Personally, I can’t help but roll my eyes when some fashion editor or blogger pronounces some article of clothing or accessory a trend just because Rachel Zoe threw it at some unfortunate celebrity. I also don’t think it’s necessary to “find out how you can steal this look for only $9.98” or whatever. Newsflash: Not everyone wants to look like a junkyard version of SJP as Carrie.
That said I will admit: I scoured the web for the exact same Cry-baby fitted tee I saw Amy Winehouse wearing on a candid photo on Perez Hilton. That’s right, Johnny Depp’s character from the John Waters movie that’s since been turned into yet another soul-less Broadway musical. The semi-moral dilemma of whether or not it’s acceptable to copy someone else’s style is what kept me from buying the tee.
Now looking back on it I think I should have just gotten it, because it’s not like the reason I wanted it was because I needed my own taste validated by a famous crackhead. I just loved the shirt.
This brings me to my next question? What kind of person buys something, particularly something expensive, just because a celebrity has worn it? I ask because while surfing eBay for Catherine Malandrino stuff, I found a “charity” auction for clothing worn by Kim Kardashian.
A “portion”—it doesn’t say how much—of the money from the winning bids will go to charity, but likely 95 percent of it will go back into the reality show “star’s” pocket. So again, I ask, who on earth is actually interested in copying this chick’s style when the only reason she’s famous is a onetime friendship with Paris Hilton? I dunno, but I guess we’ll find out later today when the auction ends.
Just a warning for anyone tempted to bid: Numerous items being offered are being offered in sizes ranging from 2-6, items that are made by the same designer. This makes me just a wee bit suspicious that not all of these items were pre-owned by Mizz K, as she doesn’t appear to have ever lost or gained a lot of weight.
Update: Apparently they'd pay $77 for this dress.
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