City People Fashion

December 30th, 2007 by admin

I know I just had a haircut a month back but I had intended to get something shorter. I wish I had met Phoebe then. I so loved her funky, edgy hair when I first saw it during the Blogger Mixer and I had told myself, “she has got to take me to her stylist!” Yes. That’s how badly I wished to get away from my boring long locks. Gah.

Thank god for Phoebe, who did take me to her stylist over at F Salon and helped me find a fabulous hair style, I went and got “BOB-ed”. I had needed her to tell the stylist what I had wanted done and not to mention the moral support!

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December 30th, 2007 by admin

I’m still a little bitter over the months I spent making $9 an hour clearing out their dressing rooms, but I have to credit the ethically exploitative, generically-trendhumping corporate paradox that is American Apparel for its ceaseless bloggy news flow. Just last week, the company ran a New York Times ad advocating the sort of immigration reforms that would make life easier for the folks that weave and sew those gym tees and hoodies our generation so loves. Then on Monday, the company officially listed itself on the American Stock Exchange, finally subjecting its financial results to the scrutiny of public shareholders who will no doubt at some point wonder if that whole “living wage” idea was such a smart one. Monday’s announcement came on the heels of about a year the company spent trading opaquely under the name Endeavor Acquisition as a so-called “backdoor” listing, which reminded us of another “backdoor” thing about the company: that fucking billboard. We recently heard from the guy — yeah, guy! — who claims to have defaced it earlier this year. His letter is probably the best Christmas gift a bunch of whores like us could have gotten, not least because he admits he has a “lot to learn.” Don’t we all.

A friend just forwarded the american apparel story link and said: “dude, you’re efamous…kind of”. I was totally amazed and happy that such a debate was sparked by my humble offering.
First off, i’m not a graf writer. Honestly, I was just reacting to the constantly degrading images of women that AA creates. That ad in particular - headless, bent over, composed so that the focus was irrefutable… I went home, grabbed some spraypaint, took the train back and waited until 4am to climb the scaffolding.
Now that i’ve read all of the comments and reactions posted on jezebel, i feel regret at having chosen the word “get”. The people who mentioned “are” as a better choice of wording were right. I struggled with the thought of leaving such an open-to-interpretation message, but eventually just decided to go with my gut-reaction and get the hell down from there.
It was horrifying to read that some people interpreted it as “women deserve to be raped” or that i was probably some uneducated/ignorant/misogynistic graf writer promoting my justification….(geez, talk about a stereotype!) I also took offense to the comments that suggested i need to re-evaluate my concept of feminism… duh! of course i agree that women should be able to dress as they please and not have to worry about others interpretation. That said, i couldn’t let this advert slide by without a protest. This wasn’t a run of the mill ad by some faceless corporation. This was Dov Charney’s “art” and ideology.
I’ll be the first to admit that i have a lot to learn. I’m not much of an academic, and have only recently started reading books which address gender, feminist theories, body image… i have my own (imperfect) ideas and reactions to the world around me and accept that i am going to make mistakes, and grow as i learn more…
As an act of civil disobedience/direct action, i believe that this form of protest was effective(if only momentarily) in that it caused AA economic damage(well over $10,000.), inspired an open discussion on many levels and was a learning experience for all.
I don’t mean to ramble on and on, so i’ll just end this by saying thank you for bringing this topic/discussion onto your website. In the future, i will take greater precautions to be more clear in my meaning…

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December 30th, 2007 by admin

Ready for another go on the Nikon rumor carousel? Apparently, the mythical D60 could be next in line to replace the D40x (pictured), but of course, all of this should be taken with a copious amount of salt for the time being. Based on rumors suggesting that the D60 is coming next Spring (by the same fellow who called the D3, purportedly), combined with reports that the D40x is at the end of its own rope, we’re left to believe that Nikon may be swapping the latter out and replacing it with the prior. Hit the links below for the beginning of what’s sure to be a long road to denial / confirmation.

[Via Photography Bay]

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December 30th, 2007 by admin

I stocked up on quite a few Lancome products yesterday and to my delight ALL of them were on sale. So, this morning, I went looking to see the company’s latest products. I will be lusting after this trio very soon. Here’s the details…

*Set includes three colors of Fever Gloss in Heatstroke, Up in Smoke and limited-edition Precious Light.

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December 30th, 2007 by admin

It is no secret that our daughter loves Miley Cyrus, and as we went to the Hannah Montana concert last week, we thought we would bring you one of her looks as the rock star Hannah Montana.

We found a similar - well maybe the exact dress at Bebe.com. Cute, cute!

Now, go get your celeb look on.

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December 30th, 2007 by admin

[St. Barth, French West Indies; December 27. Image via x17]

Source: Nicolette Sheridan Makes Awesome Exercise-Face [Snap Judgment]

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December 30th, 2007 by admin

Jamie Lynn Spears in OK! Magazine

I’ve debated and debated whether or not to bring this up over here, since I like to keep things light and beautiful and stylish. But I just couldn’t ignore one of the hottest stories out there, especially since the subject of this story is a teen.

So I’m asking you guys: What is your view on Jamie Lynn Spears? How do you feel about her pregnancy and, at only 16, her choice to keep and raise the baby? Do you think other teens will learn from J.L.’s experiences, or do you think it might give girls the false idea that pregnancy is no big whoop and that maybe it’s even glamorous?

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December 30th, 2007 by admin

A great concealer is an absolute essential in any girl’s makeup bag. I mean, who can predict when a zit will decide to burst forth just in time for that big night out or the day before the family picture? No matter how fantastic your skin is, there will come a time when you find yourself reaching for a little extra coverage. When that happens, only the best will do.

For years I’ve been using Mary Kay’s MK Signature Concealer, but being a product junkie at heart, I’m always willing to try something new. So when I read that the gorgeous Jessica Alba uses a (gasp!) drugstore concealer, I said “Sign me up!”

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December 30th, 2007 by admin

Dexie of She Knows Best has posted a cologne buying guide (via some info in Details Magazine).  I’m not sure I agree with their picks but see for yourself!  You can check it out here.

Great work Dexie!  And visit the men’s category of reviews to find out more on men’s colognes and fragrances right here on The Scented Life.

Blogroll, contests, men, shopping

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December 30th, 2007 by admin

[Brentwood, California; December 27. Image via Flynet]

Source: Fergie’s Slight Frown, Newly-Acquired Engagement Ring [Snap Judgment]

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