Oprah & Lindsay Lohan: The Good, The (Mostly) Bad, and of course The Fashion

After I watched the Lindsay Lohan interview on Oprah's Next Chapter I knew that I had to write about it.  As soon as it was over the first thought I had was, "Well, there's an hour of my life I'll never get back."  While Oprah is notorious for being easy on her interviews with celebrities I was honestly expecting more from the self-proclaimed queen of all media.  At least for OWN's ratings' sake- we know they need them.  So below I'll break down the interview and what I thought were the biggest omissions, lies, and missed opportunities.

The Fashion
Lindsay Lohan
I'm going to say it.  I like this dress.  Interesting how she dresses more conservatively for her sit-down with Oprah than she has for most of her court appearances, n'est-ce pas?  While her breasts look a bit droopy at least they are covered.  And I'm sure she gained a few well needed lbs and they grew from actually eating now that she's off Adderall, but more on that later.   I'm not a fan of polka dot anything personally, but when I texted my friend "ew" regarding Lohan's black and white polka dot heels, she informed me that it was a very Jackie O pairing.  She's in the fashion industry so I couldn't argue but I still wasn't a fan.  At least "the suspect didn't wear Louboutins," right?  I liked the ponytail so we could see her face,  although it barely moved due to a massive amount of recent post-rehab Botox.  At least I couldn't see a single hair extension track.  Well done!   I could've lived without the blue nail polish, but there was no message on her nails.  I guess we can learn things through jail and court-ordered rehab. All in all, Lohan looked clean and appropriate for her interview with her new sugar mama...I mean...fairy godmother. 

Oprah
Oprah also tried to do her version of a matronly Jackie O.  Her gray sweater was nice and I liked the detail, but it was predictable.  Her hair has been working for her the past few years and she wore it the same way last night.  I'm of the Jennifer Aniston/Gwyneth Paltrow school of style.  When you have a signature look that is working for you for a long period of time, don't fuck with it.  That being said, Oprah's ensemble was more boring than the actual interview.  She may not have wanted to clash with the tangerine queen but some color would have been nice.  Notice the absence of jewelry.  I wonder if that was intentional so LiLo wouldn't be tempted to get her sticky fingers on it.

The Interview
The Intention
I like it when Oprah breaks the forth wall and allows the audience to hear things that she and her subject have spoken about "off camera."  It's a total psychological power play on her part, but a fun one for the audience nonetheless.  Before she started poaching (yes poaching since grilling clearly can't be applied) Lohan she shared that she had asked Lindsay what she hoped to get out of the interview before they started and Lohan's answer was that she wanted people to see the real her.  We're just starting out so I'm going to leave that one alone...

Drugs
Alcohol and Cocaine and Chaos- Oh My!
The pre-commercial break teasers were so good!
"What was your drug of choice?"  "Do you think you're addicted to chaos?"  Oprah had decent questions, but the were answered with lies and there was a serious lack of follow-up. 

Alcohol was Lohan's answer to her drug of choice.  When Oprah asked about cocaine, Lohan sheepishly told her that she'd tried it 10-15 times.  10-15 times?  Excuse me?  Did you mean 10-15 lines?  And was that per hour?  Per day?   What about when you were arrested for DUI and you had a vile of coke in your pants pocked and you insisted to the police that they weren't your pants.  Was that one of the 10-15 times?  And there was no mention of other illegal drugs.  And Oprah didn't push for it.  But if I was a betting woman I would say that BlowHan has for sure tried meth.  Why do the "in-depth" interview when you're just going to lie.  You're a decent actress honey, but you won't be given any awards for this performance because I don't think that anyone is believing the bullshit coming out of your mouth. 

Adderall
You guys, Linds is off Adderall!!  Yes I know this is a controlled substance that's prescribed like candy in LA but it's a pill.  Break it in half and ween yourself off.  She claimed that her being off Adderall was what was different about her coming out of treatment this time as opposed to the other five, six, times...uh-huh.

Chaos
"Are you addicted to chaos," Oprah asked Lindsay.  To which she replied yes. She briefly touched upon the point that she grew up in a very chaotic household, but later pretty much reversed any possible twinge of sympathy the audience was feeling for her when she told Oprah that she didn't feel exploited by her parents or blame them for anything and that her story of her home life is actually "boring" and the media doesn't want to write about it so they write about her other antics instead.

Side Note- While Oprah chronicled Lohan's many trips to rehab she mentioned her first stint at the Wonderland facility in 2007 and Lohan admitted that she voluntarily checked herself in for Ambien because she had a scare and didn't react well.  That was perhaps the one time that Oprah gave Lohan the stank eye and jabbed that it's what most people use just to sleep.  More bullshit.

