Thursday Links
Real Simple magazine and MSNBC have jointed forces, making compiling lists like ‘what to wear for your body type.’ If you are interested in being on What Not to Wear, Don’t read these. The list inludes a wrap dress – something that Diane Von Furstenberg has taught the world is flattering on virtually everyone.
It’s a big debate. To tuck in your shirt or not to tuck it in. Glamour.com looks a bit deeper into this issue.
The New York Times seems to have found a house that’s made entirely for recylced materials. 80% of the materials in the houses have been recovered from different construction sites. The eighth slide is pretty cool, showing the ceiling, which is made entirely out of picture frames.
So summer is drawing to a close. It’s sort of upsetting. Some of us aren’t ready to buy apple cider outside from a farmer’s market or at Reading Terminal. If fall is on it’s way if we like it or not, it’s probably best to check out some trends from InStyle.com.
Pete and Repeat
Philly U recently held a fashion show featuring designs by graduating seniors. Check out the up and coming talent.
While the First Lady likes to wear the designs of up and coming designers, and might even rock something created by a Philly U designer, apparently she committed a faux pas yesterday. Michelle wore a dress that she had previously worn! While I understand that she isn’t a cartoon character and isn’t meant to wear the same thing everyday, I also think she is allowed to have some repeats. I mean, the woman has been the First Lady for over 100 days, and in the spotlight for much longer. It’s only realistic that she’ll have some repeats.
However, there is an outfit that I think shouldn’t be repeated for a while. That would be the lack of attire sported by radio personality Michael Smerconish. Smerconish posed nude in Philadelphia Weekly in order to promote his new book. I mean, his bum isn’t bad. It’s just that if he continues to be naked, it’ll lose it’s effectiveness.
Earlier this week, there was a gala held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC. There were some interesting looks on the red carpet that are worth checking out.
Lastly, I came across the photos of a Swedish artist, Erik Johansson. He seems to specialize in photo manipulation, and while he’s not local his photos are intriguing anyway.