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Red Carpet Looks: 2011 Met Gala

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Forget the Oscars or Grammys, the ultimate red carpet eye candy can always be found at the annual Costume Institute Gala held at the famed Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC.  Titled "Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty", this year the fete honored the late great designer who committed suicide early last year.

Check out some of LLT's favorite arrivals below:


1. Twilight star Ashley Greene looked like a siren in a Donna Karen gown.  
2. Gossip Girl star and Chanel spokeswoman Blake Lively posed with Karl Lagerfeld in what else but a stunning Chanel gown.  Great look however we wish she would've given those California wind swept locks a break in favor of something more sleek.
3. Power couple Carmello Anthony and LaLa looked like royalty in an well fitted suit and princess gown.  I swear ever since these two made it official they have been looking fantastic!
4. R&B songstress Ciara channeled her inner diva in a soft gown that packed in some sparkle.  We give the overall look a B since the wavy dark locks and hefty cuffs weigh the look down. A romantic bun and some diamond bangles would have been a prettier choice.
5. Cuties Orlando Bloom and Miranda Kerr (wearing Marchesa) reminded us of a senior prom king and queen.  Miranda's look was bit a daring but we ultimately gave her a pass; she isn't used to wearing that much clothing anyway.  ;)
6. Hollywood stars Joshua Jackson and Diane Kruger (in Jason Wu) made quite the pair that night.  While we're not complete fans of the white piping on Josh's suit, we are huge fans of the daring slit Diane brought out in full force.  #rawr
7. Adorable child star Elle Fanning looked precious in Valentino.  She's clearly taking hints from her big sis Dakota who also donned a Valentino look for the night.
8. Pop phenom Rihanna brought the drama with a heavy lace look by Stella McCartney.  We're a bit on the fence with the look but one thing's for sure, that drab over-dyed braid has to go!
9. The always sexy Selma Hayek was one of the handful of people who arrived in one of the honoree's, Alexander McQueen, creations.  
10. Resident actress by way of nepotism, Rumer Willis, posed in a dramatic Badgley Mischka gown.  We feel like the fit wasn't quite right on her but thumbs up to the dress on it own!
11. Country crooner Taylor Swift switched it up with lace embellished look by J Mendel.  While it didn't receive rave reviews from the critics, we applaud Swift, who has rocked the same hairstyle since she debuted, for trying something new.  And A+ for the romantic hair and dramatic makeup.  

Special shout out to OMG @ Yahoo for these amazing shots.  ;)


The Round Up - Darling Looks by ModCloth

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1. Lagniappe Romper - $39.99
I'm pretty sure spring will finally arrive once you step out in this little number.
2. Edgy Essential Dress - $54.99
One word: rawr.
3. Main Squeeze Dress - $147.99
For the gal who wants to stand out in a crowd.
4. Crossing Paths Skirt - $42.99
The skirt is sexy.  No further comments.
5. Swan Cloud Dress - $199.99
I'm the Swan Queen!
6. Undeniable Charisma Dress - $159.99
Because anything nautical is always chic.
7. Break Fashion Myths Dress - $74.99
Cocktails anyone?
8. City of Lights - $312.99
When you want to be girly with a touch of edge, some dark stripes will always do.

Like them?  Love them?  Tell me in the comments!



Wishlist Worthy: The Sage by Rock & Republic

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I spy with my little eye some crazy hot pumps.  On sale now at Piperlime.com!

Pandora for my closet, awards I don't possess, news, and other things

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Ciao, bellas!  Sorry I've been so MIA but Tumblr has been getting all my love lately.  I can't help it, I'm a whore for pretty pictures.  XD

Let's go over what's been happening in the world, shall we?

Boutiques.com made it's debut this week and even though it's in its beta stages, it's pretty damn good.  It's like your bookmark lists meets Pandora except on crack.  You can search for and browse the looks you love and save them eventually creating your own "boutique".  Google, the creators of the site, take it one step further by suggesting things you might be into based on a survey you take during the registration process.  And by suggesting, I mean inundating you with pages and pages of shit you probably would not have ever stumbled upon on your own.  It's pretty cool.

And like anything fashion and online related, the fashion blogger are all over this one.  If it tickles your fancy you can follow the likes of Jane from Sea of Shoes (::yawn::) or Karla of Karla's Closet (weird but not boring at least) and a few others.  Or if you'd rather follow someone with actual clout, there are celebrity, brand, and retail endorsed boutiques as well.  Google is all about the options, you know.

You can take a peak at my boutique, here!



