Get FIT @ NYC

March 4th was my bff Julia's birthday and as kismet (or persuasion) would have it, I was back in the US to celebrate. Julia and I ventured up north to the city that never sleeps and the other key player in our bff trio, Liz, was our gracious host. The three of us first visited the Fashion Institute of Technology's museum where the Shoe Obsession and Fashion & Technology exhbitions were on display. It was hard not to drool at the designer shoe-candy and cringe at some of the towering heel heights. And by far, the most fascinating display was the clothing made purely of harvested sheets of bacteria (a bit of shudder-inducing Buffalo Bill moment). Makes you wonder what fashion will be like 50 years from now... I'm still hoping that will look like some sort of holographic Jetsons and Marie Antoinette mash-up.

(3D printed plastic dress from Fashion & Technology; Fetish Ballerine by Christian Louboutin)

(Sweater, Collared Shirt, Vegan leather skirt - Forever 21; Coat - Tokyo; Loafers - Steve Madden; Bag  - PS 1) 

My point of fashion (FRUITS magazine, anyone?) was my high contrast neon pink and neon orange color collar combination. Say that five times fast. 

(Laduree macaron display; Liz in Nastygal blouse; Julia in surprisingly chic Forever 21 faux-leather inset sweater, top and shoes; Liz modeling her gorgeous black lace Louboutin's)

The rest of the weekend was filled with delicious food (mocha-rubbed duck, Laduree macarons, & scrumptious Doughnut Plant baked goods), epic Karaoke, some light shopping, a brief photo shoot (see above) and a lot of obnoxiously loud laughter. I miss those girls already! 

For Lovers

Gentlemen, STOP! Before you part with your hard-earned cash (well, earned cash) for a rank teddy-bear holding a misshapen heart emblazoned with the sort of sentimental nonsense sure to make your beloved retch, please see below. We have waded through the mountains of tat sure to grace a landfill with its presence to bring you this, a selection of the least repulsive Valentine's gifts. You're welcome.

Clockwise from top: Personalised Lollipop (�1.45 each - Notonthehighstreet.com), Lovebirds Blusher (�18 - ASOS), Love heart Ring (�13.50 - Meandzena.com), The Bronte Sisters' Three Novels (�16 - All good bookshops!), Annina Vogel Mizpah Victorian Brooch Conversion Necklace (�450 - Liberty), Mix Tape (A little bit of time), Tudor Underwear (�25 - Notthehighstreet.com), Charm Broach (�750 - atworkgallery.co.uk), Heart-glitter Nail Varnish (�1.78 Forever 21), Claddagh Earrings (�39 - Tatty Divine), I Love Everything Scarf (�135 - Silken Favours at Liberty)

Prisma Dope! A Look for Less

Happy new year everyone! I hope everyone had a lovely NYE and Miriam and I are looking forward to sharing more of our fashion loves with you lovely readers in 2013. Let's start it off with some bags!

Lately, my favorite handbag designers are Alexander Wang and Proenza Schouler. I've been doting dutifully to my PS 1 Medium bag on this blog, but there are just so many lovely styles out there -- a girl's eye can't help but wander! I'm always searching for "the look for less" styles and I recently picked up this great Alexander Wang Prisma Tote inspired handbag from Forever 21.

I have also been noticing a lot of Rebecca Minkoff inspired crossbody bags appearing on the shelves of Forever 21 stores. These bags are great for a night out and I adore the contrast between the edgy studs and delicate, classic straps.

From top left to bottom right: 

F21 Studded Quilted Crossbody Bag | Rebecca Minkoff Affair Bag 

F21 Studded Crossbody | Rebecca Minkoff Skylar Bag 

F21 Quilted Spiked Crossbody | Rebecca Minkoff Diamond Quilt & Stud Flirty Bag

What do you dear readers think about designer-inspired bags? Do you divert your fashion funds to one major designer bag of the moment or multiple less expensive versions?