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Academy Award Exegesis 2013
This year, I can honestly say that I got what I wanted. My choice for best picture, best actor and best actress came through, somebody fell, Adele was a goddess, and David O. Russell didn’t get to gloat over his … Continue reading
Bergman
J Brand has started naming its pieces after famous people, offering an “Angelina Jumpsuit” and a “Halle Top.” But I’m only interested in the Bergman Leather Shorts. Obviously, these shorts are problematic. The length is awful and who wants to … Continue reading
Peplum Pants
Finally! How did we live without peplums on our pants? Now all my pants look so drab and minimalist. “A flounced peplum puts a ladylike touch on a pair of high-waisted alice + olivia pants, cut from figure-hugging mid-weight jersey. … Continue reading
Homeless Fashion and So Much More
This get-up comes from the new collection by InAisce, designed by a New Yorker called Jona. Here’s how Trendland describes the collection: Jona of InAisce developed a unisex line of clothes that melds the lines between mythical and avant garde fashion. Drawing … Continue reading
A Poll for the Ladies
Which one do you want more? or
The Unbearable Softness of Being
I went to see my psychiatrist when he returned from his three week vacation. Before I could make a peremptory statement about my hair, he said brightly: “New Hair!” He had no idea what I’ve been through, hair-wise. This is the … Continue reading
Gifts For Him II
If you’re shopping for a poseur, this is the best coffee table book ever (not counting the billion dollar Mohammed Ali enterprise by Taschen, of course.) At $1,450, it is a lavish waste of money, the better to showcase his pretensions to … Continue reading
A New Favorite Shopping Site
The ra webshop is heaven sent for people craving avant garde apparel. Everyone modeling the outfits looks completely insane, and the prices are sky-high. I was upset to find out that one of my favorite ‘pieces’ must have sold out, … Continue reading
If You Can Pronounce ‘Balmain’ Correctly
Before you complain about the $13,776 price tag, consider the close-up view of this vest: “Take your ___ cues from ___ and wear this ___ style with ____ attitude – think ___ pants and ____ heels.” Replace the missing words (the ones … Continue reading
Curated Jeans
These jeans by Cosmic Wonder are made of “used unprocessed” selvedge denim, with embroidered patchwork detail at the hem. (Notice how nicely the hem hangs in the photo below.) Complete this sentence: These jeans are worth $805 because ______________.