The American Music Awards, aka the bronze medalist of relevant music awards, was this week as well.  I couldn't tell you a thing about who won, but I can tell you a lot about who showed up looking great:
























(Miley Cyrus in Marchesa, Katy Perry in Badgley Mischka, Kelly Osbourne)

Ok, ok, I'll Google who won for you.  ::ahem::  Rihanna awkwardly danced her way to the Soul/R&B Female Artist of the Year Award while Usher glided his way up to snag the Male division.  Lady Gaga and her awesomely weird self won the Pop/Rock Female Artist Award while The Black Eyed Peas won the Duo or Group division by default.  (Because there are other Pop groups out right now...?)  Glee continues to dominate the world by winning the Soundtrack of the Year Award while our favorite pre-teen, Justin Beiber sweeps the ceremony by winning four awards including Artist of the Year.  ...Um, Imma leave that one alone.  For a complete list of the winners, be sure to stop by twirlit.com.  

Also, people are still looking for Natalee Halloway?? 

In Black people Urban news, two highly anticipated albums finally debuted this week: Kanye West's My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy & Nicki Minaj's Pink Friday.  In true Kanye fashion, from what I've heard, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy takes the listener on a journey of epic proportions all while telling you exactly how epic it is.  And as much as you just want to roll your eyes, you find yourself bopping your head instead.


In the Oooh girl you are so creative! division, Nicki Minaj hoots and hollers her way through 13 tracks which to be frank is 13 too many.  Sorry.  I happened to catch her on 106 & Park where she performed to a crowed of Yaki sponsored pink wigs & male chicken head enthusiasts.  She also interview for like 30 whole mins (again, 30 too many) ::yawn::.  More notably she wore some bad ass tights:


Which you can "steal" for a cool $210.  Heads up for boutiques.com for recommendation!  



Don't you just love when things come full circle?  :)


So tell me,

Out of what happened this week, what did you find most interesting?

Super Deals For the Early Birds

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GTFO, what do you mean 11:00 AM isn't early?  You're probably a morning person, huh?  You do 6:00 AM yoga and everything.  

All jokes aside, here's the 411 on all the sample sales that are fit to shop.  You're welcome.  ;)

Who: Tibi
Featuring: Your favorite jackets and sweaters starting at 50% off.
When:  Tues, Nov 9 - Thurs, Nov 11 // 10 a.m.-6 p.m
Where: 409 W. 39th St. b/w Ninth & Tenth Aves


Who: Nanette Leopre
Featuring: Those effortlessly feminine tops, dresses, and more at less than 50% off.
When: Tues, Nov 9 - Thurs, Nov 12: 9 a.m.-7 p.m //  Fri, Nov 13: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 225 W. 35th St. b/w Seventh & Eighth Aves., 4th flr.



Who: Inhabit
Featuring: Cuddle worthy cashmere just in time for cuffing season.   
When: Wed, Nov. 17 - Thurs, Nov 18 // 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 
Where: 1441 Broadway, b/tw 40th & 41st Sts., 28th flr. 

Who: Melissa Shoes
Featuring: Those beyond adorb plastic shoes that would make Barbie jealous at prices that will make your heart swoon.
When: Wed, Nov. 17 - Sat, Nov 20 // Noon-8 p.m.
Where: 520 W. 27th St., b/t Tenth & Eleventh Aves. , ste. 403.




Who: Rebecca Minkoff
Featuring: The Morning After Clutch for well under $200.  What else do you need to know??
When: Wed, Nov. 17 - Sat, Nov 21: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. //  Sun, Nov 22: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 93 Mercer St., b/t Broome & Spring Sts.


That's it for now.  Get to shopping and come back with details!



PS: Have you stopped by Lulu*s yet?  Time is running out to use our exclusive discount code.  Enter "LUXE" (case sensitive) at checkout and receive 15% off your entire order!


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Logos via Google Images
Special thanks goes to Daily Candy for the 411 

Kiss. Kiss. Bang. Bang.

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I caught this video on E! the other day and have since been mildly obsessed with it.




When they aired it there was no introduction thus I was utterly lost.  Was that a movie trailer?  A music video?  A really long commercial?  After a little digging on the Internets I'm pretty certain that it is the official music video for the featured song, "The Big Bang" by Rock Mafia.

Digging the tune, double digging the cinematography.  See, Kanye?  A music video can be intriguing with out being THIRTY FUCKING MINUTES LONG.  

