Wanting

How simply choice is a thumbprint replacing a family crest on a signet ring? But since this ring is pimped by a gallery, I wonder: is this Gerd Rothmann “Signet” ring a statement about vain individuality replacing tribal pride? Or is fingerprinting a “signet” ring — which were traditionally used to authenticate official documents — a wink at how privacy and security have dissolved? Or –

Could any other blog post better illustrate that I have a bachelors degree in Pseudo-Intellectual Masturbating?

Let’s discuss…

Reading

I just re-read Joseph Conrad’s novel The Inheritors. Written in 1900 by the author of Heart of Darkness, The Inheritors is a critique and prediction of 20^th century politics: the old order is dragged down by Machiavellian materialists who value only expediency and power.

Tack “and pink chiffon” onto that last sentence, and you have Project Runway winner Christian Siriano’s tome, Fierce Style: How to Be Your Most Fabulous Self.

Kidding. The ebook’s fun and fierce. Fierce, like, undefinably, positively positive, not, like, literally fierce, like fictional politicians who are keen on killing British aristocracy…

55 Secret Street follows-up with curly hair master A. Dickey.
Stiletto Jungle found a fall-perfect plaid shirt dress.
Allie is Wired features the  Women of Hollywood Elle magazine covers.
Bag Bliss loves the latest  by Nancy Gonzalez.
Bag Snob thinks this Miu Miu collection is worth a glance or two.
Beauty Snob features Sephora Favorites, a great way to test new products.
Coquette has tangled love for DANNIJO jewelry.
The Daily Obesession finds a few good reasons to say “Aman.”
Fashion Pulse Daily is obsessed with Miss Oops products.
INO shows you how to get Pink’s buckle-detail cap for less.
The Jet Set Girls share where to shop in Las Vegas.
Second City Style swoons for the return of Valentino at Paris Fashion Week.
SheFinds is seriously mad for plaid.
Shopping and Info loves the Christian Louboutin black pumps worn by Kim Kardashian.
StyleBakery.com found 50 cheap, chic handbags under $100
Stylehive craves Alexander Wang’s sold-out ‘Diego’ bag, and found a couple of worthy subs.
The Beauty Stop tests Eyeko mascara in a tube.
The Fashion Bomb interviews Chanel Iman.
The Shoe Goddess has a month of prevention-themed giveaways.
eye4style calls for a change in your fragrance wardrobe.

Wearing

I wear as few clothes as possible — I skip scarves, belts, even bras. But you need one of those for jogging, and Natori sport underwire bra works the best. Plus, I love that sweatshirt gray, and the seaming is rather sexy…

Hating

I’m such a sucker for simple, draping shapes. So why the hate for this NormaKamalibay shawl collar coat? I’m having a hard time clicking buy, since I’ve had a similar shawl-collared wrap coat copied into three different colors: chocolate tropical wool, bright white cotton, and a blue sueded cotton.

Wait, you’re right — I don’t own it in gray terry yet…

Wanting

I almost only sport dresses less because I’m a prissy Krissi, and more because I’m a Kristopher: wearing one piece of clothing is easier. So I’m also a sucker for jumpsuits, though I don’t own many — most of them vibe too victim. But I dig this NormaKamalibay “Rectangle” jumpsuit‘s kimono sleeves and slash neckline.

Should I just get it? Like every piece of the NormaKamalibay collection, it’s under $300…

Wearing

I love this jacket’s classic shape cleaned up and cushed out — it’s that tiny touch of puff that makes this NormaKamalibay sleeping bag jacket so choice.

I should wear less gray, but this Norma Kamali sleeping bag jacket drives me bananas, and Norma Kamali’s NormaKamalibay collection is exclusive to eBay…

Wanting

Brit footwear designer Kerrie Luft‘s trademark are Art Noveau heels, sculpted out of titanium. I love that tornado of a heel paired with the simplest strip of leather. So choice…

Wanting

The Razor House in La Jolla makes me want to be a better person.

Good news for my soul: it’s dropped from $39 million to $28…

Stiletto Jungle kicks off October with fun Halloween costumes for women.
All Lacquered Up shares what’s next from CND Colour & Effects.
Allie is Wired has new pics of Kristen Stewart on the set of the Joan Jett biopic The Runaways.
Bag Snob intro’ed you to DVF’s “Stephanie” bag in January — now it comes in a rock star-worthy metallic.
Beauty Snob kicks off October with lots of pretty in pink products.
Coquette crushes over luxe tuxe jackets.
Fashion Pulse Daily gives away  a  pair of LNA zipper leggings.
The Jet Set Girls plan the ultimate girls’ getaway to the Fairmont Southampton in Bermuda.
Second City Style‘s Breast Cancer Awareness Month gift guide has everything.
SheFinds shows you some of the best shirt dresses this fall.
Shopping and Info loves Taylor Momsen’s hooded cashmere sweater from Gossip Girl.
StyleBakery rounds up their favorite emerging designers for fall.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and Stylehive has found ten cute tees so you can show your support!
The Beauty Stop breaks down the lovely look from the recent Fendi runway show.
The Shoe Goddess knows every chick needs a pair of sexy red pumps.
eye4style is visibly slimmed by Hudson’s jeggings .