My So-Called Post

This weekend while Luis was playing Magic, I plopped myself down for some quality time with our DVD player. As I flipped through our binder, I considered Crouching Tiger, Amelie, and The Last Unicorn before deciding on one of the greatest, prematurely canceled TV programs ever.

Do you remember seeing your first episode of My So-Called Life? My mom and I watched it together and both really enjoyed it. We never quite got my dad into the game, as he had been burned before by my insistence that 90210 was "reeeeeeeally good."

So what was it about MSCL that was so amazing? It spoke directly to teenagers about teenage issues in teenage language. Hair flips and bitten lips came to mean more than their accompanying dialogue, and there was more weight in an awkward silence than in any other interaction. Kids drank and smoked, lied to their parents, and made out in the halls. Friends betrayed each other and shifted alliances for petty reasons, and enemies found common ground in the girls' room.

Perhaps MSCL was too real, and it frightened parents and the network into clipping its wings. Fortunately it is now available on DVD for future generations to enjoy - I know my nieces will be getting these sets as gifts when I think they are old enough.

What are your favorite MSCL episodes and moments?

- Krakow pulling a Cyrano and writing Jordan's love letter to Angela.
- The entire Boiler Room episode (remember Buffalo Tom?)
- The Christmas episode with Juliana Hatfield which makes me cry every time.
- Saying "Go, now. Go!" along with the opening credits.

Proenza update

I just received the two Proenza Schouler for Target pieces I talked about last week, and they are SO cute. The skirt is all sold out on target.com, but the dress is still available in the purple bubble print and navy blue.

I'm glad things are running true to size, because I also ordered this adorable green top last week. And while I was at target.com, I couldn't help but check out this laptop case by your friend and mine, Isaac Mizrahi. I love how obnoxious it is - can't wait to carry it!

If You Could Do Anything...

What would you do? If money and location were of no importance, what would you do for a living? I would...


Become a pastry chef
It sounds like such a cliché, but ever since I was young I've loved to bake, and have always been told that I'm good at it. Wouldn't it be amazing to be responsible for everyone's favorite part of their meal? Granted, the hours and the pay are terrible, but perhaps the personal satisfaction and pride in your work would more than make up for it. As you can tell from my Argentine flag cupcakes, I've got a long way to go in the piping skills department, but my heart is in it 100%.


Be a fighter pilot or an astronaut
As a teenager, it was my big dream to go to the Naval Academy and become a top fighter pilot. Specifically, I wanted to be the first woman to fly the Harrier AV-8B. For various reasons, it didn't work out as planned, but I still think of how great it would have been. As for the other career listed in the heading, well, who doesn't want to be an astronaut?? If I got a phone call right now that said come down to Florida for training, I'd be all over that.


Train horses and give riding lessons
I love riding, and can think of no more comfortable seat than a saddle. To the left is a picture of me circa 1984 or so learning the fundamentals of dressage. How great would it be to be on a ranch, working each day with a horse until you finally earn his trust? Then you can share your knowledge with others, training the next generation of horse-crazy girls to do the same.

Looking for Temp Work?

I've got a great agency to recommend. Luis' friend Tracy passed their info along to me, and I've had nothing but positive experiences. In my ignorance, I thought that temp jobs were a dime a dozen, but I've come to find out that agencies never call you and don't follow up. Leafstone is an exception, and I'm happy to give them my full and earnest recommendation. Happy hunting!

Leafstone Staffing (part of the CORESTAFF group)
www.corestaff.com
212.921.4900
1156 Avenue of the Americas, 3rd Floor

Does Hat Hair Have You Singing the Blues?

Then try this on for size.
Frederic Fekkai's Winter Hair Lift-Define-Shine Styling Compact (what a mouthful) claims to combat the two major winter hair woes: flattened roots and fly-away ends. For only $25, the cute little compact will easily fit in your purse or maybe even jacket pocket, if you're a dude and care about this sort of thing.

A diversion

I am really trying not to turn For the eye into a fashion blog, because I know many of our readers are straight dudes who couldn't care less. Still, I hope you will permit me a few posts now and again...

Let's talk about John Galliano. His Spring 07 couture collection for Dior well and truly melted my face off. Inspired by Madame Butterfly (and who isn't!), he returned to the interplay of form and color for which he is so well-loved, taking a turn away from his recent hyper-aggressive work. This aqua and yellow dress is the garden party attire of my fantasies, and what is couture really but an expression of the imagination? This neutral gown evokes a progressive Victorian lady, and a red and black gown makes me want to shout, "Konichiwa, Toreador!" Finally, who could not love this bride? She's all softness and form at once - romantic and sentimental with an stimulating origami twist. This is a gown for a woman who wants to be a pretty princess on her wedding day, but is unwilling to abandon her intellect and her strength to do so. Had I all the money in the world, I couldn't buy a more perfect gown.

Proenza Schouler for you, and you, and you!

If you love Proenza Schouler as much as I do, you were no doubt thrilled when Target announced that the boys would design the next GO collection. Also, you were no doubt concerned that you would never make it to Target in time to beat out all the fashionistas (aspiring and hardcore alike).

Never fear! When I read this post on one of my favorite new blogs, I knew there was hope. Sure enough, I just ordered two pieces from the line pictured here, which should be in my hot little hands within a week. Yes, I'm missing some of the visceral thrill of wrestling other gals for my new clothes, but I can always wait for the next H&M collection for that.

Speaking of which, did anyone else find Viktor & Rolf's latest H&M line terribly disappointing in person? I was so psyched about the photos, but when I went to try everything on, I couldn't find anything with a decent cut. Such a disappointment after my phenomenal success with the Lagerfeld collection, and I know lots of girls who love Stella's stuff. Who's next, I wonder? (No, Madonna does NOT count.)