Fashion Board 11-2-03 - 12-09-03

[robustpuppy]

Originally posted by RealityBites
I never realized my channel set diamond platinum band actually signaled to some that it wasn't fake... unless of course, it's cz or moisenite. I must start running in different circles.

With what kind of people are you forced to associate? Get out of the mall -- now. Do not stop at Zales.

[NotFromHere]

Originally posted by robustpuppy
Str8, nice sentiment, but judging by its cover, I think this book is useless. I find it hard to believe that any over-35 woman, after all those years of waiting for a husband, would settle for a wedding ring made of yellow gold, and even more difficult to believe that someone with a Harvard MBA would suggest that anything less than platinum is acceptable. Really.

And since a simple platinum band would look just like sterling silver or white gold (the horror! the fakery!), she really should have used a channel set diamond band for the cover.

Good point. But there are 15 steps?
Hell I thought there was just 4.

1. Plastic surgery of the implant/lipo variety
2. Dye hair blond
3. Wear slutty clothing
4. Hang around the country club

Well, I went to AMazon to see the sales rank on this little bible and am now totally inspired. Though I note I am not yet in the age demographic of the book, but the good lord knows I dont want to be there and be single.

From Amazon:

From Publishers Weekly
It is difficult to say what exactly is "simple" in this step-by-step plan for finding a "wonderful man" in 12 to 18 months. It certainly is not the part where Greenwald instructs the participant to call every person she knows-from her doctor to her ex-boyfriend-and make known her commitment to finding a mate. However, this Harvard graduate maintains that her program works for most of her clients as long as all the steps are implemented faithfully. Although it can be time-consuming, financially taxing and sometimes nearly humiliating, this approach will achieve the desired results, the author says. Drawing upon her marketing expertise as well as her experience with clients, Greenwald teaches the reader to always put her best foot forward, be willing to compromise on her ideals in a man and take rejection in stride. The book takes a reactionary, conservative approach to dating: she emphasizes the importance of femininity and of letting the man make the first move; "men are usually more attracted to women in skirts than in pants... literally as well as figuratively." Exploring all the options available to singles, including online dating, singles events, community programs, even changing everyday habits (i.e., going to Starbucks instead of drinking coffee at home and shopping at the supermarket instead of the grocery store down the block), Greenwald covers all the bases and provides a thorough program for dedicated women who have made a priority of finding that special someone.


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I am calling on all of you to help me find a mate. I vow to wear skirts more often (bc men are literally and figuratively more attracted to them though I dont know what this means - is it a little wordplay on "figure"? As in she has a nice figure? ) and realize that not every man can be Mark Phillippoussis (but this does not mean I cannot pretend they are when I am banging them). I promise to act more feminine, will let the man make the first move (this little piece of advice is aimed at the Spinster Cougars) and will spend more time at Starbucks. While I am not sure what the difference between a supermarket and a grocery store is, I will find out (though Giant is down the street so I am a little confused). Please PM me, IM me or email me at paigowprincess@yahoo.com. I will fly to the prospect's town (if that isnt making the first move), and if your man marries me, I will reward you handsomely. I hope lawtalkers finds a nice sponsor for this challenge. The 34 spinsters who rated the book only average 3.5 stars out of five, which gives me hope but not utter confidence. But I bet if the truly bitter spinsters werent included in the ratings, it would be pure five stars all around. So please help me. I don't want to grow old alone. I don't know how I got to this sad place, but I have hope that you all can hand me the key to unlock the door so I can slam the door on spinsterhood forever.

Thank you for playing.

This is a serious post. I will consider all marriage minded men.

[Not Bob]

Originally posted by dtb
What I was railing against yesterday, and what really irks me is the attitude that people have against SAHMs or women who don't work for whatever reason. It just pisses me off how judgmental people are about others' life choices and how quickly women who don't work outside the home are labeled "hangers on" or "hos" or what have you.

And, as I'm sure you know, it's amazing how judgmental some SAHMs (and, to be fair, people in general) can be toward moms who work for pay. And it's amazing how quickly working-for-a-paycheck moms are labeled as "selfish" by others.

I don't judge people who make different choices in this situation. I do, however, judge those who presume to tell others that their choice is the only correct one.

