I perked up yesterday when I read that Louis Vuitton is doing another round of Stephen Sprouse designs (click here and here). I always had a thing for the late Sprouse. He might have been one of the first designers I was ever aware of, thanks to the Sprouse dress worn by Debbie Harry in…
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Important Stuff. Also, Dresses.
MrB is the chairman of the most amazing organization called the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ). You have to click that link and do some reading, because I can’t begin to describe what people in other countries go through to tell the truth. It really offends me when U.S. citizens whine about how they’re suffering…
Vintage YSL on eBay
Love this suit with a brocade jacket and harem pants!
eBay Buy-It-Now Picks
The eBay seller Science Fiction Vintage has some great pieces at good prices. I’m very tempted by the Japanese caped suit. This backwards tuxedo dress by Pierre Cardin would allow me to have my Celine Dion moment. And those of you young gals who are all about the short and tight (you know who you…
Vintage Finds of the Day
Love this vintage YSL cape! At Rare Vintage And this ’60s lace dress is stylin’. $165 at Vintageous
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…
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…
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.
eBay Pick of the Day
Vintage Jean Varon dress If you bid, don’t forget to snipe!
eBay Picks of the Day
This rope tank top might appeal to those of you who are into slashes/body chains/harnesses for the layered look. As for me, I’m intrigued by this jumpsuit. If you bid, remember to snipe! Thanks to eBay Fashion Addict for pointing this seller out.