Hey dolls,
I missed my people! I DO have some more amazing guest posts coming this week though. The real reason I decided to blog today is because you can color me inspired… 
{DVF with Nathan Jenden}
There is a $1 bookstore by my house that is so awesome it’s ridiculous, if you’re a reader like Gabby and I are. It’s where I got my cool vintage copy of Valley of the Dolls, and where she picked up an original 1976 printing of Diane Von Furstenberg’s ‘Book of Beauty-How to Become a more attractive, confident and sensual woman’, as a lil present for me last week. I kind of freaked out when she came home with it, as it’s a running joke when of us goes shopping-
Twin who didn’t go shopping-“Did you get me anything?”
Twin who shopped-“Ummm no”
HOWEVER, this time the answer was, “I got you a present!”
To which I responded not unlike a 5 yr old- “WHAT IS IT?!” “OMG REALLY?!” and then proceeded to Twitter about it like a nutjob. 
I don’t think it’s necessary to explain why I am obsessed with Diane Von Furstenberg, because you probably are too. Legend, Icon, Trendsetter, Feminist, can’t imagine the fashion industry without her…etc, etc. Although they are magic, she is so much more than a wrap dress designer. (I am including my favorite looks from her Fall 09 Collection in this post-badass!)
My hellish weekend-ohhh yes lovelies, not to bring any more pity to my party, let’s just say that Friday was just the tip of the iceberg-was wrapped up with a girl talk session in Huntington Beach with my friend Jessica, followed by fro yo for dinner in a coma like state while texting Brooke-gotta give props to my girl Ms. OOFA, as she answered every teary play by play phone call this wknd, and was basically my rock…of love…Brooke is quite the blessing. The pesky 3 hour time diff had her pretty little head asleep while I was still awake, so since I hadn’t had a chance to start reading my book yet, I picked it up and crawled into bed.
I don’t think it’s necessary to explain why I am obsessed with Diane Von Furstenberg, because you probably are too. Legend, Icon, Trendsetter, Feminist, can’t imagine the fashion industry without her…etc, etc. Although they are magic, she is so much more than a wrap dress designer. (I am including my favorite looks from her Fall 09 Collection in this post-badass!)
My hellish weekend-ohhh yes lovelies, not to bring any more pity to my party, let’s just say that Friday was just the tip of the iceberg-was wrapped up with a girl talk session in Huntington Beach with my friend Jessica, followed by fro yo for dinner in a coma like state while texting Brooke-gotta give props to my girl Ms. OOFA, as she answered every teary play by play phone call this wknd, and was basically my rock…of love…Brooke is quite the blessing. The pesky 3 hour time diff had her pretty little head asleep while I was still awake, so since I hadn’t had a chance to start reading my book yet, I picked it up and crawled into bed. 
{I really wanna sit at this table. Sophia, Diane, Ashley.}
The first chapter, titled “The Woman Across the Room” felt like it had been written for me, maybe because at the time she wrote the book we seem to be going through some of the same growing pains, so to speak. The below are just a few of my favorite quotes-it’s so good I ALMOST wanted to bust out a highlighter but then I remembered-vintage…not text book lol 
“You see her across the room. She is an elegant creature with her every hair in place, her clothes just perfect. She seems confident and relaxed, cool and unflappable. There, you think, is a woman who feels secure.
“You see her across the room. She is an elegant creature with her every hair in place, her clothes just perfect. She seems confident and relaxed, cool and unflappable. There, you think, is a woman who feels secure.It isn’t so. She is just as scared and insecure as you are.”
“As I began organizing my thoughts and started writing, it occured to me that I really did have something important to say, not just about the practicalities of dress and makeup-all of which-are useful but also about that wonderful and terribly frightening journey of self-discovery. That process of growth, of being an independent person, of learning who you are and what you want from life, is the real secret of life, happiness and beauty.”
On describing her transition from self described spoiled party girl to The Woman Across the Room-“I had learned, finally, that the simple things are often the most glamorous.
It is not a lesson that one learns without some tears.”
Dear Diane,
Did you write that just for me before I was even born? Did you know I needed to read that last night? I can’t wait to read more tonight. I’m kind of obsessed with you even more now. P.S. I really love what you’ve done for Fall-I might not be a hat girl but you’re changing my tune, and don’t even get me started on Resort 2010-fab-u-lous. Also, if there are any openings in Marketing or P.R in your NYC office, I know a girl who would be a great fit! (She’s obsessed with you in a good way, not a psycho way. I promise!)
