Cute Budget Conscious Boutique in Atlanta

So I am visiting my family in Atlanta on my time off from dancing and have made my rounds shopping in this southern mecca. I went to all of the obvious places like Phipps and Lenox Mall, but I also stumbled upon a cute store near Atlanta Ballet called "Fabrik." The concept behind this store is that nothing exceeds the price of $100 except for there collection of designer denim. Check it out for yourself:

http://www.shopfabrikboutique.com/default.asp

Is it worth it?

Let's face it, ok maybe I should face it; it is a recession. That translates into being a savvy shopper. I have been faced with a shopping conundrum recently. I have recently flown home to visit my family in Atlanta, GA. All day I have shopped with my mother at Phipps mall. Since this winter when I went to London on business I have been itching for a pair of oxfords. Today, at Jeffrey, I stumbled upon a beautiful black pair. There were priced $470. I also know that there are a pair that look extremely similar at topshop for $110. Obviously, the church's ones are better quality, but what one is a better investment? I'll let you decide:

www.bunim-murray.com

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Tutu

Ok so, I wear a tutu for a profession, but I never really thought of wearing one out in public.  This picture was taken of a girl at The Thompson Hotel. I guess she was trying to be a bit Carrie Bradshaw circa opening credits for Sex and the City.  What do you think of it?

ABT's Cul Pas with Project Runway

So American Ballet Theatre's Culinary Pas de Deux just passed at Pier 60, and Project Runway's designer Christian Siriano was in attendance.  I was very excited given that I am a huge fan, and was thrilled when he won the show. He has very original ideas and beautiful designs.  The picture kind of makes me laugh though because he's posing with the same look he always has, the side tilt.  Loves it...

London Calling

Oh London.. How I love thee for shopping.  So I just arrived back from London (and definitely still feel the jet lag considering it is 5:45 and I feel like passing out) on tour with the company.  In between shows of Corsaire and Swan Lake, I managed to find a few great places to shop.  Of course, Selfridges tops my list.  They basically carry every designer I lust for but cannot really afford, or pretend to afford; Balenciaga, Lanvin, Chanel, Westwood, Tom Ford, Louboutin, etc.  It's a great place to buy investment pieces.  

Another place that I newly discovered was "the stables" in Camden. Called the stables, because vendors set up their vintage garb in the converted horse stables.  They have a fabulous array of vintage furs, frye boots, scarves, tee's etc. 

The Power of the Ray Ban

Ever since I can remember, I always wanted a pair of ray-bans.  I thought that they were soo cool.  And it turns out, they still are.  It is something that is eternally trendy, something that truly stands the test of time.  Here's my proof:  Blaine, Simone, Roman, and Marcelo all modeling my shades and looking fantastic.  Ray-bans look good on any shape face, and hair color and seem to conform to whatever style you are wearing that day.  They definitely top the charts to me as one of the better investments to have in your wardrobe.