So Dress-y

It's almost mid-November.

This means a whole bunch on things to do with the holidays crop up: eggnog lattes from your favorite java stop, Christmas carols in stores (and restaurant bathrooms apparently, as I found out Monday afternoon at Browns in Yaletown), lights on apartment balconies, packed malls and shopping strips, warm hats on everyone's heads and holiday par-tays by the dozen.

Over the summer, I developed a strong affinity for dresses. There's no restriction in the lower area, plus they go from casual to chic with a simple change of shoes and bag. Slowly, my closet became packed with staple frocks that go with flats, boots, heels, clutches and hobos. It was beach to bar in no time.

Holiday dresses are different, however. They're often shinier and more complicated than their summer counterparts, but heck, do they ever make a statement at your next office, friend or family shindig. On my wish list are four fabulous frocks from McQ (Alexander McQueen's sister collection), Tibi, Just Cavalli and RM (Roland Mouret's sister line).

One look and you'll understand just why they make the cut on my wish list.

PS. Yes, I do heart black and gold -- which you obviously can deduce from my sartorial choices.










I'm Lovin' it: Yesterday, Jenks re-introduced me to the artist KAWS. Born in Jersey and now living in Brooklyn, this artist started off by stealing bus ads and touching them up with his cartoon designs before putting them back. Now his world includes a toystore in Japan called OriginalFake, buyable art and clothing. Very rad stuff.








I'm Over it: The heart -- matters of the heart, a broken heart, a conflicted heart, hearts worn on sleeves, all of the above. Wanting to understand, but knowing that won't happen right now. Hating bad timing (among other things), but knowing time -- and space -- is what's needed to make things feel okay again. Whoa. Heavy stuff, sorry about that. But it all makes appropriate material for this section, unfortunately. Trust me on that one.


Music of the Day: Those Swedes are at it again, winning the world with their Nordic charm. My best guy friend Big Brother K introduced me to Tough Alliance, an electro-pop duo from Gothenburg, Sweden. Henning Furst and Eric Berglund started off with the label Service, but now have one all to themselves called Sincerely Yours. Their EP (a record with more than one single but not long enough to be an album) "New Waves" is getting some major critical acclaim stateside. Check out their super catchy single Holiday.








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