Move over, Mary-Kate and Ashley! There’s a new Olsen in town and she’s covering Bullett‘s October issue in a pink wig and even pinker lip. What are your feelings about the latest Olsen to emerge from the showbiz family?
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On the Net/Movies: Beauty & the Beast Remains Relevant.
From “Beastly’s False Fairytale” by Alex Leo on Jezebel:
“Unlike Ariel giving up her voice for love or Sleeping Beauty being woken by Prince Charming, this story has immediate and practical implications for our culture—especially for young girls trying to figure out who they are and what they ‘have to do’ to be accepted. The problem is that while the story sets the goal that the Beast stop judging people based on their looks and learn to see the beauty within, the male lead always ends up with a hot woman. It’s right there in the title! She’s a beauty and he’s a monster and I am confused. If the point is that he truly change and accept that looks are merely skin-deep, then shouldn’t he end up with a less-than-stunning partner?”
TV: Lumberjack Chic on Glee.
Geek chic, celebrity incognito and lumberjack chic are three of my favourite styles of dress. What are they, you ask? Allow me to explain.
Geek chic, noun. Combining a preppy style of dress with grunge. Think Marc Jacobs and Tavi Gevinson. NOT Rachel Berry. (Last night’s episode of Glee assured us that Rachel will never be seen as a fashion icon.)
Celebrity incognito, noun. Used to describe someone who is dressed like a celebrity on the run from the paparazzi. Any combination of oversized sunglasses, large takeaway coffee, layering à la Mary-Kate Olsen, and objects to obscure the face. Essentially, this is a term that cannot be described.
Lumberjack chic, noun. The advancement of traditional lumberjack garb, such as plaid and fur trimming, from the timber yard to the runway. DSquared² are a major proponent of this look.
Lumberjack chic, in particular, graced our screens on Glee last night as Rachel, Finn et al. belted out the “anthem” “Sing” by My Chemical Romance. Even Sue Sylvester got in on the action with a tartan version of her trademark tracksuit. Although I’m not so sure about Finn channelling his stepdad Burt Hummell with that red beanie…
Oh well; you can’t hold the plaid down.
[Girl with a Satchel] Cute & Chic This Week: Check, Mate!
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Mag Cover(s) of the Week.
It’s three for the price of one this week, with Mary-Kate Olsen strutting her stuff on three separate covers of US Marie Claire‘s September issue, accompanied by those childhood comments in the cover interview.
