tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44277056988837635192024-02-20T20:41:38.716-05:00taffetadarlingsFashion, art, music, design, pop culture...Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06926222718529626128noreply@blogger.comBlogger344125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4427705698883763519.post-6956390255917489362014-02-18T22:42:00.001-05:002014-02-18T22:50:46.421-05:00DEVOlution<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">In June, <a href="http://www.clubdevo.com/" target="_blank">DEVO's</a> drummer, Alan Myers, who played with the band from 1976 - 1986 (perhaps their most progressive decade), passed away from brain cancer at 58 years old. I was distraught. I wrote a <a href="http://taffetadarlings.blogspot.com/2013/06/are-we-not-men-we-are-devo.html" target="_blank">blog post </a>about him. In recent months, I haven't been writing as often as I used to, but I have not abandoned my blog, I've just taken a short hiatus. Until now...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I felt compelled to find some time to write today when I heard the news regarding another member of the band DEVO. Bob Casale died of heart failure on Monday at the young age of 61. In the early seventies, Bob and his brother, Gerald, along with band mate Alan Myers and brothers, Mark and Bob Mothersbaugh formed a band that had a sound and style like no other. DEVO has continued to progress and stay relevant over four decades. Impressive. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-align: justify;">According to co-founder Gerald Casale, t</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 24px; text-align: justify;">he name "Devo" comes from the concept of '</span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">de-evolution</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 24px; text-align: justify;">' - the idea that mankind has actually begun to regress rather than to evolve. For a longtime DEVO devotee (my pal </span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 24px;"><a href="http://wendybrandes.com/blog/" target="_blank">WendyB</a> and I even wore</span></span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 24px;"> <a href="http://taffetadarlings.blogspot.com/2013/11/devo-wears-prada.html" target="_blank">costumes for Halloween</a></span></span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 24px;">), the tragic losses of the DEVO members definitely feels like regression -- in a sense. And even though DEVO is not what it once was, the band is not "Through Being Cool."</span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 24px; text-align: justify;"> R.I.P. Bob.</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 24px; text-align: justify;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I love Halloween. I'm not sure if it's the designer in me that enjoys coming up with an idea and costume, or if it's the opportunity to be something/somebody else for one night. This year, my pal and neighbor, <a href="http://wendybrandes.com/blog/" target="_blank">Wendy Brandes</a> suggested that we go as DEVO band members. Since I'm a huge fan of the group (read about them <a href="http://taffetadarlings.blogspot.com/2013/06/are-we-not-men-we-are-devo.html" target="_blank">HERE</a> in one of my previous posts), I was all for it. We ordered our energy domes and were good to go!</span></div>
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<span style="color: red; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">*to order Wendy Brandes' "DEVO" letter rings check out her <a href="http://www.wendybrandes.com/" target="_blank">website</a>!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Thankfully, we are secure ladies because it takes a confident woman to don black Bermudas and black grandpa socks. It's not a good a look. But, we both believe -- if you are going to do something, do it the right way and do it all the way!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">And so we did. Energy domes, sleeveless turtles, Bermudas, safety glasses, black shoes and yes, even the grandpa socks. And red lipstick. Okay, we had to put our own spin on it!! Most girls use Halloween as an excuse to wear something skimpy and hooker-ish, but not Wendy and me. No sir! Here is an actual tweet that Wendy posted while we were getting ready...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This was actually <a href="http://wendybrandes.com/blog/2013/11/what-wendy-wore-halloween-eve-disco-costume/" target="_blank">Halloween #2</a> for us since we attended a friend's disco party the night before, so we did, in fact, have our sexy night of costumes. But, now we were ready to cut loose and act like complete dorks. Yes, I just used the word dork. I believe it's making a comeback.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We decided to go dancing at a cheesy (in a good way!) retro club in midtown called, <a href="http://www.cultureclub.com/" target="_blank">Culture Club</a>. Our costumes were perfect for the eighties club, so we walked in like we owned the place. Okay, the twenty-something working at the ticket window asked what we were supposed to be and I almost passed out, but we didn't let that ruin our night.