In the November issue of GQ, editor Jim Nelson writes about the "Animal House"-esque photos taken of American contractors in Afghanistan who were supposed to be taking care of the American embassy. He makes crass jokes of their immaturity and revolting intolerance, initially mimicking the voice of an unimaginative homophobe, but ultimately ripping them for the irony and backwardness of their message. This award-winning editor's article still gives me chills all the way down to the final line.

Please note: unless you like your sensibilities sufficiently offended, read the article all the way through.
 
The first Australian to show in Paris, Dinnigan's Spring line makes Greek-style draping look luxurious, yet it doesn't intimidate and thus almost every piece could please the masses. Mark my words, her gowns will make the rounds at next season's award shows. The contrast between the lace and corsets set a top the eyelet pattern and loosely-structured A-line skirts is divine. Also, those tights are a must-have and a great transition staple for the the mucky days of March and April.

Oh, and in case you're in need, she has the perfect mermaid dress.
 
Check out Ramit Sethi's Money Diaries, the perfect dessert to sate the personal finance obsessive in all of you. I've been reading the diaries since their inception. You're welcome.

Oh yeah, Ramit is the author of the New York Times best-selling book "I Will Teach You to Be Rich."