2008

sooshi: A while ago, I posted about dorothy’s red ruby...

Time to say something positive about moving...

Olympics + Gossip Girl = OMFG.  Nastia Liukin is apparently...

“Naomi (Campbell) represents the new world — in my mind, she...”
— Well, duh. Stefano Pilati,...

Time to say something positive about...

The sidewalks are amazing!  DC has the worst sidewalks in the country, bar none.  Though rents may...

mary rambin is a boring snob

lookmom: maryrambin: I don’t care how quiet and affordable Brooklyn and The Valley are, I hate them...

I admittedly missed Obama’s speech last night, but I...

Oh lordy.  This may be the most hilarious cover of the fall...

I adore Tilda Swinton and Rodarte, so this was love at first...

I guess glasses are still hot this season!

Bitch and moan

I’ve hated upon the latest season of Project Runway quite a bit, but I could not be more...

I tend to dress indicative of my mood.  I’ve been...

“Bears are very nice, as long as you are nice to them.”
— Karl Lagerfeld on his teddy...

To make a long, complex story short, my absence from posting is merely temporary.  In the past week...

As some of you may know, I’m moving from DC to...

Kate Hudson from the September W.  Beautiful drawing,...

"She's from the Republic of Cocktail...

Not that Gossip Girl needed any more sass, but my fav catty PR judge Michael Kors is currently...

Fingers and toes crossed

The fashion blogosphere is going mad today with rumors of Alexander McQueen doing a Target line. ...

Least favorite Project Runway contestant...

Tim: “It’s looking a little “Sgt. Pepper’s” to me.”
Blayne: “I don’t even know what that means.”
Tim: “‘Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band”! The Beatles?”
Blayne: “Well, it’s from the same era as the cardigan.”
Tim: “NO IT ISN’T! Sgt. Pepper’s is not from the THIRTIES!”

Tyra as Michelle Obama.  Why Harper’s Bazaar,...

“We have dressed for many a night ‘out on the...”
— The Cut on Terri’s...

A new study by Villanova found “ads featuring thin...

"Feral" George Michael fans up in arms re:...

They’re back! Stephanie, Naomi, Claudia, Linda,...

theviesociety: Who loves short shorts? Regardless, there...

“Myself.”
— Karl Lagerfeld, when asked by...

My new favorite blog

Before anyone freaks out, I am not, repeat, not engaged. ...

Have you been to any self-congratulatory charity events...

sarazucker: i can’t wait until my hair is long enough to...

eBay Question.

jackieheartsb: I love all the vintage clothing and accessories available on eBay, but I absolutely...

I walk on the balls of my feet when I...

I don’t think this is normal.

you know who's awesome?

edatrix: the Beatles are awesome. My cats are named Lucy and Sgt. Pepper.  My tattoo says “the...

Allerga Versace and Style.com

Fashionista.com featured a letter from a reader condemning Style.com for featuring Allerga Versace...

Score one for diversity.  Stores can’t keep the new...

biancarocksout: sarazucker: fashion photography crush:...

My gladiators just arrived! I realize I am quite late to...

I work in a fairly conservative area of DC. Cat-calls and...

Shameless plug.

You know what goes fabulously with Project Runway? Crab rangoon and Crispy duck ordered through...

New

In fewer than three weeks I’ll have left my job of nearly two years, left the city I’ve...

jfabulosity: Vogue Paris gives PETA the finger. Regardless...

“When I asked her to tell me stories, she would say,...”
— Karl Lagerfeld on his mother.

Does the Yuengling Beer Company Condone Hate...

"[If Obama] takes on Hillary, I'll know...

Could I have been any more excited about seeing George Michael next week? Apparently so!  George...

sarazucker: well, at least he’s modest. (via eec)

Top: So old, no tag, so no clue. Belt: Ebay ($8!) Skirt:...

Fashionista.com has shone some light on my very gloomy day. ...

“What I wouldn’t give to find a soulmate, someone else...”
— All I Really Want

“I don’t really understand the purpose of flat shoes....”
— I don’t necessarily...

While not a big fan of Urban Outfitters, I feel I must order...

Ok, NOW I'm convinced.

Bravo is definitely trying to sink Project Runway.  You’ve probably run across one of the many...

Vogue has made a number of cover mis-steps this year.  From...

I’m sorry, but Gisele has never done it for me.  I...

Well, my apartment search may be over, finally. Looks like...

Finally! Project Runway News!

The Chicago Tribune has a marvelous treasure-trove of Project Runway news. Cast bios, episode...

The much buzzed about new Gap ad.  Dear God, this is truly...

“Which autocratic fashion designer dropped out of sight for...”
— Autocratic? Could it be Kaiser...

Karl Lagerfeld mastered wearable elegance for Chanel haute...

Chanel Haute Couture - an ode to Anna?  More pictures to...

Yet Another Reason To Hate Fox News

Talk about despicable. I refuse to link it, but Fox News aired video footage of Russian model ...

Va-va-va-voom! Another stunner from Galliano’s Dior...

“If you rock a really great outfit, and no one is around to...”
— Me.

First images of the Galliano Dior haute couture show are...

“Lagerfeld, wearing what looked like a Dior Homme outfit from...”
— Source

It's here!!!

Paris haute couture has begun! It will be Christmas in July. I’ll try to cover as many...

Oh, Kanye, you never disappoint (unless you’re in my...

La Wintour - 20 years at Vogue

Oh hellz no, Marc Jacobs has offended the gays. The lastest...

hydeordie: I love Marfa Prada. It’s a completely faux...

