Constant Rotation: August 2010

"Leave all your love and your loving behind/Can't carry it with you if you want to survive."
1. Love The Way You Lie, Eminem f/ Rihanna
2. Hand In My Pocket, Alanis Morissette
3. Dog Days Are Over, Florence + the Machine
4. Dynamite, Taio Cruz
5. Tightrope, Janelle Monae f/ Bad Boi
6. Sir Duke, Stevie Wonder
7. You've Got The Love, Florence + the Machine
8. Cold War, Janelle Monae
9. Russian Roulette, Rihanna
10. Airplanes, B.O.B. f/ Hayley Williams
11. Taka A Minute, K'Naan

2010 Emmys: The Men

Now y'all didn't think I let the Emmys pass without scoping out the finest men in their tuxedos, did you?

Forgive me, it just took me an extra day to really digest all the handsome that was walking down Sunday night's red carpet.

Click inside for eight of television's most dashing and well-dressed men at the Emmys.

Trust me - you'll be glad you did!



Matthew Morrison in Prada


Joel McHale in Ted Baker


Jon Hamm in Giogio Armani


Peter Facinelli


Cory Monteith in Giorgio Armani


Neil Patrick Harris in Calvin Klein


Nathan Fillion


John Krasinski in Prada

Moving out: Clothes I own(ed)

This week I'm moving from an apartment with a walk-in closet to an apartment that, quite simply, does not have a walk-in closet.

I'd like to say this is no big deal, but the truth is I own so many clothes. For serious. My Saturday routine used to involve walking along Bloor, and coming home with a new shirt.

Not to mention the fact that over the years I have become emotionally attached to certain clothes, not wanting to throw them away long after they've passed their prime.

Anticipating my soon-to-be-limited storage situation, I recently came to grips with the fact that I'd have to evaluate some of the clothing I've carried with me from Oakville to Ottawa to Toronto, and purge whatever I could.

As such, I invite you to click inside and join me on a journey of the most ridiculous clothes I own -- some of which will soon be gone from my life, and some of which I still refuse to part with.




One of far-too-many oversized Randy River t-shirts from high school days. This one says "R2" for Randy River.



Emo band tshirt. Too small. Bleach stains. And still it pained me to get rid of it.



Every gay man should own a Spice Girls tshirt and wear it proudly. This one ain't going anywhere.



Free hat from St. Patrick's Day 2008. Kept it onhand until now "just in case" an occasion arose where it would be appropriate.



Recently-acquired, free tshirt. Went straight into the "Donate" bag. I was so proud of myself!



It also came in green. This also went into the "Donate" bag. Yay me!



In 1999 I bought this long-sleeved T from Randy River that said "Y2KFU." You'd be surprised how many people asked me what the acronym stood for. That's probably when I started really doubting human intelligence for the first time.



Please note the huge rip in the armpit area. Why have I kept this for 11 years?!



Dug this out of my parents' basement a few years ago. Must've been my mom's. I'm keeping it until someone invites me to a wacky sweater party.




SportKid headband from the 2007 McLeod St. Dodgeball Tournament. Black boa, a gift from Petunia Pig. No idea where the plastic lei came from, but I like it.



This tshirt was in regular rotation around grade seven and eight. If it's big on me now, I can only imagine how it fit on my scrawny self back then. One time a classmate called me a banana when I wore it. I continued to wear it. This sat in the "Donate" bag for a few days, but I eventually dug it out.




I've never been to Acapulco.



I have been to Carleton University.



One day I will find an appropriate occasion to wear this shirt from India, a gift from Howard Jamieson. It still comes out at parties from time to time.



Devon makes fun of me whenever I wear this shirt. Yes, it's from Randy River, circa grade nine. It has a dragon on it, and some Asian characters that I can't read. It's tattered around the edges from wear. It is one of my favourite tshirts. It is sooooo comfortable. I know I can't wear it in public, but it's so great for lounging.



This shirt has a date printed right on it, so I know exactly how old it is. From a friend's artist showcase in 2008. I fought to get the last size medium, never to actually wear the shirt.



