September 27, 2007MY "STYLING" PUBLISHED IN THE CURRENT ISSUE OF FRENCH VOGUE!
Shit you nunca, babies... ♥
and You'll see the proof that awaits a lå BETH DITTO of THE GOSSIP Isn't it appropriate that just when I decide I'm "over" styling and want to concentrate more on my writing projects something fab like this pops up? I mean, Paris Vogue is considered the pinnacle... And trust: I am VERY grateful! I've just got some words that are itchin' to get their way outta me at the moment. Whatever the case, Hope everyone's been well-- Yours in Kink and Ink, CCx 
Posted on 09/27/2007 12:29 AM Comments (11)
September 20, 2007My First-Person Account of The Emmys: i.e., "Tellin' It Like It Is..."
So yeah, it was borderline hotter than Tartarus, but at least my Red Carpet experience at the Emmy’s brought some welcome heat with it… I was fortunate enough to speak with scads of folks while hangin’ on that sacred strip of bright red runner; my hope is that I don’t forget anyone while rattlin’ out my commentary. Rather than turn this blog into a 17 page verbal vomitorium, lemme try to hit the key points and save the serious palaver for just a few topics instead… Including one I’m stoked to deem my ‘Wild Card’ of the event. So here I go, Breakin’ it down to “Simple Town”…
Who were my faves among the people I spoke with? Kathy Griffin – “My Life On The D-List” As if that should come as a surprise. Sharper than a Ginsu knife sold via infomercial, and witty—as always—to one of “her people.” You know what I’m sayin’, folks: clockin’ an interviewer (that’d be me) who obviously is one of those zany Gays. Eva Longoria - ”Desperate Housewives Admittedly, our interaction was brief, as everybody wanted their proverbial ‘piece’ of her…but she still was quick on her petite little feet, friendly, and no doubt a pro at handling the whole Q & A rigamarole. Jimmy Jean-Louis (a.k.a. “The Haitian”) - ”Heroes” This guy’s got more charisma than a fan of the show would probably anticipate. Plus, I give him props for taking a risk and veering away from the ‘penguin uniform’ every other male with whom I interacted followed with a safe (if not slavish) shackle to the ”I Don’t Want To End Up On Anyone’s ‘Worst Dressed List’ mentality that has sucked so much of the unpredictable fun and whimsy out of nearly every award ceremony these days. Eric Mabius, Michael Urie, and Christopher Gorham (a.k.a. “The Boys of Ugly Betty”) - ”Ugly Betty” I’m a huge “Ugly Betty” fan, and have gotta tell you: Eric Mabius (Betty’s boss), Michael Urie (Wilhemina’s sash-and-swish bitchy assistant) and Christopher Gorham (Henry, Betty’s adorable nerd love interest / the bespectacled accountant) were all pleasures to engage in a ‘brief repartee,’ I suppose I should say. Mabius is remarkably calm when confronted by an--ahem--character like me; Michael Urie fortunately gave some SPECIFICITY with his musical interests (“I have really eclectic tastes” doesn’t tell me anything when 20 other people have said it—eclectic as in, you listen to lounge music as well as death metal? Or eclectic as in, you have Britney Spears in your iPod, but you also love Skinny Puppy?). Furthermore, it was cool to discover Christopher Gorham is astoundingly handsome close-up and sans glasses! Not only that, but he can seriously rock some Gucci! O.K., here comes the actress I’m deeming the best-dressed female of the evening. Granted, there were many actresses who I didn’t see, much to my chagrin… but of those I did, here’s who I’m calling * * * The “Wild Card” * * * a.k.a,.. A Pleasant (and Unexpected) Surprise I Didn’t See Coming: JENNIFER MORRISON from “HOUSE” I’ve never seen the show, despite the fact it’s been on the air quite some time now. However, I did see a true beauty who’s among the cast, and I think has ‘style for miles’: Jennifer Morrison. When she approached me (after a publicist’s approval, natch) for a little Q & A, I was genuinely taken aback: her Old-Hollywood glamour (finger-waved hair and a classic single-leg cut dress) combined with the contemporary look and ‘feel’ of an intricate metallic print in fabric paired with a matching silver metallic Judith Leiber hand-bag? Thank God someone exuded creativity in their attire… and in a tasteful, picture-perfect manner that—combined with her outgoing personality—left quite a positive, lasting impression with me. Best of Wishes to you, Miss Morrison!  Photo Credit: Getty Images What did I think of… Jaime Pressley – “My Name Is Earl” (winner, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series) O.K., full disclaimer: I’ve never seen the show, despite the fact that I’m a big Jason Lee fan. Could my flagrant lack of interest be because I grew up in an area where I was surrounded by the podunck back-water back-assward thinking characters I’ve seen in any commercial for the series? Perhaps. That being said, I can’t judge Jaime Pressley’s performance. I can, however, pipe in with a couple of other opinions. After all, commentary does not mean being obliged to kiss ass : 1) To beat out Elizabeth Perkins’ genius performance in “Weeds,” she’d better be way all kinds of brilliant. “Weeds” is one of my favorite shows, so I was 17 shades of bummed to see neither Elizabeth Perkins nor Mary Louise Parker in our niche of the press line-up. (C’mon now…how could I not want to see MLP give her illustrious “MILF” dance?) 