Fug or Fab

September 21, 2009

Emmy Awards Fug or Fab Carpet: January Jones

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While we were doing our live-blog yesterday -- and thanks to those of you who stopped by, it was super fun -- Heather and I decided that we didn't know what to decide about Mrs Betty Draper here, AKA January Jones:

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This morning, I think I've personally come down firmly on the side of love: it's interesting and intricate without being all Crazy McLookAtMe, and it fits her like a dream. But we promised you a poll, and a poll ye shall receive:


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Permalink | Posted By Jessica at 12:09 PM in Emmy Awards, Fug or Fab, January Jones
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September 18, 2009

Fug or Fab: Natalie Portman

Generally, I think red and pink really do clash rather loudly, and so I tend to steer clear of it.

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But -- and maybe it's just the delirium talking; it's been a really long week -- I don't hate this. There's something bright and fun and spirited about it. Unlike Natalie's facial expression, but presumably, she cracked a smile at SOME point that night. I mean, if you're going to wear an upbeat dress, the least you can do is act like you haven't just had nails driven into your colon.

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Permalink | Posted By Heather at 10:43 AM in Fug or Fab, Natalie Portman
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September 17, 2009

Fug or Fab: Rachel McAdams

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Hey, remember when Rumer Willis wore a top like this with pants?

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[Photo: WENN.com]

In our "Unfug It Up" comments, lots of people voted for Rumer to ditch the pants and replace them with a pencil skirt. Rachel's dress, which is from the same Stella McCartney collection, fulfills the spirit of that (it's not exactly the same top -- different sleeves, and I think the seam on Rachel's neck means there's modesty netting present, which... feh). I still like the concept of Rumer's jacket if not the way she executed it, but if Stella McCartney snuck into my house, pinned me against the wall, and forced me to select one of these outfits or else accept a hearty bitch-slap, I'd take Rachel's.

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Permalink | Posted By Heather at 01:57 PM in Fug or Fab, Rachel McAdams, Who Fugged It More?
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September 16, 2009

VMA Fug or Fab Carpet: Solange

You know, believe it or not, I think the haircut is the least of Solange's problems.

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It has grown on me. I actually think she might pull it off if she knew what the hell to do with her makeup -- her lips look like she just snacked on a bottle of Pepto Bismol.

And then there's the dress. For New York mag, I wrote that she's dressed as a present someone brought to a funeral, and I do still believe that. I mean, I'm pretty sure the thing on her right shoulder is something Target sells in a rainbow of colors.  But the more I stare at her, the more I conclude: She's kind of WORKING it, no? Yeah, there's some reflection coming off her left boob, but this is Solange we're talking about -- she's finally picked something unusual that DOESN'T look like she drew it after she was hanging something in the bathroom and slipped and hit her head on the toilet. I've got to give her props for that.

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Permalink | Posted By Heather at 09:31 AM in Fug or Fab, Solange, VMAs
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September 15, 2009

VMAs Fug or Fab Carpet: Alicia Keys

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I'm flummoxed.

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I SHOULD think this dress is cute. But somehow it's not working for me on Alicia. Kind of like how I SHOULD like peanut butter and bacon sandwiches, because peanut butter and bacon are magically delicious, but for whatever reason the two just don't go together for me. Am I just out of sorts? Do I need more sleep? Some champagne? A back rub from Intern George? Or is my vague and hard-to-articulate sense of "meh" well-placed? I need your guidance, Fug Nation.

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Permalink | Posted By Heather at 11:13 AM in Alicia Keys, Fug or Fab, VMAs
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September 10, 2009

Fug or Fab: Jacinda Barrett

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GABRIEL MACHT: HO HO HO!

JACINDA BARRETT: What are you laughing about?

GABRIEL: Oh, just trying to look breezy.

JACINDA: Why?

GABRIEL: Oh, you know. It's good to look casual and devil-may-care at these things. Oh, HOLLYWOOD! You AMUSE! Etc.

JACINDA: Maybe we should just talk to each other. Like normal married people.

