The Chatwalk - Off Topic Thread

ams

Well I've just been inspired by this site:

http://refashionista.net

She gets hideous dresses for $1 and makes them into cute wearable stuff. I don't think Ive ever seen a skanky dress that cheap in charity shops over here!

I'm still getting used to my sewing machine so just would prefer to mess around with old stuff instead of ruining my new material!

ams

Sapsorrow wrote: »

Do you not think there would be? I've never heard of this crowd before, be crap to get the bus up only to find the stuff is awful!

They used to be the main vintage shop in Dublin but I never really see anything I like when I go in there - loads of bright 70's/hippy clothes

Sapsorrow

ams wrote: »

They used to be the main vintage shop in Dublin but I never really see anything I like when I go in there - loads of bright 70's/hippy clothes

Sounds fairly up my street actually!

LadyMayBelle

ams wrote: »

Well I've just been inspired by this site:

http://refashionista.net

She gets hideous dresses for $1 and makes them into cute wearable stuff. I don't think Ive ever seen a skanky dress that cheap in charity shops over here!

I'm still getting used to my sewing machine so just would prefer to mess around with old stuff instead of ruining my new material!

I love how she makes them into cute little dresses! i wish i had those skills, as most of the charity shops in my area are full of manky stuff; i miss north west London and the good quality thrift!

grungepants

Re fashionista is amazing!!! I was i little bit sad when i heard she had a boyfriend...Does anyone know where to buy a means floral shirt not like a big fat party animal shirt but like a nice dressy shirt?

lainey316

grungepants wrote: »

Re fashionista is amazing!!! I was i little bit sad when i heard she had a boyfriend...Does anyone know where to buy a means floral shirt not like a big fat party animal shirt but like a nice dressy shirt?

Zara worth a look though possibly more casual than you'd like.

http://www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/11710/en/zara-S2011/61170/196036/FLOWER%2BSHIRT

http://www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/11710/en/zara-S2011/61170/196034/FLORAL%2BPRINT%2BSHIRT

http://www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/11710/en/zara-S2011/61170/198305/DOUBLE-PRINTED%2BSHIRT

Twee.

A little pricey, but Ted Baker always has great floral shirts. Excellent quality as well http://www.tedbaker.com/men%27s/shirts/list.aspx

grungepants

lainey316 wrote: »

http://www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/11710/en/zara-S2011/61170/198305/DOUBLE-PRINTED%2BSHIRT

I must have this but alas... i have no job.

And Ted baker sells them for 160 euros....... for a shirt.No Ted.Just....no.

Im not sure the prices are realistic enough for a smart person to buy them.

jokettle

I've said it before and I will continue to say it; retail therapy does such wonders! 3 hours wandering around town, picking up pretty bits and pieces has really lifted my mood

rannerap

jokettle wrote: »

I've said it before and I will continue to say it; retail therapy does such wonders! 3 hours wandering around town, picking up pretty bits and pieces has really lifted my mood

Id love a good pick me up shop online shopping just isnt the same

jokettle

Sarannewrap wrote: »

Id love a good pick me up shop online shopping just isnt the same

It really isn't! I did a huge amount of online shopping in the new year when I had flu and couldn't get outside to the sales. The delivery was all nice and exciting, but it really isn't the same as carrying all the bags home and going through them then

rannerap

jokettle wrote: »

It really isn't! I did a huge amount of online shopping in the new year when I had flu and couldn't get outside to the sales. The delivery was all nice and exciting, but it really isn't the same as carrying all the bags home and going through them then

I can only really shop on asos cause I only have a laser card. And so far been very disappointed with any clothes ive bought from them, none of them fit nicely!:(

jokettle

I've heard that abou asos alright! I've only ever bought a skirt from them once, and it fit fine, but I'd be wary of buying much else from them! It's so much easier to either try stuff on first, or buy from a brand you know for sure will fit you. I miss the days when Urban Outfitters accepted laser on their website!

rannerap

jokettle wrote: »

I've heard that abou asos alright! I've only ever bought a skirt from them once, and it fit fine, but I'd be wary of buying much else from them! It's so much easier to either try stuff on first, or buy from a brand you know for sure will fit you. I miss the days when Urban Outfitters accepted laser on their website!