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Thank goodness the DJ had a clue. When I walked up to him and said, "Do I even have to ask?" he smiled, patted my energy dome and popped on 'Whip It' right away. And so we did. We whipped it real good. We whipped it into shape. We dominated the dance floor, acted like fools and loved every minute of it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">On Tuesday, October 22, The <a href="http://fgi.org/" target="_blank">Fashion Group International </a>hosted its annual Night of Stars Gala at Cipriani Wall Street's gorgeous venue. <a href="http://fgi.org/index.php?news=645" target="_blank">FGI </a>is a non-profit, professional organization whose mission it is to not only be the pre-eminent authority on the business of fashion and design, but also to help its members become more effective in their careers. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So, when my "sistah from another mistah," <a href="http://wendybrandes.com/blog/" target="_blank">Wendy Brandes</a> suggested that she get us tickets for the Gala, I was more than happy to accompany her. Wendy happens to be a </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Fashion Group Int'l. </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Rising Star Winner in the fine jewelry category (2012). If you're not familiar with her, you need to be. She's got the best bling this side of Texas! Actually, </span><a href="http://wendybrandes.com/" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;" target="_blank">her work</a><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> trumps every famous jeweler I can think of -- this side of Texas and the other.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Plaid and I have not always had the best relationship. In fact, we started off on the wrong foot back when I was in grade school, but shortly thereafter, I came to appreciate it's beauty. I think the main problem all those years ago was that my plaids had also been my sister's plaids at one point. Like most families, we passed down clothes that were in good condition to the younger siblings when the older outgrew them. In our case, the younger sibling was (and still is!) me. However, my sister and I did dress my little brother in a pilgrim outfit that had belonged to me for Halloween one year! But, that was an exception. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I remember a particular pair of red plaid pants that my sister wore; I was really bothered by the flared silhouette. I don't know any other four year old who thinks this way, but I've always been<strike> odd </strike>unique. So, when the famous plaid pantalones were passed down to me a few years later, I resented them. I tried everything to get out of wearing them. I puffed out my gut to pretend they were too tight, pulled them up to my armpits to try to make them into high waters -- but my mom wasn't buying what I was selling, and these pants ended up in my life for way too long.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It took me quite a while to warm up to plaid, but thanks to my interest in punk music as a teen, I not only warmed up, I fell in love. Plaid suddenly looked cool, edgy and dare I say... sexy! In fact, I've been wanting to recreate and modernize (of course!) a pair of those old red tartans for a long time! And now, all of a sudden, plaid is all the rage in fashion -- largely due to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dries_van_Noten" target="_blank">Dries Van Noten</a>'s influence in the industry. The King of Print and Pattern showed a </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/S2013RTW-DVNOTEN" target="_blank">grunge-inspired </a></span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/S2013RTW-DVNOTEN" target="_blank">collection</a> for </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Spring 2013, and plaid never looked so fresh. Shortly thereafter, The </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">MET embraced a <a href="http://www.metmuseum.org/about-the-museum/press-room/exhibitions/2012/punk-chaos-to-couture" target="_blank">punk theme</a> for its annual gala in May, and plaid spread like wildfire. Even Spaceball One has "gone to plaid." See for yourself... </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As a designer and an individual, I never follow trend. I always allow my personal style and taste level dictate what I design and wear. I strive to create flattering, innovative, high quality items and if they happen to be "on trend" well, that's just fine. This is exactly the case with my Fall 2013 Edwardian/Goth-inspired collection. I was lucky enough to work with the famous <a href="http://www.harristweed.org/" target="_blank">Harris Tweed</a> mill whose incomparable fabrics come in so many beautiful patterns. When I saw a swatch of their purple/navy/green plaid, I had to have it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I've been getting such a great reaction to my tartan and leather trimmed suit that I decided to make a corset in the same pattern. The new piece will debut on the runway next week at the <a href="http://www.gcfas.com/" target="_blank">Chicago Gold Coast Fashion Award Show</a> where I will be presenting my Fall 2013 collection along with seven other up-and-coming designers. Stay tuned...