We here at the Fashion Bomb have been giving Vogue the side eye for quite a while, but it’s a whole different discussion when editor Cathy Horyn of the New York Times/ International Herald Tribune asks, “What’s Wrong with Vogue?”

In a January 1st article, she says, “There are too many stories about socialites or, at any rate, too few such stories that sufficiently demonstrate why we should care about these creatures. What once felt like a jolly skip through Bergdorf now feels like an intravenous feed. To read Vogue in recent years is to wonder about the peculiar fascination for the “villa in Tuscany” story. Ditto staff-member accounts of spa treatments and haircuts.” She pokes fun at Vogue’s attempt to deal with the recession by having a staffer go discover the ‘Wonders of Walmart,’ and says that Vogue, along with other fashion magazines, “do not seem to know how to relate to women in their 20s, except to throw celebrity pictures and clothes at them.” Ouch.
Read the rest here.

Cushnie & Ochs, created by Parson’s graduates and Ecco Domani Fashion Award recipients Carly Cushnie and Michelle Ochs, will be showing (again) at New York’s Fashion Week with the help of a $25,000 award:

Labeled the next Proenza Schouler, the ladies offer minimalist designs with a chic edge.
Not familiar with the line? A few looks from their Spring 2009 collection:

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Sort of obsessed with that beige cap sleeved number. Do you like?

BlackBook Mag reports that Roberto Cavalli has designed the ultimate in luxury: a snake skinned gilded credit card that allows you to shop in style while enjoying quite a few perks…

Quels perks you ask? Special VIP services at every Cavalli boutique worldwide, sale privileges, and invitations to fashion shows and events.
The card is cute, but unless it also has the magical ability to forgive debt, I’ll have to pass. You can put lipstick on a pig…
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Hey!
I’m sure I wasn’t the only one who pledged to workout more as a New Years Resolution. What can I say: these pain au chocolats have not been forgiving–and I’ve got a high school reunion in 5 months!
Check these 15 hot items under $150–they should help jump start your gym workout in style:

1. Puma Shala Hooded Cover Up, $70. 2. Nike Dri Fit Short Women’s Sports Bra, $35. 3. Shiny Denim Diagonal Strap Gym Bag, $33. 4. Maybelline Great Lash Mascara, $5. 5. Belkin Sport Armband for Ipod, $30. 6. Nike Dri Fit Women’s Running Capri’s, $45. 7. Adidas Supernova Glide High Performance Running Shoes, $100. 8. Bare Escentuals Beauty on the Go Kit, $28. 9. Scunci No Damage Elastics in Black, $3. 10. Bebe Sport Socks Pack, 3 Pairs for $10. 11. ULTA Gym Body Defense Complete Body Hydrator, $15. 12. Puma Slouchy Pants, $38. 13. Old Navy Women’s Wide Leg Yoga Shorts, $15. 14. Puma Cat Boy Tank, $18. 15. LeSportSac Leight Tote, $94.

WWD reports that shoe designer Jimmy Choo and rain boot regular Hunter have collaborated to create a boot that signals the ultimate in shoe sophistication:

Retailing for $395, these slick wellies will be sold in Jimmy Choo stores and online beginning next June.
Hot boots, but may I offer a simple observation to my American Amies: I brought my pair of Burberry wellies with me to Paris, and pulled them out without hesitation when there was even a soupcon of rain. To my surprise, Parisians don’t really do rain boots…nor do they do snow boots (yup, I pulled out my Lacostes for a recent snow storm). For them it seems the same leather boots work in all weather conditions–and the whole idea of multiple shoe changes for a hint of crazy weather is a very American thing. With that said, ladies, these shoes are strictly a splurge: droolworthy puddle pushers that will make you the hottest chick in a rainstorm. But are they necessary? Not so much!

Fashion Bomber Britany D recently wrote in, saying, “I am debating between careers!! I really love fashion and planned on becoming a fashion buyer or working in a fashion house…but with how the economy is going and how retail stores are plummeting I’m scared that my love for fashion will be short lived.”

“Do you think that someone trying to get into the fashion industry will still be a good idea?”
I personally feel that in life, you do your best work when you’re doing something you absolutely love. You spend most of your life working–and while the safety and security of a ho hum job is appealing, passion–doing something you’d do for free–will see you through for the long haul (i.e. a career).
Need to know the difference between a job and a career? Ask Chris Rock:

I personally don’t think fashion is going anywhere. As long as women feel the need to get dressed and look fly, there will always be a market for fashion buyers and designers. Perhaps it won’t exist in the same forms as exist now…department stores might falter only to have new ones appear in their place; you might have to intern at the new ‘Macy’s’ and work a part time job on the side; or take on an up and coming designer. Who knows? But I think if you truly have a passion, go for it!!
What advice would you offer our young Britany?
And do you think Fashion is in Danger?
PS Chris has gone a lot further pursuing his comedy career versus his Red Lobster job…

It seems lots of celebs opted to stay out of the limelight this NYE, though a few made it out to big bashes. Let’s check ’em out:
Beyonce and Mimi partied it up in St. Barths along with Marc Jacobs, L.A. Reid, and others:

Gotta give it to Mariah on this one. Her silver strapless is so so hot, and the perfect way to start off a New Year. Bey’s look is cute, but its recycled status gets a Hmm (Solange rocked a similar frock in Japan). Hmm…
The Kardashian sisters came out in metallic sequined glory:
I love it. They look Hot, matching frocks and all.
T.I. was putting in work down in Miami:
Um, when does this man not look hot?
And Jaslene and Kenan Thompson also kicked it at the T.I. Party:
Jaslene’s jumper is hot, saucy, and fun…unlike Kenan’s striped polo and jeans. His look is much better suited for a day on the boardwalk not a New Years Bash. Hmm…
What do you think?

If one of your New Years Resolutions was to work for a fashion magazine, here’s your chance! I received an e-mail seeking an editorial assistant in the NYC Area:

Details:
“International Fashion Magazine is currently seeking one detail-oriented, creative, enthusiastic, serious assistant to join their fashion team. Candidates should be: well organized, reliable & responsible, self-motivated & a self starter, experienced, a strong writer, interested in digital media including a broad familiarity with media websites/ blogs, obsessed with fashion.”
Sound like you? Send your resume and cover letter to karima@uzuri.com by January 16th.
Good luck!