Eventually Randy River switched their focus from dragons to monkeys. So I owned this.



In high school I'd listen to New Found Glory and think about how tragic my completely comfortable life was.



Wearing one of multiple New Found Glory tshirts really helped me connect with those emotions. (I'm keeping both NFG shirts).



Free tshirt I got at Pride 2008, courtesy CTV. Never worn, and into the donation pile.



Another Randy River treat! I bought this tshirt because it said "Hardcore." It wasn't until I wore it a few times that I realized it also said "Department of Athletics." I then felt completely uncomfortable wearing it, because I knew I wasn't athletic at all. Let along hardcore.



TIFF volunteer T. Gone.



My first ever pink "Bridesman" tshirt from Karlee's bachelorette! There's no way I'm giving this one up.



Screech Halloween costume from 2008. Had both shirts in the "donate" pile, then got cold feet and pulled them out. I never even entertained the thought of throwing the wig away.



Leaving the bar one night in winter 2008 I grabbed about eight of these. They have taken up space in my apartment ever since. Not anymore.



I'm going to let you guess why I own these pants.



If you think I'm going to get rid of my shiny silver Electric Circus shirt from Dixie Value Mall, you're out of your fucking mind. In case you need a refresher, here's the whole story behind this beauty.

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Lest you think I kept too many of these gems, take a look at the bag of clothes I purged:



And no, I didn't just donate ugly shit. There was some decent clothing in there too. It's just harder to make fun of such items.

2010 Emmys: Modern Family gets the laughs

The cast of Modern Family proved why the show deserved its Outstanding Comedy Series Emmy during a recorded piece that aired during last night's awards show.

Ed O'Neil, Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell and company were shown at a network meeting that exemplified just what can happen with clueless execs start meddling with a show's concept.

Expect an A-list cameo or two when you push play!

2010 Emmys: the Song and Dance number!

Host Jimmy Fallon got last night's Emmy Awards started off right, with a Glee takeoff that saw him round up some of TV's hottest stars for a performance of Born To Run.

Just push play and watch as Fallon wrangles up Tina Fey, Joel McHale, Jon Hamm and select cast members from Glee for the spirited performance.

(Better luck next time, Kate Gosselin).

2010 Emmys: The Looks

TV's finest talent walked the red carpet at last night's Emmy Awards in a variety of head-turning looks that sparkled, shone, and most of all impressed.

Funny ladies went glam, a Mad woman kept it classically elegant, and a Glee kid layered it with lace.

Click inside to get my take on the top five looks of the night!



5. Elisabeth Moss in Donna Karan
Mad Men's Elisabeth Moss looked expertly put together in this dove grey silk chiffon one-shoulder gown by Donna Karan. She completed the classically elegant look with some simple waves in her bob and neutral makeup. Jewels by Chopard.



4. Dianna Agron in Carolina Herrera
Glee's Dianna Agron is so naturally beautiful, I love that she never tries to overdo her hair, makeup or gown. Here she works a layered lace Carolina Herrera dress and simply elegant updo. And as lovely as the look is, I'm still most drawn to the actress' face. Her beauty is effortless. Diamonds by Cartier.



3. Claire Danes in Armani Prive
Gorgeous. Flawless. Absolutely beautiful. An Emmy winner for her role in Temple Grandin, Claire Danes shone in a glittery, sequined and crystal-embellished Armani Prive gown to match those sunny blonde locks of hers.



2. Jane Lynch in Ali Rahimi
She may wear nothing but tracksuits for her Emmy-winning role on Glee, but give her the chance and Jane Lynch will go glam on you! Lynch donned a purple asymmetrical gown by Ali Rahimi, and it was a winner! The colour and fit are perfection, only outshone by the star's enthusiasm at last night's event. Clutch by Swarovski.



1. Tina Fey in Oscar de la Renta
No joke: 30 Rock's Tina Fey werked this silver satin gown with black beaded embellishments by Oscar de la Renta. Just look at her show off that hourglass! The long ponytail with side-swept bangs adds just the right amount of glam and sleekness. Jewels by Lorraine Schwartz.