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More Divas in Vogue!
by Christie Connolley Last week we reported that hunky divo Jonas Kaufmann was featured (gorgeously, I may add) in the March edition of iconic fashion magazine Vogue. Well we told you last week that the embarrassment of operatic riches didn’t end with Kaufmann, and if you haven’t already run out to buy your own edition, [...]
Kaufmann in Vogue!
by Christie Connolley Are you a Vogue reader? If so, you may have noticed that the March issue featured more divas than Adele (who was beautifully featured on the cover!) The iconic fashion mag also featured is the recipient of Operagasm’s Hottest Male Singer Jonas Kaufmann, looking as you can imagine – super hot! (Believe [...]
You Want Me to Wear WHAT?
by Christie Connolley How many costume horror stories do you have? We each have a few tales of woe thanks to a tight fitting dress or an ill-fitting wig. Which one do you regale your friends with at cocktail parties when asked about the trials and tribulations of being a diva? Here is my story. [...]
What to get the diva who has everything?
by Christie Connolley Do you have a loved one who is difficult to shop for? Well, put this on your list (Birthdays, Valentine’s Day, Flag Day…. what? It is the perfect occasion for a gift!) This beautiful book Fashion Designers at the Opera is a must have for any diva’s coffee table! Fashion and opera [...]
Funkyzeit mit Christie
by Christie Connolley This costume, I just can’t get over…. Everytime I see it I find myself thinking (in the voice of the Sassy Gay Friend), “What… What… What Are You Doing?” Seriously….
Funkyzeit mit Christie
by Christie Connolley So in addition to being a Bravoholic, I find myself checking out more and more of Lifetime. Channel jumping Project Runway brought me over to the station, but it could be my new guilty pleasure, Dance Moms (don’t judge me) that may get me to stay. That being said, did any of [...]
Funkyzeit mit Christie
The Los Angeles Philharmonic has revealed the complete creative team and full cast for Don Giovanni , the first installment of an ambitious three-year Mozart/Da Ponte opera project presented at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Joining Gustavo Dudamel, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and Frank Gehry are Kate and Laura Mulleavy, founders of fashion house Rodarte, and [...]
Werk it Trebek!
by Christie Connolley Anyone who knows me, knows I am serious about my Jeopardy. And any category that involves dress up is bound to be my favorite. A couple things are clear to me in this video (borrowed from Perez Hilton’s website): 1. Since when does Alex Trebek not have a moustache? 2. It is [...]
Opera Glove Etiquette
by Lisa Mirza Grotts – Huffington Post It’s opera season, and the gloves are on, at least for opening night at the opera, the symphony, and other formal events. Here is what you need to know when wearing opera gloves (also known as evening gloves) for any occasion. • Gloves should be kept on when [...]
Best and Worst Dressed: Met’s Anna Bolena Premiere
by Christie Connolley At Monday night’s Metropolitan Opera premiere of Anna Bolena both the autumn breeze and sequins were in the air! Operagasm declares the finalists for the following fashionable categories: Best dressed: Crystal Renn, Judy Macklowe Worst dressed: Paula Zahn Who needs a man purse with pockets these deep?: Austen Scarlett So that is [...]
