One of the best things to happen to me in 1991 was the release of Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead. It’s an epic film starring Christina Applegate as Sue Ellen Crandall, a fashionable teen who has to fake her way into the fashion industry in order to support her 4 siblings while their mother is away on vacation. Trust me when I say all kinds of shenanigans ensue – including a fashion show!  In addition to the awesome plot and early-90s fashion , Don’t Tell Mom, also boasts an appearance by a young David Duchovny.

If you haven’t seen this movie, you should DO. IT. NOW. Some beautiful soul has posted it on youtube.

Here are some of my favorite moments:

This is where we learn that creative people prefer to shop at thrift stores.

Then we learn the importance of distressed denim and quirky accessories.

Token black friend – so crucial, so necessary, so important to my self esteem.

The key is to make accessorizing look effortless.

Again, extremely quirky accessories and bedazzled collars. Awesome.

I wish this were MY resume.

A one shoulder top under a white blazer? YES, thank you, Rose.

WHERE DO I BUY THESE LIZARDS?! I NEED THESE LIZARDS, ROSE!

I think I own this outfit.

Uh-oh. Mom is back from Australia! Let’s wait to tell her that the babysitter is dead.

Yesterday, I had a lovely time with Melanie! Our intention was to enjoy the glorious early-Spring weather but it honestly turned pretty chilly. Melanie couldn’t even keep her brand new headband on because it was so windy! But she looked awesome and people kept complementing her! I have such stylish friends.

We also went to Sephora and played around with perfume because I’m in the market for an established woman “thing”. Melanie believes that when she’s an established woman, she will have a “thing” for hand creams. I’m not sure that I’m drawn to anything in that way. At first, I thought maybe it would be mascara because I own a lot of them – but they find me, I don’t seek them out! Then I remembered that one Christmas, I asked my parents for perfume because I thought it would make me seem grown. I smelled good but did not mature. So we played around, agreed that Marc Jacobs’ Daisy is pretty good but we’re all about Stella McCartney perfume. I also realized that perfume will not be my established woman “thing”.

My nose can’t handle it.

After Sephora, we grabbed some magazines and read them in Barnes & Noble. Let me give you some really good life advice. If you are ever feeling really down and need some cheering up, head to Barnes & Noble. Go to the magazine section and grab yourself one of these:

Actually, if you can, you should find this particular copy and read the story about the Scotsman and the woman who keeps spilling food on herself in the mall. CHUCKLES.

Who takes the lead when designing Balenciaga’s footwear? WHO?

Is it Nicolas Ghesquière? I need to know who to address my love letter to!

Hey Jillian,

I had a dream that I got into a fist fight with The Little Prince and stole his coat. What do you think that means? Any and all theories are welcome. In exchange for an answer, I want to share a link with you. My boyfriend just turned me on to a line called Virgin Blak. I think you would really like their jackets. I describe it as a discounted threesome between Rick Owens, Ann Demeulemeester and your favorite Mihara Yasuhiro. Hot! The stuff is also reasonably priced. Let me know what you think. Keep up the great work with your blog.

Quirky girls unite!

xx

Kat

Well Kat, I’m going to take some time to ponder on your dream about The Little Prince. I won’t lie to you, it sounds a little disturbing. But, I definitely need to  thank you and your BF for introducing me to Virgin Blak. I think you may have just solved all of my Spring jacket issues.

JACKET UNP209, $113.99

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I’d like to revisit a collection that didn’t earn much acclaim from the experts but made my heart sing – the Marc by Marc Jacobs S/S 2010 collection. In the last week or so, I’ve spent a remarkable amount of time flipping through photos of the collection and daydreaming about Spring. While it may not be a groundbreaking collection, it’s realistic. It’s almost exactly what I aspire to for Spring. And most importantly, it makes me very very happy!

What could be more practical than wearing a sweater to keep warm? A really rad, colorfully patterned sweater. Preferably one that reminds you of the Cosby kids (Rudy in particular).

This is one of my favorite  casual looks for summer.  It doesn’t look like you’re trying too hard because you’re not. All you’ve done is tuck a t-shirt into a skirt and slapped a belt over it. Instant success. Bonus points if you can create killer color combinations like these.

These shorts are the standard by which I will judge all other shorts this Spring/Summer.  Loyal readers will remember my theory about Marc Jacobs stalking my childhood photos for inspiration. Well, I emailed a link to my mother just to confirm that I indeed did own a pair like the ones in the middle during my childhood.

The outfit at right might be my favorite look of Spring 2010. I realize that’s a bold statement to make but I’m serious. It hits just about every mark on my “currently craving” checklist. Evidence:

• Huge hair bow – CHECK
• Oversized Sunglasses – CHECK
• Waist Cinching Belt – CHECK
• Purse with X-tra long cross body strap – CHECK
• Faded Prints – CHECK
• Rolled Ankle Exposing Cuff – CHECK
• Oxford inspired shoes – CHECK

Runway photos via NYMAG/ Detail photos by Style.com

Dreams do come true. Mihara Yasuhiro designed a trench for Topman.

Read about Topman’s trench project at Dazed Digital

PRO-Keds + NYC = !!

Pause at 1:38.

Word up to one of my favorite places to eat – Royal Indian (93 1st ave @ 6th street/the spot downstairs!). Best ambiance in the city. When the weather is warm ask to sit in the tent out back. Then thank me.

Bits of the Fall/Winter 2010 collection from Suno. Quite delightful!

Pale green! Rich eggplant! The perfect shade of suede gray! Orange! White!

The contrast provided by the leather piping and the laces = swoon. I’m in love.

Available at JayKos. Photos via Hypebeast.

* I reserve the right to consider the Derby to be the cousin of the Oxford and will include it in the Chronicles as I see fit.