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Sadly, it's been at least a decade since the awesome punk club, <a href="http://www.choppingblock.com/portfolio/undead_links/nymf_chopsite/clubs/nyc/coney_island_high/coney_island_high.html" target="_blank">Coney Island High</a> on St. Mark's Place, shut down so I have to get my Coney Island fix at... well... Coney Island! Though you won't see The Misfits, Fleshtones, Beasties, The Donnas or even the Ramone boys -- you will see The Wonder Wheel, Cyclone, Nathan's Hot Dogs and Zoltar! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It's been <a href="http://taffetadarlings.blogspot.com/2010/06/coney-culture.html" target="_blank">far too long</a> since my bestie/partner in crime, <a href="http://wendybrandes.com/blog/2013/08/what-wendy-wore-coney-island-adventure/" target="_blank">Wendy Brandes </a>and I visited the famous Brooklyn amusement park, so we made a promise to get there at least once this summer. And, I'm happy to report this past Tuesday, we kept our promise! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The journey started well before we actually arrived at the park -- it's at least an hour subway ride from our Manhattan hood and, like our last trip, it was eventful! This time, our train ride included a slightly crazy woman who asked us at least one hundred times, "Is this Ocean Parkway?" We answered every time with the appropriate number of stops left until she reached her destination, so we were a little taken aback when we finally reached Ocean Parkway and she mumbled, "God bless you... dumb bitches" as she debarked. No good deed goes unpunished.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Anyway, it was a picture perfect day and we were glad to spend some quality time on the beach before hitting the rides. Okay, I didn't go on any rides. But, I did support Wendy while she braved the giant Wonder Wheel -- in one of the <b>swinging</b> cars, nonetheless. No stationary cars for Badass Wendy! I have less than a stomach of steel and, therefore, cannot handle anything that spins quicker than the merry-go-round. I made a valiant effort last time on the Tilt-A-Whirl and I thought they needed to rename it the "Whirl and Hurl." I would also vote for the "Vomit Comet" instead of the Cyclone. But, I digress...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The history, the beach and the company were the most important components of the visit to me. Oh, and the outfits! My stylish <a href="http://taffetadarlings.blogspot.com/2010/05/mom.html" target="_blank">mom</a>, <a href="http://taffetadarlings.blogspot.com/2013/05/for-suzette.html" target="_blank">Suzette</a>, had recently sent me a few vintage pics of some NYC landmarks including, Coney Island. So, I was in the mood to create a circa 1900 vibe with my ensemble. I think I did pretty well!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Wendy wore an edgy outfit and looked adorable and ready to conquer both the beach AND the Wonder Wheel -- that's saying a lot! Oh, and we both got "inked" (a.k.a. airbrushed) by the same guy, Roy, who inked us three years ago! I opted for two bunnies (in honor of my baby, "<a href="http://taffetadarlings.blogspot.com/2011/04/just-say-no-to-bunnies-and-chicks.html" target="_blank">Miles Rabbit</a>," who I miss dearly) and Wendy got a dragon (she is the girl with the dragon tattoo).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">At the end of a fun-filled day, we decided that we would try to make one more trip out to Coney Island for our 'high' this summer, so stay tuned...</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #eeeeee; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">They call themselves the "<a href="http://www.harristweed.org/about-us/guardians-of-the-orb.php" target="_blank">Guardians of The Orb</a>." E<span style="line-height: 22px;">stablished in 1993 through an act of Parliament, </span>The Harris Tweed Authority is an <span style="line-height: 22px;">organization responsible for promoting and maintaining the authenticity, standard and reputation of the world famous <a href="http://www.harristweed.org/harris-tweed/the-cloth.php" target="_blank">Harris Tweed cloth </a>which can only be defined as: </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #eeeeee; color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 24px; text-indent: 10px; word-spacing: 1px;">In the early 1900's <a href="http://www.harristweed.org/" target="_blank">Harris Tweed </a>was highly sought after among the upper class of the Outer Hebrides and, <a href="http://www.harristweed.org/about-us/index.php" target="_blank">over the decades</a>, it has been embraced by the world. To say that this <a href="http://www.harristweed.org/harris-tweed/the-process.php" target="_blank">fabric is special</a> would be an understatement -- it is exceptional. In today's world of mass manufacturing, it is extremely rare and most definitely refreshing to encounter such integrity, attention to quality and unwavering standards. I consider my garments held to the same standards, so Harris Tweed seemed like the perfect fit and I felt quite fortunate to be able to work with this world famous cloth.</span></div>
