Friday’s after five is dead for anther year, temps are slowly dropping (ick).  Time to break out the single malt I’m thinking.  But there are always some indoor options out there, right?  Something to keep the blood flowing?  Laughing?

Friday:

Rev Soup (DT Mall) – Comedian Doug Powell, a DC comic will be playing his second show tonight @ 8:30PM – $5 [Info]
Paramount Theater – John Denver Tribute.  I listed it.  Say something. @ 8PM – $30-$41 [Info]
Escafe’ Presents – DJ Esc, dance party and all the only place for solid house music in town @ 11PM – Free [Info]
Live Arts – Glengarry Glen Ross is kicking off it’s 3 week run of the ABCs (sold out until the 23rd) @ 8:00PM – $14-$16 [Info]
The Southern – James McMurtry with Johny Burke (moved to Fry’s Spring) @ 8:00PM – $Tickets? [Info]
Veritas Vineyards – Little Freddie King & The Chickenhead Blues Band, enjoy Cajun food (for purchase) with your rhythm and blues. @ 7-11:00PM – $15 [Info] »Read More

We probably all remember junior high school and being forced to read Edith Wharton’s novel, The Age of Innocence. I recall a part of the book where people wonder about Ellen Olenska (the character representing freedom and individual choice), “does she wear a round hat or a bonnet in the afternoon?” That thought, along with my recent viewing of Changeling (excellent, you should see it), made me wonder what ever happened to women wearing hats. Obviously, we still see it on Easter Sunday- it is one of the only times I see hats worn by women these days. I’m not saying women should be forced to wear hats or that there should be a decorum which involves a woman covering her head throughout various parts of the day, but weren’t hats so beautiful, elegant, and feminine? Of course, there was the trucker hat trend, which I must admit, I succombed to as a young college student (I had an awesome Barbie one, I kid ye not).  But that wasn’t exactly feminine…. »Read More

Navy, Black, Distressed Brown, Red, Patent, Patent leopard print. No, I’m not referring to an elderly lady’s selection of suit coats; I’m talking about the latest trend among wealthy soccer moms: The Dankso. If you’ve lived in Charlottesville (or any affluent city) for any length of time you’ve seen them; stay at home moms wearing shoes meant for standing in one position for long hours (specifically for oh, you know, brain surgeons). Only these moms are wearing them to go shopping, get groceries, or even just to pick up Vanessa from gymnastics. What is the deal?

I’m not asking that we hearken back to an era when a mother of three rose at three a.m. in order to accomplish her usual beauty routine and slap on her pearls, but…..well, maybe I am. What’s wrong with a stylish mother? At one point in time, caring about your appearance and clothing were signs of being a good parent, citizen, and role model for your child. Now, in order to be perceived as a good parent, you have to don your danskos, lose your hairbrush, and wear a velour track suit you’ve had since college (it helps if this is covered by your north face jacket and your choice of Longchamp or Vera Bradley bag). I am asking, nay, imploring citizens of this city, especially stay-at-home mothers, to forsake those things which make you a “hip” soccer mom among the others at PTA. Dare to slip on a stiletto, a high heel, a ballet flat, a loafer…. whatever your choice, wear them as you burn the unisex ,clumpy, and forever unfashionable item we’ve all come to know as the Dansko.

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Curious about Charlottesville downtown shopping?

Despite some really great shops, I think the mall is lacking in terms of retail activity. It is even sadder in the winter. Still, I’ll head out to browse on a lazy afternoon hoping that there might be something new or interesting to catch my eye. It has so much potential. But I often have to hop in the car and drive to select spots peppered around town when the mall doesn’t do it for me.

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Ladies and Gentlemen, step right up for your week in review.

We got villains dissing on wine bars, gunshots at the Outback and some Grecian food. Don’t forget to stop around back to sample our smelly PR move, celebrity wannabies, and your favorite musical acts. When you leave, grab the gift bag– it’s full of tats, lawsuits, and monkey sex. Enjoy!

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Students. You can get permanent frostbite on your toes, and you do look like idiots wearing flip-flops right now. You know those stories our grandparents tell about walking a mile through the snow to get to school with holes in their shoes, before global warming and everything? They tell the stories to make you appreciate the fact that you don’t have to endure pain and suffering because you can buy warm shoes. Lawnies: you’re off the hook because walking outside to get to the shower is kind of awesome.

DSW. Will you please build a Charlottesville location? I have received so many $20 gift certificates that I haven’t been able to use in time. We need you, because students are walking to school a mile in the freezing cold (soon to be snow) with no real shoes.

I learned my lesson the hard way. When it’s raining cats and dogs, your fashion faux pa really stands out, and by stands out I mean like gossamer over an obelisk.

Yes, my nipples were deadly because of the rain last night. What was your faux pa in the rain?