Item of the Moment: More Toast, Please!

I just got a little "sumn sumn" in the mail today! I'm a sucker for surprises, so it's even more surprising that I got something from my dear friend, Abby.

I love all her offering!

Now, I mention her name sporadically in this blog, and it's for good reason. She recently opened her new business, Robots in Trouble, and simply put, I love all her offering! She sells little trinkets from keychains to plushies; plus, everything is super adorable! This doesn't go without her very reasonable pricing. Everything is handmade and unique, hence you're paying for sweat and blood.

Check out her store here. She uses PayPal so you know every purchase is secure. What are you waiting for?

Videos of the Moment: Gucci Through the Seasons

Gucci is the embodiment of fabulosity--only spelled with a G. Watch the advertisements, from Fall 2007 to Spring 2011, and get a feel of the brand's value proposition. Yes, it is luxurious to the point of sensational. But is there more to be desired despite the signature full-frontal ostentation?

P.S.: Does anyone notice how well-coiffed their heads are despite all the movements? Gucci = pretty hair. Gucci mane?

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Quick Vid of the Moment: Pre-McGibbon Chloé

Around 2008, Paulo Melim Andersson took charge as Chloé's creative director. He definitely took the "girly" house to a different direction with his quirky, youthful, and eclectic vision. I personally liked his collection, but the reception across retailers wasn't quite as warm as it should have been. Though he has been replaced by Hannah McGibbon, his influence is definitely something worth looking at.

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Quick Vid of the Moment: Earn Your Dancing Stripes

I recently saw the Spring-Summer 2011 video campaign for Prada, and I'm amazed by its thumb-thumping energy! Isn't it more fun to welcome Spring with some hypnotic gyrations and groovy moves? But to complete the picture, festoon yourself in the most daring stripes and brogues. That fur stole is totally optional.

To check out the backstage video, visit Prada.com.

P.S.: Happy Valentine's Day! Enjoy the non-holiday day.

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Splurge of the Moment: What's Up Doc?

If you haven't realized from the title what I'll be talking about, here's a hint: Bugs loves 'em. A week ago, I ordered a pair of carrot trousers from ASOS, and after a merciless wrestle on my impatience, I have them!

The thing I noticed about online shopping is that the purchasing process is as swift as a click of a mouse. However, online shopping tests people in one skill: delayed gratification. Unlike real-life shopping, online shopping requires people to wait for their orders to arrive to the point of madness. Needless to say, I am very poor in this area, eventually developing a knack for tracking my order every hour or so--despite ASOS' reminder that their standard delivery ships around 7 business days.

I was saturated with glee only a giddy schoolgirl can express.

Ultimately, once the mailman dropped my package, I was saturated with glee only a giddy schoolgirl can express. (OK, I didn't look like that but in my head I felt like that.) I grabbed the scissors and tore up the packaging and beheld in my hands my new pair of pants!

But something wasn't quite right. I felt the fabric and thought it soft. When I checked the "ingredients" tag, I was aghast to see it wasn't 100% cotton as advertised. In fact, it wasn't even made from cotton! Darn ASOS screwed me over. But the good thing is it's not going to be as wrinkly as cotton tends to be that way after several washes.

Other than that, it looks like a good buy! Usually, when I get things on sale, the item's either funky-looking or some of the buttons are missing. But now that I received these trousers, I feel that I got what I wanted.