Advanced Style

I WANT TO BE HER.

ADVANCED STYLE IS EVERYTHING.

That is all.

And her. OMG I think I AM her.

Records: Skid Row

1989

My husband returned from a recent trip with a gaggle of new vinyl including the self-titled debut album from Skid Row. This album is a little extra special for us because the song 'I Remember You' was a part of our wedding CD favor. And, yes, we are already DATING our wedding by having a CD as a favor. As you can see from the photos of the album "art", Sebastian Bach was/is A DREAM BOAT. 

Dave "The Snake" Sabo / Sebastian Bach / Rachel Bolan

Yes, these are all dudes. Even the one on the far right who goes by the name Rachel. My FAVORITE (pitter patter), Sebastian Bach, is a stunning adonis of a creature whom you must admit, oddly resembles Blake Lively. AmIright?!

This record was photographed sans sleeve, but as I've mentioned before, we in the Cole household highly recommend protecting your records with sleeves.

Tribal Babs

Beautiful Barbara on Mara Hoffman's Instagram. 

That is all.

So long, Darlin'

It's not surprising to me that my mom went into labor with me while ironing and eagerly awaiting an episode of Dallas. I grew up watching and LOVING Dallas and then once I "grew up" I kept on watching and LOVING DALLAS. Even more. A lot of the world concurs (especially Russia) and tonight marks a historic moment in television. The very last episode of Dallas that Larry Hagman was in airs tonight on TNT. I am incredibly sad to say goodbye to a television legend, a Hollywood icon, and one of my favorite characters and buddhist cowboys. Larry Hagman had a sparkle in his eyes that reflected an infectious zest for life.  The life and love he brought to JR Ewing made Dallas more than just a tv show. 

Tonight, let's raise our tumblers of bourbon and tip our Stetson's to the slyest fox and the slickest villan and wish him well as he enters the pearly Southfork gates in heaven. Thank you for the years of complete entertainment and joy!

 

 

As my darlin's Barret, Dejon, and I have been known to say: "Dallas isn't just a tv show to us. It's in our DNA. It's Dallas-N-A." Okay, MAYBE a cocktail or two or three were consumed when we uttered those words. It doesn't make them less true. 

More Dallas:

An Open Letter to Southfork

Dallas & Thirtysomething // Ewing Pride

Dallas Premiere // Season 2 Premiere

David Bowie's New Single

David Bowie just released a new single along with a short film starring the perfectly-weird and rad Tilda Swinton, The Stars (Are Out Tonight). Feast your eyes and ears on it here.



So, it's cool to crush on a 65-year-old riiiiight?

More Bowie:

Bowie + Arcade Fire // Bowie Halloween Make-Up // Cool Parents, Cooler NYC Apartment

No Words, Just Downton

"You're my stick."

“All this time I was waiting for you.”



"You think me nice, but nobody else does. What makes you so sure I am?"
"Because I've seen you naked, and held you in my arms. And I know the real you."

All Gifs from FuckYeahDowntonAbbey

NYFW: Lauren Moffat's Cabin-Themed Line

Refinery29 is a girl's best friend during Fashion Week, EVEN MORE SO when fashion week coincides with flu/snowstorm season and you want to check the latest and hottest designers from the warmth of your Pendleton-clad Eames lounge. Lauren Moffat was inspired by a recent romp in the Catskills and presented her new Fall '13 "Cabin Rentals" with an interactive presentation including acoustic guitars and cozy models. Um, yes please. Yes to each. And every. Piece you see here.

I am getting some serious Rosemary Woodhouse/Susie Bishop vibes and nautical under-tones from this gloriously cozy high fashion moment. 

I want to be inside that cardigan, like NOW. See the whole slideshow on R29 here. For ALL show info and photos, Style is your go-to tool. Enjoy (while secretly in your pjs)!

Eames, I am Eternally Yours...

Caption from LIFE. "New toy, a part of which he is spinning here, was designed by Eames of colored cardboard sections which are easily joined by a child to form odd shapes."

We have discussed Eames before, and my undying love and admiration for the couple who invente mid-century design. My husband works at Time and one of the perks of his job is getting to see all of the incredible photo galleries they have. This Ray and Charles Eames gallery is from their September 1950 issue of LIFE Magazine. 

In the below photo, Eames stands with a heating duct he DIY-ed, if you will. The caption kills me.

Caption from LIFE. "Charles Eames ... earnest, reticent, eternally bow-tied man of 43. Decoration on heating duct at left is a piece of Eames whimsy."

For your enjoyment, check out THIS gallery: Rockstars and Their Parents

"Ali McGraw in Love Story stuff"

Lovely Amy Merrick of An Apple A Day was talking about her favorite thrift store in a recent entry. When describing it, she said "Nothing over a buck and they consistently have "ali mcgraw in love story" stuff and amazing men's things."


That one sentence made me smile, want to go to that thrift store, need to re-watch my dvd of 'Love Story', and rifle through my hat basket until I found my slouched beret cap. Amy's entry made me want to see more Ali McGraw in Love Story stuff.

An Open Letter to Southfork...

This week is the perfect time to give in to my not-so-guilty pleasure.



I am just going to put it all out on the table...I am addicted to Dallas. Not the state in Texas, but the AMAZING and timeless classic that has been re-running on Soapnet for months.



Barret and I are heavily involved, as we have been watching since day 1 and we are now in the 13th and final season. we have witnessed every kidnapping, every single shoulder pad, gold lame` headband, and ALL of the rocks the size of the Sphinx they call engagement rings. We know that "Europe" is a magical place that people disappear to when their role on the show has played out. We have gone through the ups and downs of thirteen seasons and are dreading the bitter end of Ewing Oil, Southfork, and the under-the-covers shenanigans of JR. We are strangely close with the Ewing family and feel remarkably loyal to JR, Sue Ellen, Bobby and the beloved Miss Ellie.




The style, fashion and scenery are so awe-inspiring that we actually considered hitting a tour of Southfork for my bachelorette weekend. No, I am not kidding.




When I die, will someone please sprinkle my ashes at Southfork?



Here I give you just a glimpse into our world.....

JR Ewing holding a painting of the patriarch of the family, Jock. Jock died a few years ago, but has been kept alive through this painting. This painting has appeared in more episodes than most actors could ever dream of.




The most famous episode in television history is the one following JR's shooting. Whoever names the gunman first wins! (Barret, you don't count.)




JR is filled with quotes like "That man is lower than a snake's belly." and "I'm JR Ewing, I don't get ulcers, I give them!" He is a multi-faceted villain that you love to hate, or hate to love. You feel everything for this amazing man with eyebrows like the devil.



Can anyone guess how many times he has been married on the show?




Even when you explode on Dallas, like Pam, you still get to be in a few more episodes. (Until they figure out if you are going to Europe or not.)



Here is Priscilla Presley, the third actress to play Jenna, in one of her myriad of sweater dresses.




And, our favorite Ewing....Sue Ellen.






Linda Grey's wardrobe on this show has single-handily come close to wearing out the rewind button on our Tivo.





Sue Ellen, a former beauty queen and raging alcoholic, even showed up in her mug shot wearing a black and white color-block suit. The girl's got style.






Thank you Dallas. We love you. Maybe a little too much.