Monthly Archives: October 2010

The Nose Ring

Posted on October 9, 2010 by Sister Wolf

“The only antidote to mental suffering is physical pain.” Karl Marx Many years ago, I got my nose pierced. I think I was going through a rough period, because I remember my husband barging into the tattoo parlor to finish … Continue reading →

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Fashion Editor Style

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Sister Wolf

A young child might look at this photo and say, “Oh, look, clowns!” But we know better. Our next reader challenge is Fashion Editor Style. Can you look effortlessly crazy, chic, snooty, and age-inappropriate? Then get someone to take your … Continue reading →

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Dictator Chic

Posted on October 7, 2010 by Sister Wolf

Libyan leader Col. Muammar al-Qaddafi knows how to rock several different looks without missing a trick. As far as I’m concerned, we can take our style cues from him instead of Daphne Guinness, . From left to right: 1. The … Continue reading →

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By No Means Slutty

Posted on October 5, 2010 by Sister Wolf

I LOVE the text at Stylebop.com, a high-end shopping site based in Germany.   Maybe it’s the person who does the English translation, or maybe it’s silly in German too.   There is always something to delight. For example: “no worries, this … Continue reading →

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Personal vs Political

Posted on October 5, 2010 by Sister Wolf

The poor boy who jumped off a bridge has captured the public imagination, and it’s easy to see why. For me, it has triggered symptoms of PTSD that are never far from the surface at the best of times. The … Continue reading →

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Morbid Awful Footwear plus DIY

Posted on October 4, 2010 by Sister Wolf

The shoes at Saks.com are like a festival of roadkill. I’ve always loved fur but something about this footwear trend is making me gag. I wonder how dogs react when they see these things approaching? I’ve tried to decide which … Continue reading →

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Gala Darling Wants Stuff

Posted on October 3, 2010 by Sister Wolf

Some helpful readers have alerted me to the Gala Darling wish list at Amazon.com, and it has been a revelation. Here I thought those wish lists were for books you wanted to read. The list of 348 items that Gala … Continue reading →

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Please Don’t Jump

Posted on October 2, 2010 by Sister Wolf

“Suicide is not a rational act. It is an act of desperation, carried out after a monumental struggle.“ If only we could all form a safety net for those who can’t see a way out of their suffering! Please Don’t … Continue reading →

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Shoe-Speak

Posted on October 1, 2010 by Sister Wolf

Ash studded heel sneaker bootie. $220 at Neiman Marcus. “When we saw these clever studded sneakers our wardrobe creativity couldn’t help but kick in and we know it’ll be the same for you.” Translated into English, the quote above means: … Continue reading →

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