Who Are These People?

No really, I want to know
Who are these people?
from Drudge
Woman pepper sprays other Black Friday shoppers to 'gain upper hand'

'Girls punching each other' over yoga pants sale at Victoria's Secret
Literally, girls were punching each other,” said shopper Liz Wentling. “They threw little bags in baskets and they were just like, ‘Here.’ Girls were literally shoving each other, moms were getting into it.”

Mayhem over $2 waffle maker

Grandfather smashed to the ground as he tried to protect grandson from crowd

and the ultimate

Man dies shopping on Black Friday; unfazed shoppers walked around, stepped over body

Really, what does all this Black Friday nonsense say about us as a society?

How did we become a society of consumers who are afraid
that we can't import another bazillion big screen TVs from China
or that there will ever be any scarcity in yoga pants
Has consumerism pushed our collective IQ to the left end of the bell curve?

Every day of my life I am thankful to work in an internet business with clients who are smart, gracious, grateful and all around classy.

Vintage Value Venture - Holiday Gift Ideas Under $500

Here are four fabulous suggestions for vintage fine jewelry gifts under $500

from BeladoraII.com

Diamond Hoop Earrings in 14K

Vintage Mid-Century Diamond Ring in 14K

Antique Sapphire Bar Brooch Pendant in 14K

Sapphire and Diamond Cascade Ring in 14K

And....for purchases over $1500 on BeladoraII.com

use the discount code HOLIDAY09

for a 15% discount

Happy Hanukkah

From Beladora.com

and

BeladoraII.com

Savvy Shopping - On My Fantasy Christmas List

Countdown to Christmas

Beladora Amethyst and Diamond Cocktail Ring

Stuart Weitzman Shearling Boots in Amethyst at Nordstrom.com $208

Because Global cooling is everywhere...in fact world temperatures haven't actually increased since 1998.

And, even here in sunny Southern California my feet are cold.

Savvy Shopping - On My Fantasy Christmas List

Countdown to Chrismas Jay Godfrey Cocktail Dress at Bloomingdales.com $232

Vintage Blue Enamel and Diamond Bangle Bracelets from Beladora.com

Because no one is going to buy me a partridge in a pear tree.

Savvy Shopping - On My Fantasy Christmas List

Countdown to ChristmasAlberta Ferretti Green Silk Dress at Net A Porter $1595

Beladora Emerald Cross Pendant

And you thought that only the elves wore green on Christmas.

Savvy Shopping - On My Fantasy Christmas List

Countdown To Christmas Beladora Diamond and Emerald Heart Pendant

DKNY Dress from Bloomingdales.com $64.50


Beladora Diamond and Emerald Earrings

Opting for emeralds.

Because I've been told that I'm insufficiently Green because I'm more concerned about global cooling than global warming.

Savvy Shopping - On My Fantasy Christmas List

Countdown to Christmas Sapphire, Diamond and Cultured Pearl Necklace and Earrings at Beladora.com

Black Halo Rita Dress from Revolveclothing.com $345

With thanks to the Ravishing Renee for the Black Halo shout out.

Savvy Shopping - On My Fantasy Christmas List

Countdown to Christmas Vintage Persian Turquoise and Blue Zircon Ring in Platinum from Beladora.com $2350

Kay Unger Turquoise Silk Suit from Neiman Marcus $530

Because I like my jewelry, like I like my men, big and bold...

And because this look works in every season in Beverly Hills

Savvy Shopping - On My Fantasy Christmas List

Countdown to Christmas Beladora 18K Multi Gemstone and Diamond Dome Ring $995
Beladora Trio of 18K Bracelets with Ruby, Sapphire and Emeralds $2850

Yoox Aquascutum Red Wool Coat $552

On my fantasy Xmas list:

Some vintage Beladora jewelry in Ruby, Sapphire and Emeralds, which is perfect whatever the season...

and to brighten up a dreary winter

this ruby red coat by Aquascutum from Yoox.com, in a size 4 please.

Up to Extra 50% off Fall Winter collections for Men, Women, Kids and Home on YOOX.COM

Free Shipping on all orders on YOOX.COM today!

Vintage Value Venture - All Tied Up In Trigere

It's hard to get into the Holiday spirit when you live in Los Angeles. Given the weather no matter where you go, at whatever time of day it seems that there's always someone wearing shorts and a T shirt. Not very Christmas-y.

If you're lucky...like some people I know.....who get to jet off to New York for a little snow and mistletoe and Holiday cheer..you might want to pick up this vintage Pauline Trigere coat and some Beladora jewelry for a little ice skating at the rink in Rockefeller Center while you admire the decorations on the Christmas Tree.

Vintage 1960's Pauline Trigere Tweed Coat From Timeless Vixen $390

Beladora Set of Three Retro Bracelets With Diamond Clasps $3250

Beladora Vintage Mid-Century Diamond Brooch $3250


The only things missing from this outfit are a fur muff and a fur hat...and a player from the New York Rangers to catch you as you slip on the ice....