Halloween!!!

It's Halloween and per usual, I don't have a costume yet. Last year I was Mary from There's Something About Mary -- it was awesome. And before that, I was a Doublemint twin -- again, awesome.

What should I do this year? Feel free to provide new ideas in the comments section. My brain is fried and not being very creative...

What should I do for Halloween?
	Go as a Greek Goddess. I'd go as Aphrodite, duh!!
	Don something cheesy and sleazy -- think "sexy nurse." Yawn.
	A flapper. Again, yawn.
	Betty and Veronica...but I need a brunette to join me.
	Screw it all and just go camping!
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Emmy Red Carpet, 2009....

My faves (and not so faves). So without further ado....

WINNERS:

Mariska Hargitay. Simple dress but she still looks smoking. Her hair is a bit sloppy, but perfection is hard to find.

Entourage cast: Hot. I am especially digging Perrey Reeves' look.

Holly Hunter: Y'all know I love things that sparkle. So obviously, I'm loving this dress. Fits her like a glove too.


John Krasinsk: Um, hello John. Yum. Where's your hotel room?

Heidi Klum: WTF? She's about to pop and still has a hotter body than me. This dress is AMAZING on her.


Debra Messing: Debra Messing looks smoking in this dress. I love the one-shoulder look, too.


Blake Lively: She's a terrible actress but I love her anyways. Plus, this is a great dress....sexy and fun.

LOSERS:


January Jones: January's fashion choice is quite, er, chilly.

Josh Segal: So I admit that I have a secret crush on Josh Segal (I like dorky guys!) but even I've gotta draw the line somewhere. This suit looks like something he got off the rack at Big & Tall. On sale -- or clearance.




Sarah Silverman: Great color....and that's about it. Ew.


Shar Jackson: Omigod, omigod, omigod. What the hell was she (or not) thinking???

Let's talk about height, baby

I am so excited to read The Tall Book. Why? Because tall people ROCK. (Not that I am biased, being 6'1" and all.) Need more proof that we're super cool? Read this TIME article. Here is an excerpt: "... tall people have a more pleasant disposition and are more easygoing. They don't have to make an extra effort to command attention. When they walk into a room, it tends to come naturally to them." Yeah, we're awesome.

So since I'm on a tall kick, here are some of the best sites for Amazon ladies like myself. Admittedly, most of them deal with online shopping since 1) I hate shopping in stores (malls = hell) and 2) it's impossible to find clothing in a normal store that fits long-legged ladies like myself.

- Barefoottess.com: Ok, not specifically for tall people per se, but since tall chicks usually have elephant sized feet, this site is essential. Cool and fashionable shoes up to size 15? Um, sign me up. (Side note -- my feet aren't that big. I wear an 11 or 12. Ok, fine, I wear a 12.) Make sure to sign up for the newsletter to get access to amazing sales. (I scored $300 Delman shoes for $150.)

- Zappos: Duh. Have you been living under a rock? Like Barefoottess.com, lots of shoes, lots of sizes.

- Bananarepublic.com: Y'all know the mall store, but did you know that the online store sells most of their clothes in tall sizes? And here is what truly makes BR rock: I got a few pairs of nice dress pants for the wallet friendly price of $80 bucks a pair. (Quite the steal compared to the $150 I used to drop at J. Crew, who also sell tall, albeit, expensive duds.) Plus, as I said above, I hate shopping in malls, so this saves me a trip. Yay! (BONUS: Check out sister site Gap.com. Their jeans come in extra long. Sweet!)

- SeatGuru.com: Not only am I very tall, but I am also all legs. My inseam is 36" -- the same as my 6'7" brother Robby. (I know, woe is me right?) So traveling by plane is pretty painful, if not impossible, because my legs barely fit into the tiny seats. SeatGuru rocks 'cause it has all the details about what seats are most comfy, have the most leg room, etc. Essential before any trip.

- Last minute addition: BCBG. No idea why, but their stuff fits me -- and most tall people -- perfectly. Only issue is that the skirts are a tad bit short, but I just don't bend over.

- Tallpersonals.com: I'm kidding.

By the way, want to check out the weirdest web site ever? Click here. A friend forwarded me this a while back, and I just stumbled upon it again. The dude has the weirdest tall fetish EVER. So strange.

Sweating up some moola on some new workout clothes

So earlier this week I went for a run around Memorial -- first time in about two weeks. It was an oven outside. I was dying. And I had no motivation. Why? Because 1) it was an oven outside (did I say that already?) and 2) I looked like crap.

See, some of y'all know that I usually workout looking like this:



Yeah, sorta scary. (LOVE the rolled up pants, right?) You see, it's hard to get motivated to work out (or be seen in public) when you're working up a sweat in old college tee shirts and shorts that you think once belonged to your brothers (but in all honesty, you really have no idea how they ended up in your dresser). So, since spending moola on new clothes always makes me motivated to go out, I started wondering if new workout stuff would make me more motivated to exercise. In all honesty, this may just be an excuse for me to blow some dough, but I'm gonna test out my new theory: new workout clothes = more motivation = better work out. So in honor of the fashion side of my lovely blog, I'm going to write about my pursuit for workout clothes that actually fit. (And don't have holes!)

