Thank you. But all of those facts and nuances don’t suit Jezebel’s narrative in general.

Many who’ve inflicted abuse also endured and observed it. People are capable of change. And addicts who do the real work to get sober frequently change on a foundational level. I know that doesn’t fit Jezebel’s rigid black/white ideas of good and bad people, so keep on doin’ you.

That was an excellent piece. As a reformed fashion designer who left to maintain her serenity, I really enjoyed reading that ad validating my exit from the fuckery.

Azelea Banks’s intellect makes it easy to understand how her career tanked so hard.

Pitt was likely in it for the right reasons. But as a movie star and not a real estate developer, he would have to rely on so many others--presumable experts--to do most of the heavy lifting. And even rely on still others to vet those contractors. 

NOLA municipal orgs are famous for corruption and malfeasance. Bribes happen quite regularly and are considered by some a fact of doing business in New Orleans. It’s why most large businesses don’t open locations in New Orleans and instead choose to go to suburban Metarie whose government is, um, organized. And…

My catholic parish in Brooklyn is uber-progressive and the pastor gives sermons about everyone being perfect just as God made them, inclusivity, etc.

She probably just wanted custom and not couture. But you’re right, no designer would sink the time and money for custom OR couture for anyone that isn’t mega A-list.

They’re probably referring to true, industry sizes. Most things purchased in US stores are vanity sized. What one buys in a 10/12 at Jcrew/Gap/anywhere in the US is actually a 14/16 by industry standards.

No, it’s not. It’s very expensive to make one dress. They would only do it if they thought it would get them mega press. Since she’s not famous, they’d only lend her what they already have.

If it were custom, they’d make any size. But they’d only do that for an A-List star. So, they probably don’t have sample sizes for here because samples are always ready but in a 0-2.

If those glasses are any indication, this collection will be the opposite of luxury. Please stop using that term in relation to things that are simply expensive. Expensive doesn’t mean “luxury”. Craftmanship, artisanal construction techniques, rare/high quality materials, longevity, rareness...this is what true luxury…

Just put them out on your stoop for neighbors to take and read for free.

She’s absolutely fantastic in The Favourite. She steals the entire film.

Meh, at least it’s free, so I’ll watch.

Oh my GAWD, the Bend N’ Snap™ works every time. Even 17 years later.

The Miley song is golden--very Madonna Y2K. But that’s a terrible, awkward video with the production value of an NYU student film

Damn, is Teigen trying to out-botox and out-filler Madonna? She might be winning. And she’s 25 years younger, so not exactly “winning”.

That linked story doesn’t mention anything about any accuser other than Blasey-Ford.

Anything starring Olivia Wilde or Nicholas Cage post-1998 is guaranteed to be terrible.