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“Karma” music video | May 26, 2023

Paco Rabanne custom (pictured similar)

The ‘Lightbulb’ and ‘Hourglass’ scenes gave me the most to think about in the music video as it relates to Taylor’s relationship with fame and the longevity of her career. What I love most about this video is the striking and intentional visuals. They’re simple, but grab you.

This Paco Rabanne two piece appears custom, but a similar version of it walked the Fall 2023 runway. The makeup, hair, and excess of gold actually remind me of a 2011 CoverGirl ad she once was in - anyone else remember that one? I do love the sleeved runway version but going sleeveless was totally the right call functionally for the demands of the scene.

There’s a contrast here in portraying herself as a light source (very “Dear Reader” of her) and speaking to her innate ability to continue shining amidst darkness and struggles - while also portraying herself burning out from the efforts to shine as brightly as she can, as long as she can.


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Out to dinner w/ Jack Antonoff | New York City, NY | April 11, 2023

The Row ‘Grais Ribbed Virgin Wool Knit Top’ - $1,115.00
Paco Rabanne '1969 Moon Bag’ - $1,600.00
Area 'Embellished Cut Out High Rise Jeans’ - $673.00
Sam Edelman 'Jildie Mary Jane Sling Back Heel’ - $139.95

The post-breakup pap walk is a film we’ve seen before in the fandom - but it’s never looked quite this cute. It’s easy for your eye to flit around on this outfit - black and blue denim is a reliable classic that feels easy and simple, but it’s given a hot girl twist. The interplay of silver metallics between her chainmail bag and the butterfly embellished details (and yes, that necklace) (which no, I can’t confirm at the moment) on her jeans also keep a nice repeating motif that makes the outfit flow.

While we’re out here dressing for revenge, this feels like Taylors own take on Di’s precedent thanks to the subtle curvature of the top’s neckline (it’s not just a v neck!). And yes, scene-stealing jewelry included.

The mary jane silhouette feels like a callback to signature Taylor style - she’s long favoured a chunky heeled silhouette like these in the form of an oxford or platform shoe.

Perhaps this is penance for not getting to see the full picture of her Area cut out pants from her previous SNL performance but whatever made it happen - I’m glad it did.

There’s something to me that feels highly symbolic of the butterfly here, not just in its nod to Lover, but of its original concept of rebirth and renewal. If there’s one thing Taylor has done over her career, it’s perfected coming back. Whether that’s from the dead or stronger than a 90s trend.

Get the look: Top, $38.95 / Bag, $39.00 / Jeans, $69.99/ Shoes, $94.99


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Performing at The 1975 | London, England | January 12, 2023

Paco Rabanne ‘Paillette Chainmail Sparkle Dress’ - $3,950.00

Who would have thought the first performance of the Midnights era would come at a The 1975 concert?

This is a classic Taylor performance outfit. Short, flirty, with a ton of sparkle to catch the stage lights. The chunky paillettes also feel like an in-line nod to the 70s style she’s been sporting lately and is a glammed up disco version of that.

Get the look: Nasty Gal, $115.20


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