SubscribeMonthly Archives: March 2010
An Open Letter to the Waitress Who Insists on Ignoring Me When My Boyfriend and I Go Out to Dinner
By Brandy Alexander
I like to order when I go out for dinner.
Why is that so hard for you and your fellow waitresses to understand? I still want him to hold the door, to help me with my coat, to maybe even move my chair if it’s heavy.
But I like to order. Steak, sometimes, medium rare.
Sometimes he gets a light piece of fish and I order a piece of bloody meat and they bring me the fish and bring him the… More »
Lust Object: Judith Lieber Sevilla Bag
At times, Judith Lieber’s bags can seem a little too sparkling, but this amethyst Sevilla clutch (made out of Python) seems like it would be perfect for spring. It’s also a design that you could easily carry into seasons to come.
$1,995 at Judith Lieber… More »
Random Outfit of the Day: Amanda Lepore
On its own, this outfit is not super remarkable. But then when you realize that a) the person in this photograph is drag icon Amanda Lepore and b) she is showing up for jury duty, the only possible outcome of this picture is awesome.
Hat tip: DListed…. More »
This is What The Croc Creatures Look Like When They Grow Up
Nothing makes me want to buy footwear like knowing that aliens all keep their shoes on during their extra flexible alien orgies. Those shoes must be really comfortable. Or else, they’re all just getting whacked in the face periodically, but then, it’s not easy being green. More images from shoe designer Luciano Carvari’s photoshoot below…. More »
5 Things People In Relationships Should Not Do on Facebook
You’re dating someone! You’re still in the “have sex six times a day” phase! You have a perma-glow that no amount of expensive face cream could ever replicate! Now, you should tell all your friends, right?
No.
Inspired by a blog I love, STFU Marrieds, I’ve compiled a list of five things coupled-up people should avoid on social networking sites.
Do not post anything on your significant other’s wall that would work better as a personal, handwritten love letter. Here’s a tip: would… More »
Thanks For the Memories, Finance Meets Fashion
YES! Finance Meets Fashion is back April 8th at the Empire Hotel. It’s your opportunity to mingle with the men of finance, at least, the men of finance who can get out of their jobs really, really early, so you can stand in a room and stare blankly at them. Of course, it’s only open to ladies in the fashion industry, though I continue to eagerly await the men of fashion, ladies of finance edition. For now, I just can’t… More »
Is The New Croc Mascot Creepy Or Adorable?
Over at The Cut they say it looked as thought the mascot was “crawling on a pretty pair of bare feet like oversize bacteria looking for a toenail under which to embed themselves.” And yes, it’s sort of true, especially when it’s green (though it reminds me more of crushing a frog underfoot, as the frog desperately grasps onto your foot. Alternatively, a tiny green foot fetishist). But on the other hand, hey, it’s a shoe! It’s giving out… More »
Karen Elson’s Life is Better Than Yours
She’s a model, has a kickass wardrobe full of vintage couture finds, is married to a White Stripe, and oh, by the way, she can also sing. Line of jealous haters starts to the left.
Gloss Review: Norma Kamali Wellness Sea Clay Masque
This review comes via our sibling site Blisstree.com and was written by Blisstree Deputy Editor Briana Roglin.
The Product: Norma Kamali Wellness Sea Clay Masque
The Pitch: “The combination of olive oil and clay mud from the sea is one of the oldest and most beneficial face masques ever created (ancient Greece) for men and women.”
The Price: $16 for 75 mL
The Take: Thumbs up
I love facial masks, but they’re expensive and they tend to bother my sensitive skin. More often than not,… More »
Shelved Dolls: Brenda Diana Duff Frazier
Some women are renowned fashion icons in their own time, only to be largely forgotten after their deaths. Through the Shelved Dolls feature, we hope to bring a little bit of information about them to a new generation.
Brenda Diana Duff Frazier
1921-1982
No, Not Brendan Frazier.
Snow White came out in 1937, when Brenda Frazier was 16. For her, it couldn’t have been better timed. Her pale white skin, dark hair and red lips gave her a Snow White… More »
Why TheGloss’ Editor Is Being a Major Bitch Right Now
It’s that time of the year, you guys. Passover. Pesach. The story of the Exodus. Whatever you want to call it, it means that I do not get to eat carbs for an entire week, and I am supremely disgruntled about it. You think after years of practice observing the holiday for a mere week out of the fifty-two, I’d be better at it. But, sadly, that would not be the case. The fact is, removing bread, beer, pasta, and… More »
Penis Festival Penis Festival Penis Festival
There, did we get your attention?
However, the penis festival is no joke. The traditional springtime festival is a staple in Japan, where it represents fertility and crop growth. Japan has one of the world’s lowest birthrates, and the country is boosting efforts to encourage couples to have kids. Enter (heh) the penis festival, where people pray to penis shrines and make giant phalluses out of candy.
Luckily, the Global Post has a photo gallery. You’re welcome…. More »
Love Advice from Amanda Seyfried
“Do I want to get married? I might maybe in 10 years but I don’t see myself getting married. I don’t think marriage is as important as kids are.”
Video: Yes, iPad Is a Stupid Name
In case you hadn’t heard, “iPad” is a stupid name for a product. So stupid, in fact, that it causes people to make lots of feminine-hygiene-product-related jokes. They’re in no short supply in this Mad TV sketch. Also, wasn’t Mad TV cancelled? This whole video confuses me.
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Designers Say The Darndest Things: Karl. Always Karl.
“I don’t want to have a social life. I’ve had enough of that in my life. It’s demode. It’s another era. Perhaps people are still excited by that era, but not me.”
Yes, Karl Lagerfeld, you are an island. You are Fiji, and it’s adorable…. More »
Poll: Is Sex Addiction Real?
The New York Daily News is reporting that Jesse James, philandering (and possibly soon-to-be-ex) husband of Sandra Bullock, has checked into rehab for his “personal issues.” This comes just after Tiger Woods did a stint in a rehab facility to deal with his sex addiction. That begs the question – do you think sex addiction is a real thing, or do people just use it as an excuse?
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You Know Who is Perfect for a Skin Cream Endorsement? La Toya Jackson.
La Toya Jackson is back, you guys. She guest hosted on The View a couple of times, there were all these rumors that she was going to be on Dancing with the Stars (and I can’t tell you how much we wished La Toya got the spot they inexplicably gave to Kate freaking Gosselin), and now she’s the face of a “luxury hand care product” from German brand Alessandro International. No, I don’t know how someone can be the face… More »
Fashion 101: So, What Do Fashion Publicists Do?
I am obsessed with Kell on Earth. This week marks the season finally of what I consider to be one of the best shows on Bravo, and I’m a little bummed. The draw I feel to the show is a strange one. Most of the characters are total bitches. The sunken-eyed underlings work long hours under crazy of pressure and endure endless verbal abuse. Yet I continue to be impressed and fascinated with Kelly Cutrone and respect what she had… More »
Link Love: The Day When Celebrity Shoe Designers Were Just Like Us
When he was in Prison, Steve Madden apparently spent many happy hours reading Star magazine. Celebrities, they’re just like us! – Page Six
Unlike Peaches Geldof, Georgia May Jagger IS morally fit to be photographed in her underwear – Mirror.co.uk
Tommy Hilfiger is working with Dickson Concepts (International) Ltd. to assume control of its Chinese wholesale and retail business early next year – Vogue UK
Vivienne Westwood has just opened her first men’s store in London – HintMag
Albert Elbaz seemed to think… More »