The Chatwalk - Off Topic Thread

reallyrose

OldGoat wrote: »

Sadly I can't say it was dissapointing in sofar as it was exactly what I was expecting.

Once you get past the 'Men are satorial idiots and can't make us wimmins happy in any way shape or form' retoric the main jist of the suggestions is to dress like a child in Tommy Hilfigger clothes.
There were one or two nice pieces mentioned but they have been around forever - Church shoes, RayBan wayfarers.
It's so disheartening to see a recomendation to "Wear a suit". A bit more detail of what suit, cut, material, might not go amiss. It's the equivilant of an article recomending that women wear a dress, without telling you any of the basic information like mini, maxi, A-shapes, lightwight summer, ballgown or whatever.

As for the layout of what you should be wearing when you are in your 20'2, 30's or 40's. ****ing hell! It's like looking at the Littlewoods childrens catalogue.

I'm going to look at "The Satorialist" just to reafirm that there is a modicum of taste out there somewhere.

OldGoat... you know Things about clothes. Where could I get two toned shoes? My boyfriend would love a pair amd I can't seem to find any. I'd be wary of buying them on the internet because I don't know where is reliable for mens shoes...

OldGoat

Afraid that internet is probably going to be your only option. Twotone - or 'spectator' shoes are rare as hens teeth to find in shoeshops. Try and buy from a UK source to avoid any measurment mix-ups. Or, if you have confidence in US measurments then the worls is your oyster. Stacy Adams do some nice choices particulary if you want something that is not black and white.

My favourite pair that unfortunatly they did not have in my canal-barge feet size were a two tone black shoe from Loake. The leather of the quarters was a different texture and finish to the patent leather toecaps. Absolutly lovely. I'm still hunting for a pair in my size.

Links234

Thanks to rose for showing this site, now I wanna buy something.

Should I or shouldn't I: http://www.chemicalafflictions.com/product_p/hbs001.htm

Sibylla

Links234 wrote: »

Thanks to rose for showing this site, now I wanna buy something.

Should I or shouldn't I: http://www.chemicalafflictions.com/product_p/hbs001.htm

You should! The stuff on that site is gorgeous!

reallyrose

I kinda want to buy about half the dresses on that site. They are quite reasonably priced. When I was in the shop, I wanted to buy everything but my boyfriend had his "poor me in a clothes shop" face on so I had to leave... -_-

lindtee

Got my Forever 21 order today, very quick delivery and happy with my stuff, and the fact that my money went to a good cause:) In contrast I ordered something from an Irish site on the same day and it has not even been dispatched:mad:

Tayla

The boohoo model cracks me up, the way she walks is so funny! http://www.boohoo.com/evening-dresses/sasha-monochrome-2-in-1-jersey-dress-with-corsage/invt/azz74441/

Lia_lia

^ Probably making sure that thing doesn't flash her arse, the length of it!! :eek:

Tayla

Lia_lia wrote: »

^ Probably making sure that thing doesn't flash her arse, the length of it!! :eek:

Haha she does it in all the videos though!!

squeakyduck

it's way too tight for her to move!!!

LadyMayBelle

What's with the gomey smile on her face?? It almost looks like a jokey photo!

Her walk made me giggle; the poor girl is tiny but is still wedged into the skirt

Actually this one could be worse!
http://www.boohoo.com/evening-dresses/esmee-floral-print-chiffon-top-2-in-1-dress/invt/azz74442?_lm_esp=14-89-641

Tayla

LadyMayBelle wrote: »

Actually this one could be worse!
http://www.boohoo.com/evening-dresses/esmee-floral-print-chiffon-top-2-in-1-dress/invt/azz74442?_lm_esp=14-89-641

Hahahaha love it, it's like she has something between her legs and she's trying to stop it from falling out!

Lia_lia

Oh God that last one was just ridiculous. I feel sorry for the poor girl! (she's kinda cute though...har har)

phasers

CianRyan love your WDYWT :pac:


Although I have to ask: you know they're pyjama bottoms right?

The Lovely Muffin

For anyone interested in Lipsy dress, Minx in Mullingar have a similar version for €20 or €30. The only (as far as I could tell anyway) was the corsage was a different colour.

Also, does anyone know if the blue Lipsy dress worn by Amy Childs is still available? And maybe the style name/number of it? I've looked on ASOS and Lipsy.co.uk, but couldn't find it. Thanks.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1369801/High-tea-Kerry-Katona-joins-Peter-Andre-Amy-Childs-launch-Danielle-Browns-cake-shop.html

squeakyduck

Does anyone know where I could get some really funky buttons on the cheap. I got this mac in RI about 2 summers ago. It's a well loved jacket except the buttons fell off and I didn't realise they did and I can't find the buttons again.

