WTF??: Amber Rose

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My ambivalence toward Amber Rose, whose overnight celebrity is as capricious as her taste in clothing, was beginning to wane until I came across this recent pic of her leaving Villa Lounge in West Hollywood last weekend. I say, “do you”, but I can’t help but wonder why anyone would purposely be out and about looking like an Oompa Loompa with titties. Aside from abusing a bottle self-tanner, the girl goes out of her way to match her unoriginal hair with those omnipresent leggings, played-out watch, pack of Newports AND sunglasses that, for some reason, she decides to wear at night (I still don’t get it). You can take the girl out of Philly but you can’t take tacky out of the girl. Ford Models would not approve.

RANDOM COOL: Polaroid Mirror

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Though an archaic pastime, the Polaroid picture has become as ubiquitously cool as Ray-Bans, as I’m sure every hipster is keenly aware of. So I don’t know if Colin O’Dowd’s vinyl-framed, true-to-size design capitalizes on, or pays homage to America’s favorite instant photo. Nonetheless, this 107x8mm mirror is clever and stylishly minimalist, if not practical.

STREET HEROES: Edge Meets Glam

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I love, love, love this dress…besides the fact that it’s grey, the unstructured and simplistic design is to die for. I also love how its complimented by bold accessories: smoky eyes, chunky bracelets, daring open-toe lace up booties, and a simple black clutch. I could definetely see myself wearing this to fashion week. Front row, bitch.

THE BASHED: Cap-Sac

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No matter how hard you try, functional compartmentalization will never be fashionable. Furthermore, is it really too much to go out of your way and use pockets? A small purse, perhaps? The Cap-Sac was created to alleviate such inconveniences and is basically an even lamer reincarnate of that horrifying phenomenon, the fanny pack. I don’t care how many pockets it has or how many blinding colors it comes in, it does not conceal the fact that its just plain offensive. People who would find this cool:

Shortsighted hipsters who can say they wore it first.

Middle Americans—the kind who wear high waisted, tapered jeans out of necessity.

Blind people.

BEAUTY SPARK: Heather Gray Nails

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As of late I’ve become a gray junkie. My affinity for this humble neutral has resulted in an excess of gray pieces in the form of t-shirts, tanks, blouses, hoodies, jeans, shoes and so on. So imagine my elation after discovering Rescue Beauty Lounge’s Concrete Jungle—a matte, heather gray lacquer that is as edgy as it is versatile, and would go great with my slate, scoop-neck tunic. Although it’s a basic hue, it is nonetheless unconventional and has that eclectic appeal that more adventurous ones would flock to. Another reason to give done-to-death black a rest.

I DIE: Melody Ehsani Watch Ring

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The last time I saw a ring/watch combo was probably around the 6th grade when they were considered a cheap novelty, were most likely to be found in one of those grocery store bubble gum machines and, 9 times outta 10, didn’t actually tell time. But after coming across these lovely little baubles from urban jewelry designer Melody Ehsani, I cannot wait to get my hands on one. With an emphasis on creativity, Ehsani’s finger pieces are flashy without being tacky and come in an assortment of styles: The Rolee, The White Diamond, The Cartee in silver and The Cartee in gold. Any one would make for a fun, hip, not to mention practical, accessory.

Ghetto Fashion Don’t No. 284

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While rapper T-Pain has the gall to sport a 10-pound, 197-karat, $410,000 chain, I hang my head in shame. Really?? When the nouveau riche run amok, they make fools of us all. I hope he gets a herniated disc from wearing that shit.

ADDICT: Emma Watson for Burberry

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Little Hermoine goes from Hogwarts to haute couture as the face of Burberry’s fall 2009 campaign. This is a first for 19-year old Emma, as this is her first major modeling gig, and I must say she does well for a novice. Shot by Mario Testino in central London, Emma looks every bit the grown-up with her sultry makeup, nonchalant pout and wisp of a hairstyle. This represents a shift for Burberry since the brand is known for casting actual models throughout previous campaigns–Lily Donaldson, Rosie-Huntigton Whitley, Agyness Deyn—and it seems as if they’re conceding to the celebrity-as-spokesperson angle. I say let actors be actors and vice versa, but when it works…