I think I may have mentioned a few times that I'm not great with the whole "clothes" thing. And, usually I am fine with that, but sometimes it's apparent I need to dress it up a bit. Like for the upcoming holiday season. Now that my birthday is over, I am now left to ponder what all I have to do for the rest of the year.

I'm sure that I will have to go to at least one party, prolly more, just like you. Those can be anything from family obligations or office parties to drinking at the bars with friends to forget that you have to go to the family obligation/office parties or just whatever. I know I want to make getting ready for these things as painless as possible, so I think I need the easiest thing a girl can wear, a LBD (little black dress). However... two problems (*that I am certain you will agree with me on): 1) I don't wanna go out shopping for one & 2) I wanna spend my money on gifts & not a bunch on my clothing.

That said, I was happy I got the info on an upcoming event that would save me a bunch of headache (*and cash). The invitation-only, online boutique store Rue La La "will launch the exclusive ELLE Little Black Dress Boutique on Monday, November 23 at 11AM" and it will only run for *48* hours, with savings from 30% up to 80% off retail prices. This event has "Rue La La partnered with Violet Moon Gaynor, Senior Fashion & Accessories Editor at Elle.com, to hand pick 16 dresses from top fashion designers creating a covetable selection of LBDs":

• Badgley Mischka
• Carmen Marc Valvo
• Laundry
• Robert Rodriguez

Now, I know that I said it was "invitation-only", but please - am I really gonna tease you with this info if you can't get it for yourself? Hell no. So, I have an invitation code that lets you get signed up at Rue La La before the big event on Monday. But, I'll only let you use it if you promise to take a pic of you in your new LBD heading out to party it up, okay? Okay.

I swear, this rainy, not rainy - just cloudy, oh wait, it's 45 degrees, no, wait - it's 74 degrees weather here in Oklahoma is doing a number on my skin - esp my legs. They are like itchy scratchy all the time, esp since I wear jeans over'em daily. Well, over the weekend, I had a chance to try a new body moisturizer from UK company, Rodial, called crème de la crème.

They say, "shea butter and vitamin E rich and nourishing body moisturiser, helps firm, hydrate and restore skin’s elasticity, instantly absorbed it gives a long lasting hydration and calms irritation or reaction caused by sun, cold and wind." So, that sounds good to me and my crazy legs, and gave it a whirl. I gotta say that I really liked the way that it absorbed right in, and didn't leave me feeling all heavy and greasy. But it didn't absorb in so much that I felt like it didn't do any good and that my legs were just sponges, either. Nice middle ground. I'm going to keep using and see if it helps keep the dry itchies at bay, but I wanted to let you know that I had tried it - esp since I am going to let you in on a secret. See, HauteLook.com, the online, exclusive, limited time only, sale shop is having a sale on Rodial today and tomorrow (October 19th and 20th, 2009). During the sale, members can pick up Rodial products anywhere from 45% to 60% off (regular prices), including the crème de la crème that I am trying out now. But, if you are not a member, don't worry - I have a special invite code just for you - Click Here! - so you can try this stuff out, too.