I'd say new buttons would totally make over the jacket too!

boomkatalog

squeakyduck wrote: »

Does anyone know where I could get some really funky buttons on the cheap. I got this mac in RI about 2 summers ago. It's a well loved jacket except the buttons fell off and I didn't realise they did and I can't find the buttons again.

I'd say new buttons would totally make over the jacket too!

Do you want matching buttons, or are you going all quirky and mismatching them?

reallyrose

Hickeys have many many buttons. Or if you would like to go extra quirky, there is the Yellow Brick Road shop near Ormond Quay (?) that sell all kinds of beads and things. You could buy some big beads and use them as buttons?

OldGoat

Go into charity shops and buy buttons. They usually have a coat attached.

boomkatalog

Speaking of charity shops, what's the general consensus with them in the city? I know down here (wouthwest) buying second hand stuff is embarrassing and something to be ashamed of :rolleyes:

Are people more open minded in the city, or is it just each to their own?

reallyrose

I love charity shops. Only thing is, I can't seem to find one that isn't full of granny clothes. I usually go in meaning to find the bestest cheap dress ever, but walk out with about 10 books. -_-

OldGoat

boomkatalog wrote: »

Speaking of charity shops, what's the general consensus with them in the city? I know down here (wouthwest) buying second hand stuff is embarrassing and something to be ashamed of :rolleyes:

Are people more open minded in the city, or is it just each to their own?

Areas where that way of thinking still exists tend to be goldmines for bargain hunters. I always try to get into rural charity shops, it's where the real bargains are to be found. But, like charity shops everywhere it's all bout going in there frequently.

boomkatalog

Bet the people who work in them get first digs on all the best stuff

Twee.

boomkatalog wrote: »

Bet the people who work in them get first digs on all the best stuff

Not just in charity shops! Setting up the Christmas sale in Topshop a few years ago I found one leather jacket that was €200 reduced to €100, so €75 with staff discount. We were working late after hours so I hid it in the stock room until the next day :pac: There was only one and it was my size, I HAD to!

If you're in Dublin, the stretch up Camden St to Rathmines has loads of great charity shops. My mate got a gorgeous full length black skirt that is like all the ones on the highstreet for €2.50!

boomkatalog

Oh wow. I'm not from Dublin but I'm there lots, hoping to move up soon. I'd love to find a few vintagey bits cheap, seems like every pretty thing I buy I see someone else wearing it, and often wearing it better >.<

Unique stuffs plz thnx (even if they're only unique because they're SO last season )

Twee.

I made this map a while ago for some people visiting Dublin. Some of the vintage shops are of the very high end quality, ie dresses start at €200, but others are more affordable, like 9 Crow Street (prices start at about €15)

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=204376607549641507966.00048c99e863451f67ff2&ll=53.32699,-6.265941&spn=0.006933,0.01929&t=h&z=16

OldGoat

Twee. wrote: »

I made this map a while ago for some people visiting Dublin. Some of the vintage shops are of the very high end quality, ie dresses start at €200, but others are more affordable, like 9 Crow Street (prices start at about €15)

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=204376607549641507966.00048c99e863451f67ff2&ll=53.32699,-6.265941&spn=0.006933,0.01929&t=h&z=16

Worthy of a sticky of it's own.
I see you have Diruy Fabulous there. They had a bit of a write up in the Sunday Times. Last I heard they lost all their stock in a fire. Have they re-opened again?

EDIT: I've 'yoinked' your map and posted it on the Burlesque forum for the clothes collectors over there. /Shameless thievery

Twee.

OldGoat wrote: »

Worthy of a sticky of it's own.
I see you have Diruy Fabulous there. They had a bit of a write up in the Sunday Times. Last I heard they lost all their stock in a fire. Have they re-opened again?

EDIT: I've 'yoinked' your map and posted it on the Burlesque forum for the clothes collectors over there. /Shameless thievery

Oh dear, I hadn't seen that! No idea if they're reopened. Sad news, hope they do.

Haha, thieve away Goaty!

Edit: Just remembered V For Vintage is gone now as well! I'll update the map later!!

Sibylla

Does anyone else find the Mango and Zara websites a pain?

lainey316

Sibylla wrote: »

Does anyone else find the Mango and Zara websites a pain?

I find the Zara one fine - I don't look at Mango that often, tho was in Arnotts on Sunday and Mango have by far the best collection on the high street at the moment!

