SkydiveStMarys 0 #1 February 26, 2006 Or do you hate it because, at your age, you wore that shit as a child?? I like some of it..bell bottom jeans...some of the "old" tees that are out there with different sayings on them....The whole Boho look I have always liked, but thats because I am a pot head and a Stevie Nicks fan. BobbiA miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #2 February 26, 2006 Funny you should mention that... I'm a "child of the 60s" and no style since then has ever appealed to me. My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFXpert 0 #3 February 26, 2006 I would call myself boho-chic I had my first bells at 12, long necklaces, clogs. Think Chloe' The first pair of shoes I ever bought myself (rather than bought by my parents) were clogs. My father thought they were hideous and I insisted on having them. I was 12, and I did SOOOOO many extra chores to earn those bad-boys! Chloe' is always great. Alberta Ferretti, Calvin Klein, Bottega Veneta, Monique Lhuillier & Blumarine are current faves as well. Carolina Herrera, Stella McCartney, Gucci, Missoni, Prada, Donna Karen & BCBG are usually loved by me. Contrary to their popularity though, I rarely like D&G (in fact, most of the time I find it an expensive way to look cheap), Dior or Versace. Chanel, Valentino, YSL & Burberry are beautiful on friends, but not my style. My closet, however, is mostly Banana Republic & BCBG with several of the greats listed above here & there You've opened a can of worms, darling THIS is my subjectPaint me in a corner, but my color comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveStMarys 0 #4 February 26, 2006 "Banana Republic & BCBG" Me too!! I think we need to raid each others closets!! I just got hooked on BCBG about two years ago. I also like Stella McCartney too...her dad is hot!! BobbiA miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFXpert 0 #5 February 26, 2006 Stella McCartney is wonderful b/c her entire line is 100% animal-friendly. BCBG is fun and versatile. Yes, we must definitely raid sometime Oh, and I know it's redundant, but I am absolutely LOVING Blumarine right now. That one might take over, soonPaint me in a corner, but my color comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveStMarys 0 #6 February 26, 2006 You know who else I'm kinda getting "fond" of L.A.M.B., some of the stuff is alittle too over the top for me, but there are other pieces that are just really kinda cool in a fun playful way. BobbiA miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFXpert 0 #7 February 26, 2006 I'm sure you rock your LAMB...not so much my bag, baby In fact, I haven't been fond of many singer's-gone-designers lines, Jessica Simpson? YUCK! J-Lo? Not in this lifetime, thank-you PETA for protesting. Baby Phat? Waaaay over the top, though technically the empire is run by Kimora, not Richard. P Diddy? Trying-too-hard-and-looking-too-everyone-else. Ohhhhh......stick to your day jobs, people For futher reviews, I'm afraid you'll need a subscriptionPaint me in a corner, but my color comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFXpert 0 #8 February 27, 2006 Oh, forgot to add: I'm also recently obsessed with Cole Hann shoes I bought two pair of the Air flats a while back--one in black faux snake and one in brown faux croc. They are SOOOOO great b/c they look chic but are like tennies in the sole/bottom (Cole Hann teamed up with Nike Air---which is OK to buy now---you wouldnt' have caught me dead in Nike in previous years). A couple weeks ago, I picked up a pair of the Kina Wedges in white linen. SOOOOOO cute, very nautical which is haute now I'm considering going back and getting the same shoe in dark brown zebra-stripped. It's SUCH a cute shoe and SO COMFORTABLE!Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveStMarys 0 #9 February 27, 2006 "very nautical which is haute now" Caaaan't gooo there! Please don't make me!!!! Even the whole red, white and blue theme....can't do it. I love America, but I just can't wear the colors together. BobbiA miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thanatos340 1 #10 February 27, 2006 QuoteI'm kinda getting "fond" of L.A.M.B. My daughter (Who has always been a HUGE Gwen Stefani Fan) decided that she had to ahve some L.A.M.B. clothing this year... $100 for a Tee-Shirt?? $400 for a Skirt?? $125 for a Scarf?? Are they F*cking NUTS?? It was the first time I think in my daughters life when she REALLY wanted something and I told her, NO Way, Forget it, It aint happening!! Sorry.. Those prices are just plain STUPID. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveStMarys 0 #11 February 27, 2006 One word.... Ebay.How old is she??? BobbiA miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thanatos340 1 #12 February 27, 2006 QuoteHow old is she??? 14 going on 30. And her Mom did end up getting her some L.A.M.B. stuff off ebay after her Mean old Father Balked at the prices. I spoil the kid rotten but sometimes there just has to be limits. That clothing line and the prices they ask seemed to finally reach mine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #13 February 27, 2006 Quote"very nautical which is haute now" Caaaan't gooo there! Please don't make me!!!! Don't worry about "going there" with Nautical themes for the spring because there are always several themes that us designers put out there for our customers each season. In case you're wondering how we all end up with the similar trends and themes, we all use certain fashion forecasting systems directly from Europe/around the world within the industry as a base for our lines' directional creativity. (Personally, I also love to look at Japanese street fashion for myself, even if I don't use it.) Anyway, trend reports are tried and true, although we each have our ideas of what WE want to see out there and why. Even couture designers heavily rely on trend forecasting as a base, although we (designers) all, of course, love to try new ideas depending on what is happening in the world, society, art/theatre subcultures, etc. My advice for anyone regarding fashion and clothes is don't worry too much about being "in fashion", just go with your personal style. You probably look great just as you are, as long as you feel comfortable with yourself. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites PLFXpert 0 #14 February 27, 2006 OK...just for the record...nautical does not nessarily, or even ever mean red, white and blue togetherPaint me in a corner, but my color comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites PLFXpert 0 #15 February 27, 2006 Make her work for it I did. I started working at 12 But, still, extra chores, whatever, she will earn the value of the $100 item and realize how much work it takes to obtain it, nevermind having to also pay billsPaint me in a corner, but my color comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites PLFXpert 0 #16 February 27, 2006 What she said, Bobbi I was wondering when VSG would pop her head in here Except I wouldn't go as far to say couture designers rely heavily on trend forcasting or have similiar themes to that extent. Afterall, Donatella got her inspiration from her time in a substance abuse facility in Arizona. Which, I'm loving her desert-inspired dresses right now. I rarely, as mentioned before, like Versace. But, overall, what VSG said Skinny & fat pants are in. Nautical is in, but also patent leather? You can basically wear whatever you like, and if you like it, you will be more confident and confidence is the sexiest thing of allPaint me in a corner, but my color comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skymama 37 #17 February 27, 2006 QuoteSorry.. Those prices are just plain STUPID. I agree with you and I have the same arguments with my daughter. Her store of choice is Hollister right now where jeans start at $50. When we shop for clothes, I tell her that she has a set amount of money to spend for everything. I tell her that if she wants to spend 1/2 that on 1 item, that's fine, but she better want to wear it quite often! She'll usually blow part of it on a pair of jeans, but then she will go to a store like Ross for a heap of shirts. So, maybe if you try a tactic like that she'll learn the value of the dollar a little better.She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Thanatos340 1 #18 February 27, 2006 She does work. (She is waaaaay over paid but I cant change that. (14 and making $10 an hour to work in a Family owned Coffee Shop is a little ridiculous but I have no control over that.) I don’t even want to see her spend her own money on something like that. It just seemed like such a waste to spend a $100 on a $10 tee-shirt just because it had L.A.M.B. printed on it no matter who’s money it was. I think even allowing her to waste her own money is not a good lesson. Women’s fashion has always been a little bit of a pet peeve of mine. The same exact Tee-Shirt on a women’s Rack will cost twice as much as the same shirt on a Mens Rack. Same shirt. Same production cost. Yet women are willing to spend more therefore they charge more. I hate to see people get ripped off like that. I would rather teach her to be sensible when it comes to buying things. Paying 3 to 4 times (or more) than what something is actually worth is not good. Of course her Mom tells me I am a Guy so I am not supposed to understand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites PLFXpert 0 #19 February 27, 2006 Oh, for the record, I agree with you both. I get SO ANNOYED where I live. I'm 25, I've worked hard, and EARNED my Gucci bag/s. And here comes this little 17-year-old toting a similiar one, not faux!!! This is a common occurance here---teens carrying $300+ bags!!! My parents would NEVER!!! I was fortunate to have my own income, as well as my stepmom's hand-me-downs. I LOVE you guys for being REAL!Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites VanillaSkyGirl 6 #20 February 27, 2006 LOL...well, I usually try to stay far, far away from threads where skydivers discuss fashion. Also, most every woman has her own ideas about fashion. It's not for me to judge. One more thing...I do adore vintage clothing, Bobbi. Thanatos~ I agree that pricey clothing for teens is not necessary. Tell your daughter that she could always throw in some vintage,thrift-store or Harajuku-type pieces of clothing, along with one pricier item, like Gwen does, and create her own unique look. If she's a fan of Gwen Stefani, then she must realize that vintage/thrift store finds would be more authentic to Gwen's look than buying a specific designer's clothing. I had my own personal style and wore a lot of vintage at age 14, and it was a way to expresss myself, that was different than the other girls. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites PLFXpert 0 #21 February 27, 2006 For a women's perspective and actually there have been studies on this as well, especially in the French culture... Sometimes buying one expensive item, vs a lot of less expensive items is better. Within a budge of course. For example, your daughter's shopping budget for the month is $100. Well, she can go to The Gap and buy a few T's. Or buy one LAMB tee. All the T's in the world she can buy, and I guarantee you she'll still want the LAMB. If she buys it instead of the others, she will be happy, have less but value it more, and probably spend wiser in the future There IS somthing to be said for quality and it sounds like she's smart enough (being your daughter, I would bet $$$) to learn that lesson at her agePaint me in a corner, but my color comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites PLFXpert 0 #22 February 27, 2006 Quotewell, I usually try to stay far, far away from threads where skydivers discuss fashion Agreed. I couldn't help myself...it was a rainy/cold weekendPaint me in a corner, but my color comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wingnut 0 #23 February 27, 2006 QuoteOf course her Mom tells me I am a Guy so I am not supposed to understand that doesn't work... you're a skydiver.... 300+ for a jumpsuit is the norm... lol.... ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites VanillaSkyGirl 6 #24 February 27, 2006 Quotewell, I usually try to stay far, far away from threads where skydivers discuss fashion Agreed. I couldn't help myself...it was a rainy/cold weekend Uhhh...no, I actually LIKE reading Bobbi's posts/threads, like this retro one. I wasn't referring to hers, in particular. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites PLFXpert 0 #25 February 27, 2006 Oh geez....neither was I referring to Bobbi in particular. 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PLFXpert 0 #14 February 27, 2006 OK...just for the record...nautical does not nessarily, or even ever mean red, white and blue togetherPaint me in a corner, but my color comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFXpert 0 #15 February 27, 2006 Make her work for it I did. I started working at 12 But, still, extra chores, whatever, she will earn the value of the $100 item and realize how much work it takes to obtain it, nevermind having to also pay billsPaint me in a corner, but my color comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFXpert 0 #16 February 27, 2006 What she said, Bobbi I was wondering when VSG would pop her head in here Except I wouldn't go as far to say couture designers rely heavily on trend forcasting or have similiar themes to that extent. Afterall, Donatella got her inspiration from her time in a substance abuse facility in Arizona. Which, I'm loving her desert-inspired dresses right now. I rarely, as mentioned before, like Versace. But, overall, what VSG said Skinny & fat pants are in. Nautical is in, but also patent leather? You can basically wear whatever you like, and if you like it, you will be more confident and confidence is the sexiest thing of allPaint me in a corner, but my color comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #17 February 27, 2006 QuoteSorry.. Those prices are just plain STUPID. I agree with you and I have the same arguments with my daughter. Her store of choice is Hollister right now where jeans start at $50. When we shop for clothes, I tell her that she has a set amount of money to spend for everything. I tell her that if she wants to spend 1/2 that on 1 item, that's fine, but she better want to