Cougar's 15 Minutes and Confessions of a Shopaholic

Ironically, in commemoration of the opening of Confessions of a Shopaholic..........

Such an exciting week for a shopaholic....but recessionista style

Shopaholic hits the theaters next Friday......I have read the entire Shopaholic series written by Sophie Kinsella and have enjoyed every moment. I can totally relate to the protaganist,as she has a ridiculous addiction/affinity for shopping. Unfortunately, in these times, many of us fashionistas have had to become recessionistas. How I long for a trip to the mall with alot of cash and a credit card without a balance but that isn't happening anytime soon. Business sucks right now and I hope that the stimulus package will start stimulating some economic activity for all of us because I want some new shoes!

I have always been a fashionista, raised by parents in the fashion industry. About a year ago, someone submitted me as a subject for our local paper's weekly commentary on people and their fashion idiosyncracies. About 2 weeks ago, I was contacted by a writer who wanted to interview me for a story. The photographer came out and snapped some photos of me, Mr. Big, my closet and my sacred collection of shoes and handbags. It will be appearing in the paper in the near future. For those of you who are hooked up with me through Facebook, you can see the link and all of the pics on my wall. As a recessionista, the only shopping I can do is right in my closet.

Fashion Faux Pas....Cougar's "Donts"

There are certain things I cannot tolerate when it comes to fashion. Here goes:

• Crocs....I hear that they are comfortable. Whatever! They are ugly as hell and I bet that molded plastic makes your feet stink! Uggghhh...and the little charms. I am gagging.


• VPLs--or for those of you who don't know...Visible Panty Lines! No reason for this in the age of the thong(which changed my life) or even Spanx....if you want to kick your junk in. Nothing worse than seeing that panty line, especially in spandex.


• White shoes. Even worse with panty hose.


• Panty hose and open toe shoes or with sling backs. I tossed all my panty hose years ago. Bare legs, ladies! And if you have Casper legs, use some spray on tan.


• Laura Ashley long dresses


• Mom jeans........I am not in my 20's but you will never ever see me in those jeans you see women wearing at the mall with their turtlenecks and crocs.


• Silk screen clothing of any kind


• Jogging suits if you are not working out. Especially tacky to wear traveling. If you want an upgrade to first class, dress the part.


• Muffin top jeans. Get a pair which fits properly.

Nothing else comes to mind right now....I will be back with Part 2