Fractured Friday v. 02/01/2013

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Russian Dance troupe the Big Ballet bring their unique comedic take on classical ballet.

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From Sex + Design  -  Stair PornJovan Salamor and Steven Aponno.

From Sex + Design – Stair Porn
Jovan Salamor and Steven Aponno.

Love this from Valentino's Spring Collection

Love this from Valentino’s Spring Collection

Photographer: Izzet Beyazit Yıldırım

Photographer: Izzet Beyazit Yıldırım

Can't help but love this retro look.Sweet Susie Q Ginger Platforms by Deandri

Can’t help but love this retro look.
Sweet Susie Q Ginger Platforms by Deandri

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Fractured Friday V. 01/25/13

Love this video of British plus sized actor Lisa Riley & Robin Windsor jiving to ‘Hanky Panky’ on Strictly Come Dancing, and yes I love the dress.

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Did you know there is a term for the distance between your socks and your skirt in Japanese fashion?

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‘Zettai ryouiki’ is a term for a japanese fashion that translates roughly into ‘Absolute Territory’ or ‘Absolute Region’, which are catchall terms for any exposed legflesh between the tops of your socks and a skirt. Zettai ryouiki are excellent for cosplay, lolita, and just about everything. Even keeping (most) of your legs warm.

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Beth Ditto’s Craziest Outfits

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Last week I told you about the Edwardian Ball. I thought you might like to see my favorite photo so far.  45505_475594882478463_422759669_n

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Happy is a good vibe for peace_o

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Fractured Friday v.01/18/2013

Fractured Friday includes items that may not be FATSHION but are a variety of things that have caught my eye that I want to share with you.

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Screen Shot 2013-01-13 at 10.30.57 AM  OMG! A fabulous men’s fashion blog: Highsnobiety  Thanks for the tip Jenny Strauss.

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letters  Woman Within Fashion Glossary

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I am the Social Media Coordinator for Cool Neon.  They created this electroluminescent wire peacock costume for Katy Perry in 2010.  I had never seen the video before and I  liked it so much that I thought you might enjoy it too.

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dior_hc_aw07_0220_a1On CBS News Sunday Morning, a TV show I have been watching as long as I can remember, they did a review of Hats: An Anthology by Stephen Jones, an exhibit at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Massachusetts.  It was amazing and I want to share this hat in particular that Stephen Jones designed for Dior.  Each little “paint dab” is made up of 2,000 sequins.

Here is a must see video which was made when the exhibit was in New York:

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541746_10200420858110902_139194032_nLOVE is 20 feet high and the installation was created by my friends Laura Kimpton and Jeff Schomberg.

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Fractured Friday v01/11/12

My friend Catherine Gacad ask me to be a guest blogger on her “Money Monday” series because my husband and I retired early.  I worked in the financial industy for 35 years in addition to my husband, Tom Mingle, being a strong influence on my spending habits.  It is pretty basic advice. but I wanted to include it in case you were interested. Thanks for the invitation Catherine, I look forward to posting about other financial subjects.

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amberMy friend Amber Clisura, a blogger, a designer and one of my fashion heroes, is writing a “tutorial” on How to Dress for the Edwardian Ball.  I thought you might enjoy reading her piece about a very unusual event.

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The Four Seasons by Frederic Aranda – Christine Suppes wearing Chanel couture

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From Sex + Design          (With Levi Ripley)

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From Sex + Design  Can you believe this is a PENCIL drawing? Incredible!

More by artist Diego Fazio

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floating by Fat Girl Posing from Flickr

fat girl floating

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Happiness arises as a result of different causes and conditions. If you harm someone out of anger, you may feel some superficial satisfaction, but deep down you know it was wrong. Your confidence will be undermined. However, if you have an altruistic attitude, you’ll feel comfortable and confident in the presence of others.  Dali Lama

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