When I read that this year's theme for the Met Gala was Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination this was my reaction (and that of many others): https://twitter.com/writerjax/status/992844433912664064?s=21 That's to say I expected at least a few fairly controversial looks ... for the most part, though, that wasn't the case. There are always some … Continue reading Met Gala 2018: Thou Shalt Not Offend
Museum Muse: Lessons in Design
The Feigenbaum Hall of Innovation in Pittsfield, Mass., (which I wrote about once), explores not just inventors but the way all types of new ideas are born. It changes its exhibits now and then to showcase new ideas and disciplines, and currently, it's focused on design in all its forms -- from graphic to interior … Continue reading Museum Muse: Lessons in Design
I really like 16 albums from 1988, for some reason
In their ongoing series of celebrating the world's favorite media as it turns 30, my friends over at Geek Salad Radio are tackling the music of 1988 this month. They're collecting personal Top Five lists to construct their final run-down for an upcoming 'cast, so I went Inter-searching to put together my own list. I … Continue reading I really like 16 albums from 1988, for some reason
Oscars Fashion 2018: Jennifer Garner and everyone else
The biggest Red Carpet event of the year (arguably) brings me great, escapist joy. I do, in fact, care 'what you're wearing,' and more importantly, who created it. Happily, this was a very colorful Oscars in terms of fashion, giving us a lot to review. So let's. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bf7xF6xDpMd/?taken-by=jennifer.garner First, let me say this: I generally … Continue reading Oscars Fashion 2018: Jennifer Garner and everyone else
Olympic Superlatives: Fashion Edition
I've always been a sucker for a parade, and for themed outfits. It stands to reason, then, that one of my favorite aspects of the Olympics is the unveiling of each country's official uniform at the opening ceremony, be they good, bad, or downright ugly. Plus, the parade of nations is every athletes' moment to … Continue reading Olympic Superlatives: Fashion Edition
