What I Love About Stephen

I know I promised the scoop on my memorable first date with Stephen, and here it is! So sorry about the delay, but since I am usually a few days late for everything, and this is only one day late, according to LoulouLogic, that makes me early! Please forgive me if you operate on dull, boring clock time...
Now back to my favorite subject, Stephen. When he arrived to pick me up for our date, he looked so dapper he reminded me of Cary Grant or Cary Elwes or someone famous and very good looking like that! He wore this jacket and pants combo from Armani, but with just a button-down shirt underneath, and he's so much better looking than this model!

Also, I recognized his cologne, which is subtle and masculine and perfect. It's Acqua di Parma Essenza... Yummy! Then we had a lovely romantic dinner at a very, very nice restaurant. I'd love to tell you the name, but I am afraid the paparazzi will swarm us next time we are there. I am hoping it will become "our place!" (Even though it's my career as a hand model and all the good work I've done as a socialite that initially made me famous, since my publicist broke the news of the possible 2014 drop of my debut cabaret album, Loulou Rocks!, I can't go anywhere without the paparazzi following me! And Stephen is very very famous because his mother's great aunt was once photographed kissing Elvis! Also, his family is very distinguished and his father is in some kind of banking.) Anyway, after dinner, we went to his friend's housewarming party. He just bought a loft downtown (normally, I firmly stand behind my design philosophy that lofts are ugly, but his friend had hired a really, really good interior designer who made it look less, well, loft-y). We had a fabulous time and I was able to meet a few of his best guy friends, and they all seemed like really nice guys, which was obvious just by looking at them. Creeps do not wear corduroy or tweed, in my experience. We stayed at the party until almost 1 a.m., dancing and talking. I even had half a glass of champagne, but I drank it over the course of three hours, so I was only a little bit tipsy. There was just this buzz of electricity in the air all night long, and it wasn't just because Stephen's jacket was kind of staticky. It was the buzz of promise, of a future with a big white wedding and little Stephen Jr's running around. Did I write that out loud? I digress. I'll just wrap up by saying, once again, that it was definitely the best. date. ever.

The Male Loulou?

It. Was. The. Best. Date. Ever. I'll fill you in on all the date details tomorrow, when I hope to find a little sliver of an opening in my social calendar. In the meantime, let me just say that we have SO MANY IMPORTANT things in common. Here are just a few:
1. We both love pink! (I love a man who is in touch with his feminine side.)
2. We have both been to Los Angeles, and we both liked our hair better there!
3. We have both worn a Chanel fragrance at some point during our lives.

He's just like me, only he's a GUY. Amazing, right? And it gets BETTER, I promise! A bientot!

A Perfect Match

In just a few minutes, Stephen will be picking me up for our very first date, and I have spent the last 24 hours getting ready. Dating is hard work! First, I needed to find something absolutely incredible to wear. I wanted something understated, so it didn't look like I was trying too hard, so I chose this dress from Sass & Bide. It's beige - what could be more subtle than that?

Since the dress is so simple, the shoes had to be fierce and fabulous - leopard print Louboutins!

I needed a pop of color. Ta da! A red silk clutch from Alexander McQueen.

This Stephen Webster cocktail ring will keep my fingers from looking so bare. Hopefully, the big rock on my finger will give my Stephen (love how that sounds!) the right idea!

For my face, I picked up Dior's new Evening Gold collection. So chic!

After my Red Carpet Facial, I got a mani/pedi, a massage, an eyebrow shaping, lash tint and perm, deep conditioning treatment and style, a body scrub and a wrap. I've also been drinking lots of water and using tons of moisturizer so that my skin looks more youthful. (Sshhhhh... I'll be 22 in March. I guess you can't stay 15 forever!)

Sooooo excited about tonight! I can't wait to see what Stephen will be wearing! Details tomorrow - promise!

The Scoop on the New Boyfriend!

