The Chatwalk - Off Topic Thread

Twee.

Ten bags! Goodness! I actually also threw out some stuff that I had bought recently enough. Pretty disgraceful, but my wardrobe was so unorganised and messy that I couldn't find anything, so ended up just picking up odds and ends to tide me over in Penney's/F21 that I really didn't need. All gone though to make room for my NYC purchases! I'm going for 3 months so I'm sure I'll collect a lot of stuff to bring home

On a side note to crazy sizing, check out these three pairs of Topshop jeans. All marked 28 inch waist. Madness!

Toto Wolfcastle

3 months sounds great. Loads of time to shop without having to pack it all in.

That's mad that the sizing is so different. Or rather, seeing how obvious the difference is is mad.

jokettle

Holy crap, those differences are insane!

Out of interest, would you know if you bought them all around the same time or if there would have been a couple of years between purchases? I'm wondering if retailers are slowly decreasing their sizes; I don't think I've gotten any bigger in the past 2 years but the clothes labels say different....

Malari

jokettle wrote: »

Holy crap, those differences are insane!

Out of interest, would you know if you bought them all around the same time or if there would have been a couple of years between purchases? I'm wondering if retailers are slowly decreasing their sizes; I don't think I've gotten any bigger in the past 2 years but the clothes labels say different....

I was thinking the same thing! If they were manufactured in different factories, even, they may not be standardised. Doesn't help when you think you've found a pair of jeans from a certain shop that fit though.

jokettle

Malari wrote: »

I was thinking the same thing! If they were manufactured in different factories, even, they may not be standardised. Doesn't help when you think you've found a pair of jeans from a certain shop that fit though.

I got a pair of topshop jeans in a charity shop for €5, practically brand new! My usual size 10. Couldn't even get them over my thighs. I had hoped they had shrank in the wash or something, hence giving them to charity in the first place; now, I'm not so sure!

Twee.

The oldest pair are the top, then the middle and the black ones are the newest. Seems their sizes are getting smaller!

The Lovely Muffin

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1386249/Lagerfelds-Chanel-takes-footwear-hybrids-step-far.html



^ not keen on those boots/flip flops.

The models toes are out over the tops of them, surely that can't be comfortable.

lindtee

ARGGGHHHHHHHH. I hate studying and I hate exams:( Roll on the 23rd when I'm finished. Got my son's confirmation in the middle of it all too.

(Those boot flop weird things are horrible and )

Sibylla

Is anyone else amazed at the quality of the stock in Zara right now? Very different to the other high street shops. Everything they have is gorgeous and fits so well.

Novella

Sibylla wrote: »

Is anyone else amazed at the quality of the stock in Zara right now? Very different to the other high street shops. Everything they have is gorgeous and fits so well.

Ya know what? I've never really bought much in Zara before, but at the moment, I'm finding myself lusting over so much of their stuff!

LadyMayBelle

Loving those Zara purchases..I have always found it a bit hit and miss, and end up sticking with the TRL (?) range, which I do like. Really want that Kate dress tho!

The Lovely Muffin

Does anyone here know if Chanel nail polishes are meant to be watery?

I bought some on eBay recently and I think they may be fake.

I tried them on my mothers nails and they are watery. There are only two that aren't watery, they aren't thick either though.

Any help would be appreciated.

fillefatale

lindtee wrote: »

ARGGGHHHHHHHH. I hate studying and I hate exams:( Roll on the 23rd when I'm finished. Got my son's confirmation in the middle of it all too.

(Those boot flop weird things are horrible and )

am i mad or did you delete your recent purchases post? i was going to use the discount code you gave me to buy some organic face scrub from iherb

tomissex

Novella wrote: »

Ya know what? I've never really bought much in Zara before, but at the moment, I'm finding myself lusting over so much of their stuff!

Same! I've never owned anything from Zara except for a pair of shorts that I bought years ago, but I love the style and fit and colour of everything in there at the moment!

Toto Wolfcastle

So will we be copying Jedward's excessive shoulder pads and leggings look?

The Lovely Muffin

Bobblehead Panda wrote: »

So will we be copying Jedward's excessive shoulder pads and leggings look?

:eek: God I hope not.

Big shoulders pads are just awful (in my opinion anyway):o

Sibylla

Bobblehead Panda wrote: »

So will we be copying Jedward's excessive shoulder pads and leggings look?

