Atleast the Shoes Will Still Fit After You Gain all of That Holiday Weight

Mmmm Net-A-Porter is having a wonderful little sale, one of the few good things to come out of this shit economy. 50% off anyone? How about we take a look at the stuff I still can't afford. Damn college tuition.
K by Karl Lagerfeld scarf, $94.50 (originally $135)

Belle by Sigerson Morrison flats, $147.50 (originally $295)
Pedro Garcia Alanis jazz shoes, $212.50 (originally $425)Charlotte Olympia Gilda sandals, $535.50 (originally $765)
By Marlene Birger Orsina mini skirt (mustard yellow is becoming one of my favorite colors), $157.50 (originally $225)

and don't even get me started on the underwear. This is turning out to be quite a lovely Thanksgiving break.

Everyone Likes a Little Veronica Lake Influence

I love Madonna. Rihanna is pretty great also.

I'll Sting You

I'm in the middle of finishing up my ED application but I thought that I should take a quick break to refill my coffee cup and share with you guys what I'm getting my brother for Christmas.
A while ago I told him I was going to get him a bow tie for Christmas, as long as he promised to wear it to prom as a graduation gift to me. Finally I found the perfect bow tie. Yes, it has scorpions on it, and yes it's from J. Crew. Silk bow tie, $45

Perspective

Dad: What the hell happened to her? Crack?
Leith: She's a model.

I actually think that Laura Stone looks tough and sexy in this picture, and I'm thinking that all of i-D does as well. It's always interesting to find out what a regular man thinks about someone that you think is good looking.

Pirates, Lingerie, and the Like (a Facebook Discussion)

Gerry: i got it!

James- The Old Decrepit Captain

Eric- The Art Director and Documentarian

Gerry- Youthful Sailor

Eric: what is an art director supposed to do on a pirate ship?

Leith: this
http://www.agentprovocateur.com/experience-pirates.html

James: i should read links before i click them

Leith: it's just an advertising campaign. my goodness! Helena Christensen is in it!

but yeah it's totally porn.

"A Fairly Devastating Night For the Republican Party"

CNN is making me incredibly happy right now, but just in case you'd like some more traditional eye candy, watch this video:

And That's What Matters

"Very tough. Very smart. Thin ties" -Chris Matthews on Obama's Washington
NYTimes via Gawker

HUGO slim tie, $85
(but you can get one in black for half the price at H&M)