The Johnny Depp Retrospective Culture: vanityfair.com

Photograph: The Director. Vanity Fair. Photographed by Annie Leibovitz for the February 1997 issue. Styled by Lori Goldstein.

If you love Johnny Depp don't miss the Vanity Fair article this month which really picks his mind concerning acting and life. Vanity Fair never disappoints with quality interviews and articles! Here is a link to great pictures from his past interviews. Hot and Smart, Johnny never gets boring for me!!!

The Johnny Depp Retrospective Culture: vanityfair.com

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Fashion Inspiring Dreams: Nest

A wonderful website and center for funding the dream businesses of artists who need just a little support is BuildANest.com Now they have partnered to help stop human trafficking in India. See http://www.buildanest.com/destiny.asp for how to help. Nest devises ways to help artists and under privileged groups sustain themselves by financing their own business.

Just by buying handmade and wonderful creations by these designers from both the U.S. and abroad you can use fashion and design to help finance their no interest loans and businesses. No guilt shopping!!! One wonderful example of a talented female designer and recipient of the Nest loan is Chantel Dovinde of Togo, her label. From Kpalime, her batik business also provides employment for other women in the small village. With one of kind fabrics and the refined laid back look of the natural handles you can't go wrong with this clutch! If you love the look of Guatemalan textiles and purses you can find nice examples on Nest as well. Check Nest for unique fashions for the home and body which support a great cause.

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Project Runway Drama

Drama and Fashion do an interesting show make! This season of project runway has been a good one with a few talented designers and some big personalities. Tim has even had his divo moments and Heidi has been the icing on the cake, especially in this last episode when a few designers almost had a nervous breakdown after her "constructive" comments. We would not want to see anyone kill themselves with a stiletto from the bluefly.com accessories wall would we- "Make it Work". Michael C got away with no critique- Heidi loves him, but things may be changing there too (cut to Mike C staring off in a perplexed way). Ivy came back with a vengeance- it was insane. Micheal Kors as usual was like it looks like a poodle ice skating in hell etc etc.




However, whomever you love and whomever you hate based on personality- remember this in the words of Ivy "is a TV show" "but it is my dream"....ah.... So if it is about fashion then Mondo or Andy should take home the golden Heidi. Gretchen as much as some of you all probably hate to admit (constructive criticism what do you mean???I would love to see Heidi and Gretchen on a deserted island building a shelter together out of sticks. Someone would definitely get an eye poked out) has talent and so does April. April is actually very funny. In short this should be a great final few shows. I do heart Mondo for the winner slot if I have to choose. His work is modern and edgy with a touch of high fashion! He also had a divo moment this episode, which coming from the zen Mondo says alot!

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Smart Halloween Costume Ideas for Women-Naughty or Nice?

Do you find yourself thinking about your scary fashion choices for Halloween yet? If so, as a woman, you definitely know that there will be no shortage of women at the the Halloween party dressed as sexy nurse, sexy vampire, bad sexy witch etc. on and on. So, what can you do to be intriguing yet not too ugly or crazy scary? Please if single, do not go full on unrecognizable! Here are some quick ideas for you gals out there who want it all even on Halloween.

Go as Joan from Mad Men
Go as Don from Mad Men
Dress as Rachel Zoe and make your besty or boyfriend go as Brad.
If pregnant go as Kourtney if not Go as Kourtney and add a baby doll.
Be Anna Wintour style maven and carry the September issue!
Take on Mia and be Rosemary from the Horror film Rosemary's baby.
Dress as yourself and say you are in a body snatcher costume.
Go as one of the many House Wives of ... Pick your favorite.
Trick or Treat as Sigourney Weaver in Alien.
Sorry but I have to add this Be Glenn Close in Fatal Attraction!
Dress as a flapper
Dress as a 1940's screen star from a film noir classics.
Be Jamie Lee Curtis in the first Halloween. Wear bell bottoms and put together the whole girl next door in the 1970's look. Carry the brother's mask or a plastic knife.

