…as in right on. I saw this thing circulating about the Nostradamus of fashion in 1939. People sharing this quaint little black and white past-blast are doing what we all tend to do when uncovering time capsuled prognostications – laughing with the condescension of an elder or a parent who “knows better”. But, you know – predictions from the late 30’s weren’t terribly off. Were they? Difference here is that.. Read More
Bad HyJeans: Strange fashion hacks
How often do you wash your blue jeans? Fashion says… this is a trick question. And that you should never wash your jeans. Well, not never. But almost. Instead, major designers dabbling in denim fashion dictate a “once every few months” (if that) actual machine wash to keep crisp or whatever jeans are meant to do. And in between that? The advice is essentially an abbreviated gag reel of unconventional.. Read More
Fendi-Shui: Purse Placement Psychology
I’m hurting and half conscious when I float like a ghost into my morning physical therapy appointments. So, when the tech keeps taking my purse and putting it on a chair or table, I never get why she’s doing it. And I never ask questions either – because I dunno why I always put it on the floor. Yesterday I found out. “PURSE ON FLOOR IS MONEY OUT THE DOOR”.. Read More
Fashion Punchline: “Pursed” Lips
I get it. The trending Celine mini luggage bags are totes adorable (unintended pun; kept for fun). Still, I can’t get over the hovering punchline-by-design one of these would be on the shoulders or bent elbows of those who can’t really afford one on their net income, so they paid the other arm to get it. You: I don’t get it. Me: Oh, it’s nothing important… I just really, really,.. Read More
Abercrombie CEO Mike Jeffries.
Alright. Before we get this party started, let’s start with some laugh candy from forever ago (compliments of Mad TV) to show that this Abercrombie hoopla is nada new: Now, then… Although Abercrombie CEO Mike Jeffries is press-shy and your info on him might be limited to the few interviews he’s deigned to deliver (or more likely just a few memes floating around with a quote about how he’s ostracized.. Read More
2013 Spring style observations…
Don’t let all that March snow fool you. Warm weather is on its way. I hope. For many, spring break means bank breaking for new vacay ensembles. Regardless of my own funds (aka lack thereof), personal style (aka also lately lack thereof), and what’s “in” or not, I like to at least look at fashion and watch it evolve (or devolve in many cases), even if I can’t afford a.. Read More
“Clueless” Chronicles: Fashion facepalm retrospective
FIRST FASHION ENCOUNTERS I didn’t know what “label ho” even meant until college. Actually that’s a lie. I just lied. I mean, college was when I first fell in love with Michael Kors; but my mom has been into designer this and that ever since I was little. So I knew from early on that there was some kind of merit in distinguishing between a Coach handbag versus the other.. Read More
Courier Couture: Mailmen get makeovers in 2014
The first class mail you used to get on Saturdays may be arriving later now; however, soon the courier carrying it will be arriving fashionably late… Literally. That’s right. The USPS is about to get a style makeover by 2014 – a functional fashion line, complete with accessories and “smart apparel”. And what better way to reflect their motto about the elements never “keeping them from their appointed rounds” than.. Read More
Bieber booed for being late.
When you’re a regular 19 year old who is late to work, you’ll either get a lecture or let go. When you’re a 19 year old pop star who does it, however, nobody is going to let anything go. Case in point: Justin Bieber is seemingly receiving some serious crowd-hate after showing up on stage for his show… two hours late. Crowds of kids with curfews booed him en masse.. Read More
Fa(t)shion Faux Pas
July, 2010 – A slender woman, and frequent flyer, gets “booted” from her seat on Southwest airlines. Why? An obese 14 year old Vegas bound passenger needed said seat. Now, don’t get me wrong. I’m not here to spread hate to the overweight. I get it. You’ve got an obese mom, or, dad, or best friend – whatever. This isn’t about you; What bothers me the most is the lack.. Read More