For those of you who didn’t make it to Dinah Shore last weekend, I’m here to highlight some interesting fashion trends I spotted during the mad, mad girls-gone-wild good time. Granted, I spent the majority of the day in my RIGGED OUT/FITTERS booth slinging t-shirts and hats to scantily clad women and overhearing juicy tidbits of conversation between Grace Moon, Diana Cage, Lisa Bang, Angela Jimenez and Anna LaChocha, amongst others who sought refuge from the hot sun under my tent.



Thanks to Delaney Dickerson’s photos from the weekend, I was able to piece together a very… er… scientific recap of what was “hot” at Dinah Shore this year. Brace yourselves, folks, as you may surprised by what you see.

GO GREEN: MINT LEAVES!

For you treehugger types, I am happy to say that a new, very organic and earth-friendly fashion trend popped up at Dinah this year: mint leaves. I spotted it on two very well-endowed women who were mysteriously seen walking around with only body paint and mint leaves attached to their bodies. When I asked them for a public statement as to their philosophy on wearing strictly biodegradable plant life on their nipples and body, they shrugged their shoulders and asked me where they could get their hands on an all-beef hot dog in this town. Apparently, the Dinah event wasn’t satisfying their urge for a little sausage.

STRAP-ON STEWARDESS LOOK

I wish I had bumped into the babes from Babeland before the Bacardi Mojito models asked where they could get some nice sausage. The Babeland ladies took the concept of “Mile High” fashion to another level by adding the obvious addition of strap-ons and cocks (duh!) to their already sexy stewardess uniforms. I have to be honest that being sandwiched between these foxy ladies sporting their own special silicon sausages was getting me very hot under my hood. I bet you if the Bacardi models got a taste of the Babeland sausage, they may not need to go looking for the pure beef variety any more.

FUN WITH FUR

The go-go dancers at the White Diamonds Party at Club Skirts were a big hit with the crowds. I noticed a fashion trend happening amongst the dancers: fur, fur, fur. Now ladies, before you get all PETA on me and get the buckets of fake red blood paint ready to splash on these dancing divas, I want to assure you that all the fur seen on the go-go boxers were FAKE, FAKE, FAKE.

Not only did fur make its way onto the hot bodies of the dancers (along with another type of green fashion called dollar bills), but the fur managed to make a big statement as footwear, as well. Apparently, fur boots have magic powers that helped the go-go dancers become weightless enough to do air-splits while pole dancing!


PALM SPRINGS RETIREE FASHION


Angela Jimenez and I have an annual tradition of wearing what we like to call “Mr. And Mrs. Roper” ensembles to Dinah. Palm Springs is historically known as a mecca for retired Hollywood folks, so what better way to pay homage to the locals than to work a little floral and plaid action into our choice of attire?



THE ULTIMATE FASHION ACCESSORY: FURRY VULVA

The Babeland babes did it again by bringing along the hottest new fashion accessory this side of the Vagina Monologues: the furry vulva head dress. Nothing says “I love women” more than this pink, stylish number. I guarantee you will get special looks if you acquire one of these to wear to your local bar the next time you are looking to get laid.



Well, folks, I hope my fashion report from Dinah was helpful and insightful for those of you who were curious about what you might have missed. Next week, I will be reporting on another hot queer fashion designer I had a chance to share some Jacuzzi time with…




PARISA PARNIAN is the creator of queer fashion label RIGGED OUT/FITTERS.