If you cannot commit to not going bimbo on the 31st and have to get your kicks then channel a sexy zombie or catwoman.

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Brad and Rachel Zoe break up!

NOOOOO.... Rachel looses another stylist, but not just any style assistant the super stylish Brad. They had a threesome going which one would think would include Rodger but instead was between Rachel, fashion and Brad! Now one might call fowl here but the two have released statements saying it was friendly and Brad just wants to move on to his own clients. This makes some sense if one thinks about some of Rachel's newer male clients which were attracted to Brad's take on fashion as well. He has a trademark look/style and now Rachel Z training which should translate into Cha ching $ for him.

Such is the fashion business and Brad's funny and sharp whit on the Rachel Zoe Project will be missed by us all. Many times online sources seem to feel Rachel is working her assistants to death. BUT in her defense I feel that she opens doors for them and shares her glow and strategies as well. This leads to new opportunities= Rachel alone in need of an assistant. She may need to look for someone who has no other life goal but to be her assistant and bask in her world wind. Rachel Zoe's passion for fashion does seem to take a toll on her and those around her as the show often touches on, but let us not forget what makes her so interesting and just plain BAN A NAS and Fabulous. So please go easy on Rachel she just lost her Gay and that is tough!!!!


I love this Image from: http://www.ew.com/ew/gallery/0,,20235196_2,00.html
See Rachel's site:
http://www.rachelzoe.com/welcome

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1920's New Again

If you are always looking to predict the next fashion trend look no more. I feel that the 1920's is definitely on. Think to the September 2010 issue of Vogue otherwise known as The September Issue! Halle Berry is on the cover featuring a twenties bob, babbles and dress. Also, another clue- HBO's Boardwalk Empire. I predict we will be seeing more of this aesthetic. So, how can you apply this look in a modern way? I enjoy the flapper dress silhouette but probably the most applicable way is through a dress or jewelry. You can go vintage of course and look for the long flapper necklace with a tank or sweater. The tassel styles are great, beaded and have modern lines! Stacking on some vintage rhinestone bangles or a thicker bakelite bangle could be just that right 20's touch for today! Hair is a change for the fashion forward and a modern version of the flapper hair is great and we are definitely seeing short hair in style now!

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Diane Von Furstenberg Patterns!

I found a new thing to me which was the Diane Von Furstenberg wrap dress pattern from the 1970's! There are actually vintage dresses out there from the 1970's handmade using her patterns for Vogue patterns. They were extremely popular and are making a come back if you sew! You can find them vintage online or new in stores.

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Great Videos on Iris Apfel's Life and Style

Rare Bird of Fashion: The Irreverent Iris Apfel, Peabody Essex Museum

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The Kimono's influence on Fashion

The art of the Kimono or “something to wear” in Japanese, is part of a culture which is passed down from mother to daughter. Traditionally, men and women both wore kimonos daily although there were various types. The kimono is put on the body right to left, folding the right side on your body then the left. The opposite is done only for funerals, something you might want to remember when putting on a kimono! Kimonos could show status or individual design taste in the choice of the sash or fabric. Japan opened itself up to outsiders in 1860 and thus began our affair with their art and fashion.

In the U.S., the use of a kimono in fashion has led to many hybrid looks as well as the use of vintage Japanese kimonos in our homes. The shape of the kimono has inspired sweaters, dresses and many designers. In the 1920's the appropriation of the kimono could be seen in dresses, the changing feminine silhouettes, robes/wraps and coats. During WWII Asian design began to enter the U.S more heavily. During the 50's and 60's we see various Chinese silk prints and dresses as well as the 50's style kimono sleeve on dresses and blouses. In 1971 Japanese designer Kenzo Takada, designer of the label Kenzo, introduced aspects of the kimono into his fashion designs. The silhotte was his inspiration; as seen in his use of the kimono sleeve, fuller short skirts, the use of kimono fabrics and drapping. This look began to infused high fashion and design in North America. The look is very wearable when fused with other elements. Chances are you have worn a kimono influenced design by accident or on purpose. Who has not seen a wonderful wrap sweater from the 70's with ethnic geometric designs and the bell or sleeves which widen at the end (the 70's version of the kimono sleeve)? I own several great ones! In Japan today there has been a rebirth in the kimono and it seems this wearable artform is here to stay. There is a lot of culture and art history behind the Japanese kimono and for those interested not only in our version please see the text, exhibit and film information below.


