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Jezebel Has Standards
I started reading Jezebel.com when they reported on Terry Richardson‘s bad behavior, earlier this year. I was really impressed by the muck-raking spirit of the writer, who followed the story with several updates. One was about how awesome Tavi was … Continue reading
Bloggers With Influence
Aren’t you sick of hearing about which fashion bloggers are influential? Have you ever been influenced by a blogger to do anything besides vow not to make an ass of yourself? Okay, that was a little harsh. Many fashion bloggers … Continue reading
Way Too Gnarly
“Really love the studded coat that closed the show, it just reminds me of ALL my friends growing up and their leathers. As much as it makes me laugh to see our teenage looks adopted into the fashion world everywhere, … Continue reading
Free Speech and My Hair
Free speech is the whole thing, the whole ball game. Free speech is life itself. ~ Salmon Rushdie
Things I Don’t Care About
Mad Men Lady Gaga Twilight Lanvin for H&M Social Media Harmony Korine Rick Owens Martin Margiela Food Trucks Shearling Jackets Street Style Balmain Anna Wintour Sports 70s Punk Bands Etsy Jane Birkin Camel Coats Phoebe Philo Frassy Kanye The Situation … Continue reading
Chrissie Hynde, No!
I was up late watching TV with my husband when I learned that Chrissie Hynde has formed a new band. To my horror, she was playing second fiddle, so to speak, to her new beloved, JP Jones, an annoying Welshman … Continue reading
Cunt of the Week™: Dr. Laura Schlessinger
If you haven’t heard this recording of Dr. Laura yelling “Nigger nigger nigger!” to a caller who asked for advice on dealing with racism, turn up your speakers. This bitch is clearly out of her fucking mind and needs to … Continue reading
Cunt of the Week™: Cyril Style
Listen, I don’t know who “Cyril Style” is either, but he’s a complete cunt. In describing a series of photos by Julia Chesky called “The Original Hipster,” featuring a homeless guy in New York, Cyril notes: Personally I have always … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Rants, Words
Tagged Cunt of the Weekâ„¢, cunts, Erin Wasson, homeless people
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Achingly Cool
Today, I came across the term “achingly cool” three times. The first time, it was applied to these striped shoes. I don’t think I’ve ever heard it before, but like “effortlessly chic” I think it’s a description that label’s the … Continue reading
Posted in Celebrities, Fashion, Rants, Words
Tagged awful words, Daphne Guinness, Goth fashion
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A No-Boobs Zone
Have you noticed lately that there’s no escape from boobs? Every other fashion editorial sneaks in a model’s boob, if not complete nudity. Is this the Terry Richardsonization of fashion photography, or just the continuing of The End Of Innocence … Continue reading