WHY CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN, WHY?

I've already purchased at least 3 other boots that I can remember for the upcoming fall and winter season. With these puppies that makes at least 4. The worst part about it? I HATE ankle boots, I don't care if they are, "in" this season. Ankle boots remind me of some overweight woman dressed in polyester and pleather a-la JCPenney and donning a fake Gucci bag.

Oh God, I can hear the gum clicking already.

Bergdorf Goodman. Christian Louboutin. $970.00, NO FREE SHIPPING, (I think that ended on Saturday)

POISON PNC BANK ARTS CENTER CONCERT 2007

364 days out of the year I'm a fashionista. The other day I'm....

common...

New Jersey...

trash!!!

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Houston, I have a problem.

And his name is Hubby. Between this dress and the Versace that I just preordered, I'm positive this man is going to impose a limit on my Amex. Oh, but I couldn't resist. I mean who could? I should say what real fashionista could?

I should start off with, " Hey! I saved us $10.00 today!" (free shipping)

Then again, maybe it won't fit well or look good. As an avid shopper of designer apparel, I can tell you that the only way that this dress won't look good is if it doesn't fit. You get what you pay for. If you wear a $12.00 dress it's going to look like you're wearing a $12.00 dress. If you wear a $1200.00 dress it's going to look like you're wearing a $1200.00 dress.

Please let this fit. I wouldn't have gone into typical vacation gorging mode had I noticed this dress on the BG website earlier . Thank God this place wasn't wasn't all-inclusive. Then again, it might as well have been.

Fendi. Bergdorf Goodman. $1200.00

MAYBE I'LL WEAR THIS VERSACE TO THE HOUSE OF BLUES

Perhaps the best $1500.00 I've ever spent. There is one drawback, I'm not crazy about mocknecks, but hey maybe DV can pull this one off for us. I hope so.

It's on pre-order so there is an update to follow of course.

Saks Fifth Avenue. $1500.00. Preorder.

SPECIAL GUEST POST: TAXI RAY SPOKESMAN

--We thought that Taxi Ray Spokesman's comment to Saturday's post on Ray Kottner deserved to be a post all its own. Thank you Taxi Ray Spokesman for reporting the truth. (original comment found under Bergdorf Goodman post 7/17/07) --

The claims by a lobbyist group for the Taxi Owners and of the writer of a free taxi industry rag that this 81 year old man giving free late night rides to those who can't normally afford a taxi is "stealing" their business, is akin to restaurant owners crying that the free soup kitchen is stealing their customers. The people involved should be ashamed. The statement by the Taxi Owner's lobby does not even pretend to have the public interest in mind.The clubhouse politicians in their TLC patronage jobs are no better. Just smarter in their wording. There is a huge monetary incentive for the TLC enforcement officers to lie, and for the TLC hearing officers to wrongfully fine Ray Kottner. According to the NY Post, the TLC admits they will use $185 of the $1685 Ray Kottner must give them for release of his vehicle to pay the TLC Agent who seized Kottner's vehicle. Supposedly this money compensates the Agent for driving the car 10 blocks to the pound. It is nothing more than paying the agents "commissions" for seizures. The TLC did not seize the car to "protect the public." They will release the car as soon as Ray Kottner pays them for its release. The additional $1500 must pay over the "commision" to the TLC Agent is an "advance deposit" for fines that have not yet been levied by hearing officers who have not yet heard the case. (Say what?) Such is justice in Bloomberg's NYC. Why do I get the feeling that after Ray Kottner has his "fair hearing" he will be fined exactly $1500 by the "impartial" hearing officer.The fines, of course, will help pay the exorbitant salaries of the politicians in TLC patronage jobs. It reminds me of the justice meted out by the small town Southern judges and police who feed their families from the improper fines for fictitious violations that they levy against motorists passing through.

- Taxi Ray Spokesman

R.I.P TAMMY FAYE MESSNER

Tammy Faye Messner died yesterday from inoperable cancer at the age of 65. As sad as the world is today, we know that Tammy has received her just and eternal reward in Paradise with our Lord and Savior.

Our deepest sympathy goes out to Tammy's family and all of those who knew and loved her.

SENIOR CITIZEN GIVES FREE CAB RIDES TO NEW YORKERS AND GETS FINED

Featured On: MyFoxNY
Former cabbie Ray Kottner gave people free rides in his taxi, accepting only tips. TLC officials said he was taking money away from legit cab drivers and running an illegal business.
Do you think Kottner should be allowed to continue offering rides without charging set fares?