Speaking of books…I finished LA Candy, as did Gabby. It was easy, breezy, and I’m sending it off to Ms. Bella Cene’…who will pass it on to Brooke…If you want it after that, let me know! 
We can pass around L.C’s masterpiece!
We can pass around L.C’s masterpiece! XOXO, Liz
(Images via style.com and google)
{ 72 comments }
hi girlie girl! I hope all is well with you and love DVF too!
"It is not a lesson that one learns without some tears." – SOOOOO TRUE!
This seems like a summer must read. Thanks for sharing girl.
sometimes we need a good o old school ass whooping to get us women back to shape and bring things into perspective. Things are so jaded now.
definitely there are some things in that book that are " words to live by"
xooxox
Kristin from Bon Bon Rose is super sweet. You have such caring friends. You lucky girl!
Love finding a good read that's really inspirational.
She is just incredible isn't she!!
Such fabulous quotes, thank you very much for sharing them darling.
I just loved this one: "You see her across the room. She is an elegant creature with her every hair in place, her clothes just perfect. She seems confident and relaxed, cool and unflappable. There, you think, is a woman who feels secure.
It isn't so. She is just as scared and insecure as you are."
it makes me feel a lot better!!!
How are you darling girl? Much love xxxx
PS. darling when is your birthday? xxx
"I had learned, finally, that the simple things are often the most glamorous.
It is not a lesson that one learns without some tears."
Love LOVE.
Sending my love to you girly!!
I adore this women! That DVF for the wrap dress and endless style.
kisses
Wow! Diane = a total legend to be sure! Just as an aside – gee Ashley Olson looks terrific! Love her golden hair – very pretty!
I hear you girl! I love DVF, such a great inspiration.
Haha, that's awesome! I'm super jealous. She's one fabulous lady.
Hope this week goes better for you
Thanks for sharing the quotes. DVF is truly an inspiration and I also love the fact that she says the simple things are often the most glamorous. I'm sure she had to go through a lot… didn't she quit her label for a while to travel and discover who she really was? In any case, I bet that book's an interesting read. Oh, and love the FW looks. To be honest, I think her non-wrap dresses are often the most neglected looks, but they are my favorites. Big hugs! Hope your week is going ok so far!
LA Candy? Count me in.
Your sister has great timing with that book… I love it when something seemingly random comes into your life at the exact right moment. It just makes me want to hug the universe with a big "THANK YOU!"
That is awesome! It sounds like you're feeling better! And I totally picture you as The Woman Across The Room, I think Diane would adore you.
LOL @ vintage not text book. I'd have been just as tempted – and probably caved
So happy you have been blessed with such wonderful friends…you know what they say, friends are a reflection of who you are
Wishing you a happy, happy week, hon!
xx Ela
p.s. thank you for the sweet comments, SO glad to have met my Lizzy Whizzy
DVF is a supremely class act and so are you lady! Sisters and chocolate chip cookies. Is there anything better?
I can't imagine how life would be without this woman. Her dresses are just HEAVENLY. I've commented once in your post that I've come to love wrap dresses because of DVF. She's an Einstein!
"I had learned, finally, that the simple things are often the most glamorous.
It is not a lesson that one learns without some tears."<– Um love that!!! Thanks
PS- My stepdads family lives in Costa Mesa…HA right by HB!! Next trip I'm letting you know I'm coming! Have a great day pretty lady! xo
babe…i will be there for you FOREVER AND ALWAYS…through the good the bad the worst and very soon the incredible!! i am smitten and cannot imagine my life without you being very present and a part of every minute of it…we need to rectify this three hour difference however…SOON! i am basically dying…lover you forever and longer!
I love DVF. I'm envious…:-)
X♥X♥
Those flowers are so cute! Don't you just love girlfriends! What a great book find! I need a little Diane in my life hopefully in the form of a dress soon!
xoxo
J
http://www.talkprettytome.blogspot.com
Sounds like a great book… Now I think I'm gonna make a trip to Half Price Books today. [I WISH we had a $1 bookstore!]
