Confession:
After 48 years on this planet, I think I finally understand what I like in fashion. Not necessarily what makes me look the smallest or what looks sexiest, which were two previous measures I used to choose my clothing. I’ve figured out what makes me most comfortable and what makes me feel most… i guess… Me!!!
Mickey and I recently took Downtown Detroit’s vintage and fashion stores by storm so that I could find something to wear when Aubrey and I go see Color Theories by Julio Torres next month. See? We’re are planning to, like, color wash ourselves in one color to kind of go with the theme of the show.
My brain thought I’d be wearing orange most likely, but instead I fell in love with something in the (almost) highlighter yellow family… and it’s probably the most modestly form-fitting dress I’ve ever owned and I really feel happy in it! I will take pics of course.
During our shopping trip we stopped at bunches of local spots and found something at each and every one of ‘em. Here is a fashion rundown:
- Third Man Records:
- New socks
- New striped shirt (vertical this time!!!!) that makes me feel like an Argentian Futbol fan.
- Taz the Tailor:
- A mystery box that included a pair of shorts made from Thomas the Tank Engine sheets
- Flo Boutique
- An adorable black dress with a very chill white floral print on it. The sleeves have volume, as does the skirt… and it has pockets! I think I will wear it when I go see Hadestown next month.
- A vvery stylish pair of sunglasses with red lenses for Mickey
- Flamingo Vintage:
- An orange crop top that says “Michigan Lady Gators” with the Florida Gators logo on it (it is from an U-14 softball team, apparently)
I have been wearing the shit out of two things since I’ve become comfortable in my taste and body:
- Crop Tops
- VOLUME
I love love love oversized t-shirts and almost never buy anything smaller than an XL. I love the part of my body where my waist slopes into my hips, so I look good as hell in a crop top, y’all. Between my ex and mom both convincing me that shwoing my kind of soft tummy was the worst thing the world could experience, I kept that bitch hidden for almost 50 years.
Fuck that. Y’all are gonna get familiar with my belly button. (it’s an innie and oddly wide and deep for some reason.)
TV
Tucci in Italy (Hulu)
Sometimes, a person just needs Stanley Tucci to speak to them calmly about Italian food.
Ted (Peacock)
Nine episodes was not enough for this solid comedy. That’s it. I said plenty about it last week. Alanna Ubach was stellar.
There is an amimated series coming next year, but it doesn’t appear to be an extension of this live-action series, which is honestly too bad.
The After Party (AppleTV)
Y’all, give me 18 more seasons of this. The detail in the writing makes me want to watch these two seasons over and over again. I feel like it’s one of those shows that we’ll notice more and more clues as we watch again and again.
I don’t always like to rewatch shows, but when I do, it can get obsessive. Remind me to tell you about my dream of having a “Brockmire” retreat where I bring my friends to a place with a killer telelvision to hole up and watch the entirety of the series so we can really work on our masculinity worship and substance abuse. I feel dumb saying this, but that show really helped me see a way out of drinking being the only way I could feel comfortable around people. A lot of that had to do with being comfortable with myself.
But back to this show. Tiffany Haddish and Sam Richardson have wonderful friend chemsitry and comedic timing. The guest stars were impeccable and the story kept me engaged throughout.
My favorite thing in the writing was the subtle changes in dialogue between retellings of the story. It was sublte and did an excellent job of showing motivation and reasoning behind the characters actions.
We’d seen season 1 already, so that was a rewatch. Near the end of it, when we were having some stooptimes between episodes, I said to Mickey,”The writing is great, but I wish they’d gone a bit harder with the genres. They all seem a bit alike to me.”
They answered my call in season 2, where I found myself getting all emotional at the perfection of some of the theming throughout the episodes… in particular the Jane Austen and Wes Anderson sendups. I kept squealing at the Jane Austen one; it was simply perfect.
I dunno why Apple TV hasn’t announced a season 3 yet. This show totally deserves one. Let these babies solve another murder, please!!!!
Resident Alien Season 4 (Peacock)
This probably would have have harder had I watched it right after the first three seasons. It’s still good though.
I like these people and spending time with them. My thoughts on the ending next week. ( We haven’t finished yet)
Las Culturistas Culture Awards 2025 )Peacock)
Here are my real time thoughts:
- Cast list is STACKED
- You had me at Kate Berlant!!!
- Meg Statler and Julio Torres?!
- And Gabby Widney?!?!
- Having Andy Cohen up here at the start is a great move.
- The crowd is INTO this
- ”This only award show where no one will thank god”
- This vibe is perfect!
- Miss Culturista = Patti Harrison
- These two (Bowen and Matt) will be offered a conventional awards show hosting gig in the next couple years.
- And a Broadway show within 5? Yeah, 5.
- I am 15 minutes into this and I can already tell that traditional awards show have a lot to learn from the team that put this together.
- The presenter bits are SO NOT cheesy and I am so pleased.
- I adore Aidy Bryant
- Makes me happy to see Kenan Thompson get his flowers. Loved him since his Nick days.
- Standing O, baybee!!!
- Lisa Rinna in the Outfit of the Year nominees is a fabulous choice
- Donut accountants!
- I bet the energy in that room was incredible.
- Gosh this show would have been amazing to have when I was growing up in small town Georgia
- I hope other kids in small town discover so much about the world and about themselves because of this show.
- The things and people they are being introduced to makes my heart warm
- Meg Stalter!!!!!
- Lisa from Temecula got such a HUGE cheer
- Every girl in the world is a cool girl.
- Creative Arts Awards!
- Vibes remain impeccable
- Domingo!!!!
- Gabby!!!!
- WINNER (gabby)
- Agree with this win so much. I fell in love with her this year. (I know the wins arent the point really)
- Iconic speech, too.
- Rachel Blooooom!
- Ben Platt everybody.
- Gorgeouss theater
- Excellent cover
- Excellent sponsored content as well.
- I love self-aware sponsorships
- Benny Drama!
- Even better it is Julio Torres!!!!!!!
- I can’t wait to see him live in person next month.
- ANd he’s announcing Kate Berlant saying threatening things!!! YEsss
- JOhn Proctor!!!
- Pavarti!!!!!
- The “In Absentia” segment lololol
- Allison JAnney is an elevator
- The moving tribute gets an A+ from me
- PRotect Renee Rapp at all costs
In short I loved this and can’t wait for the next iteration. And also, I’m looking at you “normal” awards shows… you’ve got some game to step up!
Movies
Happy Gilmore 2 (Netflix)
Fun as hell. Certified Bop. Will watch again. Loved Marcello Hernandez and Bad Bunny in particular.
