Archive for August, 2009

Why we love Annie Spandex

The funky style diva Annie Spandex is killing us with her love for 80%20 shoes and her sense of humor that’s always there when we need it.


I met Annie via the internet back in 2007 ( if i remember well :) ) and she has one of the dopest blogs around and her eBay shop is amazing.



We rarely get to see or know more than meets the eye with many of our internet friends – with the Good People Interviews I want to share just that – some good people I know you’ll love too.
So here’s my interview with Annie from Annie Spandex :
What’s your best Internet find?
I find a lot of great things on eBay. I recently found a waist cincher belt with black sequins for only $3.25!

What fashion trend are you craving this season?
Shoes with lots and lots of straps.

What’s playing on your iPod?

I don’t have an iPod! Gang Of Four is in my CD player, though.
I’m best known for my ……..?
Funky style and sense of humor.

I’d love to have dinner with ……..?
I’d probably be too nervous to actually eat with any of my idols, but I’d love to have drinks with Lady Gaga and Lady Starlight. I’d want them to dress me before we went out to the clubs, too.

Reading any Magazines right now?
I read celebrity gossip rags with an unhealthy amount of interest. Also, Vogue and Elle.

What inspires you?
Fearlessness in the sense of not caring what others think.

I just can’t live with out my …..?
Of course, I can live without them, but I wouldn’t want to be without my 80%20 shoe collection! I’ve considered getting a fire-proof trunk to store them. They’re very dear!

The last thing I bought was ……….?
A taco. Actually, three tacos.

My heroes in real life are ……
Diane von Furstenberg for this quote: “I didn’t really know what I wanted to do, but I knew the woman I wanted to become. Fashion was absolutely an accident in my life. As a result of that, I was becoming independent, and I was becoming more and more the woman that I wanted to be.”

I remember when I was little I used to ….
be a major tomboy. I despised wearing dresses! A lot has changed since then. :)

What’s your Sunday morning routine?
On Sunday mornings, I’m usually sleeping over at my boyfriend’s place until the afternoon. I’m a total night owl.

If you could recommend one good book to read, what would it be?
Naked by David Sedaris. He’s my favorite author–so hilarious.

Fulfilled any New Years Eve resolutions yet?
I never make New Year’s resolutions. New Year’s for me is a time of celebration, not for criticizing one’s self. Too often when people set goals for self-improvement they end up feeling ashamed and disappointed. I accept myself as I am and when I accomplish things I feel happy.

What do you want to do when you grow up?
I don’t want to grow up!

What’s your guilty pleasure?
Celebrity gossip.

Where’s your favorite place on earth?
Wherever I am, as long as I’m content to be there.

Thanks Annie for showing us that stylish confidence can resound with some color and funky pieces , it ups the game from being everyday ordinary to extraordinary :)

Window shopping: Uniqlo Paris pop up store

Uniqlo has opened a pop up store in the trendy Marais neighbourhood of Paris. 
will post more pictures when they open their mega store next to Printemp and Gallaries Lafayette near Opera.
Sent from my iPhone

Flower power

This weekend is going to be a long one! I’m off from work tmrw – I’m really tired so I’m looking forward to tons of R&R. :)

Made in the shade – the little summer dress

Skirting the issue: Up and down


Paris shopping and cultural guide


Paris streetstyle fashion photos