Fifi’s Fashions


There’s nothing like a fashion show of glorious couture to inspire you… to cartoon?
Check out the blog of Fifi Lapin, a little rabbit with quite a closet. That’s right, somebody actually scours style.com and recreates the beautiful clothing on little cartoon bunnies.
Call us insane, but we can’t wait to log on and see what she’s wearing each day.
Noodle Necklace

Your friend Taylor can’t eat enough cheesy ravioli. True story.
She talks about it on her Facebook profile, she orders it every time you go out, she always pushes for Macaroni Grill when there’s a restaurant toss-up. Maybe it’s time to buy her a little ravioli keepsake for being such a noodle-hoarding creep.
No matter what pasta you’re passionate for, Pagliei has got a tasty necklace to match. The Little Dumplings collection features Potsticker, Tortellino, Ravioli, Wonton, Empanadas, Gnocci and Pierogi sterling silver pendants, so wearers can declare their starch fetishes to the world.
Just keep them away from the pesto.
New Wave

The Aqua-Net phase. We all remember it. Just one little spritz and we all ended up with either huge, spiderwebby football helmets, or slicked-back, crackly updos. It was good for only one thing- hardening.
Bumble & Bumble’s recently-launched Spray de Mode is the new wave in hairspray. It smells great and holds really well, but remains flexible enough to brush through. It can literally do anything, as shown on it’s amazing Spray De Mode Web Site. From voluminous rock-inspired do’s to sleek, curled, bouffant and men’s styles, they enlighten you with a variety of different options, and then actually show you videos of how to do it yourself.
The best part? None of them require horse shampoo to rinse out.
Gilt-y as Charged

You were caught. It’s so difficult to do your online research for work, though. Especially when (only one little browser tab over!) there are so many delicious deals to be found and enticing fashion blogs to devour. Every once in a while, somebody walks in when you’ve clicked over to the dark side, resulting in a shameful switch back to the other Safari tab. You were looking for prospective clients. Really. You were.
Well now, you can have a reasonable, measurable little shopping sesh every morning. A little treat to keep you moving along, but not enough to distract you for too long. Log onto Gilt Groupe, an online sample sale site that features one amazing designer’s line each day, at incredible prices. It’s members-only, so sign up and check the “daily reminder” box to ensure you get e-mails at the start of each Dolce and Gabbana, Valentino and Rachel Roy clearance.
Now, your daily shopping urge is extinguished in 10 little (perfectly excusable) minutes.
Good Humor

Spring has sprung, and ever since you were seven this meant one thing. The tinkling tunes of the ice cream man. Now that you’ve outgrown chasing a rusty truck through the neighborhood (we hope), there’s an calorie-free alternative to satisfy your sweet tooth.
This Kate Spade neon patent popsicle coin purse is even more refreshing than the ice cream sammies you used to pound, and won’t spoil your dinner.
Couture de France

Balls, cocktail parties, fundraisers, luncheons, cruises. As if there weren’t enough occasions to break out the Chanel. Add cruising the block on your bike to the list!
In celebration of Coco’s passion for sporty glamour, Chanel has a stunning bicycle on the market. This $12,400 piece of couture candy has eight speeds, quilted leather saddle bag and seat and double-C central.
You can’t just wear any old sweats when you take a spin on this bad boy.
Bottle This