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<span id="hotword" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span id="hotword" name="hotword">a</span> <span id="hotword" name="hotword" style="cursor: default;">person</span> <span id="hotword" name="hotword" style="cursor: default;">or</span> <span id="hotword" name="hotword" style="cursor: default;">thing</span> <span id="hotword" name="hotword">that</span> <span id="hotword" name="hotword">creeps.</span></span></div>
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<span id="hotword"><span id="hotword" name="hotword" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">So, that's what Dictionary.com has to say. But, they are forgetting about something... SHOES! The "<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brothel_creeper" target="_blank">brothel creeper</a>," as they are technically known, has been around since the early 1950's and showed up again in the mid/late seventies on some of the coolest musicians of our time (i.e. Clash, Pistols...). I <a href="http://taffetadarlings.blogspot.com/2010/04/creepy-cool.html" target="_blank">wrote about Creepers</a> a<span id="goog_1601511329"></span> few years ago and it seems as though, suddenly, they are everywhere nowadays. I kind of like seeing them on teens who have no idea of their heritage, but I worry that it's just a matter of time before the "trickle down effect" happens and we start to see them in Target or WalMart. God forbid!!</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I will never forget the first time I saw DEVO. It was much like the first time I saw <a href="http://www.thecramps.com/" target="_blank">The Cramps</a>' Lux Interior "Tear This Damn Place Up" in 1981 on <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urgh!_A_Music_War" target="_blank"><i>Urgh! A Music War</i>!</a> With jaws agape, my sister and I were speechless, intrigued, shocked and energized all at the same time. They just don't make bands like these anymore!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Maybe DEVO wasn't quite as raunchy, but cracking a whip to eliminate articles of clothing from a woman, piece by piece, was seriously pushing the envelope back in 1980. Who were these strange guys in black Bermudas and sleeveless turtlenecks with red flower pots -- as I used to refer to them before I found out that "energy dome" was the proper term -- on their heads? Were they not men? Not exactly. They were (and still are) DEVO. And they were (and still are) COOL. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Sadly, drummer Alan Myers died </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">from brain cancer </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">on June 24th at the young age of 58. Alan joined the band in 1976 and eventually left in 1986 due to the increased use of electronic drums. Like a true artist, Myers was not fulfilled creatively so he had to seek it out elsewhere. Apparently, bandmate Gerald Casale pleaded with Myers, who he </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">referred to as the 'human metronome' </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">not to leave, but to no avail. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Myers' time with DEVO was the most creative portion of the band's career -- in my opinion! He was a huge part of what made that DEVO sound so distinctive and innovative. He contributed to many memorable tunes like: Uncontrollable Urge, Gut Feeling, Freedom of Choice, Gates of Steel, Beautiful World and, of course, Whip It!</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06926222718529626128noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4427705698883763519.post-47321069084370495492013-06-17T12:37:00.001-04:002013-06-17T12:39:51.954-04:00Happy Father's Day!<div style="text-align: center;">
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06926222718529626128noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4427705698883763519.post-23050514509575484592013-05-12T15:11:00.000-04:002013-05-12T15:11:20.425-04:00For Suzette...<div style="text-align: justify;">
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06926222718529626128noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4427705698883763519.post-24021008720969253442013-04-16T23:35:00.000-04:002013-04-16T23:41:38.681-04:00Evolution<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">In preparation for my taxes this week, I was sifting through several manila envelopes filled receipts when I found a sketch that I had doodled on an airport napkin. I remember sitting in the claustrophobic seat on a crowded plane, scribbling this sketch through turbulents. I was in the process of designing my Fall 2012, <a href="http://taffetadarlings.blogspot.com/2012/02/modern-world-video.html" target="_blank">Modern World Collection</a> and I had a vision that I desperately wanted to capture before I forgot, so the airport napkin had to suffice. One of the many things I learned from Jerry Seinfeld is to keep a pad at all times to jot down ideas so you don't forget. Jerry knows best!</span> <br />
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<span style="color: red; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">my bunny Miles (Netherland Dwarf)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">It's
that time of year again... baskets, bonnets, pretty dresses and
pastels. Cadbury, Peeps, egg hunts and the smell of fresh cut grass.
