NO SHAME: Snuggie at NYC Fashion Week

It’s alarming to me that I had to find out via NPR that the Snuggie had an exclusive fashion show for Fashion Week.

Why is it alarming?

1. I heard about it on Wait Wait! Don’t Tell Me… I’m not a news snob, but consider the following: This is the same program I tuned into to hear updates about Obama, the ACORN scandal and learned about astronaut pee …which means that this over-sized, formless fleece monster has become engrained enough in society enough that it glided in on it’s fuzzy sleeves into a radio show that also talks about progressive health care.

Snuggie, I hate you.

2. Um, SNUGGIE had a fashion show!? Um, I wasn’t aware that snuggies were worn in public unless you were trying to look like bad Halloween costume versions of the following: a) Socrates b) members of the Jedi Council c) the Pope.

So yes, here are pictures I found of this “super exclusive event” across the internet. There have been some ..interesting things shown at Fashion Week in the past, but I never thought NYC would unveil a show in a couture setting that was self proclaimed as ”a blanket with sleeves”.

Even on a humor level I can’t get into it… probably because I despise the Snuggie. It’s not even funny to me anymore. I’ve seen, oh I don’t know — a cloak or a muumuu (which, thankfully, doesn’t even pretend to be sexy) on the runway and I can deal, but I can’t handle people grinning in their slouch socks. Correct me if I’m wrong, but aren’t I supposed to be the person with the blanket and slouch socks this week? I’m supposed to be the one enjoying watching ridiculously skinny, over-made women walk around in crazy couture from the comfort of my couch.

Let’s make some phone calls: wires were crossed. No where in the description of Fashion Week did I ever get a WTF Blanket warning.

Apparently children and pets were also dragged into the shenanigans because THE SNUGGIE HAS NO SHAME.

Enjoy:

More info and articles here, here and here.

Happy Friday!

Muscely football player types have problems finding pants sometimes. Men’s pants are either euro tight or prison pants baggy, with no in between. A company that was featured on the Today Show this morning, Bonobos is trying to change all that. So, if there’s a boy in your life that can’t seem to find pants that fit correctly, head on over to their site. Their video explaining their mission is pretty amusing as well.

Oprah Magazine is on the lookout for ill-fitting garments as well. This slide show focuses on getting rid of that dreaded visible panty line. Ew.

Stylist to the stars Rachel Zoe has a daily newsletter that highlights her favorite picks. While many of the selections are high end – a recent newsletter featured an Anna Sui Dress for $650 – it also features a ‘Parallel Universe’ section that points it’s way to a cheaper but still cute version. In this aforementioned recent newsletter, an Anna Sui dress from the target collection for $45 was featured. You can sign up for updates on Rachel’s website, which also shares everything you need to know about Rachel, such as the fact that she’s sick after Fashion Week in NYC and what songs are on her iTunes playlist. Perhaps it’s this recent article in New York magazine that’s got Rachel feeling rundown and sick?

Headbands created by students at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) and the Laboratory Institute of Merchandising (LIM) were featured in a recent I Heart Daily Post. These young entrepenuers made and started wearing their creations. It wasn’t long until classmates were asking where they could get cute accessories like they had, and Stella Accessories was born.

NBC10’s website has some pictures of celebs that look alike, naked PETA ads, and the new school nameplate necklace. We’re fans – since these new school necklaces don’t feature your entire name, there won’t be any awkward moments where random people know your name. It’s happened to us. We swear.

Test of Time

Coco Before Chanel

Amidst the insanity that is fashion week, there was one show that featured the designs of a certain reality TV star.  It’s Whitney Port, who Glamour has labeled as a ‘trendoid’. Since we just watched a screening of Coco Before Chanel and are now obsessed with classic designs – we beg the question, will Whitney’s collection last?  Or, will it end up in the clearance bin at Kohl’s like her buddy Lauren Conrad’s designs? Ouch.

Speaking of things that stand the test of time, there’s a cute company called Little Bird Style run by two visionary twenty somethings. Little Bird aims to style girls eighteen and under in the best way possible. Little Bird dresses girls well, but doesn’t veer off into grow up too fast territory. Before you dismiss it because of the target audience, take a look at the blog and sign up for the newsletter, set to be released next week.

Lastly, Frederic Fekkai is giving away shampoo!  No, really. Head over to the closest Saks Fifth Avenue on Thursday with the shampoo you currently use in hand. It doesn’t matter if the bottle is empty or full, and they’ll give you a bottle of Fekkai shampoo. Information on the event was included in a Daily Candy e-mail blast, but it is also Facebook official. The closest store to Philly is in Bala Cynwyd, but knock yourself out with the store locator.

Wacky Wednesday

Courtesy of the New York Times

PW Style Blog hearts Glamour magazine.  They’ve always got great links to beauty tips, nail polish giveaways, and information on how to design your own Chanel bag. However, we’re not so sure how we feel about how Glamour feels about it’s readers. Apparently Glamour readers are supposed to be cheerful and bright – like cupcakes?

Marie Claire, which we suppose is Glamour’s direct competitor doesn’t just discuss cupcakes. They explain party myths and how common misconceptions might get you in trouble. Read up before you drink up.

Fashion week in NYC means random events throughout the city as usual with a fashionista twist.  Check out this list — the Olsen twins are working as DJ’s?

Philly.com features Fall Trends and women in Philadelphia workin’ Market Street like it’s a runway.  Philly.com also pointed the way to this inspiring article from Elle magazine. A homeless girl still found a way to blog and keep herself relevant, as well as catch the eye of an editor at the fashion bible. The story is better in the words of the one that lived it. Luckily, you can read the writings of this young woman who has already overcome so much. She’s currently being featured as a blogger on Elle’s website.

Buh-bye Bryant Park

Today’s New York Times reports that this may be the last year Fashion Week takes place at Bryant Park.  According to Eric Wilson’s report, organizers are expected to announce the twice-annual, seven-day fashion event’s move to the Lincoln Center.

So, what does this say about the sanctity of Fashion Week? I have no idea. Will there still be tents? There HAVE TO BE TENTS!

But I do know that hearing Tim Gunn use “Lincoln Center” as a taunt for budding Project Runway designers is way less intimidating than “Bryant Park.”