[1] Drink like a whale but not look like one. Or something. (New York Times)
[2]
The Internets just became more hipster-friendly: bike directions from Google maps! (PC World)
[3] Joan, Don and Betty, as interpreted by Mattel/Barbie. They don’t come with booze etc., but that won’t stop people from dreaming up doll-related sexy situations. (Jezebel)
[4] This Heidi Montag video is funny only because she’s illiterate. (Funny or Die)
[5] Alexander McQueen’s last show is breathtaking. (Style.com)
For all that technology has given us (the Interwebs, YouTube, iPhones [and subsequently, the NSFW Guys with iPhones]), I have yet to find a decent site to stream TV episodes. Namely, a site that properly streams Kell on Earth. I mean, what the hell, Hulu? You can only show me 22 minutes of a 45 minute episode? Note to Bravo: Get with the times and stream your shows with halfway decent software instead of the NetZero-worthy shiz you've got now. That said, I was only able to watch said 22 min. of last night's haps. Sorry folks; broke blogger = half-recaps. But I digress.
Last night's episode of Kell was a meltdown of loveliness. In short, there was a whole lot of awkward.
Firstly, Stefanie Skinner whines about a ton of work she has on her plate. Like, Emily comes at her with, like, angry words and Skinner runs outside to, like cry. And then she learns how to make a list! Screw technology; give me a pen and paper any day. The PR girls are my idols.
Moving on, Kelly and Andrew M. totally try to tag team a hot-ish tank-topped-bicycle-riding-photographing-New-York hipster. The point? To get Andrew M. a date/laid. Did it work? Laughably, no: dude was totally with girlfriend (though frankly, I find that hard to believe; he had my gaydar pinging like crazy). Funny stuff.
And what about Tandrew's blind date? There was an awkward word association game that netted sexy results. Although I must say, who doesn't know what a spork is? Moreover, who the hell calls it a foon? Just stop talking, Tandrew and date guy; give me more Kelly. Oh, look, it's her and Andrew M., arriving just in time to add some more awkward into the mix! You ain't getting no play tonight, Tandrew. Lo siento.
Meanwhile... (cue star-wipe/Batman transition music) Emily and Skinner host Ina Men's party. As they meet-and-greet editors and the like, they run out of tequila. Ahhh hell no; it's the only thing keeping people mildly interested. Emily gets on the case, Skinner watches in amazement, both realize their diffs and hug it out.
Scenes from next week: breakdowns, responsibilities and...Andrew M. with a haircut? Good god, I hope so.
[1] Ok, we’ve talked about the best/worst dressed at the Oscars and Lady Kanye. Yawn. Moving on: My friend wrote a book based on her blog based on hipsters. Buy it or something. (Stuff Hipsters Hate)
[2] Poor sad, lonely Lindsay Lohan: she’s probably fired. But hey, that’s one less celeb (read: hot mess) designing clothes, right? (Jezebel)
[3] Guess who’s not a hot-mess? Ever-classy indie darling Zooey Deschanel! What’s this? An interview with M. Ward? Happiness for everyone. (BlackBook)
[4] My head nearly exploded when I saw this photo. Someone, somewhere, write a sitcom for Betty White and Posh, please. Should we start a Facebook group? (DListed)
[5] Speaking of FB and Betty White, she will be hosting SNL. Let’s celebrate the power of social media, y’all. (Newser)
For the past two years Chicagoans have been waiting with bated breath for the Marc Jacobs Collection store to finish construction and open its doors. On February 25th the rent-a-fence finally came down. Company President and our favorite (former)twitterbug, Robert Duffy was there to unveil the 3,000-square-foot Gold Coast space.
The lavish boutique, situated on the corner of Rush and Walton, is
distinguished by a classic revolving door (a personal request from
Duffy himself), contemporary blown-glass chandelier, and sleek modern decor. As a bookend to The Elysian, a brand new luxury hotel/condo complex, the store is sure to draw a much different crowd than its Bucktown counterpart, Marc by Marc, though Duffy feels strongly that the haute looks and higher price points of the Collection store will not repel locals. Quite the opposite, in fact.
