Long time CHS readers know of my terribly un-Christian feelings toward blogger Julia Allison.  For those of you just joining us, and those of you lucky enough not to know who Ms. Allison is, allow me to give you the Cliff’s Notes version. Name: Julia Allison aka Julia Baugher. Location: The Land of Cupcakes, Tutus […]

This morning, I climbed the ladder to the top of my soapbox to engage in a little righteous indignation about how sexual assault shouldn’t be used as a punchline.  Because when a man, even an asshole misogynist who became famous for saying and doing outrageously inappropriate things, says that he paid $1,700 for “a good […]

(I’ve climbed to the very top of my soapbox for this one, so prepare yourselves.) Earlier this week, writer Michael Ellsberg, author of The Education of Millionaires, decided to combine his release party with a bachelor and bachelorette auction.  This auction was not for charity, it was instead for copies of the book.  If you […]

Dear Belle, This may not be the kind of question that you want for “Ask Belle,” but what’s the best advice that anyone has ever given you? I’d love to hear it, even if you don’t want to post it. Sincerely, Andi I’m not sure whether you’re looking for relationship advice, life advice or career […]

For those of you who are new to the blog, famewhore and alleged-journalist Julia Allison is the unofficial CHS Faux Pas mascot.  Basically, she’s a fashion war criminal.  Past atrocities and crimes against humanity include, but are not limited to, dressing like Elvira for a formal event, wearing Moonboots and Juicy velour, and being the […]

The image at left is from Oscar de la Renta’s 2011 Resort Collection.  If you want to see more of the glorious designs, including some incredible evening wear, visit Taryn Cox’s fabulous blog. As a hazel-eyed girl, I’ve always been a huge fan of purple eyeshadow.  So I was thrilled to see that Glamour has […]

For many Mid-Atlantic residents, linen is the quintessential summer fabric.  But for this fashionista, linen is a siren’s song that lures you in with its sophisticated look and then dashes your style on the wrinkly rocks.  Because few things look as unpolished as linen after 45 minutes of wear. So why does this gorgeous Rouland […]

After I added Julia Allison to Friday’s Faux Pas, I resolved to take a little break from including the former Hill staffer and Internet fameball on the blog.  But how can I be expected to ignore this?  Am I wrong or does this look like a cast off from the wardrobe department of “Bordello of […]

“I dress for myself. Not for the image, not for the public, not for the fashion, not for men.” –Marlene Dietrich One of the great style icons of the 20th Century, Marlene Dietrich loved to push the boundaries of gender and fashion.  She and her contemporary, Katherine Hepburn, made the look of menswear so iconic […]