Safe Sex, Sustainable Truths, and LBDs
After my USC talk I was guest judge of Project Condom – a student initiative to design outfits from unused condoms as a creative way to talk about safe sex. Lady Gaga meets Planned Parenthood. Brilliant.*
My LBD performed beautifully there & added Murakami-worthy character on the plane home. I was channeling Gwen Stefani Harajuku girl w/ a dash of retro school teacher. I was the last seated in an aisled row w/ a seeing eye dog – a fine yellow lab in training & a jilted Russian debutante. My time in extra legroom was short; I offered up my seat for a woman whom, according to the stewardess, was of the “high anxiety” variety.
Back in 7C, there was an unoccupied middle seat, perfect for letting my tulled crinoline pour forth over the armrests. It proved to be a most difficult piece for the safety features of this Airbus A319. An oncoming trail of men’s neckties passed down the corridor, each impeccably positioned, snug nooses around expressionless faces. First a burgundy w/ gray diamonds. Then a silver, navy stripe. Next an argyle of eggplant, olive, artichoke.
My own chunky silk ribbon – a satire of ties – loosely knotted, squid brains out, folded over effortlessly – with careless precision – the night before. 11:58PM. Admittedly so, my cerebrum of calamari (Cyberoptix) was the centerpiece that tied my outfit together. Blouse-Billy Reid; vintage cumberbund; tulled crinoline; Isabel Toledo by Payless “shooties;” print ankles socks-Stockingirl; glasses-Robert Marc.
*P.S. Speaking of PP, House passed a law not to fund family planning. Outraged? Sign petition here. I did.
Song I’m digging: Let It Fall by Lykke Li
Comments
I’m so in love with this dress! Beautiful. Glamorous. Perfect.
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*P.S. I meant to say up above but ran out of space – that speaking of PP, House passed a law not to fund family planning. Outraged? Sign petition here: https://secure.ppaction.org/site/SPageServer?pagename=pp_ppol_ws_I_Stand_with_PP&s_src=istandwithfeb2011afnatepst I did!
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Holy crap! I love it! Ties on ladies: A+++
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Wow! That second picture is too gorgeous for words! I’m really looking forward to this month 🙂
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I’ve never wanted any of the UP dresses. But I want this one soooooo much!!
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dang. you know how to dress!!
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Brilliant start to your month! Can’t wait to see tomorrow…
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Gorgeous details – fabric buttons and contrasting stitching…props to the design team.
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Fabric buttons and contrasting buttonholes…there’s some lovely design and tailoring happening with this dress.
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what’s not to love? even the socks rock. after much discussion re fabric, i’ll throw my five cents in; i love the sheen = added glamour
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Classy and quirky with just the right amount of sass. Well done. Can’t wait to get my hands on this dress!
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fantastic! wish i had the figure and face for this kind of look!
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So you’re a model. You’re a smart one. You can dress. You’re obviously compassionate. And woman, you look crash hot. Clearly, you’re winning here! (Don’t hate me for the ‘winning’ reference.)
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Glad you’re loving it!
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your close-ups of details are really nice! i always wish i could see closer shots of accessories and design features. a touch of menswear on pretty girls in pretty dresses can never be wrong. congrats on your speech!
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Ooo, just when I was losing interest… I’m paying attention again.
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This is simply amazing! Will this dress be sold?
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welcome! love what you’ve done today– got a good feeling this is going to be an outstanding month! just what UP needed. amazing charity and way to shout out PP
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Sharp and polished. You look well put together and the outfit is full of details and surprises without feeling overdone or fussy. Really nicely done. The cumberbund is a great touch – it almost feels obi-like.
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I asked for petticoats yesterday, and here they are! Ace! The fourth shot shows that the dress hangs longer than the petticoats… Is this adjustable at all? Sometimes I like a bit of cheeky peeking!
Would like to say that I am loving the close up shots of the details and accessories! and the tie is double plus good!
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I like. 🙂
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HOLY!!! I love this dress, I love your style, I love this month! Amazing all around.
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Beautiful! <3 I love what you've done here, and I'm pleased to find a fellow fan of Murakami's work amid the Pilots! This is a fantastic dress. <3
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I SINCERELY hope this dress is going to be sold. I NEED ONE.
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Oh Betty Anne – I absolutely love Murakami – but his novels are far superior than his short stories 🙂
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I would just love to have your outfit. I would buy it if I could and you could give what ever amount you want to fund your cause. I am all for all family and fair rights.
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NICE! You look very well and the outfit is full of details. You had the correct look for the dress and perfect attitude to carry on.
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