Publications in the area:
The Kimono Inspiration: Art and Art-to-Wear in America, edited by Rebecca A.T. Stevens and Yoshiko Iwamoto Wada, The Textile Museum, Washington, D.C., Pomegranate Artbooks, San Francisco, 1996. Soft cover, 208 pp, $34.95. ISBN 0-87654-598-3. (Also available in hard cover edition).

Current Exhibits include:
Fashioning Kimono: Art Deco and Modernism in Japan at the Birmingham museum of art. Read about the history and exhibit at:
http://www.artsbma.org/exhibitions/fashioning-kimono

Films:
Eat the Kimono. Claire Hunt and Kim Longinotto
England, 1989. The film is about Hanayagi Genshu, a Japanese feminist and performer.

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Classic Leather Handbags - Designer Leather Handbags on ELLE.com

Classic Leather Handbags - Designer Leather Handbags on ELLE.com

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Gone with the Wind for Scarlett's Dresses? Hopefully Tomorrow Is Another Day!

Associated Press Image of the Curtain Dress from: Gone with the Wind, 1939.

YOU CAN'T KEEP A STRONG WOMAN DOWN!
Scarlett JUST ripped those curtains down and created on the spot war couture in Gone with the Wind. Now the American archives need around 30,000 to restore the dresses worn by the iconic female lead in the film.

Walter Plunkett's CURTAIN DRESS is possibly the most important of the film for various reasons:

IT IS THE HUMAN SOUL RECONSTRUCTED, TATTERED BUT NOT BROKEN,OF DECADENCE LOST AND DIGNITY PRESERVED, A SYMBOL OF REBIRTH FOR A BROKEN NATION AND EMBODIES A WOMAN'S STRENGTH.

So, here is to preservation of vintage clothing and iconic women! Her determination to preserve her dignity won her an Oscar in the film and is an unforgettable inspiration to women everywhere. The pride of this woman as she walks on screen in the hand made dress while all hell breaks loose in the world around her is a part of the North American ideology!

THE CURTAIN DRESS IN TODAY'S TERMS:
In many ways this dress is a symbol for fashion in hard economic times such as those we face today. You find that vintage piece, make that dress from what you have, you find that bargain on something that looks like a million but costs $5 and pull it off! So should we bail it out? I am not sure. Would that be another example of our decadence while the world burns around us or a nod to determination and keeping your head up in hard times. Its fate is up to the public, but hopefully tomorrow is another day!


Gone with the Wind, film 1939.

We all love this dress and story! Check out the parody of the scenes by Carol Burnett from Carol Burnett's Went with the Wind:

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Fashion Icon: The Trench Coat

Breakfast at Tiffany's: Audrey Hepburn


Victoria Beckham at Heathrow Airport


Vintage 1970's Trench


Jheri Richards Trench


Dark Passage the film 1947: Bacall and Bogart


Vintage 1960's Trench


Katharine Hepburn in 1950. Photo by World Wide Photo.

THE UNDENIABLE TRENCH:

The trench coat got its start in menswear for the military with both Burberry and Aquascutum stating that they designed the very first ones ever for War. Burberry is believed to have designed it for the British military before the first world war. So whether it was invented in 1850 or 1901 one thing is certain it is here to stay!

