Here are two more dresses that could have been worn to the superheroes-themed Met Costume Institute Gala. Neither of these would have been as fabulous as a full-on Catwoman look, but they would have been better suited to the theme than the very ordinary dresses that were worn by most of the women. (Note to…
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Keeping an Eye on eBay
Check out this bold ’60s shift with matching coat. It’s so Stephen Sprouse! Click on the photos to get to the auction. This Bastille-Day-themed Lanvin dress is perfect for one of you Francophiles. And for those willing to shell out the big bucks, I think this origami-like Zandra Rhodes jacket is exquisite. If you’re going…
Anna, Call Me
What happened at the superhero-themed Costume Institute Ball last night? Everyone interpreted “superhero” to mean “pretty strapless dress.” Boring! The only ones who dressed to impress me were Anna Wintour, Amber Valletta, Rachel Bilson and Christina Ricci. Embed from Getty Images Where were the leggings, the masks, the vintage Mugler? And while I’m asking questions,…
Trippy
I couldn’t resist buying this psychedelic top for $18 on Etsy. Check out seller Ruby Bandicoot’s other offerings here. Or get a trippy top of your own from another seller. On a completely unrelated topic, thanks to Maggie for sending me this must-see “Facebook in Reality” video!
Summer Is Coming
How fabulous is this vintage Giorgio Sant’Angelo bathing suit with matching pants (and top)? $350 at Dorothea’s Closet Vintage
Great Ossie Clark Dress on eBay UK
I have this style and it’s beautiful. Photo from seller This is how it looks hemmed. Photo from a few years ago
FAIL.
Just say no to Courtney Love in an Ossie Clark dress. (I have the same style, different colors.)
I, Max.
My gorgeous sister Terri Berry and her handsome husband Tim Berry are the proud parents of a rescued Pekingese named Max. When they first got him, I congratulated her on his unique name. Then I suggested she liven it up by giving him a middle initial and last name too. “Max E. Pad” has a…
Deja Vu All Over Again
While browsing eBay instead of working on my website like I should be doing, I came across this vintage dress. Source: Brown Bettie Vintage “You remind me of someone,” I said to the dress. What!? I can talk to dresses if I like. Jebus! Don’t judge. Anyway, sure enough, here is its sweater soulmate, made…
Hanging Out With Christian Francis Roth
Thanks to this blog, I got to meet my favorite ’90s designer, Christian Francis Roth. We had a lovely dinner at Landmarc in Tribeca. Isn’t he cute?(I’m wearing an Ossie Clark top.)