I understand that most of the world is currently obsessed with Lady Gaga. I get it. That doesn’t mean that I’m any different. I saw her show on Monday night in St. Paul and it was nothing short of faboo! The outfits, the theatrics, the jazzy pop music with an almost-sinister twist—Lady Gaga’s show was just too much fun for words. The entire evening was enchanted, intriguing and made me wonder, “What would happen if Lady Gaga was president?”

:: A leotard with ripped fishnets would be the national uniform of choice. On special occasions, we could spice things up with wands and festive hats.

:: The wig industry would grow to over one million times its current size.

:: “Alejandro” would become the most popular baby name. (Move over, Emily! So passé.)

:: The constitution would read, “We the Little Monsters of the United States, in order to form a more perfect Dance Party…”

Ahhh….a girl can dream (with all the glitter, hairspray and fake eyelashes she’s got). And while it might seem so fantastical to imagine Gaga as president for a minute or two, she’s well placed exactly where she is right now—as the best entertainer of the decade.

Here's a photo I took of Gaga as she sat at the piano and sang. Her slower songs at the piano, while very different than the upbeat craziness of the rest of the show, was one of my favorite parts.

Hats (and wigs) off to Gaga for a great show in Minnesota!

Our first ever private shopping event is next Thursday, August 19th at Il Vostro Boutique in Edina, Minnesota! I can't wait. And I certainly hope you (and your stylish, sophisticated self) can join me for this fun evening! To help you find some adorable, stylish duds, Il Vostro is taking 20% off the entire store.

At the first ever Pretty and Poor Private Shopping Event, you'll get 20% off the entire store!

That's why it's so important you show up! We'll share some laughs, some cupcakes, and naturally, some great deals!

Can't wait! Email me with any questions. Or see previous posts about the event for even more details!

No. This is not a post about drugs. This, like so many of my posts, highlights my new favorite trend (and no, it’s not drugs).

My new favorite trend for spring and summer is the LSD. Not the kind popular with rock stars in the seventies. I’m talking about the Little Striped Dress.

As girls, we’re constantly adding to our collection of LBD’s—you know, those little black dresses that are safe, flattering and seem to go with everything. But if you’re looking for a summer piece that’s current, versatile and fun to wear, look no further than the LSD. I recently bought an LSD. (Even though my good judgment kept saying, “Emily, remember the last time you wore horizontal stripes? You were mistaken for a cruise ship in family photos.” Okay, that’s an exaggeration. But horizontal stripes are not the most flattering pattern on everyone.) The truth is, I love my LSD. It is flattering (no double-wide effect). It is extremely versatile (I wore mine at least four times on vacation). And it made me feel like a sexy, summer wonder.

Here’s me, hamming it up in my LSD. (Please note: I'm probably talking to someone super-important in this picture, such as my boyfriend or the president.)

Here are some options you can purchase, too! And the best news? There are literally tons of LSD options available for well under $100! Both of these come in way under that mark.

Click here for more information about the little striped dress above, from Bloomingdale's, and more options like it.

Click here to check out this option and see others like it!

I've given you the scoop, now get out there find yourself the perfect LSD! Happy shopping!

Two years ago, I dropped my big, swanky watch into a toilet full of pee (my own pee, thankfully) at a sushi restaurant. Since then, I’ve been on a quest for a sparkly new timepiece for my wrist. With so many watch options and so many styles available, choosing a bauble has been a difficult task for me. And alas, I’ve kept putting it off.

Let’s be honest, most of the watches I really like aren’t really within my budget. (They’ll totally be within my budget in 10 years, but for now they’re more aspirational goals than anything.) The Chanel J12? Love it. The Rolex Yachtmaster? Dig it. Anything big and chunky with lots of diamonds or flashy metallics? Sign me up.

Over the weekend I found myself at the mall with my best friend. While sucking down an iced latte and doing some shopping in Nordstrom, something caught my eye in the jewelry department. It was the case of Toy Watches. They were big, blinged-out, colorful, dazzling. And there was one that stood out from the rest. Well, actually there were two very similar watches that stood out from the rest: white, blinged-out Plasteramic watches with big faces. One had about 90% more bling than the other. I tried them on. They both looked great on my wrist. And since I’d been having a challenging couple of weeks, I decided that I needed to add one of these lovely watches to my life. (It should be noted that jewelry is so much more agreeable than people.)

Surprisingly, I actually had trouble deciding between the watch with reasonable bling and the one with out-of-control bling. But in the end I went with my roots and picked the watch that looked like it should belong to a rapper’s girlfriend. As I was wearing it out of the store, a couple of ladies stopped me to comment me on my watch. That’s when I knew I'd made a good decision.

This blinged-out Plasteramic by Toy Watch is now adorning my wrist! Since Sandra Bullock made this watch famous in The Blind Side it has been a hot commodity and sold out online and in stores throughout the country. Guess it was my lucky day! Let’s see if I can keep it out of the toilet...

Yeah. I bought a watch to make myself feel good. And you know what? It worked.

It was recently brought to my attention that people think I’m a snob. That’s funny. Someone told me that when they think of me and my wardrobe, they think of Neimans, Saks, Nordstrom and Burberry. They told me that I’d probably never buy clothes at Target or step foot in a Wal-Mart. While I do buy some key pieces from the more affluent stores of the world, there are a host of very unsnobby stores that I shop at. For example:

Wal-Mart: I love Wal-Mart. (I have a feeling that everyone is going to lash out irrationally, but hear me out.) I grew up in the south and Wal-Mart is a way of life there. And guess what? Everything is so cheap at Wal-Mart. When I pay the bare minimum for boring stuff like toilet paper, I have more money left over for things like handbags and cashmere. Don’t you dare judge me.

