You're wearing a dog collar.

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I, like every other sane fashionisto/fashionista, am obsessed with all things Hermes. From Birkins to Kellys to Ulysses notebooks, I love it all but the other day while at my boudoir I started thinking about the Hermes Collier de Chien. I couldn't stop thinking about how "Collier de Chien" translates to dog collar, which is such an odd name for the now legendary design. Why did the high-ups at Hermes choose this name? Was it inspired by some lovely canine with an affection for bondage-esque jewelry (the CDC has a bondage feel to it, or maybe I'm just projecting my love of bondage wear onto it, who knows)? Perhaps the bracelet is an homage to man's best friend?

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After some light research I stumbled upon this interesting tid bit of information, apparently the CDC was first introduced in the 1940's and took its inspiration from the belt that came first, but the first cuff is said to have been made specifically for an Hermes' clients bulldog.

Whatever the reason for the name/reason for being, all I know is that the CDC makes for some great arm candy. Oh and I've also recently become obsessed with the ring version, it's MAJOR!

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Anna in Purple Python

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I came across this photo of Anna and had to repost it. She's pulling off a huge colored fur collar with a magenta python coat and a plaid dress. Girls is working that python for all its worth.

Five Reasons Why A Chanel “Boy” Bag Is Better Than A Boy

This post is dedicated to single cynical bitches everywhere.

If you’re like me you’ve found yourself all alone on the most depressing day of the year but fret not my fashion-obsessed friends (followers, whatever you are) because a good Chanel bag can make all that pain go away. I’ve been obsessed with the Chanel Boy bag ever since the first images of this magical creation surfaced during summer 2011, I mean it’s basically an androgynous Chanel bag, who wouldn’t be obsessed? Even though I’ve yet to purchase one, I have had the pleasure of seeing the bag in person and must say it’s Bananas! Like everything else from Chanel, the quality is superb and the simple non-quilted leather makes it perfect for both guys and girls. I personally love how it looks with all black (my almost daily self-imposed uniform) and some biker boots but it would look just as well with a cute little cocktail dress. For guys I would definitely suggest going with the black or white one and for girls there’s an amazing blush pink that’s just girly enough. If you’re not ready to splurge on the bag you can always go with the smaller but still cool and chic clutch version of the “Boy” bag which is kind of insanity.

Now for the 5 Reasons:

1) A Chanel bag will always make you look good even if you’ve “let yourself go”.

2) A Chanel bag will never complain about how long it takes you to get ready.

3) A Chanel bag will never ditch you for a beer with the bros or March Madness/any sporting event.

4) A Chanel bag carries the Karl Lagerfeld seal of approval and Karl's an expert when it comes to boys.

5) And lastly a Chanel bag will always be in excellent physical condition unlike your significant other and his ever expanding beer belly.

The "Boy" Bag

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Prince Pelayo from katelovesme.net rocking the Chanel “Boy” Bag

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And lastly, a Valentines Day take on the "Boy" Bag from the Chanel Metier d'Art Collection

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What's that jacket, Margiela?

Seeing as I've been quite negligent with my blogging I though this would be the perfect time to restart this fashionable endeavor given that it's the start of fashion month. New York Fashion Week is in full swing and the 1%ers are scurrying from show to show in their Louboutins but sadly it seems like I wont be afforded the luxury of attending a show this season. But do not fret, because even though I'm not sitting front row next to Anna (or at least not yet) this doesn't mean I'm not up to date on the latest buzzings in the fashion industry. My new internship at W Magazine is sure to keep me up to date on the latest gossip in the industry. I'll definitely be posting a lot more frequently and hopefully someone out there will be reading my little rants.

Nail Polish for Guys: The New It Trend for The Modern Male?