You know I don't their fashion sense will be emulated too much (Unless teenage boys maybe ) I believe Louis Copeland made their outfits! The shoulder pads immediately reminded me of Joan Collins in Dynasty lol

They looked great and did a brilliant job, I hope they win

Toto Wolfcastle

Yeah, I heard that is was Louis Copeland. They did look great. The shoulders would have wrecked my head. How did they manage the cartwheel with them?

I hope they get into modelling when their music career inevitably goes downhill.

Sibylla

Bobblehead Panda wrote: »

Yeah, I heard that is was Louis Copeland. They did look great. The shoulders would have wrecked my head. How did they manage the cartwheel with them?

I hope they get into modelling when their music career inevitably goes downhill.

I think they would do wonders modelling for an Irish clothing range or even start their own.
Would be great to see them win after all the bad press from the so called 'Music elite' over here.

Toto Wolfcastle

I'm delighted that the 'music elite' wont get a chance to give out about the fact that they didn't get through in an 'I told you so' sort of way. Whatever people think of their ability to sing, it was the best Irish performance by far in a long long time.

lindtee

fillefatale wrote: »

am i mad or did you delete your recent purchases post? i was going to use the discount code you gave me to buy some organic face scrub from iherb

Post still there. Mods must have removed the code:( (get something like 4% of order total in store credit when someone uses the code) Yet there is someone else's code on another thread now

fillefatale

lindtee wrote: »

Post still there. Mods must have removed the code:( (get something like 4% of order total in store credit when someone uses the code) Yet there is someone else's code on another thread now

no i see it, don't know how i missed it! durrrr
thanks ever so this site is great, dunno how i missed it!

Stench Blossoms

Purple_Bobbin wrote: »

Does anyone here know if Chanel nail polishes are meant to be watery?

I bought some on eBay recently and I think they may be fake.

I tried them on my mothers nails and they are watery. There are only two that aren't watery, they aren't thick either though.

Any help would be appreciated.

Think you might have got fakes PB.

I have one I got in BT's and its very thick. It's one of the best nail varnishes I own. Much better than any OPI's I have.

lindtee

fillefatale wrote: »

no i see it, don't know how i missed it! durrrr
thanks ever so this site is great, dunno how i missed it!

Doh, study, lack of sleep, children and exams have my brain melted, had forgotten I posted another time with the code and details :o Sorry. Its a brilliant site alright, have used them for the past few years after someone posted about it on bargains alerts. You should have your order within 7-10 days. Prices are great compared to here. Besides beauty products and supplements, I get incense from there too, very resonably priced compared to here and really good quality. http://www.iherb.com/Blue-Pearl-Aromatherapy-Incense-Variety-Sampler-10-g-35-oz/9064?at=0 is one of my favorites. You get a mixture of scents. And the nag champa and sai baba are lovely too. Will you post up what you get as I'm always interested in new stuff from there:) Going to try that African black soap that someone posted up on the latest purchases thread the next time I order.

The Lovely Muffin

Stench Blossoms wrote: »

Think you might have got fakes PB.

I have one I got in BT's and its very thick. It's one of the best nail varnishes I own. Much better than any OPI's I have.

I feel sick now.

They cost me €54 euro. I thought it was a great bargain because they looked genuine, the seller seemed genuine and the seller has 100% good feedback, no negative or neutral.

Here is a link to the auction.

Did I miss anything that would've indicated they may be fake?

E.T.

I only have one Chanel nail varnish, but it's one of the worst varnishes I've used, I find Rimmel way better!

The Lovely Muffin

E.T. wrote: »

I only have one Chanel nail varnish, but it's one of the worst varnishes I've used, I find Rimmel way better!

What is your Chanel varnish like?

E.T.

Just remembered I have some others too - vamp and something else I can't remember. I just found they chipped way quicker than other nail varnishes, and the brushes are tiny and fiddly. Can't remember how thick they were, but just remember thinking I wouldn't be buying Chanel varnish again, which I haven't.

Stench Blossoms

Could you pop into BT's and try out some Chanel varnishs there to compare?

The Lovely Muffin

Stench Blossoms wrote: »

Could you pop into BT's and try out some Chanel varnishs there to compare?

Unfortunately not as I am a two hour bus journey away.

Roughly how much a Chanel varnishes in BT's? I might order one over the phone just to compare.

Does BTs sell the Splendeur or Vendette colours does anyone know?

Would it help if I maybe put a drop of the varnishes on each nail and posted pics of them? Prob a dumb question, sorry.

