Attention Significant Others:

Do you realize you only have 7 days to get your partner something for Valentines Day? Well, be ye bestfriend, boyfriend, girlfriend or foe, I did all the work for you. Now just click on one of these links below and buy us something! No really.

For Her:

What Valentines Day would be complete without a visit from the Weiner. What? Erika Weiner's jewelry rules. She makes everything that I wish I could. This necklace is Slavic for "Remembrance." Buy it for $65 from her site.

This is one of my newest favorite etsy shops. Thevamoose features super cute jewelry at inexpensive prices. Buy this pyrite necklace here for only $14!

This lace bib would be perfect for that total party princess you know. Umm, who doesn't want to be guzzling down her second bottle of wine while simultaneously bragging about not spilling a drop on her lovely white neck adornment? Yeah, me too. Buy this for me.. I mean.. your lady friend here for only $7.50. She's got like 18 zillion other lacey bits on her site if this one doesn't quite tickle your fancy.

One of my darling friends at school made this lovely piece. She was also hand-choosen to be in a Pixar Holiday Craft Show this year so you know she's awesome. Let this little birdie fly into your heart here for $38.

What? A little shameless self-promotion never hurt anyone. These earrings are darling and only $16. Find them here.

This is also one of my favorite etsy stops on the web-o-meter. This gal custom-makes pretty much every saying your heart could wish for like: "who dat ninja," "mom off-it," "" or any romantic saying you could think of. Find her wares here. You may find this one to be priced at $58.

Sometimes we are just looking for someone to tell us how they feel. For once! This dainty note will only run you $6. Find you here. No one will think you're lame if you tell us we're rad. Promise.

For Him:

Okay, so it's a gift for you too? This hand-knit cashmere twosie is giving me a toothache (RIP). It was also featured in Bust's top Valentines gifts. Find it here for $35.

This is so cool I've already bought it - in mug form. I got it for my sweetie for our anniversary.. Last year? The years run together ;) Find it from FoldedPigs here for $28.

These are super cute and can be custom made to fit whatever it one-word you want to tell your dood. Find it here for $20.

Yeah, sorry! But this one rules! I sorta wanted it for myself but oh well. This lovely little guy will run you almost $12 here.

For Your Homey:

If I had $220 bones - gurl you know I'd be gettin this for you! Alas, I don't. But if you do, you are sure to have a friend for life. Find this necklace courtesy of In God We Trust.

Hope you got some good ideas! Now hurry up and have a Happy Valentines Day!

Love you, mean it

Emily

Catwalk Cats

Could Grace Coddington get any cooler?

Vogue creative director, Grace Coddington (god of my idolatry), is currently working on a movie about... her cats.

I almost peed my pants a little when I read it.

The movie will be roughly based on her book "Catwalk Cats," that she wrote with partner Didier Malige. The book records the couple's relationship with their "family of cats" through a series of photographs and drawings (Coddington's). It also diaries their over 20 year relationship together working in the fashion industry, through the eyes of their cats (HOW have I not read this yet?!?). "It is both a convincing argument about the fundamental similarities between felines and fashionistas, and a wonderful and moving meditation on love and family" (steidville).

The film is set to be made by September Issue's director R.J. Cutler. Who has kindly included 90 minutes of unseen footage on the September Issue DVD release, including footage of Coddington's infamous cats.

This is my suggested reading as Fashion Week approaches. Fashion Week, February 11 - 18, is being held at Lincoln Center this year instead of the usual Bryant Park (Let's see if it will do as well as Project Runway's change in location?). The move has left our lovely Grace Coddington less than enthused saying: "I'm very upset because it's so close to Vogue, I can walk" (the cut).

I hate walking too Grace, I hate walking too.

Love you, mean it

Emily

sounds like pt. deux

The album comes out February, 23rd 2010 via Drag City.

Apparently we are both excited about it ;)

{Barton, How did you know this was my post for the morning? :) }

Love you, mean it

Emily

sounds like...

her:


but its:

via forme,foryou

love you, mean it.

barton

Apparel Polish

American Apparel put nail polish on their shelves - then quickly took it down again. Saying that there was "quality issues with the glassware." Here is the information that was leaked by an AA employee. Pass it on:

Hello,

Due to some quality issues with the glassware used in the American Apparel nail polish we are requesting all bottles be taken off the sales floor immediately. We are working closely with our vendor to improve the product, and will be shipping an improved polish within 5-10 days. Please remove the nail polish from the floor and store it in the back. We will let you know how to dispose of it on the Monday back stock conference call.

THE ABOVE IS CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE COMPANY ONLY. If customers inquire about the nail polish, please inform them that we are preparing our new stock and that they should check back soon. Also, let them know that we are launching 6 new colors for Spring! Give them a card to the store and encourage them to call and check if we’ve received our new shipment.

Your compliance is appreciated. Please contact me directly with any questions.

Thank you,

[Redacted]

Eck!

Love you, mean it

Emily

for your next birthday....

oh. this defies every single fashion law I can think of.

And brilliantly said by Alltop.com:
Let us remember the words of Jerry on Seinfeld, “You know the message you’re sending out to the world with these sweatpants? You’re telling the world, ‘I give up. I can’t compete in normal society. I’m miserable, so I might as well be comfortable.’”

"They do what ordinary jeans CANT do"....look good.

via Trendy on a Dime

love you (hate this), mean it

barton

a friend of a friend of a friend...

Oh! Hello, beautiful.








Some local San Francisco ladies are blogging and running an online vintage shop. I'm in love.


...their moms must be pretty cool.

love you, mean it.

barton