There’s nothing like the scent of fresh-baked cinnamon rolls wafting through your kitchen. Or your one year-old nephew’s powdery skin. Or the fresh, tomato-filled salad you had for lunch. Or the evergreen smell of your hometown Seattle. Until now, there’s been no way (or reason) to bottle these smells in an believable way.
The online company Bathed and Infused has an incredible list of scents- hundreds(!), that they mix to delicious perfection when you order them. Every note is perfectly calculated and fine-tuned to represent your favorite items, foods and places in the form of scents, lotions, soaps and more. Just some of their categories include:
Blends- Special mixes include “Bad Puppy”, which smells like a destroyed flower garden, “Pirate’s Booty”, which blends coconut, rum and tobacco notes, and the spicy, intoxicating “Witches Brew”
Cocktail Party- A whole menu of delicious alcoholic bevs like licorice-ey “Absinthe”, energizing “Vodka Red Bull”, refreshing “Limoncello” and bubbly “Pink Champagne”
Child’s Play- Incredible childlike smells like salty “Buttered Popcorn”, tutti-frutti “Monkey Farts”, the obvious “Peanut Butter & Jelly” and fresh “New School Clothes”
Coffee Shop- Load up on caffeine and pastries with realistic “Black Coffee”, cakey, raspberry-filled “Jelly Donut”, Almond-ey “Tea Party” and sugary, fried “Beignets”
Designer Inspired- inexpensive smells reminiscent of Lovely, Angel and Burberry Touch
The Great Outdoors- Step outside with the dark floral “Funeral”, complex “Full Moon”, refreshing “Garden Salad” and salty “Sea Spray”
Soda Fountain- Bubbly treats like “Cola”, creamy “Lime Sherbet”, vanilla-ey “Waffle Cone”, sunkissed “Strawberry Lemonade” and nutty “Rocky Road”
Sweet Shop- Ridiculous (but calorie-free) caramelly “Bananas Foster”, raw, delicious “Cake Batter”, New York-style “Cheesecake”, crunchy “English Toffee”, coconutty “Macaroons”, beautiful, pure “Wedding Cake” and the believable “Wonka Bar”
Vacation- Scents reminiscent of your favorite escapes include the wine, mudcliff and beach-inspired “California”, dark chocolate and sangria-smelling “Mexico”, and “Bali,” which takes you right to a little beachside bungalow with figs, pineapple and coconut mixed in
So the next time you miss your grandma and her delicious baked-goods, spray on “Apple Pie” or “Funeral” and your memories of her will come flooding back.
Pet Pod
Your parents don’t really even care about you coming home for the holidays anymore. The first thing they asked when you said you would make it to Easter was “Is the puppy coming home with you?”. It’s fun to bring her, but between the lingering threat of traffic delays and road closures, taking your beloved pooch can be a tad uncomfortable for you. Oh and let’s not forget the creepy little crate poor fluffy has to sit in for six hours. Chilly, hard plastic isn’t comfy for her, either.
Now you’ll be searching for places to tote your pup- the amazing Sleepypod is the new wave in pet carriers. Not only are they the perfect shape for your little rascal to curl up in, the top half actually zips off so you can use it as an everyday bed. Another perk is the optional heating pad, which can be plugged into an outlet or adaptor for cozy at-home and on-the-road sleeping. The amazing pod can also be buckled into the car, so Fluffy won’t go flying if you brake too hard at a light on your many trips home.
Maybe you should make your parents pay for it.
Strike a Pose

It’s all about you. And just like those brats on MTV’s My Super Sweet Sixteen, you want the world to know it.
Next time you’re throwing a huge party for yourself, don’t settle for Papyrus stationery. Design a custom invitation on PosePrints with your self-absorbed face on it. Customize background, skin color, hair style and clothing; and even tiny details like eye makeup intensity, freckles, pregnancy level, headwear and jewelry.
Then, your adorable (and almost shockingly accurate) invite is personalized with date and time info, or kept simple and clean with just a monogram. A week (and about $2 a card) later, you have your amazing cards and matching envelopes ready to send.
You’re so talented.
Spring Bohemians, Unite
Our style habits swing in an relaxation pendulum. Crisp fall weather leaves us craving diehard fashion- straitlaced structure, high waists, preppy button-downs, tights, boots, dark scents, edgy hair.
It’s no wonder that the moment the thermometer hits 70 we’re in our Boho-chic mood again. Airy dresses and tops, wavy manes, tan skin and leather sandals just seem too good to be true.
And that’s the reason we’re obsessed with Chloe- they epitomize the relaxed, wealthy hippie mentality in a label. And now, we can capture that feeling in their recently-released scent. Available at Saks Fifth Avenue and Chloe boutiques, this airy and pretty scent blends ladylike and feminine characteristics with that free-spirited, independent quality we so enjoy.
Twisting together notes of rose, peony, magnolia, lychee, powder, springy freesia and lily of the valley, it’ll have you running through meadows with flowers in your hair in no time. Trust us.