fffabulous

how do I say it?

I got distracted for a second by those beautiful Goldenbleu Dana Platform Sandals, but I am back in the V-Day wagon, ready to share with you the latest and coolest on V-Day gift ideas.

VDay is 2 weeks away, and I thought it’d be cool to mention the very best V-Day card a girl can send to her sweetie: The ‘Do Me’ card. Of course, it is not recommended to send it to this guy you've been dating for a couple of months (it really would set the wrong tone, really); but I think it is totally appropriate to send to your hubby to spice things up a bit. And imagine that he gives you at the same time some sexy lingerie, oh my! I can see fireworks already.

It is (not surprisingly) out of stock, but I trust you can create one of your own very easily! And stay tune for more cool V-Day gift ideas for your man in the coming days.

sexy wedge

Don’t we all agree it is always mission impossible to find the perfect pair of wedge shoes? Not this season! I have already found the perfect pair for this summer (and in patent leather, please!). Please welcome Mrs. Goldenbleu Dana Platform Sandals, at your service to make your legs and figure even sexier.

Go check them out at the BellaRosa Boutique in Los Gatos. They are available in many more colors!

three uggs a day

I had dinner with one of my girlfriends a couple of months ago, and we ended talking for a good 10 minutes about the UGG Ascot slippers she had bought for her husband. Isn't this crazy to spend 10 minutes talking about grandpa style slippers??? This was, by the way, long before my UGG obsession had started so I listened very attentively.

My friend raved about how soft, warm and comfy those slippers are, and she even mentioned that they'd 'fight' at night about who would wear them. That was it. I had to investigate further: I tried them on and I was sold in about a split second. Conclusion: we both got UGG boots AND UGG slippers for Xmas. Eh eh!

Get those slippers for your sweetie for V-Day... You can always 'borrow' them until you get your very own super fancy UGG slippers!

 

a taste of summer

I love tank tops. Tank tops are great all year round: I wear them with capri jeans and flip flops in the summer (I so wish it was summertime already!) and underneath my Splendid tees in the winter.

Of course, there are tons of brands that offer cute tank tops. The Banana Republic tank tops are still my very favorite. They are fitted, long and made of nice mix of cotton and spandex that holds the shape wash after wash. They follow your bra line, meaning that there is no special bra, transparent bra straps or special accessories needed to keep our secrets secret, woohoo! And most importantly, the scoop neckline is not too high, nor too low, which makes for a very nice cleavage. You’ll look totally gorgeous (or should I say fffabulous?), without trying hard. I just bought 2 black and 2 white ones and use my old ones as PJ tops. I really think you should do the same!

watch this cutie

I went to the movie with a very good friend of mine the other night (we saw Juno; it was so sweet and cute!) Of course, I couldn't help it but notice my friend's fffabulous black leather purse. I had to ask her where she got it. To my surprise, she bought it at Banana Republic; to be totally honest with you, I was expecting to hear such soft words as Yves Saint Laurent, Chloé or Marc Jacobs. Nah!

This Greenwich oversized tote is classic, made of soft black leather (I also like the chalk and peeble colors), and is great to carry a laptop around everyday. And it is cheap too. To my standards, at least.

It felt strange to actually like something that doesn't have the LV initials on it (sorry, Louis!), plus it is cheaper than any pair of shoes I have bought lately. Strange indeed. This shall pass.

my cup of tee

A lady never has enough tees in her wardrobe. I know I don't. I wear my tees “as is” on weekends or when I go out - and they usually are sophisticated, trendy and expensive, like the Sharon Segal or Splendid ones, or underneath sweaters or a nice jacket. The ones I wear underneath my sweaters have to be comfy, fitted and thin (no woman wants to look bulkier because of a tee), and CHEAP!

Well, I found these perfect tees at GapBody the other day. They are super thin (they feel like a second skin), comfy and fitted with 92% cotton and 8% spandex and super cheap. I got three black long-sleeved tees (I never have enough of those) and one white long sleeve one. I am considering getting a couple of short-sleeved tees too, because summertime is around the corner, right?

Note that they size large, so get a size smaller than you usually get and it’ll fit perfectly. And if your size and/or color is not available online, stop by the GapBody store near you.

mind your purse's business

I am going to share with you what I think is the best gift idea ever, and the most practical accessory a lady should own.

One of my girlfriends (who has the most fantastic gift ideas; she gave me boot trees for my fancy Chloe boots) gave me the Luxe Purse Link and I absolutely love it. At first, I was wondering what it was, and when she told me it was to keep my purse off the icky ground and have it in sight at all time, I was sold. What a genius idea!

This is so going to be the next gift I give to all my girlfriends (since they now all own the Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse® Or.)

slipper time

My sudden passion for UGG boots didn't stop there. A few of my girlfriends own UGG slippers. I tried them on and they are so soft and comfy!

