Hott Messes, revisited.

Long before Amy Winhouse declined rehab, and even before Brit Brit flashed her choo-chee to the world, America was introduced to its original hott messes: Big Edie and Little Edie Beale. These two washed up wasps became house hold names in 1975 thanks to the documentary Grey Gardens. This movie chronicled the lives of two grimy divas living in a run-down, raccoon infested Hampton's mansion- known as Grey Gardens.


Any true pop-culture addict needs to watch this doc!!! Its faboosh.


Big Edie is first aunt to Jackie O- First lady of Style circa 1960 til FOREVER!!!


<< You Likes mah glasses???

The cleverly named Little Edie is Jackie's first cousin. Little Edie has officially gone down in history as America's second hott tranny mess (the first was Joan Crawford). Her infatuation with pulling sweaters over her head and accessorizing with full length grungy fur coats makes her a fashion icon- not because she was en-vogue, but because she was a trend setter.

Edie has influenced collections by Prada Spring 2007

And by Pelican Avenue Spring 2008

We guess Edie's a spring gal. Who knew.



Do you have HBO??? Then watch Grey Gardens on Satuday April 18th starring real life hott messes Drew Barrymore and Jessica Lange.




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Go to greygardensnews.blogspot.com for everything you never wanted to know about Big and Litte Edie

FANTASTICO!!!

10 essential prom tips

Who needs Prom tips? You need prom tips. Leave it all to JRendoor to give you your Fifteen Minutes of Prom-Fab!

1.Reading is Detrimental. Put down that stale issue of Seventeen Magazine, Burn that useless copy of Lucky Girl, and Avoid Teen People Magazine like it’s the plague. Taylor Swift does not know anymore about proms than you do. She did not even go to prom!!! Its time for you fashionistas to move on from candy-colored dresses and put together an outfit that is trés chic and red carpet ready.

2. Go Green- keep your hair ozone friendly. This season there is an emphasis on natural beauty. Your hair is the best place to keep it simple. Spraying your hair into a voluminous fire hazard is not attractive. Stiff hair never looks right. So, keep it simple!!! Throw a little mousse in your shower-damp hair and then blow it out with your hair dryer. Use a round bristle-brush to style accordingly. If curls are your thang, then please make them look natural!!! Shirley Temple style spring curls are so silly looking. For a soft and natural look use a wide flat iron as a curler and wrap your hair around the width of the brush. So, skip the helmet hair and pin curls and go Eau Natural!

3. You are not Cyndi Lauper. Go easy on the make up. You chicas that are going to high school proms are around 18 years old. Beauty at this age should look Natural. Use a neutral palate to emphasize your youthful glow. Eye make up should be light and smoky- and your eye shadow should NOT match your dress. Hells to the no. Wear a sheer gloss on your lips instead of a chunky lipstick. The lighter your make up is, the fresher you look.

4. Mac-N-Cheez is not a skin tone. Spray tans are not a necessity. Orange skin makes you look like your suffering from Jaundice. If you must get a fake tan, do so at least 72 hours before prom. In other words- if your prom is on a Friday, go to the tanning salon on Wednesday. That way the excessive orange tone will have washed away and you’ll look pseudo-normal.

5. You should have nails- not claws. Three-inch rep-tipped acrylic nails looked great on Anna Nicole Smith. Ladies, do not follow her example. Keep the press-ons at a normal length, and opt for either a neutral color or a classic red (whichever compliments your dress best).

6. Day-glo is not classy. If your dress looks like it can glow in the dark, then do not let it see the light of day. Neon is designated for Fast-Food signs, not evening wear. So please, back away from the day-glo.

7. Mid-length is Mediocre. Some divas take a leap of faith with their prom dress and decide to go short. That’s ok- but short means short!!! The hem of a short dress should sit about six inches above your knee. This guarantees that you wont look short and stubby. If you’re a traditionalist and want a long gown, then wear a LONGGG gown. A floor length gown with a bit of a train is the way to go. Showing your ankles like a Victorian rebel makes your dress look awkward.

8. Spanx!!! That is not a dirty word. In fact, that word should be in your everyday fashion vocabulary. Spanx are the greatest thing since sliced whole grain bread. They are the miracle garments that trim your curves and give you a seamless hourglass figure. They work so well that no one noticed Oprah fattened up again until Oprah acknowledged her girth. Like I said- they are a miracle.

9. Shoes. Shoes are simple: No wedges, No boots, no flats, and no clear light up platforms- save those for church. Strappy stilettos and peep-toe pumps are a classic way to add an edgy flair to your dress without looking like a stripper.

