...Taking a Little Me-Time

I mentioned in a previous post that I scored a book deal earlier this year. Time totally ticks by way too fast; I can't believe my manuscript is due in less than a month!

As a result, I've taken a mini-break from freelancing and blogging so that I can buckle down and really focus on penning my forthcoming digital dating manual. (I'm calling it now—it'll absolutely be a bestseller. I'm more than certain it'll be turned into a rom-com starring Lauren London, Tika Sumpter, Blake Lively, Nina Dobrev, Tom Hardy (as Bane of course), Clive Owen, Idris Elba, and Tristan Wilds. Completely random ensemble cast, I know.)

I'll be back to blogging soon; in the meantime, be sure you're keeping up with the life and times of Lady IJJ over on Twitter/Instagram/Pinterest. (Direct links in the signature below!)

Bisoux, I-JJ
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... My July 2013 Lust List

I haven't been into fleeting fashion trends for a while. I'm now at a point where I'm buying less, but investing more into well-cut pieces that are classic and will last for years to come. Quality over quantity, I always say!

Rick Owens Stretch Leather Pant, $1680 at ForwardForward.com
Diptyque Paris Baies Large Candle, $275 at DiptyqueParis.com
Claire Kinder Studio Adjustable Cuff Ring, $152 at CatbirdNYC.com
Lisa Marie Fernandez Natalie Bandeau Bikini, $388 at MatchesFashion.com
Saint Laurent Leather Sandals, $795 at Net-a-Porter.com
Byredo Palermo, $220 at Barneys.com

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... Alex Perry for Tony Bianco Ariette Thigh-High Boots

Rewind! Back in February I signed the contract for my first book deal (yay!), so I decided to treat myself to a little something extra special and ultra sexy. I'd been eyeing a nude pair of Christian Louboutin Pigalles when I randomly happened upon these babies, and I instantly knew they needed to come on home to momma. I tracked them down and ordered a pair right up. And now you can too.

Meet Alex Perry for Tony Bianco Ariette Thigh High Boots. Available at TonyBianco.au for $419.95 AUD (approx $385 USD), trust me when I tell you that you're not living your best life if you don't own a pair. They're kid suede (read: second skin-like) and incredibly comfortable to strut around town in. Plus, they're super easy to get in and out of, thanks to the zipper up the back (don't let the lengthy laces scare you off). The only con? They're made to order (but not customized to your personal measurements) in Australia, so they'll they take roughly 30 days to arrive on your doorstep.

Wondering how I wear them? Glad you asked. Dressed down with a plain white jersey tank top and cutoff denims, or dressed up with a short, flouncy LBD and copious amounts of eyeliner. Fierce and all kinds of super fucking fabulous either way.

Bisoux, I-JJ
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