The Chatwalk - Off Topic Thread

Fajitas!

The Sisley Autumn/Winter collection

The Lovely Muffin

lindtee wrote: »

I like it but it could be more clingy around the tummy and bust, it looks like you have a fantastic figure, but there's too much material in those areas.

Thank you.

Aye, it is slightly loose around the chest, but only at the front, but I have small boobs (32A/32AA ).

I have a slight pot-belly lol so the extra material at the front will help to hide it lol.

fillefatale

Fajitas! wrote: »

The Sisley Autumn/Winter collection

Lol, not that you'd know it, not a lot of fabric to keep you warm!

Fajitas! wrote: »

Abused!?! I'm sure she rather enjoyed the shoot and was suitably compensated for it - It is her job!

Y'see, that's the BS that annoys me - there seems to be this mystical preconception by the masses that all models are abused by their agencies, forced to be size 0, shouted at by stylists, lathered in make up by makeup artists, perved on by photographers and sliced, diced and reconstructed by photo editing software... Then presented to the masses to be judged. It's not all extremes. Where's me rolleyes yokey gone...

The whole 'lolita' thing is just amusing though - It's fast becoming code for "PAEDOPHILES!?!?!?!?! THERE'S PAEDOPHILES!???". I'd be more worried about those reading 'lolita'esque thoughts into all these images than the images themselves.

Yeah I mean looking at the other photos she looks like she's having a bit of a laugh. Its risqué, but my first thought when I looked at it wasn't "Well this image is condoning the sexual abuse of women." Its in a woman's magazine, the target market is women. Its a bit sloppy and perhaps badly thought out, but Sisley hired Richardson knowing what he was about and they wanted to make a splash. Its clear to me that this picture is aimed at women in their twenties, not teenagers. It is a bit tasteless, like so much of Richardson's portfolio but I think theres worse things to worry about in women's magazines such as air brushing and unrealistic portrayals of women, etc.

That's my two cents.

Fajitas!

fillefatale wrote: »

Lol, not that you'd know it, not a lot of fabric to keep you warm!

Tbh, I think we're just shopping in the wrong places...

Its risqué, but my first thought when I looked at it was "Well this image is condoning the sexual abuse of women."

Really? I wouldn't have thought sexual abuse really comes into it? Confidence and/in sexuality, maybe, but not abuse.

The sloppyness is a style - The harsh bare bulb lighting and grubby background is all part of an aesthetic that does sell, and tbh, I think they did think it out quite well in hiring who they did to do what they did - As I was saying earlier, look at the hype it's generated, blogs, airtime, forums are all discussing it! It's the old 'any exposure is good exposure' advertising method, and while many won't believe me, it does work!!

Any controversy is great for stirring the masses and generating interest, which equals awareness and €€€!

fillefatale

Fajitas! wrote: »

Tbh, I think we're just shopping in the wrong places...


Really? I wouldn't have thought sexual abuse really comes into it? Confidence and/in sexuality, maybe, but not abuse.

The sloppyness is a style - The harsh bare bulb lighting and grubby background is all part of an aesthetic that does sell, and tbh, I think they did think it out quite well in hiring who they did to do what they did - As I was saying earlier, look at the hype it's generated, blogs, airtime, forums are all discussing it! It's the old 'any exposure is good exposure' advertising method, and while many won't believe me, it does work!!

Any controversy is great for stirring the masses and generating interest, which equals awareness and €€€!

Er, I meant my first thought wasn't - amazing the difference a few letters will make!

Yeah, that kind of gritty photography is very du jour. American Apparel loves that shit.

Fajitas!

Ah, kk! Gotcha!

The 'gritty' aesthetic is a bit of a coverall too though - I mean, look at Urban Outfitters newsletters/promo material, where it delves into the gritty, filmesque side of photography, rather than the bare-bulb flashed photos prevalent in AA...

Kk..I'll stop rambling.

Fajitas!

Fajitas! wrote: »

Ah, kk! Gotcha!

The 'gritty' aesthetic is a bit of a coverall too though - I mean, look at Urban Outfitters newsletters/promo material, where it delves into the gritty, filmesque side of photography, rather than the bare-bulb flashed photos prevalent in AA...

Kk..I'll stop rambling.

Speaking of Urban Outfitters. It's has a really bad selection these days. The American store has better and cheaper stock. Seen a shirt in the one in Templebar for 75 euros and was only 45 dollars in the US online shop.

fonpokno

Oh lordy I need money. I want to buy a lot of things in awear! I bought a few dresses in penneys yesterday that I absolutely love.

Curse this rainy weather making me need new clothes... :P

Toto Wolfcastle

Oh I'm so glad it's raining. This weather suits my clothes much better than the nice weather did.

jellie

fonpokno wrote: »

Oh lordy I need money. I want to buy a lot of things in awear! I bought a few dresses in penneys yesterday that I absolutely love.