Prom dont >>>

10. Cheap is Chic. Who says you need to break the bank on your prom attire??? Splurging is a fashion don’t in today’s economy. If your looking for a dress that Über couture yet inexpensive, then look no further than your local vintage shop!!! One diva’s trash is another diva’s treasure. Vintage and thrift shops located near affluent communities are VERY likely to carry designer pieces. If you are determined to buy a brand new dress, go to a discount store. No, not TJ Maxx. Here is a list of places that can help you stay trés chic and trés chic:

- Loehmanns (dresses, shoes)

- Daffy’s (dresses, shoes)

- Century 21 (head to toe)

- Zappos.com (shoes)

- Chinese Laundry.com (shoes)

- MjM (shoes)

- DSW (shoes)

- E.L.F. (Make up)

- China Town (EVERYTHING!!!)

- Vintage // Thrift shops (hit or miss)

Good luck divas.

Work.

Brit Brit does Candies

Attention all thrifty tweens: Hott mess Britney Spears has teamed up with girly-girl clothiers Candies!!!

O Britney.

Mega-retailer Kohls is not known for being cutting edge. Nothing has changed.

Candies’ previous pop-a-licious ads have included Jenny McCarthy, Kelly Clarkson, and Hillary Duff. The ads are always cute; the clothes are always the same.

So, the line sucks- but it is a step up for Britney (at least she’s wearing clothes). The clothes are not too trashy, but they are definitely NOT classy. Hells to the no. The candy-colored clothes are perfect for a trip to the beach… or a trip to the trailer park. That’s it.

At least she looks good in the Ads. A little Photoshop goes a long way.

Good job Britney.

Britney for Candies is available at Kohls nationwide. I’m sorry, but it’s difficult to say that with a straight face.

Kate Moss for TopShop

Kate moss has revealed the new Spring 2009 looks for her collabo with TopShop!!!

What a letdown.

A collaboration between Kate and TopShop conjures up images of clothes that are sleek sexy modern euro-trashy and Über glam. One expected her line to be very Cavalli-esque; full of loud colors, bold patterns, and racy cuts.
Girlfriend did not deliver. Instead of Cavalli-esque, we got Kohls-esque. The clothes are dull, and covered in a dull flower motif that has been done to death. Nothing original. We wanted Lanvin meets H+M; we got Free People meets JC Penney.

Not sexy. Not Glam.

The clothes do not even look cute on Kate!!! The over-airbrushed ads could not amp up Kate’s clothes. She may have aged a bit (her hard partying ways are starting to catch up to her face), but she can still make a garbage bag look Haute. Think- if clothes look "so-so" on a supermodel, how are they going to look on a normal person??? However, the garbage bags, er, clothes she “designed” for TopShop could not be saved.

A lot of the clothes are covered in the vintage-rose motif as the dress above. If this dress were "designed" by, say, Jessica Simpson we would like it A LOTTT more. Go on http://www.katemosstopshop.com/ to view the entire collection. A select few of her clothes do have that edgy discotheque vibe we were exptecting.

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This outfits not bad, but its not practical either. The hemline is a wee bit short. It looks great on kate though.

Good news for Kate, her clothes WILL SELL OUT. Every wannabe fasionista in the Tri-State area will be wearing her duds religiously. Case in point: the Collabo between Comme de Garcons and H+M was butt fuggly, and it sold out!!! Who knew oversized polka dot pirate shirts were so en vogue???? Color me confused.

So congrats Kate- the rags that someone sewed your name onto will be fashion staples!!! Faux-hipsters rejoice.

Your Fifteen Minutes Start Now!!!

HOW YOU DOIN?

After months of strenuous preparation, JRendoor and Co. has finally launched the fashion blog to end all fashion blogs!!! This is your "Fifteen Minutes of Fab"!!!

Style comes easy to some people. People that have no fashion sense whatsoever hire stylists. Most people today cannot afford stylists, so let us style you for free!!! Allow us to guide you through the ins and outs of what’s “haute or not” in fashion pop culture.

Your personal stylists are Denise Rendor and Jon Daniels. Together we are JRendoor- the future of fashion.

Denise is the Filipina Coco Chanel. She can spot a trend like none other. Her penchant for clothes that are sophisticated yet sexy allows her to assemble outfits that would make Victoria Beckham jealous. However, girlfriend does not tolerate anything gaudy. She is one super chic fashionista.

Posh + Coco = Denise :)

Jon is a fashion oracle. He follows trends in music and pop culture in order to predict what next season’s wardrobe staples will be. His flair for both loud pop art and old world exoticism is what makes him a style maven.

Monk (with Paris Hilton)+ Versace = Jon :)

We have made it our prerogative to create a blog that is pure fashion decadence. This is a feast for your fashion senses!!! So slap on your Platform Stilettos, squeeze into your skinny jeans, and, in the words of the great RuPaul, “Sashay, Chonte!!!”

Welcome to "Fifteen minutes of Fab"- enjoy the glamourama.

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