2) Yes, she was being rushed by a full posse of ‘handlers,’ and yes, the frenetic energy EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THEM BUILT UP FOR ME before I had a chance to speak to Jaime herself undoubtedly played a part in our brief Buzznet interaction. But her tight-lipped ”Ask Me A Question” retort when I was trying to warm up to her in the slightest and hear a bit about her new clothing line made me burst into laughter… not because I’m unable to banter about fashion (an art form in which I wasn’t aware she had expertise), but rather because the three sets of eyes surrounding her only added to the fact that as soon as our brief interaction began, all that came to mind were the…well, to put it kindly… Ooops, retract statement: for a nanosecond I must have been blinded by the sparkle of your gown. What I meant to say is: Juicy “Couture” (Give us a friggin’ break with the malaproprism, WON’T YOU, impersonal garmento sweatsuit corporations with terry-cloth for brains?) is sure to feel the threat of your presence. Without having seen a single piece, why is it instinct has the words of Tim Gunn echoing a mantra: “Fashion is all about context…and without the context, it’s not fashion—it’s just clothes.” Hrmm. L.A. Fashion Week approacheth, and that’s where the proof will be in the puddin’ (that you know those models didn’t eat)! ;) Harumph. Now that my throat’s been cleared of that little opinion I chose to share, “is that all there is?”… Ah, no—one final thing (since this blog is all about my opinion, right?) There’s a little ‘shades of gray’ rainbow I’d like to direct to one of the competing press outlets (and a genuine “insider’s view” to how cut-throat all the “chirpy fun pomp” of the red carpet can be, in my own opinion/direct experience). Take this as a casual smoke signal, or a commentary as true to the marrow of your bones as I intend it, but… To the calorically-challenged queen with a receding hairline mistakenly hidden by an 8 p.m. prime-time advertiser’s version of ‘spikes’ and retro-long-before-it-should-have-been-revised Asian robe as a “jacket”? Interrupt an interview I’m slotted to conduct with Rachel Griffiths—or anyone else, for that matter—ever again, and I promise to throw down a hex on your wardrobe that would make Donald Trump’s terrifying toupee look good by comparison. Think I’m joking? Two words: TRY ME. Double-knit polyester leisure suits would be a blessing in comparison to what I’ve got in mind for you, chump. (Or, excuse me… make that “friendly competition.”) Casting all traces of shade away, I’ll close by saying: I really had a phenomenal experience at this event, and am honored Buzznet chose me to represent the site! Sure, not every moment was perfect—but really now… if it were, it would’ve been a fairy tale--not the tale of THIS fairy! Thanks for reading, and… Oh, how nice it will be to now crumple in the sheets and sleep! CCx
Posted on 09/20/2007 5:33 AM Comments (4)
September 16, 2007Dante Called On The White Courtesy Phone...
Just to let me know
my suspicions were correct: there's been a new circle of hell created specifically for me. Rather than refer to me as 'Clint Catalyst,' you now also have the option of interchanging my name with the locale/mental place and space I inhabit: 'The Tenth Circle.' Much to my chagrin, all of today was frittered away with my stomach in angry fists and my head a pounding fury so intense I could see the veins throbbing in my forehead and temples when I was able to brave the light of the bathroom to look into the mirror. It's hours away from when my alarm is set to get up and begin getting in my "get up" for the Emmys. Jared Gold, my favorite designer as well as one of my favorite people on the planet, constructed a skull-shatteringly siiiiick new couture creation specifically for the event. The thought of sporting his surreal candy-coated nightmare to Hollywood's T.V. 'Elite' is exciting and an honor I greatly appreciate being appointed to cover, but at this moment I'm paralyzed by trepidation. Mentally I could handle a task such as this one in a climate-controlled environment, I am 99 percent certain-- but excessive heat exacerbates my mood, which throws the odds on everything. Five minutes today (which, since it's past the midnight hour, is technically yesterday, I suppose) in the harsh L.A. climate nearly did me in. But five h o u r s ? This will be altogether a new beast to battle... and defeat? Buzznet, I don't wanna let you down! (insert fearful emoticon here) Keep your claws (and any other available appendages) crossed for me, woncha please? 'Cause LAWDY LAWD, do I ever need it... THANKS INORDINATE AMOUNTS! You and Me and Rainbows, ((( R.O.Y.G.B.I.V. + THE TEAR GARDEN = ECSTACY ))) Double C
Posted on 09/16/2007 1:47 AM Comments (14)
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