So tell me:

Is Miley Cyrus less funny looking now?
Or did we just get used to her funny looking face? 
O____O


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SB: Boyfriend surprised me with purchasing these babies in grey.  (Good boyfriend!)  But he totally forgot to use my exclusive discount code.  (C'mon son.)  Don't make the same mistake he did!  The code "LUXE" (case sensitive) still gets you 15% off everything on Lulus.com.  You're welcome.  ;)

Hiccups that kill, my new political party, and other ridiculous and BIG news. Fashionistas I have something for you, too!

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I'M GOING TO DO IT Y'ALL.  

I'm going to finally write a new blog post.  And no Facebook, nap, or Keeping Up with the Kardashians marathon is going to stop me this time!!

Ahem.

So, is it just me or has there been a lot of epically weird people making the news recently?  And not like weird like your off beat cousin Joey weird, but weird like the kind of people who evoke a sorry-I-don't-have-any-change-and-no-sir-I-do-not-have-the-time response weird.  

Exhibit A.  Jennifer Mee, the girl who became famous by hiccuping for like 5 months straight, just extended her 15 minutes of fame by killing someone.  True story.  I mean, if that doesn't deserve an award for Excellence in Completely Random Shit, idk what does.   I was intrigued by this story because you would think someone with such an adorably fake chronic condition such as long term hiccups would be a precious Midwesterner with pigtails.  On the contrary, Mee was a frequent runaway growing up who had many run ins with the law AND IS NOW A MURDERER.  Huh.  And apparently she has Tourettes which I think is completely irrelavant to the case as I always thought that Tourettes cause random verbal outbursts, not random 1st degree murders.  But idk, I was only a Marketing major in college.

Exhibt B.  Jimmy McMillan.  Oh Jimmy.  Jimmy, Jimmy.  This guy is running for Governor of NY and he has one cause and one cause only.  Lowering the rent for the citizens of NYC.  No seriously, the rent is too damn high.  That is the name of his party.  And his website.  And all things from hence forth regarding him.  Why?  BECAUSE THE RENT IS TOO DAMN HIGH.  Ya'll don't even know.  Everything that has ever plagued humanity stems from the fact that the rent is too damn high.    

Did you click on that link?  Do it now.  I'll wait.  I meannnnnnnnnnnnn.  Who designed that web page for him and how did they manage to time travel back to '97?  There is every sort of graphic text known to man floating and glittering in a heap of unnecessary mess.  There are dancing skeletons, people.  And I bet that has nothing to do with Halloween.  Come December they will still be there doing their two frame running man.  I applaud McMillan for  speaking on a cause that is real; no matter how many West Village hole in the walls I rent I will never get over the fact that the average for a dumpy studio is $2400, however no one in their right minds would allow themselves to vote for this.  

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On a completely unrelated but totally cool note, I have HUGE news.  Lulus.com, that uber cute site chockful of great deals has blessed us with an even bigger deal.  From now until November 12th you can save 15% off your entire order with the exclusive code "LUXE"!  Seriously!  Stop by the site, pick out your faves, and enter the case sensitive code "LUXE" at check out and receive 15% off you order.  It's that's simple.  

Here are my personal faves from what's new on the site (because who gives a pair of Uggs what's old, right?) ;)



1. Wink of an Eye dress by Aryn K
2. Best Revenge cocktail dress
3. Silver Glitter Pumps by Michael Antonio Lloyd
4. Race to Lace leggings
5. Fire & Ice one shoulder dress
6. Laura 08x Studded Heel by Mixx
7. Pride and Prejudice Cameo Ring
8. Fit for a Queen quilted bag 

So, tell me!

Have you ever shopped Lulu*s before?  If not what are waiting for??

Bonus question
Would you rather be Jimmy McMillian's personal assistant
or
Share a jail cell with Jennifer Mee?  And oh yeah, she still has the hiccups.




Good luck with that,

Tee.



If Lisa Frank did health and beauty, I'm pretty sure it would look like this. Plus massive amounts of glitter. Also, unicorns.

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Product review, product review, get friggin' ready it's a product review!


I mean if that doesn't get you excited then clearly you haven't been drinking enough. 

In another attempt to remind you all that this is really (!) a fashion blog, despite my borderline ADD & inability to not tell you all about what pissed me off the other day, I present Luxe Little Things first product review!  ::insert bbm dancing smiley face::

So I've been obsessed with Minx, the film that's professionally applied to nails using heat, ever since I heard it was the hot thing on the streets and everyone knows I'm 10x as trendy as hipsters were 3 years ago.  Word.  But I've never gotten them because it costs like $60 a session and that can buy a whole lot of gummy bears and Lucky Mags which are much more pertinent to my lifestyle.  SO when I stumbled across Chic Prints for Nails by OPI for Sephora (also see: longest product name ever.  -1 point) I was as giddy as a Staten Island chick on Canal St ("Juicy Couture" bags for how much??)  