I know I'm a bit late with the whole nail polish for guys trend, but being a busy college student it's sometimes hard to keep up. In the past few weeks, there have been many online posts covering the topic of nail polish for guys. Racked, Allure and Fashionista have all covered this topic but since most of these reviews were written by women I figured I would give my own take on it since I'm actually a guy therefore I'm the target these companies are trying to reach. I for one am really really excited about this new trend. I have always been fascinated with nail polish. I legit die!!! for the Chanel nail polishes and am always slightly jealous that girls can rock them and guys can't. I'm glad that guys (well some) are starting to become more adventurous and daring. Guys have been getting manicures for quite some time so it seems logical that nail polish would be the next step. I for one have always wanted to rock nail polish but its hard to pull of manly when your nails are bright pink or neon yellow so I'm glad companies are designing nail polishes specifically for men. After reading the posts, I went and did some research on the two brands mentioned, Alpha Nail and EvolutionMan.

Alpha Nail is a men's only nail polish brand with the tagline "Designed for Men. Worn by Warriors." What's really interesting about this brand is its applicator, which looks more like a marker than a typical nail polish thereby making it more practical and easier to apply anywhere. I have yet to try out the product but it reminded me of my high school days when I would get bored and start doodling on my nails with sharpie (yes I was that kid). This brand also has their own nail polish remover so guys won't have to endure the shame of going out to purchase the pink acetone nail polish remover. Their colors vary from typical black to pirate gold (think burnt mustardy color, not something I would ever wear) and benjamins (a pale jade green color, really quite interesting). Their ad explaining their product is quite odd and the entire time I kept thinking really? your going to put on that bright/borderline flaming color instead of just a basic black and couldn't they find a better looking girl to put in their video.

The second brand is EvolutionMan; this is a men's cosmetics brand that carries everything from nail polish to concealer, something I must definitely try. This brand is much more traditional both in the shape of their product (typical nail polish bottle) and color choices but I'm dying to try their alter ego nail paint (kind of like a dark purple metallic). One nifty thing about this brand is that their products are all eco-friendly (not that I really care but in case you do you"ll be glad to know their tubing is made from post-consumer recycled materials) and their products are never tested on animals.

Both brands sound really great and I'm looking forward to ordering this stuff as my nails are feeling quite naked.

Alter Ego Nail Polish

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Carine Roitfeld Book Signing at Bookmarc!

Last night I was lucky (and smart) enough to head to Bookmarc in the West Village for the Carine Roitfeld book signing. If you know anything about fashion you know that Carine is an icon/god in fashion. I was like borderline hyperventilating as I approached her to get my copy of her book Irreverent signed but she was so sweet and beyond nice. And her shoes, which just so happened to be next season Sergio Rossi, were beyond amazing. The book itself is kind of pricey at $100 (if you order it on amazon its only $63) but I was definitely willing to splurge on a personalized copy considering a well thought out investment. I haven't had the chance to look through the book yet being a très busy college student but one of my favorite images so far is this picture of Crystal Renn and the description is "Crystal with an untrimmed pussy". My only regret of the night was showing up early and missing Marc Jacobs who showed up later in the evening.

Carine and Myself

The Aforementioned Amazing Shoes

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Marc Jacobs and Carine

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Crystal with an untrimmed pussy

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The Scene at Bookmarc

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Happy Birthday Anna!!

I can't believe I almost forgot about Anna's birthday. What kind of unofficial protege would I be if I forgot my own role model's/mentor's/hero's birthday, not a very good one. If you've seen any of my other posts you know I'm obsessed with Anna, like legit borderline stalkerish obsessed (but I mean that in the best way possible). Today the lovely Vogue editrix/queen of the fashion kingdom turns 62 but still looks as fabulous as ever. Always the workaholic, she's in Japan gracing them with her presence.

Just throwing this out there, but I think her cake should definitely look something like this:

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Here are some cute blog posts about the editrix birthday:

- http://fashionista.com/2011/11/in-honor-of-her-birthday-here-are-62-pictures-of-anna-wintour-in-sunglasses/

- http://www.styleite.com/media/anna-wintour-birthday/

I'll leave you with this image from her WSJ Magazine Cover.

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