That's straight from Bergdorf Blondes. It sounds true of all parties, when I think about the kind of fuss and fret that goes into any party prep, personally and publicly. The first few pages of spring's "it" chick lit nauseated me with its talk of Park Avenue, Carolyn Bessette Kennedy blonde, Botox and Brazilians. And the aspirational LA girl in me is programmed to only grudgingly accept anything NYC-based. But when you're studying for the Bar exam, you look to things like Bergdorf Blondes to unwind with.
I've been very sluggish about blogging because Bar studying also makes forming sentences and paragraphs really taxing. But I've been enjoying life and post-graduate life. Things were hectic for a few weeks with graduation festivities. The generosity of people in my life astonished and tickled me. I got some love from Tiffany's, Miu Miu, and Hogan, which is really a lethal combination.
I am never without amusements and dalliances, and here is a brief list of 10 things that
1. High Tea. Cirrus and I have tried the Westgate (excellent) and then the Hotel Del (overpriced and overrated). We're going to cover all of San Diego before we're through. Tea sandwiches and Devonshire cream -- who can resist?
2. Eric Bana. I dream about him. When I see a picture of him I have to avert my eyes else I suffer an extreme physical reaction that is a combination of anxiety, hyperventilation, and ladylike lust.
3. Pilates and Weight Training. I don't go as often as I like.
4. Soundscapes. I constantly have the sound of lilting music and crashing waves playing in the background. Part Sims, part day spa, part John Tesh. It's relaxing and non-distracting.
5. Vogue Magazine. I didn't know that I would like it so much, but it's perfect. I may be addicted.
6. "Coupling." The TV show, I mean! It's a BBC import that I re-discovered. When I saw it the first time, I saw it as a transparent "Friends" + "Sex and the City" knock-off (and I hate knock-offs), but then realized, goodness, what is a better combination than "Friends" + "Sex and the City"? The American copy of it was just that, and it's a good thing it went off the air. Always go with the original. The DVDs are on their way so that I don't have to wait for PBS or BBC America anymore.
7. "Design on a Dime." It's the only design show I can stand. It makes sense to me, because if you had endless funding you'd better damn well have a gorgeous room, but what you can achieve on a budget is what is really interesting.
8. The Last 15 Minutes of "What Not To Wear." Another British import, but this time I prefer the American version. I only tune in when the makeover by Nick and Carmandy kick in. The clothing stylists sicken me a bit, they're so self-ingratiating and New Yorker rude. The real transformation is thanks to the hair and makeup stylist who barely get any face time.
9. Target Brand Products. I love Target. Unlike Moschino, this is the real cheap and chic.
10. The Golden Girls. This will never change.
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