I usually avoid commenting on politics — unless they are are pre-19th century politics — but I can’t resist this. New York Governor Eliot Spitzer has been linked to a prostitution ring (which he has confirmed). I encountered Spitzer in his attorney general days at various events and he was campaigning for governor from day…
In the News
All in the Family
The New York Times Magazine did a great story on my gorgeous husband’s non-profit investigative journalism project and Herb and Marion Sandler, the philanthropists who conceived of and funded the project. The whole magazine is about philanthropy this week. Of course, there’s a celebrity on the cover and it’s … Natalie Portman. Oh noes! Angelina…
The Sky Is Falling!
After attacking us with a ceiling vent on Monday, the Broadway revival of Gypsy continues to menace musical-theater lovers. Luckily, Patti LuPone is around to clean up. Maybe the theater has a poltergeist? Do NOT go into the light, Patti LuPone!
Katoucha Niane Tribute, Waris Dirie News
In November, I went with gorgeous blogger Bobble-Bee to see a documentary on Yves Saint Laurent. As I noted at the time, there were more black models on the runway in the old footage than we see nowadays. One of YSL’s favorite models was Katoucha Niane, called “the Black Princess” or “the Ebony Princess.” Last…
Going Dotty for Yayoi Kusama
Yayoi Kusama Photo source: Click here I am enthralled by a story on 80-year-old artist Yayoi Kusama in the New York Times Style Magazine. Is Kusama a disturbed outsider artist or a cunning Warholesque manipulator preoccupied with her own fame? Who knows? Either way, I’m in love with her tactile, polka-dotted art. Kusama in the…
You Decide
Was the WWD headline “Miuccia Plays The Lace Card” offensive? Amusing? Neither? Does it make a difference to you that Prada used its first black runway model in years at the very show that WWD was reviewing? A lacy (not racy) Prada look UPDATED TO ADD GUIDANCE FOR NON-ENGLISH SPEAKERS: The headline is a play…
It Came From the Blogosphere
The gorgeous Jill at Trendinista did an interview with me. Check out her funny questions here! Lovely Hebden at Style … a Work in Progress fails to see the beauty of fish feet. For shame, Hebden. Glamazonian Jenn of In Yr Fshn was kind enough to present both views of my Sophie twisting heart pendant…
We Were Both Flattered by This
Town car driver, about WendyB: “Mr. Paul, is that your daughter?” Husband: “No, that’s my wife.” Driver: “No, Mr. Paul, that’s your daughter, right?” Husband: “No, not my daughter. Wife.” Driver: “Mr. Paul, congratulations. You very lucky man!” UPDATE TO ADD: There’s a very nice interview with Paul on mediabistro. Check it out.
Free Association With Search Terms
Here are my initial reactions to some of the search terms that bring people to this blog. “Life is full of disappointments.”Yep. “Why does Steven Tyler have scarves tied to his microphone”It’s purty. “Empress Wu photo”There were no cameras in the 700s. Idiot. “Can’t wear underwear”Why? Religious reasons or allergy? “My husband has a tiny…
Fill in the Blanks. Get a Story.
Are you a reporter who needs to write a fashion story? Here’s a helpful outline! Runway TrendsBy I.M. Tedious Find woman in department store. Be sure to make her sound humorless. Explain how said woman can’t find anything office-appropriate in the store. Explain how the coming season is even less office-appropriate. Quote from dismayed retail…