Way to go New York City!!! This little senior citizen was giving free cab rides in a yellow cab that he owns, and what does the city do? Fine him. Impound his vintage yellow cab. Why? Because he's, "taking money away from legit cab drivers". Yeah right. And Bloomberg's greedy and obscene, "Congestion Pricing" (charging anyone that dares drive in Manhattan $8.00 a day) isn't taking money away from legit drivers? Isn't New York's $6.00 toll for crossing the George Washington Bridge enough? Let's see, if I commute to NYC everyday via the GWB, I could potentially pay $14.00 per day, not including parking, just to have the, "privilege' to drive in NYC? What if I'm commuting from Queens? Let's see, that's $4.50 EACH WAY to cross the Triborough Bridge plus $6.00 for the GWB plus $8.00 in congestion pricing. That's $23.00 EACH DAY not including parking fees. And NYC has to stick their greedy disgusting paws into Mr. Kottner's wallet? WHAT COUNTRY ARE WE LIVING IN?

THIS BERGDORF'S FREE SHIPPING CAME IN MY EMAIL TOO

... earlier this afternoon. I ordered a few things, I'll post pics later tonight. I'm taking my car in tomorrow to the dealer to have a once-over before I go away. This dealership is being kind enough to squeeze me in very last minute as they're fully booked until the following week. I love this dealership. They're always so accommodating. Very respectful. They even tell you that you may keep your loaner car, (which btw happens to be the same brand car as the one that you drive, no Hyundai or Kia loaner from them - no way) for as long as you want, drive it as far as you need to, never any questions asked. Two years ago we purchased two his and hers vehicles from this dealer's competitor and the customer service was the exact opposite. Two cars, that's purchased and not leased or financed, and when we would take our car(s) in for the recommended maintenance, (actually we even took the cars to this dealer for oil changes) we would never even receive a loaner, no matter how long they would have to keep the car. It turned out that my husband's car had inherent problems with the computer system that couldn't be repaired, so we were covered under the lemon law. That same day that we returned my husband's car, we went over to this other dealer and we haven't looked back since. As a matter of fact, we're thinking, actually we're positive, that due to their award-winning customer service we will absolutely purchase our next car from them. They're such a wonderful car dealership that we suggested to our tenants, a lovely Manhattanite DINK, (that coincidentally have quite a great deal in common with us) to look into a purchase from this dealership. They ended up purchasing their new vehicle from this dealer as well. They've had they're new car for approximately one year and they feel the same way, their next car is coming from our favorite dealer as well, as they've had nothing but pleasant experiences with them. Quite the opposite from their last dealer, who charged them for a loaner.

Anyway, the point of this post was to let everyone know that I will posting very late tomorrow evening.

HERE WE GO AGAIN...

Hurry girls, because this Neiman's offer is only valid for 3 days! God, please don't let me find anything.

I'M GOING ON A LITTLE GETAWAY AGAIN

but, this time without hubby : - ( I'll still have Internet access and my trustee Amex of course, so I will be blogging from my sunny destination. But let me tell you that I HATE to travel during the summer months, however since my brother is an educator, this is really the only time that we can get away. Yes, he has very short breaks in between the school year but he works for one of the best school districts in the country, and there is always some mandatory conference or another that he must attend that gets in the way of any travel plans. So off we go this Friday for 7 days or 9 days, I can't remember. The other reason for this post is to remind readers to shop through your preferred airlines' website to earn valuable miles/points, (whatever it's called). I'm ashamed to say that I'm still not practicing what I preach. But not to worry, I've printed out a list of AA shopping sites that I am sticking to my laptop. I'm done not getting miles for all of the shopping that I do online. Everytime that I remember that I should be shopping via AA instead of directly through the Neiman's or Saks websites, I feel disgusted with myself. No more.

BLOOMINGDALE'S FREE SHIPPING

Let's see what we can order today! I love free shipping!

DVF DRESS

As my loyal readers already know, I am not a big DVF fan. I don't care for polyester and I especially don't care for it when it's priced at $400.00. However, occasionally, DVF comes out with a dress that I like. Very occasionally.

I just ordered this one. #425.00. It's 100% wool. Thank heavens!

I hope that it looks good.

What do you think?

BIRTHDAY LIST

Just some things that I want for my B-day/heads up for hubby. He always likes a birthday list from me well in advance, so here goes. The first of many lists to follow. Sterling silver Gucci earrings $250, bracelet $440.