Stench Blossoms

Purple_Bobbin wrote: »

Unfortunately not as I am a two hour bus journey away.

Roughly how much a Chanel varnishes in BT's? I might order one over the phone just to compare.

Does BTs sell the Splendeur or Vendette colours does anyone know?

Would it help if I maybe put a drop of the varnishes on each nail and posted pics of them? Prob a dumb question, sorry.

No do it. I'll do the same with mine (but wont be until tomorrow because i just did my nails a different colour.)

E.T.

€21 last year, going by beaut.ie

The Lovely Muffin

Stench Blossoms wrote: »

No do it. I'll do the same with mine (but wont be until tomorrow because i just did my nails a different colour.)

Thank you.

I'll do it tomorrow as the pics will be better with daylight.

E.T. wrote: »

€21 last year, going by beaut.ie

Thank you.

jokettle

I've just posted in the Latest Purchases thread, but I'll post here as well so as not to clutter the other thread with chat! I have an interview tomorrow with a charity organisation; it's a voluntary position and the dress code (if there even is one) shouldn't be too formal, but I still think it's important to dress formally to give a good impression.

I've had very few interviews, and only one was in a formal organisation. If anyone has any opinions/advice on which outfit I should wear, or even if I should wear something completely different, I'm all ears!

Twee.

I like the shirt and skirt combo, the cream shirt is a bit more summery.

jokettle

The skirt is a little bit longer than the dress, so it might be the better option alright!

jokettle

Ahem so I wore the skirt and blouse, and it looked great, but just as I was leaving my apartment I bent to pick up my keys and ripped the seam at the back, just under the zip! It was too late to do anything then, so I just left; the rip was barely noticeable (I hope)!

Lesson for today: get a bloody sewing kit!

At least the interview went well

phasers

Great to hear jokettle, hope you get it!

F_Fitzy

Hi all, hope this is an okay thread to post this is (im new). I need a cheap and effective way of stripping my hair. Ive dyed it since i was about 12 and now my roots are always a good bit darker than my ends, no matter what shade or what brand i use. Theres no point in even dying my hair these days, as it just doesnt cover the roots. Drives me mad!!! Any suggestions?? Ive bleached before and heard that stripping is just as bad for your hair. I really dont want to go back there, but dont see another option!

phasers

Try Colour B4, I've never used it but most people here say it's great! They sell it in boots, I think it's around 15 euro or less.

F_Fitzy

Where do i get that? Would love to be able to stop dying my hair altogether and go back to natural colour!

Pandoras Twist

F_Fitzy wrote: »

Where do i get that? Would love to be able to stop dying my hair altogether and go back to natural colour!

phasers wrote: »

Try Colour B4, I've never used it but most people here say it's great! They sell it in boots, I think it's around 15 euro or less.

There's a million threads on the product too so just search for them.

F_Fitzy

Well i didnt know if i had posted in the right thread. Brand new to this! Want to avoid dying my hair to be honest so was looking for advice as well as product knowledge Thought this would be the right place, no?

Pandoras Twist

This is the right section, there are millions of threads on colour b4 in the Fashion and Appearance section.

Off topic thread is for F&A people to chat about things not F&A related (which we never seem to manage haha)

As I said, if you type in colour b4 to the search (6th tab at the top of the page) you will see loads of threads (including one of my own) which give you advice on how to use it, what the product actually does, treatment after it and reviews

F_Fitzy

Haha okay thanks for your help!

Twee.

Just applied for a job in Topshop NYC Here's hoping my two years of Topshop Dublin will be of help

OldGoat

Got an interview suit?

OldGoat

This was rather popular last year. When I get more details I'll (with the OK of the mods) update.

Date for your diary!!!
The 2011 Grown Up Debs Ball will be held on the 8th October.
Details to follow. Hope to see you all there looking AMAZING

Twee.

OldGoat wrote: »

Got an interview suit?

I'll sort SOMETHING out In fact, I'm gonna try get a really nice white shirt before I go away for interviews. Saw a lovely one in Cos and when I went back to get it, gone!

OldGoat wrote: »

This was rather popular last year. When I get more details I'll (with the OK of the mods) update.

YES PLEASE! I was so sad I missed it last year!

boomkatalog

Congrats Twee I love interview clothes! I still kinda feel like I'm playing dress-up though

Putting away clothes yesterday, and realised I own 55 dresses. Only one of which doesn't fit :eek: I can't part with them, I love them all!!!