The 60s are officially back.  From Chanel’s Cruise...

cakeface: solanin:ettrea: via mrtoledano.com This reminds...

“Fashion is as profound and critical a part of the social...”
— René Konig

“Which Italian designer told a woman he was groping on a...”
— Rush & Malloy blind item. ...

Oh, this is just what Obama needs.  First, for reasons...

A work-safe Tom Ford ad! A rare sight, indeed.  Also a rare...

New Comme des Garçons for H&M? Faran Krentcil, former...

Let's dance!

The Washington Ballet is hosting the Jeté Jettison Studio Soirée on June 27.  I’m totally...

I finally gave in the maxi dress trend.  A few weeks ago I...

LOVE. Source

I need this book. The oh-so-cleverly titled Fashion...

“It’s yellow, it’s ugly, it doesn’t go with...”
— Karl Lagerfeld in a new French...

sarazucker: question of the day: would you buy/wear...

Fail.

As mentioned previously, I bought an adorable little white dress on eBay.  Foolishly, I decided to...

So long Keira! Ms. Knightley is out and Emma Watson is in as...

This makes me feel so much better about wearing flat shoes. ...

Anyone not yet a member of Gilt Groupe? They do exclusive...

G-Star Raw party review

Music: C Bit too loud for such a small place, found myself saying “huh??” too...

I realized today that I have not yet shared the brilliance...

Any Galliano fans reading? S-Sense is having a crazy sale on...

“Oh, that’s nothing, it could even be mistaken for a statue.”
— Karl Lagerfeld on some poor...

Ebay finds of the week: white ballerina dress and red cinch...

Local news!

In today’s home-town fashion news, Knoxville-based chain Goody’s has filed for...

Crappy camera phone pictures have returned! Wore this outfit...

sarazucker: part of a series of seven deadly glasses, this...

Finally! Another free booze and fashion event. RSVP to rsvp...

“It’s sort of like Hogwarts. There’s some floating candles...”
— Peter Som on what goes on...

Someone needs to create one of these guides...

They’re herrreee.  I braved the Juicy Couture store...

Out of velour tracksuits??

Today is your lucky day! The new Juicy Couture store in Georgetown is now open.  Though they will...

“away on business”
— Excuse given for Karl...

Back to school shopping

I tend to only tumbl from work.  Why?  My home computer, a Compaq laptop, is only considered...

WTF!!!

Vanity Fair is insinuating Bill Clinton is having an affair with my cousin’s live-in...

Stylish AND sassy!

Nicole Miller is Cyndi Lauper’s “personal couturier.” Who knew?! Also in Cyndi...

Thankfully, the evening was saved by Tom Ford and Rodarte...

Francisco Costa won the CFDA womenswear award again. YAWN.

I’m bidding on this lovely little vintage tuxedo...

I’m a Tumblette!

Tom Ford, you are my favorite. Your S/S 2008 ad campaign is...

“Style is knowing who you are, what you want to say, and not...”
— gore vidal (via sarazucker)

Charlotte finally got a job!

After toiling for years as a bit character who mainly screamed and looked adorable, Charlotte...

$385 Mara Hoffman dress - special sale markdown + $100 gift...

Lucy Walsh - you’re a tickity tack tranny hot mess...

RIP Yves.

She should have kept running. Right off the set. This gown...

Side note

That whole thing about how if you wear heels all the time, it’ll be painful to walk in flats -...

This week has been hellish for numerous reasons that are...

“That why I love [Anna Wintour]. ‘Cause she doesn’t give two...”
— Pharell Williams in the latest...

This week I am being forced to part with two of the things I...

“The English - oh my God. I shouldn’t say this because...”
— Roberto Cavalli in The...

candrews: Design Museum Shop: All Products > Posters +...

Today’s edition of “shirt or dress?” Click...

A woman has the age she deserves. - Coco...

This week’s New York Times Fashion Diary chronicled the escalation of two divergent camps...

Another shot of the unattainable dress, courtesy of Project...

“I would rather run for 18 hours in heels and think,...”
— Sarah Jessica Parker

I was a tad bummed Tuesday night, so I indulged in some...

Half off Marc! Scratch that, sold out of zeros =(

Trying far too hard

Last night I attended the Fashion for Paws and Capitol File “Spring Fling” at Intermix. ...

New shoes aren’t quite medicine or massage, but they...

Sounds fun, but a cash bar? I’m hedging my bets and...

Because I love you. Buy now, or join me at Intermix in...

We just got set back a few years.

There’s been much talk lately of DC’s advancement as a fashion center of sorts - style...

Sale and champagne at Nana on Thursday, May 15 from 5-8. Is...

Another shopping and booze event!

I know, it's been a "meh" week

Wish I had more to report this week, but I’ve been mildly crippled. Apparently walking 5+...

Damn, should have drug the parents to the Black Cat this...

“Karl Lagerfeld.”
— Karl, when asked which...

Things I Dislike

Affordable diffusion lines debuting at luxury stores. Rogan for Target’s Go International line...

The latest Grand Theft Auto did $500 million in sales in its...

“Superheros: Fashion or Fantasy” is now on view...

“According to Mike O’Neill, a spokesman for the Society...”
— Damn straight. Source 

I already rsvp-ed (janine_graebe@cusp.com), you should as...

Meeps sale update

According to Washingtonian, they’re giving 10 percent off all day and free sunglasses with...