Yes, yes, I am obsessed with Amy Larocca's weekly New York magazine fashion popsicle, in which she interviews one or more crazily dressed urbanite and explains why they are loathsome, amazing, weird, terrible, or the coolest just by asking them, like, four questions. Deborah Solomon, take note! Sometimes the answers are all about What You're Wearing. It really is that simple!

This week's feature is a true gem. The ladies are above, the link to the full text of the Q&A is here, but my favorite response, possibly ever, to the query "What do you do?" is below. SO, okay, these women are kind of insane and obviously loaded and the fur coats are heinous. But isn't this a nice, breezy, non-annoying way to respond to such an inquiry if, say, you don't have a job, and people are all up in your grill, like WHY ARE YOU NOT WORKING? I also think it's an amazing technique even if you DO have a job and a stress attacks and deadlines. Living and enjoying. WHAT A CONCEPT.

What do you guys do?
ELISA: Right now I am living life. Because I can. I’m living, and I’m enjoying. I collect art, I collect fashion. I can’t lie to you, I love it. At some point you follow a type of life with a schedule, and I kind of said, “You know what? I’m going to take a hike for a while.”

That's right! Take a hike, lady! Do it in your riding boots and gray skinny jeans. While you're at it, get yourself a TV show or go become Paris's new BFF. She would heart you!

3/17/2008 4:58:35 PM by Sharon Steel | Comments [0] |  

Oh, Oscars! Movies, pretty dresses, a masturbatory ceremony, long commercial breaks, annoying jokes, weird panning shots into the audience of men wearing bronzer and ladies squeezed into Zac Posen gowns. Hurrah!

One thing about the Oscars, though: the swag. Even if you're a pitiful loser, everyone in attendance still walks away with a shit ton of free nonsense. Sneak peak alert, because I've just been given advance notice about one of the gifts that will be included -- see above -- Kirstie Kelly for Disney Fairy Tale Weddings jewels! Gasp. From the press release:

Every princess begins her journey with a dream. As a tribute to aspiring princesses who dare to dream, Disney and renowned designer Kirstie Kelly has been selected to participate in the official Distinctive Assets “EVERYONE WINS AT THE OSCARS!” gift bag for the 80th Annual  OSCARS® Awards to be held on Feb.24, 2008 at The Kodak Theater in Los Angeles and is scheduled to be broadcast live on the ABC Television network!

Nominated stars will walk away with a dazzling platinum finished chandelier filigree earring that is dripping with Swarovski crystals and freshwater pearls!  In addition they will receive the coveted Sticks n’ Stones bracelet, a platinum finish woodsy inspired cuff that is perfectly stoned with the most sparkling Swarovski crystals!  Retail value of approximately $595.00.

But you know what's even better than Kristie Kelly Disney jewelery? This weaponized, diamond engagement ring by subversive artist Toby Wong.

How GREAT would it be to be proposed to with one of these babies. Any boy who does this! Is! A Keeper! That diamond edge can CUT YOU down to the bone! Sadly, this will not be included in the Oscar grab-bag spectacular. It's a shame, really. That's totally a Tiffany design!

2/22/2008 12:09:31 PM by Sharon Steel | Comments [0] |  

11/5/2007 8:26:25 PM by phloggist | Comments [1] |  

From the inbox:

"I'd like to invite you to another House of ILL open house this Sat Oct 13 from 3-9pm. The idea is you bring down some clothes you would like printed on, pick out one of the many designs, and then I print it up for you for $5 a print. You win, I win, we all win. Bring down whatever you like, and I'll customize your threads. I also have a bunch of select items for sale that are already printed ripe for the picking. Its always a great time so don't miss out. I'm located at 159 North Beacon suite A22 in Allston, tell your friends and I'll see you there."

A few sample prints:

10/12/2007 12:07:21 PM by Caitlin | Comments [0] |  

From the inbox:

"We pass over most lines that are presented to us, but we stocked Art Terror by local artist/MassArt grad Gordon Riker immediately because of it's distinctive and intelligent designs. He was killed this year in a bike accident at age 22. I got together with his brother Andrew (he runs local dance party Paper) and Project SF, and hung Gordon's last works and painted a tribute mural.   

This Friday, Sept 7, 6-8pm at Bodega we'll hold his final art show, and will be releasing his last designs for his Art Terror line.   All proceeds will be going to Gordon's Art Terror Foundation."

9/7/2007 1:13:06 PM by Caitlin | Comments [0] |