SAG Fashion Awards

January 26th, 2010 - 

Another awards show means one thing: fashion scrutiny. Let’s get down to the nitty gritty, the bare and backless and every torso in between.

Christina Applegate could have been mistaken for the goddess Hera as she dawned a glorious Cinderella-esque flowing sheath. The sleek bun and elegant earrings topped off her royal poise. We give her a nine!

Lea Michele from the TV show Glee must have ruffled the feathers of her designer before stepping out of the limo. While the color hints at turquoise, the hue’s a little too forest green–which reminds us of Christmas sweaters. Not a great fit for her bust either. We give Lea a three.

Michelle Monaghan strolled up in an interesting silver and black ensemble that resembled a disco ball and a contoured satellite map. The white sequins washed out her fair, but beautiful, skin. If the dress was sleeveless and cut across her chest diagonally under the right arm, it might have worked…but dig the shoes! We give Michelle a five and a half.

Sadly, none of the girls from Nine looked as lovely as usual. From left, we see a cut-up goose costume, a white sheet wrapped around Kate’s body, a Woodstock leftover, and very boring black. Sorry, girls. We just expect much more from you. We give the cast a four (just because Marion’s wink is super cute).

Carey Mulligan, yes, yes, yes to this red dress! We love the discreetly placed cinches and the way the fabric literally wraps around her body. The brooched belt is quirkily classy. Her funky cropped hair and cute smirk pair perfectly with simple heart-shaped earrings. We give Carey a ten!

Can’t wait for the next awards show to get our critique on again.

Until then,

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our favorite betty(s)

January 12th, 2010 - 

Just for kicks and giggles, we thought we’d share a random thought: WE LOVE BETTYS! Think about it. What fashionably famous Betty do you know and not love? So, this post is dedicated to all Bettys, famous or not, and the fashion gene inevitably endowed to the Beee-autiful name. Bzzz! (K, we’re feeling kinda goofy, just bear with us here, k?)

Betty #1What’s not to love about Betty Boop? She’s made innocent look sexy. That takes talent.

Betty #2Mad Men’s Betty Draper. The perfectly poised housewife whose wardrobe we’d perfectly love to steal.

Betty #3The classic Bette Davis. Just look at those eyes. Why can’t real life be black and white? You either have a flawless face or your don’t. This Betty most def wins.

Betty #4Rock star, model AND Miles Davis’ wife. This Betty got things done and pulled off this zebra leotard. Props.

Betty #5

Ugly Betty isn’t so ugly anymore. As the seasons wore on, Betty developed a bit of a professional fashion sense. But, not matter what she wears, this Betty will always be our favorite fashion journalist.

Betty #6But at the end of the day, this Betty is most def the tastiest and the Ultimate Betty.

Okay, enough Betty. Shop on!

Small Town Big Prom

January 11th, 2010 - 

Ever heard the phrase, “once you go black, you never back?” Could be true for the gals of one small Mississippi town. Stuck in the fifites until 2008, Charleston, MS, had two proms. Not one for juniors and seniors, but one for black kids, and one for white kids.

Canadian filmmaker Paul Saltzman followed students, teachers, and community members as history finally caught up with this tiny dot on a map in his documentary Prom Night in Mississippi.  Morgan Freeman, who appears in the documentary, and plays a pivotal role, sums up the situation.

“How stupid can that be.” Freeman stepped up and offered to PAY for prom on one stipulation: the high school has only one prom–for everyone.

Check it out  here.

The documentary uncovers some seriously ridiculous leftover racism in the South and shows just how much prom can make a difference in a community by bringing people together and breaking barriers.

On a lighter note, the documentary got us thinking. While big city life brings thoughts of  zipping down a freeway in a sexy little number, waving our hands out the limo’s sunroof while sipping champagne…what exactly goes down at a small town prom?

Ditch the barnyard stereotype, cuz even a class of 37 knows how to party. Some visual proof to boot…

What’s prom without hot dates of any race?

Add a little slow dance romance…

Limos ain’t just for the big city.

No matter if you’re black or white–get down with your bad self.

Small town prom? We wanna go!

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Bright is Back

January 4th, 2010 - 

A new year is here and hot. With color that is. After reviewing who wore what on the last night of ‘09, we’ve decided that bright is back a bit early this year. Check out what spilled out of limos on New Year’s Eve–an array of dresses that cover the color sprectrum.

Which would YOU like to wear to the semester’s first dance?

Eva Mendes, Audrina Patridge, Charlize Theron in yellows far from mellow. Photos by Retna.


Beyonce, Isla Fisher, Jennifer Connelly go green. Photos by (left) Retna, (middle)  Getty Images, (right) Retna.