Sibylla

lainey316 wrote: »

I find the Zara one fine - I don't look at Mango that often, tho was in Arnotts on Sunday and Mango have by far the best collection on the high street at the moment!

After much difficulty with the site I was looking at their collection it is stunning, Love their dresses for summer!

Clinical pharmacy presentation in 4 hours and I can't seem. Crap.:(

Sugar Free

I'm planning a shopping day this weekend in Dublin city centre. Aside from my regular shops, can anyone recommend any decent charity shops around the city centre (or ones that have a decent amount of menswear)? I'd like to see what they have for the craic.

boomkatalog

Sugar Free wrote: »

I'm planning a shopping day this weekend in Dublin city centre. Aside from my regular shops, can anyone recommend any decent charity shops around the city centre (or ones that have a decent amount of menswear)? I'd like to see what they have for the craic.

Twee's post above shows a map of where there are a a good few charity shops

Sugar Free

boomkatalog wrote: »

Twee's post above shows a map of where there are a a good few charity shops

I even thanked it at the time :rolleyes:

Thanks!

Twee.

Oh. My. God. College is actually having a proper formal ball this year. So excited. I'll be taking my debs dress out of hibernation! Would love another chance to wear it.

rainbow kirby

GRARGH. Oasis clearly cuts all its dresses for people with tiny boobs. Tried on 4 dresses there this evening which fitted everywhere else, but either left me with boob overspill or not being able to get the zip all the way up because of boobage.

lainey316

rainbow kirby wrote: »

GRARGH. Oasis clearly cuts all its dresses for people with tiny boobs. Tried on 4 dresses there this evening which fitted everywhere else, but either left me with boob overspill or not being able to get the zip all the way up because of boobage.

I don't have a lot from Oasis but I'm currently wearing an F cup and have bought two dresses there recently... but overall they do run a little small.

Novella

Twee. wrote: »

Oh. My. God. College is actually having a proper formal ball this year. So excited. I'll be taking my debs dress out of hibernation! Would love another chance to wear it.

I am SO jealous!

OldGoat

Twee. wrote: »

Oh. My. God. College is actually having a proper formal ball this year. So excited. I'll be taking my debs dress out of hibernation! Would love another chance to wear it.

Last 'Grown Up Debs' was 6 months ago. I must prod Dominique and get her started on organising one for this year. Six months should be enough time for me to get the tux dry cleaned.

Twee.

Oh do! So sad I couldn't go to the last one! The venue I work for actually have something very interesting coming up, I'll pop it up where when the announcement goes out, could be an idea for a F&A or Burlesque beers

I tried my dress on, it looks so pretty! It's chocolate brown and I wore a gold sash at my debs, but I think I'll go for a teal colour this time. They go nice together.

OldGoat

Talked to Dominique last night and the Ball is already rolling. <----Bwahahaha, I pun'ed.
I should have know better as she is the Dogs Nads when it comes to having things organised.
I'll update the forum when plans are a bit more formalised for anyone interested.

LadyMayBelle

I'm going here next Friday with some friends:
http://www.volupte-lounge.com/

Never been to anything like it before, have ZERO clothes to get dressed up in so know i will be panicking!!

degausserxo

Speaking of fun dressy events..

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=162320597156957

vintage dress dance!

Twee.

degausserxo wrote: »

Speaking of fun dressy events..

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=162320597156957

vintage dress dance!

Haha that's what I was gonna post We should do a fancy beers.

Acoshla

degausserxo wrote: »

Speaking of fun dressy events..

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=162320597156957

vintage dress dance!

Aw that sounds like an amazing night!

boomkatalog

Getting all excited about my possible move to the city this summer and becoming a city gal

The fashion in Dublin enthrals me, it's nothing like home. I've been given dirty looks for wearing coloured tights or knee high cons I can't wait to be somewhere more open-minded and quirky

Sibylla

Boomkatalog your look is fantastic in the WDYWT thread, Love the colour of your dress!

boomkatalog

Sibylla wrote: »

Boomkatalog your look is fantastic in the WDYWT thread, Love the colour of your dress!

Aw thank you! I was all self-conscious about it being SO colourful, that and the amount of pale leg I was showing. What harm, only young once :v

Sibylla

boomkatalog wrote: »

Aw thank you! I was all self-conscious about it being SO colourful, that and the amount of pale leg I was showing. What harm, only young once :v

I'm extremely pale myself but I think that colour looked great with your blonde hair. Did you get that dress recently in new look?