Stars Don't Fail Me Now! The High Waisted Fiascos...

Was this all a sham? Was the return of the high waist just good 'in theory'? I mean, when something even looks bad on Mishha Barton, we are all doomed! I know Jessica Simpson has packed on a few pounds lately, but even she doesn't deserve a front butt. I'm going to think twice before I sport my new pair. Or at least hope there are no cameras around.

Gap, You Did It Again

So maybe it's a three-hit wonder, but the Gap has pulled a really cool rabbit out of their hat: three CDFA award winners, Doo Ri, Thakoon, and Rodarte to design a line of creative white shirts for them. The stuff is dope...especially since the white shirt is looking so fresh right now. But alas, go to your rural stores to find any product left. This is sold out online already! Maybe the Gap should have actually made enough product for the demand and they could have pulled themselves out of their two year sales slump!

Does Your Size Depend on How Much You Like Something

Ahh yes. I did just buy this dress a full 2 sizes too small because I love it so. Alas, I will spend my evening moving snaps by about an inch to make this dress appear to be my size. I've found that my size varies based on 1) How much I obsess about something and 2) How much it costs. I could range from a 2 to a 12 at the Barney's Warehouse Sale. So if you see me hobbling down the street, know how truely and deeply I love those shoes, or at least loved the price tag.

But it was worth if for this doozy. It was featured in both In Style and Domino, and is sold out from Bergdorf to Intermix. Milly sure knew what she was doing with this frock, and it doesn't hurt that it is the color du jour. So you see, I just had to the last one, regardless of the size.

Pat Field for Payless

I interrupt posting of the Europe trends for some breaking news. Not only is famed Sex and the City and the Devil Wears Prada stylist, Patricia Field, designing a line for Payless, but Payless is actually doing an amazing job of marketing the line. Check out this hip sitelet.

Pat wore Payless to the Oscars this year. And looked pretty stunning...does this woman age well or what!

Diggin Gap Boyfriend Fit Khakis

Now I thought for sure with the dismal news coming out of the Gap in the past year, they wouldn't have anything worth viewing this season. So it wasn't until I was window shopping in Paris and ran across the cutest outfit that I actually fell into the Gap. I avoid all of the NYC Gaps because I know where each it located, but scouring windows overseas, I don't know what stores I'm looking at until something catches my eye and I walk in.
And this is what caught my eye this time. I haven't been so into white shirts and khakis since Mad About You. But this androgynous look, baggy pants, fitted top, swing jacket, has a newer look. It's not really baggy over baggy like it was in the 90's. There is a bit of a Audrey Hepburn look. Just in time for all of the cute ballet flats infultrating the country.

Hey Sexy Bumblebee

Yeah I know it sounds funny, but when I saw my friend Patty wearing a black pencil skirt, fab black Dior heels, and a shocking yellow sweater, it just rolled off my tongue. But knowing she had just come back from Europe, I realize now, sitting in my Paris hotel, what she just saw. Everyone is wearing black and yellow. It's part mod part matrix and definately leaves you looking like the queen bee. Not sure if I'm ready for it yet...especially with my 2 month old shade of blonde. Not good with most yellow hues. But I'm definately ready for Spring and this screams it.