"You are who you are for a reason." Tim Gunn

While Phoebe was waiting for a train at Penn Station in New York City, Tim Gunn walked right in front of her on the way to get his train. He didn't really "walk"--it was more of a "glide." This guy is cooler than Greenland before there was global warming. Gunn believes in NOT telling us exactly what to wear because "You are who you are for a reason." Isn't that refreshing?

Avedon: Absolutely Fabulous Show

For the late photographer Richard Avedon, people of color were part of the life and cultural landscape in New York City. He had to fight with Harper's Bazaar to use the Black model Donyale Luna (above, wearing Paco Rabanne) in 1966. Click on the title "Avedon" above to see a video which provides some insight into his genius for reflecting the times between 1944 and 2000. The show is at the the International Center of Photography in NYC through Sept. 6, 2009.

Roll Out the Barrel. Oil, Whiskey, Pickle or Cracker?

Twin Speak: Seriously...this is the real cover from the New York Magazine (except we're not on it). NYC Mayor Mike Bloomberg, what kind of barrel is this? Oil, Whiskey, Beer, Pickle or Cracker? "Roll Out the Barrel" (Click on the Blog title above to hear it) is a catchy party tune, and maybe we'll see people rolling down the street in barrels instead of taxis if Bloomberg doesn't address NYC's budget woes. But, Mayor B., it's not a good look for you. Stick to pants, not slats!