I still love some of the fashions I wore in the early ’80s: Day-Glo Stephen Sprouse Clogs Skinny jeans Pistol belts Gladiator sandals Anything from Trash & Vaudeville or Fiorucci Lace-up boots Motorcycle jackets But I have no desire for jazz shoes. I’m also over buffalo-plaid shirts, despite my 1983-1984 enthusiasm for one blue and…
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Lace Up Like Vintage Madonna (and WendyB)
I’ve got vintage music style on my mind this week: first, Janis Joplin, then Debbie Harry. Now, the lace-up booties and mid-calf granny boots I’m seeing are reminding me of Madonna’s 1985 footwear. Barneys has a cut-out style by L’Wren Scott that’s a higher-heeled, gray version of the black Peter Fox booties I had in…
“Things Are Easy When You’re Big in Japan”
I’ve got the 1984 song “Big in Japan” by Alphaville stuck in my head. Before it was a song, “big in Japan” was a mocking description of rock bands that weren’t successful at home in the U.S. or U.K., but were popular in Japan. The Japanese fans were considered a poor consolation prize. Personally, I’d…
Easter Egg Eyebrows
Forget about the traditional Easter bonnet. Today is the day to try out the Peeptastic pastel eyebrows seen on the Balenciaga runway last month. CLICK FOR BABY-BLUE EYEBROWS. When I saw the Balenciaga pictures, I immediately thought of my gorgeous friend Kara Baby and her gorgeous sister Stephanie Baby. No, their last name isn’t really…
The Real Stuff
Madonna was wearing some awesome arm bands during her concerts this week. That reminded me I’d been meaning to share this real latex (not just latex-looking) arm band from Betty La Bamba with you. Keep an eye on Betty’s Etsy shop for other genuine latex items.
The Hardest-Working Woman in Show Biz
Here are two pictures I took of Madonna in concert at Madison Square Garden Tuesday night. Every time I see her perform, I think, “I really must work out more.” Anyone who wondered why I failed to wear rubber bangles to the show can read my sad reason here.
Strike a Fashion-Blogger Pose
Here’s what I’m wearing to see Madonna tonight. Same rolled-up Acne jeans Old Prada bootsSplendid t-shirtVintage Stephen Sprouse jacket I was having some serious ’80s nostalgia so I got out my earrings from 1984: the heart-locket earring you see Madonna wearing in the Borderline video, and a guitar-pick earring given to me by the first…
Voila!
Hold onto your hats! You’re about to see my rolled-up, baggy jeans at last. Here’s the outfit I wore to see Madonna at Madison Square Garden last night. Acne “Generic Girl” jeansMichael Stars t-shirtSteve J & Yoni P hand-painted jacket13-year-old Prada shoes I am assuming the traditional fashion blogger pose by coyly looking down at…
In Honor of Madonna’s 50th Birthday
I have a Madonna concert t-shirt that’s older than some of you bloggers. Click the photo to see what year the shirt is from Speaking of people who weren’t born when I bought my t-shirt, congratulations to Style Rookie, Childhood Flames, Fashion Robot, Fashion Toast, That’s Just My Vibe and Fashion Pirates who are all…
Happy Birthday, Madonna
Madonna is 49 today, and I remember listening to her when she was 26. To be exact, I remember listening to her on vinyl, in the basement of my parents’ house, with my friend Brian whom I tutored in Spanish. I also remember going to her show at Radio City instead of my high school…