Harper's Bazaar brought us one of the first images of a woman in a trench coat in 1918. It has been reworked almost every fashion season: in leather, fur, faux,polyester,patterns and much much more throughout the years! This fall will be no exception so go for it, Be The Femme Fatale In Your Favorite Trench.

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Mad Men Style! Joan's Asian Dress

You may have noticed the great Asian style dress on Joan during the last episode of Mad Men. We can get that look by finding a great modern looking vintage Asian inspired silk dress. Check ebay and etsy or your favorite vintage store!

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Romantic Leads: Baby Boy Names for the Coolest Kid in School

Laurence Olivier and Merle Oberon in Wuthering Heights. 1939.

Top Romantic Lead Baby Boy Names!

1.Romeo- Sorry, this had to be on the list of course. Cliche but it just pops in your head.
2.Lucien- of French origin, meaning light. (No one is going to beat up Lucien)
3.Tristen- Celtic origin, soooo Legends of the Fall. Brad Pitt in the Good years.
4.Grayson- of English origin, meaning son of the Gray haired one. However, sounds like he would be in Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan. Tough but Refined.
5.Nakotah- the original tribal name of the Yankton Sioux, now used as a name for boys.
6.Heathcliff- Intense, Wuthering Heights character and super hot antihero.
7.Akins- meaning brave in the Yoruba language. Nigerian.
8.Stefan- Means crowned in victory in German, cool... Steven lame.
9.Valentin-Means strong and healthy, of Danish and Latin origin.
10.Edward -Thanks to Twilight that name makes the list.
11.Hiro- Japanese name. Sounds like Hero!

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Amazing 1950's Evening Wear, Couture

Oh wow! This dress is a dream in dark Turquoise thick decadent silk. 1950's and Handmade by Thelma Swafford.

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Mid Century Geometric Interiors

Murals: Chic Mid Century Geometric elements for the Home!

Recently when touring a mid century home, I was inspired by a mural in the family room below which faced a wall of mirrors and outdoor pool view. The deep chocolate color and white elements bordered on Hollywood regency. The paint had a lacquered shine to the chocolate adding to the chic look. So, here is to trying a chic pattern on one wall!

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Rock a Hot Pair of Vintage Couture Shoes Out Tonight

Got the Sex in the City shoe bug that Carrie has been bitten by? Then make sure and wear a perfect fun vintage couture pump once and a while! Just a reminder. Over and Out!

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Vintage Couture Prada: Real vs Fake-Getting great deals on bags at estates sales!

Just a quick note today. At reputable estate sales you can get great vintage couture handbags for around 40-200 dollars. I just purchased a authentic Prada handbag from an estate today. You need to research and look for the marks such as the serial numbers(although some older ones do not have these), zippers with the brand's label on them, grommets stamped with the label, the name inside the purse, weight and quality (heavier details). L Vuitton bags are the hardest but look for turned straight handles and the mark everywhere on all details of construction.

There are many sites which help you to identify the real versus fake so do so research and then happy hunting. For instance: Real vs Fake Prada.

Even a vintage fake with age sometimes works out as it tends to look more real, but make sure you have an idea of how to tell fake from real. Each brand is different. Heck the LV and Chanel fakes started so early and the vintage ones are sometimes so good its really hard to determine. Vuittons began to be produced in the mid 1800s! A big determiner that is easy to remember is that there have never been suede linings in brown inside Louis Vuitton bags. Alcantara looks like suede but it is grayish never chocolate brown. Here is a link to fashionfile's guide on ebay:LV guide.

With Chanel. Top hook of C on right overlaps the C on the left.  In 1984 and beyond the hologram stickers should be there and be very hard to get off. More stiches per inch around 10 are found on higher quality bags.  Ebay is very risky for these knockoffs. Here is a link to a quick list of traits for Chanel:Authentic Chanel.

