Style File: Taylor Swift

"My personal style is girly. I love dresses, high-waisted skirts and flirty little skirts with cute flowery things on them. I love headbands and old antique necklaces. I'm really into retro fashion like things that were beautiful then and can still be beautiful now in a more modernized way. I very rarely wear jeans because awhile back I decided that jeans make me tired, so I just wear skirts and dresses. I couldn't live without comfy cardigan sweaters because I get cold really easily. I'm always wearing a dress, so whenever I go inside where there's air conditioning, I'm the first one to get freezing cold, so I need something to put on top like a little wrap."

Taylor loves:

Topshop.com

Anthropologie.com

"Mary Janes go with everything."

bananarepublic.com

"Banana Republic has some really cool tailored jackets and blazers. I look for really preppy things."

forever21.com

"It's cool to go to Forever 21 and find something people compliment you on like it's designer."

urbanoutfitters.com

"I got a necklace I really like from Urban Outfitters: it's really long with a charm on the end of it."

"I'm inspired by how people dressed in the 60's and that beautiful, feminine energy of Jackie O. I like how faeries look with little dresses. I like sparkles. And glitter."

Taylor's tips for dressing your height:
1. "Keep an eye on length. Dresses made for regular heights can look like shirts on tall girls. Find styles that hit just above the knee or halfway up your theigh. Avoid cuts that sit at the top of the thigh."

2. Don't be afraid of high heels! I went through a phase where I wouldn't wear high heels because I felt like a giant giraffe. Now I wear heels. It's all how you carry yourself."

3. "Walk like a model. Throw your shoulders back at all times."

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Hey, I Couldn't Help But Notice How Much You Look Like Everybody Else!

Blog
* Nothing attracts men more than being nondescript! Title is from Mystery Science Theater 3000.

* I blogged every day this month. I deserve a damn reward of some sort. REWARD ME.

Awesome
* This dude duct-taped his plane together to fly home:

[Found at Unique Daily]
THEN HE FLEW IT HOME. He flew home via the power of duct tape and his own mad genius. That is awesome, so long as I do not have to be IN the duct tape plane. I don't think I'd handle that well. I dislike regular planes. WIthout duct tape.

Fandom
* Russell T. Davies and Joss Whedon, the two men who most consistently break my heart via television, are merged into a glorious collaboration of credits:

AND NO ONE DIES, SIRS. YOU SEE HOW NICE IT IS WHEN YOU DON'T DESTROY EVERYTHING GOOD AND PURE? ....I'm sorry. I watched the series finale of Dollhouse. And I just purchased Torchwood: Children of the Earth. These men are NOT on my good side.

Food!Fail
* I love junk food. I do. I think White Castle is the height of fast food, and if it's unhealthy, I will probably be first in line to eat it.
Hand over the french fries, and most of you will live.

But I do not delude myself into thinking fast food is healthy. Of course it's not healthy. That's the POINT. It's like when I went to a baseball game and they listed the calories for every food item. NO ONE on the planet thinks that a deep fried cheese-filled pretzel is good for you. But it is delicious.

Which brings me to Taco Bell. Taco Bell is good, NOT good for you. Taco Bell is delicious and delightful, and I would NEVER in a million years imagine it as being healthful. SO DO NOT TRY, OK?

WHAT? NO. LET MY FAST FOOD BE UNHEALTHY. IF I WANT HEALTHY, I'LL GO ORDER A FREAKING BAKED POTATO AT WENDY'S.
Click here to see a longer commercial, with full-commentary by the ISS. I'm going to go deep fry some butter.

Technology
* I have a slogan for the good folks at iPad: "For that heavy flow.... of information, use an iPad!" (Please don't send Steve Jobs to turn off my computer, I need it).
And the mockery continues, indefinitely:

See more funny videos and funny pictures at CollegeHumor.

How can you NOT? Here's a name: iTab, It makes me think of the soda, but at least I don't immediately think of women's feminine products.

Politics
* I really, really like Jenny Sandford, soon-to-be-ex-wife of Mark 'I Cry When I Get Caught Being A Complete Shithead' Sandford. His wife is a smart, classy woman. She did not stand beside her husband while he spouted a torrential flow of bullshit, and CRIED (I'm sorry, but it cracks me up. You are lying to EVERYONE, and leaving your state, which needs you due to economic FREE-FALL, and you go off to bang your girlfriend, you get caught, and you cry? Dude. At least have the balls to man up.). Jenny Sandford focused instead on her sons', and her own well-being, and refused to be party to her husband's pity parade.

I do not agree with her on many issues (or any, I think), but she is a very smart lady with morals and ethics and a sense of self, and I would be delighted if more women like her joined the political arena. At this point, with the parties so divided and everyone freaking out at the opposite side, I think it would be a nice change to really respect the person you're debating.

