If you’re looking for a movie to see this weekend, check out Hustlers. It’s based on the true story of ex-strippers who started drugging men and maxing out their credit cards. Definitely not behavior I encourage, but it made for a great film. Here’s the original, fascinating article by Jessica Pressler — maybe read it…
Celebrities
A New Hair Icon for Me?
As I’ve said many times, Joan Jett has been a hair icon for me for over 30 years. Embed from Getty Images Four years ago, Yolandi Vi$$er and her extreme mullet were added to my list of hair muses. Embed from Getty Images I don’t think I’m ready to give up my own mullet hairstyle,…
Shopping My Closet for the Hot Emmys Color Combo
The hot color combination at the Emmys was pink and red, worn by, among others, Marisa Tomei. Embed from Getty Images People have said that I look like Marisa. What do you think? Obviously, I get Liza Minnelli more often. View this post on Instagram Someone asked me yesterday if I’ve ever been told that…
My Best Dressed at the 2019 Emmys Is …
Actor Billy Porter did it again! After winning my prestigious Best Dressed/Wear What You Want combo award for the Oscars in February, he was head and shoulders above the rest of the attendees at last night’s Emmys in his sparkling Michael Kors suit and statement Stephen Jones hat. Embed from Getty Images Porter, who won for his role…
I’d Give an Emmy to Jessica Chastain’s Game of Thrones
The 2019 Emmys just ended with the award for Outstanding Drama Series going to Game of Thrones, reminding me that — before the show’s disappointing final episodes in April — actor/producer Jessica Chastain Instagrammed a video of herself trying to squeeze some pre-finale Game of Thrones spoilers out of her X-Men movie co-star Sophie Turner,…
The MTV VMAs and Newark’s Water Crisis
The MTV Video Music Awards are taking place tonight at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. The city has warned residents to expect bad traffic … while assuring visiting celebrities that they won’t be affected by Newark’s Flint, Mich.-style water crisis. The Newark Visitors Bureau released this statement: “We are elated to welcome world-class celebrities, entertainers,…
Wendy Brandes Jewelry X Style Crone, and Fenty Too
It looks like Rihanna and I are on the same page! The musician and fashion/beauty mogul introduced Fenty, her new luxury clothing line under the LVMH corporate umbrella, with hand-picked models including 68-year-old JoAni Johnson. What better time to reveal the fourth image in my “Immortal Style” campaign featuring 76-year-old Judith Boyd, aka the Style…
2019 Met Gala: Best of the Rest
Have you ever had that experience where you’re trying your damndest to get a life-changing opportunity, and you’ve put in your best effort, and you’ve been your best self, and you’ve gotten to the final round — and the people in charge pick your fucking Tether? Whether it’s a school admission, a job, or a…
My Best Dressed at the 2019 Met Gala Is …
I’ve had an eagle eye on the attendees of tonight’s Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Só Observando GIF from Robertdeniro GIFs As I wrote earlier, I wasn’t convinced that the celebrity guests were going to live up to the theme of the exhibition the Met Gala is promoting, which is “Camp:…
Met Gala 2019: Preview From Bitter, Party of One
The Met Gala — the informal name for the Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art — takes place tonight and, as always, I am bitter about not being an invitee. Not because I want to rub elbows with celebrities and billionaires, but because I LOVE theme dressing and I LOVE to shop…