Aging Gracefully in Colored Socks and Clogs.*

can i just say that the best thing about getting older is a cyclical sense of validation of my good taste? throughout the years, i remember being both honored and critiqued for various fashion trends and pop culture interests, and as they all come back into style one by one, i get to say, "i told you so," to all the homegirls that laughed at me. case in point #1: clogs. always loved them. now they are back in style. case in point #2: socks with heels. thanks to alexander wang, cynthia rowley, and dear old urban outfitters for the support. it's back in style, bitches. " i told you so."*

Jean Paul Gaultier: Aztecs and Avatars.*

i got the most badass magazine from some news stand called "L'Officiel 1000 Models Haute Couture Spring Summer 2010 Paris N. 102." it has photos of the complete lines for spring and summer for so many amazing designers, but by far the most avant-garde was Gautlier. Reviews: "New fashion 2010: Jean Paul Gaultier Spring Summer 2010 collection at Paris Haute Couture: Designer Jean Paul Gaultier was inspired by the Aztecs and also the film Avatar, prompting a Mexican fiesta of a collection. Conquistador-style armour featured throughout. The collection featured dresses woven in the manner of peasant baskets, in ribbons of shadow-dyed silk and suede. Giant sombreros, and hand-tooled leather and cowboy boots added to the fiesta feel. An exotic twist was created in the form of palm tree headdresses and multi-plaited hairstyles." (newfashionnews.com) the last one totally reminds me of the gaga outfit where she was gowned in blood. i'm willing to bet she ate this shit up too.*

Harem Lifestyle and Favorite Pants.*

try as i may, i cannot get over my lifelong obsession with all things harem, courtesan, geisha.... it has culminated into a huge adoration of harem pants, which are widely popular but not the easiest to find. for the life of me, i can't find out whose fashion shows these flicks are from, but they are exactly what i want.



the harems had the good life. considering they were often sold or kidnapped and held captive against their will to be sex slaves, at least they lived well. i wouldn't mind living like this, including the opium and the naked poolside feasting:




except maybe the men would wait on us instead.*