I have no idea how I was blessed with hearing two Wham! songs in one day. But you are welcome again, and now, unbutton your shirt to your navel!
Monday, June 29, 2009
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Men's Fashion: Hermes And Dunhill Deliver
These two collection are perfect examples of how the french differ from the brits and why both styles are totally amazing.....
Thanks to Men's Style for the collections.....
Thanks to Men's Style for the collections..... Saturday, June 27, 2009
The Moral Hypocracy
Newsflash: Mr. South Carolina truly falls for an Argentine beauty, and cheats on his wife. And Ms. Sarah Palin has a daughter that gets knocked up as an unmarried teenager. These things happen every day, and that is the fact of being human.
What the real problem is however, is that the social conservatives out there like to tell people how to live their life, and that these things that make people human, should not actually happen. Just say no! Remember that?
In fact, they want legislation to that end. For example - overturn roe v.wade or a war against drugs that costs 2billion a year when treatment would be a fraction and decriminalize a dark underworld or no legal marriage for gays - when most have never met a gay, or remove sex education despite the real facts that kids do actually have sex. Sorry about the run on, but the list goes on and on.....
This op ed chronicals the hypocracy well. I am entitled to call our Sarah Palin and Mr. South Carolina, not because of their faults but because they will legislate to say that I should have no faults. And that if I do, I should just suck it up, but when they do, it is just them being human.
Say what you will about liberals, but they generally stay out of your bedroom. They allow people to just be who they are, and do what they do, because behavior is not what we want it to be, but what we actually do.
What the real problem is however, is that the social conservatives out there like to tell people how to live their life, and that these things that make people human, should not actually happen. Just say no! Remember that?
In fact, they want legislation to that end. For example - overturn roe v.wade or a war against drugs that costs 2billion a year when treatment would be a fraction and decriminalize a dark underworld or no legal marriage for gays - when most have never met a gay, or remove sex education despite the real facts that kids do actually have sex. Sorry about the run on, but the list goes on and on.....
This op ed chronicals the hypocracy well. I am entitled to call our Sarah Palin and Mr. South Carolina, not because of their faults but because they will legislate to say that I should have no faults. And that if I do, I should just suck it up, but when they do, it is just them being human.
Say what you will about liberals, but they generally stay out of your bedroom. They allow people to just be who they are, and do what they do, because behavior is not what we want it to be, but what we actually do.
Best Of Men's Fashion Week: Blechhhhhh
Is it possible for a man to look handsome without looking like a metrosexual stereotype? Or clothes to not look like I would tell my gayest male friends "You look like a abecrombied out pirate with a pension for low cut tops that even I would not wear"? I am not impressed, and I really wanted to be.
These last two are all I could in good conscious put up that were not some sort of caricaturization of either a hipster, or a goth, or a prep, or whatever ridiculousness men's fashion is now. But, since I love my boys, I will keep trying, or most likely. I will like what people are wearing out of the tents more.....
These last two are all I could in good conscious put up that were not some sort of caricaturization of either a hipster, or a goth, or a prep, or whatever ridiculousness men's fashion is now. But, since I love my boys, I will keep trying, or most likely. I will like what people are wearing out of the tents more.....
Uniqlo To Buy The Gap?
Have you ever been to Uniqlo? Most likely not unless you have to Japan or NYC. Essentially, it is the Japanese Gap. What that means is that the clothes are cooler, but just as functional.
Check out a little more about what could be an enormous retail coup, and could help gap from sinking like the stone it is....
Check out a little more about what could be an enormous retail coup, and could help gap from sinking like the stone it is....
All The Single Ladies......
This is a map of single gender imbalances across the USA. Sometimes the odds are good, but the goods are odd. Maybe I should move to California????
Friday, June 26, 2009
Artists To Learn About: Alberto Vargas
Pin up girls are so lovely....... sexy and sweet at the same time....
Rest In Peace, Pretty Lady.....
We will miss that gorgeous smile and bouncing and behaving hair.....
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Word Of The Week: Curbulence
I cannot remember the origins of this word in my vocabulary, but it works very well.
Curbulence: The act of hitting the curb with your car when you are pulling in, or out, or cutting it too close to the curb.
Example Usage: When doing a terrible job parallel parking and someone is in my car, and I hit the curb I say " Oops, there is a little curbulence, I hope you have your seat belt fastened".
Curbulence: The act of hitting the curb with your car when you are pulling in, or out, or cutting it too close to the curb.
