Black (Satin) Market
I don't need to tell you that Chanel's latest nail color, daughter-of-Vamp, "Black Satin" is sold out EVERYWHERE. What you may not know is how high the price continues to escalate on Ebay. 3 weeks ago you could "Buy It Now" for $50, but now "Buy It Now"s start at $80 and go up as high as $130. Most regular auctions are still ending upwards of $50. Crazier still is one poor Ebayer who listed the OPI knock-off for $45 (if that one sells, it surely is a sign of the Apocolypse...).

Now I know this is supposed to be a limited-edition polish, but am I being silly to hold out hope that I can get a bottle at retail when they (surely) restock?? I waited 4 months for my bottle of Vamp back in '97 or whenever that was...certainly Chanel will not sit idlely by while bottles go for 3 and 4 times retail on Ebay. Well, one can always hope... (by the way, I'm not even positive that Mischa is wearing Black Satin in this photo widely used on Ebay...it looks to have a blue sheen to it...)

UPDATE: Oct 13th Launch for GAP (RED)
Check out the back cover of Entertainment Weekly this week or go to www.gap.com/red to preview some of the items. For someone who has had the Inspi(red) logo as her desktop background for 6 months, you can guess how anxious I am to get this tee. And the linings of the parka and jean jacket...great design. 2 more weeks!

SEPHORAHAUL: Stella!

So technically I haven't purchased this yet, but I've placed it in my basket at Sephora.com because it is the next evolution of scent for me this Fall. Maybe not for you, but has become quite clearly the next step for me. Blumarine begat RL Blue begat Nanadebary (green) begat Stella. I'm torn between the perfume (seen here), the purse spray, or the roll-on. Super kudos to Stella McCartney for offering up so many suitable options!

Fashion Tome: U2 by U2


If you don't think this book has anything to do with fashion then you haven't opened it up yet. No one in the history of the world has pulled off the mullet quite like early Bono. And Adam Clayton has more style in his little finger than most people have in their lifetimes. Whether you peruse it or devour it (as I plan to do), "U2 by U2" is a neccesary addition to your fashion bookshelf...or bookcase, as it may be. Only $24 at Overstock.