fffabulous

lululemon crush

Nothing is as cool as to see my girlfriends loving brands and products I have been recommending for ages; yes, sometimes it takes ages to convince them, but I never ever ever give up! I was thrilled to get Erica's text message the other day, telling me she went to the lululemon athletica store and got some very cool stuff. Here is the unbiased opinion of a lululemon newbie, Miss Erica:

"I was shopping at lululemon for the very first time to see if all of Frederique's ranting and raving about the brand was really true. The vibe of the store was very appealing and fun, and there were definitely a lot of unique looking products. As I was browsing the store, I noticed the dance studio jackets hanging on the wall. I thought the black one looked nice and simple, but at first glance, I expected it to be nothing more than a basic, practical hoody--the kind that I could probably find at any other store. I'm also a little heavy right now, so I haven't been very eager to try on anything tight or spandex-y. I started with the size 6, which gave me a little leeway in the arms and stomach, and I figured, why not just try the size 4? So I did, and I was pleasantly surprised. Because of the way the jacket holds you in, the smaller size was even more flattering to my figure--heavy and all. At that moment, I knew the jacket was an instant buy. Better yet, I bought TWO of them (in black and brown), and I love them both. Not only is the fit incomparable, the quality is too, so I can trust that I will be wearing these for years to come." --Erica

traveling in style

I discovered the brand new Splendid thermal tee pattern the other day at the Bella Rosa boutique in Los Gatos. Some call this pattern the cheetah pattern, others call it the animal pattern. I call it the leopard pattern (I have a thing for anything leopard these days.)

So, I got the Splendid Cheetah Henley Thermal in light blue. It is perfect with a pair of jeans or black sweats. I wore my Splendid thermal tee in the plane on my way to London last week; it was comfy and warm and in my opinion, it did add a trendy and sexy touch to my very casual outfit. And for those of you who prefer more neutral tones, I recommend the camel, charcoal or expresso colors. Those are even sexier!

fancy flats

High heel shoes are great and sexy but sometimes, all a girl needs is a nice pair of flats to be able to walk to the nearest tube station or go shopping for hours. I am in London this week, and the first 2 days, I was all happy to show off my Chloe boots (and they probably experienced their first day of rain -ever- over here). It didn't last long until I traded them for a comfy pair of Puma's... Now I wish I had some designer flats to shop in style, especially in London!

Vicky bought this pair of Fendi buckle flats a couple of weeks ago. We were shopping at the Bloomingdale's store and she had a big crush on them. They are indeed the nicest flats I've seen in a long time: classic, stylish, pointy (I love pointy shoes), and comfortable. I had to try them out because they were too cute. Not to mention that Vicky in enjoying her purchase very much and wears her Fendi shoes almost everyday at work.

ooh la la

Just when I thought I wouldn't talk about Louis Vuitton for a while, here I am again...

I've been weighing the pros and cons of buying an iPhone for a couple of months now. Living in the Silicon Valley, all my friends have one, and they love it; plus, it is so cute, I can't ignore it. I even went to the Apple store the other day, and asked a sales guy to explain to me how it works (like I don't know already how it works!) in the hope that I'd be so convinced, I'd have to buy it right there right then. Didn't work.

Now, I found out that Louis Vuitton created a case just for the iPhone (starting at $225). Ah ha! Now I know why I want an iPhone: I want it in that fancy Louis Vuitton case too. It drives me crazy that I will end up spending twice as much as everyone else on the iPhone, just to have them both. Because just buying the case wouldn't make any sense, would it?

little black dress

Last week, I went to Oilily with Sophie to check out their winter sales. Sophie always wears the cutest colorful skirts from there, and I'd gain at adding some color to my own very black winter wardrobe. So I went there full of hopes of finding the perfect colorful piece of clothes, and guess what I found? Another little black dress! And it is just lovely. It has the perfect shape and neckline, it's flattering on the figure and it has this nice black on black flower pattern that makes it different from an ordinary black dress. And it was 30% off! It'll be perfect for work or for a last minute dinner party with friends.

