. And I know the movie won’t disappoint in that arena.

This may seem redundant because I know every girl feels this way. But I’m inspired by many Carrie Bradshaw looks. One of the things I love most about the character is how she dressed for any occasion. She also often dressed with a theme, but always in a chic vs. a campy way. While she almost always looked fabulous, we also saw her dress down which makes her all the more real. More faves…

I loved everything about this outfit and I mentioned how much I love her flower brooch here.

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Love, Love, Loved this outfit. This is the day Carrie meets Berger and she’s wearing a chic frock, fitted jacket and sky-high wedges.

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I totes try to re-create this look. I have a crisp white blazer (thrifted) that I pair with a ratty old mickey mouse tee (gift from an old beau).

Love it when Carrie channels Jackie-O while she is dating the politician (she says, “found some vintage Halston”). It’s fun to dress for a part. You don’t have to dress like the same girl everyday.

She’s adventurous…swinging for her column, and she’s dressed to work-out. There’s no place for heels on a trapeze.

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I love this. Sometimes, no matter how great you look, the wind can literally or metaphorically blow your skirt up.

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Why not wear a white sun-dress/parasol combo for strolling outside in the sun?

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More to love

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Here are some more fun galleries to peruse:

14 Reasons you might be Carrie

InStyle Carrie Bradshaw moments

Float trip update

We didn’t tip once! R & I did surprisingly well under pressure/high water on the Mulberry this weekend (mentioned here). Not surprising to most who know him as the picture you see when you look up “patient” in the dictionary. It was a fabulous time had by all and although my suspicion that I am not ready for swimsuit-season was confirmed, I’m so pleased it’s summer.

The whole group at Bucksnort. Note my flame shorts…

Birdie and Wiggs bonding Sunday night when we got back

A little happy

Online shopping can induce such a HIGH! Especially when you find sales, special finds or free shipping…Although it always takes so freaking long and you want it now! I ordered these little baubles from Urban Outfitters almost two weeks ago and I got a delivery confirmation that that are at my door! I can’t wait to see them when I get home and somehow incorporate them into my float-trip-weekend-wear. PS: my total was under $60!

UO Lace CollarKnot StudsRhinestone and Turquoise Stackable RingsBeaded Trim HeadwrapFaceted Tear Drop Bead Necklace

Goin’ Floatin’

This weekend I’m off for my first float trip of 2010. It has the makings of an epic weekend so far. 10 of my best friends, a fully-functional cabin in rural Arkansas on the Mulberry river. The forecast is calling for 90 degrees and sun. Needless to say we’re pretty pumped. Here are a few glimpses of what has happened in the past…

So what does one bring on a float trip? Allow me to illuminate my packing list:

Koozie necklace, sunglasses with flame croakies, bikini, flip-flops, rain boots, plenty of alcoholic bevs, sunscreen, bug spray and these beauties…

Happy weekend!

Stationery Porn: MaeMae Paperie

If you know me, you know I love letters, cards and all things paper. If you don’t know me, it doesn’t matter because you’re sure to drool over these custom stationery creations anyway. Thanks to Elements of Style for introducing me to MaeMae Paperie. Take a look and thank me later.

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Favorite? I think so:

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Second Fave:

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Megan Gonzalez, the creator of this stationery is so talented (obvi) and she has an adorable blog and that makes me want to be friends with her/stalk her/take out a loan to buy her services for an event I’m not even having. Just take a look at her inspiration board…yep that’s her & her hubby in the picture labelled 8. It’s like creativity just pours out of this girl! You go!

Diane Kruger & Dog dresses

Found out today via Garance Dore that Diane Kruger is her own stylist/make-up artist/hair-stylist… this only furthers my slight obsession with her and her style choices. She is just STUN.

PS: I have secretly been perusing dog dresses/swimsuits. Ridiculous, I know. But some of them are super fun. If you’re interested…here is the cutest little tutu. Not sure if Birdie needs one but she sure would look cute!

Somehow she got out of the fence today. R & I were freaking but some nice neighbor got her and her Aunt Lauren and Aunt Lindsay rescued the bad little puppy. Here she is with her sister, Georgie.

SATC: Carrie’s best looks

Thanks to Instyle for sharing their favorite “Carrie” looks. They have the Top Ten, the craziest and the best of the rest.  I had to include a few of my own…

They have this one in the best of the rest category, but I have to put it in my personal top 10. I loved this look!!

The Masterfully Mixed Outfit

The sequined caftan from the playboy party! I die. Only SJP/Carrie could pull this off.

Carrie’s “Cover-Up”

SJP as Audrey Hepburn. Love this look and how beautiful she looks when she ultimately has to let Aidan down.

The Engagement Ring Necklace

I love this look, not too crazy about the sweater but more the empowerment/compromise that she and Aidan land on when she cleans out her closet to make room for him. Plus, I love the hair.

The Forgotten Sweater

Shopping in Paris, the return of the knee-high boot

The Compromising Boots

The Very Carrie Suit

The Very Carrie Suit

I am obsessed with this look from the first movie. Totally one of a kind, these shoes started a revolution!

Carrie’s Vintage Prints

The 80s done right

The Mesh Pumps

The dress with layers upon layers of tulle: all dressed up with nowhere to go

2. Pat Field’s All-Time Favorite Outfit

Extra! Extra! Read all about it!

6. The Newsworthy Dress

Grown-up Carrie. Love this put-together look.

7. The Fresh-Off-The-Runway Vest

Carrie’s signature flower! This one has definitely made an impression on my personal style.

8. Carrie’s Signature Flower

More from the beautiful backyard wedding

I must share these photos from the wedding in the delta, mentioned here and here. It was lovely and fun and seemed so effortless, although I’m sure it wasn’t! It all took place on Lake Chicot in Robert’s hometown of Lake Village. There are so many dying towns in South Arkansas but this doesn’t feel like one of them. The people are friendly, they know how to throw a party and they eat hella good.

The backyard, tables, flowers and lake.

The extended dock

The bride’s father, Mr. Paul, fished out a hat that had gone astray.

The partaaay

Flip-flop basket, best idea ever!

The cake

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Amazing music

More amazing music…The revivalists, straight from NOLA.

Me, Robert and his lovely mom

SNL Faves

SNL can be so hit or miss but when it’s on…IT’S ON. I’m partial to the digital shorts, Bill Hader (esp Dateline), What Up With That? and anything with Justin Timberlake.

Saturday Night Live – Target – Video – NBC.com.

Saturday Night Live – The Barry Gibb Talk Show – Video – NBC.com.

Saturday Night Live – Digital Short: Two Worlds Collide ft. Reba McEntire – Video – NBC.com.

Saturday Night Live – Digital Short: On the Ground – Video – NBC.com.

Saturday Night Live – Dateline – Video – NBC.com