Today’s eBay picks are brought to you by Olivia Newton-John in Grease. Vintage studded Anne Klein boots Vintage studded dress 1930s studded belt Burberry Prorsum studded clutch If you bid, don’t forget to snipe! Getting back to Olivia’s definition of a stud, any studs reading this should check out my thoughts on men’s jewelry over…
Fashion
Only Happy When It Rains
Burberry’s studded rain boots are on sale for $270, down from $450 (reduction reflected at checkout). Make sure you use this private sale link, courtesy of Madison Avenue Spy. The sale is on till tomorrow. UPDATED TO ADD: In case you were wondering, I find the reduced price steep but not appalling. How often do…
Vintage Finds of the Day
Love this vintage YSL cape! At Rare Vintage And this ’60s lace dress is stylin’. $165 at Vintageous
Tag Guilt Is Accumulating
Gorgeous blogger Jobless and Jaded tagged me, which reminded me I have umpteen tags to respond to. I feel so guilty! But I’m going to respond to hers now because it’s relatively easy. The rest of y’all will have to keep waiting. Sorry! Five things in my bag/purse: Blackberry Business cards MAC Lasting Lust Business…
Election Night Fashion Moments
Last night, we went to an awesome election party hosted by Oscar-winning movie producer (and Halston owner!) Harvey Weinstein. Besides Obama’s victory, a highlight was the moment I took this picture of MrB and our friends Norm and Jane. Look who was lurking in the background. This photo is dedicated to fashion icon Daphne Guinness’s…
Calling My Name
I’m seriously tempted by the silver- and gold-painted jeans at Topshop. But I’m downright obsessed with the Frida Kahlo-esque heart dress that Jill Sherman posted. I need it! Photo by Laura Munday Seriously. I really, really want this dress.
Human and Canine Outfits
I went to a dinner on Monday wearing some homegrown vintage. Dolce & Gabbana jacketYSL skirtManolo Blahnik over-the-knee bootsUgly hallway: priceless The jacket is part of an evening suit that I got in 2003. I believe the skirt and boots are from the same year, but I’m not positive. I think all the pieces are…
Blogger Twin Powers Activate!
WendyB and Lisa in matchy-matchy coats
Carre Otis
I loved Carre Otis’s biker-girl Calvin Klein ads in the early ’90s. Speaking of models, I’m excited that the spring exhibit at the Costume Institute at the Met is going to be “The Model as Muse.” I hope my beloved Linda Evangelista is prominently featured. UPDATED TO ADD: Carre and Mickey Rourke divorced in 1998….
Remembering Mr. Blackwell
Fashion critic Mr. Blackwell died last month, aged 86. As I previously mentioned, Mr. Blackwell was a pretty interesting designer before he decided to specialize in writing bitchy rhymes about “worst dressed” women. Anyway, there’s a beautiful, gown-like Mr. Blackwell jumpsuit available on eBay. Check it out here.