Poor Uncle Wiggily

"Nine Stories" will always be my most favorite collection of short stories and I might even say my favorite book...

Thanks for everything!

Hats About Hats

There are many things that people, because of their body type and despite how ever much they really want to, should not wear.

Such as short legs with over the knee boots, arm flab with sleeveless shirts, and no-necks with necklaces (perhaps opt for a lovely chin strap beard?).

In my case, my German heritage has dealt me an odd shaped head that may or may not be too big. Either way, I have a hard time with hats. But that does not stop me from wanting the following desperately:

1920's style. Not a particularly large hat.

Go big or go home I guess. A big black straw hat would be fun for those Gothic days of summer.

And finally, how I want to dress for all of summer always, a nice low straw skimmer with black ribbon. Definitely a dream boat hat. Also: shirt, shorts, shoes, and suitcase are perfect.

Summer can't come soon enough.

Stealing Your Boyfriend

So I have been sitting on this gem for awhile, but it's getting more and more popular so I think I am comfortable about talking about my relationship with the wondrous blog Nerd Boyfriend. The blog features various stylish men with links to articles of clothing that they are wearing in the photo. The links are usually so dead-on, it's astounding. And their choice of men is even more fascinating. They run the gambit of artists, actors, authors and athletes. Some obscure, some well-known, but always interesting. Also, the photos used are almost always ones I have never seen and often feature the person in their younger days. Don Knotts with a dummy on his knee is an especially funny and neat to peak. Below are just a handful of highlights:

Oh Carrie Fisher! So fresh-faced. Also, I'm down with the oversized blazer.

This particular post was about Art Garfunkel but I much prefer Candace Bergen and Jack Nicholson to his left.

Jean-Paul Belmondo! On a Vespa! For summer I just want to wear cuffed trousers and super light-weight, plain/thinly striped oxfords.

Jasper Johns and Robert Rauschenberg! I really love this photo. Again with the shirts and trousers!

This blog makes me mad sometimes but only because I love it so much (and because I didn't think of it first, argh!).

Waves Inspiring Waves

Diane von Furstenberg A/W 08




Margot Channing aka Bette Davis, "All About Eve"1950

Veronica Sawyer, aka Winona Ryder, "Heathers" 1989.


Donna Hayward, aka Lara Flynn Boyle, "Twin Peaks" 1990.

Why can't I convince anyone to do this?!

Because We Are Living Single

I saw "A Single Man", Tom Ford's latest venture, last night. The film delivered aesthetically, fantastic early sixties costumes and mid century modern sets, but the dialogue was corny and the music overwrought. I wanted to feel more sympathy towards the characters or even relate but everyone's interactions just felt so contrived.

The exception, of course, was Julianne Moore. Everything about her character was thoroughly enjoyable, including but not limited to:

-- Clothes (Carnaby St.)
-- Preparation music (French ye-ye)
-- Telephones (60's princess phones)
-- Cigarettes (Pink with gold tips)
-- House (Orange trees INSIDE, shag carpeting etc.)

Bonus features include a fully stocked bar.

The movie could have benefited with more screen time of her character Charley. Perhaps I'll just have to wait for the spin-off.

Other highlights included Kenny's friend Lois and a hustler named Carlos from Madrid. Lois is an obvious nod to Brigitte Bardot. Her character only smokes in one scene and whispers in the other. Total screen time is maybe about a minute. Carlos tries to make Colin Firth pick him up, but they just end up chit-chattin'. Both Lois and Carlos are probs way more than likely models.

Overall not a must-see movie unless you really love Julianne Moore/models/Mad Men.

Also, I bumped some lady in the head with my bag while sitting down and she exclaimed "ouch". Guess my sweater (aka only thing in there) was 2heavy2handle.