17 blocks from barneys

A SONG FOR MY ONE TRUE LOVE (to the tune of Jingle Bells)

First he made some suits,
Then he made some glasses,
Everyone thought he was cute,
So he showed his ass…(es).
He made James Bond look fine,
And built his popularity,
Now he’s really going to shine,
By making a mo-hoo-vie!

Oh! Tommy Ford, Tommy Ford just because you’re gay
Doesn’t mean we can’t love you in each and every way – hey!
Tommy Ford, Tommy Ford, excuse me if I may
Be best friends with you and we can hang out every day!

Firth and Moore will star
In the adapted Single Man
It won’t be very far
Because filming already began
So get your eyeballs ready
For something that will rock
Tom’s style is always steady
I hope he’ll outfit Barack!

Oh! Tommy Ford, Tommy Ford you always save the day
With your innate style sense that makes me want to say
Tommy Ford, Tommy Ford if only I could pay
I’d buy every single thing you make, but I can’t so I hope that’s ok.

I bought the top t-shirt, by illustrating genius Dana Veraldi, a couple months ago. Let’s just say, it has quickly become my favvie.

Right now, she is offering a 2 for 1 deal on her new Barack tees (20% of the profits will go to his campaign). Unless you plan on eating poo with shards of glass, go buy a couple just now and show your suppizort.

[Images via deerdana.com]

If Sunday night is reserved for football, it seems Wednesday night is now reserved for fashion. Tonight is the series premiere of yet another reality show, Stylista. Featuring 11 bitchy contestants fighting for the coveted position of Junior Editor at Elle Magazine (plus the even more coveted, to me, prize of one year free rent), I might just have to watch this – because who cares about the pending Depression? I want to know if stylist-hopeful Joanna CAN find that perfect belt!

PS – Apparently, in the picture above, the contestants’ first challenge is to bring Elle editor Anne Slowey breakfast. Oooohhh! This is going to be good!

I think hearing that Santa Claus doesn’t exist would have been easier to swallow than this piece of news I just came across.

I’ve seen Scott Schumann speak twice. Twice he’s lied to me. I thought he was a one man show…apparently, he comes with a circus.

[The Sartorialist (camel coat) et. al. setting up shop via Inside the Loop]

Hello Mes Petites Chou-Chous!

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They’ve all done it – most of them, my heroes. Nearly everyone in fashion (Timmy Gunn, Nina Garcia, Stacey London and Clinton Kelly) has penned a guide on how you, you paperbag wearing buffoon, can get style. Because, let’s face it. We’re not all Kate Bosworth.

Most recently, the love of my life, Mr. Isaac Mizrahi, released his own instructional tome, “How to Have Style.” The book has been making its rounds in my office and, while exceedingly fun to look at, as a self-help resource, it falls flat with the rest of them.

So, let me add myself to the legendary list of “how to” authors. I don’t even have to waste my time finding a publisher.

KK’s Guide to Style: Find a Pile of Money

You can write and re-write the rules all you want, but without the dough, style will remain a no-show.

(Just a little thought I had today. Wasn’t it nice of me to share it with you?)

A co-worker just stopped by to ask if I was watching the debate or Project Runway finale tonight.

My knee-jerk answer was, of course, Project Runway…the debates, I feel, are like football. You need only watch the highlights. However, upon further thought…can I really stand to watch either?

Those who know me, know that I am not the kind of person who keeps pictures of kitty cats and puppy dogs around because “they make me smile.” Blah.

However, I came across this picture and, in the wretched state of mind I’ve recently been in, it actually made me feel a little better. So, my apologies to all you optimistic cat-lovers. You might actually be on to something.

[image via here]

Now THESE are fashion ads.

While I’m talking about my shortcomings – I’m a writer who never writes anything down. I’m also a writer who drinks away memories, so this is not verbatim, but someone of note (can’t remember who) wrote (can’t remember where):

To successfully age with style, the older you get, the blonder your hair and bigger your glasses.

Add huge, thick black rims to this doll, and she’d be perfect.