Lil Miss Hot Mess

It’s come to my attention that some boys and girls aren’t sure what to wear to my special day, so I thought I’d offer some inspiration. In coining the term “Synagogue Chic” I was really thinking geographically and temporally: Queens / Long Island / New Jersey circa 1994-98.  You could probably add to that list such places as LA or maybe Miami (definitely Boca) with slight variations, and you could even go as far back as the 80s.  But you get the gist.  Pick your reference point as you see fit.  Keep in mind there will be at least one photographer on the premises!

I’ve compiled a list of pictures that inspire me.  Feel free to link to your own unique inspirations as well!

Let’s start with my ultimate fantasies:

And of course, I would be remiss if I did not include:

Unfortunately, I could not find better pictures of Yetta or Freida!  Which is essentially a crisis of international proportions.  Really, they’re the real deal.  (If you want extra credit, watch these videos.)

Summary thus far:

• Color Color Color.
• Pattern Pattern Pattern.
• Too Much is Never Enough.

More after the jump…

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And I got it for 50% off.  Discount!

In preparation for my Bat Mitzvah, I’ve been putting together a list of Jews in entertainment, partly as a list of suggestions for performers.  I thought I’d share it here, and invite suggestions:

If that's not the face of a Jewess, I don't know what is.

Discuss!

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MY JEWISH ICONS
Barbra
Bette
Gilda Radner
Fran Drescher
Joan Rivers
Sandra Bernhard

Click below for more, including converts and kabbalah-lebrities.

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