My Life Chaotic

"Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go on an overnight drunk, and in 10 days I'm going to set out to find the shark that ate my friend and destroy it. Anyone who wants to tag along is more than welcome." - Steve Zissou, The Life Aquatic

Welcome aboard, my friends. It would seem I have more in common these days with Steve Zissou than I'd care to admit. Having spent the last three years tracking my "Jaguar Shark" here on Trend de la Creme, I find myself getting soaked by critics who call my style smug, ironic and artificial. Still, others have praised TDLC for it's sheer uniqueness, eccentricity and whimsy. But who cares, right? It's just a fucking trend blog.

In all seriousness, I have let the blog slide in favor of tending to my chaotic life. As you know, I moved cross country six months ago to follow my husband to his residency program. In that time, I've battled a serious cartilage infection (yes, a CARTILAGE infection), the uncertainty of unemployment (this job market sucks!) and watched my marriage bottom out, recover, bottom out again, and stabilize. Well, sort of. The stress has sent my Multiple Sclerosis into a spiral, with the sight in my right eye now to less than 10% and the right side of my face feeling something akin to a bag of frozen peas.

"It's probably the last adventure I've got in me. I was hopin' to go out in a flash of blazes,
but I'll probably just end up goin' home." - Steve Zissou, The Life Aquatic

Something has got to give, people. And it's not going to be me.

The only trend I've been following these past few weeks is My Life Chaotic. So, for the time being, I'm going to spend a little time on Yours Truly to get out of this indefinite limbo and slip into something a little more comfortable. As much as I love Trend de la Creme, I need to take a respite of sorts and get my life back in order and find my best self. But not to worry, this isn't the end. I will be back online in April 2010.

xoxo

Jill Sherman
Trend de la Creme

"Are you finding what you were looking for -- out here with me? I hope so."
- Steve Zissou, The Life Aquatic

image: amaterialworld.net

Gotta Love Sticky Drama!

Okay, because all y'all begged for one more post before April, here goes.

You might remember my sticky pink fingers post from January where I told Audrey Kitching that she sucked major pink ass for ripping content off my site. It was picked up by StickyDrama.com and, not surprisingly, some people had to defend the queen of pink -- after all, the images used in my posts don't technically belong to me, right? Because I know you all could use a good laugh, I rounded up some of the the defenders comments (from Audrey's blog and StickyDrama.com.) They're so hilarious, it was hard to even get mad while I was reading them. (Click on the image if the copy is too small.)

Now it's my turn to comment. Red Ranger, Bellatrix Lestrange, Vrona and Bear -- I spend hours scouring the web looking for those images after I've spotted a trend. And, I always link back to their sources. Your scene queen spends minutes eyeballing a handful of blogs to pull content that makes her appear to be "in the know" so she can get her BuzzNet paycheck. So, as I see it, you cock knocks could use a nice helping of fuck you -- fuck you Red Ranger, fuck you Bellatrix Lestrange, fuck you Vrona, and an extra helping of fuck you for Bear (with some stick it up your rubbery anus on the side.)

Now, where was I? Oh yes, Audrey Kitching.

Image: i-fight-bears

So here's the funny thing. A couple weeks later, The Kitch got caught again. Only this time, she didn't even bother to strip the content. She just hot linked it from Nitrolicious.com. HAHAHAHAHAHA. You pink haired ass bomb. Where is your head -- 1991? Who the fuck hot links these days?? Everbody knows hot linked images are notorious for messages like "it's not nice to steal," or "use your own fucking bandwidth." Lucky for me, StickyDrama.com was there to catch it:


So kids, what is the lesson we've all learned here? Put a link back to content or keep your thieving little fingers off everybody's shit! Oh, and I forgot to mention. There was way more love than hate. In fact, I pulled some of those comments too * clearing throat * just to keep things fair and balanced ;) Oh, and quit blaming everything on your intern, Audrey. That poor kid (if there really IS an intern) is going to have a heart attack taking the fall for your internet faux pas. Comprenezvous?

