Please Stop Saying That

I loved this book. Did I mention this before? I don't know if I LOVE Kelly Cutrone but I definitely respect her. She's been through some crazy stuff and has come out of it on top. She seems like an amazing mom and a really great/scary woman to work for. I really recommend reading this.

Kelly was in Bryant Park today talking and signing copies of her book. Obviously I missed it, but trusty Racked has all the scoop. Something she said that really stood out for me was this:

"Editorial, magazine, we are going to say buh-bye to them as we know them. They will still exist but everything is on the internet."

Honestly, I'm so sick of hearing this. I love the internet-I blog, I tweet, Four Square, Facebook, you name it, I'm on it. But what I really love is a magazine, a book, PAPER. Nothing will ever replace the smell of a new, or old, book. Nothing will take the place of going through a huge magazine pulling out your favorite parts and putting them on your wall (I still do that.) There's nothing better than devouring pages and pages of new clothes with amazing layouts. Am I in denial or will print media never go away? Maybe it's happening, but I just don't want it to. If someone offered me a job online tomorrow I would take it, writing is writing, but my passion is in print.

What do you guys think? Will everyone have iPads soon and magazines will cease to exist?!? :(

Urban Outfitters Not-So-Secret Conservative Ways

It's really disappointing when you find out that a company you frequently give money to, for lack of a better word, sucks. When I learned more about Whole Foods' asshole president, I boycotted as long as I could. I eventually gave in but almost always choose Trader Joe's instead. We do the best we can as consumers. It seems like every other day something more icky comes out about Urban Outfitters. I'm not ignorant; I don't actually think UO is a super respectable company, but come on. Have you seen the new "Eat Less" tee-shirt? Urban has taken it off the website but according to Huffingtonpost.com they can be found at many NYC stores. I know they are trying to be ironic and "cool" but it's a little gross, right? I personally don't think it's funny and I tend to think a lot of inappropriate things are funny.

Picture via Huffingtonpost.com

This is just one of a list of sketchy things UO is pulling. The Frisky was one of the first media outlets reporting on the company using "Obama/Black" to describe a color of a shirt. Eew.

Through The Frisky I also learned about Urban's lack of support for marriage equality and their misogynistic men's tee.

What are your thoughts? Will any of these things make you shop at UO any less? Do you at all now? Vote in my poll!

Met Gala 2010

The Met Ball is ALWAYS better than the Oscars fashion-wise. There are more interesting people making daring choices. The attendees of the Costume Institute Gala rock some seriously amazing ensembles. Let's start with the Queen:

Co-host Anna Wintour in Chanel looks great super blond. The dress works...only on her.

Co-host Oprah in yummy Oscar de la Renta.

I want to touch it.

I can already hear the haters but I think Margherita Missoni's Missoni dress is awesome.

The bodice is quilted and backless and the headdress is so interesting. She has great personal style!

It's exciting that Sarah Jessica Parker is in beautiful Halston.

She's now the chief creative officer of Halston Heritage.

I'm not always her biggest fan but I LOVE this Valentino gown on Kate Bosworth.

DI. VA. Jennifer Lopez in Zuhair Murad

I don't really like her hair but the dress is SO pretty on her.

Chloe Sevigny is definitely one of my Best Dressed in Proenza Schouler with KILLER platforms.

I knew Gisele Bundchen was wearing the amazing Alexander Wang as soon as I spotted this dress.

That being said, not a fan.

I know she'll be on every "Worst Dressed" list, but I really like Kristen Stewart in Chanel.

I think it works and used the sheer trend in an interesting way. I hate her hair though. And I'd like to see her smile ONCE.

Anne Hathaway looks like an urban princess in this beautiful Valentino dress.

Now will she please stop saying that she doesn't think she's pretty?

I don't understand who let Tiny Fey wear this YSL jumpsuit.

It would have been amazing on say, Blake Lively, but it feels flat on Tina.

The legendary Iman schools the young ones in Prada.

Bathrobe twins Vogue's Andre Leon Talley and Woopi Goldberg in Chado Ralph Rucci.

Kooky, crazy, and perfect for them.

Serena, er, Blake Lively in Marchesa.

Her body rocks but does she always have to show the whole thing?

Diane Kruger can do no wrong in simple but sexy Calvin Klein.

At first I didn't like it, but now I realized I'm just jealous that it would never work on me.

Grown-up Emma Watson in custom Burberry.

It's so interesting close up! (I mean, zoomed in.) I guess it pays to be in the ads.

I love that Gwen Stefani is wearing a dress from her L.A.M.B. collection.

