Hello my lovelies!
I know I haven't talked about fashion much lately, but I've been looking for some unique deals, and found Heavenly Couture! Everything in this store is less than $20! Dresses, pants, skirts, shorts, denim, jackets, hats, accessories and shoes. Everything! It's freakin' fabulous for anyone on a budget.
That said, most of the clothes are casual and some are party clothes, so you need to have a talent for mixing and matching. A cute top can be matched with your favorite jeans, etc.
Also, make sure you take the time to try the clothes on. In my experience, some of the pants are cut to accommodate the butt of a 15 year old, so you'll want to be sure.
Otherwise, this place is the best kept secret around. If you're in Southern California, there's a new one that just opened in Larchmont Village. (There are some on the east coast as well) Check it out!
S.C.R.U.B.S.
On a personal note, I have been so much happier lately and I'd like to share with you one of the reasons why. In the past couple of years, I have made a concerted effort to purge negative and toxic people from my life and have affectionately named them S.C.R.U.B.S. (Shallow Committee of Rejected Unnecessary BullShitters). Needless to say, it's been an interesting journey. Of course, the people in my life don't have to be perfect but if they're a SCRUB, they're OUT.
Top 5 reasons to place a person on SCRUBS status:
1. Abusive personality
I have ex-friends who treated their boyfriends like crap in front of me (they thought the shit was funny), put down my accomplishments and even made fun of other people's children. This is epic ass-hattery and emotionally draining. Oh, and another thing... anyone who is not nice to a waiter/waitress is not a nice person. They're a SCRUB.
2. Passive aggressive personality
Have you ever had a "friend" who would insult you but wrapped the insult in a compliment? For example, "Wow, cute outfit! You remind me of the Real Housewives of New York!" I got this from someone wearing faded, threadbare leggings and a sweater with holes in it. The sarcastic tone in her voice tipped her hand. Her compliment was anything but. I handled myself with class and dignity, but I was thinking...in the immortal words of B. Scott...'Ho, have a seat!'
3. Narcissism
Characterized by a strong need for attention and adoration. Underperforms until there is a large payoff or audience. Selective empathy based on whomever they can use for the best spoils. Lack of self-worth which closes their ears to criticism. (They take it as a personal attack). Can you imagine needing this person for anything deeper than club-hopping? Nope. Scrubbed!
4. Inability to feel empathy
An ex-friend of mine, who I have crowned the Queen of the SCRUBS, told me that when September 11th happened, she didn't feel any grief. She didn't feel anything and to her it felt like the disaster happened in a foreign country. This floored me! What about the earthquake in Haiti? The tsunami in Thailand? Were those just blips on her radar? She also said that Captain 'Sully' Sullenberger probably had Munchausen's and crashed the plane in the Hudson on purpose because he wanted the attention. Yeah...her ass was scrubbed.
5. Snobbery
Some people choose to be snobby about the most ridiculous stuff. I have known people who think that if you buy a cup of coffee from Starbucks, you may as well be trailer-trash. Can you imagine the amount of energy it would take to belittle all the Starbucks 'riff-raff' you'd encounter in one day if you thought like that? Geez.
Seriously, y'all, I can't kick it with people like this. They have been scrubbed from my life or are in the process of the scrubbing and I gotta tell ya, I am NOW feeling so fresh and SO clean spiritually!
CHIC OF THE WEEK
Marissa Tomei in Giambattista Valli
This dress is from two seasons ago, but I think it has a classy, feminine elegance that's timeless. I haven't found a knock-off just yet, but I will dammit!
Until next time my lovelies, try to stay cool. It's been hotter than 4 hells lately!
Keep it cute!