Target: I actually find a lot of cute clothes at Target from time to time. My friend Maggie is the queen of finding cute purchases at Target, but for me it’s more hit or miss. Some notable purchases include an adorable burgundy sweater dress, brown riding boots and a hound’s-tooth skirt.

K-Mart: They sell Martha Stewart stuff, so of course they’re cool. Martha Stewart’s Christmas décor is some of the most adorable around during the holidays. Last year she had a fabulous assortment of sequined birds and pastel bulbs that made my tree look adorable.

Dollar Tree: This might be the biggest shocker of the group, but I love Dollar Tree. It’s my guilty pleasure. They have so much candy that’s only $1. So many little do-dads that no person would ever need—and those are only $1, too. And one time I found Banana Boat Sunless Tanner at Dollar Tree. It was only $1. The best Dollar Tree finds, however, are the seasonal ones: the Halloween decorations, Christmas flair and Easter finds.

And you know what? I might occasionally even be spotted in a thrift store. So yes, I can rock a Trina Turk dress paired with Coach shoes one day, and a dress from Target the next. Good fashion isn’t necessarily about where you shop, it’s about wearing things with confidence and making them your very own.

I have a strange obsession with glasses. I love them. I think it’s because I view them as another accessory (and you know how much I love accessories). But here’s the thing, I don’t wear glasses. In fact, I think part of my obsession stems from the fact that every time I go to the eye doctor, I secretly wish that he would say, “Well, looks like you’re gonna’ need glasses little lady.” But I usually only get a, “Well, looks like you’ve got 20/20 vision.”

I know I’m very lucky to have good eyesight. It’s hard being so perfect. (Sorry for those of you who just threw up in your mouth, I had to say it...I set myself up.)

This has been going on for a while now. In college, my friend and I were watching the movie Grease. She started to see parallels between our own group of friends and the cast of Grease. One of our friends was Sandy, another Rizzo and I just happened to be compared to the Marty Maraschino of the group…because one time I said, “Gosh, I wish I had glasses. I’d look so much smarter.” And in the movie Grease, Marty puts on a pair of glasses and says a very similar phrase.

Glasses are just awesome. I actually have a couple pairs lurking around my bedroom that have the lenses punched out. I use them for themed parties—the only time it’s really acceptable for someone who doesn’t wear glasses to wear glasses. Maybe someday I’ll stride into the optical, buy a sick pair of shades, get lenses without any prescription put into them and wear them around. And I’ll just tell everyone I’ve always worn glasses…like it’s no big deal.

I have a friend who supposedly wears glasses. Only thing is, I’ve never seen the glasses. For all I know, they don’t exist. I’m starting to believe it’s all a bluff and that like me, this person views glasses as an enviable perfect accessory.

So, what’s your take on glasses? Got ‘em? Love ‘em? Hate ‘em? Wish you had ‘em? Sport a really cute Dolce and Gabbana pair like a girl I work with? Or an adorable Chanel pair like my best friend wears?

If you see me rocking a pair of intelligent looking Versace frames next week, chances are my eyesight is still fine…I just felt the need to accessorize my life even further.

It’s rare that I discover a miracle product (or maybe I just don’t like to tell all my secrets). That’s because I believe that most beauty comes from confidence and an inner energy that some possess (it’s true…just take a look at some of the “beautiful people” you know). But occasionally, I discover a product that makes me believe in all things superficial. My latest obsession is Lorac TANtalizer Body Bronzing Luminizer. It. Is. Simply. Amazing. It completely changed my beliefs about body shimmer lotions and bronzers. When I rub down in this silky-smooth serum, I instantly look tanned, toned and (yes) like a celebrity.

My boss has been recommending this product for months now and I’ve been reluctant to try it because there’s really no use in trying to fake a tan during Minnesota Januarys. But during the weekend I broke down, went to Sephora and shelled out $30 for a bottle of this bronzy goodness. Good call. Before heading out on Saturday night I rubbed it on my arms and chest. I was surprised by how well it blended into my skin without streaking or smuding. Plus, it barely took a smidge! At this rate, the PPW on the Lorac TANtalizer would be much much cheaper than trips to the tanning salon (and a lot healthier). And when I’d finished rubbing this all over the top half of my body, I couldn’t stop myself—I did my legs (even though I’d be wearing tights) and my stomach (even though I wasn’t necessarily flaunting that) and the results were just as pleasing. And the semi-sparkly color didn’t rub off throughout the night or in bed. It stayed right where it belonged—on me.

So whether I’m pasty (like I am right now) or have a sun-kissed glow (like I normally have in the summer) this product will make my skin look ravishing and, to be honest, quite tantalizing. I’ve never been able to fake an instant, glowing tan so well. And with the TANtalizer in my beauty arsenal, I don’t think I’ll ever need to.

Click here to get your own bottle or stop by your local Sephora. And remember. It’s rare that I share a beauty secret this good—so consider yourself lucky.

Head on over to Denim Debutante to read my guest post about Juicy Couture denim. Jaime, who's in charge over at Denim Debutante, is arguably my favorite denim blogger. There's hardly a thing this girl doesn't know about jeans. Enjoy the post and make sure to leave some comments for Jaime to read!