i really don't like you...

Here's more looks from the Dimepiece x Cassie collaboration. I love Dimepiece and I will continue to buy their products from here to infinity, but Cassie annoys the shit out of me. I'm sorry, I couldn't hold my tongue any longer. She gets under my skin, and I have no idea why. It's something else other than her voice that just irks the shit out of me, something I can't quite put my finger on. Is it the hair? The new 'edgy' look right before the release of her album creating hype and hoping the hype will equal skyrocketing album sales (which reminds me of Rihanna's Good Girl Gone Bad transformation)? Is it because she's involved with Bad Boy and I equate that as the label artists go to, to die? Is it because in my gut I feel like she just tries so damn hard to be 'it'. Maybe it's a combination of all those things, but in the words of Mr. Unforgivable: "I don't like you!"

And another thing, is anyone other than myself noticing how women's street wear brands are taking to celebrity endorsed/designed lines? It's fascinating that the minute Teyana Taylor becomes the face of MOB for this season, it's on ALL the major black blogs, and the second Cassie collaborates with Dimepiece the label (or rather Cassie THEN the label) ends up on not all the black blogs, but The Cut AND People magazine does an exclusive interview with the artist (and I use that in it's lightest form). I've never seen these labels on anything more than street wear related fashion blogs and the occasional magazine editorial a la Missbehave (RIP). Do we equate these endorsements and collaborations as a way for the labels to get their name in the media or something else? I personally love things that have that "I'm anything but mainstream" edge. Street wear use to be anything but mainstream to me, and that's what gave it it's charm, but now it's getting to be over exposed. Come Fall, with the help of Teyana Taylor and Cassie everyone will be draped in MOB and Dimepiece. I.will.not...

PS. This may not go over well with some, but who gives a shit. People are so quick to jump on bandwagons and not develop their own feelings about a product or a person. I have an opinion. Please deal with that...

PPS. Cassie said she made her hair cut mainstream in the People magazine interview. I just want to open hand slap all the girls that went out and did this after Cassie to make her feel this way (*cough Lala cough*) We the people give a resounding: NOOOOOOOOOOO [Alice Dellal, Kelis, JDavey, and Kesh come slap this chick]..

Ok. I will be purchasing that sweat shirt, and Uncle Karl tee post haste...

all this because she's a size 6?

Lara Stone in Balmain & Stella McCartney

It has been confirmed today that one of fashions newest 'It' girls Lara Stone is indeed a size 6. Before you gag on your tongue, I think it's only fair that we evaluate what this actually means. I think it's rather amusing that people in the fashion industry expect women to be a size 0-2 (sample sizes right?) and to also be awkwardly tall. That is something I've never been able to understand about this industry, not only does it produce horrible body images for younger women, it also causes women of all ages to have unrealistic ideas about what beauty really is. Its been like this for years, so what am I complaining about, right?

I find it fascinating that some media outlets are marveling at the fact that Lara Stone is a US size 6. Yes it's very unusual to find that in high fashion, and yes it's pretty cool she's able to open and close couture shows like Chanel without hassle to slim down. She's able to still have an awesome career walking in shows for the likes of Hermes, Anna Sui, and even my favorite Givenchy, but good gumbo, people act like she's not thin as is. I'm currently 5' 5" and a size 6. Lara has about 5 inches on me and is also a size 6. Although I'm on the small side, if you take my body and stretch it out 5 inches I'd still be super thin. Get it?

Truth be told, I'd rather be her size that some of these other models. They sometimes look malnutured. At least she looks like she enjoys a good burger every now and then. I'm just saying.

hi my name is fashion & i'm allergic to pants.

After checking out all the couture collections I have come to the conclusion that the fashion industry is about to be diagnosed with a pants allergy. There was at least five collections that displayed at least one look that included NO PANTS. Obviously couture collections are meant to be more imaginative than ready-to-wear or resort collections, but I have no idea where, how, and when this trend came about. I have so many questions:

1) Was it Lady Gaga's pants-less-ness that this trend?

