Jezebel has an interesting take on V Magazine’s “One Size Fits All” photoshoot, in which a series of identical outfits are modeled by Jacquelyn Jablonksi (a “regular” model) and Crystal Renn (a “plus-sized” model). As model / blogger / Jezebel staffer Jenna writes: The way the entire shoot is structured to encourage the reader to compare Renn [...]

2009 — what a peculiar year for fashion, eh? I’ve witnessed just as many epic FAILS as major WINS, and it’s my pleasure to catalog them for your perusal. I also have a few predictions for 2010 … if my speculations prove correct, someone can buy me a snickerdoodle. 2009 FAILS: { Hosiery masquerading as pants. Listen [...]

Lately, I’ve been captivated by Season IV of LA Ink (inane shop manager Aubry Fisher notwithstanding). The tattoo artists on the show have the most incredible technique — their color tattoos shimmer like gems, and their black-and-white tats look like photographs. Annnnd High Voltage Tattoo proprietor Kat Von D ain’t too tough on the eyes. I [...]

I recently viewed An Education at The Landmark Theater in Uptown Minneapolis. Good lord, what a gorgeous film. Peter Sarsgaard plays David, a duplicitous-but-well-meaning playboy who falls in love with Jenny — a sixteen year-old schoolgirl. Sarsgaard retains enough youthful charisma to prevent the multi-generational romance from being outright creepy, while Carey Mulligan brings both [...]