[Anne Elk]

Originally posted by Bad_Rich_Chic
The image of Santa we currently have is mainly based on the old pagan holly king, who dies at Yule (winter solstice) and is replaced by the infant ivy king.

I thought it was based upon a Coca-Cola advertisement from around the turn of the century.

All other Santa statements are mainly correct. My only other Santa factoid is that St. Nicholas was a Turkish bishop.

[bilmore]

Originally posted by Bad_Rich_Chic
BR(caveat - people new to a firm are shy and hesitant to ask for help and don't know who knows what yet, and giving them an official "go to" guy can be useful.

There's a whole "here's your official Newbie Permission To Ask Potentially Dumb Questions" thing that is very well served by the formal process. It's a reassurrance that everyone needs to ask, and that it's okay to do so. Aside from that, I agree that you do better by eventually figuring out the go-to people on your own.

[purse junkie]

Originally posted by Did you just call me Coltrane?
...or MP3 if you know how to use one (I don't)?

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Nat King Cole: The Christmas Song
4 mixes: Funk, 70s Soul, Christmas, 60s Soul

[Flinty_McFlint]

Originally posted by robustpuppy
I find it hard to believe that any over-35 woman, after all those years of waiting for a husband, would settle for a wedding ring made of yellow gold, and even more difficult to believe that someone with a Harvard MBA would suggest that anything less than platinum is acceptable. Really.

And since a simple platinum band would look just like sterling silver or white gold (the horror! the fakery!), she really should have used a channel set diamond band for the cover.

Sweetie? Is that you?

[bilmore]

Originally posted by RealityBites
I must start running in different circles.

The very fact that you recognize that you are running in circles is a good start.

[bilmore]

Originally posted by Did you just call me Coltrane?
...or MP3 if you know how to use one (I don't)?

196 songs at 320 kbs.

(Ya' gotta get a Rio Nitro.)

Originally posted by bilmore
The very fact that you recognize that you are running in circles is a good start.

I have to keep warm somehow while my seat heater is being repaired... it gets COLD in this part of the patch!

[sebastian_dangerfield]

Originally posted by Did you just call me Coltrane?
...or MP3 if you know how to use one (I don't)?

(1) Wilco: Summerteeth (can't get enough)
(2) Outkast: the new one (following the masses (hi E/O!))
(3) Pearl Jam: Lost Dogs, etc. (angry Eddie)
(4) John Denver & the Muppets (nothing is better than hearing Beeker chime in on "The 12 Days of X-mas")
(5) The "High Fidelity" soundtrack (always finds its way back)

And you?

1. Time Out of Mind - Dylan
2. Allmans - Live at Atlanta Music Festival 1970
3. Best of Deep Purple (love the tune "Demon's Eye")
4/5. Johnny Cash Box discs 2,3
6. Sigur Ros (untitled or self titled - can't tell... someone gave it to me)
7. Pink Floyd - Ummagumma (Live Album)
8. Gov't Mule - Deepest End, Disc One
9. Rage Against the Machine - New Live Disc
10. Kings of leon - Youth and Young Manhood

[baltassoc]

Originally posted by Did you just call me Coltrane?
...or MP3 if you know how to use one (I don't)?

(1) Johnny Cash - American Recordings (aka American Recordings 1)
(2) Warren Zevon - I'll Sleep When I'm Dead, Disc 2
(3) Willie Nelson - Red Headed Stranger (hey, not everyone can be dead)
(4) Barenaked Ladies - Gordon (this relates to a previous discussion - I don't care how popular they are or whether they sold out - Gordon is a great album)
(5) The Wiggles - Big Red Car

[Not Me]

Originally posted by paigowprincess
I am calling on all of you to help me find a mate.

Your entire post is a rip-off of the "Find Denny a Mate" effort to marry off Dennis Kucinich, who, you may want to note, is still available.

If you google it, I am sure you can find out where to sign up for a chance to win Denny as your new hubby.

[ThurgreedMarshall]

Originally posted by Sidd Finch
If I tell Thurgreed "black people are stupid," he shouldn't be insulted because he knows he's not stupid?

Whoa. Can you break that down for me in layman's terms?

TM