 
My working station four nails into the process

I chose the "anchor" design because there's something so chic about nautical stripes and, hello!, there are tiny silver anchors on them. The necessary supplies start and end with just a glass nail file but I broke out my favorite black nail polish for my eight small toes while I applied the print to my two big kahunas.  

The directions state to "rub the strips vigorously with your finger to heat and then peel" which is cool but how long do I rub this thing?  And how hot is hot enough?  And am I the only one who giggles at the word "vigorously"?  I figured it was safe to stop once my index started burning.  I mean, I've heard fashion is pain but sheesh.  They peeled very easily and stuck well enough to stay put if you wanted them to but you could also easily peel them off to re-apply them better.  After rubbing out the air bubbles, directions state to bend the excess of the strip down and then file it off in a downward motion.  That, my friends, is an acquired technique.  My first few nails were so jagged I had to break out the nail file.  For best results, pull the strip taught first as they do stretch a little.

 
Almost halfway through.  Too eager to finish applying the pinky nail.


When I was all done I was very satisfied.  I thought they looked adorb.  That was, until, I saw them under natural light.  They look like straight up stickers, y'all.  Like my little sister went pretend manicure happy on me.  Under direct sunlight they look way shiny and plastic-like.  Sephora/OPI/those child day laborers would have made a much better choice if the prints had more of a matte finish.  For me, that would've made the real difference between drug store nail art and a inexpensive true Minx substitute.

Over all, I give this product a B-.  The reviews on Sephora's website are great so someone loves them and I would venture to say other patterns might show better.  In other words the anchor print is a no go but I might be willing to try the lace pattern.  Especially if it was free.  Just saying.  O___O  #illuminati




Will you try Chic Nails by OPI for Sephora?  How do you usually do your nails?

The Round Up: Modcloth

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Here's what's hot at Modcloth...

















                               




                                               

                                                                                                   




                                               
                                                                                                




                                               

                                                                                                       




1. Meet in the Middle    
                      2.  Starlet of of Style   
3.  Limerick Lass
                                    4.  Flower and the City
5.  My Gift is this Dress
             6.   Secret's Out 
7.   Winding Road
                                 8.   Prima Ballerina
Modcloth is one of the cutest sites I know.  Heavily inspired by vintage themes, Modcloth should be your first stop if you're looking for something super girly and one of a kind.  I have yet to order anything 'cause the clothing appears to be slim cut and I have double wide butt but it's still one of my favorite places to window shop.  :D

Items sell out notoriously quickly so if any of these caught you eye head over there now!


Familiar with Modcloth.com?  Tell me about your experience!





Where is my fab personal assistant when I need her?

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Srsly.  I feel like cool shit is happening and I'm just out of the loop.  What. The. Hell.  Did you know there is going to be a Piperlime pop up shop?  'Cause I didn't.  And I frigging love that website.  Way to go Piperlime marketing team.  I feel like anytime something cool that pertains to my life comes into existence I should get a text message or some shit so I can be on top of things.  Yep, I'm pretty sure that's how life should be. 

Anyways, this shop HOLD THE FUCKING PHONE. Is "anyways" a word now?  'Cause there's no pretentious squiggly red line underneath it.  This is tripping me outttt.

What? Oh yeah.  So this Piperlime shit.  The store is "popping up" just 3 blocks from my job which is what the French call "convenient".  When they're not speaking French of course.  I'm gonna check it out and you should, too.  Except not the days I do because I don't need another stalker, thankyouverymuch.

As if really cute boots wasn't enough, they also have a line up of events:






This would all fan-fucking-tastic except I won't be in the city this weekend.  I'll be in VA getting drunk visiting a friend.  Just when I was getting over the fact that I would be missing Fashion's Night Out again (last year I simply forgot.  Alcohol - 1, My Short Term Memory - 0) I find out I'll be missing this, too.  Rachel Zoe.  In arm's reach.  I die.  If you don't watch her show you're missing out. She's like my favorite crackhead.  Which says a lot because I have a soft spot for crackheads.  They're just trying to get by like everyone else, you know?

