As soon as I saw the name of the latest Kendra Scott jewelry collection, Florence + The Machine’s “Cosmic Love” popped in my head, followed by a medley of tenuously galaxy-themed tunes: Elton John’s “Rocket Man,” David Bowie’s “Space Oddity,” Radiohead’s “Black Star” and so forth.
I’ve never been a huge fan of Halloween — first, there’s the fact that I’m a scaredy cat (for me, watching a horror movie is akin to water torture); second, I always dread the slew of pranks that occur on Halloween evening (lawns being covered with toilet paper, cars and houses coated with smashed eggs, the firecrackers shoved into people’s mailboxes and so forth); and I really take issue with the number of absolutely scandalous costumes worn by tween and teen girls (the sexy kitty and sexy bunny ensembles have gotten out of control and now, of course, there’s the Miley- Cyrus- at-the-VMAs costumes that are soaring in popularity this year).
If you follow me on Instagram, then you know I have a weakness for rings of all kinds — two-finger numbers with chains, studs, enamel fillings, and elaborate etchings; elongated knuckle rings that entire from the base of the finger to well past the knuckle; statement rings shaped like lion’s heads or undulating snakes, oval or square styles with stones at their centers or boasting bulbous shapes and faceted surfaces; and open-top numbers that seem to float in between your knuckles.
For Fall 2013, TOMS is in a military state of mind — well, at least when it comes to its choice of prints.
Once upon a time, hosiery was a strictly functional realm, with women mainly using flesh-toned pantyhose for the purpose of covering up exposed skin in so as to make any ensembles involving skirts and dresses more palatable for the office or for formal affairs.
The fashions seen on the red carpet at the 2013 Emmy Awards were fascinating in that, despite some coincidental commonalities, there were no tedious themes — colors ranged from fiery reds to snowy whites and icy blues; silhouettes ranged from mermaid tale gowns to strapless column dresses; and even necklines varied dramatically, from deep Vs to demure halters.
Last night’s 2013 Emmy Awards was a bit of a snoozefest — there were the seemingly endless song-and-dance numbers (and, as someone who loathes musicals, these were enough to make me wince), the “upsets” that seemed designed to shock rather than to commend outstanding actors (Jeff Daniels over Bryan Cranston?
Prolific British artist Ron English has earned a massive following by juxtaposing pop culture references and images with high art fare, creating a surreal mash-up of motifs — fast food company logos and mascots like Tony the Tiger and Ronald McDonald; vintage cereal box illustrations; famous Andy Warhol images; portraits of iconic performers like Elvis Presley and Marilyn Monroe; comic book characters like Charlie Brown, Captain America, Fred Flinstone, and The Hulk; cartoon characters like Spongebob Squarepants and Mickey Mouse; classic paintings like Leonardo Da Vinci’s “The Last Supper” and Sandro Boticelli’s “The Birth of Venus;” and landmarks like The Sphinx and Mount Rushmore.
New York Fashion Week may seem really glamorous and fun to all those who haven’t experienced it but, for industry insiders, it’s a bit reminiscent of final exams season in college.
Believe it or not — years after Von Dutch made trucker hats the go-to accessory for douchey hipsters everywhere — this topper style is making a comeback.