Tactics: Remember to get there an hour early for a good sale. Bring water to drink, cash and check just in case and be prepared to do some fast work. Look at the estate sale site the night before to see exactly what will be there and where they might be located. There are some crazy couture loving divas who frequent these sales, so the fastest wins! You can sign up for local sales by finding out who runs the estate sales in your area- word of mouth, by using craigslist and checking local estate sites often. These sites are usually found under estate sale comma your city name. Check out:
http://www.estatesales.net/ and http://estatesales.org/.

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Amazing Vintage Mod Kimono on Ebay

This amazing Vintage fashion piece caught my eye. Since we love being the bell of the ball here I wanted to show you all this item for possible inspiration or adoration!

From Indie Cult Vintage on Ebay!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330453149042&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

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Fashion Icon

http://www.pem.org/exhibitions/21-rare_bird_of_fashion_the_irreverent_iris_apfel


Image by Bruce Weber, Iris Apfel. Go to link above for more information.

Iris Apfel as discussed in my first blog on the Fashion Secret is a icon and for all of those who love her or want to learn more information check the link out. The museum link discusses her exhibit, book and has an interactive Iris fashion show where you design looks that you can print using her style. There are wonderful photographs, an online depiction of her show and interviews! Here is to learning something new today.

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1stdibs Introspective - Required Reading - Hue

1stdibs Introspective - Required Reading - Hue

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Entertaining Tips—Trina Turk Party Ideas

Entertaining Tips—Trina Turk Party Ideas

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Where to Say Goodbye to Summer

The Dungeness, 1958.Philip E. Gardner, HABS photographer



JEKYLL ISLAND


There are few beaches left in the United States that preserve a sort of untouched appearance and tranquil vibe. The cultures that have influenced this region include the early North American tycoons of the 1920's, the cultures of the south, the local Native American groups, the colonizers, and the isolated populations of the Gullah (descendants of Africans).

The area I speak of is the southeastern coastal marshes, ocean views and islands off the coast of our state of Georgia. Jeykll island provides a landscape in which moss hangs from large old trees, beach goers travel by bike, mid century homes dot the area and one can set back and begin to understand the island's allure. Once the playground exclusively of the rich, those who live year round on the island, which is owned by the government, see it as a snapshot of Americana beckoning back to a simpler time when things moved at a different pace. The two things you cannot miss on the island are the Jekyll island Club (1888-1945) and the driftwood beach featured in the included images. The club is where tycoons such as Morgan, Roosevelt, and many others built this club to be their retreat and meeting grounds. It was said that the 6 most politically and financially powerful people in the world played at the club. Within the grounds there are various personal homes (or “cottages as they called them). The home J.P. Morgan, as some of the others are used for guests. While many are closed you may tour them on a rented beach cruiser aka classic bike. The club is now open to the public, and as a guest you feel as if you are back in time in a place of elegance and tranquility.


THE JEWEL OF THE ISLES

The jewel in the crown of the Georgia Isles is Cumberland island. The park area is government owned and the other point of the island is held by only a few elite families and the Gullah people. The Gullah church on Cumberland is where John F. Kennedy Jr. was married. The Gullah speak a kind of dialect made up of various African languages. They are very private and you have to have permission to cross into this area. This island has made and broken many a person. It has proven itself to be hard to conquer or own. It features, marshes, the Atlantic coast, sounds and little rivers. Wildlife abounds and one quickly realizes how preserved the natural coastline really remains. The home of the Carnegies and Candlers, the remains of their homes such as the Dungeness, the Greyfield, Plum Orchard among others are an amazing testimates to the past. The final Dungeness was built on an indigenous Timucan shell mound and over the former original home of the second Dungeness (1803). In total there were three Dungenesses, the final one built by the Carnegies in the 1880. Both the second and third burnt to the ground. Pictures of the Carnegie Dungeness exist, as it only burnt in 1959. If this seems like an intriguing saga, let me tell you this is only the tip of the iceberg. Lost loves, deaths, a rich history of cultures, colonization, and amazing natural setting all add to the mystic of Cumberland. I quickly realized that a large part of the story was the love affair and obsession between Lucy Carnegie, her Dungeness and the island. Her watchful eye attempted to keep the island as she saw fit, even after her death with the release of her horses. Many of these are the wild horses there today, a beautiful part of the history and debates. If you tour the island, the guide will fill you in on more aspects. However; in terms of the visit you have two choices: a one day stop or camping. You need to plan ahead and get back on the ferry at the appointed time or you are stuck! So again, some people stay and camp, rent a room at the Greyfield Inn or get back on the boat after a day spent on the beautiful island. So, take a chance and enjoy a trip to this special place which has evoked love, obsession or pure dislike. You either love it or hate it. I for one know that this is the beginning of a beautiful relationship between myself and the isles.