Her Money
There was talk about her 7 million dollar per picture salary around the time of Just My Luck and Lohan admitted that she wasted it and didn't have anyone advising her financially so she didn't invest it and she blew through it.  There was no mention of Lohan's massive debts to the IRS or how she continued to live an essentially lavish lifestyle despite the fact that she has less money than I do.  Just glossed over that one O.

Her Parents
Since Oprah has 2 million dollars riding on Lohan she wanted the public to fall in love with her again and she gave Lindsay the opportunity to turn on the sympathy tears while discussing her family.  The phone call between LiLo and her father was mentioned where Lindsay called her ever-so-humble father Michael and claimed that her mother Dina was on coke.  Lindsay wished the call had stayed private.  Duh!  And claimed that her statements were false and she said the worst possible thing she could to hurt her mother as they were in the midst of a typical mother/daughter fight.  I don't know about you but I've never accused my mother of being a coke head during a fight.  Have I said some surly things to my mother before? Sure.  But I've never equated her to a drug lord.  But all is fine and once again, Lindsay was never exploited.  Dina must've read her the riot act and told her to keep CPS at bay.  In my opinion, Dina Lohan has less business raising children than Britney Spears did at the time of her meltdown.

Spirituality
Lindsay told Oprah very adamantly that she's a spiritual question.  Why Oprah, for once, did ask a follow-up question and asked her to explain what she meant by that Lohan answered that she prayed and meditated.  I'm sorry but only time this girl has ever meditated is when she's overdosed at the Chateau Marmont and gone towards the white light.

Her Future Plans
Lindsay just wants to get back to work and prove herself.  She wants to be on time and professional and just loves being on set.  Does someone that loves being on set always show up to set late?  I believe that her new movie, The Canyons, made about $30,000 the first weekend it opened on the coasts so I wouldn't put all of your eggs in that basket, darling.


The End
The interview concluded with Oprah basically reading Lohan the riot act about an upcoming trip to Europe less than a week after being released from rehab.  Lohan tried to explain that it was for a yoga/spiritual retreat and while Oprah tried to mask her disapproval of the plan with concern, it was for sure a warning.  

At the end of the interview a title card came on the screen that read, "Two days later, Lindsay Canceled Her Vacation To Europe."

Oprah's Missed Questions
I don't know about you all but one hour sure as hell was not enough to cover all of Lohan's drama.  And while Oprah omitted various aspects of her life completely (lets say it was for time purposes), there were a lot of things she should have touched on.  Girl, it's your network, you couldn't have made it two parts?  Here are the main questions/topics I thought were missing from the interview.

1) Lindsays "Fuck You" Fingernail in court.  While discussing Lohan going to jail, Oprah even rolled footage of Lindsay the day that she had Fuck You written on her fingernail in court.  One would think that Oprah would've asked her why she would do that?  Were you disrespecting the court?  Are you sorry?  Are you just that stupid.  The footage was right there and I was waiting and I got nothing.


2) Her Past Overdoses
Again we have her fame whoring father to thank for this one.  He admitted that Lohan overdosed at 18.  Instead of Oprah asking her if her first DUI arrest was a wake up call, maybe she should have asked her about being on the brink of death, what that was like, and what effect it had on her.

3) Lindsay's Altercation During Her First Stint At Betty Ford
I would've asked Lindsay why she has no respect for authority and why she can't follow the rules and get her sit together even in rehab. 

4) The Britney Spears, Paris Hilton, and Nicole Richie of it all
There was talk of people being in Lohan's life for the wrong reasons i.e. hangers on but no mention about the toxic friendships with her celeb party pals.

5) Eating disorder
Speaking of Nicole Richie, Oprah never asked Lohan about her fluctuating weight.  Especially when she was a skeleton.  You'd think that someone that spent 25 years on a talk show chronicling people's weight loss and gains she would have at least asked Lindsay if she had an eating disorder.  I'm sure she would've lied and said no.  Or maybe she doesn't and it was just the drugs taking it off and the alcohol's empty calories putting it back on, but she should have asked.

6) Reports That Lindsay Is A High Class Hooker
Again, it's no secret that Lohan has financial troubles.  Hell it's probably the only reason she agreed to do Oprah's docu-series.  2 million bucks baby.  But there have been numerous reports that she's an escort for a variety of Middle Eastern men.  If that was a rumor swirling around about you and your intention for this interview was to clear the air, wouldn't you want the opportunity to deny it?

7) Stealing
With all of Lohan's court dates and trouble with the law were mentioned, there was never a word uttered about stealing.  Not the necklace from the jewelry store, not that Russian girl's coat from a nightclub.  Nada.

