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I delete most press releases as a general rule, mostly because things like celebutard-endorsed neon eyelash glitter. Alas, even the most asinine of hot new products deserve some time in the limelight. Why? So we can laugh at them. Duh. The Chuckle of the Day award heretofore goes to Saryn – yesterday, she emailed …keep reading Stupid Things in Style: The Demi Cami 
Dearest Alexander Wangface – Wanna know what happens when you charge $200 for glorified athletic shorts? PEOPLE DON’T BUY THEM. Then, you have to rip off one of your old khaki styles and re-design it in cheap, easily outsourced material for the GAP. Tres drag, but hey, collabs like that keep …keep reading Original Alexander Wang Khakis For Less Than Their GAP Price It’s Monday, and I’m nursing a hangover of the worst kind: A destination wedding hangover. The festivities were glorious; the drive to and from Vermont was not. My body’s still vibrating. I look and feel about as alive as a mutilated squirrel. 
Okay, so sex sells. I get it. Fashion and prostitution have a successful symbiotic relationship; there’s Dov and his slut-loving American Apparel ads; there’s Calvin Klein’s orgy-implied billboards. And there’s the way in which women of the 18-25 demographic dress on TV. Let’s take a looksee. …keep reading Melrose Place Makes Slut the New Black 
I’ve been known to take issue with Marc Jacobs’s warped view of a woman’s body. These shorts exemplify my position. …keep reading Marc Jacobs Concocts Fugliest Shorts EVER 
Let’s talk about the power of buzz, specifically its ability to amp up subpar designer collabs as all kinds of awesome. Charlotte Ronson might very well be a cool chick, but a designer’s ability to surround herself with stylish celebutards doesn’t necessarily mean she knows jack about making clothes. To be fair, …keep reading Why Heart Ronson? I’m Confused. 
From the overwhelmingly pretentious promotional video …keep reading Hussein Chayalan Makes J Brands Even Pricier 
The below email gave me a nice little chuckle yesterday afternoon: …keep reading Stupid Things In Style: Alexander Wang Bike Shorts 
West Broadway, between Houston and Broome, used to be one of the prettiest stretches of street in the city. …keep reading West Broadway Window Shopping, Circa Now 
So, American Apparel’s having a Rummage Sale online (thanks to reader Lisa for the tip ). Monumental? Yes. Reasonably priced? The bulk of the items are $5-$10, so Heck Yes. But what of the selection? When I’m faced with a tempting $5, $10, $15 sale of this ilk, I like to play …keep reading American Apparel Rummage Sale Heavy on the Ridiculousness 
Goodwill refuses to sell a vintage Coach handbag to an interested shopper on the grounds that it’s part of the window display. Who the eff are you, Barneys? …keep reading Goodwill Identity Crisis 
GAP Design Editions features khaki apparel from Vogue CFDA winners Alexander Wang and Vena Cava. Ill-fitting pants, too-tight dresses and diaper shorts result. …keep reading Design Editions A Khaki Disaster 
Fuck the Recession t-shirts might be trendy, but buying into the fad makes you a sucker. Recession-inspired apparel you should def avoid. …keep reading Sucker Alert: Recession Merch 
Bravo TV substitutes competition for content with The Fashion Show. A piss poor interpretation of Project Runway, featuring Isaac Mizrahi at his most obnoxious. …keep reading The Mindless Shitshow That Is The Fashion Show 
Don’t let stupid questions deter you from buying versions of what you already own. A top similar to one you wear all the time is always a top worth considering. …keep reading Ask A Stupid Question… (Don’t You Have Something Just Like That?) 
What happens when that cheap Target tank top falls apart after one laundry cycle? Address the pilling damage with a fuzz away fabric shaver. …keep reading Cheap Target Tanks Lead to Pillage 
Eighties style caters to recession. Shredded t-shirts, cutoff shorts and other 80s fashion ideas for broke fashionistas. …keep reading As Long As We’re Broke, The Eighties Will Reign 
The notion of Topshop as a source for budget fashion trends is a marketing hoax and a total crock. Don’t drink the Kate Moss-Ade. …keep reading Topshop is a Top Crock 
Fabsugar thinks a trendy floral headband is worth forty bucks. The ludicrous hair accessory gets a big thumbs down. …keep reading FabSugar, Use Your Head 
The girls from MTV’s The City live in a fashion bubble. You don’t. Don’t let their enthusiasm over thousand dollar handbags mess with your head or your budget. …keep reading The City Vs. The Reality |
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