If Tory Burch and Lilly Pulitzer procreated...

Okay, I realize that's impossible, but if they were to come together and beget some type of offspring, who would it be?

I think her name would be Tracy Negoshian. 

She's a beginner, but I see some potential.  All of her tunics and dresses have a small credit card size pocket hidden on the right side, usually tucked under the arm at the rib cage - just perfect for a credit card, ID and maybe a lip gloss.

As she grows, hopefully her fabrics will improve and she will drop the ridiculous jewelry line.  (It's like a chintzy version of Franchesca's.)  I've got to give it to this girl - she started out with obvious color combinations that she knew would sell:  SEC football teams. 

Go to any SEC tailgate, I don't care if you're outside of the O'Connell Center in Gainesville, on top of G10 in Knoxville, or in the Grove in Oxford, you will hear one universal complaint from fashionable football fans:  Finding stylish clothes in a girl's favorite SEC team colors is more difficult than getting Mariah Carey zipped into a black mini dress!  Except of course for the Georgia Dawgs, those bitches I mean sweet Georgia peaches rock red and black like it's their job.

Happy Shopping!  Oh, and I almost forgot - the aqua and coral Rachel dress will be making an appearance on the SDP Christmas card this year.  What is more BVI than that?

Southern Living, while I still can...

With the countdown to the move to the BVI right at 4 weeks, I am getting nostalgic about Christmas and our family traditions here in the South.  In addition to the holiday meal and trimming of the tree, I always pick a color scheme for my wrapping and all gifts are adorned in the same papers, bows, tags etc...  For several years the Martha Stewart Wrapping Paper was my first choice.  I haven't really been pleased with her selection these last two years, but I digress.

This year, we will be having a Caribbean Christmas, and I think I just found the perfect wrapping inspiration in Southern Living.  I just received my December issue this weekend and on page 215 there they were!  Zig zag tags in all their glory!  {And we know how obsessed I am with anything and everything chevron! }

Aren't they just adorable?!?  They can be yours for $6.00 over at Linda and Harriet.  {There are three in a pack.}  I am going to make my Christmas list and order accordingly.  Rather than the crimson ribbon, I'm thinking of doing a pink one.  I haven't really done the whole pink and green Christmas before...it can get a little Dr. Suess-like.

I have to say this Southern Living issue is full of surprises.  There is a lovely little spread on pages 20 - 25 of 24 Christmas gifts made by southern hands.

I'm thinking a Christmas music channel on Pandora is a must at work tomorrow... 

Seriously Isaac?

I know I've posted about how happy I was to see Isaac Mizrahi designing for the masses again, with his new gig at Liz Claiborne, but Isaac, we need to talk.  Is this really what you think women need to be wearing this holiday season or ever for that matter?  This size 0 model looks like she's about to give birth to a forest of Christmas trees. 

I get it - you sketched it. Some suits in a boardroom probably thought it would sell, blah blah blah. 

Seriously?  I thought you were going to offer up affordable runway fashion for the every day woman not this crap!  I realize this may sound harsh, but I'm disappointed.  After that beautiful summer line, I was just hoping for more...

Even the "make the season bright" campaign features oatmeal sweaters.  Apparently, the design department wasn't talking to the marketing department.  

Hello Henri

Christmas is just around the corner...you know how I know?  The Henri Bendel catalogue is here! 

Check it out.  In the words of Rachel Zoe, "I die."

Mad about GADABOUT

Forget the eggnog...I am loving what Miss GADABOUT has on tap for the holidays.

I could sent Santa a thank-you note for every little gift with these personalized stationery cards. Just love them! Have you seen GADABOUT's year round products? These are some of my favorites...

And who doesn't love a beetle?

Oh, and the cost? $70 for 60 cards. Not bad at all!!!