From the Gap's new workout line, Athleta:


Cute tanktop. I love racerbacks, too!

Short shorts -- but not too tight. I like the side detailing.


Fun biking jersey! I'm not into the jerseys that are crazy bright, so this one is a good compromise.


And from another cool company, Marika.


These shorts look SOOO comfy. I don't know if I would ever take them off.



Love this tank -- I'd even wear it out!


And from another brand - Lucy Activewear.


Admittedly, these are a bit, er, inappropriate, but I still think they are cute! You have to have amazing legs to pull these suckers off. (And side note -- I would never wear these. Ever.)

So, what do you think....should I expand my workout wardrobe with some of the options above?

Paris, je t'aime

As most of you know, I spent my junior year abroad in Paris. It was THE bomb. Being a 20 year old American girl in Paris is freaking amazing. I won't get into details, 'cause it would take you about 3 hours to read this post, but suffice it to say: IT.WAS.THE.BEST.YEAR.EVER. (Btw, the photo above was taken with my host bro back in 2002. I "made" Thanksgiving dinner for my French fam - or, to be completely honest, dropped 100 euros on a pre-made dinner, courtesy of a little American restaurant in Paris.)

So given my adoration of Paris and all things French (with the exception of the rank scent of the Paris Metro. It really is that bad.), I must comment on my fave collections from Paris Fashion Week. All you non-fashion lovers, go check out Sports Illustrated. Otherwise, onward!

Some of my faves: (DISCLAIMER: Paris Fashion week kicked ass. I loved lots of collections, but the ones below stood out as both interesting AND (sorta) wearable.)


















Balmain. The rocker chick look will always win in my book, even if it is a bit boring. I think it all stems from my secret desire to cover my arms with tattoos and rock it out Courtney Love style. (And as a side note, what better inspiration to hit the gym than to fit your bod into this dress? Sexy doesn't even describe it.)

Balenciaga: Flirty, fun and feminine. Not words usually associated with this label, but it works this time around. And there was still enough of an edge to make a heart flutter, even just a little.

Hermes: Ah, I love Hermes, even if one of their famous scarves will set me back half a paycheck. (And if I wanted to splurge on a handbag...well, there goes my 401K.) This collection does not disappoint. Leather, luxury and Amelia Earhart go well together.

Lanvin: Lanvin, if you were a man, I'd jump you. You're so Parisian, which I love -- sleek, modern, and consistently sophisticated. If my bank account were bigger (er, a LOT bigger) we'd make one sweet couple.

Oscar Fashion 2009 -- mostly losses....

Let's get started! Jen's 2009 Oscar Fashion analysis, in no particular order....


















Anne Hathaway: Very cool dress, but not sure the strapless look is the most flattering on her.


















Marion Cotillard: She only gets away with this 'cause she's French and I love the French. Otherwise, ick.


















Angelina: Smoking hot, except for the earrings, which look a bit like they came from Claire's. Jolie also gets extra points since she's not in her usual potato sack.


















Amy Adams: She never fails to disappoint, 'cause she always look awful. This dress is so not flattering, and I have no clue what's up with the weird geometric print over her boobs.


















Meryl Streep: Ugly dress. Ugly color. Why oh why must you always look so plain?


















Jennifer Grey: Smoking hot. Too bad no one knows who you are.


















Natalie Portman: Nice color -- if you're a Barbie doll.




































SJP & Penelope Cruz: Double Yikes. It's the attack of the mutant wedding gowns!


















Amanda Seyfried: She's looks like a cast member of 16 Candles. This is the worst bday present ever.


















Marisa Tomei: Hot, Hot, Hot. Love this dress!


















Jessica Biel: Interesting but the overall look (especially with her bedhead hair-do) looks overly sloppy. And what's with the black purse?

I could go on and on and on....but I'll stop here. And I promise I'll leave all this fashion talk behind soon.

Photos: Oscar.com

NY Fall Fashion 2009

On a more upbeat note!

My fave collections from NY Fashion Week. (Keep in mind that I am not an official fashion guru. My fashion stints have included two years selling jeans at the Gap and one summer filing magazines, I mean interning, at Calvin Klein. But a gal with good taste is still worth listening to, right?)

PS - I know Fashion Week ain't over yet...so these are just my faves thus far. Ralph Lauren, Zac Posen, and Calvin Klein still to come.

First up: Michael Kors

Model: Magdalena Frackowiak

Photo: Style.com

I usually find his stuff dull, boring, and old, but this collection was awesome. Maybe it's 'cause I am unemployed and lately my brain has been hardwired to love suits and all things black and dreary.....it must be all those interviews and unemployment forms. But I love his stuff this time around. Best of all: no ugly long dresses. I hate long dresses.

