Fighting Fashionista

Like the rest of the country, my husband and I are obsessed with Mad Men. It’s in no small part because of the show’s amazing wardrobe. From hottie Joan to prim but sexy Betty, not to mention the men’s buttery suits, the aesthetic is captivating.

AMC knows what’s up. They’ve launched a new blog to discuss Mad Men (and women) fashion every week. It’s written by Fashionista blogger Faran Krentcil, and she gives helpful tips about how to duplicate the show’s sartorial artistry. My recent favorite was Betty’s riding outfit:

maybe the most interesting scene of Betty’s is when she’s horse-bound. Her boots and blazer could have been a uniform, except for the gleam of red lipstick under Betty’s helmet. That turned the whole thing from sportswear into showmanship, the same way Betty can slice her domestic duties into something less chore and more art. Hermes reinvented the horseman’s uniform by doing just that, but a boy’s blazer from Brooks Brothers will work too (it’ll look shrunken on you - very sexy), and try Sigerson Morrison for those impossibly straight and tall boots.

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My toenails are kind of all mangled right now, but they’re much improved since my fantastic pedicure yesterday (at Polished Lounge in San Francisco, highly recommended). The color is Light My Sapphire by O.P.I. I couldn’t tell it was slightly blue by looking at the bottle — it looked black — but when I saw the name I decided to trust the color namers and try it. Love it. My husband said it looked like “grape.” It’s basically black with a hint of blue depending on the angle from which you’re observing. I’m going to get my fingernails done in the same color next week, yay for lunchtime mani-pedis. The time I could spend discussing nail polish is somwhat amazing.

Oh by the way, if you’re near Hayes Valley, Mara is the best bargain in town. High-end style pedicure but great prices. No nasty spa chairs (ditto for Polished Lounge).