Spring is in the air. And, of course, Easter time means bunnies and
chicks. I thought it would be fitting to repost my Easter piece from
last year because I still have the same message...</span></div>
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<span style="color: red; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><u>Original post from 4.4.2010</u></span></div>
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<span style="color: red; font-family: Verdana; font-size: xx-small;">little "Miss Miles" (I thought she was a boy when I first got her and never bothered to change her name!)</span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Since
it is Easter and I am a bunny person, I wanted to remember my dear
little pet "Miles" who passed away nearly three years ago at the ripe
old age of nine. What is that in bunny years anyway? I ADORED my little
pipsqueak more than anything and spoiled her rotten. I miss her everyday
:-(</span> <br />
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<span style="color: red; font-family: Verdana; font-size: xx-small;">she was trained so well - she could jump for her treats!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Many people feel that </span><a href="http://www.rabbit.org/easter/index.html"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Easter is an appropriate time to purchase little fluffy chicks or baby bunnies</span></a><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">
for their little ones, but they don't take the time to research and
understand that these animals require just as much love, attention and
care as a dog or cat. A lot of times, children are excited and
fascinated with their new pets for a few days and quickly become bored
and ignore the animals, or even worse, neglect them.</span> <br />
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<span style="color: red; font-family: Verdana; font-size: xx-small;">Miles lounging in one of her beds</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">As if animal cruelty
isn't rampant enough, every year around this time an overwhelming number
Easter "bunnies" are abandoned or harmed. If you know anybody who is
considering buying a rabbit as a gift, please let them know about this
and maybe they will reconsider. They should really look into rescuing a
poor little fluff ball that needs a home as opposed to purchasing a
brand new, shiny one.</span> <br />
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<span style="color: red; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">I didn't get her as a gift... I just did really annoying things to her which she tolerated (against her will!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Sorry to get all "preachy," this is just something near and dear to my heart.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">UPDATE: <a href="http://wendybrandes.com/blog/">WendyB</a> kindly sent me this <a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303395904575158581521399358.html">article</a> from the Wall St. Journal. Thanks Wendy!!</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06926222718529626128noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4427705698883763519.post-92191133683346742892013-03-07T20:11:00.002-05:002013-03-07T20:11:33.024-05:00Great Minds Think Alike<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">As a designer, I like to be unique. I always hated to be copied, even as a young girl. So, most of the time I don't like to see other designers or other people doing similar things to me. "Be an individual," I scream in my head! But, there are those rare instances when an idea or design occurs simultaneously for two people, and that is a different story entirely. In that case, I enjoy a type of camaraderie and I feel a certain sense of validity, as if to say, "See, I am right. I knew I had a good idea!" </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">When I saw this piece from Rick Owens on the runway the same season as my "Mod Collection" (Fall 2012), I experienced that feeling. The two looks are very different, yet they're kind of the same. I love that about design -- two people can have a similar vision, yet the way it's translated is completely different. But, that's exactly what design is, at least in terms of fashion. Everything has been done already. Nothing is really being invented anymore, so it's all about the individuals' point of view and interpretation of an idea.</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06926222718529626128noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4427705698883763519.post-48045994455588325662013-03-04T21:28:00.000-05:002013-03-04T21:31:44.759-05:00Butt Cleavage Anyone?<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">While doing a little research for the students in my class, I came across this incredible photo of a Mugler dress. It got me thinking about the ridiculous new dress code CBS tried to enforce at this years' Grammy Awards. Let's see that again (and <a href="http://taffetadarlings.blogspot.com/2013/02/a-burka-for-grammy-awards.html" target="_blank">click here</a> if you want to read my Oscar post)...</span></div>
