Bazooka Dress

This dress is made entirely of Bazooka gum wrappers.

And what kind of shoes does one wear with a Bazooka Gum wrapper dress?

Why, gumboots, of course!

Okay that's bad but I just couldn't resist.

Timewarp Whiplash

I am not a huge fan of fashions that come back in style. Normally, in my opinion at least, it is a very good thing that most clothing fads die. Once a fashion becomes a Halloween costume, that should tell you something.

Case and point:

There is ~nothing~ good about ANYTHING you see here.

I mean really....not much about 80s fashion was worth repeating, yet look around you. It's all back. Skinny jeans? High waisted pants? Neon colors? Leg warmers? Members Only jackets?

Um, yea.

No.

Seriously.

No.

Same goes for the 60s and 70s. Bell bottoms? Gah!

But I will make an exception for these bad-ass Hippie Peace boots by Chooka.

Retro? Yes. But pretty d@mn killer too. These I give my hand stamped seal of approval.

Just saying in case anyone really gives a high-waisted, big-belted, skinny-jeaned, Members Only cr@p.

The Fricken Addictin' License Plate Game

My latest addiction is the license plate game. Not the one where you look for plates from different states (how rhyme-y am I?) but the one where you find multiples of numbers and letters in consecutive groupings. Like double, triple, or the rare quadruple numbers.

I find myself driving alone yelling out, "Double 3! Triple 5! OH! MY! GOD! A QUADRUPLE 9!!"

It is truly sad yet strangely satisfying...and amazingly dangerous.

Cuz I'm only scouring the road for numbers on license plates. Not red lights, Lucy Lane Changers or pedestrians.

Yeah, not good. Not good at all.

And if that isn't bad enough? I am a plate pusher. I've gotten other people addicted. Which is probably exactly what I've done by posting this blog.

Dammit. (Double M!)

Virtual Barbie: Totes, Rainforest and Dav

Today, Virtual Barbie is feeling glamorous all decked out in a shimmery sapphire trench by Rainforest and a glowing gold Totes stick umbrella protecting her from the virtual downpour. Her boots are a fabulous Midnight Blue paisley design by Dav accented with a bow in the back.

Totes Adult Gold "Lightening" Stick Umbrella

Rainforest Sapphire Blue Flowing Trench Coat

Dav Victoria Paisley Midnight Blue Rain Boots

Sneakin Around

I have to say I really love these high top rain boots by Dav. If you didn't know they were rain boots, you'd think they were just a pair of killer sneakers. And for some kids, that is a huge selling point. Being cool over rules dry feet every time. That is where these bad boys come in.

They come in the red and black Scot Slate as well as a more feminine version in a Pink and Purple Argyle.

Cool and practical. That's about as good as it gets.

Sex and the City....and Some Really Bad Fashion

Yesterday I went and saw "Sex and the City 2" with some girlfriends. What's not to like about four BFFs in New York City surrounded by good looking guys (ah, Chris Noth and Jason Lewis....), traveling to exotic locales who have jam packed closets the size of small nations?

Maybe some of the horrendous clothing that comes out of said closets?

My disclaimer is that I was born and raised in California, the land of jeans, yoga pants and flip flops. Carrie, Charlotte, Miranda and Samantha would probably have massive coronaries if they had to dress 'dooooowwwwwwnnn' like we do here. Can you even envision any of them in flip flops? Sheer blasphemy worthy of multiple Cosmos to be sure.

Honestly, I don't know much about couture, let alone own any of it or even really care to. I realize one of the main attractions of the SATC series is the fashion but honestly? Some of the stuff they wore was truly atrocious.

Exhibit #1: Seriously, Carrie?

Look at her. Even ~she~ looks disturbed by this dysfunctional pairing of clothing items. Full long skirt, t-shirt, shrug sweater with tails... It's all so very, very wrong.

Exhibit #2: Too bad Carrie isn't wearing the red dress cuz I'd call this Carrie-Yucky. Instead it has to be Saman-Gah!

The horrific dress Samantha wore during the karaoke scene takes the cake for most God-awful outfit in the entire movie. Oh Samantha.... Spikey eppaulettes? Reeeally?

Exhibit #3: Run, camels, run!

Okay so Carrie doesn't look too bad but the other three...ee gads. I felt vicariously embarrassed during this scene, especially for Samantha who had to wear that unfortunate head piece.

Not to say all the outfits were horrible. Many were quite nice although I kept finding myself wondering how the hell they managed to get around in the sand (well anywhere really...I am a flip flop girl remember?) in 5 inch stilletto heels.

My two favorite outfits were both worn by Carrie: the 'peacock dress' (a short sequined green and blue dress--gorgeous) and the white dress wore when she came back home from Abu Dahbi. Those I'd totally wear if I had SJP's figure!

With flip flops of course.

The Return of Virtual Barbie

It's been awhile since Virtual Barbie made an appearance. I thought it was about time she came out of hiding and modeled a little something especially since the rain is back with a drizzly vengeance here in what was sunny California just yesterday.

Barbie's look for today is a bit eclectic yet somehow she totally pulls it off. Maybe because she IS Barbie, virtual or no.

Barbie will protect her meticulously styled locks with this Rainy Day in Paris stick umbrella ($29.95).

Of course Barbie just loves this Nicole Benisti Geometric Silver and White Raincoat ($140). Very fashionable and feminine. Looks great with business attire or paired with jeans.

The Chooka Moto rain boots ($69.95) were featured in People Style Watch a few weeks ago. Love the hip, edgy motorcycle look. Barbie didn't think the heels were high enough but I told her get over it and to live on the wild side. Once she put them on, she Googled Harley Davidson and is now bidding on a 'hog' on EBay.