Fashion Recap: Fashion Rocks 2008!

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Soooo, did Fashion Rocks rock your world? Personally, I was waiting for a performance on par with Mary J. and Usher, who KILLED it last year, but alas, it wasn't to be. I was entertained for the most part (Thank God for the fast forward button) and it was such fun gawking at all the fashion hits and misses...let's rezshujsh shall we?

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Lil Miss Good Girl Turned Bad opened the show, and although she looked as gorgeous as usual, the performance was kind of a snore. I mean, I've done better vogues drunk in a gay club on a Saturday night.

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Luckily, her origami inspired red carpet look didn't disappoint. I have questions about her hair but let's move on to greener pastures...

CHARLIZE! With every beat of my heart and bat of my falsies, I live and breathe for Ms. Theron. She is always sooo devastatingly chic and glamorous. Shall we count the ways? 1) Chunky statement necklace, 2) Opened-toed booties, 3) Skin-tight leggings, 4) Shiny all over. Check, check, check, and check.

Can we tawk about Beyonce as Etta? Did you love it or hate it? I have a feeling there are strong opinions on either side. I personally thought she looked absolutely fabulous in her perfectly vintage dress and amaaaazing emerald earrings.

Her 70's fish-scaled one-piece on the other hand? Ummm...I really loved the top of it, especially the plunging V and puffed-up shoulders. The bell bottoms were a bit much for me, definitely something only Beyonce could pull that off. In positive news, wasn't it refreshing how natural and toned down her makeup and hair were?

I've decided that Fergie looks like a Muppet. That's all.

LL came out looing all kinds of dapper in his smoking jacket. To complete the look, that mike should really be a cigar, or a Dutch, you know whatever your pleasure. Yep, he'd still get wiped down.

First question: Who da hell is Duffy? Second question: Why does she look 45? Is she 45?

Mary J. looked FAN-tastic during performance! She is good for some leggings and some thigh- highs, isn't she? The cream looked great on her, her hair is the right color, she just betta work.

Her red carpet look? Meh.

You know how Posh Becks is all about "That Extra Half an Inch?" Well for Mimi-la, it's all about that extra half a dress! It worked wonders! She actually looks like a grown up lady for once in life. Shout out to whoever snatched the scissors from her hand when she tried to turn this dress into booty shorts.

Now Tyra, you know I love you, but has Halloween come early for you? Please tone down the scary face, and hair for that matter. The dress is cool but if it was in black, she would totally be giving me Elvira.

PCD. I love them. And yes, I am ashamed. My therapist knows and we are working through it.

Solange the Hedgehog continued her reign of terror as "Celebrity Sister Most Likely to Inspire a 'Why Lord?'" on the red carpet.

However, in happier news, I thoroughly enjoyed her performance. Like she actually worked it. I was proud. And the dress worked for her cuz she's Solange and she's just wierd enough to pull it off. Did you see the shoes she was stomping around in? Fierce.



Worst Dressed: The honors go to your friend and mine, Lil Mama. Would she have it any other way? I can't with her. Seriously, Lil Mama take your top hat and bat wings and fly away home already.

Best Dressed: Leighton Meester from Gossip Girl! She was divine in this colorblocked grecian gown. She looks her age but so sophisticated at the same time. The colors coral and purple are definitely on trend and the hair and makeup are the perfect accent. Good for you, girl!

Until next time, honeybunches, stay fab!

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-Elle

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Love, hugs and psychodelic drugs, Elle

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Trendwatch: Party Frocks with Sneakers?

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This picture bears repeating. How hideously hood fab. I thought that D. Woods' foray into the world of frilly dresses and sneakers was a momentary lapse of judgment never to be seen or heard from again. Unfortch, it seems as though the worst is yet to come.

Posh sneakers are mayjah for '08, the more colorful, metallic and/or designer, the better. Then there's also this punk/glam/rock element that's shaping up to be huge for Fall (think Rihanna these days). This, my friends, has birthed a trend that is sweeping the nation: party frocks with sneakers!!!

