My Three Top Picks of the Week are:
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| Her radiant beauty and her glamorous style remains a standard. Photo courtesy of Richard Avedon |
Dame Elizabeth Taylor. Her beauty was like no one before her and her gigantic (but underrated) talent immeasurable. Her glamorous style was bigger than herself and at times, her fashion choices set the world on fire. Throughout her illustrious career Ms. Taylor was defined as a smart modern woman, stylish mega-star and before it became a trend, Elizabeth Taylor was a true humanitarian. She’ll be missed and greatly remembered.
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| Genuine Articles: Designs That Give a Damn at MICA. Derek Blanks/MICA.edu |
The 18th Annual Benefit Fashion Show at MICA. Genuine Articles: Designs That Give a Damn explores the courtship between humanity and fashion. I have attended this great event in the past, and this year I expect it to be better than ever. Baltimore is not renowned for being a fashion capital (is known for other things which I prefer not to mention) and as an institution, MICA is not renowned for giving birth to the next American fashion designer, but the effort and creativity of the students is to be respected and honored. The proceeds of this event (April 15 & 16) benefit a great cause. Check out their site for more information.
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| Preppy accessories are the hot wearable items this Spring. Tommy Hilfiger Spring '11/tommy.com |
I hate to admit it, but preppy accessories are amongst the most wearable items for this Spring. I attended a very preppy college and by the time I got kicked out I swore never to suggest it as a good thing. I’ve decided to give you a heads-up so you can run to your nearest mall or your computer an load up on items such as tasseled loafers, girly headbands, nautical handbags or totes, a few polos, ladylike pearls and anything that might give the illusion you belong at Harvard or that you’re smart and fashionable at the same time.
My Three Bottom Picks of the Week Are:
The stylist for American Idol. Have you noticed the ridiculous clothes the contestants get to wear? The cheap long gowns are too much, the jackets on the men are too small and the shoes for both, the male and female contestants are very pedestrian. Have you noticed the hair? The women are too overdone and the men need to be reminded that the messy mohawk is a thing of the past…a faux pas. And dirty facial hair is aesthetically obnoxious. The style department for AI needs to get it together or at least get a couple of full size mirrors. |
| The over-the-top wardrobe leaves a lot to be desired-the hair overdone. Photo courtesy of American Idol/americanidol.com |
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The Levi’s Ex-Girlfriend jean for men. Not attractive and very uncomfortable. The stretchy, skinny and super snug jean is ridiculous. The men who wear the jeans are martians and they’re definitively missing their male genitalia. I won’t say more. Better yet, look above.
And finally, overweight gay men who think they look “great” wearing their pleather chaps when the weather outside is 35°. By overweight I mean 295 pounds and maybe 5’ 5” tall. I was unpleasantly surprised to witness the above look this weekend. I didn’t know what to say except for, “get your butt waxed, exfoliated and moisturized.” That look was unnecessary and not in trend. Photo not needed—too disturbing and unpleasant.
I finally got with the 'programming ;) and got a striped shirt, damn it!
ReplyDeleteand i love it ;)
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by the by,
i saw your comment on Tavi's blog.........
Isn't she magnificent ??????
Sooo creative, and connected as well ;)
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reva