Birkin bag, as snapped while cruising in the back of a black Lexus SUV on the East Side Highway.
Besides her other talents, Jane Birkin was a fabulous actress. So I guess the real question is, does this bag take that particular ability from its namesake?
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Jimmy Im, 27
Sweet heart
Pop tart
Spin art
Street smart
And – as the woman behind him can tell you – his aura is purple!
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Indie Lauper: Admit it. You love these Gucci shoes more than you love guys.
Am I The IS: Ha!
Indie Lauper: You know it’s true.
Am I The IS: They’re gorgeous.
Indie Lauper: And more fun than any dates you’ve had recently.
Am I The IS: Oh really? You sure about that?
Indie Lauper: Getting your hair colored does not count as a date.
Am I The IS: If. You. Only. Knew.
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P Runway Pop Quiz!
Daniel V is…
a) Initiating Tim Gunn into his frat
b) Halfway through “Miss Mary Mac”
c) Sadly gay
d) Responsible for last night’s best quote: “It’s a motherfucking walk off!”
Yes, in fact, it is…
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Alexis, 22
always makes makeup
never misses misshapes
sometimes rocks rockstars
doesn’t want wannabes
and she’s with our favorite personal assistant!
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Useless: Countdown to London…
Am I The IS: Like 2 weeks
Useless: You lived there, right?
Am I The IS: Yep
Useless: So I don’t have to tell you that British guys will L-O-V-E you.
Am I The IS: You don’t.
Useless: Then I also don’t have to tell you
Useless: That Brit chicks are gonna hit you with their Chloe bags. Right?
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For starters, one of them wears her wifebeaters backwards…
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Since you guys are apparently so in love with Coco, why don’t you take a crack at this one, spotted in the Orchard Bar coat check last Friday night.
Real or fake, lovies?
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You ready?
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Olga and Valentine, 19 and 22 (Þûóð ø Òðûõýтðùý)
Þûóð ø Òðûõýтðùý öøòут ò àþÑÂÑÂøø ø ÃÂþрòõóøø. Þýø – þчõýь þчðрþòðтõûьýыõ тõûõòø÷øþýýыõ ÷òõ÷ôы ø тðúöõ, тðú øûø øýðчõ, ûøцõý÷øþýýыù ÿûðтõö. ï ûюñøû øх ÿрõöôõ, чõü þýø ÿþÑÂûðûø üýõ Ãœðрúð Ãâ€Ã¶Ã°ÃºÃ¾Ã±ÑÂð ÷ð àþöôõÑÂтòþ, ýþ тõÿõрь ѠýðÑÂтþûьúþ òûюñûõý.
Ãâ€Ã°Ã²ÃºÃ° þ÷ýðчðõт “Crush” ÿþ-руÑÂÑÂúø!
(and 10 points to whomever can translate…)
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Claude ordered a sandwich called “The Armani” but it sits half eaten in plastic. Instead, we sift model composites and debate.
“I think the role of the muse has remained constant since the beginning of time,” he says, but it sounds much better in his French accent.
“Except now they’re on the payroll,” counters Brian.
“But wait,” I interrupt, while swiping Diet Coke, “if you’re paying your muse, isn’t she just your creative director?”
“I’d rather buy a muse than a boyfriend,” Brian cracks.
“I’d rather buy clothes than a muse,” I sigh, but it turns out, I don’t have to.
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Presenting, the first invitation of the season.
Let the Fashion Week jubilee begin!
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MoroCoco: I just bought a Sidekick! I’ll totally be Kickin’ it by tomorrow! I’ve arrived in the future
Am I the IS: Peer pressure!
MoroCoco: My favorite kind… well, next to water pressure.
Am I The IS: have you also become a vegan?
MoroCoco: really it’s only a matter of time. sidekicks are the gateway drug. and wanting to DJ.
Am I the IS: I’m getting the Betsey Johnson logo tattooed on my ass.
MoroCoco: cool, I’ll go with you and get Marc Jacobs inked on my neck.
Am I the IS: This is so going on my blog.
MoroCoco: Oh yeah, I also need a blog. And you need a mullet.
[HEARTS AND STARS TO LAUREN ASHLEY, JASON, VALA, AND ALL THE KIDS AT AMERICAN APPAREL! WE LOVE YOU!]
Chanel nylon ribbon belt, as seen on Saturday night.
I’ll spare you the trouble and tell you the Calvins are real.
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