I'm so excited to get LA Candy! I've been wanting to read it but NOT wanting to spend $20 OR wanting to wait for a week to have it shipped by Amazon. lol
SEE!!! the universe is on your side right now and that includes twinsie, DVF, oofa, kristin, and all of us. glad to hear you're feeling better. a sad unbeweavable lady makes me a sad bananas. xoxo.
"The simple things are often the most glamorous." Mmmmm, love it! I'm looking forward to the guest posts but I'm so glad you blogged today and got a prize (which is what JD and I call surprise pressies) from your sissy that made you smile!
Oh and Huntington Beach=love. I was just there in April… too bad we didn't know each other then so we could meet up!
I hope things are looking up for you, my love. You know how to reach me if you need another ear or virtual shoulder. XOXO
I'm with ya on DVF, she is such an icon! I love finding a book (and a cheap one at that!) which really speaks to you from the heart. It's comforting to know that everyone has their struggles and it is more than possible to triumph and come out better, stronger and sexier on the other side! : )
hey crazy lady who said she would email but didn't! hahaha! i was actually reading your comment at… i dunno… 4:30AM.. half asleep… bahhh. Anyway, if you're interested, what size are you so i can tell you what colors i have left? kbanguis@gmail.com BAMMMMMMMM! email me right there.
oh and p.s – "…that the simple things are often the most glamorous" SO SO SO true.
happy toosday.
SCORE!!! That is awesome. I'm such a huge fan of DVF as well–I love everything about her, her way of thinking, her clothing, her freakin' accent. EVERYTHING! yayyy
I've always thought she looked like kind of a bitch, but maybe I was right… and wrong; maybe she's a good kind of bitch. The quotes are insightful… I might have to read that book!
Hope all is well with you! xoxox
I really want to read that book now!!! Great review! She's so right every woman is insecure…it's our curse. I'd LOVE L.A. Candy if it could ever get around to me
LOVE Diane von Furstenberg, that books looks fabulous! I like the quotes.
Wow!! These quotes are on point! Makes me want to grab a copy and settle on my couch with a big mug of tea…
xoxo J
Diane is amazing. I adore her. Such an incredible designer and woman. I love books myself. I wish we had some sort of used bookstore around here. Hope you're doing well. Take care. Cheers!
It is so sexual that you have this wonderful vintage piece-o-Diane. Rock on, hooker!
she really is so fabulous:)
so are you silly woman…I need to get you out of this funk!
She's so lovely & strong & sends such a great empowering message!
Love her!
Thanks for taking a look at my friend’s adoption site and if you donated… than I thank you for that too!!!
Friends are so great!!! I’m glad you got flowers and it cheered you up from your last post! Don’t like seeing you so sad!
Ahhh?! Really? You lucky, luck girl!
I might have wanted to bust out the highlighter too! haha. 
I followed your recommendation and headed to the Gypsy Den this weekend and LOVED it! 
Thank you!
Oh are you going tomorrow to the preview for The September Issue?!! I won't be able to go now – I have a BIG interview that afternoon in Irvine! Wish me luck my doll!
xo
LOVE DVF. Such a class act. Great find on the books. And love the twin "what did you get me" dialogue. LOL.
Ahh I would most definitely love to mail myself to you! What a fabulous event that would be!
One day darling! One day! xxxx
Where to start?! Fabulous sister, awesome book, wonderful quotes and fantastic book club you have going on there Liz… such a fan♥
So sweet of Kristin to send you flowers. You've got MAD fans.
And even though I'm not the hugest fan of her designs, I do enjoy DVF's story– and what fascinates me is how she reinforces the telling of it over and over through various media outlets. She's a survivor, alright. And a shrewd business lady.
Holy crikey woman, I am in LOVE with that first quote! It gave me chills! Good one!
Sorry you had a yucko weekend
Good quotes cuppycake! I love how things speak to you sometimes JUST when you need them to, don't you?
What a fab $1 find! Love these pics, especially the runway looks!
xoxox,
CC
What a fab $1 find! Love these pics, especially the runway looks!
xoxox,
CC
What a fab $1 find! Love these pics, especially the runway looks!
xoxox,
CC
Stuff happens for a reason. Just like how you found that book!
P.S How sweet of Kristin to send you flowers!
XOXO
in double respone to this with the last post – you and Brooke are sooo cute! nothing like bloggie friends turned true bfff's
and looove DVF, but doesnt every other girl on the planet?? cant deny one of the truest talents out there!
also, thanks again x192190123012 for your comment offering to help me along with my LA internship!! i just sent you an email
have a great week loverly!!