But apparently I won't miss Whitney Port?  Oh yay.  And by "yay" I mean I can't even come up with a witty enough comment to describe how epically uninterested I am in her and her life.  She's about as relevant as an 8-track player with a voice that makes me want to drill small holes in kittens.  Have you heard her voice??  She should not talk, ever.  She should invest in American Sign Language lessons.  She should pick up one of those text to speech keyboards that are all the rage with the paraplegics.  Yes, all of that should happen.

For those of you not lucky enough to be in the NYC area, or are and are simply trying to avoid Whitney Port at all costs, here's what's hot on the website right now (+ my comments of course since I know that's what makes you guys stick around.  Ha.):



The Ledger by Fergie
This is the kind of shoe you pick up in the store, turn to your friend and ask, "I kind of like this.  Is that weird??"  Because this, my friends, is a whole lot of boot.  Additionally, if I had to explain what this looked like to to someone I probably say it's similar to the leg of an acid washed jean stretched over a cowboy boot.  Which sounds all sorts of wrong.



The Bountiful by Guess
I've been really into theses booties as of late event though they're painfully reminiscent of those "ghetto" Timberland heels of J to the Lo's hey day. 



The ha-sorry-I-forgot-and-then-closed-the-page-and-am-too-lazy-to-find-it-again by Naughty Monkey
You can't really tell but the back is embellished which I totally encourage.  More shoes should have studs and generally sparkly things because that's what a rockstar princess needs, thankyouverymuch.


The 77977 by Street Level
Put a ruffle on something and I get excited.  Put one BIG ASS ruffle on a clutch and I practically drop my pants.  Period.


Ha, for a second the Blogger editor wouldn't let me tab down any further and I was all really, Blogger, you're limiting the lengths of posts?  That's really Twitter/Communist-like of you.  But it's all good.  :)
Later days bitches,

Tee

Credits: Photos and general Piperlime info was compiled from Piperlime.com.  Duh.

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Slub V Neck Tee - wetseal.com
Tapeyarn Crotchet Circle Vest - ardenb.com
Miso Mini Pastel Floral Skirt - republic.co.uk
Caravelle leopard-print sandals - net-a-porter.com
Jane mixed bangle set - net-a-porter.com
Wings With Love Ring - topshop.com
Eiffel Tower Cluster Pendant Necklace - monsoon.co.uk


Man, I can't wait until I have hundreds of loyal followers where all I have to post is "have a good weekend, ya'll" and then get dozens of comments that are all "zomg this blog is the best!!!11".  That's the life.

In other news, shout out to the cab driver who told me I should be ashamed of myself for tipping him $1 for a $5.00 cab ride.  THAT'S A 20% TIP, JACKASS.  You should be ashamed of yourself for not knowing basic math.  Then again you are stuck driving a cab for a living.

Also?  Fuck you & your mom.

...Obviously I meant the cab driver not you guys.  I love you guys.  Who else would read this shit??


Later days,
Tee

Weekend inspiration: A little Polyvore...

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...for that ass.


 

Military Strapless Dress by Love via Topshop
Knitted Stud Shoulder Cardigan via Topshop
Carvela Amanda Straped Heeled Sandals via Asos 
Floral Cross Body Clutch Bag via Topshop 
Crystalised Ring via Modcloth
Paula Bianco 'Romantic Embellishment' Blush Pink Chiffon With Crystal Detail via Asos.



Do you procrastinate on life making sets, too?  Email me a link and I'll feature you. ...Probably.  ...Maybe.  ...If it doesn't suck.  ^_^

Happy Asian smiles,
Tee.

All the world's a stage...

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Personal red carpet faves from the 2010 Costume Institute Gala.

 Jennifer Lopez in Zuhair Murad

 Renee Zellwegger in Carolina Herrera

 Blake Lively in Marchesa

 Kristen Bell in Diane von Furstenberg

 Mila Kunis in Vera Wang

 Bar Refaeli in Rag and Bone

 Emilie de Ravin in Valentino

And yes, this was another lazy picture post.  :)

Source: OMG at Yahoo

Dear Winter...

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The holidays are over.  Please cease and desist.  Am I the only one who thinks it shouldn't snow after Christmas?  And that warm weather should start in January?

 
ASOS Rose Print Bandeau Playsuit

 

 
Forever21 Printed Skirt w/ Belt


 
BB Dakota Marina Dress 

 
 Top Shop Heart Print Shorts



Top Shop Short Pintuck Lace Sun Dress

Diane von Furstenberg "Dahlia" Feather Sandals

 
I'm having major Spring fever for reals.    

 






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