Gorgeous Rugs on Sale

I am definitely no longer a “teen”, but one of my favorite online shops has to be Pottery Barn Teen (or PBTeen). They’re running a sale on some of the prettiest rugs right now, including this Nottingham Floral Rug, which is down to $499 from its regular price of $599. That’s for the 8×10 foot size, which would be perfect in any room. In my house, anyway.

Loving: Arden B. Dresses

So I haven’t posted about dresses in a while- and the truth is that I’ve been more comfy in my jeans lately. But seriously, check out the adorable dresses over at Arden B. (not to be confused with Agnes B., of course). Shown here, the Animal Print Ruffle Dress ($88).

Twilight DVD

I’m not ashamed to admit it: on our four year anniversary, my husband and I watched Twilight. Okay, so I took him to watch it- but he really didn’t resist either. He even enjoyed himself.

I never thought the books were well-written, but I did find the story engaging. The movie, on the other hand, was done very well. And Robert Pattinson? Mmm.

Not surprising, then, to show you what I’ve just ordered: the two-disc special edition of Twilight- which means more Edward and Bella around here. And just look at what’s included:

Audio commentary by Catherine Hardwicke, Kristen Stewart, and Robert Pattinson (!)
Muse music video: “Super Massive Black Hole”
Paramore music video: “Decode”
Linkin Park music video: “Leave Out All the Rest”
Five extended scenes with director introductions
Five deleted scenes with director introductions
Seven-part documentary: “The Adventure Begins: The Journey from Page to Screen”
Comic-Con “fandom” piece
Comic-Con NY sizzle reel
Three trailers
Penelope trailer

The two-disc Twilight Special Edition DVD is $22.99 from Amazon »

P.S. While you’re at it, go ahead and order the Twilight Soundtrack- an awesome collection of tunes, and one of my favorite soundtracks ever.

I Heart Confessions

You know I mean Sophie Kinsella’s Confessions of a Shopaholic, of course- the book series that truly understands how some girls, present company included, have a hard time hiding their love of all things shopping.

With the world economy being what it is, however, I have to admit that I was a little wary of the new film based on the first book of the series. Would the subject matter be in poor taste, in these days when even Vogue is publishing lists of “gifts below $10″?

Turns out, I had nothing to worry about: the film - like the book- is fun, smartly done, and most importantly, entertaining. As I sat through the movie, watching the adorable Isla Fisher being adorable, I forgot about my own- er- shopaholicness. Some things were over the top, yes, but the book prepared me for that. I’m looking forward to the sequel(s) now.

Did you see Confessions of a Shopaholic? What did you think?

A Stylish 2009

Ooh yes, it’s 2009- and while things have been quiet here at Something Stylish, I assure you it’s for very good reason: we’re ready to roll out quite a lot of new features, change some things around, and all in all give you a better Something Stylish, more appropriate for the new year and what style really means in this somewhat crazy economy.

Happy New Year, all- hope you had lovely, stylish Holidays!