Men’s Fashions I Like #1
You probably know this, but one of the careers I have always wanted is to be a fashion editor — kind of like a glorious blend of Grace Coddington and Diana Vreeland. I would be in charge of some Vogue...
View ArticleThings I Loved/Hated This Week #29
LOVE: Bitchin’ Kitchen: I grew up on cooking shows, I credit Martha and Julia with my interest in cookery and the baking arts. I moved to Paris because of Julia, you know? Unfortunately, though,...
View ArticleMen’s Fashion I Like #4
This is an exciting post for a number of reasons. They follow below: This is my last fashion blog that I have planned for a while. Fret not, I will soon have more pictures to post. There is a Zac Efron...
View ArticleThings I Loved/Hated This Week #30
LOVE: Spontaneity: I tried to think of a way to introduce this post without using an annoyingly common phrase such as “spontaneity is the spice of life.” Alas and alack (nobody says that anymore), I...
View ArticleSpontaneous Chicago: Part 1 – Peasants, Ghetto, and Pharaohs
I don’t have many flaws that I will admit to. I’m a Leo and we don’t do that. But, I will tell you that I have a terrible problem with procrastination. As I’ve said many times in the past and will...
View ArticleThings I Loved/Hated This Week #31
LOVE: Retina Displays: Never again will I willingly use a computer, tablet, or phone without a retina display. To use technology without them is to feel as though you regressed ten years into that sad...
View ArticleFaux Tumblr: Installment 8
I guess Tumblr got sold or something and I don’t give a crap because I still haven’t given in and joined the Tumblr. I’m really quite proud of myself. Don’t worry, though, I love nothing more than...
View ArticleThings That Would Make Me Happy
I was just thinking materially, as I usually do and thought of a few things that would make my life better and more worth living. If you should like to buy me these things, please do, I shan’t stop...
View ArticleMen’s Fashion I Like #5
I could spend every moment of the rest of my life looking at fashion photography. I absolutely adore it and if it were in my power, I would be a fashion photographer — after being an internationally...
View ArticleLet’s Bring Back…
[Advance warning: this is a long one. Also, support my hypothetical gubernatorial campaign!] I was born at the wrong time. I’ve always known this. I long for the olden days — not too far back, mind...
View ArticleThings I Loved/Hated This Week #36
LOVE: Airbnb: Years ago, I can’t exactly recall when or where, I became aware of this site. (www.airbnb.com) I was probably doing research on backpacking. I’m completely befuddled by this mode of...
View ArticleA Midget In Wisconsin
My cousin, Midget, the 40-year old man, (birth name Hannah, but I don’t think I’ve ever called her that) was here last week so we did an awful lot of things. I was going to write about it all, but then...
View ArticleBat Wings, Public Urination, & the Most Handsome Waiter in the World
For some reason, I could not get to sleep the other night and I didn’t feel all that great when I got up. I wasn’t in the mood for much. I just wasn’t having it. Not sure what that was about, but I...
View ArticleBitchy Bakeries & Liars On Hollywood Boulevard
Loathe though I am to admit it, I love being in bed. I love sleeping. I love napping. I like to sleep the day away. Now, I love day time, but I adore the night. MANDATORY DANCE INTERLUDE: There’s just...
View ArticleWhy Don’t You? #1
Diana Vreeland was the most marvelous creature and I adore everything she ever did and every word she wrote down. Her autobiography, D.V., has been one of the most influential pieces of writing I’ve...
View ArticleMen’s Fashion I Like #6
I can’t wait until I’m rich or have a sugar daddy or somehow acquire an even more fantastical assortment of clothing. Few things in the world delight me more than fashionable outfits. The few things...
View ArticleThings I Loved / Hated This Week #39
LOVE: Oven Roasted Tomatoes: Roasted tomatoes are a religious experience. Somehow, a few hours in a low oven brings out amazing flavor in those vegetable-like fruits. I don’t know if this works as well...
View ArticleA Requiem For “America’s Next Top Model”
[I wore this for picture day at work, but I'd also wear it to the funeral of a chic person. Please excuse my beauty.] I am finding the words I need to write this very dramatic and important post...
View ArticleWhy Don’t You? #7
Monday: Why don’t you dress your house up for Halloween already? There’s no holiday more delightful and we all love it. Buy an enormous number of pumpkins and fill your yard with them. Put up...
View ArticleMEN’S FASHION I LIKE #7
It’s time for more clothes and fancy outfits and handsome people! HOORAY! First off, this is the townhouse of my dreams. Also: BURBERRY and chic umbrellas. Please become my life. Can you imagine how...
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