2) Is this actually a realistic style for people to wear...OUTDOORS?!

3) And if this is indeed realistic (blank. stare.) would YOU wear it?

Couture collection aside. Is being pants-less the new shoulder pads?

nipple!

Hey look everyone, its Rihanna's nipple! This weekend Princess Glowstick, I mean, Rihanna, pulled a Lil Kim. As much as I love this girl, she never ceases to amaze me. A friend of mine pointed out that when Lil Kim pulled a pastie move at the Grammy Awards eons ago, everyone was shitty bricks for months, but Princess of all things 'trendy' does it, and I don't hear a peep. Hmmm... Is it because it's a different time and things are more acceptable? No, I think it's got something to do with the pedestal everyone places Rihanna on. Myself included (sometimes). People see her as a trend setter and a visionary of fashion, so when she pulls out her boob it's not a hood rat statement, its an emerging trend.

And now in the coming months I will count how many breasts I see and blame it on her.
via Necole Bitchie

whats a goon to a goblin?

Last night I saw pictures of Vibe's last issue, featuring cover girls The Dream and Christina Milian via Necole Bitchie, and tons of interesting questions began running through my mind. Like for one, I'm still not entirely sure how and why these two are together. Call me a hater, but it looks odd. She looks amazing in these photos and he looks...well, awkward. How many guys would kill to be with her?

And two, I've never really liked The Dream, not entirely sure why, I just never have gotten down with him or his music, maybe its because his clothes are so small. As far as Christina Milian, I liked her more when she wasn't with him. I don't know what it is, but these two rub me a funky kinda way. Maybe it's all that whoring for propaganda Freshalina keeps talking about...Hmmm

Give Respect Where it's Due.

I know that there are a lot of Rihanna fans all over the world. I happen to be one of them. I love her style (or whoever dresses her), her hair, and the confidence she exudes whenever we see her in the public eye. Even though I love love LOVE to look and see what RiRi wears everyday, I have the sense to know that she didn't get that style all by her lonesome.

In a recent New York Post blog, someone made the ignorant assumption that Kelis was jacking Rihanna's hair style. WRONG! If the author had paid attention to past pop culture, one would notice that Rihanna's entire style is derived from Kelis in many ways.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with mimicking someones style and making it your own. I think Rihanna has made rock n roll high fashion. But it makes me angry when people don't recognize where her inspiration comes from. People like Kelis, Grace Jones, Madonna, Courtney Love, and even Fefe Dobson have paved the way for Rihanna to dress the way she dresses and for it to be acceptable in the public eye.

One of my favorite quotes is "Don't get angry when people steal an original idea. If it's original you'll have to ram it down their throat..." Well Rihanna is not an original idea. She's a nice one, but not an original one. Kelis had to ram it down our throats, and Rihann is obviously benefiting from that.

Spencer Pratt is the White Jay Z?

Disclaimer: Please excuse the hatred that is coming from my mouth. I totally mean harm.

In a recent interview former Hills crackhead, I mean 'STAR', Spencer Pratt sat down with that station that use to be about music, I mean, MTV to discuss the idiot plan someone had to make him a rap star. Yes, you read that correct. RAP STAR. As in Biggie, Tupac, Public Enemy, Kanye West, and Jay Z for that matter. The controversial shit stain goes as far as to say that HE is the white Jay Z.

"I'm the white Jay-Z in the game. I'm doing the baller thing. I'm more for the streets."

If I could copy and past all the fuckery that he spewed in that attempt of an interview without getting in trouble I would, but for now please visit HERE to read the entire thing. It's demeaning, disgusting, and down right SAD that this fool thinks he is the next great white hope. While legitimate lyricists are out here on the grind just to get even a fraction of the shine that this guy has for no reason at all, he's talking out the side of his mouth.

