Category Archives: Fashion

Looking Stupid at Two Price-Points

Here is an awful stupid top with a horse on it, for $55 at Revolve Clothing. If you prefer spending the big bucks on something awful and stupid, Stella McCartney nails it with this knit dress, at her online shop … Continue reading

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The Irony of Misunderstanding Irony

When Cathy Horyn wrote a piece in the NYT called “Irony and the Old Lady” she was complaining about women who seem to deliberately wear silly clothes after the age of 50. The complaint was picked up in The Cut, … Continue reading

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Fine, I Was Wrong

I made fun of a hideous pants-skirt combination from McQ, but now I see that the pants-skirt is pretty damn good. As long as it’s Comme des Garcons. This ruffly one is saved by the leather buckles. I’d tap that.   … Continue reading

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Hair and Jackets Progress Report

Looking back on the Bad Hair Lament and the close call with the Topshop Jacket, I can only say Thank god it all worked out okay. Andy fixed the hair and if you live in LA, he will fix yours, … Continue reading

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A Thing of Beauty is a Joy Forever

If only I had an income, I would have to buy this embroidered silk biker jacket.   It is not just unconventional, but it immediately reminded me of   Gram Parsons and his white Nudie suit on the first Burrito Brothers album. … Continue reading

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Go Away, You Awful Teenagers

Still under the influence of bad hair, I was informed by KOS of an online fashion mag whose editor is 15 years old. Sure enough, it’s all about high-priced ‘avant garde’ designers and models whose hands are THIS CLOSE to … Continue reading

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The Good, Bad & Ugly Round-up

Mmmmm, now this is a jacket I’d touch my face for! Why does it have to be $500? Brian Lichtenberg, can’t you please give me one for free, after all I’ve been through? Check out this abomination: “Punk Pants” by … Continue reading

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Manolo Has Jumped the Shark*

What can one say about this atrocity, which features genuine ocelot fur?   Although, now that I look some more, I can see J Lo wearing these, can’t you? *This is the last time I will use Jumped the Shark. From … Continue reading

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The Curse of the Topshop Jacket

I saw this jacket late at night when I was, ahem,   on my sleeping medication.   It took me nearly thirty minutes of struggling with Topshop’s login system to make the purchase. At several points during the procedure, I asked my … Continue reading

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Knock-off Shoes: Yes or No?

Seeing these Jeffrey Campbell shoes for $118 made me recall in sickening detail my quest for these shoes, below, by Acne. I think I paid around $450 for the Acne shoes, which I found at Opening Ceremony, a store that … Continue reading

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