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IM Just Saying: Christina Rees Talks About Her Somewhat Shocking New Do
I have known Christina Rees since circa 1996. We worked together at the dearly departed Met. We worked together at D. Now she’s the curator of The Art Galleries at TCU. In all the time I have known her (to my recollection), she has always had flowing, wavy-curly hair. I took a survey. This other guy (whom I won’t name but whose name rhymes with “crack”) and I both agreed: Christina’s hair was attractive. And it was black. The survey definitely revealed that it was black. Or dark. Now, however, things have changed. Several people in the past few days have asked me: “Did you see Christina’s new picture on Facebook?” You can see for yourself the look that Christina is rocking. I took another survey. That other guy and I once again both agreed: that is a blond mohawk. I asked Christina about it in a Gchat. Enjoy:
1:10 PM
Christina: never done this
1:11 PM me: Hang on.
1:13 PM Okay, you ready?
Christina: Can’t we just talk on the phone?
me: That’s so 2011.
Christina: ok
me: Plus, then I have to transcribe the interview. And I’m lazy.
Christina: Right.
me: First question. Not to put too fine a point on it. But what the hell happened to your hair?
D Magazine Readers’ Favorite Stories in 2011
Our list of the most popular features on DMagazine.com in 2011 can’t help but make you hungry, as our dining coverage continued to be the best in the city.
See our top 10 most trafficked stories of the year right here.
The Last of Jerry Merwin’s Christmas Ties
This isn’t one of the treats that Jason is planning, but nonetheless … here’s the last of Jerry Merwin’s Christmas ties, 2011 edition. The St. Paul Place 
security manager got this one after his wife went shopping on Black Friday at the Dollar Tree in Richardson. “She came home and said, ‘I got you two new Christmas ties,’ ” Jerry recalls. “I said, ‘OK. Now I’ve got 10.’ Of course, that was before I got Sponge Bob.” Like his other new Dollar Tree tie — it has Christmas lights on it — this one plays Jingle Bells, very softly. “People like ‘Frosty,’ ” Jerry says, “because it’s Christmas-time.”
The Return of Jerry Merwin’s Ties, Cont.
Yesterday we reintroduced you to St. Paul Place security maven Jerry Merwin, first line of 
defense against angry marauders against the D Empire — and notorious wearer of Christmas ties. The “Sponge Bob” tie you see here — it says, “I do believe. I do believe. S-S-S-Santa!” – is his latest. “A friend of my wife gave it to me as a Christmas present last week,” Jerry explains. “She decided she wanted to add to my collection of ties. I thought, ‘Sponge Bob? I don’t know if I’ll wear it.’ But I did. I’ve had quite a few compliments on it. People have said, ‘Nice tie.’ Nothing extraordinary.”
The Return of Jerry Merwin’s Ties
Faithful FrontBurnervians may remember Jerry Merwin (pictured) from last year 
around this time. Jerry’s been the security manager at St. Paul Place, where D is located, for 11 years, under four different security companies. Gruffly authoritative, but calm and loveable, he’s known for his eagle eye — and for the colorful ties he wears every year at Christmastime.
Subtle, they’re not. You might call the ties “festive.” He’s got 11 of them now, and he starts wearing them the week after Thanksgiving. Tomorrow and Friday, we’ll show you two of his newest ones.
The ties are Jerry’s way of spreading Christmas cheer. Not that he’s really all that pumped up about the holiday. Asked what he wants for Christmas, he says, “I have no idea. … Usually if there’s something I want, I go get it. My wife says I’m impossible to buy for.” So, what did she get for him last Christmas? Jerry thinks for a second and says, “I don’t remember.”
Sneak Peek: The New Show at Medieval Times
I like Medieval Times. I had a birthday party there a few years back, which you might want to read about here. (Perhaps not. Your call.) I also love puns. So when Tim forwarded a press release entitled “Resistance is Feudal at Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament,” I was buying whatever they were selling. In this case, they were touting a new performance—the first since 2007—and an upgraded menu, and they wanted a fair lady or lord of the media to attend. Jump if you care about my adventures.
