Category Archives: Fashion

The Tyranny of Beauty

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Sister Wolf

This photo in the Daily Mail is accompanied by the tragic story of twins who have suffered from anorexia for twenty years.   It’s a disturbing story that touches on sibling rivalry, parental enabling, and the failure of all mechanisms to … Continue reading →

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Asian Beauty and Racism

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Sister Wolf

I’m looking forward to V Magazine’s “Asian Issue,” available May 12. Ten per cent of the proceeds will go to help Japan, so you can feel virtuous while admiring a group of stunning Asian models. But is it racist to … Continue reading →

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Finally!

Posted on May 7, 2011 by Sister Wolf

At last we can go hiking with the assurance of a twisted ankle. Thanks Jeff!

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Daphne Guinness, Round III

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Sister Wolf

Here is Rihanna at the Met Costume Gala.   Forget about her dress and look instead at the stray feathers shed all over the red- carpeted stairs by artist/socialite/muse/adultress Daphne Guinness. Here’s the Daphster: Earlier, she got dressed in the window … Continue reading →

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One Beckham Prancing

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Sister Wolf

Victoria Beckham chose to look like a pony for the Royal wedding because ____________.

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Behold the Sequin Pants

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Sister Wolf

Ha. And behold the young Wolf, 18 years old.   We are dressed for a Passover dinner with our in-laws.   My pants represent the gold idols that the Jews were not allowed to worship. Not really. Feel free, if you dare, … Continue reading →

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Butch

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Sister Wolf

If you’ve had enough of Andre Pejic and the other girly boys, you might be ready a gender-bending girl. Eleonora Bose, known as Bimba to her fans, is a model and singer from Madrid whose looks I find both confusing … Continue reading →

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Shopbop Trifecta!

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Sister Wolf

“Boyfriend/girlfriend Hipster Leggings.” $97 – shopbop. What more could you ask for, besides antlers?

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This is Just Bullshit

Posted on April 2, 2011 by Sister Wolf

Alex Wang expects you to pay $395 for a pair of jeans with a swipe of paint down the sides. “These dirty-wash straight-leg jeans feature foil accents at the sides. 5-pocket styling and single-button closure. Mild distressing and worn edges.” … Continue reading →

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The Army Skirt

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Sister Wolf

“This cotton skirt features a camouflage yoke and multicolored, eco-messaged embroidery. Topstitched snap-flap pockets at hip and paint-spattered snap-flap pockets at sides. Hidden zip and snap closures at front. Drawstring at waist and at asymmetrical bottom hem.” Whatever. This skirt … Continue reading →

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