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be sure that buttocks and female breasts are adequately covered. Thong
type costumes are problematic. Please avoid exposing bare fleshy under
curves of the buttocks and buttock crack. Bare sides or under
curvature of the breasts is also problematic. Please avoid sheer
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">So, obviously this dress would be banned. However, I think it would be great for a black tie event, don't you?</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06926222718529626128noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4427705698883763519.post-60211663064837493672013-02-14T13:00:00.001-05:002013-02-14T13:12:22.108-05:00Happy Valentine's Day!<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hope it's a good one my taffetadarlings! And remember, don't pull an "<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2013/02/14/world/africa/south-africa-blade-runner-shooting/index.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Oscar Pistorius</span></a>" today no matter how much your mate drives you insane!</span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I don't know if the new Grammy "dress code" offends me more as a designer or as a woman. It also worries me that we are taking censorship too far in this country. France is REALLY going to think we're uptight now! For those of you who have not heard yet, skin is taboo. After the insane memo enforcing the "very covered up" new dress code for the Grammys circulated, I was hoping the artists would all band together and wear burkas to the show. I mean, Lady Gaga's done it multiple times...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Here is exactly what the memo said (source, <a href="http://fashion.telegraph.co.uk/columns/belinda-white/TMG9854832/Buttocks-breasts-and-genital-exposure-banned-from-the-Grammy-Awards.html" target="_blank">Daily Beast</a>):</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Seriously, there are much more important things to be concerned about in this country other than a bit of "side boob." And there are lots of places to see side boob, full boob and full monty! Has CBS ever heard of Playboy magazine, R-rated films or strip clubs? If parents don't want their children to see a little cleavage, then don't let them watch the Grammys. Or R-rated films. Freedom of expression works both ways -- anybody can express their dislike by changing a channel and choosing not to watch. It's not mandatory. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I could go on and on about this topic, but instead I will just leave you with this funny (and flattering!!) tweet from my friend Scott...</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><a class="account-group js-account-group js-action-profile js-user-profile-link js-nav" data-user-id="15893375" href="https://twitter.com/wsblissjr"><b class="fullname js-action-profile-name show-popup-with-id">Scott Bliss</b> <span class="username js-action-profile-name"><s>@</s><b>wsblissjr</b></span> </a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Famed designer <a class="twitter-atreply pretty-link" dir="ltr" href="https://twitter.com/stacylomman"><s>@</s><b>stacylomman</b></a> says the grammy's dress code is "disgusting". "what the hell is happening to this country?" <a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link js-nav" data-query-source="hashtag_click" dir="ltr" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23wewantsideboob&src=hash"><s>#</s><b>wewantsideboob</b></a> ;)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I'm a couple of days behind with this post, but I like to think of it as just being fashionably late! A few weeks ago we saw a host of actresses taking "the plunge," so to speak, wearing cleavage revealing dresses. On Sunday, at the 2013 Golden Globes, strapless was the neckline of choice, but many of Hollywood's elite stuck with a deep V. The plunging V is like the chocolate soufflé of tops -- it can be magnificent (and sooo sexy) or it can be somewhat of a disaster. It's a delicate balance.