Texas Rangers Starter C.J. Wilson Models the Brilliant Mike Napoli T-Shirt While Talking Twitter
So @str8edgeracer himself (Texas Rangers’ pitcher C.J. Wilson, who’s starting Game 1 of the American League Division Series this afternoon) was talking about why he likes Twitter yesterday. It’s his news source. Now that Lost is over, the only things he watches on television are Formula One Racing and Shark Week.
But I care less about that then about the T-shirt he was sporting during the press conference (see the video). It features Rangers’ catcher Mike Napoli dressed as a chef and says “On the Menu.” Apparently it says “Turkey Sandwich” on the back. Here’s an explanation of the shirt.
I humbly request that the Rangers’ mass-produce these, in honor of Napoli’s awesome season. If they comply, I further humbly request that anyone who currently owns one of those awful antler and claw T-shirts from last year burn that and replace it with one of these.
Let’s make this happen.
Where To Buy a Dishdasha in Dallas?
It’s hot. I’m sick of wearing pants to work. My solution: a dishdasha (aka, I believe, a thobe). I’ve been talking to the internet but can’t find a place in town where I can walk in and try one on. Any advice from our Arabic FrontBurnervians?
Hilltop Glossy is Now D StyleSheet, Our New Dallas Fashion Blog
Why am I the perfect person to tell you about the launch of our new fashion blog, D StyleSheet?
It’s not because I’m known around our office for my chic sartorial choices.
It’s not because couture is second only to “air” and “water” on my list of Things Which I Require to Remain Alive.
It’s because at 4:30 in the afternoon on a Monday, the editorial department is shockingly empty. I couldn’t pawn off the task on anyone else. And we’ve got to get it launched.
So. Long story short: We fell in love with this great little website called “Hilltop Glossy,” which focused on the fashions of SMU students, and was run by two SMU film graduates (who also work as church youth ministers) named Kristi and Scot Redman. Their love for their subject matter, and their love for life, came through loud and clear on their site. When we decided to launch our own fashion blog on DMagazine.com, we could think of no better partners for the enterprise.
Check in every day to see what the Redmans’ discerning eyes have found, and come to appreciate again what a truly beautiful place Dallas can be.
Style Network’s Big Rich Texas, Episode 2 Recap
Cast of Style Network's Big Rich Texas
Did you miss episode 2 of Big Rich Texas, Style Network’s latest jab at the DFW area? The recap is here.
Pete Sessions Has a New Look
Click here to take a gander at it.
Nickelson Wooster Out as Neiman Marcus Men’s Fashion Director
Since I noted his hiring, I feel obligated to post that Fashionista is reporting Nickelson Wooster, the mustachioed, heavily tattooed men’s fashion director for Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman is out.
Fashionista is most concerned about the fate of the Tumblr devoted to him.
Steve Kemble Crowned Maddest Hatter at the Dallas Arboretum
Steve Kemble
Once again Steve “Mr. Sassiest Lifestyle Guru” Kemble stole the show at the Dallas Arboretum’s Mad Hatter’s Tea Party today. Last year he scored points sporting a Super Bowl XLV stadium complex on his head.
This year with the upcoming royal nuptials of Kate and William, he opted for a more regal look with a “Kate in Wonderland” chapeau.
Evidently Steve’s fashion dictionary does not have the word “subtle” in it.
Retail price for the hat is $3,000.
The Dallas Must-Do List: Sam Moon Shopping
Courtney found a place to camp out for awhile.
Moving right along, I’ve now done 5 of the Things Every Dallasite Must Do. The next item on my list: Mix it up at Sam Moon.
Sam Moon is no joking matter. I know I’ve heard people talk about how big it is and how much stuff it has to offer, but — WOW — even I was impressed. Being an avid shopper at Forever 21 stores all across the area, I thought I was going to be prepared for the hectic, jam-packed ways of Sam Moon. I was wrong.
The store’s flagship location in Dallas has purses, earrings, necklaces, rings, luggage, and as if that weren’t enough, an entire section on faux hair. A security guard sits at the front and monitors what seems like thousands of women packing the inside of this mega store.
Although a little overpowering at first glance, the store is actually (somewhat) organized by large hanging signs clarifying what section you are in. It’s easy to get confused when first walking in, but after the initial anxiety wears off, it’s really not too bad.
A crucial part of the Sam Moon shopping experience (more…)
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