now I have a conductor’s cap! Trust me, it is tres chic (though a teensy bit big, since I have a tiny head).

I was puttering around the internet the other night and I ran across this adorable owl bag. I love the vintage feel, plus it looks as though it is a fairly roomy bucket tote. I think this would be a perfect winter accessory with my one-of-a-kind vintage fringed coat from Nepal. Unfortunately, I’m in the middle of changing bank accounts and have no access to my money. And my husband doesn’t love me enough to get it for me. For shame! It’s so affordable.

Mischa Barton chooses skinny straight-legs to flatter her willowy figure and feminine hips.

I was browsing InStyle.com today, which is something I do regularly. I like to stay abreast of fashion trends, and sometimes I get ideas for ways to reinvent the clothes I already own. Today, the site was featuring jeans to flatter every body shape, as well as a celebrity that embodies that type. For instance, Eva Longoria was the petite example, while Queen Latifah was the plus size one. I was pretty excited by this story, especially since I have a hard time finding pants that fit. Generally, the ones that work in the waist don’t fit in the hips and thighs. So I was interested to see what they recommended for “curvy” girls.

Imagine my dismay when I discovered that Mischa Barton was the celebrity example of curvy. I could have tolerated Beyonce or Jennifer Lopez or Drew Barrymore. But Mischa freakin’ Barton!? That just pisses me off. This is why America is populated by people with eating disorders and low self esteem. In what possible way is this woman “curvy?” She could stab people with her hipbones.

These are not images of a curvy woman! Don’t buy into Hollywood’s insane standards! Arg.

I am one of those perpetually cold people. I’m always freezing, and I will wrap myself up in a blanket even if it’s 75 degrees. I’m just happer in layers. This is why I love the concept of sleeves with thumbholes. My hands stay warm, my sleeves stay in place (even when putting on coats), and they just look cool. Now if only I can actually find some clothes that have this fancy little detail.

So, this movie arrived at Netflix much more quickly than I expected. This was a strange film, but I did like it. The sets were striking and the people were beautiful, but my favorite part was the story. Not what happened, necessarily, but the fact that it was just about people’s lives. It didn’t have explosions, wizards, guns, or Russell Crow. While the storyline wasn’t particularly original (it was about a love triangle between a woman and two brothers) it was still interesting to watch it play out and see how these people would put their lives back together. If you can handle foreign films (or speak Spanish) I recommend it.