All That Glitters is ???
[Photos via American Apparel and Fashion Tribes]
Today we find ourselves in quite the quandary. When first we spotted a pair of black laméd legs, we guffawed and assumed the wearer had uncovered them in some Norma Kamali-obsessed vintage store. Our laughter lasted all of two blocks before we spotted another pair, this time in gold. And then another, and then slews of them, so of which went beyond metallic and into disco-glitter. Almost, we wanted to like them, but while we're all for risks, we like them to have reason. Fact: shiny+tight = immensely unflattering.
The evidence was overwhelming, or so we thought. But today, indulging in a Hills rerun at the gym, we caught a glimpse of the she-Pratt sporting American Apparel's black eel version. Hmmph, we thought. We hate the she-Pratt, really, we do, but we kind of aimed her leggings. Not, we think, enough to buy them, but we're no longer entirely sure. And thus, dear readers, we ask for your opinions. Does shiny+tight = immensely unflattering enough of the time to banish all thoughts of purchase? Are there indisputable rules that guarantee success? Let us know, and soon, because shiny+tight+hot+humid = not happening.
Vassili Verrecchia Shows Off His Favorite Things In His Paris Home
While his brother, Timothee, runs the NYC office, Vassili takes on the Paris-based side of things. To gain some insight to what inspires such a creative and entrepreneurial spirit, we asked Vass to show off some of his favorite worldly and sentimental possessions in his Paris home. See where Vass's travels have taken him...
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Notorious G
April 9, 2008
8:42pm
eh hem i happen to own the gold ones. they are only unflattering if you are an obeast.
lachiquitaloca
April 9, 2008
9:24pm
lol, I've grappled with the same dilemma. Here are my conditions 1) stick legs 2) cool, ratty but sort of fitted tee (pref vintage) 3) round-toe pumps or cute strappy sandals 4) small feet since I only have 3 and 4, you won't be seeing me with glittery legs any time soon
a friend
April 9, 2008
9:39pm
why do you hate Stephanie? She's actually a really nice girl. and you're right about her looking good in leggings.
pete
April 9, 2008
10:07pm
dude, girl's a total skank, but she does have sick legs
quin
April 9, 2008
10:13pm
leggings...like the poncho...is one of those fashion items that friends don't let friends wear...
emily
April 9, 2008
11:44pm
hah! that is so funny, I was just bitching about those leggings to my friend yesterday. they are heinous. end of story.
La Morena
April 10, 2008
12:56am
i own a pair in black, sans sparkles. haven't worn them yet ... wish me luck. oh, and stephanie pratt kind of sucks. or at least the way they've edited her makes it seem so.
Remy
April 10, 2008
12:15pm
Good luck! Those leggins are maybe not for me, but with legs like pratt, why not?
winny
April 10, 2008
1:33pm
it's something I've been struggling with myself, but I think that they're kind of ubiquitous now
missbrass
April 10, 2008
8:10pm
darling, I have the eel-skin high wasted and I love them! Granted my boyfriend hate to help me out of them.
elle
April 11, 2008
2:45am
shit, I was just putting my eel-skinnys (reg. waisted) on when my “friend” told me to read this. now I’m having outfit doubts. thanks U