OH DVF IS SO FAB!! and i am dying to read that book! i am going to look for it!
and this post was so nice. so good. you write so well and mix it up fashion and real life in a way that is just perfect.
and could you imagine landing a job w/dvf?!?!? PERFECTO!!!!!
What a steal for $1! DVF is a timeless beauty! Her style will live on for AGES!
Hope you are feeling a little more upbeat today. But we all have down days. Just hope this is short lived for you b/c you deserve happiness!
xoxo
She is so classy. When I was a stylist assistant, I used to go to the office and just gaze at old photos of her and just swoon. So how was LA Candy? Book Report please!
I adore DVF. A little prayer for you to land the job of your dream. : )
Okay, where should I start?!?!
DVF is just the epitome of class and elegance, and I admit to being a wee bit jealous over your A-mazing 1976 original printing!
If you ever get to sit at that table… please bring me with you!
I'm sooo glad you posted, because maybe it means you're feeling sunnier today.
Absolutely loved this quote: "… learning who you are and what you want from life, is the real secret of life, happiness and beauty."
kisses babe xxx
i love finding a book that totally speaks to me in the moment. makes you feel like you've got someone who KNOWS. and that's pretty awesome.
I adore her. She is so inspiring. One of my all-time favorite quotes is something she said in an American Express commercial of all places…I loved it. I even happened to share it on twitter yesterday…
"I didn't always knew what I wanted to do but I knew the woman I wanted to become." Isn't that just marvelous?
Ahh, DVF– so classy and wise. I love reading her quotes. They are always so inspiring!! xoxo
Hi My doll!! Oh YEAHHH!!! The adorable Diane!! She's sooooo great! One word for to describe her designs: UNBEWEAVABLE!! Mmmm, this word… Where it comes from??! hahhaa… Ohhh: You!! lol.
Excellent post, honey. In Argentina (more in Buenos Aires)we used: "re copado" that mean, (or is as to said): "so good", or "so cool"
So i have to said: THIS POST IS RE COPADO!!
Kiss & hug!
Glad Diane spoke to you just when you needed her and that you have lovely bloggy friends like Brooke and BonBon Rose! Hope you are feeling better, books can always cheer up the soul! XOXO I must read LA Candy, looks great.
Oh, you're are just so fabulous Lix!
And I heart DVF – who doesn't, really?
Ahh DVF…i wear her wrap dresses on almost every first date…love her & i luv you chickie –
kristin is a darling for sending you those lovely flowers!
excellent quotes that you shared from her book…i feel inspired!
what a fab sister! and what a great book! I adore DVF, she will always be my style icon.
i told you i met her once right? she was just so beautiful and so genuinely nice. love her!
OoOo I'd love to read LA Candy too!!
I'm a huge DVF fan as well…well mainly her style but I would have worshipped a vintage book by her as well!
oh the hats!!!
i love her! what an inspiring book. one of her wrap dresses is on my fall wishlist.
have been behind on my commenting but i am glad you are doing better.
Love this! I admire her as well- she is just timeless in everything she creates!
xoxo
Wow, I need to find a bookstore like that! Loving DVF! She is just amazing! Her inspiration, her vision, everything!
I'm loving those runway look photos you picked! I'm drooling over those goodies draped on those models! If I ever ran into them in that in a dark alley….I know I could take them!! lol
How sweet is your pal Kristen to send your those gorgeous flowers with lemons! So cute, you lucky gal!
Enjoy your day beautiful!
I had no idea she had written a book. It sounds great and I'm looking for a new read. Thanks for the tip!
I think DVF is amazing too! She's so insightful. Thanks for sharing. When she was on the hills she told whitney that the most important person to love you is yourself. Or something to that regard (I posted it on my blog but now I forget the verbiage).
I'm so glad your feeling better!
Ok, reading/commenting on your blog backwards is kind of thrilling but maybe wasn't the best approach. Did something happen? I've been so out of touch! I feel like a bad bloggy friend! Ok, going to read more now…
What an awesome post again, now I really feel I need that book immediately.
I love this. I read it on my phone while drunk and out on the town and fell in love with it. You're lovely, lovebug.
Just found your blog while googling for a review on this book. I picked it up for $1 too and I am loving it so far. I can't believe her advice is still so helpful after all this time.
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