Is ebay better than a boyfriend?

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As my friend facebook’s me regarding her bidding woes over oroton handbags, I started to realise that I hate bidding on ebay. I don’t get the gamblers thrill – I need a xanax. I don’t like the heart break of losing out to some anonymous wench who will soon have her dirty hands on my Lip Service top. DNW. Bidding on Ebay is like a relationship doomed from the start. I hate the chase. I should be chased – My TUK heels are not made for running after someone, nor for proverbially on the internet. I hate even being near the casino. Why would I want to combine something I hate with something I love? Betting and shopping in my mind is like an abusive relationship. There is no thrill in the chase. Heartbreak and loss is a relationship lesson I have already learnt from boys and I am not willing to get a backhand from what lets me escape romance bullshit. Or maybe I’m being too sensitive over the whole internet bidding thing. Now that I think about it, I never was good at forums. No one does, or ever will, know who I am in reality and yet I’m still too shy to type…For now however, I’m sticking with “Buy it Now!”

My Weeks:

The Shits…

- Christmas shopping is over!
- The Fame: Monster
- Two sleeps and my love is with me once more for Christmas <3

The Pits…

- Alice Dellal claiming in the latest British Vogue that she’s a punk. I love her, but shaving ones head does not a punk make. Many of my punk friends would be very offended by a high fashion model claiming that. *shake of head*
- RIP Brittany Murphy. Amazing in Girl, Interrupted.

Readers’ Choice: Coolest Collaboration

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With a whopping 44 percent of survey votes, H&M and Jimmy Choo had the most inspired collaboration of 2009. From the moment the companies announced they would work together, anticipation began building. Finally, it reached its culmination on Nov. 14, when Choo fans bought out the stores’ offerings of shoes, accessories and apparel. But they weren’t the only companies to team up. Target and Anna Sui (with 24 percent of votes) debuted a fall collection inspired by “Gossip Girl,” and Payless ShoeSource (nabbing 10 percent of votes) recognized the power of “Project Runway” by signing season four winner Christian Siriano as its newest guest designer. (WWD)

Readers’ Choice: The Top 10 Trends of 2009

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Hits:

Gladiators
Rocker-bottom shoes
Over-the-knee boots
Boat shoes
High wedges

Misses:
Neutral colors
Fringe & Tassels
Military-inspired sneakers
Men’s metallics

(WWD)

I’m afraid that I must disagree with the neutral colors and fringe and tassels on the misses list. Neutrals can definitely be a do, it’s all about the choice of fabrics. The lightweights tend to be transparent, thus requiring the proper undergarments….in addition the right choice of shoe is a must. While I wasn’t crazy about the “Minnetonka-style” fringe boots, there were plenty of other choices which were tastefully done.

Christian Louboutin Chosen the Most Influential Designer Label

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For the second year in a row, Christian Louboutin was chosen as the most influential designer label, with 21 percent of votes. He beat out runner-up Marc Jacobs (with 19 percent) and third-place winner Jimmy Choo (with 13 percent). Working in Louboutin’s favor this year were some big buzz builders, including a glittering new store on Robertson Boulevard in Los Angeles, where he shot part of a short film inspired by Alfred Hitchcock’s “Psycho.” And if that’s not enough, Louboutin also created a special collection of shoes for Mattel’s Barbie doll and unveiled it — in all its bubblegum-pink glory — during New York Fashion Week in February. (WWD)

No surprise there!

Beyonce is Deigner Roland Mouret’s New Style Inspiration

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It looks like Roland Mouret might just love Beyonce as much as we do… The French designer has revealed that Bey was behind his decision to start raising the hemline on his covetable form-fitting frocks.

The French designer recently began to stray from his tried-and-tested style of signature calf-skimming dresses – releasing a series of frocks for net-a-porter.com with a decidedly higher hem.

‘In a funny way, the first one that did that for me was Beyonce,’ he told FabSugar.com. ‘This season, where my length was mid-calf, she asked to raise the hem.’

‘I said, ‘You really inspire me, because it’s nice to see that kind of attitude,” he continued.

The designer du jour – who counts Victoria Beckham, Cameron Diaz and Heidi Klum among his famous fans – admits that his original longer-length designs were created for women who ‘don’t want to show the legs, because they don’t like the leg’ – but that the new style gives women the option to flash their pins if they want to.
(Marie Claire U.K.)

Andre for Louis Vuitton Sunglasses

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Making the rumors official, Louis Vuitton launch a special mini site dedicated to its latest collaboration, this time creating alongside Parisian street artist André.

Creating a portrait gallery of Parisian and New-York trendsetters, André and a cast of friends are seen in the Marc Jacobs designed frames which take cues from the house codes.

The Monogram flower feature in the design for the women’s styles, while the Damier check appears in the collection for men. (Luxuo)

Eluxury Relaunches in 2010

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Former online shopping portal eLuxury, has been transformed into a web magazine called Nowness, due to be up and running by beginning of January.

According to the site’s owner, French luxe conglomerate LVMH, Nowness will be covering the fields of fashion, art, design, culture, travel, beauty, food and wine, music, and entertainment.

In the run-up to its proper launch, the new web destination is running a special story each day, including sneak peeks behind the scenes at Dior or recent New Generation winner Peter Pilotto.

eLuxury had announced its closure as early as January, which is believed to have been caused by many design brands developing their own e-commerce sites. (Luxist)

"A Little Something for the Party"

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White silk-jersey dress with feathers, £2,900, and white leather shoes with feathers, price on request; both by Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci, from Selfridges (0800 123400).Floral bombé pearl and diamond necklace, £65,000, by Ritz Fine Jewellery, (ritzfinejewellery.com).

Picture: Jean-François Carly

Black silk maxidress with jewel-encrusted waist, £350, by All Saints (0870 458 3736). Black and gunmetal patent-leather peep-toe stilettos, £359, by Jonathan Kelsey (020 7586 2694). Floral bombé diamond ring, £10,000, by Ritz Fine Jewellery (ritzfinejewellery.com). Black satin clutch, £135, by LK Bennett (0844 581 5881).

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Cream polyester beaded jacket, £125, by Topshop (topshop.com). Cream and black polyester and lace slip, £16, by Next (next.co.uk).Cream wool-mix trousers, £85, by French Connection (020 7036 7200). Diamond chandelier earrings, £85,000, by Ritz Fine Jewellery, (ritzfinejewellery.com).

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Black wool-mix dinner jacket, £120, and matching trousers, £79, by Marks & Spencer (0845 302 1234). Diamond and pearl tourbillion necklace, £22,500, by Ritz Fine Jewellery, (ritzfinejewellery.com). Black patent-leather heels, £375, by Christian Louboutin, London W1 (020 7491 0033).

Picture: Jean-François Carly

(Daily Telegraph U.K.)