On my most recent trip to NYC, I took a gander at the windows at Bergdorf Goodman, which is a habit of mine since I was a little girl. Those windows are so damn magical! One of my favorite things about NYC is the ability to stroll down Fifth Ave. …
Read More »Weed Gowns by Nicole Dextras
Canadian artist Nicole Dextras created an installation of all sorts of gowns made from weeds, flowers, and anything green that a bunny would feast upon. I love when fashion uses unconventional ‘fabrics’ to create a truly WTF outfit. Pay attention to the weaving technique in the bodice of the fourth photo- isn’t …
Read More »what I wore- The NYC edition
I had the pleasure of going to the Tim Burton exhibit at LACMA again. I saw the exhibit last year in NYC, but wanted to take my son to see it in LA. Above is what I wore…. It’s sort of a bizarro-goth look, I guess? The dress is from …
Read More »Kerhao- Fall 2011- Git yer Eatin’ dress here!
Kerhao Yin, a graduate of Central Saint Martins, unveiled his Fall 2011 collection perfect for a Hometown Buffet binge! Seriously, I see an eatin’ dress when I see one. I mean it has built in bibs, the waistline seems adjustable and you can hide many dinner rolls in your dress …
Read More »Amato Haute Couture- A Breathtaking Bridal Collection
When I saw these images, I totally gasped! It was like, so perfect and gorgeous.. and I love the themes of the circus and Japan. The Japan photo set are like a modern geisha, so beautiful! I’ve written about Amato Haute Couture before, you can read it here. Since it’s wedding …
Read More »Vintage map tea towels!
I stumbled upon this site by accident and it was totally meant to be!! I have been searching for vintage tea towels of Rhode Island for a couple years now. Martha Stewart had a whole article on it in her magazine. I scoured vintage stores and flea markets across the …
Read More »Chocolate Weapons
Who doesn’t want a chocolate glock?! This the best thing since candy cigarettes (not really) and banned Kinder eggs! Seriously, it’s one of those why- didn’t -I think- of -that- ideas. Chocolate Weapons makes Dick Cheney’s favorite toys out of chocolate in the form of a bullets, hand grenades and …
Read More »Fur Baby
I’m loving Andrei Amado‘s Fall 2011 collection, not because it’s fashion-forward and original, but because I want to burrow my face into that soft, cuddly fur! It really is like a surrogate Mr. Marmar. I would definitely pack one of those outfits on a trip, just so I can snuggle …
Read More »Celebrity Skin
The Golden Girls portrait in BEANS!!? Spice Girls in CANDY?!! Drew Barrymoore in MEAT?!! Donald Trump in JUNK?! Tammy Faye Baker in YARN?!! Who could ask for more?? These legends (at least in my little head) are all composed in art using random food and junk items that could feed …
Read More »The Best of the Royal Ascot Hats
These b*tches at the Royal Ascot are showing how to do it RIGHT! The Kentucky Derby is like the younger, hillbilly sister of the Royal Ascot. You know the one that gets knocked up because she drank too many wine coolers on a camping trip. Anywho, let’s turn our focus …
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