classic shoulder bag

Lately I have been obsessing over loooong-strapped, small shoulder bags. It just seems every outfit is more complete and perfect with the addition of a cross-body side bag. Obviously in the past there has been my passionate love for the Chanel 2.55:



And yes, I still love it. But lately I have begun lusting over other shoulder bags. I know, I know, blasphemy. But then Kaiser Karl is all over Boobs Legsly these days and she is about to appear in a new Chanel bag campaign so my respect is diminishing regardless. Anyway, it all started with this Celine bag that is EVERYWHERE:


(photo from jakandjil.com)
Swooooooon! It is the PERFECT long-strapped shoulder bag. AND it will last forever and be gorgeous always. Want want want. Want. While this has become my new ultimate object of desire in order to achieve happiness and fulfilment in my life, there are some other options I am also considering.


Alexander Wang. Ok, not exactly a 'classic' design but still, love.


More Wang. This doesn't even fit in with the theme of this post. But whatever, like you care when it comes to bag porn.


Small Proenza Schouler PS1 bag. Sigh.


Not picky though, I'll take it in brown.


Mulberry (sidenote: I was in the new Mulberry store in the city recently and just fyi: the Bayswater looks great on me. Also, it is Christmas soon. So. Yes. There's that.)


Lanvin Maisha bag. I'm not L-O-V-I-N-G this one as much as the others but I have a feeling it will be nicely integrated into my wardrobe. You know those things you don't initially love but then become a vital part of your life? I have a gut feeling about this.


J.W. Hulme. This one is actually quite affordable so let me know what you think.


Hermes Constance bag. Gorgeous, non? But I simply cannot decide between the plain black and crocodile skin...


See? But I guess one day if I get the Birkin (sorry, WHEN I get the Birkin as a one year anniversary present from my future hubby Jakey Gyllenhaal) I kind of want the plain black Birkin. So maybe I should get the croc Constance. Eeek. First world problems.


Chloeeeee I love you so!


Aspinal of London.

Voila! So tell me, what do you think? A cheap-ish affordable one? Or should I make an investment and pay up? Or do you have other, better options? OR should I stop spending my money which is sure to diminish rapidly at this rate? I especially cannot afford to deplete all of my savings as I am planning some (long overdue) travel next year. Lalala. Tricky. Verrry tricky.

Pray for me

Whoever your God may be, I think I might need it.

Apart from the achey back (after chiropractic consultation the diagnosis was inflamed spinal joints and also the rotation of a few little spinal thingies. Both of these conditions also affected my ribcage and neck which was why it was also difficult to breathe. Yay me!) everything in my life has kind of been going kind of really well. And I don't know how to deal with this.

First of all, the job search seems to be going alright, leaving me surprisingly optimistic. But more importantly, I MET JAKE GYLLENHAAL LAST NIGHT! And Anne Hathaway. But anyway, I went to the 'Love and Other Drugs' premiere in Sydney last night (and waited for 4 hours...) and I got to see my man in the flesh. It was unnerving and magical. He's better than you can ever imagine. I'll obviously talk about it more in my upcoming Jakey G post. And forever after.

In fact, I sent an email off to Lainey at LaineyGossip.com (my favourite celeb gossip site, apart from DListed) basically explaining how amazing the night was and asking if she could please post the pics from the premiere because Jakey was so hot. But Lainey went a step further and now I'm famous.

http://laineygossip.com/Anne_Hathaway_and_Jake_Gyllenhaal_in_Sydney_to_promote_Love_and_Other_Drugs_06dec10.aspx?CatID=0&CelID=0

Yes, that's right. I am 'the cutest'. Well Lainey you are just the raddest. To top it off Michael K at DListed.com (my comedic hero) also linked back to MY review so he knows I exist too!!!

http://www.dlisted.com/node/39919

To put this into perspective, I read Lainey and DListed every damn day and ingest it like crack. Obviously, I read a million celeb gossip sites but these two are the best and they are sort of like celebrities to me too now. So you can see why I am chuffed. What a way to top off my Jakey experience (note: in case you didn't click the above Lainey link, the night was described in some detail).