Comments courtesy of Audrey@Buzznet & StickyDrama.com

And Something For Your Hipster Pet...

Image: LAWeekly.com

Elevated pet bowls made from skateboards! How sweet is that? Now all my girls need are some doggy VANS and we're good to go. One will run you $100, but you will undoubtedly have the coolest pets on the block (unless they're already the coolest pets on the block, that is). Get yours at Skate Dog Studios.

Why Post It When You Can Finger It?

Finger It Notes? Really!? I'd like to believe this was Korea's way of telling us to stick it where the sun don't shine, but my gut tells my it's more of an "Engrish" faux pas. These finger shaped post-it notes feature a myriad of faces expressing love, frustration, happiness, and anger. Not only perfect for leaving notes on unsuspecting computer moniters, they're also perfect for marking pages in books or leaving secret directions to your girl's only office hideout. And for a mere $6, I say to hell with post-it notes. I'm gonna "finger it" until it's no longer funny :)

ELLE Weekly Roundup

Slightly battered and bruised, we all managed to survive fashion week in all its enormity. And, while I typically like to poke fun at the worst, here are some of the best trends for fall 2010 -- from makeup and hair, to editor favorites. (There is even some pop culture to keep things interesting!)

Fall 2010 Makeup Trends - ELLE beauty editors’ favorite makeup looks from New York Fashion Week

Fall 2010 Runway Hairstyles - ELLE beauty editors’ favorite hairstyles from New York Fashion Week

New York Fashion Week Favorites - ELLE fashion editors’ favorite looks from New York Fashion Week

25 Best Independent Films - To honor the silver anniversaries of both ELLE and The Film Independent Spirit wards, here, in no particular order, are 25 of the most indelible moments in independent cinema


2010 Fashion Week Videos - Roundup of the New York fashion shows

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When a Unicorn Vomits Below the Belt

Image: Nut and Bee

Basso & Brooke, Spring 2010

Jean-Pierre Braganza, Spring 2010

Rainbow Jocks by Ruffeo Hearts Lil Snotty

Manish Arora, Spring 2010

Kapow Wow Rainbow Fringe Leggings ~ Matthew Wiliamson Draped Trousers

Serious Heels From Siriano

Christian Siriano started MB Fashion Week A/W '10 off on a high note with these heels that could even give Lagerfeld a run for his money. (Sure, they're a bit camp. But at least Mr. Fierce was finally thinking from the knees down!)

Trend Bite: Shrapnel Manicures?

Cushnie et Ochs, F/W 2010

These nails embellished with what looks to be metal shavings were spotted on the Cushnie et Ochs Fall/Winter 2010 runway yesterday. Is this an evolution of the chrome nail trend, or a shout out to men and women in uniform? Or has the spike trend taken on a life of its own?

Images: daylife.com

Karl Goes Kokeshi

As part of the Chanel Paris-Shanghai collection, Uncle K. bestowed upon us these adorable plexi and enamel Chinese doll clutches. (Sorry to be a Debbie Downer, but it would appear that the real inspiration was a Japanese kokeshi doll, not a China doll. Wouldn't you agree?) At least he got the signature "frog buttons" on her jacket right, giving this bag just enough of a Shanghai slant. And just so we're all in agreement, I am absolutely loving this bag -- no matter the inspiration :)

Image: BagSnob.com

Alexander McQueen Dies at 40

British fashion designer Alexander McQueen was found dead this morning in his London home. I am still trying to catch my breath.

As I see it, McQueen was guided more by the image of perfection than by the real world. He was, by all accounts, the new driving force in the next chapter of fashion. A visionary, an idealist, and most importantly, a brilliant designer. There is nothing I can do or say on my humble blog to pay homage in a way that is fitting. Alexander, your proclivity to all things meaningful will be missed. You are a gem that can never be replaced.

The Destructive Forces of Alexander McQueen

Slugging It Out With Alexander McQueen

Alexander McQueen Trips The Light Fantastic