You know the expression “too much of a good thing?” Well, I wasn’t sure I believed it until I saw the combination of two of my favorite things in the world - Rodarte clothing and Winter Olympic sports. I couldn’t really find the words to describe this Johnny Weir shot, so I’ll share the Cut’s - “Marvel at how the spidery knits cling to his curves like foam to the lid of your Starbucks cup, his captivating form in near-perfect suspension, the wrist flicked just so.”
Absolutely [heels make my feet] hurt. Absolutely! I’m not going to lie. But no pain, no gain, as they say. I don’t mind. I will suffer.
— Victoria Beckham in Glamour. Will someone hurry up and get this woman her own Bravo show? Talk about the ultimate Housewife.
I’m all for artists who are willing to parade around in outrageous couture, but Lady Gaga is certainly not the first performer to bring provocative drama to the music scene (see David Bowie, Freddy Mercury, Madonna, Cher, Elton John, KISS). Some of the aforementioned will be remembered primarily for their musical contributions, while others for style. I’m inclined to believe Gaga falls into the later category. After reading a barrage of posts on my Google Reader today (example) expressing horror that Gaga didn’t take home album of the year, I’m left wondering - am I the only one who’s not gone crazy for Lady Gaga?
Brad Walsh linked to my post calling out lazy bloggers for oh so wrongly accusing Christian Siriano (his boyfriend) of copying McQueen’s shoes. Best e-compliment ever! This rivals meeting the man himself.
I believe their collection is actually much more important to the soul than to the eye. And Kathy is initiated into the divine laws of creation.
— Roberto, fashion “expert” from Bravo’s Launch My Line. I’m pretty sure nothing I add can top that second sentence.
At first I balked at the $13 price tag for Rodarte’s Target tights, but upon today’s inaugural wearing, I’m in love. When it comes to Fordham Law’s outdated chair fabrics and corporate law reading? Not so much.
While I loved Christian Siriano’s latest Payless collection, the reviews online have been mixed. A major criticism from the likes of Refinery29 and Fashionista? They’re McQueen knock-offs. Perhaps it’s the law student in me, but I take such accusations seriously and am quite perturbed when they’re made without merit.
Alexander McQueen’s alien/hoof/claw shoes hit the runway on October 6, 2009 - Siriano’s claw shoes debuted on September 12. Hmm, quite a feat to knock-off shoes weeks before they hit the runway!
Wow, what a vast improvement over Siriano’s prior tragically toned-down Payless collection. Nitrolicious is reporting they’ll sell for $80 - a bit of step up in price point, but for the substantial increase in style, I’d say it’s more than a fair trade-off.
Putting together a speed blue and white outfit to wear tomorrow. Also, after the Kiffin mess, it feels great to see a former Tennessee QB lead his team to smack down a USC player’s squad.
Ok, I lied. I am making one New Year’s resolution - buy longer sweaters. I know crop tops were all over the runways earlier this year, but practical for New York winters they are not.
“I’ll get in shape.” “I will fit into my skinny jeans” “I’ll be more stylish.”
Every January a huge chunk of us will invariably resolve to make some long-put off change or adjustment in our lives. Also invariably, most of us begin to slip as the month draws to a close. A few years ago I decided my permanent New Year’s resolution was not make any. I’m not a fan of setting myself up for failure (though those who know me well might note my tendency to make poor decisions). I think it would behoove most of us to move away from rash decisions and easily forgotten resolutions. I generally find January to be one of the worst months of the year. Too many people get caught up in their probably ill-conceived quests for improvement. I’m always tempted to dream up a laundry list of things I could approve about myself, but I think one of the best lessons I’ve learned is that change rarely comes from a split-second decision - it takes hard work, dedication and time. So, if you’re really serious about changing anything in 2010, be it your style or something decidedly less superficial, I’d say this - Don’t rush out and buy those jeans a size too small. Don’t chop off your hair. Don’t max out your card on a new gym membership. Let it ride and reconsider in February. Besides, in fashion we don’t need a new year to roll around to change - we do it by the seasons.