I'm still buzzing. Something's gotta give, right? Or maybe my back already did. And my shitfest of a thesis year. And my lack of a romantic life. MAYBE THINGS ARE CHANGING. But I don't want to jinx myself. So pray for me, pray to the black lady God above!!! Or the Gaylord. Whatever.

I love all of you loverz. And apologies in particular to my facebook friends who had to experience the gushing blow-by-blow account of my Jakey encounter. But how can you be mad, he is so fine.

P.S. Psst look how close they were. I got both of their autographs.You can see better pics in Lainey's post, but these are MINE. Lalala I was so close to my future hubby.

P.P.S. YOU try taking a clear picture when your Perfect Man is standing 10cm from you. I was drunk on Jake.

SWEET RELIEF

Holy bejeesus I am in fucking agony. My back has been hurting me for the last 3 days and has gotten progressively worse. Standing up hurts. Working out hurts. Holding my bag hurts. Cleaning the dishes hurts. SITTING ON MY ASS HURTS.

It is a constant pain around the middle of my back and just over to the right. It may be a knot, a muscle, I don't know, I just know it hurts a lot. It is becoming unbearable and I don't know what to dooooo. Will it just go away by itself? I have to work tomorrow and lying on my back on the floor (the only way I'm comfortable, seriously) is not really appropriate in such an environment. So helpppp and tell me what to do!

Acupuncture?

Hot rock therapy?

Cupping? As endorsed by Gwynnie P.

 

Old-fashioned massage?

Thai massage?

Wheat bag? Note: this one is available to me RIGHT NOW. Handy.

 

a job!

A REAL job! Eugh, it's awful this looking for a job stuff. Why can't someone out there just know all my good points and create a job for me that I will love and pay me a lot of money? Seriously.

For future employers:

- I have a degree (first class honours!).
- I am a team player (I don't want too much responsibility).
- I like people and can talk to them well.
- I have a wealth of celebrity knowledge. Truly, my brain contains more celeb gossip than anything else. It's organised in a back catalogue and I can tell you more about Reese Witherspoon's lovelife than some of my closest friends.
- I like looking at the internet. Clothes, shoes, jewellery, beauty products, celebrities - I can research the shit out of all of these things online.
- I am entertaining! Never shall your office be boring if you are looking for a self-absorbed narcissist who loves monopolising the conversation with the most current celebrity gossip.
- What may appear to be a 'limited' range of interests (read: famous people, fame, Hollywood, tabloids, etc) is ACTUALLY me being an expert specialist in an incredibly important arena. I speak truths.

HIRE MEEEEE!!!

P.S. Also, I am a fast learner. So if you want me to be more focused on sexy famous athletes, I will do my best to fast become an expert. No worries.

I got stuff!

Check me out, I am taking control of my life and making shit happen. Today, I bought heaps of stuff I have been wanting for ages and finally did soemthing about. Hellz yeah, consumerism is good for you. Check out how buzzed how I am!!! How can something that feels so right be wrong? Answer: it can't be.

So anyways, for ages I have wanted the Stella McCartney solid perfume necklace which you can continue to wear as jewellery even after the perfume is finished. I even asked my cousin to get it for me from Sephora when she went to Paris, but it had sold out. Imagine how sad I was when I realised it was also unavailable in Australia. BUT THEN by some sort of divine intervention I saw that David Jones had ONE LEFT and they put it aside for me. Of course, by today someone had already put it back on the shelf, but it was still there waiting for me. So I finally got it, after months of lusting over it. PLUS I made friends with the perfume lady and got shitloads of free samples. Yes man.

