Throwback Thursday:Rocket Dog Platform Flip Flops

Yesterday I saw this picture of Rihanna in platform Alexander Wang boots. And while they are quite ugly,  they immediately took me back to the 90's when not only were these types of boots trendy, but every shoe had a platform. Yes even including your flip flops.  So I decided to take a trip back with Rocket Dog and Roxy to track down such amazing footwear.

Don't lie, we all had them.  In multiple colors, shapes and heel sizes.  And in case you are worried, you can still buy them, as Rocket Dog and Roxy are still going strong. Although after perusing the websites, Roxy seems to have settled on the more traditional flat flip flop, which is far more current these days.

Rocket Dog Flip Flops

Now for your viewing pleasure and shoe montage of my college years:

How many of these did you own.  Pretty sure I had them all...wonder what ever happened to those??? The are probably next to all my Puma tennis shoes I had, in every color too.  Ah, the good old days.

BREAKING FASHION NEWS: A Robe can replace your OLD Winter Coats

I swear, I am not doing this on purpose.  But generally when I see a picture that causes me want to comment, I do, if not at least to myself.  So Rihanna, an already blogged about fashion victim this week, is back for Round 2.

I know we have all had nightmares about leaving our house naked.  Okay, I am pretty sure I have not had that particular dream, but you always see it on TV shows or movies.  So work with me here.  But as soon as I saw this picture of her in this coat going to dinner in Los Angeles, I immediately thought of the robe I got for Christmas.  And then wondered...why is she wearing hers out in public?

This is pretty much how I look every morning in my front yard trying to water my plants without my neighbors or random strangers seeing me in it.  And she wore this out in public.

Hmmm, how to save the outfit???

Maybe if she had a longer skirt, pants, a dress...anything that would make me think she had something on underneath.  All I can wonder now is, what's under the coat?  Or is it like High School graduation and she lost a bet and had to flash the whole restaurant? I will give her the benefit of the doubt and say she has a lovely ensemble on underneath, classy and all.

Rihanna, not quite sure how often I have posted about you.  I can think of at least four separate times, which is better than some, worst than others.  But it might be time to go for more drastic moves.  I previously told you to destroy your last dress, the pink loofah.  I think you should start thinking that it might be time to FIRE your fashion consultants.

And in case you are wonder, no, I do not plan to wear my Betsy Johnson pink and white bow robe out in public this weekend. Well at least not without pants underneath it!!!

A lovely Valentines Day Gift: Luxe Fleece Bow Robe

Has anyone seen my Loofah?

Last night was the Grammy Awards, with the usual culprits in attendance. I won't talk about how Kanye West gave his point of view, whether we wanted it or not.  Or I won't mention Madonna's matador outfit. Or Iggy's birds nest braid on top of her head.  Nope, the texts I received most comments on about the Grammy's (which I did not watch), were about Rihanna's outfit...or the pink loofah she wore.

She definitely gave pretty in pink a new meaning.  Wow...that is poofy!  Questions I was immediately asked where:

1. Did she go in the limo like that?
2. How does she sit down?

Maybe she didn't sit all night. And maybe she caught a gust of wind and flew to the awards show, leaving the limo at home and saving a few bucks.

Hmmm, how to save the outfit?

The color itself was very pretty on her.  And the top of the dress. And that is all the good I can say. From there down...it literally goes down hill.  I have attached a picture to the right of a loofah, for those of you who may not know what one is.  Yes that sponge thing in your shower that you use to rub body wash on you is called a "Loofah."  It is not something you should wear as a dress.  The only thing that could of made this even worse, would be a matching pink loofah clutch.  Although maybe that would of helped too?

Rihanna, I have somewhat questioned your style in the past, per recent posts. And your decisions maybe a little more, I won't even mention round 2 with Chris Brown.  But this is pretty bad.  I would say BURN this dress immediately.  Because even if it was awful, you didn't even wear it best, this girl did:

Here is a video on how to make your own.  You are welcome America!!!

ALERT: Missing Pants found...WITHOUT the owner in them

Do not be alarmed...well maybe a little bit.  Rihanna did not really lose her pants, I guess she just chose to go without them.  But I guess at this point we are lucky she put anything on?  And here is another celebrity (see previous examples of Christina Aguilera who was seen on 'The Voice' sans bottoms) who have believe underwear make acceptable outerwear.  

And no she isn't on the way to the beach and this is just a fancy cover up. She thought her scallop-edges black underwear and sheer dress would be enough.  Even we don't need to be Superman with x-ray vision to know this isn't what should be worn in public. And does anyone think Crazy Gypsy Lady too? Its the hair right? Please don't cast a curse on me for writing this...

Hmmm, how to save the outfit?

I don't think you even need to like fashion to get this one right.  Say it with me...WEAR BOTTOMS.  That you can't swim in.  A short mini skirt, short shorts, heck even boy shorts would of been better than this.  I am not saying she can't pull this off, but should she?

