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Fashion Math: Ke$ha's Patriotic Crow Outfit

by Marissa Gold (Subscribe to Marissa Gold's posts)
Posted May 24th 2010 at 2:40PM  
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Photos: Dave Benett, Getty Image | Dimitrios Kambouris, WireImage | Samir Hussein, Getty Images

Pop star Ke$ha certainly has a unique sense of style. The look, which she's described as "garbage chic" involves pulling together random pieces for a just-back-from-the-Salvation-Army type of effect.

Over the weekend, her especially peculiar combination of micro flag-motif shorts, mid-calf boots, and a wide black-feathered top made us think of garbage chic, alright. But more like recycling chic -- we've seen similar looks before.

Since we're all about fashion math at StyleList, we decided on the equation of Geri Halliwell's Union Jack minidress plus Lady Gaga's feathered corset to equal Ke$ha's "patriotic crow" ensemble.

Take a look at the photo below, and browse through more shots of celebs wearing questionable outfits:

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Fashionable or faux pas? Weigh in on Ke$ha and other celebs who pushed the envelope.
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Bangor, Wales, May 23, 2010
Ke$ha was feeling patriotic at day 2 of Radio 1's Big Weekend. Her feathery, broad-shouldered top was at odds with her American flag knickers and combat boots. Is this what the pop star meant when she described her look as "garbage chic?"

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Cannes, France, May 17, 2010
Marion Cotillard wore a black metallic jumpsuit from the Lefranc Ferrant Fall 2010 collection to Chopard's 150th Anniversary Party during Cannes Film Festival. The French actress paired her daring sequined getup with Jimmy Choo 'Marble' booties, an acrylic clutch and a futuristic side swept updo.

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New York, April 29, 2010
Christina Ricci wore a bright green Galanos gown to the gala celebrating Chopard's 150 years in the business. The petite actress looked beautiful, but we couldn't stop thinking of Kermit the Frog.

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New York, April 29, 2010

Are this many layers ever necessary? Kate Hudson goes for Bag Lady-chic as she walks through New York's SoHo neighborhood.

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Los Angeles, CA, April 28, 2010
There's no doubt that Britney Spears looks fabulous in her dark skinnies and black boots. But why the peek-a-boo bra? The 70's hair? And the lace collar? The stunning star certainly has one kooky sense of style.

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Los Angeles, April 19, 2010
Gwen Stefani brought her entire brood to church to attend a family christening. The one thing Gwen didn't bring was one of her usually chic outfits -- this striped ensemble (complete with white tights and strappy shoes) was a big mess. So don't try this one at home, kids -- if it's too bad to look good on Gwen, no one should be caught dead in it.

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Las Vegas, Nevada, April 18, 2010
Nicole Kidman arrived at the 45th Annual Academy Of Country Music Awards in a 'feminine take on the tuxedo' dress by L'Wren Scott that she paired with witch-like lace-up booties. Her flat hair and bright red lips didn't make up for the unflattering award show ensemble.

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Beverly Hills, Ca, April 15, 2010
Halle Berry stopped by a party in one very busy outfit. From her see-through paneled pants to her silk lurex Isabel Marant top to her Byson Gilet vest by AllSaints, Berry's outfit wasn't quite a home run.

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New York, NY, April 15, 2010
Ivanka Trump provided her own bling for the American Museum of Natural History's 2010 Museum Dance. She wore diamond tassel earrings and a pave diamond link bracelet from her Ivanka Trump Fine Jewelry Collection. But when it comes to her Donna Karan dress, we're not sure the effect was so sparkling. Why hide her lovely figure in such a big, billowy dress? And what's with the red shoes?

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New York, NY, April 12, 2010
At Good Housekeeping's 125th anniversary celebration, Martha Stewart brought the glitz and glamour, courtesy of her pants. What do you think of her sequined wide-leg slacks?

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dave, 5-26-2010, 8:10PM

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dave

Nobody that is cool wheres black shoes and black socks when you are wearing shorts. Hicksville USA no matter how sexy you are. Get some class.

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Jessica, 5-27-2010, 8:44AM

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I wouldn't call it garbage chic, she just looks dirty. I mean all the time. I'm sure she can afford a bar of soap and a stylist.

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poot, 5-27-2010, 3:18PM

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poot

meow Jessica... would you like a saucer of milk?

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TrixieKixie, 5-26-2010, 8:52PM

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TrixieKixie

who the hell cares what she wears... if you obsess over what other people wear then you seriously need a life.

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ric, 5-26-2010, 9:01PM

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ric

Kesha is Garbage, just plain garbage. Someone please throw her to the curb to be brought to the city dump!

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Jillian, 5-26-2010, 10:12PM

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It's just clothing...everyone needs to seriously calm down.

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J, 5-26-2010, 9:41PM

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J

Miss Gold is obviously a communist who doesn't understand fashion anyway. Why would one call american flag shorts questionable attire? Beside the point, the only bad part of the outfit was the top - it didn't match.

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Mac N Quack, 5-26-2010, 9:43PM

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Mac N Quack

Ke$ha is Ke$ha... she can wear whatever she wants... she is one of the only people that CAN pull this off... her fashion sense shows who she is... not garbage but unique... her music is amazing and she has her own style! its not garbage or trash... its chic :)

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Sally G, 5-26-2010, 11:14PM

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Actually, it is, in fact, “garbage chic”—that is a(n at least semi-)official name for a style pulling together pieces from a variety of sources, noticeably including thrift shops, Salvation Army, Goodwill, etc.—started as necessity, I suspect, by some creative-but-broke types. I have seen better examples.

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R.NYC, 5-27-2010, 1:42PM

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There's nothing unique or special about her. Her first hit was a blatant rip of a justice track, and her music makes me literally want to fling myself off a tall building. It breaks my heart that this is what passes for talent now a days.

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del cring, 5-26-2010, 9:53PM

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del cring

Ke$ha's Patriotic Outfits (?)
Geri Halliwell: Providing signals via semaphore to British jet pilot ready to land his jet on a carrier.
Lady Gaga: Surely the illegitimate child of The Grim Reaper.
Ke$ha: Unable to control kidney function, but prepared to catch run-off in a pair of smelly, wide-topped boots.
Go Ke$ha, Go Girl!!

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nalguy5, 5-26-2010, 9:58PM

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She needs to get her some Garanimals!

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cqdeed, 5-26-2010, 10:31PM

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Mac...I agree and disagree with you. Ke$ha is Ke$ha. And she can wear what she wants. But it's not chic, it's garbage. I'm like that. Ed is Ed and I wear what I want. But I don't pretend it's chic. -- Edgar

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pppsfan, 5-26-2010, 10:34PM

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Here style and her talent are all the same .ZERO, this chick has no talent or voice. She sucks.

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Jen, 5-26-2010, 11:32PM

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Seriously, what happened to class? Oh, and actual talent, too.

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justbecool, 5-27-2010, 8:11AM

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you must be from my time ... I ask myself the same questions

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offcrgentleman, 5-27-2010, 12:01AM

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Garbage Chic, to go with her garbage face.

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Sarah DV, 5-27-2010, 12:22AM

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i'm sorry i think she's just white trash imo.

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LaVonne, 5-27-2010, 3:08AM

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There was a time when one displayed talent...

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Patricia Irish, 5-27-2010, 3:06AM

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I don't like any of their clothes in the photo of the three together. Basically, she's not wearing anything and I have no idea where her clothes are. The top Kesha's wearing goes on Lady Gaga, the shorts go on Geri Halliwell, and the boots go on Lady Gaga. Could someone please get this woman dressed?

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