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[Frida]

After looking on here... I realise how peoples styles are so very different!!

 

I love the quality of certain of fabrics, the style and design of a garment...it just amazes me.

 

I prefer fun with fashion.... each to their own I guess. Money doesn't always prove right with clothing.

 

 

Absolutely right! It's stupid to spend money on something that's not "you" (not exactly who youre referring to with the "to each their own I guess", but I'm certainly not taking it to heart )

[Bellamy]

But money equals quality in most cases. If you want the good fabrics, sewing... money does matters.

[Frida]

But money equals quality in most cases. If you want the good fabrics, sewing... money does matters.

 

 

Not always though

[ladylindsey]

I went to 5 Target stores today (I hate how they don't have the entire collection at each store....) to try on the Rodarte pieces that came out today. sooooo I kinda bought 5 dresses.

 

Got the blue one, the black halter, another same fit halter with a print (loveee), a leopard print dress with bows on the back! And the beige/black silky one. Love love love. The dresses with the bows on the shoulder BIG NONO. I figured as much. I want to put them on someone other than me because they are adorable. I have small framed shoulders so when you put something on my shoulders, it looks like it is actually sitting heavily on my shoulders and I disappear haha. BUT I bet the Balmain exaggerated shoulders would look amazing on me. Too bad I will never have a Balmain jacket or dress!

 

I will post some pics!

[Bellamy]

But money equals quality in most cases. If you want the good fabrics, sewing... money does matters.

 

 

Not always though

I said in most cases, except the good deals of course.

I went to 5 Target stores today (I hate how they don't have the entire collection at each store....) to try on the Rodarte pieces that came out today. sooooo I kinda bought 5 dresses.

 

Got the blue one, the black halter, another same fit halter with a print (loveee), a leopard print dress with bows on the back! And the beige/black silky one. Love love love. The dresses with the bows on the shoulder BIG NONO. I figured as much. I want to put them on someone other than me because they are adorable. I have small framed shoulders so when you put something on my shoulders, it looks like it is actually sitting heavily on my shoulders and I disappear haha. BUT I bet the Balmain exaggerated shoulders would look amazing on me. Too bad I will never have a Balmain jacket or dress!

 

I will post some pics!

5 dresses in one day.

[VintageCeline]

After looking on here... I realise how peoples styles are so very different!!

 

I love the quality of certain of fabrics, the style and design of a garment...it just amazes me.

 

I prefer fun with fashion.... each to their own I guess. Money doesn't always prove right with clothing.

 

 

Absolutely right! It's stupid to spend money on something that's not "you" (not exactly who youre referring to with the "to each their own I guess", but I'm certainly not taking it to heart )

 

I didn't mean you...

 

I was just browsing through this thread and realised that people have different opinions on what looks nice...which is how the whole industry works. I appreciate that others have different styles, I enjoy coming on here and seeing what you all have bought.

 

And the money thing, taking into account fabrics, costs, threads etc... my grandmother used to make all of my fathers clothes, and my aunties and uncles. All of her dresses were made by her, using luxury fabrics that were affordable at the time for her gowns.... which if done properly would probably be cheaper then buying a designer one... You buy a sewing machine and use it more than once...

 

All I am trying to say, is that money obviously is needed for some of the nicer clothes... but it doesn't mean that having less money equals bad clothes.

 

On another note, has anyone been in the highstreet shop Topshop recently? Some really wonderful clothes in there.

Edited December 20, 2009 at 06:41 PM by VintageCeline

[Frida]

I went to 5 Target stores today (I hate how they don't have the entire collection at each store....) to try on the Rodarte pieces that came out today. sooooo I kinda bought 5 dresses.

 

Got the blue one, the black halter, another same fit halter with a print (loveee), a leopard print dress with bows on the back! And the beige/black silky one. Love love love. The dresses with the bows on the shoulder BIG NONO. I figured as much. I want to put them on someone other than me because they are adorable. I have small framed shoulders so when you put something on my shoulders, it looks like it is actually sitting heavily on my shoulders and I disappear haha. BUT I bet the Balmain exaggerated shoulders would look amazing on me. Too bad I will never have a Balmain jacket or dress!

 

I will post some pics!

 

 

FIVE?! Show show show, pretty please

 

After looking on here... I realise how peoples styles are so very different!!

 

I love the quality of certain of fabrics, the style and design of a garment...it just amazes me.