So Rihanna, I am gonna say that even while you may be on vacation, you shouldn't relax too much and skip proper dressing etiquette.  Somewhere, Joan Rivers would of had a field day with this on her celeb fashion show.  RIP in Joan...your fashion jokes (although pre-written) many times were hilarious and true.  So Rihanna BURN this outfit, its not cute at all...you have got plenty of money to buy something anything else!

Couldn't Anyone of Helped a Brother Out?

I came to the realization, as I fast forwarded through this last weekends MTV Movie Awards, I might be a little too old to continue to watch this.  But why not skip through 2 hours of 'Hunger Games' loving and watch the few key items I wanted to see.  1) The Paul Walker Tribute 2) Eminem with Rihanna singing Monster and 3) Channing Tatum receiving the illustrious Trail Blazer Award.  Okay so maybe that wasn't my intention, but those were pretty much the three things I watched.

During the Speech

But as I sat thinking how cute Channing was, something really bothered me.  Jonah Hill, co-star in 21 and 22 Jump Street, presented the award to "Chan."  (Side note: I have also decided I own enough of his movies, I get to call him Chan too) But while he was, we will call it, roasting Channing, he set the award on some steps that were covered in soot.  So when Channing finally got the award, his black jacket was a mess. 

The whole 3 minute or so speech, I found myself watching to see how bad it got.  And waiting to see if his wife Jenna would try to point it out to him.  Not sure how, but isn't it your duty to try? I mean you are married to Channing Tatum. I would of.  Anyways front and back the poor guy covered his jacket in the ashy mess.

After the Acceptance

Now while this isn't a typical "Hmmm, how can we save the outfit" post, I was kinda shocked to see that even backstage, while taking pictures with the wife, it was still all over him.  Couldn't anyone of helped him out?  Surely wardrobe was backstage to help with "wardrobe malfunctions."  Alas, this did not happen and the soot filled photo ops continued.

Oh well, maybe I am just a little overly-sensitive about it.  But wondered if anyone else sat at home wondering, "Couldn't anyone of helped a brother out?"  Too bad you didn't marry me Chan...maybe next time.  (I'm Kidding)

Rihanna-Singer turned Military Guard?

I think its fair to say that singer/now actress (although I don't know if a role in the bomb Battleship constitutes an actress title-but I will allow it) is considered a current fashion icon.  With her every changing hair styles and colors, to her creative outfits, her fashion is always being photographed and copied by her fans.  And while she has been on vacation or touring, or whatever she has been doing all summer, I have left her outfits alone.  Until today...

Kids, a see through black dress is just as bad as a see through white dress.  I don't like to see my own panty lines, why would I want to see yours!  If you look closely at Rihanna's dress she wore in London, you can not only see her underwear, but also her bra. 

"I see London, I see France...I see Rihanna's Underpants"

But both come second to those horrible combat boots she is wearing with the dress.  Is she trying out for Battleship 2-straight to DVD sequel?  I mean even the girl in the car with her has camo on, so it seems appropriate. 

Hmmm, how to save the outfit?

Well besides the fact the dress and baseball cap are pretty boring, it just screams security detail.  Obviously she needs a slip or different colors of undergarments on first.  And maybe a pair of sandals instead of the boots. Something that will bring out the style of the necklace a bit more, it kind of just blends. I know Rihanna is all about her accessories.

We all make mistakes and I am sure Rihanna has a huge team and entourage to support all her needs.  So I will allow the slip up, get it "slip" up.  Buy some better undergarments or a thicker dress and BURN those shoes.  To quote Seth Green in the teen comedy circa 2002 (ah my childhood) Can't Hardly Wait, "Do they serve an orthopedic function?"  Enough said.

I Hate it when I leave MY PANTS at Home like Christina!

Ah Christina Aguilera, so many outfit selections since this season on 'The Voice' started and I have yet to comment.  Its hard to write about her, when you have Cee Lo sitting in the chair to the right with wigs and light up teeth.  But last night broke the dam of quietness from me. 

Non-Fashion Rant: This season has really made me look at her different.  We get it, you don't want to be the sweet girl from the Micky Mouse Club or  'Genie in a Bottle' days.  But your negative attitude towards other contestants, who are not on your team-especially Tony Lucca, is starting to take away from the talent on stage.  And you only get one thing...fast forwarded by me. However last night, my DVR caught up to the live airing in time to see this little number...

Christina and Chris Mann

Armed with a suit jacket and giant Tiara, Christina left her dressing room without any bottoms on.  Oh No! Now I have seen this as a new fad, with celebs such as Rihanna and others attempting to rock this look.  And although I don't support that either, it somehow looks even worse on her.  As she is on National Television doing it.

Hmmm, how to save the outfit?

PUT PANTS ON!!!

