©Elga Fernandez Lamas
Spanish illustrator Elga Fernancez Lamas is a wiz at combining her love of fashion and her whimsical illustration style Continue reading
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Etsomnia™ Volume XI: Fail is in the Air?
et·som·ni·a (/etˈsämnēə/), noun, 1. a sleep disorder caused by obsessive Etsy browsing. 2. the surprising arrival of weird handmade merchandise ordered in one’s sleep.
Okay, I might have doctored this a little. However, the sideways kidney was already there.“No spring nor summer beauty hath such grace as I have seen in one autumnal face.” ― John Donne, who should prepare to be disappointed
Etsomnia™ Volume X: Project No Way
Welcome to Cracker Barrel. May I take your order? Vintage Oscar de la Renta ensemble which I consider proof positive that Oscar dabbled in some pretty hardcore illegal substances back in the day. Sold by the surprisingly self aware FabulousMessVintage
I need a frock. Let the hilarity ensue.
et·som·ni·a (/etˈsämnēə/), noun, 1. a sleep disorder caused by obsessive Etsy browsing. 2. the surprising arrival of weird handmade merchandise ordered in one’s sleep.
Painted Ladies
©Jessica Harrison
Lydia, oh Lydia, say, have you met Lydia?
Lydia the tattooed lady
She has eyes that men adore so
And a torso even more so
Lydia, oh Lydia, that en-cy-clo-pedia
Lydia, the queen of tattoo
On her back is the Battle of Waterloo
Beside it the Wreck of the Hesperus, too
And proudly above waves the red, white and blue
You can learn a lot from Lydia!– Harold Arlen
Etsomnia™ VI: The Wee Edition
Photo credit: Alice Hutchinson / FoterEt·som·ni·a /etˈsämnēə/ noun. 1. A sleep disorder caused by obsessive Etsy browsing. 2. The surprising arrival of weird handmade merchandise ordered in one’s sleep.
Wee /wē/adjective. 1. Little
Fashion Isn’t Pretty
That seems unsanitary. ©Michal Pudelka
Extra Girlie Bonus Post – Elie Saab Couture Fall 2014
©Elie Saab 2014
Marchesa and Carolina Herrera will now have to share my affections with Lebanese fashion designer, Elie Saab. Continue reading
The Many Loves of Iris Apfel
There’s nothing quite as satisfying as a fabulous, ballsy old lady. Continue reading
Disobedient Women
©Elle Magazine
“A cultural fixation on female thinness is not an obsession about female beauty but an obsession about female obedience.” ― Naomi Wolf
On Breasts and Martinis and Why I Should Shut Up
Years ago, I came up with the martini rule, which has gotten me in trouble nearly every time I’ve said it. Continue reading
An Attack of Etsomnia™ Volume I
et·som·ni·a (/etˈsämnēə/), noun, 1. a sleep disorder caused by obsessive Etsy browsing. 2. the surprising arrival of weird handmade merchandise ordered in one’s sleep.
Photo credit: Alice Hutchinson / Foter
Oh, Etsy, I wish I could quit you. Continue reading
Never, Ever Act Your Age, Part II
No Models Were Mauled During the Making of These Photos (We Think)
©Katerina Plotnikova
To Be Young and Talented and Nimble Again . . .
©Yanis Marshall
I Wanna Be a Lady Villain! I Wanna Be a Lady Villain!
Gowns Fit for an (Evil) Queen 
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NSFW UYWIPOA (Not safe for work unless you work in porn or advertising.)
A Tribute to McQueen (No, Not Steve.)
Best. Grandpa. Ever.
©Yuekou
Happy Oscar Day!
©Mediarun Digital
OBT fodder for sure! Continue reading
Coming in 2034: Mayhem Designs
©fashionbymayhem.com
My OBT 