Monthly Archives: June 2009

Knock-off Shoes: Yes or No?

Seeing these Jeffrey Campbell shoes for $118 made me recall in sickening detail my quest for these shoes, below, by Acne. I think I paid around $450 for the Acne shoes, which I found at Opening Ceremony, a store that … Continue reading

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Word Fever

According to some website called Global Language Monitor, the English language will add its millionth word sometime on Wednesday. I’m predicting it will be a stupid one. Other language experts think it’s impossible to count the number of words in … Continue reading

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Both Ugly AND Versatile!

“A skirt and leggings in one, these acid-wash leggings feature a ruched miniskirt overlay and slash detail at legs.” YES!   The Shopbop copywriter is back on her game!

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Mr. Michigan: True Fiction

At the time, he was my physical ideal, the embodiment of my perfect fantasy. When I noticed him at the gym, my heart lurched. He was the image of Conan the Barbarian, but his flat baby face was much sweeter. … Continue reading

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What’s With the Auto-Erotic Asphyxiation?

You just have to ask, What the hell is wrong with these guys? Both Michael Hutchence and David Carradine would have no trouble getting laid. Or even, getting laid in some unconventional way. So why risk death just to get … Continue reading

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Mrs. Palin is Out of Her Mind

Mrs. Palin gave a speech the other day, appearing with her new BFF, Michael Reagan, who is one unhinged windbag. I know it’s distasteful, and also too it’s scary, but if you can gather your strength for a   few minutes,   … Continue reading

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Another Sacrilege

Apparently, a biopic of Jeff Buckley is in the works, with both Robert Pattinson and James Franco interested in the lead role.   Jeff’s mother is said to be overseeing the project.   Let’s just hope it’s a rumor, or that the … Continue reading

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German Craziness, Achtung

I LOVE Sven Marquardt, even though I don’t know what he’s talking about. He was a member of the underground fashion scene in East Germany, where he took photos like this one during the 80’s. Note the morbid aspect. Hipsterism … Continue reading

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Another Winner From Shopbop

This is the Pepper Skirt by Leyendecker, $297.   It managed to stump the Shopbop copywriter, who can usually rise to the occasion. She may be having some sort of mental breakdown, and who can blame her with shit like this … Continue reading

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When is Bitterness a Disorder?

Psychiatrists have defined a new subgroup of what is known as ‘adjustment disorders.’ Somewhat similar to post traumatic stress disorder, post traumatic embitterment disorder is triggered by a negative life event which “is experienced as a violation of basic beliefs … Continue reading

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