I dont know what happened.

so playing the defeatist card, i didnt blog for a while. (deng almost a month! how time flies)

and logging back in, i realize my views have SKY ROCKETED!!

i dont believe it.

i really dont. i think it was some strange computer glitch that caused it.

i really do.

i dont see how it could have happened all on its own.

uhmm. maybe i should post something with substance now....

okay. ill try.

I totally agree....

From the Blog of KateDarling

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FROM THE LIPS & FINGERTIPS OF KATE DARLING...

WHERE SEX, LOVE, AND FASHION COLLIDE.

MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2009

Off With Their Heads.

Eighteenth century court records show that especially as it became clear just how dire France's economic situation was, Marie Antoinette's expenditures were far surpassed by other members of the court. Historians agree that the ill-fated queen never uttered the words, "Let them eat cake." Yet she is the one synonymous with an era of excess. She became the scapegoat for financial mistakes made before her marriage was even contracted. Her crime? A love of fashion.

Over two hundred years later, the press is gleefully chronicling the descent of a consulting firm on the Condé Nast building. The only thing that stands to be chopped is the budget, but the public is as anxious to see heads roll as the crowds that once gathered around the guillotine.

The fashion world is certainly subject to fantasy and whimsy, but it has been more grounded in reality than Wall Street in recent years. As extravagant as some of the expenses may have been, the profits were real, not inflated. And as much as some bloggers would like to contend that Anna Wintour and her ilk have lived in their own little world for far too long, and will finally pay for it, the powers that be at CN are simply being proactive in a changing industry. Perhaps higher-ups at recently bailed-out banks should take notes on how to run a business-and not into the ground.

In times of economic upheaval, people love to hate fashion. Spend $40,000 on a car, and you're a patriot. Spend half that on clothes, and you are a superficial nitwit, regardless of how many jobs those clothes support. In the past several years, investments were manipulated behind closed doors, and American families were deceived, one tiny piece of plastic at a time. Yet it's harder to put a face with the names of those in the finance sector; they disappear into a sea of suits. So once again, fashion takes the fall. Anna and her infamous sunglasses become as much a symbol of frivolity as did Marie and her powdered wig.

People do not spend their retirement funds on magazines. No tax dollars have gone to bail out the publishing industry; even in this time of decreasing ad revenues, they haven't been needed. So before we make the scapegoat coat en vogue once again, let's pause and consider where the problems and solutions in this country really lie.

Desperatly Seeking Internship.

AH!

I've must of applied to about half a ZILLION places.

I really hope I can land one soon. And if its a good one, like Teen Vogue (I just applied now) I would stop working and just work as an unpaid intern. I don't know how I'd do it. But I'm sure I would manage. It would be an INSANE honor!! Oh my, I'm hyperventilating now just thinking about it!

I've been ever so lucky to have had stepped foot in the Vogue offices before. I nearly pissed myself. Although I was to afraid to say a word, I soaked it all in. It was incredible.

I probably should not have gone into the fitting ( I drove a model to a fitting from my previous internship) but I could not resist. It was so amazing to see all these decisions go down.

I want this sooo bad.
PLEASE SEND GOOD VIBES MY WAY!

Love, eager intern

Lidia.

special.

What makes you special?

Would You?

Would you wear this???

So Im have issues. I need to shop and spend money. But the main problem is that I HAVE NO MONEY. so instead I "mock shop". My current favorite place to "mock shop" is at Shopbop.com . I wish I could afford more of their stuff!

Well even when i "mock shop" i like to find a deal. ;]

This Sequin Mini Skort by Thakoon is on salllleee!!!!

at the bargin price of $1,170.00 (70% off the org. price of $3,900.00)

My question is, Would you wear them?

I really like them. I really do. I can picture a few cute outfits with it.

For SURE you can dress them up. And I can think of a few outfits to dress them down with too.

I'd for sure buy them....IF i had a spare grand and change left.

Thrift store finds.

Today after my doctors appointment i decided to donate some of my clothes that I completely forgot i owned to Out Of The Closet in Pasadena. After completely my good deed, I was looking around. I found a few awesome items.
i Found this GREAT black lace long sleeve cover up from Fredericks of Hollywood. I decided to take this because of the great detail. It has bell sleeves with ruffles around the caller, sleeves, and bottom of the cover up. Although it is missing a rope to tie at the waist, i thought it was worth it. The second item i bought was this AMAZING sequenced vest by Destination OTHER. its flippin awesome! I cant even correctly find the right name for what color it is. Its like this burnt orange. Its extremely well crafted and surprisingly light to wear. I can picture a billion and one things to wear this with; a little black dress. a tank with ripped jeans, gosh its endless! The third item i bought was this beautiful polyester silk teal bubble tank. it doesnt have a label. but its gorgeous. I paired it with a thin cheetah print belt from Forever 21. I feel rather accomplished especially because i bought all 3 for the even better price of 10 bucks and a few cents!!! OH YAH! score baby!!



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