Red Carpet Vintage

Marisa Tomei wore a fabulous Adrian to the Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 4, 2009 in New York City! White halter gown in what is probably a rayon crepe with gold beaded feather design and what looks like a back drape towards the hem(?), simple but stunning.

Madonna on the other hand wore teh crazy.


Don't get me wrong.
I love the crazy and think that as we age if we want to fabulous we need to either go very classy or bring on teh crazy. I think we know which way Mags has gone.

First Lady in a Corset

Ya'll, Michelle Obama is just so fierce.
Via Mrs. O:
Red Carpet Fashion Awards reports that Mrs. O wore a simple black sleeveless Azzedine Alaia Micheal Kors gown, with a Peter Soronen corset, accessorized with multiple strands of necklaces by Loree Rodkin, and simple diamond stud earrings.

A corset folks. This woman is fearless when it comes to fashion and what a First Lady should or should not wear.
Here is another picture lightened up so you can see the back detail...and no I do not know what Hasselfuck is trying to do, but I assume that Barbara is warning Mrs. O to not get get them wet and never feed after midnight.

Because Only the Beautiful Need Apply

As if someone who does not live up to our notions of attractiveness could not have an amazing voice. Boyle wowed them on Britain's Got Talent (their version of American Idol) and you have got to hear her sing.
Go here to see the video (Simon seems to not like his show to be embedded).

Susan Boyle stuffing Simon's preconceived notions down his pie hole.
Priceless.

Carmen

I've had a girl crush on Carmen Dell'Orefice since I was a teenager and I'll admit I had hopes of looking like her as I got older.
Sadly the women in my family are not goddesses with amazing cheekbones so it was not to be.


She is still so lovely at 77 and I guess still working since she lost her life savings to Bernie Madoff.
What a guy, what a story.

Via Jezebel....

If You Can't Be Hot, at Least Be Interesting

At least that is my motto.
My new vintage glasses are wonderful. I got them
from my friend Tracey who runs Paddywacks Vintage
Clothes in North Little Rock and also sells on eBay.

If you live in Little Rock, AR go to Steve's Specs for Less.
They did a great job putting the lenses in my frames, nice guys and
really friendly service.
The price for the lenses was very affordable.

And the new vintage cateye clipons I got for them off Ebay.



They came with this snappy carrying case and I was pointed to a
matching wallet on Ruby Lane.

I know, I know I'm adorable.

Last night Mr. Goddess took me out to eat and the cute little cashier
just gushed over my glasses.....it makes you feel just a little cooler
when a hipster twentysomething thinks some part of you
might be just a tad bit cool.

Vintage On The First Lady

First Lady Michelle Obama (I LOVE writing that!) has worn any number of outfits that have a bit of a vintage vibe to them.

She also loves the brooches.
Yesterday the pin she wore at her neckline was not only striking, it was vintage.
Via Mrs. O:

It turns out the piece is a Victorian paste pin, once meant as a sash decoration. It came from Carole Tanenbaum, who offers a premiere collection of vintage costume jewelry. We love that Mrs. O would wear a historical piece on such a historical day!