In love with these pendants from Chicago's Samantha Goldberg. She uses "old-world silversmithing techniques with unusual natural rock formations." The result is mythical. I gravitate to jewelry that looks like it could stop a bullet or turn into a key that opens a magic treasure vault. These are a bit out of my price range, but damn. Someday. I want.
Blatant self-promotion. IDM Photography included me in the awesome 50 Portraits Project. I'm cute and stuff. And see, Mom? Some people like my potty mouth.
Soooo I just found out about Justin Bieber's newly launched perfume. In and of itself, the launch is ripe with blog fodder. Yesterday Justin tweeted that "A real man knows what a woman wants." I mean, the jokes just write themselves.
Celebrity men hawking women's perfume is not totally uncommon, but it does take a special man to make it a success. I remember a similar joe, alike in almost every way to the Biebs, making women swoon similarly with his velvety perfume ads. That, my friends, is the Undeniable Billy Dee Williams. You may also remember him from Colt 45 ads.
Although no longer sold in stores (it's heyday was in the early 90s), eBay does have Billy Dee's Undeniable fragrance available. I really want to put old swagger to the test with the rookie.
So here's what I propose: A Bieber vs. Billy Dee scent challenge.
In real life I'm a SERIOUS RESEARCHER, and I know about the importance of control and well-defined operationalization in any experiment. The outcome of the study is simple, and the reason any girl wears perfume (ever): To get as much play as possible. Amirite?
Because I am an eager guinea pig for any situation that allows me to engage in mass amounts of flirting, I will be the primary tester.
The design is simple: Test each perfume on unwitting male participants, controlling for as many confounding variables as possible. I will be sure to show the same amount of cleavage with each scent, so not to give an unfair advantage to either the Biebs or the BD. I will avoid testing when ovulating, cause lord knows I just can't control the aggressive tone that my pick-up lines take on during this period. Colt 45 will not be consumed during testing.
Cool? I will keep you posted. Ladies, feel free to email me if you'd like to participate as well. I'm a Belieber 4 Life, but my money is on Lando Calrissian. Dude had a killer mustache.
Mimi Smith has been creating feminist statement art since the mid 1960s. I'm really drawn to these clothing pieces, most of which are on display now-ish at the Brooklyn Museum. A little fashion "fuck you" for your Tuesday.
Maternity Dress, 1966-1966
To Die For?, 1991, dress
Protector Against Illness: Black Tamoxifen Bra, 1996–1996.
The best way to judge a country's trajectory is not by its gross domestic product but by its fashion trends. We're fucked, kids. This country is clearly getting dumber.
Nothing says virginal bride like a white push-up bikini. Beach Bunny Bride swimwear line is appallingly slutty-ugly. And didn't we learn not to wear white swimsuits by the age of 12? Perfect for the trashy honeymoon that includes crystal meth balls and speaking in tongues. Add a trucker hat for optimal image.
