Category Archives: Fashion

The Perfect White T-Shirt

A long time ago, but not long enough, I met a handsome Cuban artist at a housewarming party. I had just read about the artist in the Los Angeles Times, and I recognized him, which gave him quite a thrill. … Continue reading

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Sylvia Plath at Shopbop

Dear Sylvia, I’m sorry to inform you that there’s a dress named after you, available at Shopbop. I don’t know why anyone would name a dress ‘The Sylvia Plath’ but that’s what happened. I hope you like modal and spandex, … Continue reading

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Cult Wife Fashion

I am apparently too hardened and jaded to feel bad for the crazy Mormon wives who want their children back. Like Pink Floyd says, “Leave those kids alone!” I am especially taken with the wife who led the tour of … Continue reading

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The Divorce Necklace

I love this necklace! It would make a thoughtful gift for a newly divorced friend, and the online store also has an anatomically correct heart charm with a dagger to stick in it. You can never have too much jewelry, … Continue reading

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Let’s Worship Olivier Theyskens

Yes, we love his work for Nina Ricci and for Rochas before that, but let’s just love him for being beautiful. I believe he is on a par with Johnny Depp, if that’s not too sacrilegious a statement. Thank you, … Continue reading

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Gladiator Sandals: No But Yes

I am sick to death of gladiator sandals and being urged to wear them. Every magazine and fashion blog is insisting that they are a Must. I hate them and I’m hating them more with each new batch I see. … Continue reading

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Dirty English: More Crap From Juicy

I was rudely awakened to the news of Juicy Couture’s new men’s fragrance ‘Dirty English’ by the envelope that arrived with my Nordstrom bill. I was struck by the stupid face in the ad, which seems based on an Ashton … Continue reading

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Let’s Talk Underpants

It’s always nice to get new underpants. I can’t stand the word ‘panties,’ which always evokes, for me, Letters to Penthouse. When the word ‘panties’ is preceded by the word ‘sans,’ I get goosebumps, in a bad way. Underpants can … Continue reading

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Nazis: The Fun Never Stops

A friend sent me to this story  about Max Mosley, head of Formula One racing and the FIA, who was caught having a five-hour tryst with a bunch of hookers who helped him to play out his Nazi fantasies. The writing … Continue reading

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A $4 Million Shoe Budget

In the Los Angeles Times this week, I read that Danielle Steele spends four to five  million dollars a year on shoes for herself and her daughters. This was revealed by a longtime shoe salesman at Barneys. Fuck! This puts a … Continue reading

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