Looks Like I'm Not The Only One.

As regular readers of my blog you know that I am slightly, OK majorly, obsessed with Gwyneth Paltrow. Yes, I try to dress/look/eat/ (insert word here) like her. I know, I know, there are plenty of people out there to emulate. But I just can't help coming back to her. Why? It's because she is just SO DAMN FABULOUS. 

According to the New York Times it looks like I'm not the only one. This article discusses how Gwyneth has become the new lifestye guru of some (me, me, me!.) With that sort of "Oprah" stardom there is bound to be some backlash. I of course think that most of it is completely unfair and even more uncalled for, but my girl Gwyn doesn't even seem to bat an eye. 

Bottom line it looks like Gwynie is hear to stay.  At a minimum it means she won't be getting that restraining order against me anytime soon. Because:

1. She is too busy giving training tips to Madonna (she did refer Madge to her super uber trainer.)
2. She is too busy looking amazing at all times, even while chasing her two adorable kids.
3. She is too busy making out with her super hot, super charming husband.
4. She is too busy eating her way through spain all the while drinking her soy milk (something this yummy mummy can clearly relate to.)
5. I'm not the only one!!
6. All of the above.

Yes Gwyneth, I'd follow you anywhere. 

Gladiator Sandals + Vest = Ready For Summer.

I just confirmed with UPS that my two new purchases will be arriving today. While they are not what you would call "big ticket" items, I am extremely excited nonetheless. Why? Because these are things that can only be worn in Summer. Since I currently have the New England blues any thought of Summer puts a smile on my face. I plan on putting these front and center in my closet to remind me that yes, one day it will be warm enough for me to wear them (a day very very very far away I know).

Here is the Sam Edelman "Gilda" Sandal. I think this will look so cute with skinny jeans or denim cutoff shorts. Did I mention they were only 65 dollars? 

This is the White "Mason Vest" by Michelle Mason.

Yes, you have seen this vest before. I have been stalking  it ever since I got that email from my girl Gwyneth back in October's Goop Newsletter. 

I think this will look awesome over a white tank with jeans. the best part when I originally went to get it it was over 300 dollars and I was able to wait to get the last one for around 100. Of course the only one left was in my size. Yep, meant to be.

I am becoming quite the Recessionista I would say. Miracles can happen! 

Now if I could somehow make it 85 degrees out......

The Scoop From Goop.

I have to share this with you! I believe it is my duty as a fashion lover! Last week I wrote about my mild (now major) obsession with Gwyneth Paltrow. One of my favorite readers, That Girl, then turned me on to what has become my favorite website. Actually, the website is not fully up and running yet, but their newsletter is, and OMG it is amazing. This is my key to becoming my most fashionable self! I can't believe it only took me thirty years to get here.

I was so unbelievably excited when I got this email, that I immediately forwarded it to every yummmy mummy I knew. I also sent it to a few of my single gal friends, and you know what? They already knew about it! Damn I thought, I really am living in a bomb shelter! At least I have you fab mommies out there in the blogosphere to keep me in line.

Below is the best email ever to hit my inbox. I am now on my way to Newbury Street to scoop up every piece mentioned (take a deep breath, honey, I am just kidding; sort of...)

A girl can dream can't she?

At 10PM I realized I had some major technical difficulties uploading the email. Here are some of the pics. The idea is what you can do with just a plain gray tank to get you through your busy "mom" day....getting the kids to school, heading out to run errands, meetings, etc. All doing it looking fabulous just like Gwyn.Go to www.GOOP.com to sign up for the newsletter, you won't be disappointed!

Channeling Gwyneth.

I am the first to admit I constantly am developing a new celebrity crush. You know, where you become obsessed with a certain celebrity, convinced that with the same hair/clothes/make up you too could be that celebrity. No? Well this is sort of a hobby of mine. Luckily for me I usually pick celebrities that are in the same age range, hair range, style range. 

Well usually. Past crushes have included Sienna Miller (pre topless, husband stealing pictures), Kate Moss (pre and post coke habit; hers not mine), Heidi Klum, Katie Holmes (pre soccer mom makeover)..........you name it I've copied it. At the moment I am currently LOVING Gwyneth Paltrow. I mean LOVING. Love the new hair, love the gladiator sandals, love the clothes. You name it I want it. Yummy Mummy has now become synonymous with her name. 

This is not the first time that I have tried to morph into Gwyen. In my senior year high school photo I am rocking that sliding doors short do that was all the rage. I wore pink all through my sophomore year in college channeling that pink Oscar  gown. Of course I also tried to wear that too long hair, but unfortunately/luckily for me genetics were not on my side. It seems like out of nowhere Gwyneth has become the new/old it girl. 100 guests at J-Z's wedding, of course she was there. Cover of vogue with that new fab do, that's my girl. Summering in the Hamptons, yep. Killing at fashion week, of course. You get the picture. She is back and better an ever, and I NEED to be her.

Here's how my transformation is going. 

1. Posh bob needs another 2 inches and then I will have her amazing hair.

2. Burberry trench is on it's way (right honey?)

3. I am still rocking the gladiator Michael Kors' heels into the fall. 

4. Gold rimmed Ray-Bans are attached permanently to my face.

5. New highly fashionable winter wardrobe, check.

Of course this would be easier if I had her budget, stylist, and rocker husband (for the cool factor of course.) But for the moment I am completely confident that by Christmas she and I will be twins. I'm just hoping she doesn't channel the new Katie/ Posh mom do, because that would be a really, really bad look for me.