Idols

I have a lot of blogs that I read daily - see all those on the link list right -------> there? That, and I still have many that I haven't added to the list yet but still click through.

There are certain bloggers that I get excited when I see them at the top of the list there, indicating they've updated. I decided to share a few.

1. Isabel of Hipster Musings

These are things Isabel likes: Grandpa cardigans, sequins, knits, black drapey things, band t-shirts, being more sarcastic than you. I think she was meant to be a teenager in 1992, one who sits in the back of the class reading Sassy under her desk, listening to grunge bands on her cassette player before MTV introduced them to them to the rest of the world. But then God screwed things up and stuck her teenage years in the 2000s (it's not so bad. we have the internet).
Greatest moment of my life: Isabel and I went to see the Pixies this summer - front row, baby - and at one point we simultaneously yelled "WE LOVE YOU KIM DEAL!" in which kim turned, looked right at us, smiled, and nodded her head a little. I think I saw into the future.


2. Mary of Hail Mary

Ok, imagine if Jackie O. was a 4'11 Nova Scotian redhead. Actually, Jackie O. comparisons do not do Mary justice. I really think she is going to save the world. I mean, her blog is only partially a style blog. Mary is dedicated to spreading the word and raising awareness for important issues (i.e., the Darfur genocide), and she finds ways to get her readers easily involved in these campaigns - be it twitter protests (used to draw attention to the cause) or lists of ways to be an activist. And despite the heavy issues, her blog remains optimistic and never fails to cheer me up. Specially the embracing Mondays. She was also the very first Worn Crush I interviewed for Worn.

3. Hannah of an Aesthetic Feast

She is the queen of playing dress up. And I'm not going to say that she's gorgeous, even though she is, because whenever anybody says anything about Hannah they always mention how gorgeous she is even though she's way more than a pretty face. She has the neatest tastes. And she's just a really cool girl. One time on the bus I kicked her in the shin with my heels and ripped her tights, and she didn't even get mad at me. It was an accident, for the record.

4. Laura of Luna Supernova

Luna Supernova has just a very carefree attitude towards fashion and blogging and always looks like she's having so much fun. She reminds me of a character from the cast of Skins (minus all the craziness). Her blog is like a sugar rush.

5. Eline of A Fluffy Blog

My favourite comment from any of my blog entries ever is from this girl, and it goes like this:
I get some horrid insults thrown at me as well but I'm having fun dressing up weird, just as you. Why should people like you and I change OUR appearance to please others? I honestly think it's really fucking sad for people insulting us. I can not believe their world is so closed-minded and simple that you're not allowed to dress up in whatever the hell you want. IT'S JUST FUCKING CLOTHES MAN. It really doesn't matter in the long run.
Her inspires me to take risks with what I wear and reminds me daily to have fun with my clothes. And she really likes Bob Dylan and cats and always recommends good books to read.

6. Belle of Fashion Pirates

Belle likes to hide in trees and spy on people and make notes, and then tell an entire room of people about it at conferences while representing Teen Vogue. Also, she wears the craziest shit. She's kind of awesome.

7. Marisa of Miss Thumbelina

Her blog is so beautiful and magical, and it makes me sad for the lack of fairy whispers on mine. Why can't I have any fairy whispers? Anyway, she's an insanely talented artist and makes every one of her blog entries seem like a fairy tale. I always crave tea and classic literature when I visit her page.

8. Ariana of People on Parade and Amy of Love Always, Amy




Their blogs aren't actually related at all, I'm just putting them together because I know both these girls from high school. Ariana has more of an art blog - she's crazy talented and posts progress pictures of different projects she's working on. And she had some pretty cool halloween costumes. Amy is a smart classy lady, which is always nice in outfit blogs. She has some smart classy outfits. Yay Amy!




Okay, now some disclaimers :
1. This list does not include all my favourite blogs - far from it. These are just a bunch I grabbed and think are underrated. Believe me - I love me some Susie, Queen Michelle, Tavi, Jane, Camille, etc. but do I really need to hype them up for you?
2. If anybody wants their picture taken down, please don't hesitate to tell me. In fact, you don't even need to say anything. Just comment with a "2" and I will take your picture down.


Fitz

David Bowie reacts to the whole Luella thing

"Luella Bartley, the Warwick-shire-born designer integral to the recent rejuvenation of British fashion, has become a surprise victim of the recession. Her eponymous label has been forced out of business after one of its main suppliers closed."

Source





I know, David Bowie, this is sad news indeed.
In order to take your mind off it for a bit, here is Elizabeth's amazing recap of Lady Gaga's Bad Romance video. I probably don't need to tell you this (since I'm sure you already watched it a million times)but Gaga wears head to toe Alexander McQueen in it.


If there are two things that I like, it's Luella and McQueen.

If you'll excuse me, I'll be cramming as much Chaucer as I can in the next few hours. These next few weeks of school are going to be crazy - did I not just finish midterms like, two weeks ago? I still need to pick a thesis for my Comics and Cartoons essay.

Fitz

(psst: I had one of my friends from high school write a short piece for Worn - about Victoire, no less! I love it when my worlds collide like that. You should check it out!)

right now.

Artwork by Charles Addams
I've definitely mentioned him before on this site, but he is a favorite of mine. At home we have a giant book of cartoons from the New Yorker that I love to flip through; his work is so funny in a creepy way and just slightly unsettling. (Plus I already had these pictures on my computer and I'm lazy).













The Boswell Sisters
Today when I should have been studying I worked on this scrapbook/epic zine I'm making for my best friend's birthday in December (I should post scans, y/y?) I've been listening to the Boswell Sisters as my soundtrack as I pursue the complicated task of cut and paste. It's a mellow break from dealing with stuff like my Astrophil and Stella essay (thinking gives you wrinkles!)
(I'm kidding, I swear.)




Being a Zombie for Worn's Slow Dance of the Living Dead



I'm terrifying, I know. My costume started off as being Edie Sedgewick inspired and then ended up....somewhere else? (For the record, I had tights and dangly earrings). Like I said, I am lazy. I did find an Andy Warhol to dance with during the Velvet Underground's Chelsea Girls, though.

More Wornettes from that night:






The last one is copy editor Kate - and yes, she happens to be covering Issue Nine. It's quite a good issue, if I do say so myself (doesn't it remind you of a Sassy cover?) and it happens to be on sale now at the Worn website. Hintedy hint hint.


x. Fitz

Updates later, Betty Boop cartoons from the 1930's now

I have to do an essay for my Comics and Cartoons class and still haven't picked a thesis statement, but I think it's going to involve Ms. Boop here.

Fitz

I F*ing Love This Holiday

Obey the rules.

Break 'em & The Great Pumpkin's coming for your ass! :)

Girls in Glasses

Recap of Teen Vogue's Fashion U to be posted - soon? Pardon me, lovely readers, I am in the middle of midterms (wish me luck, y/y?)
Until then, here's a photo I took at the blogging seminar. Hannah (left), was my partner in crime attending the seminars (and sharing an elevator with Derek Lam!) whereas Julia and the always awesome Belle were actually teaching the seminar, because they're superstars and all.



xx Fitz