Category Archives: Women men and fashion

Oh That Awful Madonna-Whore Complex

Posted on March 9, 2017 by Sir Barken Hyena

Sir Barken Hyena writes: I come from good old WASP/Athiest stock so I don’t think I ever even encountered this odd phrase until I was in my twenties. I thought it baffling. An early exposure was Tess. Dude she’s beautiful … Continue reading →

Posted in Personal reflections, Sex, Women men and fashion | 3 Comments

Juxtaposin’: Girls Dancing

Posted on August 30, 2016 by Blowhard, Esq.

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Posted in Movies, Sex, Women men and fashion | Tagged Cyd Charisse, Margaret Qualley, Nicholas Ray, Spike Jonze | 1 Comment

“Dior and I” (2012)

Posted on August 4, 2016 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: I thought this was a not-bad documentary about fashion designer Raf Simons, the Belgian who took over as creative director for the storied House of Dior in 2012. The movie focuses on the beginning of Simons’ tenure, so … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies, Women men and fashion | Tagged Calvin Klein, dior, Fashion, Frédéric Tcheng, Raf Simons | 1 Comment

Mouth Wide Open, Hillary Edition

Posted on August 4, 2016 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: Ann Althouse asks one of the really pressing questions of our day: “Is there some reason why Hillary keeps doing this gaping-maw face?” There are lots of funny and maybe even valid comments on her posting. I’ve … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics and Economics, Trends, Women men and fashion | Tagged Ann Althouse, Hillary Clinton, mouth wide open, trends | 4 Comments

“The First Monday in May” (2016)

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: I semi-enjoyed this new documentary about the annual exhibition and fundraising gala for the Metropolitan Museum’s fashion wing. Every spring The Costume Institute mounts a major exhibit that opens on May 1st with a lavish party attended by … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies, Women men and fashion | Tagged Andrew Bolton, Andrew Rossi, Anna Wintour, documentaries, New York City, The Met | 1 Comment

Why Wasn’t I Invited?

Posted on November 20, 2015 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Dita knows how to throw a tea party. Photo stolen from her FB page. Related Ms. Von Teese was previously our pick for Naked Lady of the Week. The photo above was shot in the penthouse of Los … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Sex, The Good Life, Women men and fashion | Tagged Dita Von Teese | Leave a comment

The Male Hug

Posted on November 1, 2015 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: I’m curious about where visitors stand on the way that so many guys these days, on greeting each other, routinely give each other a great big bear hug, as though they haven’t seen each other in decades. Me, I’m much … Continue reading →

Posted in Trends, Women men and fashion | 7 Comments