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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
Billie Jean*
*Listen here ~ Amanda Palmer shows attract misfits, The disenfranchised Cute gay Latino boy with his Mohawk lover Noserings must get caught when they kiss My sons are amped up and ready One angry about taking off his hat. The … Continue reading
I Love Your Tan Lines?!
Jesus, enough with the public confessions! Watching the latest apology on TV tonight has been torture. Governor Mark Sanford has got to be the stupidest idiot who ever had an extra-marital affair, going on about it for a full twenty … Continue reading
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
Be Careful What You Search For
Have you ever decided to find something that you can’t find? When this condition becomes extreme, I think it’s a disorder, but I forgot what it’s called. If you look in the same drawer three times in a row, it … Continue reading
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
Who Would You Believe?
So here’s the story. The girl on the right is suing the tattoo artist on the left, claiming that she asked for 3 little stars on her face but ended up with 56. Kimberly, 18, said she fell asleep while … Continue reading
Becoming a Man
I was surprised to hear that Chastity Bono is changing her gender. It’s hard for me to give up the idea that Chastity was just trying to get even with her mom. It’s harder and harder to link behavior to … 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
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