Okay, I know everyone's DYING to know who Loulou is dating, but the last 24 hours have been such a whirlwind that I've hardly had a moment to write! His name is Stephen (pronounced Ste-FAHN, as a nod to his French heritage - his mother's cousin has a vacation home in St Barths!) and I met him yesterday morning when I was scouring Soho for this chic little new boutique that is so exclusive there is no sign or anything. Anyway, I was lost, and the GPS on my phone told me to head east, so naturally I turned right because that's always where east is. I am so glad I have a good sense of direction! Anyway I was so focused on my mission (I can be so driven sometimes it's scary!) that I wasn't paying attention and ran smack into him. It was like something out of a Mentos commercial! It was love at first sight, the only kind I believe in anyway. (Who wants to wait until someone grows on you, like a fungus, before deciding it's love?) Of course it was mutual. He didn't even seem to mind the fact that I was only wearng my thirty-minute-face. You know it's love when a guy likes you even when you are wearing next-to-no makeup. Sigh. So we got to talking, and it turns out his roommate at Brown was my sister Lana's ex-boyfriend's former rugby teammate's twin brother. Wow! I can't believe we've managed to miss each other all these years! We continued our chat at a coffee shop and I confess I forgot all about my errand. Our first official date is tomorrow night (dinner and a party) but we've already spoken on the phone three times and he has sent me 7 1/2 texts (I don't think "LOL" counts as a real text). Off to get ready now. I only have 24 hours to prepare for the big night!

Status: In a (Squeaky New!) Relationship

Can't talk now... I have a boyfriend! More on the (new, improved) man of my dreams tomorrow!

Bags are Better than Boyfriends, Part Deux

Now that I have endured four days of singleness, I have a whole new perspective on the life of the single girl, and it's not easy. You have to attend parties and premieres solo, and answer mean questions about why Bruce didn't appreciate your unique Eau. You have to hold your own door open. And you have to buy yourself jewelry. But somehow I can always find a silver lining in every fur coat, and here it is: You can shop as much as you want, and no one, except your pesky accountant Howard, can say anything about it. The stores must go on, and I am here to make sure they do! And since I consider it my civic duty to boost the economy, here are a few bags that will help you make the credit card companies so happy!

6. Jimmy Choo "Ubai" Clutch, $595: This bag is sparkly and pretty, like jewelry for your hand. And since my hand is currently rock-free, this will do nicely in a pinch!

7. Fendi Floral Baguette, $1960: This slim straw bag is embroidered with colorful flowers. Just looking at it makes me long for sundresses and warm summer days, walking hand in hand with Bruce. Or was that Baylin? Or Boris?

8. Prada Rete Metal Mini Bag, $2100: When I see art of this caliber, I am reminded of all that is good in the world, and my heart is filled with gratitude. Thank you, Miuccia.

9. Bottega Veneta Woven Satin Minaudiere, $1220: This bag is so pretty it's inspired me to ignore my own "blue is for bores" rule, just this once!

10. Christian Louboutin Pave Clutch, $1295: It wouldn't be a Loulou List if my future friend Christian did not show up at least once. This stunning metal framed bag has the cutest little red-soled-pump closure! Magnifique!

Bags are Better than Boyfriends

Being single really does free up your time to do all sorts of useful, helpful, interesting things! Only today I managed to buy half a dozen cardigans, phoned up three friends to dish about Bruce, and reread the entire first 12 pages of this September's issue of Vogue. I also managed to squeeze in some time in the bathtub and a trip to the coffee shop on the corner. All this in ONE day. But don't be intimidated just because I seem to have it all together. None of this fabulousness would be possible without my most cherished accessory: a handbag. With several showstopping new pairs of shoes, my closet is practically begging me to buy a handbag or two to keep them company! Here, a selection of my favorite bags of the season:

1. Alexander McQueen Britannia Patent Leather Clutch, $1525: Since I plan to be a member of a royal family someday, I try to dress the part. This cheeky (just practicing my British lingo!) red clutch is edgy and girly at the same time - classic McQueen.

2. Anya Hindmarch Marano Mirrored Leather Clutch, $530: Anya invented the bags with the photographs on them, but don't hold that against her. This glam little bag is perfect for parties, and it doubles as a mirror, so it's practical too!

3. Valentino Rose Shopper, $1595: Valentino is my very favorite bag designer, I think. His styles are the girliest, what with the bows and flowers and things. This bag has a huge rose on it, and it's the prettiest pale pink! What could be more Loulou-esque?

4. Marc Jacobs Alexis Sequin and Leather Clutch, $1095: This bag combines black leather with golden sequins, which means its cool and sparkly all at the same time. Marry me, Marc.

5. Jimmy Choo "Candy" Clutch, $550: I love this chic little envelope of a bag for its superglossy finish and shocking pink shade. This bag would be fabulous with something more conservative, which might make it the only good reason I've ever found to wear navy.

More beautiful bags tomorrow, I promise!