Monthly Archives: March 2011

The Ugly Pig Diversion!

Did Daphne Guinness call Victoria Beckham an Ugly Pig or not, that is the question.   And what a welcome distraction! I needed to cleanse my brain’s palate, between world crises, and the Daphne-Posh imbroglio is the perfect sorbet. When you … Continue reading

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J. JS Lee

Monastic minimalism from J. JS Lee for Fall 2011. You could add color to these elegant somber looks with the bright green suede boots we are   all waiting for. And you can add the brand’s black  leather  satchel, for a chic  masculine  look with … Continue reading

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Life Goes On

Isn’t is weird to see people going on about their business while a disaster devastates  one part of the world and a ruthless massacre takes place somewhere else? If you follow twitter, the incongruous tweets illustrate how most people go right … Continue reading

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Anywhere Out of the World

by Charles Baudelaire This life is a hospital in which each patient is possessed by the desire to change beds.   One wants to suffer in front of the stove and another believes that he will get well near the window. … Continue reading

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Move Over Godfrey and Andrej: David Chiang

He’s hot, Asian, and androgynous. He’s friends with Andrej. Maybe they talk about their hair? If the Lord didn’t want me to long for David Chiang, He wouldn’t have given me eyes.

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Open-Back Boots

I was going to pose the question, “These boots would be good for ___”, but Net-a-porter has already explained it! “LD Tuttle’s open-back taupe leather boots exude directional downtown cool.” So the mystery is solved.   They are good for for … Continue reading

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What Do We Want From Charlie Sheen?

Even though we’re sick of him, admit it, we’re not  through  with him.   There’s already an app to block out Sheen and Sheenisms, so you’ll never have to see his name or face again online. At the same time, there is a … Continue reading

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The Unbearable Luxury of Hermes

My key impression of the Hermes Fall 2011 photos was : This shit is for rich people who want you to know it. The outfits scream. “Fuck you! I have money!” Other designers also reek of big money but at  least  it’s … Continue reading

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Tomboy Style

Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2011 My first reaction to this collection was: Give me those fucking shoes! It’s nothing to do with trends. I can’t walk in heels and a nice pointy oxford is my holy grail. This whole Teddy … Continue reading

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Nothing but Good

I love my Tumblr! It is nothing but beautiful or evocative images that I wanted to keep in one place. No 90s, no irony, no pictures of dead people in bathtubs,   or tattooed bikers or teenagers wearing Indian feather headdresses … Continue reading

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