I Want to Feel Like: Marie Antoinette

I'm not sure which I adore more the French baroque style or French confections like the macaron and croissants. Either way I'd like to follow Marie Antoinette's lead and eat some cake. I'm quite convinced that reincarnation exists, how else can I explain my love for almost every decade and century of fashion we've documented. Right now I'm enraptured by the decadence of French baroque, the extravagance of crystal chandeliers, and the like. Interestingly enough, I'm obsessed with pearls of all shapes and sizes, and although I didn't make the connection, the word baroque initially referred to imperfect, rough pearls. Nevertheless, today I woke up and I thought: I want to feel like Marie Antoinette, and these picks are how I'd do it.

From Top Left to Bottom Right:

(1) Macarons; $2.10, Nadege Patisserie, Toronto, ON. Insanely delectable confections in one cute boutique patisserie, Nadege brings a little bit of France to North America. (2) Erickson Beamon - Talking Heads Chandelier; $40,000.00, Vivre.com. An uber luxurious chandelier, handmade using pearls, Swarovski crystals, vintage cameos and vintage jewelry pieces, also named after the 70s band. (3) Pink French Baroque Chair; $1110, FrenchTouchDeco. A contemporary French baroque designed hot pink chair that'll be the perfect accompaniment to a vanity or white washed desk. (4) Baroque Carved Cabinet; £880, The French Bedroom Company. I can never have too many things to hold my hoards of jewelry and clothing and the detail on this cabinet is utterly divine.

Pop Cult Chronicles: The Game

They say hindsight is 20/20 and maybe it's for that reason that we're always nostalgic, but I don't think anyone was actually quite ready for what came with the return of The Game. Here are a few things I feel I need to say:

Melanie is a triflin' ass mad woman, and her weave needs a fix up.

Tasha Mac needs to get her swagger back and stop smoking those 'cigarettes' laced with something other than nicotine.

Kelly needs a character overhaul, nothing is right about her character, including her jacked up hair and wardrobe.

Terrence J, err... Devonte needs to go.

Derwin is being taken for a ride, and it's just too damn bad.

Jason is umm... interesting?

TT is less funny, but more likable.

Malik isn't even retired and he's behaving like he's about to become the Brett Favre of The Game (& I don't mean that in a good way).

What in the world did they do with Rick Fox, Camille, and the real Brit Brat?

Hopefully, this and more will be resolved/answered next week.

That's all she wrote... For now

Beauty Booty: Purple Haze

I'm a self professed beauty addict. When I was in highschool you couldn't get me to wear make up but somehow my bag was always brimming with beauty booty. Fast forward to five years later and I'm officially a make up wearing junky. I put make up on when I'm at home just for fun, and have an almost obsessive addiction with reinventing the smoky eye.

Let's call this one the purple haze:

• Thickly line with Estée Lauder Double Wear in Untamed Violet; $19.00.
• Dust corner of eyes with opaque shade from Lancôme Holiday Eye Palettes Jewelry Purple; $39.50.
• Use the palest pink shade to accentuate your brow.
• Dust the mid-tone purple to the rest of the lid.
• Layer the mauve-ish purple to the outer corner.
• Add a thinner layer of black ELF Brightening Eyeliner; $1.00.
• Layer the Estée Lauder Double Wear violet liner on top of the existing liner and blend using the accompanying smudge tool.

Best Brogues

I don't know if this has something to do with that subliminal crush I have on Janelle Monae or my obsession with Mad Men but I've got this thing for Oxford shoes that I can't quite get over. Here are my five favorite oxfords or brogues at this particular point in time, shoes I've promised myself I'll buy as soon as I stop shopping too often.

Miu Miu - Glitter Crystal-Embellished Brogues

Positively adorable glittery brogue flats.

Price: $585.00

Available at Net-a-Porter.com

Marc by Marc Jacobs - Francesina Oxford

Patent leather beauties, in a deep navy blue.

Price: $295.00

Available at Endless.com

Christian Louboutin - Fred Flat

When you hear Christian Louboutin you think death defying heels, these flats boast the same red sole with an androgynous edge.

Price: $575.00

Available at Barneys

Belle by Sigerson Morrison - Studded Black Leather Oxfords

Studded silver accents on these oxfords give this classic style a little bit more biker chic.

Price: $99.99

Available at Piperlime

Bass - Saddle Oxfords

Last but definitely not least, these classic tuxedo - black and white - flats are the ultimate ode to the good old days and the perfect pair for that Janelle Monae moment I referred to earlier.

Price: $310.00

Available at FarFetch.com

What They Said...

Hugh Hefner not a sex slave rapist, just a celebration of the Daddy complex. [Gawker]

Art imitates life - M.I.A releases mix tape Vicki Leekx. [VickiLeekx.com]

Think you've got Vampire Diaries all figured out? There may be possibility of a Damon+Bonnie romance. [WetPaint]

Looks like breakup season didn't leave with 2010 - Jake Gyllenhaal & Taylor Swift call it quits. (Am I allowed to smile?) [People]

I remember when I thought Vivica Fox was hot, now she looks like a plastic surgery practice dummy, never mind that she's engaged. [NYPost]

Today's Pick: 03.01.11

Color-block Silk Dress, 12TH Street Cynthia Vincent, $50.00; TheOutnet.com

In my adolescence you couldn't get me into a dress if you beat me. I distinctly remember my mother beating me into a dress for a family photo that I in turn ruined with a less than attractive, noticeably fake smile. Nevertheless now that I've grown up a little bit, I have an obsession with dresses. When I find myself in a cyber frenzy with a need for some e-retail therapy I more often than not find myself perusing the dress selection. I find silk dresses utterly adorable and after a little window shopping on The Outnet, I've found the latest object of my desire -- a silk turquoise and navy color-blocked silk dress from 12TH Street by Cynthia Vincent.