Stylish with Substance

What's In a Name? 'Schitbag' - Sweet or $h!t?

Ella M — Wed, 19 May 2010 10:30:45 EDT

A friend of mine, the Evil Fashionisto, used to make a joke about my comments on "IT" bags. He said the opposites were s... bags.

Later on I decided to use our inside joke on this site as our own Fab vs. Fug, etc. wording.

But now one company has actually made a $h!t bag, not by ugliness necessarily, but by name.

It's actually called "Schitbag".

Would we classify the looks as $h!t? Not really. I like the straps OK, but I hate the pockets on the actual bag. Well the bag IS just pockets, like it's turned inside out.

So it's more like vomit. The vomit bag.

Excellent job!

Via The Cut, from Fashionista.

You Too Can Wear Tighty-Whities on Your Hands (Accessory Fug)

Ella M — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 11:52:04 EDT

[caption id="attachment_2736" align="alignright" width="102" caption="Handerpants make me want to put my finger down my throat"][/caption]

When a man wears tighty-whities on his lower region (where they supposedly belong) women don't exactly want to get their hands on it - it being said lower region.

So what's up with this totally $h!t pair of gloves (for men or women) on Fred Flare?

Ewww! I just cannot. I cannot. I cannot. Cannot.

Even stand to look at them. Hence the tiny thumbnail here. If you want to throw away $16, you can buy these, because that's how much they cost and they're totally trash.

Re the Famous Louis Vuitton Garbage Bag: Is Marc Jacobs "Trashing" Fashion Victims?

Ella M — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:13:12 EST

Right when this buzzworthy Louis Vuitton bag hit the 'net, I was scrambling to fit in coverage of the late Alexander McQueen and what of NY Fashion Week I could, so my usual dissing of bad design had to wait. And wait past my flu. But I love critiquing design and publishing fug fashion more than runway shows, so without further ado...

In probable social commentary, Marc Jacobs has finally "done it"? with a possible reply to the Chanel hobo that resembled a trash bag.

[caption id="attachment_2282" align="alignnone" width="450" caption="You too can wear a trash bag for only $1960!"][/caption]

Two thoughts:

Is the worse part the tell-tale orange cinch-tie, or the "Louis Vuitton" wording for the logo-addicted?
Buyer beware! We think this bag is an intended insult to those who'll carry anything with LVs - regardless of style. This "purse" will signal any carrier as a fashion victim. Easily.

Unless you're an Olsen Twin. Ah, yes - it's so perfect for them, it might have been made for them to finally solidify their fashion status as hobos. We still think even they won't take that bait. ;-)

Common Cold Accessory: Not Hot

Ella M — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:15:59 EST

Two moms have invented "Sniffle Buddies": *extra* mini sleeves upon which for kids to wipe their noses. Because that's way better than wiping on a shirt sleeve. Oh yeah.

It's a fashion disaster too scary to recommend imagining, but the worst part is these two new business partners also sell adult sized versions.

Ugggghhh. I don't feel too well.

Read more about these mothers' story or browse the Sniffle Buddy Shop.

"Dread (lock) Santa Hat" !?! - Dread is Right!

Ella M — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:05:58 EST

You too can have long white dreads under your Santa hat. Because nothing represents the North Pole like a Rastafarian, especially a really old one.

However if you love that rasta-aesthetic or just think this is too funny, it's available for purchase from Target.

The "Boob" Dress.

Ella M — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:36:23 EST

Are you wondering what I mean? Is this a sexy low-cut number? Oh come on don't you know the blog?! ;-) Read and look on.

Indie designer Emma Bell designs a lot of "crazy" if you will, but her frocks are all open to personal style interpretation until we get to the round things with ... nipples? ... on the chest, especially on this piece:

Those couldn't be cupcakes, could they? Cupcakes atop breasts? Who does that! Other colors simply look like dyed fried eggs, so they're marginally better. Get a dose of bright cheer from the Emma Bell website, if you dare.

*Via* Kingdom of Style

Stay tuned for a bonus: The answer to the age-old question, "what is the opposite of nipple pasties?" Inquiring funny bones need to see!

Sock Garters!?! IT or $h-t?

Ella M — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:29:36 EST

When one hears or reads about "sock garters", that guy, gal, doll or dame may think of any a number of thoughts. There's probably curiousity, intrigue or the quick urge to flag as fug.

But some fashionistas are already saying they can be at least kinda cute - so while I crave posting a photo of this odd hybrid-accessory (at least they don't have a weird smushed name like "sarters"), I also should leave this open to public opinion. After all, they're not necessarily forcing wearers into What Not to Wear-ers. (They can be hidden, but is that the intent?)

For your approval: A y (?) look from indie designer, SWAN clothing.

Key = visible, BUT with heels.

But - mm - I don't know. We don't see the whole picture.

Then there's a whole bunch of garter styles from Sock Dreams, including adjustable banded ones that can even match the knee socks themselves. Better? Worse? (I'm back and forth on those poofy-poodly/uggly ones.)

So this whole new sock-garters-for-women thing: IT or $h-t List?

*Update* The poll is closed. Stay tuned for more on this! Read my suggestions on what to pair/wear with these accessories.

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To reiterate either way, just thank goodness our tween-zombied society hasn't come up with "sarters".

Or have they?

Dun dun dunnnnn.