Julian Ayrs & Pop Culture

Archive for December 2008

Michelle sprints to podium to snatch up coveted Best-Dressed prize!

Busty congestion and hooker lips earns  Oprah spot on worst-dressed!

Mr. Blackwell, king of the haiku quip!

One fashion victim is a Cleopatra wanna-be – another – an awkward jumble of fetish and purity.
Without doubt, the out-of-step painted ladies, are worthy candidates for the much-anticipated 1st Annual [...]

Mens Fashion…stylish topcoats are practical, too!

Posted by: Julian Ayrs on: December 30, 2008

A few weeks ago, my eyes went wide as I spied a handsome full-length topcoat, dangling on a hanger at a bargain-basement price!
I dickered a little when it came to flashing the cash, though!
After all, residents of the City of Angels had been languishing in the sweltering heat for weeks.
Splurging on outwear appeared to be [...]

Oprah Winfrey…named 1 of 10 worst-dressed women in America!

Posted by: Julian Ayrs on: December 30, 2008

Oprah, you’re supposed to wear the gown, not carry it!

Well, the clock is ticking away, and we’re getting down to the nitty-gritty as 2008  fades into oblivion!
On December 31st, my 1st Annual 10 Worst-Dressed list (in tandem with the scintillating 10 Best-Dressed) will be unveiled.
With a nod to the King of Haiku Fashion barbs, Mr. [...]

Instead of broadcasting three segments on separate issues on 60 minutes last night – as usual – the top-rated news tabloid devoted a full hour to Barack Obama.
Okay, the glare of the spotlight was also cast on 1st Lady elect Michelle Obama at the end of the informative investigative probe that enlightened a few, myself [...]

Kabir…Karma quote!

Posted by: Julian Ayrs on: December 28, 2008

 
Kabir – respected Master and inspired Prophet – once said on the subject of Karma and the issue of reaping what you sow:
“If you plant cactus, how do you expect to grow mangoes?”
 

Elaine Wynn…lands spot on 10 Best-Dressed list! Classy lady…

Posted by: Julian Ayrs on: December 28, 2008

The lady is tall, poised, outgoing – and betcha didn’t expect it – quite down-to-earth.
And, a real fashion horse in an elegant understated way.
Of course, the woman of-the-hour in Las Vegas is Elaine Wynn, wife of mercurial Steve Wynn (Las Vegas Hotel Impresario).
The morning times did a bang-up job on a feature they published on [...]

I was strolling down a busy Vegas Street on boxing day when I spied a jumble of empty boxes adorned with enticing product images of pricey toys once-packed inside – eye-catching promos for top-of-the-line wide-screen TVs, jazzy state-of-the-art designer cell phones, pricey leading edge DVD players – you name it.
Ah, Santa was generous to this [...]

Oscar…ballots in hands of carriers & to be delivered today!

Posted by: Julian Ayrs on: December 27, 2008

Just as I turned the key in my mailbox and swung the little door open to check for mail, a few feet away – inside the sorting room – I overheard a reassuring announcement from a Supervisor at the West Hollywood Post Office.
“Listen up! For security reasons, I shall be personally turning over these Oscar [...]

Las Vegas…day after Christmas & decorations are down! Bah humbug…

Posted by: Julian Ayrs on: December 26, 2008

When I strode out of my Hotel this morning bright and early in search of breakies to satisfy a hunger pain in my gut, I was taken aback when I spied a posse of City Workers disassembling the festive Christmas tree which lit up the downtown strip (on Fremont Street) just yesterday!
One day after the [...]

Las Vegas…Wynn’s splashy Encore bash a glittering event!

Posted by: Julian Ayrs on: December 25, 2008

At the stroke of eight, Steve Wynn gave a nod – at which point- a throng of lookie-loos (who had been patiently waiting for about an hour in a line that snaked down the busy Las Vegas strip) surged forward in a crush and swarmed the swankiest new Casino in Sin City, Encore!
Staff beamed and [...]