8)  Charlie Sheen
How could Oprah NOT have asked anything about her relationship to or with Charlie Sheen?  Well we will never know because she didn't!

The Docu-Series
 Of course before the interview concluded Oprah had to give a plug for their new docu-series that will star Lohan and air on OWN.  If this interview is any indication of what's to come it will be even more staged than Keeping Up With The Kardashians.  Fluff to gain ratings and an attempt for Lohan to attempt to have a presence on the small screen and some money in her bank account.  I'm going to have to say that I will pass on it.

The End 
All in all it was pretty bOring.  It would've been more fun and maybe more in depth if Andy Cohen had done the interview.  Her only demand would have been that they couldn't play "Plead The 5th."  It brings back too many memories for Lohan.  Her mea culpa was mega dull.  While I would never pray for someone to fail at sobriety, I just don't see her new found clarity lasting longer than a necklace at an unattended jewelry store.  She isn't being honest. It's like OJ Simpson syndrome.  I think that he really convinced himself he didn't kill his wife.

On a side note I'd like to take this opportunity to ask Lindsay and Keith Richards as well for their organs when they pass on.  Seems like they're indestructible. 

What did you guys think of the interview?
XO,
Wannabe

Do NOT Take Your Carry-On Lugguage

First off let me start off by saying that the Asiana airplane crash last weekend was horrific!  My condolences to those who lost loved ones.  Today as I was watching The Today Show while procrastinating I heard a story that after the crash there were passengers that were grabbing for their carry-on luggage before they evacuated the plane.  The mention of these passengers was met with contempt.

"How could they?"

"This was a major safety violation."

"They were preventing other passengers from exiting the plane to safety."

While these statements are true, I can't help but wonder if I'm honest with myself if I would've done the same thing.  I've never been in a plane crash.  I'm knocking on my entire wood floor right now.  But after experiencing such a traumatic event and realizing that I'm alive I wonder if I would've gone for my belongings.  Think about it.  You literally see your life flash before your eyes and you're in a state of shock.  And what do people in 2013 cling to?  Their belongings.  We are a materialistic society and the sooner we all admit it the better.  Yes sometimes my life really is better with a new pair of shoes.  Maybe these people had something important in the luggage that was irreplaceable.  I know that doesn't apply to people who grabbed their duty-free purposes but for the sake of humor and to give them the benefit of the doubt maybe they were scared that the copious bottles of vodka would have ignited the flames even more.

It was their security blanket it you can call it that.  I mean thank god Rachel Zoe wasn't on the plane.  aside from her screaming that the crash was "bananas" and grabbing for her vintage garb I don't think her catch phrase "I die" would've been met too kindly.

I'm not condoning this behavior but can we let this slide and stop maligning these people on the national news?  Most of us will hopefully never be in such an intense survival situation.  And there are a few pieces of clothing that I would probably risk my life for.  Kidding.

Hope you're all well.  I know it's been awhile since I posted.  I'm going to try to have some fun posts coming up for you.
XO,
Wannabe

Lindsay Lohan's Courtroom Fashion: A 2013 Analysis

It feels like Lindsay Lohan hasn't actually made an appearance in court since TomKat was still married.   But today she managed to actually attend her court hearing despite the fact that she is "ill" and was in London about 24 hours ago.  And it seems like her lawyer wasn't the only one working on getting Lindsay for court- her stylist was too.  Lindsay graced us with her presence looking runway ready and sporting Celine, Chanel, and Christian (Louboutin).  She should get used to the C word...criminal.  That must be her warped version of lions and tigers and bears.  But, "oh my!"  Lets get into this analysis.

Sunglasses: Celine
LBD: Chanel
Shoes: Christian Louboutin

Where to start?  Well I must admit that this is a huge improvement over what we saw Ms. Lohan wear to court in 2012.  It looks much less like she's going to Bootsy Bellows to drink vodka out of water bottles and more like she's a slutty secretary.  Before I get into the fashion I have a few questions to pose to our favorite former starlet.

Where are you getting the money for these designer duds?  I'm sure that Charlie Sheen didn't pay off your debt to the IRS for you to go shopping.  Are they borrowed?  Are you actually a lady of the evening as so many rumors have implied?  If you are and you did pay for the clothes maybe you should pay everyone that owes you money before you purchase new clothes.  Although I'm not suggesting that you just take items from boutiques and for god's sake not from Saks Fifth Avenue.