I bought two asos pieces and one awear piece, awear is as bad, sometimes I take an 8 in their clothes, I am definitely not an 8!!:eek: I nought a dress in a size10 and it was massive, my asos size 12 dress was far too small, you just cant win!:p urban outfitters took laser?:(

jokettle

Ages ago; at least a year I think. I had to borrow my dad's card when I had flu; I couldn't not buy some of the sale stuff!

The Lovely Muffin

Does anyone know if the Urban Decay Naked Eyes palette is available to buy in Dublin city centre? Does Boots sell it by any chance? How much is it?

TIA!

rainbow kirby

Annoyance of the weekend: New Look in the Jervis centre had a really nice dress yesterday, only size 8, 10 and 18 in stock. 10 wouldn't quite zip up, so wanted a 12. Was in the Square briefly today so nipped into the branch there - exact same stock, size 8, 10 and 18. It doesn't appear to be on the website either. Grrrrrrrr.

rannerap

I was on e.l.f browsing after creating an account but anytime I tried to add anything to the wishlist it wouldnt let me, it kep saying create account or sign in, even though I was already signed in and it told me so right beside it, anyone else have this problem?:( also how much is shipping? I was considering ordering some suff later today

lainey316

Sarannewrap wrote: »

I was on e.l.f browsing after creating an account but anytime I tried to add anything to the wishlist it wouldnt let me, it kep saying create account or sign in, even though I was already signed in and it told me so right beside it, anyone else have this problem?:( also how
much is shipping? I was considering ordering some suff later today

I did actually - contacted customer services. Turns out my activation didn't work, so I went back to the activation email, clicked the link again, and all was fine then.

Shipping is based on number of items I think but am not certain - check their Facebook they often have free shipping codes.

rannerap

lainey316 wrote: »

I did actually - contacted customer services. Turns out my activation didn't work, so I went back to the activation email, clicked the link again, and all was fine then.

Shipping is based on number of items I think but am not certain - check their Facebook they often have free shipping codes.

Grand stuff il try that so, cheers:), Yeah I assumed that when I couldnt find a list of prices, was just curious as I need to know how much to put on the card, I assume its not loads or anything?

jos28

Has anyone been watching the drama' South Riding' on BBC1. It's set in Yorkshire in 1930s and the clothes worn by the main character are amazing. I was drooling over her wardrobe on last night's episode.
Here's a link but the player won't work unfortunately
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00y5gm3
Here's a trailer that I found on youtube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94NatmjPrwA&feature=related
The programme is definitely worth a look if that era of fashion is your thing

fillefatale

jos28 wrote: »

Has anyone been watching the drama' South Riding' on BBC1. It's set in Yorkshire in 1930s and the clothes worn by the main character are amazing. I was drooling over her wardrobe on last night's episode.
Here's a link but the player won't work unfortunately
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00y5gm3
Here's a trailer that I found on youtube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94NatmjPrwA&feature=related
The programme is definitely worth a look if that era of fashion is your thing

I watched the first episode, loved her clothes! Esp the red suit and hat!

Besides that though it looks really predictable and bland and I probably won't watch the rest, and I'm a period drama addict.

jos28

fillefatale wrote: »

I watched the first episode, loved her clothes! Esp the red suit and hat!

Besides that though it looks really predictable and bland and I probably won't watch the rest, and I'm a period drama addict.

Very predictable alright. You can see what's going to happen long before it does. I love the clothes, but if you are into period dramas there's a shortage of heaving bosoms in the 1930s dramas

Twee.

So, John Galliano suspended from Dior for his alleged anti-semitic comments. I never got to see the video as it was taken down before I got to it! Disgraceful behavior though. Natalie Portman is Jewish and the face of Dior Miss Cherie fragrance, she's come out saying she was "shocked and disgusted", and chose to wear Rodarte instead of her planned Dior by Galliano to the Oscars.

