Express Yourself

Has the age of the glamorous Hollywood star come to an end? In the early days of Tinsel Town, a star was just that, a STAR. Someone that all we looked up to, someone high above the masses, someone whose very presence shined a light into our dim worlds through their personality, appearance and, of course, their incredible clothes! They were the picture of perfection (at least on the outside). We aspired to be them. But it seems those days are over. The stars seem to want to dress like the masses now, and that sucks. I mean... which would you rather see up-close and in person... a dress and shoes worn by Marilyn Monroe, or Mary Kate's tacky oversized sweater that she uses to cover her frail sickly frame?

More often than not, today's "stars" seem to run screaming from the glamorous past... often right into a Salvation Army Thrift Store from what I can tell. Case in point, David Arquette - he is actually painful to look at. Don't get me wrong, I like the guy! But, the only glamorous thing about him is when he has Courtney Cox hanging on his arm. I don't know if the word "eccentric" is a weird enough word to apply to him. Not only are his clothes pretty ugly, but they don't fit well, either. Hmmm. When did having lots of money and not spending it ever help anybody? Can we say trickle down economics?? Buy some new clothes, David! and help out the economy. We don't want to see fashion designers out on the street if there is a recession in 2008! There's not room for them AND the striking television writers.

But it's not just about the style of the clothes (or lack thereof), it's how they are worn. How much money does Mariah Carey have? Seriously, how much? After all the psychotherapy, she's gotta have SOME left, right? Why is it that she can't pay someone to take her measurements correctly? She apparently has no idea what size she wears! Someone, please, tell her! Sure, Mimi has a great set on her, and good legs... but less is not more, Mariah! She consistently wears outfits that are two sizes too small. She needs to cover up, and leave a little to the imagination! Would you rather be remembered as a classy singer, or a trashy nut job?

And lastly, why do so many stars feel the need to dress down, wearing ballcaps and oversized worn out sweatshirts? Geesh, I wouldn't go to the Wally-World in Irving dressed like some of these people, no matter how comfy it is. They must think dressing down is a disguise from the paparazzi?? Come on! Attention Hollywood Stars: YOU HAVE NO PRIVACY. I'm sorry. It sucks. However, your consolation prizes are your bank account, free swag, being able to break the law usually without repercussions, never having to make a reservation at a restaurant and... oh yeah, you're famous and people worship you. That being the case, dress up in something nice, wear it proud! and smile pretty, your picture is being taken.