Hi. You're pretty.

First, some background music: Hit me. (Then come back, please.)

Well. I missed this little Dior number from Augusta Auctions. 1948 was a good year: this cocktail dress sold for just over $40,000. And darn. I just found that giant wad of benjamins in the lint trap...

via Augusta Auctions...go see!

All kidding aside, Augusta Auctions is a great resource for inspiration and research on textile and fashion. Searching their past auctions, I was a little amazed at the span of history represented. Some of their offerings are really, really OLD. These ancient woven tunic inserts and bands sold for just $460. No, I don't really know what the heak I would do with ancient woven tunic inserts, but they are ancient. So they are good and I should probably have some.

Coptic weavings, 300-100 AD 

Some other favorites:
Pair of Lady's Mules, 1690-1720
Galanos Chine Print Silk Party Dress, 1950s
Christobal Balenciaga Couture Dress, 1948-1950
Jet and Gold Beaded Top and Bolero, 1890s
Pink Silk Robe a la Francaise, 1770-80

Augusta is having an auction in NYC on November 2nd. You can see what's up for sale here.

Beautyfix - sample club

I'm totally doing this Beautifix thing!

This is how it works...You answer a few questions about your complexion and hair. Depending on your answers, a bank of products in sample sizes are chosen for you. From this bank, you choose any 8. Beautyfix then sends you these products and a cute lil makeup bag. All for just $49.99 and freeeeee shipping.

At first it sounded like a pretty penny for a bunch of samples, but after going through their little survey, I was given a very tasty array to choose from. Eyeliners, nail polish, eye cream, age-defense moisturizers, fancy hair treatments and even boob cream were included! This sounds like a nice way to try some new products. I'm totally doing this! Next paycheck...