I forgot to mention an important wardrobe basic for evenings out. Double-sided tape! From 2006Vintage Marie France dress, Cleopatra Necklace by Wendy Brandes and lots of Hollywood Fashion Tape Previous Basic Wardrobe posts: Part I Part II Part III UPDATED TO ADD: Here is another shot of the necklace. Cleopatra Necklace in 18K yellow gold…
A Basic Wardrobe, Part III
I’m finally wrapping up my posts on my basic wardrobe, after being tagged by the gorgeous K.Line. Here are my first two posts: A Basic Wardrobe, Part I: Old Basics A Basic Wardrobe, Part II: Lipstick, Shoes and Jewelry At last, I’m up to the clothes I wear nowadays. Daytime is all about (yawn) denim…
Lunatic of the Day
Heather Mills, who always brings the crazy, admitted to pouring water over the head of Paul McCartney’s lawyer in court. Even the judge hated her insane ass. Embed from Getty Images I don’t think McCartney should have to pay her any money at all. She should have to compensate him for being a blight upon…
Good Advice of the Day
Zsa Zsa Gabor said, “I have never hated a man enough to give his diamonds back.” Embed from Getty Images Listen to Zsa Zsa, Silda!
Strange Comment of the Day
“Enjoy!” — Staples employee, after ringing up my purchase of two padded envelopes and one roll of packing tape. I’m lovin’ it!
Tickled Pink and Yellow
The hot color combination for spring is pink and acid yellow. It first caught my eye at J. Crew. Then I noticed it at a store called Strawberry Jam. Yoox has a Versace jacket that combines the two. You could pair these adorable Chloe shoes from Intermix with a yellow dress from Shopbop.The inspiration for…
Gold, Guns and Zombies
Gold prices hit a new high this week, topping $1,000 an ounce. Global economic and political instability increases demand for gold, which is seen as a safe haven. I’m always amused the people who take it a little too far — the ones that truly believe the apocalypse coming and that gold will be the…
For the Fashion Forward People
I KNOW some of you bloggers could pull off these looks. “Genie” pants by C.neeon Tunic and leggings by C.neeon I like these boots. Bronze platform boot by Tata-Naka All available at Fatal.
Email With Hairstylist, a Day After Haircut
WendyB (emailing from a midtown street): “Some queen just told me my hair was ‘faboo.’”Keith (hairstylist extraordinaire): “That’s like 10 people saying it!”
Helpful Hints for Owners of Precious Items
I can’t remember which blog originally tipped me off to the Prada Fairy Bag controversy, but thanks! The ink on the bags can bleed if it gets wet. Prada apparently didn’t know that when they started selling the bags. Now they know, thanks to customer complaints, and hopefully salespeople are warning new customers. There is…