Also last week I happened to find the perfect tailored camel blazer. I did not have money last week but as I pretty much a hundred million things from this store every month, they held it for me for ages. As camel is the biggest thing in Europe right now next to Lady Gaga and the Royal Engagement, I knew I had to have it. Camel is, after all the new black. The one I got is sort of similar to this, but less dark camel, more light camel. Perfect for Summer and as it's slightly tailored, it is also the perfect upper-half companion to slouchy harem pants. This is how you do. (Except now I want an oversized baggy neutral blazer too. Hmm. I can has both right?)

And finally, 30 ROCK SEASON 4 IS OUT NOW! I have been waiting for a new season for foreverz. There is also a fresh 6-pack of cider in the fridge, and the sun is shining and warm. Monday, sorted.

Fuck off Taylor Swift

Dear Jake Gyllenhaal,

It is common knowledge by now that I love you and one day we shall marry/have a non-denominational committment ceremony and have lots of sex and babies. This is a given. However at the moment you appear to be dating Taylor Swift. Boring, annoying, blah, Swifty. This honestly makes me cringe. I absolutely cannot see the appeal AT ALL and feel you are wasting your amazingness on her, only so she can turn you into a piece of shit pop song with lyrics that can also be found in a 12 year-old's diary.

YOU are gorgeous and funny and intelligent and sincere and witty and talented and hot. Now, as we are nowhere near ready to be married (we have yet to meet after all) I take it as a given that you will have other partners. But, as I'm sure is obvious by now, I cannot stomach this sickly sweet flirtation with Swifty. End it! I think you should date somebody else, as outlined below.

Ideally, one of these girls

Sigh. Natalie Portman. Talented, beautiful, intelligent, philanthropic - WHAT'S NOT TO LOVE? You already know each other! You are friends! Make this shit happen!


Alexis Bledel. I know, I know, random. But I see it. Would you just look at that face? She is perfection. She is sweet. But I do not find her boring. So if sweet yet beautiful is what you are after, I think she is a definite upgrade from Swifty.


Again, LOOK AT THAT FACE!


Olivia Thirlby. Possibly another one out of left field, but I think you like quirky yet hot, right? I mean, who wouldn't? Have fun with Olivia, she seems cool. And stay friends afterwards ok, because I want to be friends with her too.


Anna Kendrick. She has kind of a rad boyfriend (Edgar Wright, director of 'Scott Pilgrim vs The World') so this might be a challenge. Keep your eyes peeled for a future breakup though.


Ugh. As much as it pains me to do this considering the amount of irritation Anne Hathaway has caused me in the past, I can't deny your chemistry together, nor can I deny you access to THOSE.


I know she's married, but if she wasn't you two would've been GREAT together. Actually it's lucky she is married or I fear you two would've been too good together and possibly gotten hitched yourselves. Phew. Dodged a bullet there.


Emma Stone. Pfft she is dating Kieran Culkin. Get in there Jakey and show this RAD girl what she is missing!!! Stay friends with her too, I love her. Omg I can heaps picture you together. Perfection.


Eva Amurri. Possibly don't need to explain myself on this one. Daughter of Susan Sarandon is definitely going to age well and seems really sweet. Also, she is besties with Brad Goreski. Fun!


Freida Pinto. Freida and Dev Patel have very sadly broken up. However, good news for you Jakey: if you ditch Swifty (PLEASE) then you can both rebound together and look gorgeous while doing it. Hah. Doing it.


Kat Dennings. Hellz yeah, I love me some Kat Dennings! Until her and Michael Cera realise they're perfect for each other, I think she'd be a good Miss. Right Now for you Jake. Think about it, ok? She's so much more womanly than the ice queen stick figure you're with now. Vom.


Keira Knightley. HELLO, FUTURE HOLLYWOOD POWER COUPLE. Apart from the fact that she is nowhere near as hilarious as you, I feel like Keira is your female equal.


Emma Watson. This heavenly creature here is my number one choice for your alternate girlfriend. She is pretty much perfect, I don't even know what else to say to sell her. I know you were at the Harry Potter premiere in London last week (you looked gorgeous) and I can't stop thinking about the possibility that you two met. Did sparks fly? Did you see in her all that is lacking in Swifty? See what kind of woman you could be with?