It is apparent Christina is trying to use Season 2 to revamp her image.  And the last few weeks, her outfit selections were a lot more subdued, almost acceptable. And then she came up with this little number.  This is my 3rd post about 'The Voice' and the terrible outfits.  Time to do more than BURN...3 strikes, time to FIRE!!! 

P.S. And while your at it, Chris Mann take that scarf off.  You are in Los Angeles under hot lights...you look ridiculous

What do you guys think?  Comment below...

Brooklyn wont SINK the Battleship...Yet!

I am personally very excited to see the movie 'Battleship' due out May 18th. (Hello Taylor Kitsch)  And the publicity tour seems to have set sail pretty furiously, as I keep seeing all the stars out on the red carpet.  And while most of model Brooklyn Deckers (I know she is an "Actress" now) outfits have been very good, we have a small miss here at the Sidney Australia premiere.

Brooklyn Decker in J Mendel

The tuxedo inspired J Mendel dress is actually very nice, if you pretend not to see the gold sleeves.  You remember when you were a kid and your friend would put their hands behind their backs and you use your arms to converse for them.  You would do all kinds of funny things, while they are trying to hold a conversation.  Anyways, it looks like she has her arms behind her back and its someone else arms standing in for her.  Am I wrong?  The sleeves just don't go with the dress.  And I cannot see any shoes, so sadly I cannot comment on those. At first glance, I thought she threw on a gold jacket, but then I realized, nope that was done on purpose. 

LeAnn Rimes & Nicole Kidman

And while I was looking for a picture of this dress, I found something even MORE amazing.  A few posts back I commented on a dress LeAnn Rimes wore to the Academy of Country Music Awards.  A dress similar to one Nicole Kidman had already worn.  Here is reminder to the right.  Well seems like Brooklyn Deckers stylists were a fan as well, only she wore it in black.  This Stella McCartney dress didn't get too much love from me a few weeks ago, but I think it is a little bit better on the model-turned-actress, than the country singer-turned actress. The cutouts are a bit different and its not a one shoulder dress, but I still think we could do without!

(On Right) Brooklyn Decker in
Stella McCartney

Hmmm, how to save the outfit?

Since I already discussed the Stella dress, we will leave that one alone.  As for the J Mendel dress, lets rip off the sleeves and then there should be a vast improvement.

Overall, its not a terrible ding in the 'Battleship' armor for Brooklyn.  We are all allowed a few bad clothing choices (I just cleaned out my closest-I can attest to that.)  So no need to BURN the dress, just the sleeves...might be pretty.  And the stylists, from as far as I can tell, have done right by you, so need to FIRE.

But what do you guys think?  Lots of dresses, so little time to critique!

(To read the original post on LeAnn Rimes and Nicole Kidmans dresses, follow this link: http://toburnorfire-fashion.blogspot.com/2012/04/some-people-should-stay-away-from.html

I've Had it up to EAR!!!



(T to B): Gemma Arterton,
Carmen Electra & Rihanna

So as I was watching 'Celebrity Apprentice' Sunday night and I realized something was bothering me.  It wasn't the fact that I am still trying to figure out who some of these celebs are and why they are famous. Or that I used to like Aubrey O'Day (I know who?) when she was a little reality contestant on MTV's Making the Band and now she seems incredible entitled after having a little bit of fame.  No, it was the ugly, semi-blurred by make-up, tattoo behind Aubrey's ear that I couldn't stop looking at.
 
I will note, I am not a "Tattoo Person."  Never have been, never will be.  So I am sorry if you, the reader, are a fan of tats.  Even knowing the fact that one day their skin artwork will be marred by wrinkles-A LOT of people have them. While searching for pics of Aubrey 's tattoo, I found numerous Hollywood celebrities with behind the ear tattoos.  Is this the newest version of the 'Tramp Stamp'?  Am I missing something?

I can see having tattoos on the side, arms, wrist or even on a finger, which is very popular now.  But its not like you can admire the design behind your ear, although it would be funny to watch someone try. (All of a sudden imagining one of these women spinning around like a dog chasing her ear tattoo.)  Surely there is a better place for these things.

Miley Cyrus

Hmmm, how to save the outfit?

Not really one of those posts on saving anything, so we will leave it alone.  Among the ear tattooed are Carmen Electra, Rihanna, Miley Cyrus, Pink and of course Aubrey O'Day.  Oddly enough, I couldn't find a picture of her tattoo, which is now driving me even crazier. Tune in Sunday night on NBC and you can see it for yourself.  (There you go Donald Trump-FREE advertising.)

Obviously inking ones self is not a stylists fault or responsibility...although maybe hiding it is.  So get these ladies some hair extensions or beanies.  And while this isn't a BURN or FIRE type of situation, it is a personal preference and its not mine. Maybe someone can explain to me the reason why this is so great and why everyone is doing it.  But may I remind you, there is bone behind the ear, so before you decide to follow this trend let me say one thing...OUCH!!!

What do you think?  Are you a Tattoo person?  Comment below...