wear it quite often! She'll usually blow part of it on a pair of jeans, but then she will go to a store like Ross for a heap of shirts. So, maybe if you try a tactic like that she'll learn the value of the dollar a little better.She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thanatos340 1 #18 February 27, 2006 She does work. (She is waaaaay over paid but I cant change that. (14 and making $10 an hour to work in a Family owned Coffee Shop is a little ridiculous but I have no control over that.) I don’t even want to see her spend her own money on something like that. It just seemed like such a waste to spend a $100 on a $10 tee-shirt just because it had L.A.M.B. printed on it no matter who’s money it was. I think even allowing her to waste her own money is not a good lesson. Women’s fashion has always been a little bit of a pet peeve of mine. The same exact Tee-Shirt on a women’s Rack will cost twice as much as the same shirt on a Mens Rack. Same shirt. Same production cost. Yet women are willing to spend more therefore they charge more. I hate to see people get ripped off like that. I would rather teach her to be sensible when it comes to buying things. Paying 3 to 4 times (or more) than what something is actually worth is not good. Of course her Mom tells me I am a Guy so I am not supposed to understand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFXpert 0 #19 February 27, 2006 Oh, for the record, I agree with you both. I get SO ANNOYED where I live. I'm 25, I've worked hard, and EARNED my Gucci bag/s. And here comes this little 17-year-old toting a similiar one, not faux!!! This is a common occurance here---teens carrying $300+ bags!!! My parents would NEVER!!! I was fortunate to have my own income, as well as my stepmom's hand-me-downs. I LOVE you guys for being REAL!Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #20 February 27, 2006 LOL...well, I usually try to stay far, far away from threads where skydivers discuss fashion. Also, most every woman has her own ideas about fashion. It's not for me to judge. One more thing...I do adore vintage clothing, Bobbi. Thanatos~ I agree that pricey clothing for teens is not necessary. Tell your daughter that she could always throw in some vintage,thrift-store or Harajuku-type pieces of clothing, along with one pricier item, like Gwen does, and create her own unique look. If she's a fan of Gwen Stefani, then she must realize that vintage/thrift store finds would be more authentic to Gwen's look than buying a specific designer's clothing. I had my own personal style and wore a lot of vintage at age 14, and it was a way to expresss myself, that was different than the other girls. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFXpert 0 #21 February 27, 2006 For a women's perspective and actually there have been studies on this as well, especially in the French culture... Sometimes buying one expensive item, vs a lot of less expensive items is better. Within a budge of course. For example, your daughter's shopping budget for the month is $100. Well, she can go to The Gap and buy a few T's. Or buy one LAMB tee. All the T's in the world she can buy, and I guarantee you she'll still want the LAMB. If she buys it instead of the others, she will be happy, have less but value it more, and probably spend wiser in the future There IS somthing to be said for quality and it sounds like she's smart enough (being your daughter, I would bet $$$) to learn that lesson at her agePaint me in a corner, but my color comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFXpert 0 #22 February 27, 2006 Quotewell, I usually try to stay far, far away from threads where skydivers discuss fashion Agreed. I couldn't help myself...it was a rainy/cold weekendPaint me in a corner, but my color comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut 0 #23 February 27, 2006 QuoteOf course her Mom tells me I am a Guy so I am not supposed to understand that doesn't work... you're a skydiver.... 300+ for a jumpsuit is the norm... lol.... ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #24 February 27, 2006 Quotewell, I usually try to stay far, far away from threads where skydivers discuss fashion Agreed. I couldn't help myself...it was a rainy/cold weekend Uhhh...no, I actually LIKE reading Bobbi's posts/threads, like this retro one. I wasn't referring to hers, in particular. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFXpert 0 #25 February 27, 2006 Oh geez....neither was I referring to Bobbi in particular. I'm getting the impression we're not often on the same page Darn internet Actually, I've enjoyed this particular thread, this one and the "least favorite chore" discussions on ironing & laundryPaint me in a corner, but my color comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
