April 2008
34 posts
Eh, good deal? →
Everything for a dollar! Srsly. Hurry!
Edit: Not a sale, always a dollar. Fake Nordstrom’s buy-out story. Still may be worth it though.
Jump! Jump!
As a follow up to my previous post on the physics of stilettos and Sarah Jessica Parker’s ability to overcome quite large obstacles in the name of fashion, I present some additional extraordinary specimens. While perusing the latest Vogue, Victoria and I marveled at Raquel Zimmerman’s ability to not just pose in sky-scraping Balenciaga booties, but to jump in them!
I cannot find...
Why didn't they cover this in AP Physics??
The Institute of Physics created a formula to calcute the maximum heel height one can handle without tumbling over.
The maximum heel height formula is based on shoe size and an elusive Q factor, which takes into account sociological factors such as how shoe stylishness increases a woman’s ability to tolerate pain. h=Q x (12 + 3s/8) h is the maximum height of the heel (in cm). Q is a...
Sale alert.
Georgetown is hosting its annual French Market this Friday and Saturday. Last year pickings were mixed, but it’s just too beautiful to pass up. Details on the sales here.
My highlights include free tastings and 10% off French wines at Bacchus, 80% off European swimwear at Jaryum and free Illy tastings at Patisserie Poupon.
It's not supposed to match.
I am not overtly familiar with David Colman of the New York Times, but if he is straight, young and single, I would be much inclined to know him better. Today he presents a piece on the growing number of men willing to throw off traditional rules of matching. I have, in previous posts, espoused my view that the ideal outfit elicits the following breakdown of reactions: 1/3 shock, 1/3 adoration,...
“Thanks to the Obama campaign for the great product placement. We wish we thought...”
– Tom Lennox, A&F’s vice president of corporate communications.
I called this the second I tuned in - I have a witness. As you may know, I have strong feelings regarding commentary on the sartorial choices of political candidates, but I am quite open to debating the looks of those chosen to...
Amateurs!
One of my regular procrastination activities is reading the Washington Post chats. Tom Sietsema’s Wednesday chat is by far the best, but the Thursday “Going Out Gurus” chat occasionally provides some humor and/or interesting tips. A great example of the former was featured today:
Shoe help in DC: Dear Gurus: Please help an utterly practical gal in DC walk in 3” heels....
STAND UP STRAIGHT!!!
Yes, you’ve seen this on at least two other blogs this morning. Yes, you’ve heard many cracks about this abysmal garment and headband, but that is not what kills me about this photograph. What on earth has happened to good posture?? Stand up straight, arch that back, pull your shoulders back!!! My dance teachers would have banned me from...
“I hate to be touched by strangers. It bores me to death.”
– Kaiser Karl
for the record:
pterodactyls: Bunnies are delicious.
AND they make fantastic collars.
Things I should not purchase.
Christian Lacroix does capsule collections for the French store La Redoute. I only recently stumbled upon this gem, but consider me head over heels. This ruffle trench is marked down to $229. Do I have an extra $229? Absolutely not. Can I live without this coat? I am unsure.
I am still undecided about this...
“I have to be able to communicate to other species.”
– Simon Doonan on ensuring his window displays appeal to dogs.
“I’m a computer by myself.”
– Karl Lagerfeld
Win!
I just won a brand new, with tags, Marc by Marc Jacobs skirt on eBay for $14! Can’t wait for it to arrive so I can see if I finally found a Marc piece that fits well. The measurements are promising, maybe a .5 inch too large, but I think I can make it work, for Marc. I still find his men’s Marc by Marc work to be exceedingly more creative and well cut, but alas, I can only...
“The message appears to be that guys don’t like girls who dress like Posh...”
– —Fashionista.com
Well, I’m fucked! Ok, so I do have a new and strong love, extensively chronicled in previous posts, of full, conservative skirts and heels. Though, at heart, I will always be just a bit more funky and provocative than the Katies of the world.
“No, not at all. But that’s not the point.”
– Roland Mouret, when asked by Birdie Bell if the 6 inch heels worn by his runway models are comfortable.
“People who don’t make an effort. Lazy. I mean, we live in New York City. I...”
– Keegan Singh, asked by New York Magazine what trends he would like to see go away. 2 (or 4) months until I become one of those women!
Who wants to buy this for me? Highest bid is... →
Original Illustration by Christian Lacroix Pret-Porter Fall/Winter 1999-2000.
Comme des Garçons for H&M!
H&M is once again going avant-garde! Comme des Garçons’ line will hit in November - men’s, women’s and accessories! I do like the idea that it will be less appealing to the masses than the sparkly, animalistic frocks of Cavalli or the name brand pow of Madonna. Viktor and Rolf did sell out quite rapidly when they did their H&M capsule...
Fashion and love.
I was drifting off to sleep, in the haze of Sex and the City and Staccato wine courtesy of De Vinos, when I was struck with the idea that my taste for fashion serves as an allegory for my views of love and relationships. I lust for Ghesquière designed Balenciaga gladiator sandal boots and Marc Jacobs reverse heels, but deep down, I long to be a Chanel lady. Endlessly stylish, but never...