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Idee Fixe
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Mon idee fixe -- my obsessions. Everything from fashion, to DIY, vintage and anything in between. If its something I'm obsessed with, you'll find it here.
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Living Proof Restore Shampoo, Conditioner and Mask

I was asked to test out Living Proofs new line called Restore, and I will admit the promotional information I received was quite intriguing. Im a tough sell when it comes to hair products as I have n...

27 apr 12

LINKS À LA MODE: MARCH 8TH

MAN, I FEEL LIKE A WOMANEdited by: Victoria of vmac+cheeseThere was a time in the mid-90s when girl power was all the rage (thank you, Spice Girls!). While midriff baby tees might have fallen out of ...

14 mar 12

How To: Consignment Shop

Ive been doing a lot of research lately on a few different projects (hence my absence), and I thought I could incorporate some of my research into a blog post that will come in handy for those of you...

14 mar 12

Experiencing Technical Difficulties

Ive heard others complaining about problem with Blogger, and you can now add me to that long list as well. I spent untold hours fixing and sprucing only to find a generic looking blog. Scheduled post...

10 mar 12

"Vintage" Urbay Decay

As Ive mentioned previously, Ive been having a massive cull and reorganization of my house. While going through my cosmetic stash I found in a box a curious thing. I found some original Urban Decay l...

07 mar 12

"Fashion Hunters" not really

Have you been following the new show on Bravo "Fashion Hunters"? Out of curiosity I started watching, as I used to have a brick and mortar shop selling vintage and designer clothing as well a...

06 feb 12

Illamasqua Coupon Code Giveaway!

*Please note Giveaway held over as I found I had another code to give away! The giveaway ends Sunday, 8 January at midnight EST. Dont miss out!My Yuletide/ Happy New Year gift to all of you in apprec...

06 jan 12

Happy Birhtday Keith Richards

Happy Birthday Keith, may you keep going strong in years to come! And may I finally get my "young Keith" hair perfected! Heehee!Keith in leopard, my kind of man!I happen to love his hands so ...

18 dec 11

Illamasqua: "Freak" Parfum and Reviews of my Fav Illamasqua Items

Illamasqua is a British based cosmetic company devoted to "makeup for your alter ego". I had run across it on one of my visits to London, tried some nail varnish, and fell for the deep pigmen...

14 dec 11

Queen Bitch

No, Im not referring to myself (though Ill fully admit I am a Queen Bitch when need be) Im referring to the David Bowie song. This song keeps coming up -- on a film advertisement (no clue which one, ...

13 dec 11

Brian, Wendy, Toby Froud at Animazing Gallery Soho

If you know me, you know just how faery obsessed I am. If you dont, well Ive just stated it so now you do! (Do excuse the lack of coherent writing, my brain is quite faery-addled and probably will be...

03 dec 11

Happy Thanksgiving!

I just wanted to wish a Happy Thanksgiving to everyone here in the US. I have a lot to give thanks for, but this holiday always makes me a bit melancholy too. Thinking of the decimation of the Native...

24 nov 11

Melissa Sample Sale!

Its that time again, the Melissa Sample sale will be open to the public from Thursday 10 November through Saturday 12 November. All the contact info is listed below.General Public Sample Sale will co...

10 nov 11

Melissa VIP Sale: Ill be Your Personal Shopper!

Many of you have seen the amazing bargains Ive gotten at the Melissa VIP sample sale in the past. Well another is coming up quickly, and Id like to offer all of you my services as a personal shopper!...

07 nov 11

LINKS À LA MODE: NOVEMBER 3RD

Getting Spooky Edited by Taylor Davies As style bloggers, we relish the daily task of getting dressed. Its kind of our thing, right? Once a year though, everybody gets in on the fun - and then takes ...

05 nov 11

Nostalgic Music Hanoi Rocks

One of the very first "hair/ glam" metal bands in the early 80s was Hanoi Rocks from Finland. Everyone from Poison, to Guns n Roses has stated that they were a huge influence on them both mus...

03 nov 11

Halloween DIY Costume

Yet again this year the Punk Glam Princess has gotten creative and mum gets to do all the sewing! Shes going as Alice from "Madness Returns" a character from a video game. Pretty creepy and g...

02 nov 11

Happy Anniversary to my Love

Happy Halloween everyone! Today marks our 21st wedding anniversary, so instead of Halloween type things, I wanted to do something for my love. This is for you honey, I love you.Love,Suzanne

31 oct 11

Modern Halloween Traditions and Their Ancient Roots

Over a decade ago I contributed to a book on Halloween which delved into the roots of this pre-Christian ancient holiday scared to the Celts. I decided to write a little and educate those who werent ...

27 oct 11

Steve Mach Tribute

I was working on one of my "Nostalgic Music" posts two weeks ago featuring some old friends and their band. I had stopped because I was looking for a specific picture, taken of one of them a ...

25 oct 11

Update to Betsey Johnson Show

There are more pictures of Jasmin along with the Punk Glam Princess and I on her blog Vintage Vandalizm. Jasmin made good sense and brought her good camera -- unlike I who left hers sitting on the ta...

01 oct 11

LINKS À LA MODE: SEPTEMBER 22ND

Whats Old is New... Again. Edited By: Jessica ThorpeThe saying, "what comes around, goes around" has been proven throughout the history of fashion. Stylish peeps the world over have been stim...

29 sep 11

NYFW: Positive Reinforcement for Girls?

I had sworn off NYFW this year. As serendipity would have it, Saturday we had nothing to do, PGK was working OT so I suggested we make a visit to Lincoln Center to give the PGP some fashion inspirati...

16 sep 11

Links A La Mode 15 September

Inspired by IFB, FNO & NYFW!Edited by: Taylor Davies The week of New York Fashion Week is one of the busiest of the entire year for the industry. It’s also one of the most inspiring for the IFB commu...

16 sep 11

Vintage Lingerie Collection Part 2 (pic heavy!)

After the response of part one, I decided to pull some more out for photographing. Most of these are the things I wear most often and was what I have hanging on the back of my bedroom door. Yeah I sq...

05 sep 11

LINKS À LA MODE: September 1st

Season of ChangeEdited by: Meghan of WIT & WhimsyOne of my favorite parts about fashion is how the seasons influence our style. As summer winds down, and as this week’s Links a la Mode showcase, it a...

01 sep 11

Local Colour -- Peter Falk

It was on this day in 2005 a ceremony was held in Ossining, NY (most famously known as home to SingSing prison) to name Prospect Ave Peter Falk Place as this is where the famous actor grew up. During...

01 sep 11

Vintage Lingerie Collection -- Warning Pic Heavy!

I finally started taking photos of some of my vintage lingerie collection. Ill warn you, this barely scratches the surface and I probably have about three or four more pic heavy posts to show you my ...

30 aug 11

Frock On A Friday -- 26 Aug 2011

Im going to confess right now. This is not what I wore today. Today I wore a very boring plain black dress (well at least it was McQueen!) When I went to take a photo for todays "Frock On A Frida...

27 aug 11

Links À La Mode******* 18 August 2011

The seasons are changing and as fashion and or style bloggers, you know what that means? Time to switch stuff up! Whether it be your content or your wardrobe, I always look at the seasons as a time f...

20 aug 11

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