Style Porn

My inspiration for this post was a room full of FABULOUS women I had the pleasure of chatting with over the weekend at Kathy Buckworth’s Shut Up and Eat book launch (which was the place to be, and be seen by the way). Surrounded by fantastic fashion, spectacular accessories and of course, a sea of to die for shoes. “Oohs” , “Awws” and “where did you get those?”, were zipping around the room like happy little stylish Bee’s.

This made me ponder the question, what is it with women and fashion? Or at least the women I know and fashion...It is like it feeds something inside us. Not all of “us” I know, I am generalizing. So all of you who are happy in your Birkenstocks and camo track pants, thank you in advanced for your “fashion is so pointless” and “your so shallow” emails. I promise to reply to all of them all as I sit at my keyboard wearing my string of pearls and Louboutins...

Fashion to me is not pointless, and I may be shallow but I’m okay with that, no worries about drowning! Fashion magazines are my porn, my guilty pleasure as I thumb through them drooling over the fine fabrics, sparkly bobbles and emaciated models (that is an whole other post). However as in porn and style there is good and bad, so I have heard from a reliable male source. When it comes to actual porn I am more Nike than Rolex; I’d rather just do it than watch.

So for my own shallow pleasure I have decided to combine two of my favourite things, celebrity and style, the good, the bad and the down right “Hot Mess!”.

The GOOD: One of my all time faves is the gorgeous Heidi Klum, this woman can do no wrong for me. After designer Wolfgang Joop made a ridiculous comment about her “being to fat for runway”, Heidi spoke out and made him eat his words like a big old fatty cheese burger. A “bad green” hats off goes to my girl Sarah Jessica Parker, whether it’s a hit or miss...this lady knows her style and is true to it. My final shout out is to Gwen Stefani, my vision of a true rock princess.

The BAD: My list topper here has to be the NOT so dynamic duo of Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen. The fact that they look like macerated troll dolls aside, they are a style horror show, double feature! From bad hats, ripped peasant skirts to doubty pouty looks, it is never a good. Runner up...Beyonce Knowles, a Pop Diva “DO”, Style Diva “DON’T”. Have to also give a nod to Victoria Beckham, one word...”EAT!”

HOT MESS: I save this category for the down and dirty style messes, call 911 a mop and bucket needed. An all time messy favourite is dear dear Courtney Love, she is for sure a stubborn stuck on mess. Next up with sloppy seconds is, Mariah Carey, a stuffed mermaid sausage is never cute, even if it is wrapped in organza. My final curtain call goes to, Rhianna, take a bow!

So now that I have been all judgy wudgy time to try and redeem myself with some kind words. Fashion is a matter of personal taste, and I applaud those who go out and rock their look. Confidence can make any outfit work on you, the whole point is to simply “try” and have fun. The ones not “trying”, yes you, listen up and do us all a favour...put a BRA on when you go to Wal-Mart.

Big shout out to Style.com for always having some fabulous style porn.

The Stiletto... Tar-tini

1 oz vodka
1 oz X-Rated Liqueur
1/2 oz pineapple juice
2 oz pink lemonade
2 oz white grape juice
6 or 7 fresh raspberries

Muddle the raspberries with vodka and X-Rated, then add to a cocktail shaker full of ice filled with the juices. Shake well, garnish with fresh raspberries and serve… wearing a fabulous pair of heels. This drink is also a fabulous punch without the alcohol.

Cheers
Dee
www.cocktaildeeva.com

About the Author A Bit About MOI...A Cocktail’ista.. I am the Author of the Award Winning Book,Libations of Life, A Girls Guide to Life One Cocktail at a Time. I am also a cocktail stylist, writer, humorist, wife, mother of 4, TV Junkie, shoe-aholic, boarder line George Clooney stalker..hmm what else... I am old enough to remember making “Mixed Tapes” from the radio...My fave vacation spot is anywhere with a beach bar...and when I grow up I want to be Carrie Bradshaw from Sex in the City...IT COULD HAPPEN! Life is Short...So be sure to wear FABULOUS Heels... Posted by Dee Brun in pop culture on May 11, 2010 More from this author  |  Author Website Follow Dee Brun on:  |

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0 # Natalie @YMCbuzz 2010-05-15 04:37

Ew... Mariah Carey is CERTAINLY 'Sloppy Seconds'... I can't believe the stuff she wears! Great list

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