Word to the wise Spencer Pratt.

• If you quote Gucci and Soulja Boy as the only rappers you look up to: there is something wrong.
• If you even think about comparing yourself to Jay Z when he happens to be one of the greatest lyricists of our time: there is something wrong.
• If you refer to yourself and your wife as the 'new age Biggie and Lil Kim': there is something wrong.
• If you even THINK you want to go 'after the ringtone game': there is something wrong.
• If you even dare to bring back the 'baller mentality' to the rap game, you are sadly mistaken. That went out in 1999 just like throw back jeresys and: there is something wrong.

EPIC FAIL.

Lauren Conrad Looks Russian.

Now that Lauren Conrad is basically done with her popular reality show The Hills I guess she decided to reinvent herself with new hair. Dark hair. SHORT hair. I would actually like it if it was real. But alas...it is not.

The 20 something soon to be author (I know, I didn't think she could read either!), halfway designer, and all the way actress was working it out in this brown bobbed wig for a shoot with fashion magazine Harper's Baazar. In all honesty, I really like the entire look on LC. Makes her look very grown up and mature, a far cry from her always casual L.A. style. The color of the wig really makes her eyes pop. If she were to ever go dark permanently I think it would suit her, because Lord knows that flannel shirt, skinny jean, chunky heel thing she had going on during her Hills phase every single episode was killing me softly...

Do you like this new style on Lauren?

via Confessions of a Bad Boy

fuckery friday: cassie.

I'm sure by now we've all seen or at least heard about Cassandra Ventura aka Cassie aka Assie's naked boobie and va-jay-jay photos. Some of us appreciate this fuckery (men) and then some of us see it as a blatant ploy for attention (women).

I don't know about anyone else, but if I were a celebrity (and I use that term loosely) I wouldn't have ANYONE take pictures of me in compromising situations because I'd be so petrified that shiz would get into the wrong hands. This is not a Michael Phelps situation where she didn't know what was going on or who was taking those photos, she was fully aware of WTF was going on. Taking pictures like that and keeping them on your computer is ASKING for trouble. Am I the only person that understands this?

I guess the saying is true:
'When all else fails. Do some hoe shit...'
What some people will do to sell a record KILLS me...

After all this, the truth of the matter is SHE STILL CAN'T SING...

dear solange.

I think it's safe to say that Twitter is making me hate singers, actors, athletes and bloggers alike. These are people that I looked up too. Their music moved me, I've loved their movies, and their blogs inspire me. But twitter is f*cking up this love affair something wicked. Here's a reason why, Solange Knowles posted a question on Twitter that really got under my skin...
So I've decided to answer it:
(clears throat)

Dear Solange,
Blogs, especially trashy ones are entertainment. Yes, some retarded people take the lies that these trashy blogs spew and totally believe it, I get that. But DO YOU read cnn.com before you venture to these said blogs and scope the things they say about you? I highly doubt it.

I know that you probably don't like these blogs and some of the bullshit they speak about, but think about it Solo, any kind of publicity is good publicity, even the bad stuff. Isn't the internet and its opinions essential to your success? Sometimes people read that stuff and automatically get interested in your music, just off of basic bullshit.

So the next time you trash blogs or talk about 'stupid blogger idiots' on your twitter just remember this: some of those bloggers follow you, some of them even like your music, and your sometimes condescending tweets annoys the shit out of us. We're tired of celebrities playing us like we're idiots...

I'm just saying.

is it bullet proof?

Being that my awesome sister is forking over some pesos so I can get a new Nike Wind Runner for my birthday, I made my way to the Nike Sportswear site to browse and pick which one I want. While I'm there checking prices (uh..it's a recession) and seeing which styles would compliment all my kicks, I ran into this:
Yea, I know what you're thinking. 'But D, that's just a jacket, whats the big deal?!' Welp the big deal is that while ALL of the other windbreakers featured on Nike's website range in prices from $80 - $110 this little shit of a jacket is a whooping $395. No that is not a typo...the shit is almost $400. What fuckery is this?!

