You’re Just a Virgin Who Can’t Drive
RIP Brit
Annie Hall
Diane Keaton has been working the menswear ensemble for the better part of three decades. But as classic as that movie is, the look can use a tune up.
Cropped Shirt, $280
Ring Shawl collar waistcoat, 125 GBP
Handmade Oxford, $205
BLACK SUNGLASSES WITH HORN OPTIC CHAIN, 200 GBP
Womens analogue watch, 89 GBP
Working Girl
I had yet another interview two weeks ago. And frankly even for a pro-dresser like myself, finding the perfect ratio between professional and fashionable for an interview is a nightmare. You want to look good but not fussy. You need to look neat but not severe. It’s the only time in my life I wish I was a dude so I only had to figure out my tie and scarf (which is optional anyway.) Also what happens when your most responsible blouse, shoe and pants, don’t mix? Nightmare. So I made up a little cheat sheet for office clothing, inspired by my favorite cubicle climber Melanie Griffith pre-face lift. It’s not full proof because even I am not a miracle worker. Good luck my fellow underemployeds.
Stripe Gold Button Blouse, $60
Dress pants, $730
VIOLET, 160 GBP
Women’s shoes and accessories: Jezebel: Oxfords | Piperlime, $99
Polka Dot Quilt Cross Body Bag, $50
What Would Claudia Wear?
So the Baby-sitters club is back! I am feeling old realizing the version I read religiously over summer break has no mention of OMGs, twitter, texting or even chat rooms. But I’m pretty sure cyclical technology aside, the girls still have slumber parties, gossip about boys, and fight diabetes. And most importantly they will obsess over clothes. When I was running around in oversize t-shirts, headbands and day-glo leggings I was imagining myself as the fantastical Claudia (well her and Nancy Kerrigan–it was a tie). So with the first new Baby-sitters club book in over a decade, I’m revisiting my first style icon. As covered by Pop Candy Claudia is still dressing as queen of the weirdos in silver clips and men’s trousers. But a decade and half in, we can imagine what she might wear now as a young lady with disposable income.
Gathered Front Lace Dress, $300
black mocca gladiator heels
Glass Eye Necklace, 2 995 SEK
Nylon Tricot Scrunchie, $6
AW1-C4 T-SHELL – JUST IN – OPENING CEREMONY, $325
You know that adult Claudia went to work for Alexander Wang, who else came up with those braids?
And here is her imaginary dog, because I think he’s cute. 
JOAN
I am currently watching Joan Rivers call Edie Falco’s dress a blood clot. It is seriously the most wonderful time of the year, the season of the award show gauntlet! But honestly the random kardashian on the Fashion Police show is harshing my buzz. So rather than feature the lackluster mermaid gowns that are EVERYWHERE, I’m finding the best of the best. Swiss cheese tulle skirt? I’m there.
Swiss cheese!
Her face could MOVE people!
Sidenote: I desperately wanted this dress for prom.
It's an all AmEx dress. Classic.
I want to go to there.
Alligator Overalls!
Tilda is so awesome. Maybe we should call her?
The dress is great; the hair is better.
Ok I was going to feature the collection. But just look at that cravat.
Frozen
I am home for the coldest week of the year. Not happy about these arctic blast,not happy. Frankly I do not feel like shopping or combing my hair. All I want to do it bundle up next to the space heater and accept my fate as a very pale hobo. But in an effort to thaw I’ve found a few items of interest.
1. How to Make Olive Penguins.
2. Spaldings Doughnuts
There is no comparison: best, mouthwatering, crispy, delicious, etc. Although if you eat over two, I guarantee a stomach ache. (I literally had to go eat half a doughnut before I could finish this post.)
3. Chanel Brands everything.
In one of my first posts I mentioned the Chanel Segway. Well Refinery29 did an awesome rundown of all the other chanel items you didn’t know you wanted, among them a samurai suit, surfboard and fishing line.
Chanel le line de peche
Suck it 2009!
For the past four weeks I’ve been inundated with best/worst lists of 2009 or the aughts. And you know what? I say screw it. 2009 was lame. When we’re old, we’re not going to reminisce about the aughts unless we’re showing off our technological battle scars. So it’s officially 2010 and I say embrace the change people. To get you in the spirit, here’s the list of things that are going to be awesome in 2010. (Knock head here)
1. Joan Rivers is coming back.
I love the red carpet, and like any decent nascar race a good loop around the red carpet isn’t complete without a few wrecks. Hence I say hallejulah! for Joan Rivers’ return to E! where she belongs. Yeah she has questionable taste in eyewear and she might melt if she stays in the sun too long. But frankly watching the evening gown version of bumber cars for the last three years has been boring. Also I’m just dying to see a stand-off between Joan and Lady Gaga’s gyroscope skirt.
2. Summer will come back.
You might say this happens every year. I say please review New York City June-August 2009. When summer does return (fingers crossed) we can wear stuff from these capsule collections.
But you know, when summer comes smile ok?
3. Arrested Development: The Movie! (Maeby)
We keep hearing stuff about the movie filming or not filming. I’m keeping my fingers crossed because someday quoting the existing material will get old and what will my friends say to each other then when Motherboy, Loose Seal, Hey Brother, Hermano, Good Grief and Poof are out? Is 1 still in the mix?
4. Free Champagne in Soho
Also known as Fashion’s Night Out. Or the day hell froze over and Anna Wintour wore a t-shirt. It was a magical time when you walked out side and were plied with free booze, mini cupcakes, and sightings of Rihanna, Pharrel & ALT. Extra bonus this year, it’s on a Friday–no hangovers at work!
5. INVISIBLE SHOES! Where’s my hoverboard?
*SPECIAL EXTRA: The Babysitters Club books are being reissued. Can anyone do a french braid properly?
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/31/books/31babysitters.html
Saraghina
Ooh that hair! That make-up! She might look a mess, but she’s having a good time dancing with the boys.
When I was re-watching this, I couldn’t help but be a little reminded of Amy Winehouse. Also I swear the millions of soho girls in shredded Alexander Wang probably took at least one Fellini course. Try the Saraghina look if don’t mind being a bit of a mess. At least this look is easy to do.
8 1/2 Vs. Nine
Joyeux Noel! It’s our favorite time of year full of holiday sales, turkey, and Oscar bait. This season brings with it “Nine” basically a turducken of film awesomeness. Yeah, ok I know I should argue that it’s going to be the lame cousin to 8 1/2 (one of my five desert island movies) if anything because Botox wasn’t invented in 1963. But honestly, it has DANCING–FLASHING LIGHTS–DAME Judy Dench! Look at the trailer!
Excited, yet? My tin voice and lead feet aside, I still have a pipe dream of being an extra in some supremely amazing musical. And yeah, that’s never happening unless I steal the vocal essence of some sea princess named Ariel. SO instead I can pop in my fancy pants copy of 8 1/2 and covet everyone’s outfit. Win win…win.