So lets kick this off.  The sunglasses I'm fine with.  I don't see anything particularly interesting about them.  Aside from the fact that they are probably helping her messy birds nest weave stay in place.  You'd think she would get a blow out, or at least brush her hair.  Hopefully she at least took a Mexican shower.  It also appears that she has a necklace stuffed into her dress.

Ah the dress.  Chanel.  Remember when Lindsay had a SCRAM anklet and she begged Chanel to send her decorative stickers to make it look nice?  Well Chanel didn't exactly take a high speed car chase down the PCH to rush and help her out and I'm sure they aren't thrilled that she wore their label to court.  The dress itself is nice but it doesn't seem to fit her that well.  I guess she didn't have time to get it tailored since she wasn't even planning on attending this shin dig since they don't have a step & repeat at court.

I love all things Louboutin but enough with wearing the $1300 shoes to court.  They are great shoes that would be nice on anyone else in any other circumstance.  But Ms. Lohan is one slick sucker and I'm sure she's hiding something in those platforms.  Or she wouldn't mind kicking anyone while their back was turned to knock them down and take their fur coat that "was hers in the first place."

Also, notice that she isn't carrying a purse...

Lindsay Lohan and her new attorney, Mark Heller

I had to add this photo because Lindsay's "attorney", who isn't even licensed to practice law in the state of California is rocking a Louis Vuitton brief case.  Because nothing says, "I respect the criminal justice system" or cures the Napoleonic complex that he surely has like a flashy designer suitcase to organize all of your depositions, motions, and files.  He looks even more foolish than Lindsay.  Although I will say his suit seems well tailored...

That's all for now.  I'll be back with another analysis for her trial date, March 18th.  I might even make a morning cocktail and crash a Porsche before I analyze her outfit.  PS Lindsay go from The Canyons The Court House... we think that James Deen would make a fabulous court accessory.  Especially if you have a female judge.

xoxo,
Wannabe

Out Of Sight....

Hello Readers!  I know that I haven't posted on this site in over a year...shame on me.  But I've been going out, living life, and gathering material for some great new posts for 2013.  I have also been writing for a great site called The Blowoff (www.theblowoff.com) so if you were desperately missing my wit, you can check out some posts of mine on that site.  And you can also follow me on Twitter: @20LAWannabe .  Best wishes to all for this holiday season and a Happy New Year and I hope that you all have some unforgettable moments...even if you're too drunk to actually remember them yourselves. 

XO,
Wannabe

ANOTHER Analysis of Lindsay Lohan's Courtroom Fashion

No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No.

Hopefully 30 days behind bars will give Lindsay a chance to catch up on reading W, Vogue, & Harpers Bazaar (assuming she can read). This outfit makes her looked like a cracked out Lucy Ricardo. Honey, Ricky, Fred, & Ethel peaced out on you long ago. First off, the polka dots do not make you look more innocent. They more look like spots of cocaine you forgot to wipe off your blue dress. Another Chanel bag, isn't going to gain the sympathy of the judge, because she probably doesn't earn enough money to even buy one for herself. And the neckline is totally wrong. Not only does it make your boobs look like one giant uniboob, but if you wanted some sympathy, you shoulda shown a little cleave. The glasses and hair are just bad and I'll leave it at that, because I've already given you a tongue lashing...and I have a feeling you can be expecting a lot more of those in prison. I hope that while you're eating your faux turkey meal in the slammer on Thanksgiving you'll be thankful for the fact that you have designer clothes given to you (although god only knows why at this point), and you will start making an effort. Maybe an early 2012 resolution...besides staying off drugs and out of jail.

Wishing you well on your mini-vacay starting Nov. 9th.

XO,

Wannabe

Don't Call Me A Party Girl

The term "party girl" is basically the new socially acceptable way to say drunken slut. It sounds casual and colloquial, but make no mistake, this is now a derogatory character description. But what exactly is a party girl? Is a party girl someone that goes out with their friends? Is a party girl the girl that becomes the sloppy mess falling the the club? Is a party girl the girl that goes out to look for a hook up? Or can the party girl just be a girl who doesn't want to sit at home on the weekends? Listen, all of the above can describe any girl. Some girls are just better about keeping their activities surreptitious. A guy is basically asking to figure out whether or not he will be able to fuck you the same night that he meets you. But just because you go out doesn't mean that you are a "party girl" in the inebriated whore way. I hate it when people ask me "are you a party girl?" Do you mean I like to be social? Or do you mean that if you buy me two drinks I will come out of my dress faster than cocaine goes up Lindsay Lohan's nose? Just because I go to a club doesn't mean I'm going to give you a lap dance to the new Rihanna song or pour shots in my mouth straight from the bottle. Based on this new social stigma my options are apparently 1) sitting at home watching a Pretty Little Liars marathon On Demand with a pint of Ben&Jerry's (which let me tell you, some nights sounds like a fabulous option), or 2) going out to enjoy myself with my friends and basically being branded with a Scarlett A. I'm onto you. This "party girl" stigma is NO compliment. Sticks and stones my break bones but words and assumptions are much more deadly. Don't lump us all in as party girls because we enjoy a drink and an evening away from our couch. That is all.

