What the Heck? Weird Trends, that I just don't get...but keep seeing

There is a couple weird trends that I just don't get.  So why not write about it, maybe someone will explain it to me...

I have noticed in a few of the last award shows, an actress wears a sparkly dress and then there is this weird belt wrapped around her waist.  And it doesn't seem to go with it, but more of a last minute add on.  Case in point, Nicole Kidman at the Oscars.

 I just don't get it.  I mean none of her outfit really seems to go together, so maybe it works.  And the red ribbon belt, in theory put there to define a waist, doesn't really do the job anyways.  Just seems out of place to me on her thin figure.

The other trend I don't get is one I noticed on my cousin first.  He wears his pants rolled up slightly, causing a separation of about 2-3 inches from his shoes.  Then he throws on crazy colored or patterned socks. Then I started noticing other boys rocking the same fashion.  Now I turn on the Oscars tonight and will.i.am rocks the same thing, minus the fun socks.

I won't even comment on the rest of the outfit.  Will.i.am is a rapper, producer...and I think actor?  My cousin is seventeen and not a rapper, producer or actor!  You can see the reason in why I find this odd.

If someone wants to try and explain these to me, that would be great.  Is it just me or do other people like these trends???  Comment below...

If You Can't Say Anything Nice...Don't Look at These Dresses

Claire Danes

So yes, I watched the Emmy's tonight.  While I cleaned my kitchen, did some craft projects, cut my dead flowers from their bushes, vacuumed, went for a run...you know the usual. A special shout out to the invention called the DVR.   And after it was done, all I remembered was Kerry Washington's beautiful gown, and how bad Claire Daines looked when she beat her.

I will let you look up Kerry's as I am sure you will see plenty of it.  Especially due to the fact she didn't win.  But here is Claire's.  Its so... flat.  And yes, I mean flat chested.  I have never wanted to scream, "Get a Boob Job" at anymore more than at her at this very moment.  And I have said it before, she is a pale young lady, was this really the best color?

Alas this wasn't the worse dress for me, sadly it was not even close.

Lena Durham

Lena Dunham from Girls dress reminded me of the Disney classic Alice in Wonderland.  Remember the part where the cards are painting the roses red?  Well now hopefully you have "We're painting the roses red, painting the roses red..." stuck in your head now too.  Regardless I think you get my point.  Not only is the skirt enormous, the dress kind of looks tacky and cheap to me.  And this is for last years winner and nominee for Best Lead Actress.  YIKES!

Zosia Mamet

But even worse may be her co-star ( I guess, I had to look up who she was) Zosia Mamet's dress.  Kinda looks like someone threw paint all over her dress and then blamed it on the Hamburglar!  Yep, I said Hamburglar!  Did anyone tell her, the strapless bra goes underneath the dress and not on top of it?  Really so many jokes, so little time.

Hmmm, how to save the outfit?

Let us be honest, this is more or less the Oscars of television.  So I gotta think all these women had to have had stylists.  And if they didn't, its their own fault.  I am pretty sure I criticized Lena's last year so apparently she doesn't read this blog.  And maybe she should.  ("We are painting the roses red...")  I am going to give some sage advice here ladies, so please listen up.

Step 1) Burn these dresses, except maybe Claire.  Claire give to someone who can fill it out.  
Step 2) Fire your current stylists (if you have one) 
Step 3) Hire NEW competent stylists or hire one (if you didn't have one in step 2
Step 4) Sign up to read this blog...

All and all, I gotta say this is a BURN and FIRE post for all three ladies.  Check out various locations for other Emmy dress fails...and a few wins.  At least I missed most of these on the original viewing, though it may have made it a bit more interesting!

Prime Example of when the Cup Runneth Over...

I am so sad I didn't see this until today.  I admit it, I didn't watch the Red Carpet prior to yesterdays Oscars.  It was like 4 hours of non-sense and I prefer to skip the chit chat and get to the hard stuff...the ugly dresses.

Brandi Brandi Brandi-Can you say trying too hard?  Your dress is trying hard to keep your breasts from spilling out.  Brandi Glanville, most famous for getting cheated on by Eddie Cibrian and Leann Rimes and is now  on the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and apparent fashion consultant with Piers Morgan?  (In case you were wondering who this classy lady was)

All I want to know is, did anyone really take her seriously?  Because on a real platform for people to get to know you and maybe even see you for more than a tabloid star, she apparently came off unpleasant and vulgar.  Glad I missed it-darn!

Hmmm, how to save the outfit?

Maybe go up a couple cup sizes?  And I am pretty sure since she cannot get the dress up higher, the slit is in the wrong place.  Pretty sure it was supposed to go higher up the thigh and not to right above her knee.

This is definitely not her stylists fault as she helped design this beauty (sarcasm) for her clothing line.  So I don't think you need to BURN this dress, but maybe give it to girl that it actually fits and shame on you Brandi.  Why does everyone think they can be a fashion designer?  Leave it to the professionals people...

ALMOST OSCAR TIME!!!

So on all the fashion and entertainment websites, everyone is showing what they constitute as the "Best of the Oscar Fashion".  And I am going to say, some of their selections leave some questions in my mind, but today's selection by E! reminded me of something completely different.

And while Michelle Williams, Halle Berry's and Hilary Swanks dresses were expensive and seem to top most lists (not sure why for Halle's-looks like she is at a fancy beach party), Hilary's is what stood out to me.  But again, not for her fashion choice, the color, the fit, etc but what happened a little bit later...during a taping of a little show we call 'Good Morning America.'

While filming an episode of the Hills, before Whitney Port got her own spin-off show, she (enter air quotes here) by chance got selected to wear Hilary's dress when a model didn't show up.  Because I am sure that happens ALL THE TIME.  Regardless, we were treated to this little morsel!

http://www.mtv.com/videos/misc/535123/everybody-falls-season-2-episode-12.jhtml?xrs=share_copy

And just because its Friday and I am feeling generous, Lauren Conrads (LC's) face!!!

Your Welcome...

'To Burn or Fire' -IS BACK!!!

Has it really been that long?  In one word...YUP!  But do not fret my friends, To Burn or Fire is back and with vengeance.

After spending the last year or so focusing on my artwork, I realized I was neglecting my other passion, fashion. (Sorry Dr. Seuss-don't sue)

Call it Award Season Inspiration.  Call it fashion jealousy.  Call it I am sick of the terrible outfits I've been seeing lately.  Or we can call it what it is, I miss voicing my opinion and it misses being heard.

So stay tuned, more will surely be coming.  Plenty of To BURN or FIRE questions will be answered...TBC