PS Her husband is the Nite Owl of American politics. He cries naked in his Basement of Shame.

Daily Hot Guy

[Tom Felton from the Harry Potter series, looking every bit the smug, condescending bastard from high school that you hated so much you totally wanted to make out with him... or was that just me? Smug, condescending bastards are sexy, in an angry way. Admit it.]

Dollhouse
* Look, I'm upset about Dollhouse getting cancelled, too, but this is hardly the time to- Oh, forget it:

[Found at Emails From Crazy People]
Priorities? Anyone? No?

Daily Icon

[Patti Smith, punk rock poet, lover of Robert Mapplethorpe, singer supreme, writer, political activist, and one of my biggest heroes. If Ms. Smith saw what had become of CBGBs, she'd rain down eternal hellfire and damnation on everyone involved. Plus she totally covered a Bruce Springsteen song, and lived in Jersey for a time. SO JERSEY WINS HA.]

Nostalgia!Win
* Remember My So-Called Life? Back before I hated Claire Danes, and back when everyone wanted to lose their virginity to Jordan Catalano? Great show. Anyway, then Claire Danes made me hate her through excessive suck, and Jared Leto stopped bathing, which is something only CERTAIN people can pull off. But lo, a change has come:

[Found at World of Wonder]
His hair may have distinct hints of Twilight sparkle!fail, but you know what? His outfit reminds me of David Bowie, so I am going to pretend Jared Leto is going to play David Bowie in a movie. That's right, I'm starting an internet rumor. Spread the word.

Movie!Fail
* Dear Matt Dillion:

NO.
Love, LV
PS You rocked in To Die For!

Want
* SHELVES FROM THE FUTURE:

[Found at Like Cool]
Well, not from the future, but techno-cool, yes? I'd like them. I shall line them with books by Stephen Hawking (who is, in fact, god). TRUTH.

OK, it's Sunday, it's cold.... yeah. I got nothing.
- LV

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Great Outfits: Iman

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Great Outfits: Taraji P. Henson

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Great Outfits: Rachel Griffiths

I can't hate Rachel Griffith's frumpy brownish pumps because she looks lovely in her sunbtle, yet gorgeous nude dress which gathers on the hip that perfectly compliments her skin tone. I am in love her her gold satin clutch.

Rachel Griffiths is stunning in this gorgeous champagne Lanvin Fall 2008 silk dress, Neil Lane jewels and Alexandra Knight silver envelope clutch. Gorgeous.

Rachel Griffiths is sexy here in her figure-glorifying LBD and cheetah lined satin coat.

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Great Outfits: Sandra Bullock

Sandra is lovely in her raspberry Alberta Ferretti gown.

Sandra is gorgeous in her vanilla tiered Dior gown. I love how her hair falls to the opposite direction of her asymmetrical gown. Her gold and turquoise jewelry is stunning.

This Michael Kors dress has an artful origami-like pintucked detail which gathers over the skirt creating an elegant draping and volume. I also love the asymmetric hem and the contrasting patent belt. Her look was paired with black Azzedine Alaia ankle strap platform heels. This dress fits Sandra because it is for a strong, confident and sexy yet chic woman and Sandra fits each check.

Sandra Bullock looked amazing wearing a very distinctive gold brocade Vivienne Westwood bustier dress which she paired with nude Brian Atwood “Maniac” Pumps. I’m loving that mahogany color of her poker straight hair.

Sandra Bullock is drop dead gorgeous in this stunning Bottega Veneta Spring 2010 strapless purple gown. Her hair was beautifully styled and her make-up was flawless. Lorraine Schwartz jewels were paired with this look. I am in awe.

I love the black fringe corseted Alberta Ferretti dress Sandra Bullock wears, but I think it fails to flatter her. Her black satin Casadei platform heels are to-die-for.

Sandra Bullock is chic in her black Alexander McQueen keyhole gown with bold shoulders and an electric blue embellished detail around the neckline.

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Great Outfits: Thandie Newton

Thandie rocks my world in this gorgeous Matthew Williamson Resort 2010 silk dress. Her look is almost a head-to-toe carbon copy of the runway look, but Thandie opted for a skinny gold studded belt instead of the wider runway belt, and she has a smaller bejeweled clutch. Nude cut-away ankle boots complete this stunning look.

I never liked this Clavin Klein Resort 2010 dress and I never will, but that still doesn't stop me from appreciating how awesome Thandie Newton looks here. She is just so great a putting a look together. The dress nude dress has embroidered detail through-out and a gathered detail on the hip. Her dress was paired with nude sandals, invisible make-up, a shimmering box clutch and a sleek updo.

Thandie Newton knows how to combine grace, elegance and sexiness and here she does jus tthat in her navy asymmetrical silk Chanel Resort 2009 dress. Thandie keeps things on focus with a black patent clutch and subtly glittering sandals.