Olivia Palermo, America Ferrera, Blake Lively look posh in purple. Photos by (left) Getty Images, (middle, right) Retna.


Natalie Portman, Blake Lively, Mischa Barton premiere in pink. Photos by (left, middle) Retna, (right) Getty Images.


Renee Zellweger, Jessica Biel, Sienna Miller pretty much ravish red. Photos by (left) Getty Images, (middle, right) Retna.

We know what colors we’re claiming for prom this year. Do you?

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Who’ll Be Where When the Ball Drops

December 31st, 2009 - 

Ready to glam out and hop on a jet plane tonight? We’re willing to put up three months’ rent to make an appearance at the hottest New Year’s Eve parties in 12 hours and counting. We did a little digging to find out who’ll be where and what will go down when the ball drops.

Ooh! Can’t wait to find out who’ll drop the ball in tomorrow’s headlines, too. Bring on the drunken slander! The tabletop make out sessions, the same sex on stage groping! Hey, we have to live vicariously through SOMEbody while we veg out on couch with a bottle of cheap champagne. Might as well be a famous face.

L.A.

Adam Lambert will perform at Gridlock New Year’s Eve Concert. Hope he can keep his tongue in his mouth…or not, whatever, that’s show biz.

Basketball star Allen Iverson, Claudia Jordan and Mekhi Phifer will get down at Harlem Nights party at Siren Studios. Grandmaster Flash will kick it old school at the Roosevelt Hotel when the clock strikes.

On The Strip

The classy and sassy Christina Agulara will host a party at Las Vegas hotspot Tao.

Hot little mama Nicole Richie and hubbie Joel Madden will be at Lavo, another Las Vegas joint.

The Black Eyed Peas will step out at LAX nightclub in the Luxor hotel after performing on Dick Clark’s “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve.”

50 Cent will throw down some bling at Pure Night Club (throw down bling? We’re still working on our gangsta lingo.)

Welcome to Miami

Miami landed Lady Gaga, who’ll show at Fontainebleau (That’s our favorite club name thus far. Sounds French and fancy. Ooh la la.)

The Hills star Brody Jenner will count down  at Gansevoort Miami Beach Hotel Rooftop 2010 bash.

Lady Gaga’s former tourmate Kid Cudi will also do Miami at Hotel W with John Legend.

An East Coast Eve

After doing her diva thang in Madison Square Garden, Mariah Carey and hubbie Nick Cannon will host JoonBug.com’s M2 Ultra Lounge New Year’s Eve 2010.

Hotel on Rivington will glitter with stars like Cobra Starship’s Alex Suarez, Ryan Blackington and celeb DJ Josh Madden.

If only. If only. At least we have cable.

(Thanks, Getty Images, for the pics!)

Kim Kardashian Luvs Carl’s…Salad

December 29th, 2009 - 

What’s sexy, sticky, good for you (for the most part) and costs $4.99?

What fast food chain Carl’s Jr. claims to be their brand spankin new “luxurious lettuce” salad brought to you by none other than a scantily clad Kim Kardashian.

We found a pre-commericial-like interview that appears to be sponsored by Carl’s Jr. Two director dudes explain the concept. It’s not too biologically complex: “Guys are gonna wanna watch her and women can relate to her,” says one of the spiky-haired gents.

Yeah, we feel like a flipping our perfect exotic curls and licking the sugary syrup off our  volumptuous wet lips when we’re idling in a drive-thru, too.

Puleeez. But, hey, that’s advertising for ya. Consumers will have the chance to virtually dine on a quickie bowl of greens with Kim via web chat on Carl’s facebook page on Jan. 13.

Funny how they just slap on a nationally-recognized label and call it a lunch date instead of…well…

On the flip side, besides flaunting some serious cleavage, Kim does push a positive message for the new fast food health attempt.

“Who says salads can’t be hot?” she chirps on the interview. “If you’re eating something that tastes good and you know is good for you, that’s sexy, that’s hot.”

We couldn’t agree more. Especially with a new school semester coming up. Bring on the lettuce! Check out our fave fast food dabbles in the health department:

Chik-fil-A’s Chargrilled Chicken Sandwich with 280 calories, 7 fat grams.

Jack In The Box Hamburger with 250 calories, 9 fat grams

Subway’s 6″ Turkey Breast Sandwich with 254 calories, 3.5 fat grams. (No cheese, sorry :/ )

Burger King’s Frozen Vanilla Yogurt with 120 calories, 3 fat grams

McDonald’s Fruit ‘n Y0gurt Parfait (7 oz.) with 160 calories, 2 fat grams.

