Clothing vs. Lifestyle: Do They Match?

Freja Beha Erichsen by Emma Summerton, i-D Spring 2010

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Mine don’t.

My clothes and my life don’t make sense together.  Shoes are a prime example of where my wardrobe doesn’t match my lifestyle.  Because truthfully, most of the outrageous pairs of heels I own can’t be worn on a daily basis, [...]

Knockouts vs. Knockoffs: Thoughts?

Ahhhh, knockoffs.  Where would we be without them?  Hard to say.  Take for instance the outstanding (albeit odd) Balenciaga hoof bootie from 2006 with its monster platform (released in various heights), back seam, two-tone leather and suede, and removable harness.  It’s no wonder they were in the thousand-dollar price range, and no wonder Sam Edelman [...]

Fashion Etiquette: Keep Your Damn Mouth Shut

If there’s one thing that really bothers me about fashion, it’s judgment.  Rules.  And how the two go hand in hand.

I am my own toughest critic, and that’s the way I like it. Fashion “rules” can become ingrained: don’t wear denim on denim; don’t mix prints; don’t wear socks with sandals.  The list [...]

Smart Consumerism and the Art of Purging

So a few weeks ago I had a breakthrough.  And here it is:

It’s just as fun to get rid of things as it is to acquire them.

This is not to say that will work for everyone.  But it’s definitely working for me.

I love [...]

10 Ways to Make Bedtime More Magical

First thing’s first: hope you all had a great Valentine’s Day!

Lately I’ve been having a hell of a time falling asleep, or staying asleep, or even wanting to go to sleep.  This results in me “napping” (read: crashing hard) frequently and at inappropriate times.  In response to this lack of sleep, I unintentionally spent the [...]

We Love Colors: The Best Legwear Around

We Love Colors has helped me out (and made my week) on numerous occasions.  If you’re into tights, socks, leggings, knee-highs, thigh-highs, fishnets, gloves, minidresses, bodywear, dancewear, or shoelaces, this is the place for you–great prices (we’re talking $8 for a pair of tights, $3.50 for knee socks), a rainbow of over 50 colors (not [...]

Sundry Sunday - Disposable Fashion?

I’ve been thinking a lot about value lately–partially in terms of cost-per-use (which is a lesson everyone should learn), and partially in terms of wastefulness.  When it comes to fashion, the two can go hand in hand.  Case in point: paper clothing.  (Click any image for more info & photos.)

Let’s get one thing straight: I’m [...]

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