CUMBERLAND ISLAND DEBATES:
Should there be horses? Well, since it is hard to prove that some are not Spanish horses mixed with hers that is tough or that we should see everything Carnegie and pre -Carnegie as historic and therefore preservable. Some people believe anything not natural should be allowed to fade back and rot away -aka ecological versus historic preservation. Lease versus owning. Now only some families in the North own, the rest lease and handed it over to the government in an attempt to block development. If interested in the history take the government tour, read some of the books and ask questions. Should there be cars or car tours on the island. I am not sure on this, I would say locals only but educate them. Cumberland is preserved for that reason no cars and tons of people. People donated their homes to the government to try to preserve this place. Should you ride a bike- probably not. Walk it or don't ride it on the beach. There are tons of turtle nests which can be damaged. The infrastructure should be better developed so people can see the whole island in a day. Some of this is our we need it now culture, but I could see more boat access to the other homes or parts of the island. Again, the numbers of visitors per day are restricted as they should be, due to the ecosystem.

ISLAND FASHION

A great beach look I used when there was a vintage 1960's paper thin tunic, paper thin long white sweater and linen pants at night, havianna flip flops, oversized straw hat, canga (beach wrap) and a basic black bikini. Be sure to take shorts for your bike rides around Jekyll island to the driftwood beach.



For more information on the islands, history and cultures:

http://www.nps.gov/cuis/index.htm

Africanisms in the Gullah Dialect: by linguist Lorenzo Dow Turner in 1949. Discusses links between the West Africa and Gullah population of the Georgia Sea Islands.

Seabrook, Charles. Cumberland Island: Strong Women, Wild Horses

Mary R. Bullard, Cumberland Island: A History (Wormsloe Foundation Publication)

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Great Fall 2010 Fashion Sites With Complete Fall Fashion Breakdowns

Check these out websites to make sure you have a survey of all Fall 2010 fashion:

http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/F2010CTR-CHANEL

Elle has a great online list of trends for Fall:

http://www.elle.com/Fashion/Trend-Reports/Trend-Report-Leopard-Print

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Loving DVF's New Collection and Message!

Diane Von Furstenberg Fall 2010 Collection - More free videos are here

Clothing for today's chic woman!

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Interesting Titles on Women and Culture

Woman in the Mirror: 1945-2004 [Hardcover]
Richard Avedon (Photographer)

Wasson, Sam: Fifth Avenue, 5 A.M.: Audrey Hepburn, Breakfast at Tiffany's, and the Dawn of the Modern Woman.

Women In Horror Films, 1940s [Paperback]
Gregory William Mank (Author)

Women and Soap Opera: A Study of Prime Time Soaps [Paperback]
Christine Geraghty

Temptress: From the Original Bad Girls to Wom… (Paperback)
by Jane Billinghurst

Women in Film Noir [Paperback]
E.Ann Kaplan (Editor)

Woman, Native, Other: Writing Postcoloniality and Feminism (Midland Books) [Paperback]
Trinh T. Minh-Ha (Author)

Spider Woman's Granddaughters: Traditional Tales and Contemporary Writing by Native American Women [Paperback]

Women [Paperback]
Annie Leibovitz, Susan Sontag (Author)

Women Seeing Women: From the Early Days of Photography to the Present [Hardcover]
Lothar Schirmer (Editor), Naomi Rosenblum (Introduction)

Let me know if you have any suggestions! I will try to put up great book lists periodically!