Curse this rainy weather making me need new clothes... :P

there are some lovely clothes in awear at the mo, some pretty dresses

janeybabe wrote: »

Oh I'm so glad it's raining. This weather suits my clothes much better than the nice weather did.

booo! i have no rain suitable shoes! i always end up with wet feet

fonpokno

jellie wrote: »

there are some lovely clothes in awear at the mo, some pretty dresses

I know, they're beautiful... See I bought boots during the year for the wet weather and just don't have enough dresses and stuff to wear with them!

jellie wrote: »

booo! i have no rain suitable shoes! i always end up with wet feet

Buy yourself an awesome pair of boots, I got sick of wearing converse in the rain.

jellie

fonpokno wrote: »

Buy yourself an awesome pair of boots, I got sick of wearing converse in the rain.

my stupid calves are too big for most boots i have a heeled pair but never find decent flat ones that fit. i LIVED in my uggs last winter but in my old job i could wear whatever the feck i liked, have a new 1 now and not sure id get away with them now, booo

fonpokno

Have you tried duoboots? You can buy boots by calf size!

jellie

fonpokno wrote: »

Have you tried duoboots? You can buy boots by calf size!

yeah have a had a look before, and tried some in evans that were wide fitting but any that have fitted just seem to make them look bigger :rolleyes: im small so i just end up looking stumpy with tree trunk legs :rolleyes::o:(

The Lovely Muffin

Does anyone know of anywhere in Dublin City Centre that sell's coats with either Cashmere, wool or some other warms materials in them please? For a reasonable price.

I am 19yo, 5'5 and a size 8-10.

I'm looking for something in Black.

Budget, €200 max.

I'm unsure about buying online as I have long-ish arms and a lot of coat sleeves are too short for me.

I'd like something that's young, but that I can wear with anything.

Thanks.

Twee.

I'd say head into Arnotts and have a look around. There are loads of high street brands, as well as some more up market designers. Also try Zara. Will try and think of some more.

The Lovely Muffin

Twee. wrote: »

I'd say head into Arnotts and have a look around. There are loads of high street brands, as well as some more up market designers. Also try Zara. Will try and think of some more.

Thank you!

Have you any idea where abouts in the City Centre I'd find a Zara store please Twee?

Twee.

The biggest one is on Henry Street, beside the Ilac Centre. It's across from the Arnotts entrance with the make up and Topshop. As in, not the entrance beside the Lusa track.

The Lovely Muffin

Twee. wrote: »

The biggest one is on Henry Street, beside the Ilac Centre. It's across from the Arnotts entrance with the make up and Topshop. As in, not the entrance beside the Lusa track.

Thanks very much Twee.

I'm in Dublin tomorrow so if I get a chance, I'll pop in there.

Thanks again for your help.

Also, another question:

Anyone know where I'd find a pair of plain black Cashmere tights?

Twee.

Mmmm Arnotts! They have Aristoc, Wolford and some other brands.

The Lovely Muffin

Twee. wrote: »

Mmmm Arnotts! They have Aristoc, Wolford and some other brands.

Thank you!

angel6

What footwear do you wear when it is raining? I was wearing pumps today and my feet and shoes were totally soaked. Used to wear trainers to college but now that I've finished college I want to wear something more feminine. I don't do heels. Any ideas on what and where to start looking for?

Thanks.

OldGoat

dresstoimpress

angel6 wrote: »

What footwear do you wear when it is raining? I was wearing pumps today and my feet and shoes were totally soaked. Used to wear trainers to college but now that I've finished college I want to wear something more feminine. I don't do heels. Any ideas on what and where to start looking for?

Thanks.

Knee high flat boots over skinny jeans, or clarks/hush puppie shoes with a bit of a heel

Fajitas!

As much as I dislike buying from Urban Outfitters, they have some lovely mens boots & shoes in stock.

http://www.urbanoutfitters.co.uk/Shop-By-Brand/Grenson/icat/grenson&bklist=icat,5,shop,mens,mensbrands,grenson&source=100906mgwtext

Luckily, I'm far too broke to be buying them.

Twee.

I love the desert boots! Nice in suede too.

Still on the lookout for a 21st birthday dress. Only 5 weeks away Spotted some nice ones in French Connection and Urban Outfitters.

The Lovely Muffin

I am sure I posted this post before (in what topic, I don't know lol) but when I searched my posts, I couldn't find it.

Anyway, quoting Lolnouska in the 'what did you wear today thread'.

Lolnouska wrote: »

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh182/AnouskaProetta/lb11.jpg
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh182/AnouskaProetta/IMG_6412.jpg
taken in central park, god new york is just so amazing!

Dress: Topshop
Belt: Urban Outfitters
Bag: Aldo
Shoes: Office
Necklace: from a lovely little market in NYC.

Do you have a link to this on Topshop's website please? As I looked there myself, but couldn't see it. Thanks.

Lolnouska

Purple_Bobbin wrote: »

I am sure I posted this post before (in what topic, I don't know lol) but when I searched my posts, I couldn't find it.

Anyway, quoting Lolnouska in the 'what did you wear today thread'.

Do you have a link to this on Topshop's website please? As I looked there myself, but couldn't see it. Thanks.

sorry i actually havn't checked this before, i got it in topshop quite awhile ago and i can only find the dress online in black and this teal colour http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=33057&storeId=12556&categoryId=209717&parent_category_rn=208523&productId=1935387&langId=-1

hope that helps x

Lolnouska

my post got deleted on the ''what did you wear today'' thread cause im aware it broke the rules, but this really annoys me, the girl called lolzer posted a photo thats not of her.
its a girl on lookbook from sweeden: http://lookbook.nu/look/1054467-BUMP-IN-THE-ROAD

I just don't get why people pretend to be other people on the internet...

dudara

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dudara