I don't love that it looks like she forgot to take off her black bra.

I know Jessica Biel would rather be climbing a mountain, but this Ralph Lauren Collection gown is crazy flattering and stunning. Justin looks...hot but boring.

Sienna Miller's Emilio Pucci dress reminds me of my senior prom dress. Her shoes ROCK though.

Cute, but always the same, Taylor Swift in all Ralph Lauren Collection.

Zoe Saldana is perfection, while a bit TOO skinny, in Calvin Klein.

I adore navy on the red carpet.

PERFECT arm candy, Joshua Jackson in Calvin Klein.

LOVE.

Liv Tyler, Stella McCartney, and Kate Hudson in Stella's designs.

They all look just OK separately but I think for some reason they look amazing together. The dresses compliment each other really well.

Katy Perry's Cute Circuit dress lights up!!

I kind of think it's amazing. Flattering AND fun.

Kirsten Dunst's Rodarte dress is pretty but wtf is on her feet?

Maggie Gyllenhaal in a really cool Louis Vuitton gown.

I love the sporty/dressiness of it.

I go back and forth on liking Christina Hendrick's L'Wren Scott dress.

The style and cut is amazing but I think maybe it's the color I'm having trouble with.

Emma Roberts looks cute and her age in head to toe Marni.

I hate when young girls dress too old, cough cough, Taylor Swift.

I can't even focus on Eva Longoria's Marchesa dress because of the horror that is her make-up. There's nothing else to say. Shudder.

I'm obsessed with Nicole Richie in Marc Jacobs.

She looks so pretty and young, but still edgy.

Rachel Bilson is wearing one of my favorite dresses of the night in Louis Vuitton.

She's a skinny girl and this makes her look like she has curves. I love the shorter length and her hair is perfection.

Now Rachel Weisz's custom made Oscar de la Renta dress looks almost exactly like my junior prom dress. That's not really a bad thing. The color looks SO good on her and she looks 7 feet tall. And happy. Thank you!

January Jones looks ridiculously hot in YSL. This is bold make-up done right.

I hate to end on a low note, but Rosario Dawson looks too sugary sweet in Giambattista Valli.

She's stunning with an amazing body but this dress does nothing on her.

I know I left some out but they were the ones I didn't feel anything about. Did I leave out any of your favorites? Renee? MIA? Pick for your Best Dressed!

pics from justjared.com and MrJayManuel on Twitter

Bye Bye Brenda

Brenda went home this week on ANTM and although she was definitely one of the weakest, I think Alasia should have left. This picture was horrible. Keep in mind, she was supposed to be a model on the subway.

She's cute and has potential but she has maybe one of the worst personalities of any girl ever to be on the show. She fights with everyone. She screams at the other girls saying, "I know where you sleep!" I would be scared to live with her! She's beyond ghetto and fully admits it. She makes me uncomfortable to watch and there is no way she'll be a Covergirl. Come on Tyra, seriously? Enough.

Her only friend in the house, Angelea, won the challenge with pic.

It's really not that great. She's also crazy (a quote this week: "It's hard to live with a bunch of girls, especially females") so I know I see her differently than the judges. These 3 are my top picks this week.

Alexandra is beautiful and looks totally like the UES girl she was trying to be.

I'm pretty sure Raina could work right now.

Krista is stunning! And so classy. I want to hang out with her.

The others were just OK.

Anslee is pretty blah all the time.

I usually really like Jessica but her "club goer" look is really flat. She's not usually this plain looking.

Who do you want to win? How great is Andre Leon Talley as a judge?

Springtime Clogs

Alexa Chung in Chanel clogs

Left, Chanel, Right Louis Vuitton

What do you think about the clog trend for Spring? I'm leaning towards liking them but I'm still not sure. Are they hard to walk in? Does your foot fall out? Will I look shorter? I do love me some clunky shoes with pretty spring clothes so they could work. Here are some I found that are more affordable. Like?

I NEVER thought I'd wear anything by Ugg. But these are cute, right? And they are short enough to walk in and the nude color will make my legs look longer. I just wish they didn't say the brand on them. They do have size 5! Major plus. $130 at Zappos.

The always on trend Steve Madden. $140

Colin Stuart Victoria's Secret $58! But the 4.5 inch heel is a little much, yes?

Twelfth St. by Cynthia Vincent at Shopbop.com I know $350 is not exactly affordable but they're amazing! I'd wear them to bed, I swear. Of course, the smallest size is 6.5. Grrrrrr.

Now I'm getting excited and am jumping on the clog train. Coming?