Look at the license plate.Photo by WendyB FYI, if you want to LYAO, go see the highlarious Tropic Thunder. Tom Cruise steals the movie, which, by the way, makes fun of people who make movies. It doesn’t mock retarded people, despite the controversy folks have tried to drum up about that — the humor is…
I Am Curious (Yellow)
Curious? Click the images for more information. UPDATED TO ADD: I got these yellow gloves last September. UPDATED AGAIN TO ADD: I have a yellow purse too! I got it a couple of years ago.
In Honor of Madonna’s 50th Birthday
I have a Madonna concert t-shirt that’s older than some of you bloggers. Click the photo to see what year the shirt is from Speaking of people who weren’t born when I bought my t-shirt, congratulations to Style Rookie, Childhood Flames, Fashion Robot, Fashion Toast, That’s Just My Vibe and Fashion Pirates who are all…
The Color of Royalty
When Karla of Karla’s Closet modeled her peach American Apparel skirt recently, this anonymous comment made me laugh out loud: Oh how glad I am you didn’t choose the purple Barney-esque color. I think a lot of your style originality comes from the fact that you can wear just about any brand (I even dare…
MrB Gets His Kicks on Route 66
My gorgeous husband MrB (sometimes known as Paul) turns 66 years young today! There’s a famous song about former highway Route 66 I am definitely married to the right 66-year-old Paul. The other one who was almost my husband just finished a big Route 66 road trip that involved camping and giving people two thumbs…
Alexander McQueen Boob Bow Sweater
Why is Matches so cruel to me? The site won’t let me grab a big picture of this lovely Alexander McQueen boob-bow sweater. On sale at Matches UPDATED TO ADD: Gorgeous blogger Songy outwitted Matches and grabbed a bigger picture for us. Thanks, Songy!
PSA: Shutter Shades and Current/Elliott
This is a public service announcement for the people who find my blog while searching for Venetian-blind or shutter sunglasses. 80spurple.com has what you’re looking for in a variety of colors. The site also has a “half-shutter” style. Other people are looking for Current/Elliott boyfriend jeans. Here’s where you can get them: Singer22 Chick Downtown…
She’s With the Band
After my most recent post on band jackets, gorgeous blogger StyleSpy sent me an email with the subject line: “the mother of all band jackets.” She wasn’t kidding! Gorgeous StyleSpy models her authentic band jacket for us. StyleSpy says that years ago she bought a whole band uniform for “practically nothing at a vintage store.”…
More Rolled-Up Jeans
If you want to try the rolled-jeans look but think Current/Elliott boyfriend jeans and Acne’s Generic Girl are too expensive, try J. Crew. New York Magazine points out that J. Crew’s Distressed Vintage Slim jeans are $135. Not a Forever 21 price, to be sure, but less expensive than the premium brands. Buy them here…
Hairy Noon and Night
I’m eager to see the new production of the musical Hair at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park. I’m not eager to go to the park early to line up for the free tickets. The online option seems even more onerous than the real-life line. Basically, I need to find some sucker to take care…