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(Confessions)

March 14 2011

Between the horrorshows of Japan, Libya, and New Zealand, American politicians trying to sell off democracy to the highest bidder, the assault on the working class, people like Dolly B. below, and pregnancy, I find myself running out of what precious little fucks I have to give when it comes to fashion.  I really do.

This dog reminds me of Andre Leon Talley…

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Then I saw this picture and it made me abandon the whole “let’s wear Hanes t-shirts and dirty jeans to work and hope that no one notices” thing in favor of “let’s wear nicer t-shirts with clean smelling jeans to work with a jacket on top so that I at least look put-together.”  You know…because I once had a self-manufactured reputation that I should probably try to uphold…or something like that.

side note: the internet has permanently altered my perception of reality.

No one ever told me this, but the key to looking “fashionable” when you are a denim freak is to wear nice-looking outerwear and a decent pair of shoes.

Seriously.  That’s it.






16 Responses to “…le sigh…”
  1. Aja Says:
    March 14, 2011 at 7:18 pm

    Oh my word. I should have told you this sooner. You can look like a hot mess on top but as long as your shoes are awesome, no one notices the rest. It’s the true key to sartorial success.

  2. Kenita Says:
    March 14, 2011 at 7:21 pm

    Word to life. You ever noticed a good looking man in the street? What did you look at first, the shoes & jeans traveling upwards or did you travel upwards going down? Thought so.

  3. La:Dolce:Vita Fashion Fix Says:
    March 14, 2011 at 7:22 pm

    This is too cute!! (the picture I mean) It’s really horrible what’s going on in Japan. Not only do they have the after effects of the tsunami to deal with they now have a radiation leak. It’s crazy they’re asking 20,000 people to evacuate. We truly have a lot to be grateful for.

  4. trE Says:
    March 14, 2011 at 7:29 pm

    Yep… That’s really and truly all there is to it! And, that picture is hilarious!

  5. WendyB Says:
    March 14, 2011 at 9:14 pm

    That dog would change anyone’s attitude for the better!

  6. ladivasosa Says:
    March 15, 2011 at 6:44 am

    OK. That’s my computer wallpaper.
    On the denim note, yes, that IS the secret, you can slack off on the jeans, but don’t pair them with shitty shoes or a shitty jacket. Throw a couple jewels in there too.

  7. ja Says:
    March 15, 2011 at 8:38 am

    To alla dis I say Word to Big Bird.

  8. Tonia Says:
    March 15, 2011 at 11:32 am

    Roger that! and I love the picture.

  9. lin Says:
    March 15, 2011 at 11:56 am

    that photo cracks me up every. single. time.

    and i say screw the jeans. i’ve worn sweats out. just added some heels and all of a sudden i was stylin’

  10. Natalie / Fashion Intel Says:
    March 15, 2011 at 3:03 pm

    It is true!

  11. Charlene Says:
    March 18, 2011 at 1:46 pm

    Hey Alic, I just want to send your way a big fat I LOVE YOU!

    1. For finally showing off the cutesy wootsy baby bump of yours.

    2. For representing Pro Choice

    Bonus**

    For keeping ypur sense of humor throughout your woes of nesting a little human. You keep me cracking up via your tumbler rants.

  12. a stylized hysteria Says:
    March 18, 2011 at 6:20 pm

    First off all, your attitude and character make up your style, so even slumming in jeans and a dirty tee, I bet you still look better than most. Secondly? That fuckin’ dog. rules.

  13. STOP IT RIGHT NOW Says:
    March 18, 2011 at 11:47 pm

    Seriously I JUST learned that. All these years I hated winter and nowwww I catch on.

  14. ChocolateOrchid Says:
    March 23, 2011 at 7:58 am

    Love this pic!
    And congrats on your pregnancy, Lady!

  15. Linda Says:
    March 24, 2011 at 10:02 pm

    Omg! You’re preggos! Congrats!

  16. Adjua Says:
    March 28, 2011 at 10:31 am

    This picture is sooooo going on my Tumblr, lol!