My original title when I first glimpsed this photo was “Lady Gaga Tones it Down” because I just saw the black jumpsuit and sunglasses and thought “hey she looks pretty and normal today.”  But upon closer inspection I realized that she has giant shoulder pads that go up past her ears!!!
At this point I have decided that Gaga is a pure fashion genius because of her innovative style and artistic imagery in her costumes and music videos.  People can hate all they want, but she is a complete pop culture phenomemon at this point and only continues to grow every …read more

Oh darling…I usually consider Ashley Olsen to be the more fashionable twin, but unfortunately this dress she picked for the CFDA Fashion Awards last night is a bit of a contradiction. Such heavy, strict shoulders completely overpower her tiny frame. She looks like she is dressing up in her mother’s closet, not celebrating all things stylish and chic.
Considering how severe her red dress is, I’m even less impressed by the messy hair – so unlike Ashley to look so awkward and inept when it comes to putting an outfit together.Were she wearing something a little bit more youthful and playful, …read more

I have nightmares about shoulder pads making a comeback.
It’s not completely clear to me why my fashion fears are centered so fully on shoulder pads, but the thought of women climbing the corporate ladder one shoulder pad and tapered pant leg at a time…terrifies me. And yet somehow the worst possible incarnation of shoulder pads made an appearance during the Dolce and Gabbana Fall 2009 Collection Fashion Show.
Legandary supermodels, Eva Herzigov, accompanied by a very dour looking Claudia Schiffer,  will now be the emcee’ing my high fashion nightmares.  A combination of 80s power suit, Mad Men and Minnie Mouse…I’m floored…and …read more