Nail Art: This Tacky, Trashy, Superficial Look Needs to Go!

When I was in high school back in the mid-90s, the “it” thing was to wear green or blue nail polish.  While this was completely banned for hands at my school (strict uniform code), it didn’t stop many of us from wearing it on our feet, including me.  The it brand back then was Hard […]

Brad Pitt’s Chanel No. 5 Ad: Pure Cheese? Improper?

What are your thoughts?  Do you think it cheapens the brand?  Brad certainly doesn’t look like a guy who’d be with a woman who wears the scent.  Chanel No. 5 has traditionally been associated with sophistication and Brad just doesn’t give that off.  In fact, rather than sexy, I think his voice in the video […]

Anna Dello Russo for H&M: My Eyes! My Eyes!

The Anna Dello Russo for H&M collection debuts tomorrow, October 4, and I swear to whatever higher beings are out there that I am the only style blogger on this planet who just doesn’t care about the collection.  It isn’t just because the I’d never be able to fit into any shoes at H&M (feet […]

Does Anyone Get the Printed Pants Trend?

They’re everywhere.  It’s in the magazine.  It’s on social media – there have been  numerous Tweets, pins, and Facebook posts about them, but what’s the deal?  Why are we, all of a sudden, wearing them?  I feel like patterned pants came almost out of nowhere.  Before this season, only a few designers were coming out […]

US Retailer Advertises Tacky ‘Remembrance Day Sale’ For Canadian Affiliates

This website, like many other websites, rely on ads for income.  This includes affiliate services with major brands.  Earlier today, we received an e-mail from US retailer, Macy’s, advertising a “Remembrance Day Sale.”  As a Canadian, I found that to be extremely tacky, considering that it is a very serious day for us to commemorate […]

The 4 Types of Label Freaks

One may think a Label Freak (aka Label Whore) is a Label Freak, but really, there are at least four types,  as seen below: The “S/he’s Not Famous To Me” Freak: I came across this type a few years ago at a department store.  A woman proclaimed that a pair of shoes just wasn’t “worth […]

Jean Shirts and Denim Jeans: Good or Bad?

Jean Shirt and Jeans by shortystories featuring a black belt Elizabeth and James Cohen cotton buttoned-back shirt $225 – net-a-porter.com Elizabeth and James blouses » Ksubi Raw low-rise skinny stretch jeans $175 – net-a-porter.com Stretch jeans » 3.1 Phillip Lim Wide Quilted Belt with Orchid Hinges in Black $295 – shopzoeonline.com Black belt » Roberto Cavalli Women’s RC374SW Aviator Sunglasses $308 – endless.com […]