Losing control in a store= Bad

This just in: I have no self control.

As I was browsing through the new spring loot on 5^th ave today (for work), I was overcome with all the bright colors and pretty fabrics. My legs began to shake and my heart started to race. I needed all of it in my closet, that instant. I kept grabbing and pulling shit off the racks and horded them into my arms.

Fortunately, I have a shopping system where I pick up things that I immediately love and meander around the store adding to my pile. Then, while I’m in line I edit what I actually like and toss the things that are less cute in comparison. This leaves me with a small treasure chest of goodness.

Unfortunately, since there was no line and I was being faced with the newness of the gorgeous spring collections I did none of the above. I just rushed to the register and threw it over the counter, hitting the cashier in the face, before I could do my editing technique.

Since I like to be a half-full type of gal: some plus points about my latest shopping adventure-

I am now completely (haha yea right) ready for spring and all the warmness it has to offer.

I’ve gained some very cute things.

I got a pair of wide legged jeans that I’m wearing tomorrow.

But I also like to be practical and realistic so now for some minus points…

Everything I bought is completely impractical for this weather I’m living in and I cant wear my new finds for at least three months, (something I realized as soon as I walked out of the store and into the blizzard that has been jetting down this entire week.)

I didn't try anything on, I just shoved them into my arms like a binge shopper.

And finally, now I wont be able to eat for a week. Kinda.

But all in all I did gain my two favorite items in my closet at the moment even if I cant wear them for what seems like all of eternity.

These shorts are the bee's knees. I shall wear them with little ruffled socks and this neon orange cropped sweater I got. 

 Even though this is a crop top which exposes my belly button and I cant wear it to work, I will wear this  every single day. I'll wear it under all my clothes waiting till I step out of the office and I can tear everything off and expose this magical number I've got going on underneath. 

It reminds me of Christopher Kane's printed fabrics which I've been obsessing about. (Btw ladies, I've got a feeling this is going to be a huge trend. Keep it in mind. I'll prove it later.) 

The one item I purchased which I'm having buyer's regrets about is this terribly ugly black dress. UCK. Its even too ugly to show you. Just imagine this:

Ode to Alexander

Alexander McQueen has fascinated me for a while now and after researching him a bit, I wanted to do a shout-out-post.

In 1996 he was appointed head designer of Givenchy after John Galliano. Apparently he had to tone down his designs for this label but for fall ’98 he did a show where car robots were spraying paint on disabled models who were walking on wooden legs… AWESOME. That really sounds like the label was stunting his creativity. I can’t find any pictures of this and I’m too lazy to look for more than a few minutes so you’ll just have to imagine the awesomness like I am.

While he was on board with Givenchy, Bjork sought him out to design her dress for her Homogenic album and he also directed her music video Alarm Car. 

In 2001 he left Givenchy and shortly after launched his own brand.

He’s known for his lavish and totally weird runway shows which I have come to LOVE.

Spring 2001

As you can see, a bunch of bald models walking around a glass box with owls attacking them is a perfect example of the lavish-weirdness we love. 

Fall 2001

Spring 2002

Fall 2003

I love this show. It's our nomad girl waking around in the snow. This first image is gorgeous.

Spring 2004

I LOVE LOVE LOVE the concept. Check out the whole show. Every model has a dance partner and they are all dancing according to their outfits. 

Fall 2005

Oh look, our Mad Men gal. 

 Fall 2006

Spring 2007

This first dress literally gave me shivers. the material seems other worldly. It's breathtaking. 

Spring 2008

Spring 2009

Fall 2009

 Spring 2010

In February 2010, Alexander committed suicide leaving his Fall 2010 collection unfinished. The company decided to show it anyway and it is by far my favorite. Alexander's suicide note said

"Look after my dogs, sorry, I love you, Lee." The fact that all he asked was for someone to look after his dogs, made me love him even more. 

Fall 2010

RIP Lee