Cage by Carlos Santana

Saturday night was a fun night for me. I got to hang out with a bunch of friends I hadn’t seen in a while, and I bought a fabulous pair of shoes that I can’t wait to wear for the perfect occasion. Yes, this all happened in the same location. Read the rest of this entry »

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From today’s b, the paper

make it work Experimental Fashion Show
MARYLAND INSTITUTE COLLEGE OF ART
Now that “Project Runway” is in an ongoing air-or-not-to-air battle, we have to get our offbeat fashion fix somewhere else. Often edgy and eclectic, MICA’s past shows, always featuring student wares, have teetered on the edge between practical and, uh, not-so-practical. This year’s theme is “Kegger,” and since this is MICA, don’t expect a dress made out of beer cans. Instead, each of the collections address themes of indulgence, consumption and beauty. 7 p.m. Saturday, main building. $5 in advance, $7 at the door. mica.edu.

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Lebootique Boot Sleeves

There’s nothing like a little retail therapy to boost my spirits, but when the one thing that gets me down is the economy, it makes for spending money harder to justify. I’ve had a new pair of knee-high boots on my want list for a while now. I recently had to part ways with one of my favorite pair of brown boots, and I’m currently searching for a replacement. Then I found a product that might just help me out, even though it’s kind of weird.

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Lace

A big trend this fall is lace — and not just on underthings. Just check out how Prada used lacy inspiration. Feminine, unusual and unexpected, lace fabric adds texture to an otherwise Ok form.

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Uh oh

Clothes are immaculate. Hair is to die for. Make up is set. But wait. What’s that? What is that?

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From today’s b, the paper

You might expect Christian Siriano to be something he’s not.

There’s no incessant spouting of “hot tranny mess” or “fierce” or any of the Sirianoisms that have made the “Project Runway” champ a household name. You expect him to be flip, perhaps even a bit catty. You expect him to be the kind of created-by-reality TV character that America loves to hate.
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While perusing the world wide web for fashion inspiration, I came across a book that I really think I need to look into: “The One Hundred” by Nina Garcia. Yes, that Nina Garcia.
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the vote

This year’s election has inspired some great graphic tee shirt designs. Who would have thought that presidential candidates could be a fashion muse?

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OK, gang, it’s time for some new Superlatives of Baltimore categories! (Apologies to City and Baltimore magazine)

You pick ’em! I will give my little opinion, too.

PLEASE NOTE: Some of these may be illegal or unappreciated. Information for amusement purposes only.

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belt

This past weekend, while searching through my stash of fall clothes, I stumbled across an elastic belt that, immediately, inspired a dozen outfits and ensembles. And I had a flashback to the moment in “The Devil Wears Prada” where the fashion assistant holds up two seemingly identical belts and says, “It’s a tough call. They’re so different.” To which, Andy chuckles, and Miranda’s icy glaze lays into the poor girl. If only Andy knew … Read the rest of this entry »