Well look what I found

It's been hard to do much of anything since I moved, especially taking photos. I'm still digging stuff out of boxes. I am hoping the new year will be better, especially since it's the white metal tiger in Chinese astrology which just happens to be my day sign. Might explain my affinity to the kitties and love of sushi. I believe that starts February 14th?

While plowing through a few piles of clothing and wondering how I'm going to handle all of it, I decided today will be a good day to trash all those items I've had around because they fit but I don't like them. You know those things you wear when you really should just do laundry? Stuff that looks sad and baggy but doesn't care if you gain or lose weight? I really didn't have room for it before I moved but even less now and really, I have other things I would rather wear even if it's just to go grocery shopping. I guess that is the curse of falling into love with certain designers. So since today is my birthday, once I get up stuff is going to go. I think I will be happier.

That thing that I found? Actually was looking for something on the internet and found an interview with Black Phoenix Alchemy Labs inventrix Beth. Since I was hoping this week to go to my first Will Call (where they sell scents out of their actual location) and it turns out there won't be one, it was nice to find this interview. BPAL Beth interview with We Heart This I am looking forward to their new creations for 2010 including Metal Tiger. Even if your favorite scent is from another company, one has to admire their gumption for creating a market for independent perfume makers and really for a lot of DIY sellers.

I wondered what they did with all those confiscated goods

LAPD donates 5,000 pairs of counterfeit designer shoes

Before they use to destroy them. Which was sad because there are people who could really use a decent pair of shoes and other garments. Now they are giving them out to the Union Rescue Mission here in Los Angeles. The labels and identifying marks are removed I guess to keep these guys from reselling them as "designer" shoes.

Would be great if more places will do the same. It would help a lot of people.

Happy Holidays!

Nothing like a little holiday shopping for oneself

Of course many others are saying it, but I will add that Target now has the Rodarte collection for sale. Sadly I missed the black mesh lace cardigan but I did get something else that was wildly popular. Photos later. For now, here is Target's website with the collection:

Rodarte for Target

Hopefully they will restock some items. Looks like the sale went pretty well. The outfits were nicer than I thought and the crepe floral wrap dress was lovely! Many fun pieces to mix in with ones wardrobe. I'd say it was worth going early to the store!