Shin Guards

Could shin guards be the new trend? Rhianna wore the KTZ for Kokon to Zai shin guards for the Super Bowl and there are so many other options. I'm not saying I'm heading to my local Model's anytime soon to pick up some soccer gear, but this is certainly quite the particular style. I guess someone's gotta do it. I also sort of recall Jay making some for his battle against Mila on Project Runway - they were surprisingly very cool and Michael Kors approved, so you know it's good. It's also sort of awesome because Romans used to do it and they totally kicked ass but I'm not sure Paris Hilton really kicks ass. Ever. So, yeah. I'm into it only if you go all the way with the outfit and work it (or if you wear Lucette's embellished stockings, pictured below - LOVE). Katerina Graham with shin guards and a super girly mini dress? Not so much. I need to see these paired with more outfits!

Song of the day: Tesla Boy - Fire

Superbowl XLIV Ad Watch

Watching the Superbowl as we speak. As you read what I write/ what I type.

I'm actually watching the commercials, which seem to be the QB of the entire event because there's more of them than game time. I love the ads, though, they're so creative and funny and encompass what the NFL deems is "to be a man" - beer, doritos, chicks and football. YEAH! LOUD GRUNTING NOISES!

My favorite so far (and we're not even at half time) is the Budweiser commercial that's a spoof of Lost. It's not up on YouTube quite yet but be sure to check it out. Basically, they're all on the island right after crashing and the Evangeline Lilly look-a-like explains that she's found a way to get off the island, but then another survivor says he's found the plane's fridge and it's full of Bud Light - everyone rushes to him (and the beer) and a huge island party ensues.

Stuart Elliot over at the NYTimes is liveblogging the "Superbowl ad watch: blogging the commercials" - he's written about some of the more controversial spots (i.e. the anti-abortion one we've all been waiting to see); you should definitely check it out HERE.

Oh p.s. an interesting Time photo essay about the making of Superbowl footballs.

I can't WAIT to watch The Who at half-time! Therefore, the song of the hour is The Who - Won't Get Fooled Again (this is the CSI: Miami theme song and the Superbowl is taking place in Miami - coincidence? I think not!)