GABRIEL: Indeed! JACINDA! TREASURED BRIDE! I loved you on THE REAL WORLD! HO HO HO REALITY TELEVISION.

JACINDA: Seriously? I've been in a ton of movies. You have to bring this up? You know how I feel about it.

GABRIEL: HA HA HA YOU ARE A CARD! Pretending I have RUFFLED your RUFFLES! HO!

JACINDA: I am going to find the open bar now. Why don't you ask these nice people what they think of my outfit?

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Permalink | Posted By Jessica at 01:56 PM in Fug or Fab
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September 10, 2009

Fug or Fab: Ginnifer Goodwin

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What say ye, Fug Nation: Cute, youthful cocktail dress?

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Or the model for the cake at a heart surgeon's retirement party?

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Permalink | Posted By Heather at 01:23 PM in Fug or Fab, Ginnifer Goodwin
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September 9, 2009

Fug or Fab: Freida Pinto

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When I saw this photo of Freida Pinto, I thought, "Oh, dear. OH DEAR." Because I was not sure at all I would like where this is going:

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Freida Pinto seems so low-key and charming, and SO above showing up somewhere in a dress that's a glorified bra connected to a skirt by a zipper on a sheer overlay. That feels like famewhore behavior, and she seems the exact opposite of that. Like, to the point where if Fame came up to her and offered her a really cheap rate on an erotic massage, I seriously think Freida would be like, "Nah, I'm just going to go home and watch Big Brother and wonder why the wardrobe people still manage to make Julie Chen look like she shops at Talbots For Seniors even though she's pregnant." Okay, maybe I'm projecting, but you get the gist.

Then she turned around:
Continue reading Fug or Fab: Freida Pinto.
Permalink | Posted By Heather at 12:12 PM in Freida Pinto, Fug or Fab
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September 9, 2009

Fug or Fab: Eva Mendes

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NICOLAS CAGE: Hello, special lady.

EVA MENDES: Hi, Nic. Is there something on your face?

NICOLAS: It's my new, wholly mature facial scruff. Is there something on your crotch?

EVA: Just my dress.

NICOLAS: Are you sure it's not a special awards rosette? Did your crotch win a prize?

EVA: Yes. It was named a national treasure.

NICOLAS: Was it?

EVA: No, idiot.

NICOLAS: Are you sure? Because I was just saying the other day that my National Treasure franchise needs a third part. National Treasure: Crotch of Lies? National Treasure: Woman-Cave of Mystery? National Treasure: Enigmatic Lady-Labyrinth?

EVA: You are talking nonsense that is even weirder than your hair is whenever you're in a movie.

NICOLAS: WELL. If you're going to get personal, I'll point out that I'm pretty sure the cut of that dress went out of style two years ago.

EVA: Petulance doesn't suit you.

NICOLAS: I KNOW YOU ARE, BUT WHAT AM I?

EVA: Right.

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Permalink | Posted By Heather at 11:20 AM in Eva Mendes, Fug or Fab
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September 3, 2009

Fug or Fab: Olivia Wilde

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I love Olivia Wilde, and not because she managed to slog her way through that somewhat poorly-executed Marissa Experiments With Lesbianism storyline on The OC without visibility rolling her eyes on camera.

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I love her because when she was interviewed about being ranked Number One on Maxim's Hot 100 List over the summer, she was kind of hilarious, noting that she was "honored to be considered warmer than the average taco," saying that she stays so hot thanks to "fourteen tablespoons cayenne pepper in [her] VERY HOT coffee each morning," and she used the word "thrice." Anyone who uses the word "thrice" is automatically noted as A Friend of GFY.  And she certainly is very pretty. But let's talk about her dress. Does it make me want to running screaming out into the yard and set the squirrels on fire with rage? Absolutely not. In fact, I think I might like it. And it looks comfortable. You guys know how I feel about clothing in which I feel that I could comfortably eat an enchilada platter or two: VERY pro. But I woke up this morning and thought it was Friday, so who knows if I'm on the right track.
 

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Permalink | Posted By Jessica at 10:26 AM in Fug or Fab
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