Stylish with Substance

There are some bags that just mustn't be shown the normal web page size.

This Marc Jacobs Snakeskin-stamped purse is one.

Marc Jacobs Collection Cecilia Embossed Snakeskin Satchel

"Quilt" Jacquard and croc-stamped leather, all on this sophisticated shape.

Lovely ... But why is their logo letter "E"?

I'm all over this shape! (And pink!)

In fact, there are no tacky bags in their current collection!

Juicy Couture Distressed Leather Fluffy, Winter White

I'm back from a mind's vaction with some butt fashion! W00t!

Of course it comes from the tamer and more mental-tittilating punny Victoria's Secret (Pink University, etc.), but this new pink plaid babydoll and matching ruffley panties totally fire up my mind, not just eyes (or shopping gene).

Ruffle Satin Babydoll

But um, a couple notes..

1. It appears the catty catwalk pouts have gone mainstream lingerie modeling. Not cute. To me, pouting is more for appealing to guys' sympathies and making them do what I want, however does not say, "come here to me (in my bed)". (I also don't scowl like a true bitch---what's up with that?!)

2. Yes, the back of the babydoll is tapered to show off the behind - cute! But this brings me to the ordering/wish-listing step and reminds me.... In my college days, I was as bootylicious as Kim Kardashian, which - if you're keeping score - is phattier than even J.Lo. However, I've lost weight, and even firmed up down, err back, there - but kept the oomph from weight gain / growing-up-hormones on top -- and now I'm worried my top size overpowers my bottom. Uh, what happened to the mix and match age, huh? (Anyone out there want a(n) XS top and S panties??) One thing's at least for sure, a mall trip with a changing room is on my schedule!

Which if it weren't for my upcoming birthday would be a sad field trip, for my bank account still thinks I'm a poor college student. Darn political science!

I was born and mostly raised in Massachusetts, always south of the heart of the city of Boston. I now live in a dream vacation land of Florida - in the nicest (read: safest) city in the state, to boot. But ah - no boots, not really. Yes, October starts the best of the season here in Sunny F.L., but I do miss my Mass. It started with tiring of the Chinese Food in this state, being the comfort foodie I am. And then I missed out on late-invited NYC Fashion Week events (not that I could afford plane tickets this insane financial year) and then ... well life can get tough.

Recently my Facebook friend and fellow fashion blogger, Lady Coveted, posted a photo shoot in the northern crisp air with sweaters and oh - the turning leaves. And yes, I do miss those leaves!

My mother reminded me that the pretty palet changing symbolizes dieing and yet - there is this undeniable appeal, isn't there?

Sunny Rising: Grape Leaves Clutch

Handbags can always come to the rescue though, or well in this economic crisis if one can't truly afford a purse, perusing teases but still titillates. My misfortune could be good luck to a reader, though, because the clutch I have in mind can only be in one person's two hands, for it's a one-of-a-kind handmade on Etsy.com. (And not inexpensive, at a more-than deserved true-designer pricetag of $239.)

The burnt look of the tooling on this burnt sienna leather accessory nearly perfectly sums up the desire raging in us, no? And on the back, read words perfect for Autumn's Sweetest Day: "grow love".

Those are words to end a poem by, let alone a mere blog post.