 

I prefer fun with fashion.... each to their own I guess. Money doesn't always prove right with clothing.

 

 

Absolutely right! It's stupid to spend money on something that's not "you" (not exactly who youre referring to with the "to each their own I guess", but I'm certainly not taking it to heart )

 

I didn't mean you...

 

I was just browsing through this thread and realised that people have different opinions on what looks nice...which is how the whole industry works. I appreciate that others have different styles, I enjoy coming on here and seeing what you all have bought.

 

And the money thing, taking into account fabrics, costs, threads etc... my grandmother used to make all of my fathers clothes, and my aunties and uncles. All of her dresses were made by her, using luxury fabrics that were affordable at the time for her gowns.... which if done properly would probably be cheaper then buying a designer one... You buy a sewing machine and use it more than once...

All I am trying to say, is that money obviously is needed for some of the nicer clothes... but it doesn't mean that having less money equals bad clothes.

 

On another note, has anyone been in the highstreet shop Topshop recently? Some really wonderful clothes in there.

 

Don't think it would be fun if we hadn't

 

I know exactly what you're talking about. My mom has been sewing her entire life and was taught by her aunt, she rarely buys stuff but sews hers and others clothes (including mine when I was younger, and still do if there's something I'd like. I have an off white summer wool waiting to become a coat LOL). She's the one that taught me to sew and it's thanks to her that I know about and appreciate quality.

 

Never said anything of the sort, sorry if you've misunderstood me

 

Got a couple of tailored pants there a couple of years ago, but other than that I rarely find something I like..

[ladylindsey]

Okie here we go! My dog contributed her tennis ball to the photoshoot haha

 

Black and beige silky fabric, cinched at waist. It's very blousy up top.

 

 

Leopard print dress with 3 bows on the back over the zipper I didn't expect to like this one, but it fits me like a glove and I love prints like this!

 

 

The pretty blue Cinderella dress I love how feminine it is, especially with the see through fabric around the neck!

 

 

 

This is a halter floral print dress. I love how it fits and flares, it has some tulle underneath to elevate the skirt. Love the contrast of the black bow and lighter print. reminded me of the Chanel dress Céline wore on Oprah (in black) and in South Africa (in peachy blush).

 

 

And finally the black halter. It is a textured lace fabric. Love the fit, it might be my favorite! It will be a great L.B.D!

 

I'm going to have fun accessorizing! Sooooo now I need 5 parties to go to so I can wear my 5 awesome new dresses!

[Frida]

Too cuuuute! The black halter is definitely my favourite!

 

 

You look a bit Celineish in that one too

 

[dj4celine]

I was just gonna say that, Frida. I was like, "OMD! Lindsay is wearing the dress Celine wore on Oprah 07"

 

 

[Bellamy]

Lindsey, you look great.

[Salla]

Cute dresses, Lindsey!

[Prince Whiskers]

I just got a Hugo Boss polo (indigo-ish with thin red stripes) from an uncle. I like it of course but I'm actually the type who prefers quantity to high-endedness. 1 Hugo Boss = 10 mid-end local stuff.

 

What I'm eyeing right now is this pirate watch from an Italian brand called Vabene w/c is supposed to be the "in" thing among the cool peeps in Milan. Surprisingly cheap at less than $300 considering that you could fool people into thinking that it's a Rolex bec. of the Swarovski ornamentation and transparent bracelet.

 

To dj: Have you heard of Bradford shoes? I thought of that weekend article from a local paper when I read your height-related posts.

[celinedream]

This is a halter floral print dress. I love how it fits and flares, it has some tulle underneath to elevate the skirt. Love the contrast of the black bow and lighter print. reminded me of the Chanel dress Céline wore on Oprah (in black) and in South Africa (in peachy blush).

Definetely my favorite one, you look great

 

loved Foxy Roxy's tennis ball too

[MTJ]

What I'm eyeing right now is this pirate watch from an Italian brand called Vabene w/c is supposed to be the "in" thing among the cool peeps in Milan. Surprisingly cheap at less than $300 considering that you could fool people into thinking that it's a Rolex bec. of the Swarovski ornamentation and transparent bracelet.

 

Get this one!

 

 

Rolex makes one just like it!

 

 

And Lindsey, I love the dresses. I just got some leather/cashmere gloves from target for $20, and a cashmere scarf for the same price.

 

You could do something like that for your fiance for xmas?

