Cheery & bright - clockwise from top left:

UncommonGoods Color Wheel Stick Umbrella $40 – uncommongoods.com

Topshop Auto Walker Umbrella $36 – us.topshop.com

Bombay Duck Sparkles Folding Umbrella $31 – brolliesgalore.co.uk

Unique Vintage AID FOR JAPAN**Red & Orange Gerbera Daisy Umbrella $25 – unique-vintage.com

Bold prints - clockwise from top:

London Undercover English Breakfast Umbrella $75 – farfetch.com

Fulton Union Jack Garden Folding Umbrella $29 – johnlewis.com

Blue Banana Cherry Skulls Print Umbrella $13.65 – bluebanana.com

Barneys New York Dot Folding Umbrella $130 – barneys.com

Clearly chic - clockwise from top left:

Linea Butterfly Border Birdcage Umbrella $33 – houseoffraser.com

Urban Outfitters Clear Bubble Umbrella $18 – urbanoutfitters.com

Totes Bubble Umbrella $22 – macys.com

ModCloth Vintage Unburstable Bubble Umbrella $34.99 – modcloth.com

Clean & classic - clockwise from top left:

London Undercover Classic Tartan Umbrella $85 – frenchtrotters.fr

Louis Vuitton Umbrella $700 – louisvuitton.com

Vista Umbrella For Two $49 – umbrellastand.com

Burberry Checked Umbrella $165 – farfetch.com

1. Wear more fur. I want to be on PETA‘s “Most Wanted List” in 2011. Hell, I’d kill a family of chinchillas, skin them and wear them if I could. Nature is going to shit anyway, so why not put those endangered species to good use? Drape me from head to stiletto in fur and if possible, blood diamonds — I will single-handedly ruin what’s left of this world.

2. No more jeggings. This is a hard one. I officially own more pairs of jeggings than I do of actual jeans, but the trend is already becoming horribly outdated. Still, on a bloated day, there’s nothing more comfortable than breathable cotton. Except maybe breathable cotton and a pint of Mint Chocolate Chip iced cream. I mean, you’re already bloated, might as well go down with the ship.

3. Find shoes that actually fit me. Yesterday I found a bit of blood in my socks from my combat boots digging unmercifully into my heels. And my pinky toe is all but dead from being constantly wedged into vintage shoes. But sometimes you have to pounce on a Cuban heel and suck it up for the sake of fashion.

4. Learn to tie a bowtie. Right now I only (sadly) have one bowtie, a clip on chambray from American Apparel. However, it behooves a gentleman to know how to properly affix a bowtie. That, and to mix a proper cocktail and to properly kiss another man with tongue.

5. Rely less on H&M. Gaga knows I love those damned Swedes. The majority of my wardrobe derives from Hennes and Mauritz, but as my style and tastes develop, I will inevitably have to stray from the flock. However, if they continue with their all-star collaborations, I might have to throw this resolution under the bus, much like the year I decided to “cut back on drinking.”

6. Bring back the ascot. This has been a resolution of mine since I was about 14 and why not?, it’s a perfectly reasonable neck accessory that doesn’t at all remind people of hapless, blond, teenaged snoops.  Over the years, I’ve periodically worn ascots to varying degrees of success. Once, I wore it on a job interview and I like to think it had nothing to do with my not receiving a callback.

7. Get photographed by The Sartorialist. This is partly just me stroking my own vanity. Okay, it’s completely just me stroking my own vanity, but dammit, do you think I’m walking around in capes, sequins and harem pants for fun?! Okay, I totally am, but I would at least like it documented for posterity’s sake.

8. Find a practically-sized day bag. When traipsing about New York, I like to be prepared for any and everything, thus I carry a man purse that would put Mary Poppins’ magical carpet bag to shame. More than once have I pulled out a coat rack from the depths of my tote, but no longer! I’m actually contemplating a stylish backpack (suggestions, anyone?), or a medium-sized tote for my everyday travels. And that’s what I like to call “progress.”

9. Find a good tailor. A good tailor is absolutely essential — not just to let out one’s clothing after gorging on holiday fare, though that in itself is god’s work — but sometimes the perfect pair of pants can be a bit too big or a bit too short. Enter a tailor and for a few bucks, those Cheap Mondays look a little less cheap.

10. Shop more. The bottom-line to all this resolving and promise-making is that I need to step up my shopping game. That means I’ve got to throw around more plastic than an Ultimate Frisbee championship, roll out more dough than a pizzeria and carry more bags than Oprah‘s eyes.

It’s a tough job, but in order to truly make a change in 2011, it’s necessary.

Yes. I. Can.

Cartoon: Political Graffiti

This is amazing. Who doesn’t want a clutch with a giant gold lion on the top? I know I do. Plus, it’s vintage, which means you aren’t going to find it anywhere else.

But you’ll find it here on Rice and Beans vintage, my favorite online vintage store!

Get it at Urban Outfitters

Get these are Santoki’s etsy shop

My new favorite vintage store just got a bunch of new arrivals! This simple leather belt is so cute!

Get it at Rice and Beans

So I know I said last night that I found the perfect medicine-inspired handbag, but this one is vintage AND Gucci! It’s got a bamboo handle, and you can be sure that no one else will have it.

Get it at Rice and Beans Vintage

The chains on this sweater are so awesome! It’s a medium, and there’s only one, but you don’t have to worry about bidding, if you want it, take it.

Get it at Rice and Beans Vintage

Get it at Noirohio

My claim still remains, Noirohio has the best vintage. This jacket is INSANE. It’s stretchy denim, and yeah, I know it’s a bit 80s (obviously, it’s from the 80s), but it has that blazer look that is really in right now, and the cutouts on the back are awesome. Another reminder, this is vintage, there is only one, and you have to bid to get it!

Get it at Noirohio

Get them at Shopcuffs (before they disappear forever!)

Get it at Noirohio

Noirohio has the best vintage, but it’s an Ebay store so you have to get it fast! This is an adorable 70s mint dress, made from super comfortable fabric.  The description says the model is 5’9 and wears a modern size S, and the dress is said to be a small..move fast to get this piece before it goes!

Get it at Noirohio