Thou Shalt Not Worship Freddy Krueger

Lindsay Lohan might have more problems than the whole Betty Ford clinic, but most the time she is at least wearing something fashion forward and pretty (minus the whole leggings nonsense of 2007 - I can't believe she is starting her own line, stop the insanity already). Speaking of stopping the insanity already, is Lilo's BFF/quasi-lover DJ Samantha Ronson who somewhat resembles Susan Powter, trying to start the Freddy Kreuger clothing movement? Horizontal stripes, eh, not super horrible. Mix it with Ronson/Kreuger's signature black hat and viola...instant Fredrica Krueger. Now Lilo is starting to go the way of many zebras before her. Careful Lilo, we don't want to see you in any stripes, the kind that resemble vertical bars, or horizontal ones around your twins.

Marc Jacobs Bats An Eyelash at Stanley Kubrick

Marc by Marc Jacobs has always fascinated me. He manages to carve out an American-style that doesn't scream preppy nightmare via polo shirts. Not that a good black polo shouldn't be in every person's wardrobe, but do we need them in every skittles color? No. Instead, lets embrace pattern and color in fun ways. In his Spring 2008 Ready-To-Wear collection, he once again utilizes a sense of whimsy without going over the edge. One particular dress worn by Laragh McCann stood out as a wearable and classic blue number, but it was interestingly familiar. Then it hit me. Clockwork Orange. Sure it's all-over navy blue, but that one-sided eyelash looking embellishment reminded me so much of Malcolm McDowell's iconic image in the film. I looked at the rest of the collection. Slightly utilitarian, slightly 70's British button-up chic, kinda makes wonder if Marc was a bit influences by a bit the the old ultra-violence himself. It works. Made me nostalgic for Kubrick. I'm singing in the rain for this one.

Jumpsuits

Jumpsuits usually conjure up images of Freddie Mercury, that guy from Dexys Midnight Runners in “Come on Eileen” or someone jumping out of a plane. Do they have a place in today’s fashion world; outside anything Victoria “Posh” Beckham would find a suitable dinner outfit? Yes and no. Our brave fashionista heroine, SJP, shows a classic cut black number on the Late Show with David Letterman while plugging for Sex and The City. Here’s where Sarah Jessica Parker gets it right. Classic, black, no frills, no crazy embellishments, just classy all around. But, the flip side of that coin is a scary spring floral piece by Stella McCartney that broke my heart. Normally I love her innovation, but this is just too much. This regurgitated flowery tablecloth from the 70’s clothing hangover spun into a jumpsuit makes me simply want to jump out a plane. Angie Harmon….better luck next time.