I wonder who'll replace him! His designs were fabulous and haute couture to the max, it's unfortunate that he's gone and ****ed it all up.

rannerap

Twee. wrote: »

So, John Galliano suspended from Dior for his alleged anti-semitic comments. I never got to see the video as it was taken down before I got to it! Disgraceful behavior though. Natalie Portman is Jewish and the face of Dior Miss Cherie fragrance, she's come out saying she was "shocked and disgusted", and chose to wear Rodarte instead of her planned Dior by Galliano to the Oscars.

I wonder who'll replace him! His designs were fabulous and haute couture to the max, it's unfortunate that he's gone and ****ed it all up.

was just reading about that a few minutes ago, fairly random. He obviously didnt stop to think how much this was going to ruin his life!

Sibylla

Twee. wrote: »

So, John Galliano suspended from Dior for his alleged anti-semitic comments. I never got to see the video as it was taken down before I got to it! Disgraceful behavior though. Natalie Portman is Jewish and the face of Dior Miss Cherie fragrance, she's come out saying she was "shocked and disgusted", and chose to wear Rodarte instead of her planned Dior by Galliano to the Oscars.

I wonder who'll replace him! His designs were fabulous and haute couture to the max, it's unfortunate that he's gone and ****ed it all up.

It's an awful way to end such a fantastic career, Now he will be remembered for being a racist and not his contribution to fashion ridiculous mistake. Natalie Portman has said she will not be associated with him in any way.

Tayla

Girls, I've noticed loads of you are into irregular choice shoes, there's a few now on allsoles.com and they're 3 pairs for the price of 2, I don't buy those shoes so I don't know how the price would compare but here's the pairs on offer http://www.allsole.com/clothing/brand/irregular-choice.list

Twee.

Tayla wrote: »

Girls, I've noticed loads of you are into irregular choice shoes, there's a few now on allsoles.com and they're 3 pairs for the price of 2, I don't buy those shoes so I don't know how the price would compare but here's the pairs on offer http://www.allsole.com/clothing/brand/irregular-choice.list

Moved to Chatwalk.

rannerap

City deal are doing an offer for a hollywood or brazillian wax for just €18! I bought three of them

http://www.citydeal.ie/deals/dublin-special/Galligan/270845/.QRRPlX

OldGoat

Sarannewrap wrote: »

I bought three of them

/Conjures a bewildering image. :eek:

rannerap

OldGoat wrote: »

/Conjures a bewildering image. :eek:

obviously not for use at the same time....:D its just usually so expensive I thought I may as well spread the word!

The Lovely Muffin

Sarannewrap wrote: »

City deal are doing an offer for a hollywood or brazillian wax for just €18! I bought three of them

http://www.citydeal.ie/deals/dublin-special/Galligan/270845/.QRRPlX

Thank you thank you thank you thank you!!! :D:D

rannerap

Purple_Bobbin wrote: »

Thank you thank you thank you thank you!!! :D:D

I was debating with myself whether to post it or not in case it was a bit inappropiate, but I was raging no one told me about the last one and I found out too late when it was sold out, Im glad someone benefitted also as squeakyduck kindly pointed out to me you get 50 per cent off any other waxing when you use that voucher, happy days!

The Lovely Muffin

Sarannewrap wrote: »

I was debating with myself whether to post it or not in case it was a bit inappropiate, but I was raging no one told me about the last one and I found out too late when it was sold out, Im glad someone benefitted also as squeakyduck kindly pointed out to me you get 50 per cent off any other waxing when you use that voucher, happy days!

Lol there's been a few waxing threads on Boards so I don't see how it could be viewed as inappropriate lol

Didn't know about the 50% off other waxing treatments with this voucher, thanks for letting me know

michelledoh

OldGoat wrote: »

/Conjures a bewildering image. :eek:

I LOL'D!
Cheers OP for the tip!
Got rid of City Deals myself cos a lot of it is just spam, and it clogs up my mailbox!

The Lovely Muffin

Does anyone know if the O.P.I nail polishes are any good?

Thanks!

Chuchoter

Anyone know any fake tans that don't come off in the shower very easily? Going away in a couple of weeks, won't have time to be redoing tan every day. I'm like really pale, so I don't want it to be very dark...less translucent white would be good :P

Novella

Purple_Bobbin wrote: »

Does anyone know if the O.P.I nail polishes are any good?

Thanks!

