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I Think I Just Died!
12.23.09While I was checking out latest issue of Marie Claire during my pedicure today, I happened upon an ad for the Soiree collection from Agent Provocateur and I could not handle the fierceness involved. If you have a love/hate relationship with your current lover this could be the perfect lingerie for you. Hopefully, your lover can lend you the $5,000 you’ll need to purchase this ensemble and then you can thank/punish him later….
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LV Bunny Ears? How about Bunny Cardigans? FMMH Investigates
12.22.09Inspired by NYmag.com‘s cute video featuring New York‘s Strategist editor Janet Ozzard and The Cut’s Amina Akhtar field testing the Louis Vuitton bunny ears, we decided to find other bunny-inspired fashion. Where to, other than eBay?
You can always count on those cah-razy Asian sellers to come up with fashion that will make even the most mature adult woman feel like saying, “Oh no no, no speak English!!”
This warm cardigan from Ebay seller thatlooksgreat looks like something Tavi, the littlest fashion blogger there ever was, would wear (check out her photo under her “About Me” blurb).
What do you think? Would you wear this? More importantly, would Lady Gaga wear this lounging around the house?
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Oh, Oh, Oak!
12.21.09Usually, one of our favorite clothing shops ever Oak inspires and “ehem” causes certain biological reactions while perusing their amazing goods for men and women. Sometimes, though, even a shop as hip-without-trying-too-hard as Oak makes some missteps. In this case, a metallic misstep by the name of Rachel Comey. The metallic romper/sweater/possible “disco ball in a former life” concoction makes even the model proudly display a camel toe (I hated even typing that!).
Why, oh, why? AND, it looks itchy, too, and costs $436. Maybe I’m the crazy one, since they’re out of sizes XS and S.
I’d rather save a couple of hundred bucks and get the versatile, mysterious Harmon Parka Lining. It zips! It unzips! It’s a sweater, it’s a hoodie, it’s a vest and it’s overall fabulous.
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Christmas Came Early This Year!
12.20.09Some things are too good to be true and I would definitely file lohanhouse.com under that category. We all know things have not been great for the Lohan clan in a while (especially the ever-so-tragic Lindsay), but they seem to have hit a new low. Lohanhouse.com sells off all the family’s unwanted stuff, and is even divided by family member (no sign of Papa Lohan though!). We’re guessing the fam is HARD up for cash especially since their cash cow has all but dried up. Don’t judge me but I actually got excited for a second because I found out Linds wears a size 8 (my size), and thought maybe I would score something cool, but then I saw these…..
Wow! These manage to be out of style, over priced, and hideous all at once. But what about the clothes you ask?
So the out-of-date Marc Jacobs jacket above, is by far the best bet on the entire site. I honestly think Lohan House is where Juicy Couture goes to die. While I won’t be buying anything soon I’ll definitely be checking back for entertainment purposes! Happy Holidays from FMMH!
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Rodarte for Target
12.19.09These Target lines get me every time! When Alexander McQueen launched at Target, I ran as fast as I could to the NYC pop-up shop to buy up everything in sight, and it wasn’t until I got home that I realized I payed $200 for some very ugly clothes that looked like they were from a national discount chain as opposed to an elite British designer. Which brings us to Rodarte for Target, which I am sure I will fall prey to come December 20th. (Learning the hard way is my specialty.) Well, I’ll let you be the judge, but I’ll give you bad news first:

Sequin Rib Cage Dress in black $49.99

Swiss Dot Dress in blue $39.99
So, these are the worst of the lot in my opinion. I can’t imagine how the rig cage dress is going to translate, in the cheap material these designer collaborations always use. I’m loving the layered nude “thights“ though. ($9.99!)

Lace-Print Dress in tan: $34.99

Asymmetrical Cardigan in gray: $44.99
I LOVE delicate granny cardigans and these are amazing renditions! The asymmetrical version is perfect for pairing with jeans, tights, and these American Apparel ballet dresses I have been really into lately. Let us know what you think in the comment section and to check out the full lookbook with prices click here.
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Thights: Not for the Faint of Heart (or Fat of Leg)
12.17.09Vogue.com’s Amanda Brooks could barely contain her excitement at the thigh-high and knee-high stockings that are showing up everywhere in elegant incarnations. I (almost) wholeheartedly agree. I own a few pairs, to the tsk, tsking of my sister, my mom and my friend who works in fashion. She cautions, “You’ll look like those silly Japanese girls and soon you’ll be wearing pigtails and carrying a Hello Kitty rhinestone purse.” While I truly appreciate the concern I have to say I LOVE THEM (with some caveats): 1. If you pair them with a tight top and short skirt, you’re ready for working the street corner, not working the room. 2. If the socks leave an indentation on your legs, either get thee to a gym or buy a bigger size. 3. If you live in a suburban area where the only place you can wear them is to your local mall, why bother? Really.
That said, I own a few pairs that rock the house. See below please.

