Can't Cry Hard Enough

I finally caught Blue Valentine over the weekend.  It's not a love story, and it was as heart-wrenching as everyone said it would be.  I even bawled so much that I got a nose bleed.  True story.  

At least Guy M found my blood stained sobs adorable, rather than horrifying.  But don't let that put you off watching one of the better (or at least one of the saddest) films to come out of Hollywood in a while. 

If I may propose the most bearable way of watching this film: screen Blue Valentine on DVD, touch up the eyeliner and then go out to see this (featuring everyone's new Clooney):

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On The Fence: Further Reductions

The lacklustre Net-A-Porter (International) Sale has left a big scar on my retail horizon - so much so I found myself back at the USA sale site on several days scrolling for sizes and wondering where it all went wrong.  I should have known better - nary a day before the International sale and suddenly half my prized wish list was sold out. Conspiracy? Or just shrewed shoppers purchasing, then returning the items (only to buy them again on sale)?

I'm hardly about to throw the baby out with the bathwater.  In fact, my recent shopping experience with Mr Porter has converted me to The Guy Side for their speedy shipping, gorgeous packaging (hello, embossed ribbon) and personalised gift sticker (all complimentary). Coupled with their truly male approach to sale previews, I'm so crushing on NAP's younger brother right now.  Go check out their further reductions at up to 70% off - including this Marni leather blackberry holder for only GBP22!

Other shops/websites on further reductions now: Luisaviaroma, Club 21 (Lanvin blanc, I die!), Net-A-Porter USA (on final reductions) and Alldressedup.

Teen Squeal: Boyband Rewind Monday

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Let's pause for a moment amidst this crazy summer sale season to relive those hysterical, shrill moments of teenage glee. How many of you are grinning with nostalgia?  And who knew 90s pop lyrics could embed themselves deeper in my psyche than what I ate last Monday? 

JC Chasez owning Matthew Morrison in London

NKOTB + BSB = NKOTBSB? I'm sold.

Take That are testimony that good boybands just get better with age. 

The Good Husband: Julianna Marguiles

Don't you love how besotted with Julianna Marguiles lawyer, Keith Lieberthal, looks? 

Hottest non-celebrity husband ever.  

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Man In Suit: Thursday 28.04.11

I adore Matthew Gray Gubler - representative of all insanely intelligent, slightly socially ackward geeks who listen (or look like they listen) to Radiohead/The Smiths/Joy Division and rock the rolled-up striped shirt with skinny tie look. 

{usvogue c/o modelcouture}

Singular Sensation: Tom Ford 'Single Man' Glasses

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Hours from Lent, I'm tasked with scouting for gifts for two men in my life.  Fortunately, birthday gifts don't breach my Lenten shopping sacrifice.  

Not quite so convenient is the price of these Tom Ford 'Single Man' glasses.  Wouldn't these look fantastic on any guy?  Made for George Falconer, so Tom Ford, a perfect celebratory buy for The Man in honour of Colin Firth's win!  Obviously everyone else seems to thinks so as they're completely sold out - which leaves me to consider these alternatives (via Mr Porter, and the no less sartorially superior John Slattery).  *pause* Ooh, I feel the urge to throw a Single Man / Mad Men themed party! 

Men in Suits: 28.02.2010

I would have prefixed this post by admitting it is a rubbish, lazy post, but then there really isn't anything rubbish or lazy about Joseph Gordan Lewitt AND Matthew Gray Gubbler. In Suits. Together. In all their triple-barreled named glory.

Promise to talk more shop in the week to come. Have a great weekend! xxx

Man in Suit: Monday 15.12.09

It's a sad day when I'm more excited to spot this Brad in a suit.  Hello, Chanel quilted briefcase! *heart*

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Man In Suit: Wednesday 18.11.09

Pause For Greatness.

Man In Suit: Wednesday 19.08.09

It's probably for the better that not all men looked and dressed like Lucas Ossendrijver, designer at Lanvin Homme, else I wouldn't get any work done! Man candy aside, that dreamy floor-to-ceiling shoecase has me written all over it... oh hell, I really just want his entire workspace *sigh*

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Man In Suit: Monday 03.08.09

I hate Claire Danes.

{pc: Hugh Dancy in GQ}

Man In Suit: Monday 27.07.09

Harper's Bazaar accessories editor, David Thielebeule, in NYC. PS1 beats PS3. (jak&jil)

Man in Suit: Monday 20.07.09

My Monday pick-me-up 

(c/o The Sartorialist)