This is my favorite dress that I am dying to wear and Thandie Newton did not betray its gorgeousness. This stunning and delicate rose pink chiffon Blumarine Spring 2009 dress was presented as a halter, but Thaccessories, but she didn’t need those to shine, her inner glow radiated for all to see.andie opted to wear it as an off-the-shoulder dress. Her exquisite look was completed with gold accessories, but she didn’t need those to shine, her inner glow radiated for all to see.

Thandie Newton is a joyous rainbow in her Jonathan Saunders Spring 2009 floaty dress with a layered skirt. She wore her dress with gold strappy sandals, and added a touch of crimson to her lips.

Thandie's style is fresh and fun, colorful and classy and she does not betray in this cool Erdem Fall 2008 stunning dress that is a piece of art. I love her Guiseppe Zanotti gladiator heels and purple clutch.

Thandie is stunning and sexy in her Egyptian-inspired Jasmine Di Milo gown with a sheer panel on the front, and slits on the bottom half, to show off her legs.

Thandie is stunning in this gorgeous hot pink Matthew Williamson ruffled layered dress.

Thandie Newton is amazing in this stunning ivory Marios Schwab Spring 2008 pearl spiderweb concoction. Thandie is gorgeous and she is fabulously flaunting that fact. Her stunning 5 inch heels and white clutch complement this look.

Thandie is classy and sexy in this mysterious Alexander McQueen Spring 2008 gown with a stunning bright punk band belt and lace sleeve on her satuin gown.

Thandie wears my favorite stunning Giles Spring 2009 silk printed dress. I am in love, but Tandie, baby, what is up with the hair?

I like this bright pink Preen dress and I like it on Thandie Newton. This dress has energy to it and badassness to it that is hard come by with the color pink. Thandie keeps the focus on her dress with trusty black patent Louboutin black slingbacks, and a gold-zippered patent black clutch.

Thandie Newton walked the red carpet wearing a black and white strapless Prabal Gurung Spring 2010 brush painted rose print draped dress. I wish she wore more inspiring pumps. I love how her hair works with this dress.

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We're Planning On Smacking Them Down Like The Hand Of God.

Blog
* This may be one of the best lines ever uttered on network TV. Title is from Glee, which needs to come back on right now, because I am bereft without it.

Whut?
* My uncle sent me this. I must have done something horrible that I don't remember. Because otherwise, this makes no sense:

WHAT THE HELL? No, you know what? I don't want an explanation. Just leave me alone. BRAIN HURTS.

Words of Win
* If your taser catches people on fire and ENGULFS THEM IN FLAMES, you are doing it wrong:

A man in Western Australia was engulfed in flames when police officers fired a Taser stun gun at him.

I know the dude was sniffing petrol, and that is illegal, but maybe just a warning next time? HELLO?

Moment of Win
* This makes me laugh long and hard, which is why I am doomed to hell for eternity and am generally a terrible person:

see more Epic Fails

Doctor Who
* Dear David Tennant: You are so fabulous and funny and sexy and brilliant that it is a little PAINFUL to think about you:

"You go into a supermarket and your face is on a cake and underpants. And all that's very odd. It's not what you imagine when you go to drama school, that you'll be commemorated in plastic and icing, and cotton."

Here's the full interview, and he's Scottish, you know. I just like reminding people.

Daily Hot Guy(s)

[Zachary Quinto and Chris Pine, AKA Spock and Kirk from Star Trek. You know, the original Spock/Kirk started the movement of slash fanfiction. Truth. I learned that in college. Yes, real college. Why is everyone laughing?]

People I Love
* I hate My Super Sweet Sixteen, and everyone affiliated with it, and the fact that it exists at all. However, Charlie Brooker's comments are so freaking funny that they made me laugh through the bitter, bitter tears of how doomed our people truly are:


Epic!Fail
* THIS WAS NOT A GOOD LIFE CHOICE, CHRIS BROWN:

[Found at Best Week Ever]
DON'T YOU PAY PEOPLE TO TELL YOU NOT TO DO THINGS LIKE THIS? Because I would take that job. First piece of advice? Go sit in a room until everyone has forgotten you. And I'd like my money in cash, please.

Daily Icon

[Xaviera Hollander, as requested by Iconic Icon Millarca. Xaviera is a call girl, madam, damn clever writer, and unapologetic BAMF. She broke taboos, and rocks leopard bikinis.]

Awesome
* This was shown to me by Stina, who is a genius and you should be nice to her out of fear, because she is going to rule the world. I get England. AND Wales. HA. Um, anyway, this is a video about knitting and jumpers. And goat penis:

I think I need to ask her for Scotland now too.

It is very cold out. Everywhere. YES EVERYWHERE.
- LV

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