Who won at style this week? Rihanna, Mindy Kaling, Azealia Banks, Katy Perry, Nicki Minaj, Julia Louis Dreyfus and Michelle Obama of course.
MICHELLE OBAMA
FLOTUS went to Japan and wore Kenzo like it had never been worn before.
NICKI MINAJ AND KATY PERRY
Nicki Minaj and Katy Perry hung out like a pair of crime bustin' babes on instagram. This is begging to be a movie poster. It has to be a comedy written by Wiig, stat.
JULIA LOUIS DREYFUS
JLD in the JKL. She's so cool and this dress is spectacular. Video evidence here. Whiskey shots for me and Dreyfus please.
AZEALIA BANKS
THE HAIR. THE LEOPARD PRINT. THE BLACK CATS.
MINDY KALING
Mindy Kaling called into the Buzzfeed office this week and looked this cute. She is always so coordinated I think she must have a Clueless style wardrobe matcher thingy going on in her house.
RIHANNA
Yeah it's Rihanna again. Because Rihanna in pastel pink is not something that I thought I needed until recently, but I definitely need it. And Home is going to shit all over Frozen, I'll tell you that much for free.
It is time to pay homage – officially - to my favourite look; the red and pink combo. Why do I love it so much? There’s something about the sheer boldness of someone who opts for this dynamic. Everyone tells you that red and pink clash. Practically from birth. When you’re lying in that cot the fashion witch of the west whispers “Don’t try red and pink. You will fail miserably. It is a curse and an impossibility that is as vile as it is famous throughout the land.” Well I am here to tell you that Hello, I am your fairy godmother, and you can do it. You have an eye for colour and a flair for pairing and I have faith in you.
I also love that it’s unapologetically feminine (though not exclusively, of course.) We’re told that red is for grown up lady vamps and pink is coy lil girly girls but guess what, you’re neither of these things and both of these things and you can do and wear whatever the hell you like.
Pink is for teenagers? Red is for vixens? Well make like an Elle Woods Jessica Rabbit hybrid and tell everyone to jump on this gender neutral colour train to Killing It, first stop Who The Fuck Cares If This Clashes.
Here’s some inspiration for us. Let's talk through some strong options.
First up, the blazer.
MIA and Tay Schilling know what's up. Either way around?? Works. You see, this look is far more malleable than you might think.
Secondly, the tux.
Rihanna brought it like it had never been brought before. This is my favourite ever ever red/pink look because it involved a tuxedo stripe (winner) and a clear heeled oxford shoe (winner winner chicken dinner) Oh Rihanna, you always spoil us so much.
I want this £350 Acne jacket more than anything. Honestly, I'd take it over world peace and being on Amy Poehler's speed dial any day. (I wouldn't. But I do love it.)
So slick. So smooth. So colourful.
This Whistles number is great also. But I can't find it anywhere :(
So who else has done a good job of working st valentines?
Sarah Jessica Parker, that's who.
And Joely Richardson...
and The Patron Saint of Babedom, Rashida Jones
But all looks have a queen. Bjork is queen of innovation, Diane Keaton is queen of suits, Solange is queen of colour, Gwen Stefani is queen of sportswear, Lupita Nyong’o is queen of red carpet and Avril Lavigne is queen of pop punk (I mean, knock it all you want, but it’s true.)
And Emma Stone is queen of red and pink. The older she gets, the more she is transcending into a master.
In the classic metaphor structure she starts out as a caterpillar.
1...
2...
(Okay I admit this is actually pale pink and hot pink but if The Dress debacle has taught us anything it's that...*trails off because I can't be bothered*)
3!!!
The butterfly has emerged from the cocoon.
Emma Stone is officially rocking red and pink harder than anyone. Pale and ginger wins.
Let's give her a run for her money shall we?
PS. I have tried and failed to find a celebrity man wearing pink and red. I was absolutely SURE I would find Jared Leto in this look. Leto, I’m 100% you’ve done it but alas I cannot find it. I apologise.
