You fashion bloggers have so infiltrated my consciousness that the moment I saw this ’80s Yves Saint Laurent bolero … $325 on eBay …I thought of Queen Michelle and HER vintage, puffy-sleeved bolero. Queen Michelle, ruler of Kingdom of Style If this were an episode of Law & Order, and I were playing the schizophrenic…
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Getting Medieval on Your Asses
Here are two amusing blogs for history buffs. Got Medieval (I was thrilled by the medieval lolCat) Geoffrey Chaucer Hath a Blog (rarely updated, but the archives are a must for any English major who read Chaucer in the original)
Wrap It Up and Put a Bow on It
Designer Kit Pistol has cute patent-leather bows for those of you who like to stick doodads in your hair.
A Shorts Story
While researching shiny shorts, I found these cute shorts by Kate Moss for Topshop.
A Red Leopard Doesn’t Change Its Spots
David Szeto top $342, down from $685, on Net-a-Porter Sweater from Jennine’s Etsy store $18.99 (Doesn’t Jennine look spectacular modeling it?) If you don’t care for red leopard, perhaps you should try some Def Leppard. UPDATED TO ADD: Got some red leopard pants for you here.
I Thought I Looked Purrfect
Well, it turns out WWD didn’t think I was a hot pussy in my vintage Patrick Kelly dress! I never expected the average person to appreciate that drag-a-licious gown, but being on a “Disaster Area” page next to Susan Sarandon exceeded my wildest hopes and dreams. Mee-Wow!(That WAS a very tight dress and not a…
Shadows and Dust, Leather and Ruffles
Last month, I was infatuated with the ruffled leather jacket by Shadows and Dust in Craig’s photo of Amanda de Simone. Photo from Altamira NYC I contacted Shadows and Dust and they referred me right back to Amanda, who happens to be their rep here in New York. Sadly, I didn’t rock the jacket like…
Searching for Answers
I feel compelled to respond to a few more search terms that have led people to this blog. How much does jewelry designers make? Well, some designers does make a lot and some does make a little. It does depend on a variety of factors. I does not recommend it as a get-rich-quick scheme. Lady…
Hot Links
I’ve got something for everyone today. For bloggers who have gotten nasty comments: Gala Darling’s helpful post on dealing with negativity. (By the way, does everyone know that Val from Life of a Valley Girl has shut down her blog due to stalking?) For latex-loving pervs and fashionistas: Eli at Thrift Eye has got shiny…
Ossie Clark in Cabaret
Last night, I watched one of my favorite movies, Cabaret, for the first time in years. I was thrilled to realize that Liza Minnelli was wearing the blouse version of an Ossie Clark dress that I own. Liza wearing Ossie in Cabaret My Ossie dress I still love the choreography for “Mein Herr.” Mein Herr