Red, white, and ew
I like Welsh warbler Duffy's soulful debut CD, "Rockferry," and can certainly hear the comparisons to Amy Winehouse that everyone has been drawing. However, there is no indication that the seemingly squeaky clean Duffy will start smoking crack and protesting soap like Winehouse. Her head appears to be on somewhat straight.
But Duffy, please. I beg you. Just because you say no to drugs, that doesn't mean you should say yes to rompers. Let's extend good judgment to every part of your life, including your wardrobe:
[Stars + stripes + unflattering bunching + weird strap tan lines = One hot mess.]
If Lollapalooza was a pin-up girl convention, I might understand. It's very Betty Grable — if Grable was ever in "The American Dolls of 1945" calendar. Plus, I'm pretty sure I wore this to a July 4th parade when I was seven (my three-year-old sister wore the same belted jumper to the same parade, obviously). Duffy, you are 24 and very cute. You just embarked on what will surely be a very successful career. Find a mini-dress and wide, on-trend waist belt and we'll forget all about this red, white, and ew ensemble. Capish?
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