While diligently researching a story on important developments in politics, I realized that there is a more important story that needs to be covered. I would therefore be remiss if I did not promptly scrap my story on the race for the presidency in favor of a full coverage report on Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week used to be called New York Fashion Week. However, in this money-hungry, commercial society in which we live, sell-out is common place. You would never catch me selling out. It's so wrong. I can't stand the fact that all of our stadiums and events are now named after sponsors. Money is truly ruling this country.
As I sat drinking my Lipton Ice Tea¨ ("Made with the goodness of tea leaves, water and sunshine!"), I decided that no fashion article would be complete without the invaluable input from an expert. Therefore, I felt it necessary once again to call upon my fashion source and long-time acquaintance, "Ms. Fashionista."
As you may recall from previous interviews with Ms. F, she is a one-time Indiana resident who has relocated to the coast in favor of a life of fame, fortune, and fashion. Her name has been changed to protect her identity because, for some reason, she feels she is beneath our interviews. Fortunately, I have blackmail material. For the record, I am required to say, Ms. Fashionista's interview is sponsored by a grant from the American Fashion Institute of America.
Ms. F and myself decided to meet at T.G.I. Fridays¨ ("In here, it's always Friday"). It had been awhile since we last met face to face. I guess because of the whole blackmail thing, Ms. F and I do not always see eye to eye. Some people are so sensitive.
Rebecca Todd: "Good to see you Ms. F. How are things on the fashion front?
Ms. F: "There is no front in fashion, darling. Fashion is art, not a war."
RT: "Right. So why do the models always look like they're in a war then? Their scowls would scare even the most ferocious warrior."
Ms. F: (Scoffing smarmily). "They are not scowling, dear. They are letting the world know that fashion is serious business, not to be taken lightly."
RT: "Okay, but most of them are wearing outfits that look like punk rocker duds, circa 1980. Put that together with the scowl and the whacky hair-styles and all I see is the scary clown from Steven King's ÔIt.'" ("Your every fear - all in one deadly enemy"- available on Netflix¨).
Ms. F: (Sighs). "I can see you really have no fashion sense. Is there some 'real' fashion question you have for me, love?"
RT: "Yes. Why do you sycophantic fashion types always call people darling, dear, and love?"
Ms. F: "This interview is over."
So there you have it; the scoop on this year's fashion. I hope you all feel as enlightened as I do.
And for the record, I may resort to blackmail from time to time if it means an awesome interview like the above. But be assured that I will never sell out like those losers at New York Fashion Week - I mean Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.
As a fashion side note, however, have you seen the new line at Target¨. "Expect more. Pay less."
- Rebecca Todd is a freelance writer and the author of the book "What's the Point?" available at booklocker.com. Contact her at btodd@tds.net.
I hate dog movies. In dog movies, the good, loyal, lovable dog always dies at the end and I end up sitting there in the dark with big tears streaming down my cheeks.
I’ve not kept it a secret that I find people who dress their dogs in clothes to be, to put it nicely, somewhat more than just eccentric. And many friendly, helpful readers out there have not kept it a secret that they really wish I would not express my views about dogs dressed as humans.
Distrust of government secrecy has been elevated to an exceptional level with the disclosure the Justice Department covertly examined two months of Associated Press phone records to determine who leaked details to the AP about a foiled terrorist plot.
It sounds like the plot from a dystopian libertarian novel. The word “patriot” and the phrase “educating on the Constitution and Bill of Rights” triggered heightened scrutiny from the most intrusive agency in the federal government.
The action at the bird feeder has been spectacular lately: Cardinals, finches, songbirds in impressive variety crowding around all day long in search of sustenance. It is truly gratifying …
Everyone presumes that Sen. Chuck Schumer, the media-hungry Democrat from New York, wants to be the next Senate majority leader. His performance in the negotiations over the Gang of Eight immigration plan should bolster his case for an eventual promotion.
An NPR broadcast examines the question of how communities can better prepare for tornadoes like the one that struck Moore, Okla. on Monday. The broadcast features commentary from Michael Fitzgerald, who reported a five-part disaster series for the CNHI News Service.
When J.J. Abrams took over the "Star Trek" franchise in 2009, he boldly went where the series hadn't gone before — romantically — pairing Uhura with Spock. Many fans disliked the change. Some loved it. Others didn't care, because they just wanted to see Kirk and Spock make out.
An NPR broadcast examines the question of how communities can better prepare for tornadoes like the one that struck Moore, Okla. on Monday. The broadcast features commentary from Michael Fitzgerald, who reported a five-part disaster series for the CNHI News Service.
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Does this dress make me look too sold-out?
By Rebecca Todd CNHI
While diligently researching a story on important developments in politics, I realized that there is a more important story that needs to be covered. I would therefore be remiss if I did not promptly scrap my story on the race for the presidency in favor of a full coverage report on Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week used to be called New York Fashion Week. However, in this money-hungry, commercial society in which we live, sell-out is common place. You would never catch me selling out. It's so wrong. I can't stand the fact that all of our stadiums and events are now named after sponsors. Money is truly ruling this country.
