Haven’t done an obsession post in a while and since my camera is currently being serviced at Canon (that’s such an excuse…I’m just feeling sooo lazy lately. It’s the fall weather. I just want to curl up, read and drink soup).
5 things I’m obsessed with…this week. (All images courtesy of Google).
1. Combat Boots: It’s a throwback to the early 90′s, like they were the bomb! In the early summer, as I was browsing Forever 21, I noticed the new trend of clothes had a military flair to them and why not, the military men and women are wicked hot. Shades of army green, large brass buttons and dog tags started popping up again in magazines and stores. Last week, I was shopping with a friend (as her personal shopper–seriously, I was) and I kept spotting combat boots – on people, in stores, even my friend had a pair she recently purchased. So, before the day was done, I HAD TO have a pair. I thought of all the outfits I could wear them with and all the outfits I couldn’t wear because I didn’t have them. (Yes, I am a shopaholic, leave me alone). And then…I.FOUND.THEM. And now they are mine
Did you think I wasn’t gonna get a pair? As if!
From the 1992 Vogue Spread – Marc Jacobs for Perry Ellis:
From the March 2010 issue of Vogue:
2. Black Nail Polish: Since I’m throwing it back, I’ve currently been wearing my combat boots and dresses with my nails painted a nice grungy shade of sparkly black. Current favorite color: Sally Hansen’s Diamond Strength Black Diamond No. 94. Word.
3. Mini Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella – I looooove this series by Sophie Kinsella. The first book, titled Confessions of A Shopaholic, (So much better than the movie-IMHO), reminded me so much of my-…errr…so many people I know that like to shop and could relate to the main character. So, anyway, if you are looking for a good, light hearted series to read that will make you laugh out loud, I totally recommend. My friend, Lawrence Chan (aka Tofurious) swears its the best book to read to understand marketing. He sprinkles Shopaholic wisdom throughout his blog posts. He’s smart and has good taste in books.
4. The Social Network: Let’s face it, Facebook has defined the later part of the decade. Even my mom has a facebook account. But the movie isn’t about the greed or power or about the creation of a social network phenomenon. The core of the movie is about the cost acceptance and the need to be accepted. Well written with great acting, I recommend you go see for yourself.
5. Hawaii Five-O: I guess I am living in the past…but anyway, I remember watching this show when I was a kid. In September, my ” TiVo everything to see if the networks are gonna come out with anything good” month, I saw they were remaking it and one of the stars was Jin from LOST (and some other pretty people too). It’s not one of those I HAVE TO WATCH IT WAIT BY THE TV type shows but it’s entertaining and I love seeing places we visited in our 2003 trip to Oahu. Makes me want to go back to Hawaii…and hang out with Alex O’Loughlin, Scott Caan, Daniel Dae Kim and Grace Park while I’m there.
