Remember how Jennine looked so fabulous in the red leopard top from her Etsy shop? Super Kawaii Mama pounced on that top. Look how beautiful it is on her! Of course, she looks beautiful in everything. That bitch!
Meet ’80s Designer Patrick Kelly
For 20 years, I’ve been fascinated by Patrick Kelly, the designer of my controversial leopard-print dress. Kelly designed his own label from 1985 to 1989. He died of AIDS on New Year’s Day in 1990 at the age of 35. (At the time, the death was attributed to bone marrow disease and a brain tumor,…
Our Favorite Flavor? Crackberry!
Even when traveling, we never leave work behind. ENC caught MrB and me doing the email thing at the San Diego Zoo yesterday. In our defense, we were waiting for her to emerge from the restroom. It’s not like we were ignoring the pandas, koalas and giant anteaters. We gave them plenty of attention. In…
I Feel Fabulous!
Thanks to Fabulously Broke in the City for interviewing me! Check it out here.
All You Need Is Mice
Have you always dreamed of owning mice made of felt? Me neither! But now that I’ve seen The House of Mouse on Etsy, I’ve recognized the mouse-shaped hole in my life. I dare you to resist them! UPDATED TO ADD: Thank you, Pamcasso, for pointing out these adorable chocolate mice.
Vintage Tunes: Belouis Some
I loved this song in 1985 and I still love it now.
Meet Mr. Dino
Earlier this month, I recommended the labels Paganne, Leonard and Goldworm to those who appreciate Pucci-esque prints. Another designer of great prints in the ’60s was Mr. Dino. According to the Vintage Fashion Guild, the business was owned by Max Cohen, who designed all the prints himself. Cohen’s wife, a fan of Dean Martin, came…
Bloggers on the Brain
You fashion bloggers have so infiltrated my consciousness that the moment I saw this ’80s Yves Saint Laurent bolero … $325 on eBay …I thought of Queen Michelle and HER vintage, puffy-sleeved bolero. Queen Michelle, ruler of Kingdom of Style If this were an episode of Law & Order, and I were playing the schizophrenic…
Getting Medieval on Your Asses
Here are two amusing blogs for history buffs. Got Medieval (I was thrilled by the medieval lolCat) Geoffrey Chaucer Hath a Blog (rarely updated, but the archives are a must for any English major who read Chaucer in the original)
Five Things Tag
Early this month, Newly Inspired tagged me with the five things meme. While I dawdled over it, Emily from Cupcakes and Cashmere tagged me too. I better do it before any more tags pile up. Here goes. 5 things in my Prada Gaufre bag 1. Business cards 2. MAC Pro Longwear Lipcolour in Lasting Lust…