Lil Mama was spotted over the weekend at the Kids Choice Awards in a Betsey Johnson dress and high tops.

Teyana Taylor performed at a MAC Cosmetics Launch in the same Heatherette dress D. Woods wore, but with different kicks (thankfully much less orthopedic looking).

Of course, these youngsters aren't known to be fashion frontrunners, but I'm still confused. This is something one would expect from, say, Avril Lavigne...

Yep, that looks about right.

Also, Lily Allen is known for pairing her dresses with sneaks...

Personally, I just can't get behind it. Although I'm quite sure this is a trend that many a fun, punky high schooler will be wearing to her prom this year, it offends my sensibilities on many, many different levels. First, when you're in sneakers you automatically tend to schlep...very unsexy. If you wear anything over a size 7, your feet resemble boats. Moreover, sneakers do absolutely nothing for your legs (heels make them look slimmer and more muscular) And despite the obvious comfort, I think any opportunity to gain a few inches in height should be relished!

Hmmm...maybe these are the solution?

LAMB Wedge Sneakers $235.00

LOLZ! I kid, I kid. I wouldn't be caught dead in these clown shoes. Seriously, I just got Ronald McDonald on the horn and he wants his shoes back.



I actually do have one pair of sneakers of the non-workout variety. They're these Baby Phat black and gold paisley high tops that I love (above). I still think they look like clown shoes/boats, but when I'm feeling totally glam rock, (which is once in a very orange moon) I wear them with opaque black leggings, a long black tunic, a cropped jean jacket, my long blinged out Hello Kitty chain and lots of eyeliner. That's about as hood fab as your girl gets. And I definitely can't see me pairing them with a dress.
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So the question remains, what do you think about pairing party frocks with kicks?





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2007 MTV VMAs: Fashion Recap

Lil Mama, don't let me see you in the street

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So...last night's MTV Video Music Awards were kind of a snore but the fashion hits and misses did not disappoint. Let's get to it, shall we?

It's All About the Color

Three colors ruled the red carpet: Hot Pink, Black and Gold

Both Rihanna and Megan Fox sparkled in the hottest of pinks. They looked young and fresh, perfect for the VMA's!

A. Keys and Rosario Dawson went back to black in form-fitting LBD's (lil black dresses). Rosario looked fab and although it was a tad severe, I was a fan of Alicia's look. She definitely pulled it off!

Nelly Furtado and Ashlee Simpson on the other hand, should have went back to bed. Nelly's hair looks overprocessed and as disheveled as her silk pantsuit. And Ashlee love, your look is speaking volumes and it is saying "anorexic cat." Can you try less eyeliner next time, for me?

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Miss Yonce and Eve were both living life like it was golden; Beyonce in a gorgeously draped goddess gown, slit up to there (that looked much better on television) and Eve in a sparkly number that was quite similar to what Beyonce wore to the 2003 VMAs. Eve's stylist should really do her homework.

Nicole Scherzingleberries of PCD got the memo and decided to try to outdo them all by wearing...wait for it...black AND gold. Someone should have told her to focus on wearing one hemline.

And how could I forget J.Hud? She was also rockin the black and gold. Cute dress but her wig is making me itch.

Best Dressed
Once again, Rihanna gets my coveted Best Dressed award! (Note to RiRi: Your biscuit is in the mail). She was simply gorgeous in her Jessica Rabbit-esque gown that fit her to within an inch of its life. The color popped and kept the look young, while her neutral makeup was the perfect accompaniment. Definitely the showstopper of the evening.

Worst Dressed (by far)

Yes, Lil Mama did show up in this coon-tastic mess of an outfit. And yes, I did just say coon-tastic. When asked what the hell she was thinking, she replied, "This is the birth of hip-pop and I'm the baby." I had to keep from reaching out and slapping her through my television. She should have just kept it real and said that she wanted to look like a sparkly Easter egg threw up on her. At least she would have had my respect.