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I'm a fan of the lovely Julianne Moore and she steps outside of the typical fashion box, which I like, but she just fell a little flat this time. Yes, pun intended. She may have won the award for best actress, but the "SAG" meant something else to me. I just wish the bodice of the dress actually fit her. Where was the highly skilled and highly sought after </span><a href="http://ghosttailor.com/"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Ghost Tailor</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">, Jean when you needed her? She could have saved the day! Perhaps she was busy altering dresses for other starlets or for my bestie/neighbor/</span><a href="http://wendybrandes.com/blog/"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">blogger</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">/</span><a href="http://wendybrandes.com/blog/2012/01/im-a-fashion-group-international-rising-star-award-winner/"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">award-winning</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> </span><a href="http://www.wendybrandes.com/"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">jewelry designer</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">, </span><a href="http://wendybrandes.com/blog/2009/04/ive-seen-ghost-tailor/"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Wendy Brandes</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Okay, maybe the dress is fairly different, but they're both pretty much a drapey blob of solid color. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">One of the skintastic trends to grace the red carpet last night was the plunging neckline. I heard so much chatter about this on Twitter during the show, I was surprised by the amount of people who found it to be distasteful. Well, I wholeheartedly disagree, thank you very little! I've been designing pieces like that since I was a teenager. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">We also saw a lot of skin through sheer fabrics including lace, a la Jennifer Lopez. I'll be the first to say that I'm not a fan of hers, but the dress looked great. And, like the plunging necklines, JLo's dress was the recipient of a swarm of nasty tweets. I'm beginning to think that people don't like to see other people looking good. Ah, women can be so catty. I, for one, feel just the opposite and it's a good thing too because I can't afford to be that way in my business -- I wouldn't sell any dresses!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">To wrap it up, I'll list some of my best and worst dressed for your entertainment...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">They stole the show, the fashion was a supporting role at best. And former SNL castmates, Will Ferrell and Kristin Wiig should have been allowed to present every award. Who cares if Tommy Lee Jones got upset!</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06926222718529626128noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4427705698883763519.post-36554288720190408192013-01-13T02:32:00.000-05:002013-01-13T03:06:43.509-05:00Nostalgic For Versace<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">While doing some post-holiday organizing the other day, I came across a box of old photos. Maybe it's just me, but I can't help but stop whatever I'm doing to sift through memories of days gone by. This particular box was a hodgepodge containing anything from my senior picture in high school, a shot of me with a college boyfriend and an old swim team photo. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Then I saw them -- a few fuzzy polaroids I had snapped with what was most likely a disposable camera (this was way before the age of digital). The blurred figure of the late designer Gianni Versace stirred up a flurry of emotions. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I remembered seeing the great man discuss the world of fashion in an auditorium of starstruck students while I was attending <a href="http://www.fitnyc.edu/">F.I.T.</a> And I remembered liking him -- a lot. He spoke with sincerity and passion. He made me feel like nothing was impossible or out of reach. And he was NICE. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">10. NY Times fashion critic, Cathy Horyn and designer, Oscar de la Renta bitch slap each other <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/14/oscar-de-la-renta--cathy-_n_1885213.html" target="_blank">with words</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Regardless of your thoughts on global warming, fashion has responded (as it does so well) to new needs and requirements over the last several years by creating a large category dedicated to seasonless dressing. It's all about layers. I am a huge fan of <a href="http://www.reedkrakoff.com/online/handbags/USIndexView?storeId=16001&catalogId=16500&langId=-1#view=home" target="_blank">Reed Krakoff</a>, and his pre-fall collection demonstrates this concept beautifully. