When it comes to phone accessories, I usually get sucked in by all things super kawaii. But I couldn't resist going a little bit evil when I came across these devil skins for my Blackberry. Not only are they some serious silicone eye candy, they're also cheap as shit at $3.99. (They also have winged angel skins for those of you who prefer to walk the righteous path. Although, you might want to get one of each depending on your mood.) And don't worry i-friends. They have them for your i-phones too ;)
My Blackberry Is Posessed
Currently Obsessed With: Grayson Perry
The Walthamstow Tapestry by Grayson Perry (pictured)While I concede that a middle-aged man cross dressing as a little girl is stranger than fiction, artist Grayson Perry's tapestry work is even more unbelievable than his Holly Hobby dresses. The Walthamstow Tapestry, his latest larger-than-life masterpiece, is described by Grayson as "a sensitive depiction of the journey through life." And what a life that must be, given the tapestry's river of blood, which links a graphic childbirth scene with eventual death. In all actuality, this piece is Grayson's response to modern consumerism (which explains why there are brand names like "Lancome" and "Topshop" peppered throughout the imagery.) It's truly such an amazing piece of artwork, one could easily get lost in its glorious detail. So, grab a rope people. I'm going in!
Photos: Catherine Dixon, Flickr
Trend Bite: Cougar Hair
Most of you will agree that "The Graduate" gave us more than Dustin Hoffman's coming-of-age tryst with with a much older married woman. It also set the stage for what can best described as "cougar hair" (something Stacy London has successfully been sporting for years on TLC's "What Not to Wear.") Light gray or bleached out chunks of hair framing the face to combine a sultry "come hither" look with "don't bother carding me for beer and cigarettes" attitude. Kate Moss has recently jumped on the cougar hair bandwagon -- albeit, rather unsuccessfully -- and several exaggerated interpretations of the look have been spotted on Paris Fashion week runways.
So here's to you, Mrs. Robinson, in all your old-enough-to-be-his-mother glory. (Hey, does this mean I can finally stop covering my grays? Or is this just another trend that's going to fizzle out before my next color appointment?)
Kate Moss
Chanel, S/S 2010
Christian Dior, S/S 2010Photos: daylife.com
Best. Toilet. Brush. Ever.
Just as I was ready to write off all toilet brushes as icky, this Clean as a Whistle Bathroom Brush appears out of nowhere. Amazing how perching a bird on what is essentially a poop scraper can turn a chore into a moment of zen. Now I'm just waiting for the matching plunger complete with an owl sticking his head out of the hole. (Okay, maybe that's a stretch. But somebody needs to figure out how to make plungers less grotesque.)
ELLE Weekly Roundup
Whether you're looking to spice things up with lingerie outwear, sultry fragrances, seductive makeup, or steamy "sexting," 2010 is already promising to be one of the sexiest years ever. (Just remember to stash a few condoms in your designer handbag. You never know when you'll be swept up in the heat of passion.)
ELLE Shops - 2010 Lingerie: Pair pretty underpinnings in delicate blush tones with accents of black lace and pearls
Retro-Fabulous Makeup Looks for 2010 - Sephora’s elite Pro Beauty team reveals must-have faces and products
Sexting, the New Obsession: How texting, sexting, and the digital age are changing monogamy and the face of modern-day marriage
2010 Perfumes: Have Scent, Will Travel - ELLE.com’s beauty editor goes around the world—without leaving her desk
Alexander Wang (Collection Finder)
Photo: Matteo Volta/Imaxtree.com
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I Think I've Died and Gone To Fiat Heaven
Before you bust out in song to the tune of "Barbie Girl," take a deep breath and count to eleven. This, my friends, is no Barbie Girl car. (Seriously, those are the last two words anyone on the planet would use to describe me.) Instead, it is the embodiment of the perfect shade of punk rock pink nail polish, not to mention the only shade of pink I will be caught dead wearing. [For those of you who took me seriously, you can stop holding your breath now.] *Ack* Now I need to figure out how to get my hands on one of these!!
For ages, I've had my heart set on a custom pink SmartCar -- until now, that is. This fully customizable Fiat 500 Pink just went on sale in Europe and is currently available exclusively online. The 1.2 litre superstar comes complete with punk trim, an intense pink center dashboard and stylish leather gear knob (in pink, of course). And to launch the Pink, those creative geniuses at Fiat hired David Sheath, 28, to paint a brand new white Fiat 500 using 131 bottle of pink nail polish. See it for yourself here.
A Boner for Fashion
Photo: Vice MagazineThe lovely Susannah Breslin turned me on to this trend (no pun intended) and I just had to share it with you! Intrigued perhaps? Get the skinny on the "fashionable fatty" here. (I'm having some serious International Male catalog flashbacks...)
Hell Raiser
Ladies, it's time to trade in your worn down metal studs for some eye-stabbing metal spikes. You know, the kind that make mall cops back away while you're browsing the handbag section. And, while I wouldn't recommend them for air travel, they'll definitely come in handy if you find yourself lost in some creepy back alley (serial killers, be forewarned.) I recommend these Hellraiser-esque cuffs by Joomi Lim. Not only are they serious statement pieces, they'll give you instant bad ass status.
ELLE Weekly Roundup
Those of us who were products of the 80's are familiar with the iconic hairstyles and head-to-toe denim that put this generation on the map. But even if you're a teen or 20-something, you can still appreciate the folklore of Aqua Net and Manic Panic. (Wiki them if you're not familiar!) ELLE reports on which punk-inspired looks are making a comeback, (plus, the latest hair color trends, Fendi's sublimely delicate collection, and Victoria's Secret topless bikini -- yikes!)
Punk Hairstyles Then and Now - ELLE.com pays tribute to music greats—and their alt-coiffed successors
2010 Denim Trend Report: Shades of Blue - A guide to doing denim-on-denim the right way
2010 Hair Color Ideas from a Hollywood Pro - Lorri Goddard-Clark reveals what the back of a box won’t tell you
Fendi Spring 2010 Collection - Embody the ethereal girl of the designer’s sublimely delicate collection
Victoria's Secret Topless Bikini - Would you wear it?
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Sticky Pink Fingers
Maybe I should be flattered that "scene queen" Audrey Kitching finds my content worthy of her blog. But I'm not. You see, two TDLC readers informed me that she's essentially copying my content and posting it on her blog as her own. No link back. No mention of TDLC. Nothing. Nada. Zip.
So Audrey, if you're reading this. It's cool if you want to re-post my content, but only if you link back to the source. [Refer to TheFrisky.com to see how this is done.] Otherwise, it totally sucks major pink ass. P.S. Perez Hilton called. He says he wants links back to the content you pulled from his site too.
xoxo,
Jill
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