Korea's W magazine just celebrated their 10th anniversary in style with three separate cover photos. The other two covers? Look them up yourself, you don't run my life. JK, they're here. But if you're not following Rihanna on instagram already, I can't help you, you're a lost cause.
LEA SEYDOUX
"I got sunshine, on a cloudy day, when it's cold outside, I got the month of May" is what Seydoux probably sings to herself in the mirror everyday.
What a vision.
Best Dressed at the BAFTAs by faaaaaar.
Hair so shiny.
KESHA AND KELLY OSBORNE
Erm, The Queen of Trash is looking great these days? When did this happen? Missed the memo. And here she is with Kelly O at Fashion Week looking like a couple of comic book heroes.
ZOE KRAVITZ
I don't even know where to start with Zoe Kravitz this week. Maybe this spread with a WOLF??
Maybe showing up at the Fendi show looking like a million bucks?
Maybe hanging front row with Nicki Minaj and Natasha Lyonne?
It's out very first double-weeker ladies and gents and it's Dascha Polanco. Because she deserves it. If you don't like it you can swivel. Seriously you should swivel, it's good to see this style masterpiece at every angle. Pure class of a SAG dress. I love this woman (you know that.) Eye flick on fleek.
DANIELLE BROOKS
The OITNB ladies are leaving every one else in the dust. Look at Danielle Brooks. Just LOOK. Look and marvel and swoon and goddamnit what are they serving up in that Litchfield kitchen anyway? Alchemy on toast??
KATY PERRY
Every Katy Perry cover makes me feel like I should exercise more. But I try not to hold that against her. Katy Perry is a stone cold fox. She never keeps it safe and she thrives because of it. Superbowl halftime show means everything to me and the Superbowl means, er, what is it? I dunno.
CATE BLANCHETT
Cate Blanchett looked like she wore her nightgown to the AATCAS.
I am not opposed to the idea of Cate Blanchett gallivanting around town in her nightgown.
In fact I'm quite partial to it.
No knickers no problems.
RIHANNA
Best til last. And it really is the best til last even though this has been a particularly strong week (well done ladies). I fucking love this look on Rihanna. She has the most perfect 90's RnB hair and the most perfect face. That lipliner! I appreciate everything you do Rihanna.
LAST MINUTE ADDITION!!
KIM SEARS
I've never known anything about Kim Sears. But there's been a memo sent to all of us today via the social media whirlpool. Aside from being beautiful with amazing hair (which we knew already) guess what everyone? Kim Sears is FUNNY. She's officially being added to my favourite cussers list - shout out to Sharon Horgan in first place, always - and now I want to go for dinner with her. I like Andy Murray more through association and she's just generally improved my Sunday mood. Parental Advisory... How I laughed. Oh and there's tennis happening or something.
I just realised this entry has particularly highlighted my lack of sporting knowledge. Big ups Serena Williams though, I saw that shit and you are unstoppable.
*New St Vincent video klaxon*
It's for Birth In Reverse and it's visually incredible. JESSICA WILLIAMS
I am obsessed with this new Jessica Williams cover feature for Wired. I'm just straight up obsessed with Jessica Williams. She's one of my favourite social justice crusaders and her sarcy takedowns of catcallers are magnificent. Another one of my favourite things is a suit teaming red with pink. Both Rihanna and Taylor Schilling have gone for this look before and it always results in me cheering. And Williams is no exception, she looks stunning.
FKA TWIGS
The number one ambassador for septum piercing is at it again. This photo for US Vogue is a masterpiece. I am perplexed by that collar and enamoured with this entire look. BANGLES AND TUDE. Winner.
REESE WITHERSPOON
I love Reese Witherspoon, she makes me feel safe and sunshiney and rom-comy in an "erm Legally Blonde is actually a great film I'll have you know!" kind of way. When she wears yellow she radiates like a pure sunbeam. She looks classy and casual and stylish and boots please.
