Friday Faux Pas: Chanel Fall 2010

No, no, no! First the clogs, and now this? I never thought I’d say it, but I am doubting Karl’s vision! Fur pants? Really? Where the Wild Things Are was released last year, and Opening Ceremony has already done a fur-filled collection. The thing is, I almost expect Opening Ceremony to release an edgy-ugly-on-purpose collection, but it is not normal, to me, for the house of flipping CHANEL to have Chewbaccas strutting down a Parisian runway.

The furry suits, and high-heeled monster boots are making me want to poke my eyes out and never lay them on another Chanel thing ever again (okay, maybe not ever again). And though I give Karl Lagerfeld props for using faux fur instead of real, this collection (though there were some nice pieces) is one hot icy mess. No, no, no!

Photo Credits: www.style.com

Oscars 2010: Worst Dressed

Every year, thousands of fashionistas keep their eyes glued to their TVs in order to see Hollywood’s crème de la crème attend the biggest party of the year. You have to admit, we all watch for the dresses (well, and maybe for the Best Actor/Actress and Best Film too). And as with any party or award show, there’s the good, the bad, and the ugly. And while I won’t call any of the actresses in this post ugly, what they are in my books, is worst dressed of the Oscars 2010. You can agree or disagree in the comments!

First off it’s Sigourney Weaver. I love her as an actress and love her sense of humour (did you see her on SNL?)! But this dress, it just doesn’t seem very flattering on Sigourney. The red is too harsh against her skin, and it blends in with the carpet. If her point was to camouflage herself, she did that well. Other than that, it’s not a winner.

Next up is Charlize Theron. She is undoubtedly a beautiful woman, and I really tried to like her dress. If used right, the rosettes could be very coquette and cheeky. But this poorly pressed dress, looks like a cross between the ill-fitted (and fated) pink Gwyneth Paltrow disaster and Sonia Rykiel for H&M rosette bra, and not in a good way. To be fair, I wonder if I would hate it as much if Diane Kruger was the one wearing it? 

I also tried to love Rachel McAdams’ dress. The Canadian actress has always been one of my favorite Hollywood girls, but this dress does not belong on the Academy Awards red carpet. The length, the pattern, the fit. No, no, and no.

And last, but not least – SJP. It pains me to say this, because just like thousands of other twenty-somethings, I love me some Carrie, but from head to toe, Sarah Jessica Parker’s look was a huge miss. What was up with her hair? Couldn’t someone *cough*Tom Ford*cough* wet their hands and pet her on the head? It was so embarrassing to watch her present with that frizzy halo, harsh makeup, and that not-so-flattering dress on. And next to Tom Ford, no less. I kept screaming at the TV, and hiding my face behind my hands in humiliation…for her.

What about you? Did you love any of the above? Any other dresses that you absolutely hated? Share in the comments!

Photo Credits: www.fabsugar.com

The First Faux Pas of 2010

Lunch hour browsing at the local Forever 21 had led to an amazing discovery! Further proof of The Hilton family’s “fountain of talent”. These tees were designed by Paris and Nicky, and wouldn’t you just pay thousands of dollars for each one? I mean, I am sure Van Gogh and Da Vinci would cry sweet tears of joy had they ever been able to witness one of these…works of art!

Couldn’t they ask people that actually matter to design these charity tees? Someone with actual talent? Instead, F21 people decided to shoot the charity in the leg. Who wants to be associated with Paris Hilton, or wear her toddler-doodled designs? Though the sad, sad thing is…someone somewhere will want to spend money on this crap, because good taste is dead. Happy 2010!

The Last Faux Pas of 2009

2009 is officially over! But not before JLo could squeeze into the last faux pas of the year! Human hair jacket? Check. Sheer-ish crystal-adorned bodysuit? Check. Camel toe? Check. Making news all over the world for your god-awful NYE outfit? Priceless.

Photo Credits: The Cut

Chanel Clogs?

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I couldn’t wait until Friday for this one! At least in my opinion, Chanel Clogs from the fashion house’s Spring 2010 show are just plain ugly and definitely constitute a Faux Pas! What’s next? Chanel Crocs? Blasphemy! I don’t care if you put a Chanel, YSL, Balmain, or whatever other high-end logo on Crocs or Clogs, or even Birkenstocks…they all are major no-nos for me! What was Karl thinking??? I am certain, Coco would not approve! A Paris Fashion Week post is coming soon, but in the meantime, I am curious to know what your opinion on these shoes is. Is it a do or a don’t in your books?

Photo Credits: www.style.com

Peek A Boo

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As in, “boo at this awful dress thing”! Sometimes Rihanna’s outfits inspire me, other times they leave me baffled. Like the one above. WTH? She’s in Paris for PARIS FASHION WEEK…and she’s wearing that? With all of the resources, with all of the designer stuff that she could pick and choose from, she chose to wear that??? I’m not sure if she was going for the “outrageous” look, but this just looks plain tacky (and not in a good way). And don’t even get me started on the yellow mess on her head. Cruella De Vil wants her hair back!

Photo Credits: www.dlisted.com

Friday Faux Pas: Stephanie Pratt’s Face

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Today’s Friday Faux Pas comes courtesy of Stephanie Pratt’s face. If you are not a reality TV junkie, all you need to do is take a look at the pic above – the before and the after. Yes, that is the same person, and she is only 23. In my opinion, her “before” face was way cuter than her “after”. She now resembles a cross between a blow-fish and a blow-up doll – so not pretty! And the worst thing is that there are people in the blogosphere that are giving her props for doing this to her face, saying that she looks “more beautiful”. Well, if the definition of “more beautiful” is “more plastic-looking, with nothing unique or familiar left of her original face”, then yes…more beautiful. People suck!

Friday Faux Pas: People of Walmart

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People of Walmart  is officially my new favorite blog! The site has been glitching for the last few days, but you can still go ahead a check out its awesomeness! But be careful, it’s a lot like an eclipse…might hurt your eyes, but you just can’t look away! Below are just a few examples…You are welcome!

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Photo Credits: People of Walmart

Bits and pieces

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Heather Graham has a great body! But this dress, this dress is trying too hard. If the fabric moves just a couple of inches, everyone and their grandma will be able to see what some of us really don’t want to see, and that is a pantiless Heather Graham in a ripped dress. I mean, even if that’s just nude lining, the whole suggestion of exposing your front and rear bits like this is all sorts of tacky? As I said, trying way too hard. And didn’t she play a stripper/hooker in The Hangover too? Still in character?

Photo credits: www.dlisted.com

Wearable towel?

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Would you buy a towel with arm openings and wear it around as a dress on the beach or to pick up your morning paper? I can’t decide whether this is a genius idea, or one of the worst faus pas ever. People at Wearable Towel obviously think that this thing is awesome!

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A rare tulip

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It was cold in Ottawa last weekend. Definitely not cold enough to wear a duvet! She obviously didn’t think so. 

Question: would you rather be caught wearing a Disney (Little Mermaid, Rescue Rangers, etc, pick one) duvet, or have straw instead of hair? Hmmm…