Lady Gaga’s Bad Romance
Upon first glance: Is that thing from a Dali landscape, Star Wars, Hell or a disco ball?
I can’t wrap my brain around those shoes and everything around them. What am I talking about? Um, well, aside from presumably millions of dollars of borrowed couture, I’m talking about a music video that is impossible to watch only one time. Lady Gaga (and the Haus of Gaga) have really outdone themselves this time with Bad Romance… and I love it.
In fact, the outfits attached to those shoes are compelling me to make-up words. Really– you take one good look at the McQueen shoes in front of you and tell me you don’t get all Anthony Burgess on me. I dare you.
This video has all the standards from our favorite Fame Monster: lingerie, hairless pets, Bladerunner Replicants, synthesizers, spirit fingers, a foreign syndicate, twitching, latex … and I’m pretty sure she’s single-handedly raised Ferragamo from the dead. Jesus.
Here are some stills from the Bad Romance video… She must wear 10 separate intricate outfits/ dresses/ works, including one by Alexander McQueen that leaves her looking like a creepy, bolted, gold-studded cupcake/geisha/ant with 10-inch heeled stiletto hooves.
“The singer-songwriter-pianist-provocateur seems to be one of the few pop stars these days who really understands spectacle, fashion, shock, choreography all the things Madonna and Michael Jackson were masters of in the 1980s.” (Speakeasy)
Closing thoughts? Lady Gaga and Alexander McQueen need to go pro-create and begin breeding their own little army of slicked back, shiny, matching offspring. Have you seen his Spring/Summer 2010 line that debuted to her soundtrack, with her custom dress from the video as the last outfit in the runway show? Music met couture and fell in love. In fact, they’re paired off and make more sense than coupling milk and goddamn cookies.
We know we can take you seriously when you said pop music will never be lowbrow. Bravo, Gaga.
Slim Jim
Our pants-less lady friend Gaga picked up a style award this past Monday from the Accessories Council. While she doesn’t look like a Slim Jim like she did during the MTV VMA’s, Gaga does still look pretty out there. Where does she come up with this stuff?
Gabi of Young Fat and Fabulous has styled illustrations. They’re like virtual models that are available on some shopping websites, and they’re cute.
Try not to stay mad at NY, because they held a Snuggie happy hour in the East Village, and it’s headed to Philly this weekend. Check out the video of how it went down in Gotham:
Lastly, Ralph Lauren is the official outfitter of the Vancouver Olympic Games! A little pricey, but nice designs!
Totally Rad
We’ve noticed in store windows and magazines that the 80’s look is back in full force. At first we were telling ourselves that leggings, skinny jeans and big shirts were a little different this time, but a game that The Limited posted on Facebook confirmed what we already thought – the 80’s are back.
Glamour.com is asking how much a manicure is near you. We’re always big on the lower prices that salons offer during the week, but can’t always catch them because we’re busy typing blog posts, dear reader. Have you noticed a difference in prices from different salons, dear reader?
Cosmo has put together their top Halloween costume ideas, including a Kanye and Taylor swift couple costume, the Kardashian Clan, and Lady Gaga.
Lastly, here’s a video featuring the top 100 videos on YouTube – in under 4 minutes. Happy Friday!
Fame Kills
While her tour with Kanye – Fame Kills, maybe be canceled Lady Gaga is still busy. She is working on releasing a new line of headphones. As this article from Teen Vogue states, Gaga thinks that her headphones are unisex, but we think that’s up for debate.
NBC10 has a slide-show featuring Where the Wild Things Are styles. Most of the outfits avoid furries territory, while some of them veer towards the dark side.
The Princess Diana Exhibition, Diana: A Celebration opens today at the Constitution Center. Make sure you check out some of this style icon’s memorable pieces.
NBC10 isn’t sure if they think leather is trashy or sassy. They also recap Teen Vogue’s Young Hollywood party. It doesn’t come anywhere near Perez Hilton’s coverage featuring correspondent Coacha’s red carpet interviews of the same event. Coacha tops NBC10 because Coacha has no idea who anyone is. Happy Friday!
Running Down A Dream
Is Expensive Running Gear Really Necessary?
A bunch of us at Philly Weekly have been running. For our lives. Not really. We’ve been preparing for 5k’s and things like that. Occasionally, we think that picking up fancy schmancy exercise gear will make us faster, better, stronger. But as an avid runner and writer from Glamour.com tells us, that’s just not how things work.
Also on their site, Glamour tells us that they will be conducting an interview with the costume designer from Gossip Girl, Eric Daman! If he’s anything like the show’s hair stylist, it means that he’s SO NICE and you should submit questions!
Glamour has also been on the lookout for wearable trends from Fashion Week. We’re not so sure about the feather skirt, but some of the stuff is pretty cute. NBC10 went to the other extreme and found clothes from Fashion Week and beyond that seem more Lady Gaga-esque than Practical.
W Magazine did a shoot featuring ‘traditional English tweed’ which is hilarious since the shoot looks like it took place in Central Park, NYC and everyone is half dressed. It doesn’t look like these models are wearing enough clothing to be called traditional, but it’s entertaining anyway.
Manic Monday
Mike Mergen for the New York Times
It looks like the New York Times finally realized that Philly is a city worth spending time in. They ran a piece on what to do with ‘36 Hours in Philadelphia.’ They picked some good spots, including Silk City Diner and The Magic Gardens on South Street. If you think they’ve missed something, you can comment and let them know what they forgot.
I’ve seen this before, but Philly is once again on the list of top 10 cities for new grads.
New York Magazine has predicted the trends for fall. 80’s Velvet and Lady Gaga looks? Do you think the idea of not wearing pants will go mainstream?
It looks like Crocs are no longer doing well. Even though I was never a fan, it’s a little sad. What will suburban moms working in the garden wear now?
Also, here are some pictures taken at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner, or the “Nerd Prom.” Honestly, I just wish I was nerdy enough to be invited.
Giddy Up!
The Kentucky Derby took place this last weekend. Sure, there were a few horse races, but it’s really the hats that took center stage. NBC10 and the LA Times put together slideshows of the hats.
While it might not tell you how to recreate the over-the-top hats from the derby, the “Insider Tricks” section of the Beauty Blitz website does tell you how to recreate looks seen on red carpets as well as in magazines.
This section features Kristin Davis in an ad for Ahava Products. She looks gorgeous, and her look can be recreated using the products listed. You’ll notice not all the products used to recreate the look are from Ahava. However, as an aside…I LOVE Ahava Products.
Direct from the Dead Sea, this stuff is amazing. The hand cream isn’t greasy and makes your hands soft, even in on the coldest days. I’m an old lady….and being at the old age of 23, I was craving a bath with their bath salts. They’re a bit pricey, but I went in and took the purchase plunge because I trusted it would be magical. It was. So Glad I splurged.
I Still haven’t brought myself to splurge on jewelry. I do, however, accept donations. For those that are willing to splurge on Jewelry, Cartier just celebrated 100 years in America. Lots of sparkles on this red carpet.
A real gem came to town this past weekend. As previously blogged about, Lady Gaga played at the Electric Factory. Apparently she showed some lady parts? Or, at least she claims to have flashed her bits in this video. Can you see anything? Did you go to the show and see?
A Letter to Lady Gaga
Dear Lady Gaga,
We get it. You’ve got the best gams in show business. (Way better than that poser Xtina.) Do you think maybe you could put on some pants now? Please.
Love,
Erica
