Archive | October, 2008

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Dress Me Up Doll

So, today is Halloween - my favorite holiday of the year. I love to get dressed up. Give me any reason to put a costume-like outfit on, and I am there with bells, whistles and the whole shebang. I actually have a whole closet that I call “The Crazy Box” where I keep all of the insane articles of clothing I pick up at thrift stores and save for my appropriate crazy days. I never know why I buy the stuff, I just know it ALWAYS comes in handy.  Anyhoo, I found this fun little interactive retro paper doll website by illustrator J. David McKenney, who has done work for Nylon, Elle Girl, Women’s Wear Daily, and Heatherette, to name a few.

If you haven’t gotten your costume ready yet, this might be a good way to spark your creativity. Take a look in your closets and see what you’ve got. I went rifling through the crazy box last night and pulled out this insane batwing muumuu-caftan dress that I bought at the salvation army a while back, and haven’t gotten around to wearing yet. If I could only find my turban, I think I’m going to go as some sort of boozy psychedelic Norma Desmond. Check it out after the jump. Don’t look at me like I’m crazy.

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MadeMe Contest Winner!

The 5th respondent with the correct answers is MAR from Spain!  Congratulations!  You’ll be getting your MadeMe leather jacket soon, lucky girl!

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Free Gold Watch Fall ’08 Holiday Collection


“High-Waisted Jean” Tromp L’oeil Tee

I knew Free Gold Watch was a special brand when I first heard of it a few years back.  They’re “gold watch” that came with each piece that could be slapped on your wrist at any time was ingenious in a very cute way that made me giggle.  Each season they’ve had their interesting twist on tees but I have to say that I’m blown away this season.  One of the tees they did is a tromp l’oeil high-waisted jean - but they actually added a working zipper and faux pockets!  Other favorites included a BFF Charms 2-pack t-shirt set, a funny twist on the classic “I Heart NY” tee and an homage to one of my favorite animated ladies, Olive Oyl.

Today, Free Gold Watch is launching their online store with select pieces for sale on their site.  If you don’t find what you want there, you can find Free Gold Watch‘s Holiday Collection at these retailers:  Avenue, 50/50 Grind, Caruso Caruso, Centre, Decade Pittsburgh, Density, Dig Lifestyles, The Giant Peach, Lavish & Squalor, Lux De Ville, Premium Goods, Private Stock, Revolution, Ryzen 7, Sema, Solemates, Una Mae’s, Wolfgang & more. In the meantime FGW clothing can be found at Karmaloop, The Giant Peach, and Turntable Lab.

More pictures and a VIMBY segment on Free Gold Watch after the jump.
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Always A Lady: Keep It Classy

As a kid I used to love getting dressed up for Halloween, from Raggedy Anne to Rainbow Bright, I always loved coming up with a costume each year.  Somewhere during college I realized that an alarming number of women used Halloween as an excuse to dress up as a whore (sorry if it sounds harsh but it’s true).  Whether dressed as a “sexy nurse,” “sexy postal worker,” or “sexy fill-in-the-blank,” I noticed that most costumes had an emphasis on lack of clothing, than on portraying a character.  It really saddens me that women feel they need to dress scantily (and often in bad taste) to attract attention.  I assure you, any attention you attract is not the kind worth having.  Halloween is about dressing up in character, not a time for getting naked.  You only end up looking silly and insecure (especially because it’s usually really cold outside!).  Instead, opt for a costume that will show how beautiful, or clever, or funny or creative you are.  All women have T&A, show us something the others don’t have.  In sum, ladies, my message to you this Halloween is please keep it classy.

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HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

M.I.S.S. wishes you a happy and safe Halloween!

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