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">On this day of thanks, it's important to take a break from stuffing our faces to appreciate what we have. First of all, we're all lucky enough to be stuffing our faces (at least I assume that is the case with the people reading this blog) so that's one blessing I'm going to count. I'm also grateful to have supportive friends and family, I'm grateful for my health (which I must remember not to keep taking for granted) and I'm grateful that I have something in my life that drives me... something I'm passionate about.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The other evening, I was invited by my good friend, <a href="http://wendybrandes.com/" target="_blank">Wendy Brandes</a> and her husband, MrB. to the </span><a href="http://www.cpj.org/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Committee to Protect Journalists</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> International Press Freedom Awards at the Waldorf Astoria. Wendy, now a <a href="http://wendybrandes.com/blog/" target="_blank">beloved blogger</a> and <a href="http://wendybrandes.com/blog/2012/01/im-a-fashion-group-international-rising-star-award-winner/" target="_blank">award-winning</a> jewelry designer, was a journalist in her previous career and is still involved in the community.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">At the dinner, four journalists from Brazil, China, Kyrgyzstan and Liberia were recognized for their investigative work and each one of these incredible pioneers had put their lives on the line to expose truths and report on taboo topics. In fact, two of the four awardees were arrested by the governments of the countries where they did their investigative reports and, therefore, were unable to attend the event and receive their well-deserved accolades. The willingness to go to jail for what one believes in -- now THAT is passion.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The city of Chicago is moving up on my list of favorite places to visit. The people are polite and gracious in a very genuine way which I'm not quite used to, but find quite refreshing. In September, I headed to the windy city take part in the prestigious and charitable <a href="http://www.gcfas.com/" target="_blank">Gold Coast Fashion Award Show</a>, which I've already <a href="http://taffetadarlings.blogspot.com/2012/10/going-for-gold-in-chicago.html" target="_blank">written about</a>. I connected with some wonderful people and had a great time at the show.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I am also very happy to announce that two pieces from my Fall 2012 "<a href="http://taffetadarlings.blogspot.com/2012/02/modern-world-video.html" target="_blank">Modern World</a>" collection can be found at a chic boutique called <em><a href="http://www.chalkboutique.com/" target="_blank">chalk</a></em> in Evanstan IL, just outside of Chicago. Yay! So, if you're in the area, stop in and take a look at my faux ostrich jacket and Union Jack dress as well as the other beautiful merchandise and high-end labels they carry.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Fashion is my passion, but I have always been moved and inspired by music. In fact, music influences fashion a great deal -- Elvis, The Beatles, Jim Morrison, David Bowie, Blondie, Sex Pistols, Duran Duran, Nirvana, Gaga, Beyonce... shall I go on? I've gone to a lot of <a href="http://taffetadarlings.blogspot.com/2010/07/turquoise-and-glitter.html" target="_blank">concerts in my lifetime</a>, but throughout the years I have never made it to one Madonna show. I was, in a sense, a virgin. The other night, my favorite neighbor/friend/jewelry designer/blogger <a href="http://www.wendybrandes.com/" target="_blank">Wendy Brandes</a> emailed me at 6pm for an 8pm show! (Initially she thought her tix were for the Tuesday performance!). Ooops. Crisis averted! Wendy just saw Madonna in September at Yankee Stadium, but she would have slapped herself if she'd missed her this time. So, I hopped to it and got ready to get my Vogue on!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Wendy and I have been hitting a lot of concerts this year from Rodriguez to Adam Ant, and the GoGo's to our most recent adventure in <a href="http://taffetadarlings.blogspot.com/2012/11/no-sleep-till-brooklyn.html" target="_blank">Brooklyn</a>, but Madge's show at the Garden was by far the grandest. Actually, the timing was quite relevant because lately, I've witnessed a flurry of stories, comments and opinions concerning age-appropriate clothing. Is a mini skirt okay for a woman over forty? Are "mom jeans" a requirement after a certain age? And how low is too low when it comes to cleavage-revealing tops? I'm sick of it. Why do people insist on creating rules? You know Wendy's motto, "<a href="http://wendybrandes.com/blog/2011/12/wear-what-you-want-because-it-hurts-me-so-good/" target="_blank">Wear What You Want</a>!" </span><br />
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