True confessions: I have actually worn the mary-kateandashley makeup. They made a really kick ass gold metallic eye shadow pencil that I used to rock in high school. #zoekravitz
@Zombie Ms. Skittles: I still have a couple of their eyeshadows. I've had them for years and should probably toss them, but now it's like they're a relic or something ... #zoekravitz
@Zombie Ms. Skittles: I have too! I bought a bunch of it at once, like 5 years ago, because they had things packaged together and then they were buy one get one free, and they were cheap. It was good makeup, especially the lip gloss. I used everything until they were done and I still have the dark brown eyeliner.
It is a little embarrassing. One of my friends peeked in my makeup bag and was like "I didn't know you were a Mary Kate and Ashley fan" #zoekravitz
I have very strong opinions about Eileen Fisher. I worked in a boutique that sold her things when I was in college and, regardless of the "image" she's going for (fuck, it's fashion), she IS a godsend to a lot of women. If you can sell a cute pair of linen drawstring pants in XS to a 19 year old like me and dress a size 22 who is 50 and a professional, you're doing something right.
Fisher's ads feature a pretty wide range of women (ages, races and yes, sizes). She doesn't need to target the plus-size market because they already flock to her.
Also, Rosie bugs me. Does Donna Karan go for a plus size image? No. #ragtrade
@Penny: It's not my kind of style, but Eileen Fisher clothing seems to be very well made. Many of the brands catering to plus sizes seem to be very cheaply made.
If I go to a higher end department store and look at plus sizes, the style is very dowdy and matronly. There are young, plus size women who have the money to buy nice things.
@Penny: I agree about the designs -- I actually love some of Eileen Fisher's pieces. (Most of them I stole from my mum, but you know.)
However, it is true the company is consciously chasing a younger "hipper" customer -- they certainly collaborated with a Times article stating same -- and that strikes me as foolish.
And if Fisher herself said what O'Donnell reports, to her very face, that is just downright mean.
@Jenna: I agree. I'm not one to ditch good design willy nilly, but Fisher's rudeness to a happy, loyal customer tells me I shouldn't express any more gratitude to Eileen Fisher with my hard-earned money because clearly my fat behind insults her business.
Famous person talking about and wearing your clothes = great advertising. Famous person telling fans how rude and ungrateful clothing designer is = bad advertising. That's how social media works, lady. #zoekravitz
@Penny: "...And then, he's gonna make her Lady Wintour, Viscountess of 4 Times Square, and Marchioness of the Leaping Brazilians, and he'll take her as his vassal for Long Island, and then they'll all eat pizza and cupcakes." #zoekravitz
I was reading through the UK Vogue with Georgia May on the cover last night. It's literally the first time I have flipped through a magazine and felt frightfully old. #ragtrade
If guys are going to start wearing skirts it's a good thing that I have the legs for it. I'm worried about how to keep the fellas warm, though. I only need one adam's apple. #prada
@lurkerbynature: OH MY GOD Utilikilts! I forgot about Utilikilts. Someone brought one of their catalogues to a class I took in college, and it brought the lulz. #prada
@yinyang: Let me introduce you to the formal lava-lava. It's pretty common round these parts, and kinda uh incredibly hot.
(and I couldn't find a suitable photo with my Google Image Search skills, but the 'gallery' section in this website for the film Sione's Wedding showcases it spectacularly. hilaaarious film, too.) #prada
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@Jenna: They are truly awesome and very comfortable. I nearly bought one for myself when I visited their shop in Seattle. I'm sure they're even more (um) freeing for men.
One of my friends has one, and the only thing that looks better on him is 19th century formal clothing (including the top hat). #prada
When I was a kid, I always thought they had it backwards with pants and skirts. It seemed to me that skirts made more sense for boys to wear - as anatomically speaking, it's more difficult to stuff their stuff into a constrictive set of trousers than to just have it swinging round beneath a skirt or a dress.
And women, having our anatomy neatly tucked away, would obviously have a much easier time with pants.
Though I was always happy I had the option of wearing both, and used to loudly exclaim how wonderful wearing a sundress in the summer was to my guy friends skulking around in heavy shorts and jeans. #ragtrade
@hydrogen_jukebox: my mum always used to point out how other countries/areas of the world did it differently, too. For example: the middle east, and india. #prada
@hydrogen_jukebox: I know what you mean. I spent one summer in a sarong whenever I wasn't in my swimsuit. Guys can do OK with a pair of loose-fitting linen pants or shorts, tho'... #prada
Christian Louboutin has created a special carrier bag that includes a bottle of champers and a crystal champagne flute shaped like a stiletto. The package, known as Le Rituel, costs $500, and you can watch a 3-minute film about it here.
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It is a little embarrassing. One of my friends peeked in my makeup bag and was like "I didn't know you were a Mary Kate and Ashley fan" #zoekravitz
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Fisher's ads feature a pretty wide range of women (ages, races and yes, sizes). She doesn't need to target the plus-size market because they already flock to her.
Also, Rosie bugs me. Does Donna Karan go for a plus size image? No. #ragtrade
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If I go to a higher end department store and look at plus sizes, the style is very dowdy and matronly. There are young, plus size women who have the money to buy nice things.
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However, it is true the company is consciously chasing a younger "hipper" customer -- they certainly collaborated with a Times article stating same -- and that strikes me as foolish.
And if Fisher herself said what O'Donnell reports, to her very face, that is just downright mean.
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Famous person talking about and wearing your clothes = great advertising. Famous person telling fans how rude and ungrateful clothing designer is = bad advertising. That's how social media works, lady. #zoekravitz
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I didn't know the President was able to do this. Are we in England? #ragtrade
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(and I couldn't find a suitable photo with my Google Image Search skills, but the 'gallery' section in this website for the film Sione's Wedding showcases it spectacularly. hilaaarious film, too.) #prada
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@Jenna: They are truly awesome and very comfortable. I nearly bought one for myself when I visited their shop in Seattle. I'm sure they're even more (um) freeing for men.
One of my friends has one, and the only thing that looks better on him is 19th century formal clothing (including the top hat). #prada
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And women, having our anatomy neatly tucked away, would obviously have a much easier time with pants.
Though I was always happy I had the option of wearing both, and used to loudly exclaim how wonderful wearing a sundress in the summer was to my guy friends skulking around in heavy shorts and jeans. #ragtrade
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And Leigh, using "faggot" even in an affectionate way is not cute or cool. Stop. Please. #ragtrade
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The fuck? #olsentwins
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I hope that they intended it to be pronounced a la Flavor Flav, because it is now permanently etched that way in my brain.
"Olsen-boyyyyeee" #olsentwins
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