J Crew Knee-High Socks
These are really great and when worn with oxford or menswear-inspired footwear, appropriate for the office (if you work in a creative field, not insurance).

American Apparel Tube Sock and J Crew Argyle Sock
I’m not suggesting wearing mismatched socks–I was just too lazy to take an extra photo. Anyway, I like patterned knee-high socks, but to prevent them from looking like you’re applying for entrance to an UES prep school or auditioning to be a backup dancer for Mariah Carey, wear them with some motorcycle boots and either a leather jacket or tweed blazer. American Apparel socks run notoriously small, so beware.
Here, I have some above the knee socks I bought at Loehmann’s that look fab worn with 1. vintage leather jacket from eBay 2. Mischen silk high-waist zipper skirt 3. Converse tee tucked into skirt and 4. platform heels OR ankle booties. When wearing a lot of black, keep it fresh by mixing textures and fabrics.Tread carefully, though. When wearing anything above the knee, keep the rest of outfit loose and keep the rest of your goodies covered, because they’re still reminiscent of a working girl’s wardrobe. Unless that’s what you want.
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A Target Do and a Target Disaster
12.16.09Most people go to Target to pick up Tom’s of Maine Toothpaste, Avalon Organics Vitamin C Cleansing Gel and Pup-eronis. (Well, I do. And, the Pup-eronis are for my dog, not me, but I digress–this is a fashion blog, not a “Random Things I Picked up at Target” blog.) However, Target’s amazing diffusion lines (like Rodarte’s, debuting Dec. 20th) and soon Zac Posen’s line (debuting nationwide April 25th–eons away!) draw the fashionable (i.e., moi) to check out what other sartorial wares they hawk at any given time.
Target’s Converse One Star line consistently surprises by coming up with high quality basics that make you feel like the coolest chick in school. I found a sweet heather lavender tissue-thin oversized tee that is on par with a James Perse or Adam tee. (Note: buy in XL for drapey feel.) I plan on wearing it with liquid leggings, a cropped blazer and Jeffrey Campbell multi-strap platforms.

Converse One Star Slit Pocket Tee
Compare to the James Perse tee below. Not a huge difference in quality or style, but a quite a bit in price.

James Perse Tee
Target is a must for any fashionista (self-styled or otherwise) who implements the high-low strategy in her wardrobe. (And by high-low, I mean mixing designer and discount, not Adderall and Xanax, hehe.)
On a more somber note, I did see a monstrosity at Target that seared my eyeballs and that no sane woman would even entertain bringing into her home, let alone wearing. The visual merchandisers at Target somehow decided to proudly display the following Nick and Nora fuzzy-wuzzy onesie FOR GROWN WOMEN.

Nick and Nora
Really?! Would you like to guarantee a sexless future? Then please wear these. I think I’ll stick to my semi-sheer Converse tee.
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Walter Pfeiffer for French Vogue
12.15.09A look back at Walter Pfeiffer’s editorial for French Vogue back in June. Love the bursts of red!
Gorgeous Meurice Hotel + dogs + Contax 35 mm = beautiful, naturally glamorous images.









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Made Her Think Sample Sale This Weekend!
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Rachel McAdams on the Cover of January Vogue
12.14.09
Vogue January 2010
I love Rachel McAdams and think she’s absolutely beautiful and vibrant, but I think her hairstyle on the cover of January’s Vogue, while going for a retro Hollywood glam look, actually results in her looking older than her years. She looks like a Stepford Wife, not a starlet. Shot by Mario Testino
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Vintage Holiday Dresses at Market Publique!
12.12.09What’s Market Publique you ask? An eBay of sorts for vintage fashion and if you haven’t already gotten your holiday dress, hold off from buying one of the designer diffusion line dresses from H&M or Target or Uniqlo that everyone else will be wearing and get a one-of-a-kind vintage dress from Market Publique. Speaking of wearing the same dress as everyone else, one year, I bought a Viktor & Rolf pale pink pouffy party dress from H&M, and I saw no fewer than THREE girls wearing it the same night I wore it! Really?!
Anyway, check out Market Publique, which was started by three Brooklyn babes. What up, Brooklyn!!! (I feel like Chris Rock after typing that.)

Be the life of the party in these festive frocks.


With all the holiday and New Year’s parties, everyone needs a dress to shine in. Ensure you’ll be the only one wearing that dress to your next party by picking a vintage one – after all, no one wants to end up in one of those who-wore-it-best scenarios!• Classic Sequin Cocktail Dress, from Cookies and Creme, $52
• Black Sequin Cutout Mini Dress, from Tialey Vintage, $20
• Christian Dior Mesh Sleeve Mini Dress, from Cure Thrift Shop, $175
Plus more styles available!