While I'm sure there are those out there who look at this as cheap and affordable, I cannot sit back and keep quiet. If you didn't know IT'S A DAMN RECESSION GOING ON RIGHT NOW. Who in the hell can even afford this? Shit like this pisses me off, I hate how you have to pay so much for something so small. I love love LOVE streetwear and independent designers, but why O WHY must you all be so expensive?

My homegirl Bri said it best:
Am I just trippin? Would any of you pay this much for a jacket?

did i miss something?

Can someone answer this question for me? WHEN THE HELL DID SHOULDER PADS MAKE A COMEBACK?! In my daily explorations of all things fashion, I must have missed the memo that said 'Hey You...Shoulder Pads are back!'. I know Rihanna is one fashion forward maven and all, but dang, shoulder pads? Forreal?

As much as I love the 80's and early 90's the concept of shoulder pads is one idea that needs to burn in the hottest point of fashion HELL. They remind me of my mom's entire wardrobe when I was younger (shudder...), and come to think of it they also remind me of Grace Jones. Is this Rihanna's attempt to channel her inner Grace? Uhhhh lets leave the shoulder pads n stuff to Ms Jones. I think she does it better anyway...






So am I being a hater, or would you rock shoulder pads too?!

does anyone remember this?

Remember Space Jam? That 90's movie with Michael Jordan and Bugs Bunny? Total AWESOMENESS! Found this on InYourClosetNYC...

Must. Cop. NOW...

way to stick to em'

Rihanna got a new tattoo ya'll!

I'm a huge fan of RiRi's tattoo game, I've got a bunch myself, but this just seems a bit...eh...over the top maybe? Rihanna we all know you're bad ass and all, but dang, a gun?! I hate guns, with a passion...once my friend told me she wanted me to go to a shooting range with her and I damn near stopped being her friend. My distain for firearms is right up there with my loathing of liars...

So do we love it?!

a portrait of elegance.

I couldn't help myself...
Fierce Frankie gets me EVERY TIME!

o. so this is why you quit.

Joe Budden, his boo, 9th Wonder, and Wale in the studio talking about the Internets influence over Hip Hop and other ish. Then they decided to talk about Kid Cudi. Everyone is guilty of bitchassness behavior these days. Some more than others, but I'm guessing this is the reason Cudders decided to quit. I may be wrong, who knows...

Here's the comment Joe Budden (I'm assuming) posted on the blog Cudi wrote about leaving music. Sad...SMH.

jesus be a fence.

Fierce Frankie has done it again! Keyshia Cole's mama recently hit up a Real Housewives of Atlanta party and went crazy. And yes, that's a full denim outfit with a graffiti tee for you hoes that think your eyes are deceiving you. Straight Gangsta!
Someone tell me there's a video somewhere of this fuckery. I can't take it!

are you there vodka. it's me, lindsay.

Is it just me or is Lindsay Lohan like completely irrelevant? I was just over at Jezebel and they had 3 posts with her name associated with either a fight with her girlfriend, drinking, or drugs. When's the last time this chick made a movie again? Right...you can't remember either...

I'm just saying...
Please let me know if I'm wrong. I feel in my heart I'm not, but you never know...

i can't.

Is it just me or does her hair look brighter? How beautiful is she by the way? In the face I mean... And are these two together now? I really hope they aren't. That wouldn't be a good look at all...

are you kidding me?

Today the prices for Kanye West's highly anticipated Louis Vuitton sneaker have been announced. All I need and can say about this news is...WHAT THE FUCK. Yes, F bomb and all!

From about $800 - $1000. EPIC FAIL!

Like who even has money like that to just throw around on some shoes? I've got a couple pairs of shoes I've spent WAY too much money on, but I draw the line at about $200. $300 if I REALLY like them. Come on LV & Kanye...Yeesh.