Cee Lo & Gwyneth Paltrow: A Cover Story

I cannot get enough of Cee Lo's new album, listen to it below and then buy it because it's great, but when I saw old Gwinney Patlrow covering his 'Forget You' (I prefer the other F word there, personally) I was at a loss for words. Last night was my first time to watch Glee and I was, eh, pleasantly contented with what I anticipated it to be like. Lots of good music, mediocre character building with some minor un-PC humor along the way (gay jokes anyone?). I might watch it a few more times, but probably won't record it. Can someone please explain the infatuation with this show to me? I know I am late to the party, but I don't really get it. Sorry.

Austin RiffRaff: MP3:: Download new Girl Talk album

Girl Talk's new album is up for free download today. The system is pretty sluggish but if you continue to try you can download the album as one seamless track or seperate mp3's. You can download it at Girl Talk: All Day

Get more Austin RiffRaff goodness here.

Prada is so Innovative

Marc Jacobs in Drag and He's HOT

[via bryanboy] Madam Jacobs was shot by Patrick Demarchelier and 
styled by Katie Grand.

You think I could get him to loan me that coat and those shoes? Love it.

The (Un)Domesticated Diva is Back! Permanent Marker Fix

The (Un)Domesticated Diva,
 Jacqueline Grisham

I genuinely like Halloween. I like to carve pumpkins, give candy out to trick or treaters (although the kids here ride around golf carts-lazy daisies), and I like to dress up in costume and guess what other people are as well. This year, I pondered many ideas on who to be- Lady Gaga or Snooki originally topped my list. While I do love a good leotard/tights combo, and definitely some major hairspray and a reason to purchase a bump-it would have been money, I decided to do something a little cleverer. Inspired by Aftony’s Fannie Mae and Freddy Mac combo two years ago during the financial meltdown, my husband and I brainstormed about all the recent news stories for inspiration. Somehow we decided on being the BP oil spill. 

In an effort to not look too political, I decided the details: blue shirt for him, blue dress for me both with something spilled on it. I wrote a “B” on mine (I thought it was ironic and funny to take the B) and he got the “P” (Again, the irony). It was all very witty until I wrote the “P” on one side of his shirt in permanent marker, flipped it over and wrote the “P” on the other side. I picked up the shirt and yikes, there is a giant “P” on my husband’s wooden kitchen table in black permanent marker. 

After cursing the spirits of Halloween, I tried everything I could think of: nail polish remover, old-fashioned soap and water, anti-dandruff shampoo (hey, it gets rid of sunspots on your skin!), alcohol, witches hazel (what the heck is that for anyways?), but none of them worked. Finally, I googled to see if I could find another solution. Desperate, I quickly dabbed toothpaste all along the “P” and let it sit for about an hour. Voila!  Good as new! It should work for any kind of pen, sharpie, and marker stain on anything wood. Happy Arts and Crafts time this Holiday Season!

My Newest Blog-Crush: The Man Repeller

Thanks to my friend Selia 'Slacks' Straus I now have a new blog obsession and I think you should too. The Man Repeller is everything I am not when it comes to style blogging: unencumbered by full time employment, over flowing with lack of inhibition and, last but not least, she's got someone to photograph her (ah, the life of the single lady - if only Figs had thumbs!). I am obsessed with her snarky tone and her topical posts like how to be photographed by a street style blogger and how to rock birth control glasses. I mean, it's only my one wish to be in the 'Do' section of some major publication...  Let's just say that I generally agree that girls (I think when your friends start turning 25, you are no longer girls - love you guys) women dress for other women and that fashion is not always translatable to the male sex. The Man Repeller takes that philosophy to the next level and owns it. One of her posts that I am most obsessed with is how to make your own turband. I will be doing this soon (once I get the guts/have dirty enough hair... I'm thinking this wknd in Vegas will be a perfect spot for this trial - family criticism be damned!).

Check it out below and make sure to check out The Man Repeller soon. It's the tits.
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As a self-proclaimed expert in the field of man repelling, I thought it useful to start including photo-heavy tutorials that will document the exciting prospect of DIYing your very own sartorial cock blocks. This week, we'll start with the TURBAND. Sure, you can buy one (cue: Pixie Market, The Nasty Gal) but think of it like this: when you're buying say... a salad for lunch, don't you prefer owning the power to include your favorite ingredients and to make sure it is exactly what you want? No surprise craisins. 

Yeah, so turband. DIY.

Before we start I'll just say, this DIY took place in the comfort of my own bedroom. In real life, people don't DIY while overlooking the High Line and wearing sequined mini dresses and cat eye sunnies. I'm trying to bring an element of realness to your computer screen. NOW...

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Step 1: Locate a square scarf. I stole mine from my mom. She is fancy so it is Hermes. 

Step 2: Take opposite corners from said scarf and fold them together. This should leave you with a triangle shaped piece o'fabric. If you want, you can tie it around your head and pretend you're a female extra in Fiddler on The Roof."Match maker, match maker make me a match. Find me a find, catch me a catch." Anyone? Anyone? K, bye.

Step 3: Keep folding.

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Step 4: Tie the folded scarf around your head and pretend you're a ninja. This is also an optional step though highly recommended.

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Step 5: Tie the folded scarf around your head so that you have bunny ears. Knot it once.

Step 6: Knot it again and start laughing because you're only two steps away from anti-mating! 

Step 7: Take the bunny ears you've created and bring them toward the back of your head. Knot again.

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Step 8: Put on patent leather booties, pose like a douche bag and voila, male genital deterring continues.

I do want this...

WTF Trend: The Backwards Blazer

Zara's version

Backwards blazers are all the rage these days with versions coming out from just about everyone. I am going to bring back a little segment I like to call the WTF Trend: the backwards blazer; why not to wear it...

I like Philip Lim's version the
best bc it fits.

1. It can't be flattering - talk about line backer shoulders! I've already been genetically blessed with those and don't need to further accentuate them. 

2. It can't be comfortable - imagine wearing that bad boy and sitting down for dinner. There is a reasons buttons belong in the front.

3. Your back would get coldddd. 

An ill fitting version by
 Boy of Band of Outsiders

4. If your backward blazer isn't fitted directly to your body it is going to look even worse and since none of us have personal tailors on staff, I bet it would be a no go in most instances.  No doubt about it - just look at how badly the Boy by Band of Outsiders version pulls, N.G.: not good. 

5. You might end up on the worst dressed list -  anyone else remember Celine Dion's satin backwards suit by Armani? She was and will forever be a don't here. Sorry Celine. I was a wee babe when this thing walked the red carpet in '99 and even at 13 I knew that this was straight fugly.

My heart will not go on for this.

Proceed with caution here WellSet readers. This could be a fashion don't in a matter of seconds. 

Givenchy's version

by Jill Sander

Would you wear a backwards blazer?