I have 3 of 'em and they're not bad. That said, I would invest in Rimmel before OPI as I find the brushes way better and the consistency less water-y. Not bad, but not great.

The Lovely Muffin

Novella wrote: »

I have 3 of 'em and they're not bad. That said, I would invest in Rimmel before OPI as I find the brushes way better and the consistency less water-y. Not bad, but not great.

Thank you!!

barleybooley

http://www.dune.co.uk/images/products/JOE10BLACK/JOE10BLACK_2000x2000.JPG?6896

Opinions please? I want!

Sibylla

barleybooley wrote: »

http://www.dune.co.uk/images/products/JOE10BLACK/JOE10BLACK_2000x2000.JPG?6896

Opinions please? I want!

They look gorgeous you should go for it!

Michellenman

Gorgeous BarleyBooley, I'd be a bit wary though, those glittery shoes have a tendency to shed the glitter and can look a bit shoddy after a while..

LadyMayBelle

pwetty shoes!!! Lovely stuff!
Not been round here in a bit..where's Sapsorrow disappeared to? I miss gunesax dresses!

Quality

barleybooley wrote: »

http://www.dune.co.uk/images/products/JOE10BLACK/JOE10BLACK_2000x2000.JPG?6896

Opinions please? I want!

debenhams had their 20% sale this week, they sell dune shoes, you should check to see if they have them on sale...

they are fab!

Twee.

Good lord, another awful make over on Off The Rails.

Hermione*

I saw the Off the Rails book on sale in Eason's after Christmas for €1 and very nearly bought it for the pictures. The advice was so awful and generic that even €1 was too much to pay for it! :eek:

Sibylla

I find Sonia Lennon a bit overbearing I saw her on the model scouts giving style advice and she came across very badly, I think it's a pity it's thew only style show on RTE and it's absolutely desperate, No wonder people think Irish people have no fashion sense. There is a host of young presenters who could give it an edgier feel.

Novella

Twee. wrote: »

Good lord, another awful make over on Off The Rails.

I didn't like what they did to that woman's hair at all, and I thought the make up they put on her eyes was too dark and practically made her eyes disappear.
Plus, what was with the spring/summer tip bit? Most of the stuff was ridiculously expensive! Like a dress for 6 hundred euro. I doubt there were many people watching who'd want to or be able to spend that much on one item of clothing.

Twee.

Novella wrote: »

I didn't like what they did to that woman's hair at all, and I thought the make up they put on her eyes was too dark and practically made her eyes disappear.
Plus, what was with the spring/summer tip bit? Most of the stuff was ridiculously expensive! Like a dress for 6 hundred euro. I doubt there were many people watching who'd want to or be able to spend that much on one item of clothing.

Her eye make up was awful! Her hair was lovely the original colour, all it needed was a stylish tidy. And the husband. Well, my god, I don't know what to say! They're working, young, parents, should they not have given them better advice for day to day? I mean, the dad is hardly going to wear his pink cashmere sweater and loafers down at the park, or bringing the kids to school. And she's not gonna wear shorts and four inch heels doing the shopping. There definitely needs to be more practical advice, as well as the glam side.

Yep, way too expensive. Fair enough show us the cat walk inspiration, but then let us know where to find one for cheaper :pac:

Novella

Twee. wrote: »

Her eye make up was awful! Her hair was lovely the original colour, all it needed was a stylish tidy. And the husband. Well, my god, I don't know what to say! They're working, young, parents, should they not have given them better advice for day to day? I mean, the dad is hardly going to wear his pink cashmere sweater and loafers down at the park, or bringing the kids to school. And she's not gonna wear shorts and four inch heels doing the shopping. There definitely needs to be more practical advice, as well as the glam side.

Yep, way too expensive. Fair enough show us the cat walk inspiration, but then let us know where to find one for cheaper :pac:

Exactly! Her hair was much nicer lighter. Oh, I know! The husband! I couldn't believe some of the stuff they were putting him in - those cream chinos with the sweater and the blazer! He looked way older than he actually is, and it was just so... wrong!

Or the under fifty euro look. Sonia's wasn't even under fifty 'cause she didn't include the price of the shoes, just the top and skirt and I thought it was awful anyway!