August 2010

You have a Q? I have an A.

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It’s been a week of questions, and thankfully (for these at least), I do have answers. I was recently selected by a couple bloggers to answer the following questions, but I’ve also answered a few on Formspring lately as well. Have you got a question? You can always ask it anonymously—just go to Grit and [...]

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WVW: Double Crossed*

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Two crosses, cause lately, it feels like one isn’t quite enough. Remember what I wrote about double entendres. That’s my anecdote for the day. I promise regular programming will resume shortly. Oh, and Prêt à Porter P, this outfit is dedicated to you. Because there is method to our madness. *WVW = What V Wore [...]

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Sunday Coffee: OMG! Girlcrack and Gratitude

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Wow, what a week. So many sites, so little time. But I do hope you like these finds…happy Sunday! The Cream From the brilliant Agent Lover, via the also brilliant Ashe Mischief of Dramatis Personae: I call Target “GIRLCRACK.” It earned that nickname because almost every time a person (usually female according to my studies) goes [...]

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Friend Friday: Sizing Up Size in Fashion

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Some recent negative comments about a model’s size/weight prompted this week’s Friend Friday* topic. Not that we need any blog brouhaha to bring SIZE to the forefront; it is always brewing just below the surface of fashion’s often implausible ideals. We were asked: Should someone’s size stop them from fashion blogging or having a voice [...]

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WVW: A Clear Cut*

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*WVW= What V Wore Dress and belt, designers unknown. Skirt (over dress), Miss Cherry. Necklace, Banana Republic. Shoes, Wittner.

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Guest Post: The Meaning of Mehndi

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Recently, Leia of Leia’s Delights wrote a guest post for G&G about The Stunning, Sensual Sari after I read a post on her blog about the traditional dress of her culture. I asked Leia if she’d be willing to share more because I have been fascinated by the beauty of the sari for years. Along the way, [...]

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Sunday Coffee: Tasteless Fashion, Profresh Advice, and Sacramento

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There are so many things I come across in my weekly Internet/magazine/TV surfing, little pearls I’m dying to share. And there is nothing I love better than good reads on a quiet Sunday morning, with coffee, of course. So welcome to my first Sunday Coffee post. I’m going to try and do this weekly as [...]

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