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Working Women

Women working at North American Button Mfg. Co., Inc., Dinwiddie County. 1950s. Virginia Chamber of Commerce Collection. The Library of Virginia

So I have a question for you: When a business tells a female employee who has consistently high ratings at work that she is too young for a promotion? Does that really mean you are a young woman so unconsciously I feel like you are too young? I have talked to several women who have experienced similar speak in the office when young men all around seem to be rising in the ranks faster. More thoughts on this later. Let me know yours!

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Mad Men and Mad Women

With Mad Men's Season 4 premiere all of the men seem to be asking "Who is Don Draper?"
We are asking who are the women of Mad Men?


In terms of the opener and storyline we see the Drapettes or the ad men and women of his new agency trying to figure out how to keep their new agency SCDP going. “Their first job Bikinis or one pieces?” Don to the rescue. This AMC drama has been a truly artistic effort and visual feast through its three season and we all await this next season to unfold. So, what do we have in the first episode of season 4 ? Well business and family as well as SEX. Don seems to spiral into even more -take a guess: sex.

THE WOMEN OF MAD MEN

Their story lines and styles as season 4 opens. January Jone's character lacks depth in her new role as somebody else's arm piece. Why is she there, how does she feel, is she just the symbol for the unhappy woman and housewife of the 50's and 60's? Her innocent American dream like wife image from the first episodes provoked audiences and we began to sympathize with her as Don cheated more and more. Now we see a frozen bad mother in worse suits. Don's scars of never feeling good enough for the American dream family due to his complicated past hung over his wife in past seasons. Now with the secret out she moves in terms of aesthetics from golden girl Grace Kelly to an almost blond Jackie O if Jackie had been less stylish and wore horrible old lady suits.

Now for our hero Peggy. You can't keep a good working girl down, but they have tried in the past with severe bangs and ponytails and her sad man problems/ ugly duckling story lines. Ah, why can't she be on top of the agency, look good and be a serious female lead? Well, what a relief for season 4. In this first episode she seems to be exuding more confidence, sitting on top of a desk in a skirt and heals talking business. Well, sexy yes but again we could have issues with this portrayal as all legs no brain, but honestly I am just happy she seems to be climbing the business ladder without the tragic ponytail. Her bob is a better look for those who love the set and fashion of mad men. Bye Bye bangs hello vixen. Congrats Peggy you look good and can work at the same time.

Joan, thank goodness for her. She seems to embody a real female body and persona. The men of Mad Men are no match for her curves and brains. We hope to see her come back this season with a witty character and a beautiful wardrobe!

This show most certainly focuses on gender issues, sexuality, the broken American dream as well as other socially important commentary. As for this blog we are interested in the portrayal of the women and their imagery as presented in Mad Men. More in depth comments are to come on this subject per episode.

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Mad Fashion

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Martha's Fluffy Home Fashions for Pets!

I cannot believe I am going to say this but Martha strikes again! You can't keep a good business woman down. As much as some of you may or may not want to contribute to her woman made empire, you have to check out her new pet line: http://promotions.petsmart.com/landing/martha-stewart/. You can see more of her product images such as this one and others. She just seems to know what works, looks great, is fashionable and affordable for pets. She just released a line of pet products and as a pet owner, I bought or bit. I purchased the great white lacquer-esk feeding bowls. They have the perfect lacquer style finish.
They solved the problem of a messy assortment of mismatched bowls on the floor of my pre war condo. The metal insert feeders are removable for easy cleaning! They also travel with their own lids. Again, a new find for the fashion savvy pet owner. The bowl set runs 24 dollars a mere price compared with some of the urban modern designs available for hundreds.

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