Duffy sees Chicago and the rest of the Midwest as an untapped epicenter for inspiration and originality. "I think of all the
people I know that have come out of the Midwest: Halston, Bill
Blass. They go on to other places but there are a lot of people here that are stylish and cool." The same type of influential crowd he believes will be attracted to the store.
That evening, the shop was properly welcomed to town with a fabulous invite-only dinner party. Close to 200 of the city's fashion elite along with the Marc Jacobs execs celebrated with champagne and caviar, followed by a five course meal consisting of foie gras, beet salad, short ribs and more foie gras. A carnivore's delight! An old school photo booth accompanied by a table full of accessories from the Marc Jacobs Spring 09 runway show were on hand to distract diners between courses and capture the memories.
After dinner, attendees were given gift bags filled with Marc swag -- Lola perfume, Travel Bag, Juergen Teller T and macaroons from Elysian restaurant, Balsan -- and shuttled over to River North club, The Underground.
All in all, the event was a success and a smashing way to usher in a store that is sure to make its Marc mark on Chicago. Witness the splendor yourself at 11 E. Walton | Chicago, Il 60611.
[1] We all like lists. To do lists, shopping lists, lists-for-the-sake-of-listing lists. This, one though, is a veritable smackdown of all other kinds: Types. Of. Bitches. (And I'm Not Lying)
[2] Hipster Grifter, answering questions on video! (Sadly, I think she’s funnier on paper.) (Gawker)
[3] We all know Naomi Campbell is not to be trifled with: bitch’ll cut you. But the cabbie she attacked is apologizing to her. Is he the bigger man or just afraid of her ire? (Newser)
[4] Urban Outfitters weddings. Can you imagine all of the owl- and irony-themed weddings to be had? Because I can. (HuffPo)
[5] Because it’s Friday and it’s nice to have something to look forward to. (Gossip Girl)
Fashion editor Christine Centenera of Harper's Bazaar Australia has been trotting around Paris Fashion Week in some of the season's hottest sweat pants. Yes, I said sweat pants. Collections from such designers as Alexander Wang and Helmut Lang are bringing comfort back into fashion and no, we aren't talk about those skin-tight Juicy Couture suits. We're talking baggy, harem-style, ankle-cuffed sweatpants paired with a hot pair of heels. A good mix of sexy and cool if you ask me.
Try yanking out those old pair of Hanes elastic ankle sweatpants you've had since Jessie Spano was sweatin' it to the 80's, or try out a few of these...
Center Photos (Clock-wise from top left: L.A.M.B Cuffed Sweat Pants; Rag&Bone Baggy Long Johns; ASOS Jersey Track Pants; Forever 21 Knit Parachute Pants.)
1. Cheap Thrills Shopping Sale Saturday & Sunday, March 6 & 7 | 11-6pm (Sat.), noon-4pm (Sun.) Local retailers Eskell, Le Dress, Tangerine, Hayden-Harnett and In God We Trust will be selling marked down merchandise and new spring collections. Eskell | 1509 N. Milwaukee
1. The Red Handed Saturday, March 6 | 8pm Hailing from my homeland, Big Rapids, Mich., these guys are just starting to kick off their local fan base by continuing their Midwest tour. Elbo Room | 2871 North Lincoln Ave|$10
2. Chaperone Monday, March 8 | 9pm Come see the Chicago-based indie rock group before they head to South By Southwest. Also enjoy yummy free cookies made by the band. The Whistler | 2421 North Milwaukee | Free!
CULTURE
1. Oscar Night America Sunday, March 7 | 6pm-midnight Celebrate the 82nd Academy Awards the way everyone should, on the red carpet. Enjoy champagne and a buffet while watching live feed from the Awards. Gene Siskel Film Center | 164 N. State | $100
2. Uri Montes Thursday, March 11 | 5:05-9:05pm Come see this month's featured artist at Kokorokoko and shop new spring arrivals. Kokorokoko | 1112 N. Ashland
