A reader asked us via Facebook to find a proximity to the dress Anita wore in
West Side Story. In order to stay awake through this whole thing, this post will be in real time. The things I do for you. And no, I don't care for
Romeo & Juliet either.
I am currently sitting on the couch being annoyed by skipping gang bangers in tight pants. Their fighting looks like homoerotic wrestling, and I find myself unable to take this movie seriously.
Oh, look, now they are being the picture of nasty by throwing rotten food.
Hoodlums indeed, officer! You give it to them for their yucky food fight.
Anita, where are you?
I don't understand turf wars. We certainly have them here halfway between Chicago and Detroit, but it all feels like a waste of life and youth.
Yellow jacketed Jet has a questionable voice.
Oh, the
buggin' street. Now that's tough guy talk.
I'm fairly certain I would like enjoy this more if I liked the vocals that were popular in the 60s.
Girls! Hi, Anita! You're sassy, and I like you.
Foofy skirts!!!!
Nerdy dance announcer guy, you are also okay in my book.
The guys are wearing so much color in this movie. Was it the 90s that made men afraid of colors? The clothing is like candy!
I assume the dress you want to know about is the purple one she wears to the dance. It's a pretty basic dress -- drop waist, shirt sleeves, square neck, full skirt. The key to the look is getting similarly tinted crinolines to fill out the skirt. Unfortunately, I can't find anything similar in that color. I did, however, find a few dresses with the same elements. This
Trashy Diva halter has the full skirt and a squarish neckline, but no sleeves. It's the cheapest version at $34 and comes in four colors. Stop Staring! made a
Swiss dot dance dress that comes pretty close to fitting the bill with tiny cap sleeves and a skirt that begs for volume. It's $139.95 at Daddy O's. The most similar dress I found was this
taffeta "Wonderland" gown from Isaac Mizrahi. It's a pricey $725 at Net-a-Porter.
Hubby and I really need to resume our dance lessons.
Bernado's suit is sweet sassy.
Maybe believing in love at first sight would help me like this movie, and most Hollywood love stories, as well.
Cool stained glass French doors! I have to do that in my house.
Wait. I thought this "America" song was from
An American Tail? Oh, no, that's "There Are No Cats In America." Now I want to watch
that movie and relive my childhood.
Maria and Tony are singing "Tonight" and all I can think is how much I love modern musicals like
Moulin Rouge (my favorite fashion movie),
Dr. Horrible's Sing-a-Long Blog, and
Glee. Maybe I should blog my
Moulin Rouge thoughts, which are basically "Pretty! Pretty! Ooh, sexy! Pretty!"
I want to know more about the girl who wants to be in the Jets. She kind of breaks my heart. She doesn't seem too into the song about the guys' home lives.
Racist cop is racist. There are so many heavy social issues in this movie, but the tone messes it all up for me.
Natalie Wood's fake accent is annoying, but fan dances are always welcome.
Anita, why the house coat at work? You're the whole reason I'm watching this movie and you can't dress better during the day?
You don't have magic! Magic will not save you from the ugliness of the real world!
Okay, I can't bear this anymore. I'm going to pause and finish painting my bathroom. becca, you're on musical duty from here on out.
What are your thoughts on the movie and its fashion?
We have a little brother, Bloke!
A reader asked us via Facebook to find a proximity to the dress Anita wore in West Side Story. In order to stay awake through this whole thing, this post will be in real time. The things I do for you. And no, I don't care for Romeo & Juliet either.
Hubby and I really need to resume our dance lessons.
I have a friend who is the most impressive wheeler dealer I've met aside from my father. She knows more about jewelry than dealers twice her age, and chances are good she's been doing it just as long as they have.
Welcome to the new FMF weekly reader poll. We're hoping to get to know a little more about you, our beloved readers, and have a little fun with fashion questions. Last week, we wondered if you were a bronze beauty or a guardian of your natural skin color. This week, we wonder what you wear when on the beach or at the pool. 
Shop: James Anthony Apparel
Fashion Me Fabulous has a brother! His name is Bloke, and he's a menswear blog.
Top: cranberry skirt with boho edge, Nordstrom $34
Top: multicolor floral mini, Cutiemus $36
Pedicures are a great way to wake up your feet after a long winter of hibernation. They're also a great way to pamper yourself a little. I'm not one to spend money on having my toes painted, but when sandal season starts I do like to get one pedicure to get me going.
Who: Kiss Kiss Vintage on Etsy
We're still recouping from a fun weekend of celebrating becca's birthday. Go out and get some sunshine. We'll be back tomorrow.
Get ready for summer: Stock up on polka dot dresses, but make sure you have the right bra for all those summer styles. We put together a great look for under $150 for all the walking you'll have to do this summer.
becca's also a sucker for an unique print, so I think she'd love this sea print sheath from Versace ($1,955 at Neiman Marcus).
We could spend all day just shopping for shoes. Sometimes those days are triumphant, but others end in frustration and chocolate. Today, becca, all the shoes fit. Since I'm making promises and exhausting my reserves of fake cash, I'll also tell you that you can walk in all these shoes for miles and feel like you're in house slippers.
Marc by Marc's patent ribbon sandals ($350 on Net-a-Porter) are just the thing for an every day summer shoe. For your quirky days, pull out these dotted "Magic Mushroom" pumps by Iregular Choice ($83.15 on Endless). (Unfortunately, the princess is in another castle.) These striped heel shoes by DSquared are called "Barber Shop" ($664.95 on Endless). You love them even more knowing that, don't you?
Welcome to the new FMF weekly reader poll. We're hoping to get to know a little more about you, our beloved readers, and have a little fun with fashion questions. This week the sun is shining bright here in Chicagoland. If it's anything like that where you are, no doubt you want to be outside soaking up the sun. What kind of summer skin do you have? Are you a bronze beauty or a sunscreen queen?
That mood has made me positively swoony for this Asian-influenced embroidered crane bag. The red, white, blue and gold colors scheme will make it easy to work into your wardrobe. (If you're worried about carrying a white purse, it's also available in black.) The wooden handles scream summer chic. It's $138 at Trashy diva.
Shop: ArtLab
Part of me wants to wear these studded "Skittle" sandals by Oh Deer! with white linen pants and a a high-necked black halter. It seems like a perfect twist to a rather traditional summer outfit.
Who: Better Than Naked on Etsy
I love a statement necklace. The bigger the statement, the better the necklace. This beaded statement necklace from Nordstrom costs $57.90, which actually isn't that too bad for a statement piece.
However, most of the girls suffered from what becca and I call Midwestern Prom Syndrome. Symptoms of MPS include wearing a dress as generic as a bridesmaid gown; covering every inch of you in rhinestones, sequins, and satin to show how grown up you are; styling your hair in a way that requires industrial glue to stay put; neglecting in any way to make your look actually look like you.
Top: folded boatneck sheath, Tahari at Dillard's $128
Top: gradiant dot halter dress, Calvin Klein at Dillard's $128
Ingredients:
Charlotte Russe, you did not make these gorgeous strappy shoes. They're from L.A.M.B., and I've been drooling over them for months! I'm still tempted to buy them, but I don't trust cheap heels to not kill me. Would you buy the plastic version of a shoe that is on clearance for $266, or are the blisters and sore feet not even worth the $34.50?