I now own the UGG coquette slippers in Chesnut and all I can say is that I wish they were an inherent extension of my body. I would sleep with them, go out with them, and forget that high heel shoes are actually my very first love. They size large so get a size smaller than you usually wear.

think pink

Everyone know how much I like GapBody lacy thongs, right? Well, GapBody just released new fffabulous colors. I absolutely love the gipsy rose and the fall cork colors. Sexy AND Classy.

Time to give that top drawer a fresh start, ladies!

revolutionary

It took me a while to get the Apple iPhone, but I finally got it and I am in love with it. Getting lost with no driving directions to rely on convinced me to get it sooner than later. Like my sister said: "Yeah, right! What an lame excuse!". Okay, maybe.

I love it that I can now find driving directions to wherever I need to go, whenever I need to. I love it that I can check my emails at any time of the day. I love it that it is so user-friendly that you don't even need to read the manual. And I love it that I can check every day after lunch if I have food stuck in my teeth, just by looking into the tiny apple mirror on the back of the iPhone. How convenient is that? I, however, wish they'd support messenger to "ping" my friends at anytime of the day. I am sure it's coming.

If ever in doubt, don't doubt anymore and get the Apple iPhone (with its matching Louis Vuitton case, of course). It is just perfect!

beauty secret

My aunt back in France shared Bioderma Crealine H2O Cleansing Solution with me a couple of years ago, and since then, I only swear by this make-up removal.

It looks like water, it smells like water, but it is so much better than water! It removes your face and eye make-up right away, and by right away, I really mean right away: It's all gone in 5 seconds. No kidding! It also has the advantage to be perfume free and soap free, and it's soothing and emolliant, thanks to cucumber extract.  Go get it now, and feel free to comment on it. I can see the "wow!" coming already.

I've put Crealine H2O make-up remover and cleansing solution in the gift ideas category as well, because nothing is as fun as sharing with a girlfriend a beauty product that works magic!

2/11/2008 update: Crealine H2O Cleansing Solution works great on waterproof make-up as well!

new year's resolutions

One common New Year resolution is to work out more. Because this allows us to release all the stress we accumulate day after day and, let's not forget it, it helps us stay fit and gorgeous.

If you ever need an incentive to work out more this year, go visit the lululemon athletica store near you. They have the best workout clothes ever, and not just if you do yoga. You'll look and feel great in their cute jackets and pants, and you'll be motivated to hit the gym or the trail more often. In the past year, we've been featuring their Dance Studio Jacket and Remix lulu Hoodie and our new year's resolution is to post more lululemon fffabulous product reviews. Stay tune!

And if you're not totally sure what your '08 resolutions should be, check out the lululemon goal setting worksheet and the lululemon manifesto (or rules to live by.) My very favorite is: "Children are the orgasm of life. Just like you did not know what an orgasm was before you had one, nature does not let you know how great children are until you have them." Aha!

pointy boots

I am all about being trendy, but I still think a classic pointed toe pair of boots is one basic a lady needs to have in her closet. Pointed toe boots never go out of style and go a long way with a nice pair of jeans. I wore my last pair for 3 years straight; I actually loved them so much I wore them until they totally fell apart. This year, I am really into black patent leather booties (oh really?), but still, I miss wearing pointed toe boots. I looked everywhere for one classic pair, you know the type that doesn't squeeze the toes and that has a nice stable high heel. Well, I dreamt it, and Dior made it. Those Christian Dior buckled boots are so comfortable I can walk in them for days and days. The leather is nice, the antiqued metal Dior buckle across the top of the foot adds a nice touch you cannot find on cheap pairs of boots, and the 3.5" heel is super high, yet super stable -- believe me, I own another pair of Dior shoes and they are one of the most comfortable high heel shoes in town. And those tall boots will look great with dresses and skirts too. I am also a fan of the bootie version but it seems that those are not available in all sizes anymore. Too bad!

be a fashionista

Black patent shoes are hot this season. I have been eyeing the Louboutin black patent booties for a couple of months now, but they are just so freaking expensive. Plus, they are not available anymore, so no regrets, right?

Well, to my surprise, I noticed that those gorgeous Miu Miu black patent ankle booties are on sale for $355 at Barney's. These high heel round toe booties are classic and very classy, and absolutely perfect for this season. And you don't have to pay the high price tag to be a fashionista!

happy new year!

Today is the day to stay warm and cozy, and chill out in front of TV... But to do things the right way, you need to be under this Restoration Hardware luxurious plush throw. It is the softest blanket I have ever seen in my entire life (no kidding), and it is super warm too. You'll love it, your honey will love it, and your kids will love it too. Plus, it doesn't hurt renewing the sofa throw now and then, right?

And it is also the perfect gift idea, trust me on that one. My popularity ranking went through the roof over the holidays thanks to this perfect present.