Safe sex is great sex, so you better use a latex...

Now I'm not usually a big follower of celebrity style but Lady Gaga isn't really a normal celebrity. She doesn't spend her downtime in Uggs and Juicy suits. On the contrary, I'm convinced the bitch really just spends her free time whipping up her next outfit and I love her for it. 

Bless her skanky soul (I credit it to her hometown's proximity to New Jersey)  for not letting a little bitter London cold deter her from the fierceness. We all know that feeling of defeat when you let the practicality of a winter coat shit all over the hotness underneath. When I saw this particular skirt, I almost cried bitter bitter tears as it reminded me of the men's latex tank (that I wore as a dress over leggings) I bought at a Salvation Army (GROSS, I know). I tore it accidentally almost a year ago and it's been laying at the bottom of my hamper ever since. I've been trolling around the internet for a replacement for ages but if anyone can imagine latex clothing presentation you'd know that it's more than just a little creepy. If you find a private moment to browse and can hold off the giggles, Syren Fetish Clothing has a pretty promising selection of cuts and colors. The prices though, leave a lot to be desired. Be prepared to pay slightly over $100 for a Gaga-esque pencil skirt... or a booty-exposing "spanking" skirt, if you're into that. No judgement.

- Jessica

I'm fresh up out my Koma

I know I'm not the only one who felt like New York Fashion Week was (with a few exceptions) an enormous bore. Thankfully, the ever-impressive Central Saint Martin's show did not fail to please. Though there were relatively less standout collections than years past, David Koma's sexy, futuristic collection makes me wish I laid a towel down on my chair before I'd seen it. Mmm. After a quick Google, it seems that Mr. Koma was awarded the much-coveted Harrods Design Award. Absolutely deserved. Hope to see more from him very soon.

- Jessica

Leave you lookin' like the Michael Jackson jackets with all them zippers

Backstage @ Ohne Titel F/W09

Furs and zippers and boots. Oh my.

Over-the-knee bka PURE SEX boots and Hanne Gaby "Who's been going through my bag?!" Odiele

Double-washed georgette + Swarovski + washers + Heidi Mount = Pool of drool

Flora and Alexa KILLED it. Needless to say, helping them out was totally worth several weeks of blog neglect. There are way too many things I now have to add to my "Shit I Would Cut a Bitch For" list. I highly suspect one of them will be the fiercest bitch of them all, V-Mag's founder and editrice, Cecelia Dean, who popped backstage - looking predictably fresh-as-f***, dressed in one of last fall's fringed knit pieces - after the show to offer her congratulations.

As for the style.com review, it only reiterates how transparently political and generally irrelevant it continues to be. It doesn't take a genius to realize the absurdity that is the rave review for a collection that supposedly marks another designer's "evolution" when, in actuality, it marks his premature homogenization. But enough about the negative shit. This collection can defend itself.

- Jessica

Friends with (FRINGE) benefits... pause, NH

Morgan (left): Tee [American Apparel] Bra [Unknown from Buffalo Exchange]

Me: Tee [James Perse] Bra and Necklace [DIY] 3 stone Ring [from Jaalber Jewelry]

I convinced Morgan to try on this hideously trashy studded fringe bra (bka Jump-Jump because, like Kriss Kross, it makes you wanna jump jump) at Buffalo Exchange and our inner trannies decided it had to be purchased. I ended up making myself a black version sans studs. For our pre-birthdya celebration, we decided to be tack-tastic and wore our hot coordinating messes to Happy Ending. The result? A mix of raves (the gays), confusion (straight boys that didn't go to "clothing college"), eye-rolling (love hating in foreign languages) and silliness all around.

- Jessica

I love you like a fat kid loves (birthday) cake

Britney Spears and Amy Winehouse

This picture is from our "Celebrity Train Wreck" dress up birthday party last year. Hoping to have another dress up party for our half birthday since the 12th happened to fall right before fashion week this year. And in case there's any confusion, it's pixie stick powder. Scout's honor.

-Morgan

Ice Ice Baby

ICEHOTEL Sweden

It never really occurs to me how much it sucks to have a winter birthday until it's less than a week away. Braving the freezing weather is enough work let alone faux-fun-having at some potentially wack venue alongside a throng of scenesters. Can we not discuss how depressingly old that makes me sound? Thanks. 

On another not-completely-unrelated note, can someone do an editorial of the iridescent Balenciaga S/S09 stuff on Natasha Poly at the ICEHOTEL in Sweden? MAKE IT HAPPEN.

Balenciaga S/S09

Or they could just lend me the clothes, fly me to Sweden and let me prance around in it in my complimentary suite if that's easier. And since everything Nicolas Ghesquiere designs makes the wearer magically impervious to the elements, I'm not really worried about the hypothermia factor. 

- Jessica

Birthdays was the worst days, Now we sip champagne when we thirst-ay

Jessica and I share the same birthday, which happens to be coming up on February 12th. Since I have been sick and bored, I decided to create a fantasy* birthday wishlist.

Balenciaga S/S09

Since puberty's end, I have come to terms that 5'4 will limit me somewhat in my fashion choices and along the way I have discovered several ways to increase my vertical aptitude. A pair of neutral heels lengthen the appearance of your legs and it's an investment sure to yield high returns. I probably won't be getting these amazing Balenciagas for my birthday  - but a girl can dream....

Alexander Wang S/S09

I love this bra and being a member of the itty bitty titty committee lets me wear things like this without looking like a total prostitute.

Alex & Chloe

Kind of weapon-like and oxidized silver... enough said.

Pencey S/S09

This spring, I have made it my personal goal to find the perfect white dress for summer. I'm really feeling the open back on this.

* I probably will not be receiving anything on this list because I am in desperate need of a new computer.

- Morgan