BERGDORF GOODMAN JEWELRY SHOPPING

$440.00

Bergdorf's had free shipping today, look what I ordered. I love this piece. Pretty and elegant. You can wear this bracelet to the office as well as wear it to dinner. It's so classic! I'm sure that I'm going to have this bracelet as part of my jewelry collection for years.

And I said I was just going to, "look".

WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT, "WHAT I'M WEARING TODAY" BLOGS?

Do you think they're the epitome of narcissism? I'm not talking about blogs that state without a photograph, I wore this this and this today. Nor am I referring to blogs who's writer lays out that day's attire across their bed and photographs it to post to her blog later. What I'm referring to is the narcissistic need for some bloggers to post a photograph of themselves EVERYDAY under the guise of, "What I'm Wearing Today." Here's my two cents:

1. If you were the MOST ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS TRENDSETTER in the world, then I would be seeing your picture on the cover of US Weekly or on PEOPLE's 50 Most Beautiful People in the World.

2. If you were such a DROP-DEAD STUNNING FASHIONISTA, then you would have paparazzi hiding out behind your chaise in order to catch another perfect photograph of you, you wouldn't have to take your own photo of how FABULOUS you are.

3. Your poor husband, boyfriend, parents or life partner that have to go through life with a self-centered delusional such as yourself. I feel so badly for them.

4. IF you can not control the urge to post photos on your blog of how uncute you are in your new outfit today, then please please please don't advertise to the world that you're rocking an outfit from Walmart, KMart or any other store that ends in, "Mart". Fashionistas do not shop at __mart.

5. Get some psychiatric help and quickly. You know that telephone number on the back of your health insurance card that is entitled, "Mental Health Services"? That's the number you need to call NOW.

Stylish Thought Blog

Welcome Stylishthought, to our VERY selective blogroll! Well written, fun and informative, we love stylishthought! ST is stylish and she's not afraid to spend the big bucks to get it! From Christian Louboutin to Christopher Kane, this fashionista is my kind of girl!

I'M BAAAAAAAAAACK!

Hello my pretties! I'm back from my mini-vaca and look what I find on my kitchen counter. What an obscene amount of catalogs I've received in such a short period of time. Just look at how many Neimans catalogs/mailings have arrived. I never actually realized how much mail I get from Neimans.

Sad, just sad.

LAS VEGAS UPDATE

I don't know which one, but Brother won a tournament yesterday. He's receiving offers from other players to sell his winning seat to the next level of this tournament. Brother, like a true gambler in desperate need of GA, has declined any and all offers, no matter how enticing they may seem. Brother's GF is down a, "few thousand" and is pulling, " 23 - 24 hours" at a time at the poker table. Save your money kids! Go shopping instead! At least you'll have something to show for it.

NEIMANS DELIVERY AT MY DOOR

Thank God! I returned home yesterday from a day of bonding with my AMEX to find this rather large delight on my doorstep. Let me tell you that my kooba is here and it is fabulous! My dresses all fit and my jewelry despite one piece that I didn't care for, are all, "keepers" to quote my friend Carol. Fashionplusjewelry is off on a mini-getaway for a few days but when I return early next week I will have a very very special treat for all of my Fashion Plus Jewelry fashionistas, so stay tuned you don't want to miss out!

NEIMAN'S DELIVERY, WHERE ARE YOU?

And please get here before we leave on Wednesday morning. I need the beautiful kooba that I ordered, the two pieces of David Yurman, and whatever else I found while I was on the phone with your operator. From past experience I can say, that I'm not holding my breath that this package will be on my doorstep by the time we depart on Wednesday. Oh, I just remembered, I again ordered some more dresses last Tuesday in addition to the above. I just couldn't help myself. Actually, Neiman's should give that operator who was assisting me a raise because thanks to her patience I shopped more. Now I'm really getting anxious. I need that delivery!!! I want to take my goodies with me on my little extended weekend!!! Grrrrrrr Neiman's, why does it take you about a week just to get things shipped out of your warehouse? A day or two isn't enough time to package my order and send it on its merry way? Give me a break.

Yesterday's shopping went well. I purchased two pairs of sunglasses, a watch, some Argento Vivo and a few Givenchy pieces for some upcoming engagements that we have on the horizon. Surprisingly, or maybe not so surprisingly considering all of the sales, I didn't purchase any clothing, it seems like everyone has just devoured all of the pretty pieces.

Oh, well today is another day, and to borrow a phrase from the NY or NJ lottery, you gotta be in it to win it. So off I am to shower and shop, err work. I meant to say work.