ELISABETH MOSS
Zorro'ed is a new thing I just made up when I saw photos of Elisabeth Moss at the People's Choice Award. This person chooses Moss. Every damn time.
I found a lot of enjoyment in the media re: style this week. So this started as a post about style but then I quickly descended into pointing and laughing at people who've been real lil shits. So this is that! The winners and the losers. The people who've been winning this week are:
Rihanna
Rihanna showed up at a MAC event this week in a pink gingham suit and plum lip AND gold hoops. You guys, this is what perfection looks like.
She also answered stupid questions in the amazing Rihanna way she always does:
I love you Rih.
Naomi Campbell
Naomi Campbell showed up at the American Museum of Natural History looking like Fluffy Mosaic Catwoman. You guys, this is what perfection looks like. De ja vu, what?
Chloe Grace Moretz
Chloe Grace Moretz completely fucking OWNED an internet troll on the latest edition of my favourite segment 'Celebs Read Mean Tweets' on Jimmy Kimmel. God bless Moretz.
Liam Hemsworth
Chris Hemsworth won the title of Sexiest Man Alive this week in some magazine I can't remember or really care about. To which I zinged "Chris Hemsworth isn't even the Sexiest Man Alive in his family though!?" So during a time in which you may initially seem like the loser, Liam, just know a lot of people are realising they have feelings for you they just didn't know about before. And by people, I mean me. I appreciate you. Also HUNGER GAMES is finally upon us
Fans of Luther
Fans of BBC's Luther were found jumping for joy this week when it was announced that the series would be back for two one-hour specials next year. Set in LONDON, and starring IDRIS ELBA of course...because you'd be a dummy if you thought of changing anything, surely?
So those are our winners!
And the people losing:
Eminem
I wish Joan Rivers were still alive for many reasons. But this week I mostly wished she were around to make a joke about how much Eminem is really starting to look like Joan Rivers.
But that is not why Eminem is a loser. Eminem is a loser because his new track leaked all over the interwebs, and so did his hatred of Iggy Azalea. And no surprises here, the lyrics are a misogynistic shitstorm.
I'm not a fan of Iggy Azalea, because of... everything she's ever said. But I respected the way she called him out on this and Eminem just what the hell is wrong with you? You were the ultimate reddit user before reddit was even invented. I mean really you were the ultimate troll when dial up speed meant that no one even had the patience to be a troll yet. So jesus christ have a word with yourself about your attitude to women. It's embarrassing. I know you're not relevant now, and you desperately want to be again, but threatening rape unto someone who is relevant doesn't get you a seat back at the table bro. Unless that table is in prison, in which case I'm sure Chris Brown will happily extend a plus one.
Autumn
Yes, Autumn. The season of Autumn is a loser because try as it might it will never achieve the colour aesthetic success of Julianne Moore's face. So many colours. So pretty. On this month's cover of Glow btw.
This ferret
We've all felt like this ferret. It'll get better little man.
Jill Stanek
Jill Stanek, American 'pro-life' activist, and ultimately, person Who Done Suck At Math. This was a priceless tweet. Stanek, it's fine to just be a bad tipper, but as someone who is obvs not good with data and numbers and stuff, maybe stay out of science? My fave bit is that FALSE is in caps. It's like when someone shouts out an answer at a pub quiz in an extremely arrogant fashion, and is then, humiliatingly and publicly, extremely wrong. Delicious.
Fans of Luther
Fans of BBC's Luther were pulling out their hair in anguish this week when it was announced that Fox is heading once more to Remake City. They're making Luther. But in America, with an American cast. US TV networks sure like to act like a bunch of dumb dogs sometimes don't they? Shaping a Luther universe without Ruth Wilson? Yeah, good luck with that one Fox. *laughs condescendingly*
