Wicked Wallet

From the New York Times:

“For the most part, though, cheap blouses look just that. Nearly every store has some version of the stock-tied, lantern-sleeved or Victorian frilled blouse, but I hate to think how all that drippy polyester crepe will look on sale racks next season. This is one item where it’s worth trading up, especially since a blouse with a great pair of trousers or a slinky gold sequined skirt, like Proenza Schouler’s ($850), can make such a statement. The creamy silk crepe blouses shown by Mr. Jacobs and Oscar de la Renta, with a slightly asymmetrical tie, look best. There are more affordable variations by Doo.Ri, Thakoon and Sari Gueron, from $495 to $695.“

It reminds me of my more consumerist days (may I never go back!) when I GOBBLED fashion magazines and savored any moments I could spend at Sax Fifth or Barneys or at Tiffany & Co. while traveling. At age 18 I was offered a wicked cool internship at CosmoGirl magazine, I didn’t do it and it’s probably a good thing or I might just being calling all my fashonista girlfriends and saying things like, “OHMYGOSH Shan! Did you hear that Sari Gueron’s silk crepe blouse is 3% off right now? Buy! Buy! Buy!” Oh well, this article demonstrates consumerism at it’s best, I suppose.