Eric Idle, the author of the Monty Python musical Spamalot, recently changed the show’s lyrics to take out a reference to Britney Spears. “Because we don’t laugh at sad people,” he explained. Now, for accuracy’s sake, he might want to change the lines about the joys of musical theater sung by Spamalot’s timid Sir Robin:…
Out to Dinner Outfit
I’ve been trying to break my jeans-and-t-shirt-and-lots-of-jewelry habit, so this is what I wore to dinner at Landmarc restaurant last night. That’s my Alexander McQueen sweater and skirt from 2004 with Henry’s new Prada bag. I can’t seem to get the hang of Photoshop (the shame!) so I couldn’t fit in the shoes — the…
Record High Still Means Record High
I last posted about record-high gold prices about two weeks ago. Today gold went up another $25 an ounce to about $990, a new record. Here’s the chart that shows how earlier this decade, gold was under $300 an ounce. Gold prices from 2000 – present Source: Kitco I will give y’all two pieces of…
Doggy Style. Literally.
The dogs are going to the groomer today. Thank God, because they smell like Limburger cheese. The smell of unwashed Pekingese. Gigi always gets the same ‘do, which suits her perfectly straight hair and minimizes her large (for a Peke) schnozz. Gigi, the Barbra Streisand of Pekes* But I’m not sure what to do with…
Katoucha Niane Tribute, Waris Dirie News
In November, I went with gorgeous blogger Bobble-Bee to see a documentary on Yves Saint Laurent. As I noted at the time, there were more black models on the runway in the old footage than we see nowadays. One of YSL’s favorite models was Katoucha Niane, called “the Black Princess” or “the Ebony Princess.” Last…
Jane Asher, ’60 Chick
Martirio’s Way always has well-researched photo posts about current and vintage style icons, so if you haven’t already bookmarked it, you should. I’ve had Beatles on the brain so I just have to share today’s post, which includes a nice collection of photos of Jane Asher, the ultra-hip, red-headed British actress whom Paul McCartney dated…
Any Friend of Andy’s Is a Friend of Mine
I sneaked off to Miami for the weekend, where Paul and I had dinner with our brilliant friend Andy Tobias. Andy has a blog and was kind enough to mention me in the same breath as Warren Buffett and the late William Buckley Jr. I assure you that Andy and I are both aware of…
Imagine a Resemblance
WendyB John Lennon I really like my round Lennon-esque sunglasses. But I’m not a big fan of Lennon’s “Imagine.” I think he dealt with similar issues in a more powerful way in “God.” That’s probably my favorite solo Lennon work, though listening to it makes me sad because the lyric “The dream is over” was…
Where the Hell Is This Sonia Rykiel?
After all these years, I still pine for Carrie Bradshaw’s Paris outfit. The Sonia Rykiel giant-flower top was fabulous! The skirt was beautiful too, but I can’t find a picture of it. Speaking of Sex and the City, I was very annoyed by this article on the movie’s fashion and all of its idiotic and…
A Basic Wardrobe, Part II
It’s time to get back to basics. Wardrobe basics. Here is the post I did about my old wardrobe basics. My everyday essentials are red lipstick, heels (or high wedges) and jewelry. For the past year or so, my favorite lipstick has been MAC’s Pro Longwear Lipcolor in Lasting Lust. It is the!perfect!red! I recommended…