SARTORIAL SANITY: Divine

This Burberry cotton crochet trench is sartorial perfection.

COCKTAIL CHATTER: Calloohh Callet

I absolutely love this. What a simple (yet genius!) idea. Such a great way to carry your phone, work ID and a little cash when you run out of the office to grab lunch! Check out TheCallet.com.

SARTORIAL SANITYMay I Take Your Bags? Louis Vuitton F/W 2011

SARTORIAL SANITY: Anthropologie Takes New Vows

I am just swooning over Anthropologie's new line of wedding gowns, accessories and lingerie, BHLDN. Forget J.Crew's (what now seem like classically boring) gowns -- Anthro's BHLDN's line has such an ingrained romantic aesthetic and haute vintage feeling. I can see this strapless, organza and brown sequin gown paired with this silver Nautilus necklace for a beautiful beach wedding look. And these shoes? I DO! I've gotta find a groom!

COCKTAIL CHATTER: "Shopping Bulimia" - Disease or De-stress?

Recently the term "shopping bulimics" has been hitting the net with fire power. The terms refers to shoppers who "binge" by ordering a large amount of items from online retailers, before receiving the items and "purging" by returning the majority of the pieces (through free shipping, of course!).

I have to admit that I am definitely guilty of shopping bulimia. Scouring the latest on Net-A-Porter or Anthropologie.com has become somewhat of a ritual for me as I sit in bed and click through 'spring essentials' before I go to sleep.

While reading this NY Post article I just kept thinking, "this is me!" But I had never put a label on this strange consumerist cycle in which I often find myself. The actual process of having an entire store at your fingertips, clicking "Place Order," and then opening up your box of goodies a few days later is one that I am quite familiar with.

The process cures me of that itch to spend money but, in the end, doesn't have as much of an impact on my wallet because I, like my fellow "shopping bulimics," return the majority of my purchases. The things I do keep I put more thought into rather than count them among impulse purchases I may have made in-store. I can live with them online items for a few days (most online returns don't have to be made for 30 days) -- drape them over a chair or try them on with pieces I already have. I don't have to make the 10 minute impulse decision in the dressing room that might land me a new pair of trousers that are actually too short to wear with my suede, peep-toe heels.

Although this the process of returing adds extra work to retailers who must process these orders, ship them out (usually on their dime), and then process and repackage returns, in the end, they are getting product into customers' homes.

There's definitely something psychological associated to this cycle; although, for me, the jury's still out on whether this is a harmful "addiction" or just a way to cure the shopping tick.

SARTORIAL SANITY: Is Chanel Going Grunge?

Me thinks yes. Karl Lagerfeld's Fall/Winter 2011 collection for the usually clean and pristine fashion house is quite the opposite. From slouchy jackets and trousers to dark grays, blacks and emerald greens, Lagerfeld's color palette is super accessible while still retaining its high fashion rigueur.

Photos: Yannis Vlamos for Vogue

SARTORIAL SANITY: Louboutin Goes Upper East Side

Gasp! Christian Louboutin just named a new sizzling pair of stilettos after Blake Lively--they're called The Blake. Looks like this Gossip Girl has some friends in high places.

SARTORIAL SANITY: Get Naked This Spring

From Burberry to Alexander McQueen, it's no surprise that nude is more than just a subtle trend this spring. From neutral nudes in silk dresses, leather goods and patent footwear, naked is definitely in. Check out these pieces, all available at NET-A-PORTER, to get the look.