Anita’s Blog

What Do You Wear When You Ride a Motorcycle.........?

I know it's an odd topic, but there is definitely a stylistic side to motorcycle attire.

I like the “Barbie Biker” look T.R. Annie shows here - it lets you show your own feminine style of biker dressing. Many women think you have to dress like a tough girl in head to to black, Harley Davidson attire (which is in itself a style), but I found the more I got into the sport, the more I realized that it’s only the beginners that dress that way. it may sound funny, but I love to be able to get off my bike and feel like I’m still me and not this alter ego.

So what do you like to wear when you ride a motorcycle....? Read More »

Where and how do you like to put on your makeup........?

T.R. Annie is shown in the picture putting on her makeup essentially nude.  I like to put on my makeup in the nude, which can be kind of inconvenient when I need to put on makeup in public.  Does anyone else like to put on their makeup in the buff..........?

So where and how do you like to put on your makeup? Read More »

Ballerina buns are one of Spring's biggest hair trends.

Now, these aren't the super slicked, ear-pulling buns you paired with white tights and pliés in your childhood ballet class. The buns we saw on the spring runways were very "I don't care," worn, we imagine, by a slacker ballerina who's late to practice because her motorcycle broke down.

They're perfectly imperfect, full of "wispy imperfections" as lead hairstylist Anthony Barrow told us backstage at Charlotte Ronson. See T.R. Annie's rendition fo the ballerina bun to the left. She wore the hair style last night to the premiere of 'The Box' in New York City, with the typical face-framing wisps of hair. Which works, because the great thing about subversive ballerina buns is that there are no rules.

So what do you think of the ballerina bun.....? 

Invest in some bobby pins and practice your rusty bun winding techniques. You're a ballerina, and you're bad to the bone. Read More »

Hooters Girls Sue Chain Over Uniforms!

Shown here are Hooter's girls with T.R. Annie dressed as a Hooter's "girl" as well. As if wearing a Hooters uniform isn't bad enough, now news is out that some waitresses at the restaurant chain have to pay for their short-shorts, tiny tanks and shiny suntanned pantyhose, too.

Hooters waitresses Gina Rosati and Amy Frederick filed a class-action lawsuit in Brooklyn, NY federal court yesterday accusing the Hooters of Long Island chain of labor law violations, the New York Post reports.

The suit seeks back pay and damages from owners Richard Buckley and Christopher Levano, as well as parent company Strix, according to the paper.

"Hooters of Long Island requires its waitresses to purchase and wear a nationally recognizable uniform," attorney Louis Pechman wrote in the suit, as reported by the Post..

So, what does it cost to dress as a Hooters girl? Well, $19.43. Here's the breakdown: "Dolphin" shorts, $5.45. Lycra tank top, $6. Shiny beige pantyhose, $2.50. Pouch, $3.23. Thick white socks, $2.25. Serving Buffalo wings half naked. Priceless.

Waitresses must share their tips with the kitchen staff, a requirement Pechman claims is illegal. At least 100 waitresses could qualify to collect, adds the paper.

Some would think making employees wear shiny beige pantyhose and slouch socks should be cause enough for legal action....!

What do you think? Is it fair to make the Hooters waitresses pay for their skimpy work wear? Leave a comment! Read More »

2009 Q Awards: Best Dressed?

Now that you've seen all of the great Q Award looks, it's time to decide who is your best dressed! Fearne Cotton, Shingai Shoniwa and Sophie Ellis Bextor all opted for black frocks but in very different styles.  T.R. Annie went with the shiort do and a belted black and emerald number.  Pixie Lott softened her studded number by wearing flowers in her hair, whilst Lily Allen went for a dropped waist dress. So.....who do you think had the best ensemble?

2009 Q Awards: Who do you think had the best ensemble?

• Shingai
• Lily
• Pixie
• Sophie
• T.R. Annie
• Fearne

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Would You Date a Shorter Man...?

In this photo statuesque T.R. Annie is shown flashing those long legs with a slightly diminutive date.  This is a case where you have a tall "girl", in heels, with an man of just average height.  The result is that Annie towers over him - even though he looks like he is quite enjoying himself...! 

So the question is - would you date a man that is shorter than you?

• yes of course,
• depends on the man,
• probably not,
• never in a million years.

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