And, as if buying black again didn't suffice, I convinced Sophie to try it on (I have great convincing powers). She loved it and ended up getting it too. She wore it that same night, with a colorful Oilily scarf. I heard she looked great!

back to basics

A lady always needs a little black dress, or several for that matter. Well, let me tell you a secret on how to find the perfect little black dress: Buy it when you find the one that’s just right for you, whether you need it or not. If it fits and you feel comfy and fffabulous in it (that’s critical), get it! The day you need that little black dress for that business meeting, social event or dinner party, you’ll have it. And you’ll be super happy. Because the time you'll need one, well, you'll find one, but it is very unlikely you’ll find the one that you really love, feel great in and that you'll wear for years. So ladies, time to keep an eye on that little black dress!

And if you really really need one now, get the Diane von Furstenberg Wrap Dress. You won't go wrong. This little black dress is a classic: it's perfect for work or a social event, it's super comfy, and it is flattering on all figures... And, most importantly, you can pack it for a business trip, and it won't get all wrinkly. Perfect! I absolutely love mine, and I wear it all the time, with my Chloe boots in the winter and with my Dior peep toe shoes in the summer.

blurb it

What a brilliant idea!!!

This is the first thing that came to mind when Per described Blurb to me last week. You basically write it, and Blurb helps you create a book out of it. Got a blog about your favorite recipes? A travel blog counting your experiences all over Latin America? Or a blog narrating the first 2 years of your baby twins? You can now "book" it with Blurb. Imagine what a great Christmas present this can make!

the perfect fit

Probably not what you think I'd talk about, right?

The Louis Vuitton small ring agenda is one of my most favorite things. I use it as a wallet, a credit card holder and an agenda, of course. It is cute, resists anything (mine is 2 year old and you can't tell), and most of all it is super practical. I scribble on it all the time, to mark appointments, to-dos, bdays, anniversaries, etc. And most importantly, it never runs out of battery -if you know me, you must have noticed that I am always looking for a phone charger.

And if you are already a fan and own one, don't forget to get your 2008 refill.

shiny

These Christian Louboutin patent leather booties are exquisite. Damn expensive, but still amazingly exquisite...and sexy too.

I sure will try them out next time I am at Neiman Marcus!

practical sexyness, part 2

And if thongs are absolutely not your thing, I have some good news for you. My sister also swears by these Gap ultra low lace knit girlshort. Aren't those sexy?

If you are still not quite sure about this lace thing, check out the Gap Body panty line. They have some adorable stuff at a very reasonable price.

Btw, what panties do you swear by?

practical sexyness

I absolutely love these Gap Ultra Low Lace Thongs. They are super sexy, comfy and most importantly, they are invisible. They also sit super low, which is great if you wear low-rise jeans. How perfect is all that? Oh, and they cost $8 each, if you buy 3 or more. A bargain!

And since I love to share my favorites with friends and family, I gave those to my sister as a Christmas gift last year. How happy was I when she asked me if she could get some more for her birthday this year? I executed myself right away (as the great sister I am).

Make your girlfriend -and her lover- happy for the holidays!

another LV please!

I know, it's faster than you thought it'd be... Here I am again bragging about my last Louis Vuitton investment. Well, I adore Louis Vuitton, what can I say?

My last Vuitton purchase is the Monogram Canvas Lockit Horizontal. It is super light when empty, really elegant, modern, yet classic, and, and most importantly, your laptop will fit in it; what else would you ask for, seriously?

I agree that it's damn expensive to be reduced to a computer bag (especially on this side of the atlantic), but oh well! And think about it, if you wear this purse 20 years in a row, it only really costs $50 per year. Not bad! I am so funny!!!

totally hot

I am still looking for the hot pair of patent leather booties I could wear all winter. Came across these Jimmy Choo booties. Aren't they hot, as in hot hot hot, super hot? I would definitely get them if the heel was not that high... and the price was 'slightly' lower.

Yum, still.

fffabulous t-shirt sale

romi boutique is having a fffabulous t-shirt sale through November 11th, and I wouldn't miss it for the world. Would you?

A girl sure needs her tees... to go with her fancy jeans and al.

lover stuff

Christmas is just around the corner, and I am sure some of you are already looking for the perfect gift for your lover. Well, today is your lucky day because I may have the answer to your question.

Check out these Tiffany’s PALOMA'S GROOVE® cuff links, designed by Paloma Picasso. They are classy, classic, and in sterling silver. Your man will be very proud to wear them and show them off (discreetly of course) at a business meeting, a black tie event, or on a fancy date with you!

And for those of you who like a touch of color, these Tiffany cuff links are also available in sterling silver, with blue enamel.