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Trending: Barefoot and Underwear

25 May

I’ve talked about how LA can be a super weird city. Mainly because I’ve witnessed some wacky things. One thing I’m starting to understand is the LA fashion. And I’m not talking fashionable. There is a clear distinction. I’m strictly talking about selection – ie. what people chose to wear on a day to day basis. I’ve witnessed sweatpants and heels, winter gear in the heat, and most recently the raccoon tail. But one fashion “statement” that perplexes me is the underwear. Yes underwear. I am not even exaggerating. I’ve seen a few people (mainly in Starbucks) who come in prancing around in their panties. Sometimes they wear pantyhose underneath, I guess for stylistic purposes. But really, does that make a difference? YOU’RE IN YOUR UNDERWEAR! And I guess my real question is, if you’re wearing your undies over your pantyhose, are you wearing another pair of undies underneath that? I’ve since called these panty-wearing women (who are sometimes in their 50s) Pussycat Dolls.

Pussycat Dolls

Remember right before Britney Spears balded herself she was snapped coming out of a public washroom barefoot? I think it was at a gas station! Then she made it into a habit and before people knew it they realized she may have been doing this for a while. Nasty. Well my friends, this barefoot behaviour is not just a Brit Brit thing. People in LA barefoot it everywhere – while they’re grocery shopping, grabbing a coffee at Starbucks, browsing at Barnes & Noble or even grabbing a beer. How lazy can one person be if you cannot even put on a pair of shoes to go out? One of my friends is convinced that it’s a beach culture thing. Either way it’s gross.

Britney Spears going to the loo

Trending: The Raccoon Tail

30 Apr

It was B who actually pointed this out to me and ever since I’ve been watching this trend very closely. But I have a question: why?

Let me start at the beginning. We started noticing people in Los Angeles wearing raccoon tails hanging from their handbags. Then I flew over to England and those damn tales followed me. Yes, the tales there too. Can someone explain this look to me? I’m perplexed.

Louis Vuitton

Victoria Beckham

Ashley Tisdale

Hilary Duff

Elle MacPherson

Kanye West

Chris Brown

Trending: Sweatpants and Heels, Yes I’m Serious

12 Feb

Los Angeles is a very unique place. I’ve seen people do things here that I’ve never seen anywhere else. It’s hard to explain, but if you’ve ever lived in LA you know what I’m talking about it. The people can be just…. weird. Sometimes crazy. I watched an interview with Amy Poehler on Conan where she talked about how crazy Angelenos are. She explains it the best! There’s no rhyme or reason – they are who they are! Watch that video here.

So I guess it’s no surprise then the women here can dress, um…. different? I have no idea when this came into fashion here, but the fact that they do this is so fricken wrong: sweatpants and heels. Yes, they do it. Young woman and old grandmas, they all do it. I’ve seen it on countless occasions – at Starbucks, at the grocery store, EVERYWHERE! This is not ok ladies. Why don’t they just put on sneakers? Why do they have to “dress” it up? I don’t understand.

Imagine these pants with these shoes. Yes, that’s how they roll here.

Yes, people still wear Juicy velour tracksuits. And those shoes aren’t even nice. I’m telling you, this place is different. Help me.

Trending Maternity Denim

6 Feb

I’m writing this at the risk of my girlfriends asking me the ultimate follow up question. But what the hell… I’m rolling with it. I recently got a newsletter from 7 for all Mankind denim introducing their new maternity line. I’m not preggers, but I thought that was totally awesome. Why? Because you have shit like this traipsing around:

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