Next: Alexander Wang

Model: Edita Vilkeviciute

Photo: Style.com

His collection got blasted by some, but I loved it -- mainly because I wish I could wear it. (And I would, if I made more money and could pull off a rocker-chick look ...'cause I definitely can't.) Anyway, the collection was sexy and sleek -- just the right amount of skin and boob. Some pieces were a bit dull (long-sleeved sparkly dress and cut-up leggings? yawn...) but I would seriously DIE for the dress above.

Last (but not least): Proenza Schouler

Model: Danielle Zinaich

Photo: Style.com

This collection was almost too hip -- I doubt this stuff will sell well in TX. But I loved the fab blazers, cool tweeds, and slightly-oversized fit. I was also sort of into the Star Trek and armor dresses, and the cool, slightly off the shoulder necklines were awesome. Not so into the last few mesh dresses (see pic above)....but you can't deny that they are pretty interesting. All in all -- it was almost too cool for me, but I still lurved it.

There are a lot more collections that I loved (DVF for one, but my love for her is fading since she let Whitney Port into her building) but I'm going to cease my ramblings here. What were your fave collections? (Btw, you can check out all the collections here.)

Grammy Fashion

Grammy Awards 2009 = The Attack of the Blind Stylists.

Where do I even begin?

First up, Carrie Underwood: She looks like an Oompa Loompa's girlfriend. Sweetie, lay off the fake bake lotion now.


















Paula Abdul. Eek. May be the most hideous gown of the night. It is basically the fashion equivalent to William Hung's audition song...yet somehow worse.


















Jennifer Hudson: A dress that looks like it's made from toilet paper AND duct tape. So cool.


















Jordin Sparks: Unless you're preggers or live in Micronesia, you should never -- I repeat, NEVER -- where a muumuu in public.


















Taylor Swift: Her dress looks like a cheap Jessica McClintock prom dress. Ick. Polyester is so yucky.


















Paris Hilton: Technocolored slip = boring, slutty outfit. Yawn.


















Coldplay: Upon realizing what an ass her dad was to name her after a fruit, Apple Martin decided it was payback time. Thus, she dressed her father and his band mates for the Grammy Awards. Looking pretty good, Mr. Martin. Kind of like a box of homeless mismatched crayons.

Sex, Jeans and Videotape

When I was in college, I landed a coveted internship at Calvin Klein. It was a great experience, largely because it helped me realize that 1) filing magazines for 10 hours a day isn't exactly fulfilling and 2) advertising for fashion isn't nearly as much fun as buying it. Thus, my brief three month career on 7th avenue came to a close. Even so, Calvin Klein holds a sweet spot in my heart, so I've gotta mention the company's new (and VERY sexy) ad campaign.

Some of you may have seen my Tweet about the ads last week, but if you missed it, you can check out some images here and the commercial here. WARNING: This ain't your typical Gap ad. The commercial comes thisclose to, er, sealing the deal, if you know what I mean. Think 1 a.m. porn. I wouldn't watch it at work.

Needless to say, the commercials won't be appearing on network TV anytime soon. And although there are plans to create a "PG" version for us prude American audiences, there may not be any need to. Sometimes the ads that don't make it to television are the ones that get the most publicity. Think the recent PETA spots, which were too racy for the Super Bowl. Racy? How about totally disturbing! Anyway, they have gotten a ton of press lately, and PETA has even created a mini-site to celebrate their"Veggie Love" ads. Ick. Watch them if you must, just don't plan on eating salad later...

What do you think of Calvin Klein's new ads? Racy or raunchy? And at what point does sex stop selling...and just get gross?

SAG Award fashions

Well, it's official -- with the exception of a few standouts, the SAG Awards Red Carpet was pretty drab this year.

I'm only going to post a few of my faves. Feel free to dish on which dresses looked hot....and which looked like sh*t. (Eva, cough, cough, Longoria.)


















Not in love with the color, but somehow Marisa Tomei pulled it off. I also like the large flower detail on her opposite shoulder -- sort of adds a cool Boho twist.


















Usually I don't like coral, but I think it's really refreshing on Miss Linney. I also like the one-shoulder look she's pulling off. It's just the right amount of sexiness.


















Kate is HOT. The color is incredible and the shape is perfect on a curvy gal like Ms. Winslet. I'm not crazy about the weird shiny portion at the bottom of the dress, but I still think she looks amazing.

















Love, love, love Hathaway, and love this dress on her. I usually hate pale dresses on, well, pale people, but she looks stunning in this Grecian-inspired gown. My only complaint is her hair, which looks a bit too casual (and frizzy).


















First, if you have not seen Slumdog Millionaire, go. Now. But back to fashion....I love this dress on Millionaire star Freida Pinto. The color is fab, the shape is flattering and the overall look -- PERFECT. Also doesn't hurt that she is drop dead gorgeous.


















Holy cow!!! Christina Hendricks looks like every man's dream in this amazing red gown. She is so smoking that I'd even be tempted to make out with her....


















And just for kicks -- the worst gown of the evening! Did Eva let Gabrielle's blind hubby dress her??? Longoria is usually a fashion queen on the red carpet, but this dress looks like the deformed offspring of a prom dress and ballet tutu. Her stylist needs to be sent back to Mars ASAP.