As summer draws to a close, Fug Nation’s fancy turns to fall…and all the coats we get to buy. Unless you’re part of Fug Nation in the southern hemisphere. You guys are thinking about bathing suits and sundresses. Let’s all think about the following:
– If you’re in New York, and you are interested in being a fashion writer, it might interest you to know that ASME Next (the American Society of Magazine Editors’ organization for junior-level editors) is having a panel on Thursday, September 5th (the first day of Fashion Week) called “So You Want To Be A Fashion Writer?” and it is being moderated by yours truly. Fashion and beauty writers from Elle and Glamour will be on the panel, among others. If this appeals, check it out! (ASME)
– Madonna, of course, has started wearing a grill. Sigh. (Lainey Gossip)
– You will want to read this profile of Victoria Beckham which opens with her placing daisies in Harper Seven’s hair. She sounds like a smart, hard-working woman and a hands-on mom. It’s a good piece. (T Magazine)
– Cinderella re-imagined with Beyonce songs. Yes. (Lainey)
– Dear PeopleStyleWatch, thank you for bringing us shirtless photos of David Beckham. We love you. (People Style Watch)
– YES. Refinery29’s City Hall Weddings Slideshow is BACK. These are my favorites. (Refinery29)
– Pajiba’s list of 21 Random Celebrity Facts That Will Blow Your Mind DID IN FACT blow my mind. Claire Danes has a swing in her apartment! Damien Lewis is slowly driven insane by Phil Collins! Toni Collette faked appendicitis so well THEY TOOK OUT HER APPENDIX. (Pajiba)
– I just watched a three-minute video about monograms from J Crew and I’d do it again. It’s really charming AND educational. Also, I LOVE monograms. (You Tube)
– It’s time for the 7th Annual Vogue Liveblog, over at Glossed Over. (Glossed Over)
– I DO want to be able to just spray caffeine right in my face DON’T JUDGE ME. (Time)
– This profile of US Weekly fashion editor Sasha Charnin Morrison is so fun. (Fashionista)
– After being invited to a film festival in St. Petersburg, Wentworth Miller declined and came out in an open letter decrying Russia’s shameful new anti-homosexuality laws. (A) Good for you, Wentworth, and (B) Wentworth Miller is NOT AGING. He might actually be hotter now than he was on Prison Break. (Celebitchy)
– Warby Parker is now selling…a monocle. It inspires greatness at Avidly. (Avidly)
– This is an awesome, and very smart, look back at the style of one Special Agent Dana Scully. She’s ALSO a medical doctor, I don’t know if you’re aware of that. (Dazed)
