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Me and Jane
A few months ago, several people sent me links to an interview with Jane Aldridge of Sea of Shoes, depicting her as a narcissistic, clueless Mean Girl. They probably hoped I would take to my blog, going Nah nah, Jane got … Continue reading
As if.
This skirt makes me want to kill myself. But wait. Here is the rear view: “A patchwork of True Religion denim forms this flowing, vintage-inspired maxi skirt. Slant hip pockets detail the front, and inky-blue pocket shadows darken the back.” … Continue reading
Word Usage: Count the Crimes
Here’s a beaded cat-ear headband for $1,290 at net-a-porter, but that’s not the problem. Here’s the description: There are so many things wrong in this one paragraph! I counted six word crimes, and you may find that I passed some … Continue reading
Let’s Do the Math
Admit that these shoes are perfect for me. They’re flat, they’re pointy, they’re an impractical color. They are screaming my name. Plus, they’re on sale, reduced from $850 to $340! I would be saving $510! But I know it’s wrong … Continue reading
Jeffrey Campbell “Cleata”
Customer review: “I loove this shoe! I purchased it for my bday and wore it with vintage ripped shorts and a collared, quarter-length, oversized, pale yellow shirt and it BANGED!! However, I must add that this shoe is very versatile and … Continue reading
Betrayed by Shopbop
One of my few pleasures in life has been cruelly eradicated by the fuckers at Shopbop. They have completely changed their format, replacing our favorite models with a bunch of Nobodies and removing the boxes that separated the images. Where … Continue reading
Rocking the Prom Dress
I wore this silk chiffon prom dress on Friday night and felt like a fairy princess. I was smugly thinking “Ha, not bad for 68!” but then I remembered that I’m 58. At the end of the evening, I had … Continue reading
Effortless
Okay, fine, at first glance they’re ugly but wait for the description: “A softly pleated waistband flows into an effortless, wide-leg silhouette on these denim culottes.” We’ve all come to associate “effortless” with “chic,” so maybe our brains are supposed … Continue reading
Douche or Dreamboat?
I can’t tell you how many times I have seen this picture and thought, “Who the fuck is this guy and why is he everywhere?” I have just now inadvertently discovered his identity: Francois Verkerk, a model. I was pretty sure … Continue reading
Enough With the Orange
I didn’t need Pantone to tell me their choice for Color of the Year. There has been nothing but orange around for months. You can call it Tangerine Tango or whatever you want, but it’s still orange and we don’t … Continue reading