Example Usage: When doing a terrible job parallel parking and someone is in my car, and I hit the curb I say " Oops, there is a little curbulence, I hope you have your seat belt fastened".
Friday, June 19, 2009
Street Style: I Need To Step Up My Game
NYC, how i love thee.... and Brooklyn too.... All photos from Style.com
I would like to point out one thing - these photographs reflect that NYC has many standards of beauty - mostly because it is such a melting pot (ok, but they are all thin). One of the things I really dislike about the Tundra is that the standards of beauty are very homogeneous here (ie blond). That makes me sad.
I would like to point out one thing - these photographs reflect that NYC has many standards of beauty - mostly because it is such a melting pot (ok, but they are all thin). One of the things I really dislike about the Tundra is that the standards of beauty are very homogeneous here (ie blond). That makes me sad.
David Bowie - Post 1
I was out the other evening, and ended up a bar that was playing a recent David Bowie show on DVD. All I can say is that man looks FINE these days for a man in his 60's.
But on the other hand, he is married to this - they have been married for 18 years, and Iman is in her 50's (yes, I hate her). That must keep him young. Anyhow, I love David Bowie and would like to reserve the right to multiple postings about him is I so choose. Let this be the first....
Then, a couple of days later, I heard China Girl on the radio. This song has an amazing video, was actually written with Iggy Pop (and released on his album originally in 1977), and if you listen to the words, is quite an allegory about east/west relations. Besides that, he seems to be totally smitten with the woman in the video, which is very fun to watch. Enjoy!
china girl
But on the other hand, he is married to this - they have been married for 18 years, and Iman is in her 50's (yes, I hate her). That must keep him young. Anyhow, I love David Bowie and would like to reserve the right to multiple postings about him is I so choose. Let this be the first....
Then, a couple of days later, I heard China Girl on the radio. This song has an amazing video, was actually written with Iggy Pop (and released on his album originally in 1977), and if you listen to the words, is quite an allegory about east/west relations. Besides that, he seems to be totally smitten with the woman in the video, which is very fun to watch. Enjoy!
china girl
Everything Good About A French Ilustrator
I am loving these little drawings by scheherazade. They symbolize everything good about the french - chic and little bit sexy with a hint of being cheeky.
I am loving these little drawings by scheherazade. They symbolize everything good about the french - chic and little bit sexy with a hint of being cheeky.
Monday, June 15, 2009
Bonneroo Style: Motivation
I am getting getting myself inspired to look super cute at Rock the Garden.....
Sunday, June 14, 2009
My Heart Is Beating Like A Hammer: Check Out Metric
I saw Metric in concert last night. Besides being the second best show I have seen (other than the Roots), I have an insane girl crush on Emily Haines. That woman can sing, dance and engage an audience. And she is tough and tender all at the same time. I want to quit my job at the Man and become a rock star....
I left that show with a huge smile on my face, the mix of rock, electronic and new wave cannot be beat. Sadly, they have four albums, so I am not an early adopter to their music. But I am darn happy I get to know them now! Check out a few of their videos, and their music.... I simply cannot stop listening to "Help I Am Alive" from their newest Fantasies.
I left that show with a huge smile on my face, the mix of rock, electronic and new wave cannot be beat. Sadly, they have four albums, so I am not an early adopter to their music. But I am darn happy I get to know them now! Check out a few of their videos, and their music.... I simply cannot stop listening to "Help I Am Alive" from their newest Fantasies.
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Damn Fine Music: Temptations - Ain't Too Proud To Beg
I heard this on the radio yesterday and had to share... I you don't like this song, you have no heart. Period.
Can't We All Just Get Along? The Rise In Extreme Hate
My mother has often said that antisemitism is alive and well. I have fought her and said that this is not a force that people need to fight anymore. Maybe I am wrong.
Lately, I have been seeing some very concerning things - as has anyone who has been keeping up with NYC and the recent attach at the Holocaust museum.
Check out these two op-ed pieces about how the rhetoric of hate is being fomented by the right wing "pundits". While they do not blame the violence on them, it does indeed link how the language they use can be twisted when in the hands of someone who feels disenfranchised (which many are right now).
We need to fight these forces with whatever we have. It is a moral imperative. This does not mean that everyone needs to be a screaming liberal. But is does mean that you should think about how arguments are presented and can be taken out to context. Communication is the response you get, and if you are getting violence linked to your perspective, you should think about your arguments, and recognize some culpability.
