Giambattista Valli.... for Macy's?

My new obsession -- Giambattista Valli clutch ($69)

Okay, I know I'm a little late to the party here, but I honestly had no idea that Giambattista Valli created a collection for Impulse at Macy's! That was, at least, until I wandered out of 'Clinique World' a few days ago and stumbled across the most incredible bag I've ever seen.... excluding Chanel, of course. ;)

Emma Stone in Giambattista Valli.

If you're wondering who Giambattista Valli, you're definitely not alone. My 100% heterosexual boyfriend doesn't know who he is either... Just kidding.

In all seriousness, Giambattista Valli is an Italian fashion designer. He has worked with Yves Saint Laurent, which automatically makes him blog-worthy. He recently designed his first (!) couture collection, which you can feel free to obsess over right  here. His biggest client is Posh Spice herself, miss Victoria Beckham, as well as Easy A starlet Emma Stone. He even designed the gorgeous red and pink dress to the right! [read: Color Blocking Reaches New Heights: Pink And Red]

Anyways, back to my 'little too late' discovery. So, on a mini-break from putting makeup on ugly people work, I decided to wander upstairs and browse through things I shouldn't buy rather than giving in to my caffeine addiction (yay!).

And, as I was browsing, I just happened to stumble across THE BAG. You know -- the one I mentioned in the second sentence? Better description -- the one I'm now in love with! [above]


The bag itself is ridiculously incredible. It has some gorgeous Chanel-esque detailing (the ribboned chains), but between the tan biker leather, the modern shape, and the bold stone clasp, it has a very modern, punk-chic vibe as well.

If you love the bag as much as I do, you can buy it here for only $69!!!

Or, if you think this is the absolute ugliest bag you have ever seen, then please, check out a few more of the soon-to-be sold out pieces below:

Colorblocking reaches new heights: Pink and Red

As the color blocking trend has continued to grow, its hard to tell how long it will actually last. It's also hard to tell how many new trends will emerge from the original trend itself. Its very rare to see micro trends emerge from seemingly temporary trends, but from color blocking, we've already seen 'same color, different shade', purple and orange combos, and now, the ever-dreaded pink and red!

At the premiere of the much anticipated Friends With Benefits, established starlet and rising fashionista Emma Stone donned a Giambattista Valli ensemble and nude Louboutin pumps.

Usually, our attention wuld be solely focused on the ideallic red soles, but this time, they came second to Emma's outfit! We couldn't take our eyes off of her colorblocked frock, consisting of a crimson sweater and hit pink bowed pencil skirt, both off of the runway of Giambattista Valli's Fall 2011 collection.

Her pairing of the two traditionally clashing colors is undoubtedly striking, but yet, its not the first time we've seen it! Late last year, Carrie Bradshaw (Come on, we can't be the only ones who still refer to SJP as the gal who officially made Manhattan cooler than L.A.!) wore bright red jeans and a pink/purple tee while out shopping.

A Bar Stool Review of ZOMBIELAND

Ramblings: Nutting Up

Final Proof: 4 Shots You know how the best parties are the parties that start off out of control and stumble uphill from there? Those no-holes-barred affairs that are insane from the get go and get going harder at the drop of a glass? These parties are a series of successful accidents that barrel balls-out like a drunk falling off the edge of the world, all the way down to heaven.  Sure, maybe there's a slow moment while you get refills and catch your breath, but then it's back to hardcore intensity that no one tries to handle because they're so out of hand. That's what Zombieland is like.

Zombieland is a Maximator---Dutch beer with 11.6% alcohol. Maximator has bad taste, doesn't give a rat's ass what you think of its quality and will take you right where you want to go without hesitation. Kickass fun, it's a drink you drink to get wasted as fast as you can, nothing more, nothing less. It knows what it is, doesn't pretend to be anything else and won't let you down when you need it. Much like Zombieland.

The definition of a good movie is that the film achieves what it sets out to do. Zombieland is a great movie. The action is cool, the violence is gory, the dialog is funny... There are a couple weak points, however. Things get a little slow after Bill Murray's cameo (his appearance is one of the high points of the movie). The kid who has the lead (Jesse Eisenberg) is out of his league here, especially 'cause Woody Harrelson shines like he hasn't in a long time and Abigial Breslin (the Sunshine in Little Miss Sunshine) rocks her role. i almost docked Zombieland half a shot because of how amateurish Eisenberg was, but i'm feeling generous today. Besides, i haven't had this much fun in a movie in a long time, and that's gotta count for something.

Before i get carried away, i'm gonna hafta card Abigail Breslin here. She kicks it as the youngest non-zombie, but at 12 years old, she's not allowed past this point.

 

Buzz Kills (Watch Out for Spoilers)


Sex: 2 Shots


The first glimpse we get is a stripper zombie running topless in slow-mo with her tassels swinging hypnotically.

 

 After that, while there is no nudity, we meet 406 (Amber Heard---23) who is very hot, especially before she turns:

i Heard That!

Rounding out the Talent part of our blog is Emma Stone (21) as "Wichita".

For the women brave enough to brave this post, there's Woody Harrelson, cooler than ever:

For those of you who prefer twink chic, especially if they can't act, there's Jesse Eisenberg:

 Drink: 2 Shots

A couple of drink references... The first one is Tallahassee (Woody Harrelson) taking shots from a fifth while driving. He pours a shot for Colombus (Jesse Eisenberg), who tosses it out of the truck window and only pretends to drink it. Wichita (Emma Stone) and Columbus (Eisenberg) find a bottle of 1997 Georges de la Tour in Bill Murray's palace and reminisce about 'the old days' before they drink it. Finally, Tallahassee (Harrelson) wears a beer hat. You know, a construction worker's helmet with a can holder attached to each side and plastic tubing leading from the cans to your mouth. Later on, Little Rock (Abigail Breslin) wears it but substitutes Pepsi for beer. Don't believe me? Here's proof:

Rock & Roll: 4½ Shots
The music is so hard core for this movie that i'm giving it a post of it's own as soon as i figure out how to post multiple songs in one player. You get a taste of things to come with the Metallica at the top of the post. Apart from that, the 'tude of the film is harder than even the music. We are talking about, perhaps, the Rock and Roll film of the year here, people.

Boring Technical Crap


Written by: Rhett Reese & Paul Wernick

Directed by: Ruben Fleischer

Starring:

Amber Heard - 406
Abigail Breslin - Little Rock
Emma Stone - Wichita
Woody Harrelson - Tallahassee
Bill Murray - Bill Murray

Bottom Line

Definitely see it.