However, judging by your past dalliances, I'm well aware you're fond of the blondes.

Blondes


Amanda Seyfreid. Ugh. She's not my first choice but she'll do. Her career is improving, there's definitely promise there. But above all else, you must save her from the damaging clutches of Ryan Phillippe. Although that might look bad, after you were with Reese and all...


Clemence Poesy. Divine, right? Beautiful funny French girl - what more could you want?! The thought of the two of you together, the gorgessity...swoon.


If Carey Mulligan isn't already boning Ryan Gosling GET IN THERE. Doesn't she sort of remind you of Kirsten Dunst who you used to date? But way, way, WAY better, obviously. Oscar nominee, quirky but charming fashion sense, funny and endearing...oh dear, you guys might end up married.


Michelle Williams. Ok, so her ex, the late Heath Ledger, was your best friend and you are godparent to her child. BUT I STILL THINK IT COULD WORK. I can even see it in my head...you are both reminiscing about Heath one day, you are comforting her, you get very close, your lips brush her forehead...yes? Yes.


Apart from Emma Watson and Carey Mulligan, I think Rachel McAdams would be your other perfect match. And I saw your chemistry at the Oscars this year. You even jokingly referred to her as your fiancee or something...is it possible that you were already unconsciously aware of the sexual tension between the two of you? I think so.

Boys

If, as many believe, you are indeed Toothy Tile (the topic of many a Hollywood Blind Item about a closeted bisexual actor) I even have a whole selection of boys from you to choose from! See! I've thought of everything! Actually, there are no specific restrictions pertaining to males you date, these are just a particular few I would really, really like to see.


Alexander Skarsgard. You've seen the video of him with his face full of male ass haven't you? If not, go to youtube, stat. ASkars banging a hot dude like you Jakey will pretty much be the only thing to save him from my scorn since he started dating Kate Bosworth.


Anderson Cooper aka The Silver Fox. Another closeted media personality. The two of you together would pretty much blow my mind. You are outgoing and funny, he is pretty serious and shy so I think you will be each other's yin and yang.


Andrew Garfield. Up-and-coming Hollywood hottie, can soon be seen in 'Never Let Me Go' with Keira and Carey. He is gorgeous and going places - hopefully to your bed.


Colin Farrell. THISWOULDBESOHOTPLEASEJAKEDOITFORME!


Gabriel Aubry. Ditto above.


Kevin Zegers. He is so pretty! With your baby blues, and his cute face...I'm already swooning.


Rufus Wainwright. You guys are already friends and apart from the fact that Rufus lives in Berlin with his long-term partner, I can see this happening! Just casually, you two get drunk one night, one thing leads to another...friendship becomes something more...


Jason Stackhouse! He'll try anything once!


My #1 and #2 together...JFC.


Taylor Kitsch. Apart from his biceps, Taylor here is apparently very clever. You two could have deep conversations about the world between sexy sessions. Which you will accidentally record and leak online.


Tom Hardy. Tom here has already mentioned his penchant for male ass, so perhaps he is looking for one last thrill before he marries his longterm girlfriend? Make it your mission to find out Jake.


Tom Sturridge. Best friend of R-Pattz and a very talented actor. I'm a bit hesitant about bringing Tom to your attention as he is so damn adorable and you will probably fall in love with him. But if it's supposed to be...

NO

You do have some restrictions though. Under NO circumstances are you allowed to date any of the following people due to fame whoriness and just a basic hate that I feel towards them. If, after we are married, I find out you HAVE penetrated any one of these women...well, I'll still stay with you but I will be VERY disgusted for a little while.


Rachel Bilson.


Kate Bosworth.


Jessica Biel.


Boobs Legsly. AND YOU KNOW SHE WILL TRY! RESIST!


So there you go Jake, LOOK HOW MANY OPTIONS YOU HAVE! Ditch Taylor (nicely though, or seriously, you will become a crap song) and go nuts. Until you and me are ready to be together, obviously.