We’ve had a dozen of our little people out scouting the New York, London and Paris fashion shows for weeks now. We need a few new, fresh ideas for next season. MO’s already tired of the sheath silhouette, and frankly all of you out there cat-calling it the “Jackie No” look are not helping much.
Our budget is a little strained, due to an unscheduled maintenance over at the Federal Reserve. Apparently those presses weren’t designed to run around the clock. But Big Guy did say that if we get our trillion dollar health care bill passed, Lady M can get any new fashions she wants, because it will just get lost in the rounding.
So here are just a few ideas our little fashionistas have come up with to make Lady M look mah-velous next year in a decidedly NOT JACKIE way:
Something for our next Medal of Honor ceremony: inappropriate AND full ammo belt: a little edgy, but ironic
I’m not sure about this one: I told them a corset might be a good idea, but I was thinking of something a bit more traditional. Like, under the clothes? But I think Lady M will like the belt.
The two above I thought we might just want to have in the closet in case we have to go head-to-head with Sarah Palin some day. Otherwise, I think Toes would enjoy getting them as hand-me-downs.
This is just the perfect organic gardening hat outfit
But here’s my favorite: the pièce de résistance. Does this not work on so many levels? Multi-colored, multi-patterned, and recycled from an old afghan! And we can have the Big White seamstress take those sleeves off to showcase our ever popular bi’s and tri’s.
I think that’s a wrap. Oh! Except there is this little Dorothy Lamour redux number for our next wonderful exotic island get-away:
A perfect 10!
I sure hope Big Guy can get his my-partisan Health Care Bill rammed through. These designs are going like hotcakes.
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MOTUS,
ReplyDeleteThe photoshop possibilities are endless. Love, love, love the antlers.
This is another fashion challenge, isn't it? So many more possibilities than last week's fur coat do over. Need to think about this overnight.
ReplyDeleteThere was a Hollywood type, nice-looking gal, who wore something like that crochet number to a big event with photogs all over the place. Would you believe that the fashion critics did not receive it favorably? They must have hated their grannies.
ReplyDeleteMOTUS, you are a genius. The crochet afghan is perfect for covering her "flaws" but does need to be a little longer (oh, those knees). I'm going to have to check one of my retro friend's living room because I swear that piece came from the back of her couch. And you know me, no crochet only knitting.
ReplyDeleteComing from a crocheter, please, dont make the crafty yarny people angry by making fun of the crochet clothing...and for god's sake, dont put it on MO. I'd like to be able to keep doing my hobby without people picking on me because MO is wearing granny squares.
ReplyDeleteI'm loving the 'belts everywhere' look and MO already has a head start with all her belts. The belts everywhere would solve MO's ongoing quest to find her true waistline.
ReplyDeleteI think that antlers outfits are to be given to Rahmbo immediately. Just in case. Big Guy can misunderstand this outfit. I wouldn't want to be responsible.
ReplyDeleteGranny's afghan is great. Back to our humble origins.
Also, I recommend that we all study this informative website http://www.thefashionpolice.net/2010/01
before we make any styling decisions. Decisions are to be informed, so that we don't have to spend too much time explaining stupid little people that everything is for their own good.
And don't forget the sizing.
ReplyDeleteMO has a "special" formula. It is "unprecedented."
Deduct 2 from the real size. That's the "MO" size.
Fashion "icon," indeed!
Due to financial restraints I think we'll start with the 'antler' dress, since it's accessorized with the thigh-high boots we love.
ReplyDeleteWe'll buckle 2 of the belts together and wrap them around our middle somewhere. The third belt will be wound around our thighs to prevent the "colussus" stance that looks so gauche.
There's no need to purchase the afgan dress, First Granny packed a similar afgan she made in 1965 and we'll have it made into a very small sweater to wear on top of our poofy dress.
The gardening hat will be placed up-side-down between the two antlers. Inside the hat will be a representative selection of the vegetables that MO personally grew on the White House Lawn; 1 large yam, 3 tomatillos, and a lovely bunch of greens.
How tray shiek is that?
I was just thinking, now I know why models get paid so much. Is there any sum of money that would induce you, self-respecting readers, to parade around and be photographed on those frightful costumes outside of Oct. 31?
ReplyDeleteMOTUS, wow have I got a lot of reading to catch up! Oh Goodie. Been in El Paso for the hubbie's retirement from the US Army. We are still here, however, and so I cannot catch up just yet.
ReplyDeleteGod bless, and I do so love the afghan look for Mo! The antlers, not so much. But only because it would be so unfair when she butts heads with Big Guy. Poor little Magic Negro. And all those mean republicans saying no no no, just like the people. He's so misunderstood!
Anyway, good job on the afghan look and lets add some doilie undies, with a pot holder belt. Perfect.
Hey, bettyann. I've been wondering where you were. Glad you checked in. I was becoming concerned that Big MO might have had you picked up (as a fashion consultant, of course). I was getting ready to go incognito and look for an attic to hide out in.
ReplyDeleteCinder,
ReplyDeleteMy first thought on the antlers was "they'd sure look fine mounted on the hood of the car at the ranch." Then I remembered: we don't have a ranch anymore. Or a car, unless you count limos. Which I don't.
Anon,
Oh, when they see Lady M in that wrap, they'll change their tune.
MadamD and Anon2,
Please, let's not get into that "knit 1, crochet 2" controversy again. Besides, I don't want to get either group ticked off at me. I understand they used both knitting needles and crochet hooks as instruments of torture at Gitmo. That's right; they made them spend hours crafting.
Srdem,
What would you think about this as a slogan for MO's next healthy living initiative: "Let's get belted"?
vereteno,
I'm still reeling, and could definitely use a belt or two after reviewing that link. Noting the date, perhaps THAT'S why poor old McQueen cashed in his chips.
Anon3
It's just Washington math: our estimates are always off by a factor of 10.
srdem!
Now that is a prize winner right there, for sure. I see a boutique in your future.
Anon4,
Well, I do happen to know that some of my readers are unemployed, (thanks to Dear Reader)so they actually might be willing to do it for ANY amount of money. Just be sure you're covered by workers comp though, some of that footwear looks lethal.
bettyann,
Well, MadamD was not the only one worried about your whereabouts. Since I didn't hear anything about us picking up any enemy combatants, I was more concerned that you might have gotten that Harley stuck in a snowbank somewhere.
Congrats to Mr. bettyann on his retirement, and if you'd like little 'ole MOTUS to send him a special retirement memento, drop me an email. And don't worry, it will be suitable for a distinguished US Army veteran.