How Do I Love Thee?

Let me count the ways. 1. Leather Moto 2. Quilted 3. Snap Cuffs 4. Epaulets 5. Elbow Patches. 5...so close, but not quite. The search continues...

Me and Cindy and Chanel J12

The J12 is one of my goals in life. It's been established as a reward for me in the future based on attaining several other goals. Anyway, tonight I was bothered/inspired/envious to see Cindy McCain sporting the white ceramic J12 at the RNC and upon searching "Cindy McCain J12" on Google for confirmation, found that she also sports the black J12 from time to time. *sigh*

PS. Interesting commentary on pricing out current and potential Republicn First Ladies' ensembles at Vanity Fair. Can I just say that this is probably a bit off base (doubt those earrings are new and cost that much), but still, perhaps Republicans may want to lay off using "cosmopolitan" "polished" and "elitist" as degrading terms? Just a thought.

PPS - Props to Cindy McCain for rediscovering bangs! I love watching hairstyles improve as campaigns go on :)

Pretty Pretty, a Pretty Gift for Me...

I've been told I'm hard to buy for on gift-giving ocassions. That sounds silly, because I constantly see things that would make perfect and not-too-expensive sentimental gifts for me, myself, and I.

Like this particular completely-uneccessary-but-would-make-me-smile-every-time-I-saw-it-and-of-course-think-of-the-person-who-thoughfully-picked-it-out-for-me-even-though-I-blogged-it "gold bless you" tissue pouchette from Victoire. What? You've never heard of a tissue pouchette?! ...I rest my case.

*Thanks to mama22boys for bringing it to my attention via Twitter :)

Speaking of Mad Men...



Is Nordstrom channeling our favorite office diva from Sterling Cooper via this set up for Nanette Lepore? First B., now Joan. Kudos for taste in your celeb-alikes, but why treat us all like ready-to-consume-ANYthing-with-a-minor-or-imagined-link-to-a-celebrity-crazed shoppers, eh, N?

xoxo
CC

Something Not Quite Right...


...about this fantastic Nicole Miller dress. Now, I'm not gonna lie, Nicole Miller crafts these sleek little body hugger v-neck cocktail numbers that just WORK with my body's proportions and make me wish we all dressed or at least spent time on the set of Mad Men.

And really, I thought this dress in particular would be my new favorite dress to get me through Fall events around town (especially since it's on sale!), but then I clicked...and saw the back of the dress...and that colorblocking just isn't right. :( Me. Sad.

Is This Anything?

I'm borderline. They're Charmone shoes, vegan and eco-friendly-ish, as well as being on sale, but most importantly - will they go smashingly and chicly with all the cute new dresses and dark denim for Fall or will they look a little hokey? What do you think?

Stop the Press, Who is That?
Well hello pretty, I see you on the Target.com site for just $26.99 and wonder how you feel on my foot...is this the price point where pain doesn't matter? This "Verdi" wedge from Target's Mossimo line is a veritable conjunction-junction of trends that may actually work... will have to see it in person to decide.

Cloning Blair Waldorf

Um, yah. It's no mistake that Nordstrom photographed this Juicy Couture beret on a model looking eerily familiar to one of our favorite network stars, Leighton Meester. Is it, now?

But I'd venture to guess B. would never wear anything so blatantly Juicy.

Missed Opportunity

Just found this brilliant blouson top from Karoo by Mark Eisen at Tee-Zone - on sale (!) but sold out in this color and my size :( I'm batting 0 for 3 since that Nicole Miller purse and the Nordstrom one arm-wrap sold out. What next?

Hello Hitchcock.



I might just need this beauty to complete my Hitchcock heroine look for Fall. Unfortunately it sold out between the time I placed it in my shopping bag and when I came back after dinner. Help!

Poutmore Picks: Nordstrom Anniversary Sale - Accessories

Living in the Pacific Northwest, one is born and raised to shop at Nordy's. We know it's "Nordstrom" and not "Nordstroms", and we were there the day the company opened it's flagship store in Downtown Seattle in the old Frederick and Nelson building.

So it should come as no surprise that we can DO the anniversary sale like no one's business. Here, some choice picks:



Betsey Johnson Leopard Print Ring for your next night out on the town - or if you are feeling a bit rockstar. $42.90 ($65. after sale)



There is no good reason to not have this Kenneth Jay Lane ring in your collection. No reason at all. $49.90 ($75. after sale)



Nice BIG pleats hobo from Kenneth Cole $212.90 ($318. after sale)



Alexis Bittar lucite earrings. $62.90 enough said. ($95. after sale)



Just Kidding!

Mine all Mine.

It sounds greedy, I know, but there was ONE on etsy and now it's MINE. I haven't even decided what to store in it just yet, but probably will relocate all U2 memorabilia from the Coach shoebox in which it currently resides. Or maybe I'll use it as a purse next tour. Mostly I'll just gaze at it and admire it.

Admittedly not a traditional Potmore post, but just had to do it.

We're in Love.

These Martine Heels from J.Crew, and I. But we haven't met in person yet, so I'm trying to keep things low key. Will keep you updated!

CURRENT NET-A-PORTER SALE OBSESSIONS

Not that I would wear these together, but you can never go wrong with James Perse (cardigan), the color of these Chloe jeans is to die for, even if the rise is too low for my liking, and these Pedro Garcia pumps make me want to build them a little glass enclosure and protect them at all costs. Ah, decisions, decisions.

Well it took me long enough. After several years now of checking out the Target GO lines put together by visiting designers, I finally found something I love so much I had to have it...the woven tote by Gryson for Target. Normally the quality of these "designer" Target pieces - clothing and accessories - is severely lacking. But this little guy is gorgeous and actually looks like it could be leather. Plus the lining is super chic (cream w/black zip inside). We're going to have a lot of fun together.

Nordstrom Sale: Do and Don't

DO Pick up a flirty dress like this JS Collections for just $155.90

DON'T be swayed by the big names. Just because it comes from a big$brand and it's 40% off(like this St. John dress for only $1,009.00), doesn't mean it's a good deal! (That dress isn't a good deal even at $10.99)

Twelve by Twelve Takes My Breath Away!

Never mind that the last time I bought something at Forever 21, the glued-on sequins all started falling off in the middle of a business meeting, leaving a sequin trail as I left the board room. And let's forget about the fact that Forever 21 is stock full of synthetic fibers and so-low-they're-scary prices... Regardless of all this, in theory and design, I am in absolute adoration of their new Twelve by Twelve collection! This is perhaps the chicest looking "fashion democratization" collection yet, with looks like "Bittersweet Ballet" and "Forties Paris" created in a pallette of metallic and dusky greys and charcoals, purpley-blues, and Poutmore's favorite, black. At prices around $40-60, I can almost convince myself it's ethical to buy one of these fabulous pieces....hey, that may be a lot of polyester, but at least these sequins are sewn on !!

Pictured: Sequin Luxe Sweater, $62 and Divine Satin Pleat Skirt, $29