(Thanks to HealthCheck Systems for the info!)

worth a watch: fashion Youtube vids

December 28th, 2009 - 

images-1Usually, we only visit Youtube when a famous face flashes a thousand cameras stepping out of a limo or when we’re really really unbearably bored.

But given the latest fashion video blog craze, we thought we’d check out the virtual assortment of amateur fashionistas advising us from their bedrooms on vidcam.

Surprisingly, we found a few goodies in the grab bag–some notable fashion vids worth watching…

For makeup, we’re fond of Michelle Phan. She’s full coverage from wearing makeup with glasses to masquerade ball facials. a sultry voice and fun background music, not to mention a pretty face. Plus, she does a luscious Lady Gaga Poker Face tutorial.

Also an expert with a foundation brush, screennamer “petrilude” gives great visual tips on a very wide variety of facial styles–from drag queen (he is a dude) to terrifyingly artistic Halloweenesque painted masks. Like how to get a great green face for a Malificent from Sleeping Beauty or the green witch from the musical Wicked. Don’t get weirded out–this guy’s an arteest.

A bit amateur, a lot of “ums” and awkward pauses, but Hungarian sisters Erika and Krista from NY most def show potential with their baby video blog “How to Live Your Life”. Not a fancy title, but they cover quirky hippy cool stuff like wearing clearance maternity Target clothes, mixing health drinks and sorting trash from treasure in vintage threads. The girls can sniff out bargains. Check out their finds from a sale hunt at GAP.

A little obsessed with Carrie Underwood, “pursebuzz” gives a gamut of advice from makeup and hairstyle how to’s and homemade gift ideas to threading your eyebrows. What’s that, you say? Check it out. The chick goes live with ZERO makeup. Props.

“Lollipop26″ keeps it simple with her at-home product reviews (brands actually send her stuff–nifty) and simple everyday how-to’s for the normal everyday girl. She shows us how to taper bangs, or what she calls fringe in an innocent English accent. So cute!

The First Decade’s Fashion Faux Pas

December 26th, 2009 - 

A decade’s nearly past since we all thought the world was going to explode (or worse, our Facebook pages would crash) at the turn of the millenium. But, we don’t really think our stocking up  on eye liner was such a waste.

2012 is upon us, and, if the Mayans are correct, we’re all in for it. That means two years, count it –two, dos, deuce, deux– to make up for all the fashion faux pas committed during the first decade of our 2nd chance (at fashion perfection).

We can’t all be prodigal Prada sons and daughters. But let’s go over a little list of sewn sins that shouldn’t live to see January 1, 2010.

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Instructions: Cut off pants mid calf to make body look even shorter. Wear unbearably tight spandex at butt to make jiggle. There. Gaucho pants.

Crocs. Good for gardening, middle-aged housewives and five-year-old boys. If you’re not one of these, get some cute slip-ons.

UGGs. fashion-uggs21267x400Done. Over. Unless you look out your window and see three feet of snow. Oh, wait, they’re not water proof. So, unless you’re modeling them in three feet of fake snow. Oh wait, there’s just no point. And if you even THINK of wearing UGGs with sweatpants–automatic condemnation to eternal purgatory.

Black Nail Polish. “Uhh, like, I’m so depressed. Like, sooo, I’m gonna wear, like, black, like, uhh, my soul.” Don’t get us wrong, we’re empathetic to bad days, but not ones that last until you chip off every last nail tip.

Skinny jeans on the wrong bods. skinnyjeansFrankly, we’re kinda tired of breaking a sweat to get our pants on in the morning. Plus, if you have hips larger than your cat’s, you’re screwed. Time for a Low-Rise comeback.

MicroDoggy Clothes.maddy_dog_clothes No, not human fashion, but your pup’s practically an extension of your body. If your teacup chihuahua could speak people language, it would probably scream, “I’m not shaking because I’m cold, I’m trembling because this velour vest is terrifyingly itchy! Come on, would you wear this?! Do you hate me!?”

Trucker Hats. Unless you’re actually a trucker. If you’re rolling out of your dorm bunk and have absolute deadbedhead, DO NOT reach for your BF’s trucker hat. Sport the nasty pony tail. Everyone understands. No, not even Ashton Kutcher can pull off this one.  At least wear a black beret and pretend you have a brain.

We’re sure we bought and wore more very naughty things this decade, but these faux pas bi$&*%slapped our fashion commandments spot on.

Shop on, with karma in mind.

Remembering Brittany Murphy, Early Deaths-the Celebrity Sickness

December 22nd, 2009 - 

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Murphy in Uptown Girls

You all probably heard, but actress Brittany Murphy passed away Sunday, after collapsing in the shower. Apparently, hubbie Simon Monjack called 911 when he found his 32-year-old wife on the floor in full cardiac arrest. Don’t jump to drug overdose conclusions yet, no official statement has been released.