Edited December 21, 2009 at 06:51 PM by imgoingtobiteyoure_face

[ladylindsey]

Too cuuuute! The black halter is definitely my favourite!

 

 

You look a bit Celineish in that one too

 

 

That is definitely what I thought when I tried them on! I took it as a sign that I needed them BOTH

Thanks guys! I really like them! There went alllll of my Christmas money haha.

 

And I had no idea Target had CASHMERE!?! I may have to run back in before Christmas!

[Prince Whiskers]

What I'm eyeing right now is this pirate watch from an Italian brand called Vabene w/c is supposed to be the "in" thing among the cool peeps in Milan. Surprisingly cheap at less than $300 considering that you could fool people into thinking that it's a Rolex bec. of the Swarovski ornamentation and transparent bracelet.

 

Get this one!

 

 

Rolex makes one just like it!

Some awful thief thinking it's worth $10k might cut off my arm if I bought that. I'm opting for the one with skull design.

[ladylindsey]

I love http://www.modcloth.com!

 

Pretty much anything from there, I would love to have in my closet!

Edited December 27, 2009 at 01:23 AM by ladylindsey

[MTJ]

I just went shopping!

(sorry, this is going to be a long post)

 

 

I bought these shoes from Diesel:

 

very similar to these shoes, which I've had for a couple years:

 

 

In both pairs I love the unorthodox mix of colors (black and brown, black and blue)

 

I also bought (impulse buy) these jeans from Post'age:

the jeans are a dark, dark brown with a sheen finish on the denim (their color and sheen is more clear in the picture of my shoes). They almost look like leather.

 

 

ALSO

these are my xmas presents:

 

a fine merino wool turtleneck (charcoal)

 

15% cashmere 85% silk blend V neck in "snowcap"

 

and my sister sent me this beautiful camel skin bracelet from Dakar, Senegal (Africa), where she's living for the year:

(with the watch I bought a few months ago)

 

 

 

PS Frida, I thought of you while I was in Neiman Marcus

Edited December 28, 2009 at 07:05 AM by imgoingtobiteyoure_face

[Bellamy]

Nice. I thought you bought a BV clutch.

[Davey84]

does this count too?

 

I bought Play Intense 100 ml by Givenchy yesterday

 

 

http://tagomago.pl/upload/product/icons/668_play-intense.jpg

 

 

 

and I still got so many scents I need to use up!

[Bellamy]

That's a cute one. I thought it's a new gadget.

[Frida]

PS Frida, I thought of you while I was in Neiman Marcus

 

 

 

 

 

Really nice stuff you got there!

 

(Haha, cute bottle Davey)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Need woven clutch need woven clutch need woven clutch

[Frida]

It's been a good day in Frida-land, pics will come later

[Davey84]

That's a cute one. I thought it's a new gadget.

 

 

yeah I love the design of the bottle! It's like a real mp3 player!

 

 

oh my.. did Frida get her clutch?

[ladylindsey]

hahahahahahaha

 

 

"need woven clutch need woven clutch..." too funny Frida, but I hear ya. I do too!

 

And very nice purchases Michael. You are gonna be lookin' hottttt!

[Frida]

Alright, so part 1 of 2 (haven't bothered to get pics of part 2 yet)

 

 

This was an impulse buy ("I'll neeeever get it for this price" followed by "Oooops, guess I did get it for that price". Kept thinking "I'll never like this size, I need a bigger one", but I really love it. However, I want the version with the shoulderstrap so this will have to go.. But I do think it makes a great weekend bag!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edit: No, no clutch

Edited December 28, 2009 at 07:12 PM by Frida

[Frida]

Here we go, part #2, after a MONTH it's finally here (seller sent it 11 days later than promised without letting me know, isn't that nice?)

 

 

Please excuse the mess on the floor and the ridiculously swollen legs, they do that for some reason during "that time of the month"

 

Miss Furstenberg, silk silk silk <3

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p234/celinedion_56/Blandat/DSC_3280.jpg

Edited December 28, 2009 at 08:31 PM by Frida

[MTJ]

beautiful, Frida. Can I ask the price of the LV? I think its to die for, even without a strap

[Frida]

Thank you Michael!

 

 

New in store: $945 (+ tax)

Got it on eBay for: $202,50 ($300 incl. shipping and customs)

 

 

Can you spell I-N-S-A-N-E

Edited December 28, 2009 at 10:09 PM by Frida