Here is the latest Acne style to catch my eye. Aren’t these cords a great color? I’m not planning to get them, mind you. I’m just admiring.
Fashion
The Real Stuff
Madonna was wearing some awesome arm bands during her concerts this week. That reminded me I’d been meaning to share this real latex (not just latex-looking) arm band from Betty La Bamba with you. Keep an eye on Betty’s Etsy shop for other genuine latex items.
The Hardest-Working Woman in Show Biz
Here are two pictures I took of Madonna in concert at Madison Square Garden Tuesday night. Every time I see her perform, I think, “I really must work out more.” Anyone who wondered why I failed to wear rubber bangles to the show can read my sad reason here.
Red Leopard Redux
Thanks to Gnarlitude Jen for pointing out these red “cheetah” (but let’s say leopard) pants by Balmain. $1,535 at Net-a-Porter Want the look for less? The Tripp red leopard jeans I posted about here are on sale at Hot Topic for $18.98.
Strike a Fashion-Blogger Pose
Here’s what I’m wearing to see Madonna tonight. Same rolled-up Acne jeans Old Prada bootsSplendid t-shirtVintage Stephen Sprouse jacket I was having some serious ’80s nostalgia so I got out my earrings from 1984: the heart-locket earring you see Madonna wearing in the Borderline video, and a guitar-pick earring given to me by the first…
Voila!
Hold onto your hats! You’re about to see my rolled-up, baggy jeans at last. Here’s the outfit I wore to see Madonna at Madison Square Garden last night. Acne “Generic Girl” jeansMichael Stars t-shirtSteve J & Yoni P hand-painted jacket13-year-old Prada shoes I am assuming the traditional fashion blogger pose by coyly looking down at…
It Came From the Blogosphere
Some reading material for you. Holy shizz! A real-life Golden Girls meeting! I’m jealous. Love this anti-hater rant from Oscar winner Diablo Cody. You tell them, girl! (But don’t forget, if they hate you, you’re doing something right. As Katt Williams says, “You need haters…what the fuck is you complaining about?”) Here’s the rest of…
Fringe and Ruffles on Etsy
Glovely Jennifer Lopez
I just noticed that in her 2004 Play video, Jennifer Lopez wore both fingerless gloves and finger-only gloves — a couple of years before those looks became more widespread. Play WendyB in 2007 Lindsay Lohan in Chanel fingerless gloves in 2007Photo from JustJared Paris Hilton in 2006 A five-finger half glove is currently sold out…
No Arsenic. Just Old Lace.
This vintage Biba is divine. Beautiful vintage Biba$825 at Posh Vintage If you’re looking for less expensive lace, consider this ’80s Anne Klein top on eBay. If you bid, don’t forget to snipe! Check out my previous lace posts: eBay Items of Interest Oh, You Lacy Girl! Looking for Lace? Jaded Mickey Mantle’s Number While…