XO,
Wannabe

Lindsay Lohan Courtroom Fashion: An Analysis Part 2

Lets start from top to bottom, because I have too much to say and I want to keep my thoughts organized.

Hair

I'd like to perform my own community service and alert all of my readers that for ten years now, Goody, and various other hair accessory companies have been making clear, yes, clear, hair ties! I know, the things they can accomplish with technology these days. Stop wearing a black hair tie when you have blonde hair (or weave). It looks tickity tacky. Also, you've done a lot of blow in your day, and now it's time for a blow out. It would be great if you could run some shampoo and conditioner through those extensions before they get even more matted together.

Make Up

I'm not going to say that I hate the make up. Ok, who are we kidding? Of course I will. But it isn't appropriate for the daytime. No one needs to wear that much blush unless you're performing on Dancing With The Stars. And cool it with the Dior Show. We all like mascara but there's a fine line, honey.

Accessories

The Scarf

I will never understand wearing sleeveless clothing and then a scarf around your neck. If anything, you lose warmth from your head first, so she could've benefitted from a fedora or a J-Lo/Kardashian style floppy hat. The only reason to wear a scarf when wearing a sleeveless dress is to cover up hickeys or vampire bites- and I think Rob Pattinson has kept a very safe distance from Ms. Lohan at all times. Yes, it's foggy and 61 degrees F in LA right now but you could've worn a dress with sleeves if you were concerned about the temperature. Not only is the scarf not necessary, but it's the same color as the dress. Couldn't we have gotten a blush pink or baby blue. She clearly doesn't have the money to go tanning anymore so we need to do something about that pasty skin tone. Or ask your Sevyn Nine line to send you some tan in a can. Because you probably aren't allowed inside a Sephora.

The Earrings

These (what appear to be) floral shaped studs are ok. I'm assuming they probably came from XIV Karats or they were a "gift" as she isn't allowed anywhere near the store in Venice she stole from. On second thought, probably good she was wearing the scarf so she wasn't wearing anymore potential evidence for the court.

The Bag

I like this bag. It's Chanel. What's not to like? And you can never go wrong with metallics- especially gold. And nothing says I'm a law abiding citizen like a sick slouchy purse. And she will probably have gold teeth soon from her next visit to the slammer, so she will be color coordinated.

Dress

Fuck winter white. I mean, who does she think she's fooling with this dress. Yes, it's more court appropriate and a bit more demure...but you aren't exactly Doris fucking Day, Lindsay. Everyone sees right through you (and for your sake I hope you're wearing a bra and thong this time). The "good girl" Fendi white angelic dress isn't going to change anyone's mind. Hopefully you're focusing more on Fendi than felonies these days. A for effort, though.

Jewelry

The black bracelet is hideous. BUT, it does match her rotting teeth. Perhaps our girl LL didn't want to be berated again for wearing something too nice since the Louboutin episode at her last appearance. As Carla Gugino aka Cheeka Barnfeld stated in Troop Beverly Hills "Too many accessories clutter an outfit." Ditch the bracelet and stop being an accessory to crime!

Shoes

I adore these Giuseppe Zanotti peep-toe shoes. Again, I'm a huge fan of metallics anytime, any place. And it's hard to go wrong with a platform and stiletto heel. These can also be used as a weapon in an escape attempt or could be traded for a pack of Parliment Lights inside. And kudos for matching them with the bag. Too bad these belong on the red carpet instead of being caught red handed for being kicked out of your probation program.

Lindz added a last minute accessory of handcuffs at the end of her hearing. Tisk, tisk. The only place the cuffs are a chic accessory is in the bedroom. Faux pas!

Overall, I'm not a huge fan of this look. Lindsay Lohan needs to stick to what she does best...leggings and plaid button down shirts. The, I just fucked a guy for a rock of meth look is really your bread and butter. Let Leighton Meester do the Upper East Side look. It doesn't work for you.

Her hearing is set for Nov 2nd. I can't wait to see what she turns up in then. And lets keep our fingers crossed that it spans multiple days so we can get even more Lindsay Lohan courtroom fashion.

Did you like today's ensemble? Was it more Elle magazine or Elle Woods?

XO,

Wannabe