Lately, I have been seeing some very concerning things - as has anyone who has been keeping up with NYC and the recent attach at the Holocaust museum.
Check out these two op-ed pieces about how the rhetoric of hate is being fomented by the right wing "pundits". While they do not blame the violence on them, it does indeed link how the language they use can be twisted when in the hands of someone who feels disenfranchised (which many are right now).
We need to fight these forces with whatever we have. It is a moral imperative. This does not mean that everyone needs to be a screaming liberal. But is does mean that you should think about how arguments are presented and can be taken out to context. Communication is the response you get, and if you are getting violence linked to your perspective, you should think about your arguments, and recognize some culpability.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Resort Fashion: Stella McCartney
I love this collection by Stella McCartney - she uses Anouch Lapere as the model, who is insanely cute/hot/beautiful all at the same time.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Please Do Not Buy Fake Luxury Goods
Garance Dore
Besides being tacky, you are actually helping support criminal activity. Check out this article in Time about the ugly underbelly of that Coach with a "G" or the Louis Vuitton with a "LW". Bottom line, it is more stylish to look great in what you can afford, or have the real deal (which may require some saving in the piggy bank). Wearing fakes is never in. Period.
BTW, the above bag is the new Sophia Coppola collection for Louis Vuitton. It is gorgeous and $3,200 so I suppose it will never be mine. I shed a single tear.....
Unintended Consequences: Why Buy American Clauses Are Stupid
I agree that "buy American" pushes are ill advised. This op-ed explains very well how we can end up loosing more than we gain by using these populist sentiments to make policies.
Speaking of populist is the new "tzar" of executive pay. How about boards doing what they are supposed to do, which is to set executive pay for actual performance? We should reform corporate governance, not use government as a watchdog for things they should stay out of, but are only messing with because of political expediency.
Speaking of populist is the new "tzar" of executive pay. How about boards doing what they are supposed to do, which is to set executive pay for actual performance? We should reform corporate governance, not use government as a watchdog for things they should stay out of, but are only messing with because of political expediency.
Read It: The Economic Consequences Of Peace
I came across this very interesting blog post comparing current conditions to a historical cautionary tale about creating excess government debt.
This tale is "The Economic Consequences Of Peace" by John Maynard Keynes. This book is a must read for people who like economics and history. Do you want to see how strapping Germany with obscenely high debt as punishment actually forced them to become militaristic and led to the rise of the Nazi Party? All I can say is it is a compelling story of unintended consequences.
Just FYI - Keynes is otherwise known as the godfather of government spending used to bolster economic growth in time of economic decline - otherwise known as Keynesian Economics, so even if you don't agree with him, you can learn something new!
This tale is "The Economic Consequences Of Peace" by John Maynard Keynes. This book is a must read for people who like economics and history. Do you want to see how strapping Germany with obscenely high debt as punishment actually forced them to become militaristic and led to the rise of the Nazi Party? All I can say is it is a compelling story of unintended consequences.
Just FYI - Keynes is otherwise known as the godfather of government spending used to bolster economic growth in time of economic decline - otherwise known as Keynesian Economics, so even if you don't agree with him, you can learn something new!
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Word Of The Week: Ass Safari
I am finally back home and settled in after a whirlwind month of Seattle, Chicago and NYC - thanks to everyone who came out to see me after so long. I am so lucky to know so many fantastic people.
Anyhow, on to the word of the week. Anyone who knows my brother knows that he is very good at creating phrases that simply capture the moment. And in NYC, there is a very distinct time when women begin to look like spring and summer, and that includes small dresses, and bare legs.
Word: Ass Safari
Meaning: To meander around any urban area in search of the elusive (or not so elusive) attractive members of the gender of sexual preference and watch appreciatively.
Appropriate Usage: "Well, my mom and sister are in town today, but if they were not, today would be a perfect day to go on an ass safari. I love summer" - Joshua Cohen
Got to love it!
Anyhow, on to the word of the week. Anyone who knows my brother knows that he is very good at creating phrases that simply capture the moment. And in NYC, there is a very distinct time when women begin to look like spring and summer, and that includes small dresses, and bare legs.
Word: Ass Safari
Meaning: To meander around any urban area in search of the elusive (or not so elusive) attractive members of the gender of sexual preference and watch appreciatively.
Appropriate Usage: "Well, my mom and sister are in town today, but if they were not, today would be a perfect day to go on an ass safari. I love summer" - Joshua Cohen
Got to love it!
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