As I sat drinking my Lipton Ice Tea¨ ("Made with the goodness of tea leaves, water and sunshine!"), I decided that no fashion article would be complete without the invaluable input from an expert. Therefore, I felt it necessary once again to call upon my fashion source and long-time acquaintance, "Ms. Fashionista."
As you may recall from previous interviews with Ms. F, she is a one-time Indiana resident who has relocated to the coast in favor of a life of fame, fortune, and fashion. Her name has been changed to protect her identity because, for some reason, she feels she is beneath our interviews. Fortunately, I have blackmail material. For the record, I am required to say, Ms. Fashionista's interview is sponsored by a grant from the American Fashion Institute of America.
Ms. F and myself decided to meet at T.G.I. Fridays¨ ("In here, it's always Friday"). It had been awhile since we last met face to face. I guess because of the whole blackmail thing, Ms. F and I do not always see eye to eye. Some people are so sensitive.
Rebecca Todd: "Good to see you Ms. F. How are things on the fashion front?
Ms. F: "There is no front in fashion, darling. Fashion is art, not a war."
RT: "Right. So why do the models always look like they're in a war then? Their scowls would scare even the most ferocious warrior."
Ms. F: (Scoffing smarmily). "They are not scowling, dear. They are letting the world know that fashion is serious business, not to be taken lightly."
RT: "Okay, but most of them are wearing outfits that look like punk rocker duds, circa 1980. Put that together with the scowl and the whacky hair-styles and all I see is the scary clown from Steven King's ÔIt.'" ("Your every fear - all in one deadly enemy"- available on Netflix¨).
Ms. F: (Sighs). "I can see you really have no fashion sense. Is there some 'real' fashion question you have for me, love?"
RT: "Yes. Why do you sycophantic fashion types always call people darling, dear, and love?"
Ms. F: "This interview is over."
So there you have it; the scoop on this year's fashion. I hope you all feel as enlightened as I do.
And for the record, I may resort to blackmail from time to time if it means an awesome interview like the above. But be assured that I will never sell out like those losers at New York Fashion Week - I mean Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.
As a fashion side note, however, have you seen the new line at Target¨. "Expect more. Pay less."
- Rebecca Todd is a freelance writer and the author of the book "What's the Point?" available at booklocker.com. Contact her at btodd@tds.net.
I hate dog movies. In dog movies, the good, loyal, lovable dog always dies at the end and I end up sitting there in the dark with big tears streaming down my cheeks.
May 21, 2013
Mr. President, the buck stops with you.
President Truman set that standard, with these very words posted on a sign on his Oval Office desk.
But now, with over a thousand days left in this second Obama administration, we find a Nixonian stench emerging from the “W. House.”
May 21, 2013
Rarely has the White House briefing room so resembled the main ballroom at a meeting of the Conservative Political Action Conference.
May 21, 2013
I’ve not kept it a secret that I find people who dress their dogs in clothes to be, to put it nicely, somewhat more than just eccentric. And many friendly, helpful readers out there have not kept it a secret that they really wish I would not express my views about dogs dressed as humans.
May 17, 2013
Distrust of government secrecy has been elevated to an exceptional level with the disclosure the Justice Department covertly examined two months of Associated Press phone records to determine who leaked details to the AP about a foiled terrorist plot.
May 17, 2013
The federal government recently announced new regulations for buying fast food.
May 17, 2013
It sounds like the plot from a dystopian libertarian novel. The word “patriot” and the phrase “educating on the Constitution and Bill of Rights” triggered heightened scrutiny from the most intrusive agency in the federal government.
May 17, 2013
The action at the bird feeder has been spectacular lately: Cardinals, finches, songbirds in impressive variety crowding around all day long in search of sustenance. It is truly gratifying …
For my neighbor.
That’s what it’s like at his feeder.
May 14, 2013
On April 27, Dr. Jeff Butts demonstrated a rare form of servant leadership as he participated in the Go Love Indy westside service project.
May 13, 2013
Everyone presumes that Sen. Chuck Schumer, the media-hungry Democrat from New York, wants to be the next Senate majority leader. His performance in the negotiations over the Gang of Eight immigration plan should bolster his case for an eventual promotion.
May 13, 2013
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An NPR broadcast examines the question of how communities can better prepare for tornadoes like the one that struck Moore, Okla. on Monday. The broadcast features commentary from Michael Fitzgerald, who reported a five-part disaster series for the CNHI News Service.
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Complete Report:
Part I: Are We Prepared? | Part II: Disaster Dollars
Part III: Lessons Learned | Part IV: Warning Signs
Part V: The Big One
When J.J. Abrams took over the "Star Trek" franchise in 2009, he boldly went where the series hadn't gone before — romantically — pairing Uhura with Spock. Many fans disliked the change. Some loved it. Others didn't care, because they just wanted to see Kirk and Spock make out.
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An NPR broadcast examines the question of how communities can better prepare for tornadoes like the one that struck Moore, Okla. on Monday. The broadcast features commentary from Michael Fitzgerald, who reported a five-part disaster series for the CNHI News Service.
May 22, 2013 1 Photo
Complete Report:
Part I: Are We Prepared? | Part II: Disaster Dollars
Part III: Lessons Learned | Part IV: Warning Signs
Part V: The Big One
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