Originality: What it isn't

Hey guys,

This week I’m going to do something different. Instead of focusing on one picture, this blog will concentrate on MGMT’s bizarre music video “Electrical Feel.” We all know how MGMT thrives on being different, but their music videos are just ridiculous. 

The video starts off with one of the leader singers walking in a mystic forest. Emphasis on the MYSTIC part here. And what type of people hang out in this mystic forest - dancing tribal hippies of course. And what are they dancing to? The sounds of music played by giant puppet animals. Where are you taking us, MGMT?  And what do people drink in this mythical place? Electricity flowing from the moon that they just so happened to pull out of the sky.

Now maybe one or two of these things might have made an okay video but altogether it's too much. It's trying too hard to be original. Originality isn't about confusing people to the point where they wonder just who decided to direct this mess. It's about giving us just enough to pause and say "hey, that was fun and new". The Electric Field video doesn't make me say that. It makes me say, "put away your CGI effects and your drugs and give me something a little less drastic."  

Red Carpet Fashion

It's that time of the year guys. Grammys! Time for everyone to let their crazy hang out. I understand everyone wants to make an impression on the red carpet but how far is too far? And what's just far enough? So after a night of posing on the red carpet - who goes home with the real prize - best fashion.

Better yet, let's start off with who didn't.

Nicki Minaj. We've seen her try many a look but dear Nicki has outdone herself this time. The Cruella de Vil look meets leopard print is not attractive. Let's start with the hair. The Frankenstein-esque hair is a problem on it's own.  Combined with the body hugging, leopard print jumpsuit is it? Too much. Bring in the matching, maybe even connecting, heels and the whole thing came together all wrong. Not that there was a way for it to come together right. Fashion Grade: D. We're being kind. Points for trying.

Having a better night - Rihanna has put an ensemble together that's different and flattering. The revealing look could easily go wrong but somehow she pulls it off. The red hair works with the delicate white dress. It's just enough frill meets skin. Fashion Grade: A-. Points lost for not combing your hair first Ri.

Barbie? I think not!

Who knew the day would come when "Barbie" could look so trashy?  Nicki Minaj spent most of her career  glorifying herself as a Barbie figure. Spandex, lace, and a two-toned wig. How's that for stretching "different". She has tried her best to be so different in even her everyday outfits that she might have just fallen off the fashion rack.

I know when it comes to being different people do their best to find the least coordinated ensemble but this is just outrageous. When do we draw the line between "quirky different" that we like and just simply silly? I haven't found the balance yet but I know Nicki missed the mark by a long shot.

And let's talk about her trying to redefine "Barbie". What a task you've taken on Nicki! A timeless figure - class, beauty, perfection. And she's turned it into something that screams cheap. Desperate. Too concerned with making a statement, Nicki's lost all sense of fashion. I mean when did Barbie ever wear lacy booty shorts over bright pink spandex?

Come on Nicki, you can do better than this! Simply Outrageous.

"I'm Just Dripping With Differentness"

Gaga stole my dress.  Like there is anything remotely daring about wearing a dress made out of meat. My whole closet is made out of roast beef.

But seriously, who would ever consider wearing clothing made out of meat? Gaga's career has been mirrored by her fashion choices--as she became more popular, her clothing choices became more outrageous.  She has tried her best to be so different that her ridiculous clothing is no longer a statement.  Instead, her current fashion choices do not show a person who is a true individual, but a person who tries too hard to be different.

Gaga's decision to wear a dress, shoes, purse, and hat, all made out of raw meat, is shocking, but not for the reasons she hoped for.  I'm all for taking risks with fashion, but it is down right disrespectful to vegetarians and animal lovers around the world.  Why not make an outfit out of vegetables?  A dress made out of celery, shoes carved out of carrots, and a jacket made out of bell peppers?  And while you're at it, why not compliment your ensemble with a purse fashioned out of an eggplant?