A Salute to the King of Virgos
Today wouldn’t be complete without a little shout-out to my all-time favorite Virgo, Michael Jackson. It goes without saying that his influence and legacy will live on forever. I remember when I used to show up to my first agency job and the boys would say, “You look like Michael Jackson!” Ha. I thanked them for the compliment! I guess I’ve just always been drawn to his tough, military-influenced style. Virgos tend to put up walls and to be very private — we have our public and private selves. Michael, through all the health issues and adversity, kept his head held high and never complained. Because he never over-shared, the media felt the need to dig deeper. In reality, we should be grateful that he shared as much as he did with us and gave back so much. Happy birthday, MJ!
P.S. My outfit was slightly influenced by this classic early 90s look.
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Awww. I love this.
I still remember those NUBBY JACKSON posters you designed years and years ago — I had one hanging in my office for the longest time. I’ll always associate you with MJ…and the other way around, too.
Also, LMP’s pants are insane. And her waist is the size of my pinkie.
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Nubby Reply:
August 30th, 2010 at 10:02 am
Anna @ D16: Ha, those posters were from so long ago!! I am glad someone understands the magic he had…..Lisa Marie had some mad style. Everyone else from the early to mid 90s looks so dated…she still looks classic. Amazing.
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cool re-working of his outfit nubby, love lisa marie’s hair back then.
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I never really liked MJ…until now! You’ve made me look a little closer at him, and now I can really admire MJ for his extraordinary talents and soft-spoken style. I wish I could have seen the Nubby Jackson posters! You are truly adorable…I always say that I wish I could shrink down my favorite people and carry them in my pocket…you would definitely be one of them!
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Nubby Reply:
August 30th, 2010 at 9:48 am
Lola: I understand that MJ was polarizing to some people or that they just couldn’t relate for whatever reason and that’s understandable — not all of us are required ot love the same things! Though, I am glad you’ve had a change of heart. Whether it’s for his style, talent, music, personality or all of the above, he had to much to offer.
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Awww. What a fantastic tribute. Happy 52nd birthday, Michael.
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You translated Michael Jackson’s look really well into your own more feminine style– it’s amazing!
Also, I wonder if you’d ever consider recreating Lisa Marie’s look in that picture. I think the pants and shoes are killer.
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Nubby Reply:
August 30th, 2010 at 9:47 am
Charlene: Thanks for the idea. I actually love her look here and would love to wear something similar.
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lisa marie looks impeccable. and to this this was the 90s.. she is so fashion forward. 20 years ahead.
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Nubby Reply:
August 30th, 2010 at 9:46 am
Autopsy Jude: You are so right, I was thinking the same thing! Her outfit with the chunky shoes and high waisted pants is very of-the-moment.
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thanks for this lovely tribute. He was an amazing human being, and I feel he is/was very under-appreciated. We love you, MJ.
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MJ will never be forgotten, that’s for sure. But, HOT DAMN, check out Lisa Marie’s hair. Gorgeous. I need to attempt that ‘do immediately.
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I love him so much. I wish his life wasn’t so tragic.
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came here just because I knew you would have given him a shout out, mj forever.
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that is a great interpretation of his look. . love lisa marie’s style there too.
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Aw Nubby, be careful, I might start crying.
I wonder if I should go as MJ for Halloween again? Last year was a blast.
x Amy
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I love the way you always take the time to acknowledge MJ’s legacy.
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