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Bad-Girl Style

An article in the New York Times offers an affectionate tribute to Amy Winhouse’s style, giving her credit for creating a unique look based on several Bad-Girl templates. The article reminded me of how many girls still try to imitate … Continue reading

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The Miracle of the Flat Iron

I was going to a wedding on Sunday, so my friend Andy insisted on  straightening  my hair for the occasion. It’s the first time I’ve ever had my hair flat-ironed. It’s so silky and it looks so much longer! But I can’t … Continue reading

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J. JS Lee

Monastic minimalism from J. JS Lee for Fall 2011. You could add color to these elegant somber looks with the bright green suede boots we are   all waiting for. And you can add the brand’s black  leather  satchel, for a chic  masculine  look with … Continue reading

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Tomboy Style

Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2011 My first reaction to this collection was: Give me those fucking shoes! It’s nothing to do with trends. I can’t walk in heels and a nice pointy oxford is my holy grail. This whole Teddy … Continue reading

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Simply Perfect

A white shirt with black trousers and red lipstick. This picture makes me sad for every other garment and cosmetic item, which are all clearly superfluous. ~ Ralph Lauren Fall 2011, model Sui He.

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Still Mean!

The Man Repeller is not just repelling men. Consider me repelled. I don’t think I “get” her, but I don’t think I’d like her if I did. Why is she everywhere?? Why is she so connected, because there is no … Continue reading

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Exciting Benefit Contest

Remember the Benefit Incident, and the pathetic correspondence that ensued between me and Patricia, the company’s US Customer Care Manager? Well, I wrote back to Patricia, turning on the ol’ Sister Wolf charm: Good evening Patricia, Your reply makes no … Continue reading

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Why Bother with Lipstick if it isn’t Red?

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Bloggers Doing Bloggers

Godammit, I was planning a dress-up-like-your-favorite-blogger style challenge but Bryanboy beat me to it with his Halloween Tavi. I grabbed this picture from twitter so it may not be his final choice but as you see, he has nailed it. … Continue reading

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Lipstick Envy

Ooooooooooh! This lipstick is the business. That kid knows his red, doesn’t he??

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