Camel Comfort

A few posts ago, I put the camel craze on the back burner to discuss my recent disillusionment with Lady Gaga. To be perfectly frank, I had no intention of picking the topic back up at a later date, but I quickly realized that this current obsession could not, no, would not be dismissed. I don’t think I could have continued, with any real conviction, to call myself a fashion blogger if I did not at least touch on what could arguably be considered fall’s biggest trend. With that said, how yummy does Chanel Iman look here? Although she was probably sweating profusely, I don’t think I have ever seen anyone look that cozy without wearing a snuggy. Not only does this image [taken at Michael Kors’ Fall 2010 RTW runway show] exhibit the color’s unbelievable richness but it also demonstrates the many different ways the look can be achieved, i.e. you could don a camel hued hat, scarf, boots, or all three if you like to live life on the edge. Needless to say, despite my initial indifference to this emphatic proliferation, it should be clear that at least one camel colored piece should be included in your fall wardrobe this season.

Text Jessica Best

Over Gaga

When I sat down to write this post I was flirting with the idea of discussing one of fall’s biggest trends: camel. Then I came across this picture and decided that I couldn’t comfortably ignore it. My apologies to those of you who would have preferred to read a post about taupe colored accessories. This image, taken at Lollapalooza, pretty much sums up the feelings I have been nursing for Lady Gaga as of late. In classic passive aggressive fashion, however, I have been biting my tongue only to reveal my true feelings later in a less composed manner, like that time sophomore year when I fumed for a good forty five minutes before snapping at my roommate for spring cleaning at 4 o’clock in the morning. Although I was completely on board when she made her pant-less debut and believe that she is truly a phenomenal entertainer, Gaga’s usual antics have recently become meaningless and dare I say, trite. The theatrics, that until lately showcased her confidence and individuality, now reek of attention-seeking fame whore. In my opinion this outfit looks less chart topping diva and more hot mess. What do you think? Do you love or hate the fishnet body stocking?

Text Jessica Best