We wanna know what the celebrity world coming to. Yeah, there was Marilyn, Elvis and James Dean. Early celeb deaths are no new news. But it’s like there’s a fine line between lifelong infamy and a youthful spurt of famehood that inevitably ends in a fading spotlight once a star hits 30.  Ms. Murphy sadly hit the line and didn’t cross over–well, barely.

We understand that we don’t understand the pressure of seeing your airbrushed face lining the grocery store rack under demeaning and probably semi-false headlines. We’d like to thank dirt-digging paparazzi and ridiculous gossip-based publications for contributing to this pressure. Shucks, a girl can’t wear bug-eyed glasses EVERYwhere she goes for the rest of her life. Those things are fugly.

Back to the pressure of fame. So far, history proves celebrity status and its symptoms a deadly equation: explosive media coverage + dolla bills + easy access to everything consumable–including chemicals + paparazzi + the stress of  being perfect = a one way trip to suicide lake or overdose city.

All this tizzy has made us think about our own reporting. We’ve said some nasty things about a few of our favorite faces. It’s just too easy. And with that, we step back and apologize.

We hope  to lose no more lovely ladies and lads of Hollywood any time soon.

In light of Brittany’s death, a brief memorial of her applauded apparel appearances.

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Bodaciously blonde…

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but beautiful as a brunette.

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Funky little number, eh? We like the multi-colored rhinestones and chic springy lace.

FASHION-ITALY-DSQUARED-MURPHYThe fabulous Murphy–perfectly quirky.

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Brittany’s Clueless debut–just another girl gettin’ started in the biz. We’re sad to see her leave so soon.

nice beats from naughty artists for your holiday party

December 21st, 2009 - 

Hey DJ, turn it up! But not just any tune off the charts. We’ve been nice all year, it’s time to misbehave on the dance floor. Mix it up at your Holiday party with a few of our fave hits that are so hot they’ve made the naughty list.

Ke$ha TiK Tok

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Okay, the girl’s Crayyzee. She’s a bit of a rags to riches story. Once on welfare, Kesha worked her patootie off to make her debut album Animal, which hits stores in 2010. Word is Kesha wanted Prince to produce her music, so she found and snuck into his Beverly Hills pad. Once discovered, she was thrown out, but not before she left her demo. (He didn’t call her back). She also had the opportunity to sing background for Paris Hilton ’s second single, which led to an incident later where she barfed in Hilton’s closet.

ANYway, her music’s hot.


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We don’t have to say a lot to prove why Lady Gaga’s on our naughty artist list. After removing her dark-lensed sunglasses and admitting to Barbara Walters she’d had sexual relations with girls, the Lady can’t mend her ways. Barbara Walters for heaven’s sake. Whatever, we love her. And who can’t get down to a Gaga hit?

Gucci Mane The State vs Radric Davis

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So, he spent a bent in prison, but we all make mistakes, right? Point is, a girl can get busy to his beats on the dance floor. That we dig. Plus, he looks kinda remorseful on his cover–maybe he’s turned a new leaf, will mind his P’s and Q’s, and stick with mixing some sick hits. (Ooh, we like talking like gangstas. Is this gangsta talk? What’s a gangsta, anyway? Whatever. We can dance to it!)

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Yeah, we did it. Admit it. You did a double take when you saw her new album, too. She’s back. Again. Eloping, babies, drunken rages, inappropriate spreading of legs, the shaved head bout. What’s left? One, two, threesomes. “It’s just for fun,” she claims in song. Well, what do ya expect? She’s not known for class,  but at least she’s danceable. Just don’t do what she does, okay? Promise us.

Kid Sister UltraViolet

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So far, all the dirt we can find on this gal is that she once weighted 215 pounds. We think it’s pretty naughty to go from fat to THIS phat. Props, girl. Plus, her songs rock. Hard.

Justin Bieber My Worldjustin-bieber-my-world-album-cover

This kid’s probably done nothing more than shoe polished his next door neighbor’s car, but he’s got scandalous potential. That’s what pop star PR is for, right? Yeah, he’s 15. But, come on, he’s adorable. We’re imagining him in five years AFTER he starts dating Miley Cyrus, maybe gets some Senator’s daughter pregnant…

If all else fails, we hear Now 32 is out. Geeze where does time go. Remember Now 3? Ah, 98 Degrees and early Blink 182. How we (don’t) miss middle school–and all the detentions that came with it.

Now get to making that play list. Oh, and make sure you can get down in your dress. That’s the most important part of any part-ay.

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