Fashion Board 12-09-03 through 1-08-04 - Page 52

purse junkie · 12-12-2003, 10:18 AM

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Originally posted by Not Me
Is it too Adam Ant, or is it a nice contrast?

Nothing is too Adam Ant.

SEC_Chick · 12-12-2003, 10:18 AM

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Originally posted by Not Bob
I disagree -- she looks horrible in the Skinny Renee pic, and good in the Bridget Jones Sequel pic.

But look at her whole body

http://entertainment.msn.com/photos/...=191850#photos

(I think that link should work.)

She seems to be the sort that gains weght in the stomach, rather than in the hips/thighs. It makes her legs look disproportionate. I also think she would look better in a dress that covered up her chest a little more, or at least didnt smoosh them up into her neck. Afterthe whole body pic, I think the ideal is slightly closer to the anorexia look than her current state.

Mmmm, Burger (C.J.) · 12-12-2003, 10:19 AM

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Originally posted by Not Me
How can anyone pork up like that in about 6 months?

Three words: Miles of Chocolate.

Not Me · 12-12-2003, 10:27 AM

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Originally posted by SEC_Chick
But look at her whole body

http://entertainment.msn.com/photos/...=191850#photos

(I think that link should work.)

She seems to be the sort that gains weght in the stomach, rather than in the hips/thighs. It makes her legs look disproportionate. I also think she would look better in a dress that covered up her chest a little more, or at least didnt smoosh them up into her neck. Afterthe whole body pic, I think the ideal is slightly closer to the anorexia look than her current state.

It would look even worse if she didn't have that black velvet band at her waist, which is making her look like she actually has one.

The worst part about it (for her) is that she could have picked a dress that would have actually flattered her. That dress is just too tight for someone of her weight. And she needs a dress that covers her arms. They are just too flabby.

I agree that the smooshing of the boobs up to the clavicles is not a good look, either, IMHO.

baltassoc · 12-12-2003, 10:35 AM

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Originally posted by Jack Manfred
As watches are so important, and as I'm in the market for a new one...

Can anyone suggest a day-date watch that doesn't look like something worn by a Bennigan's manager?

Try to keep it under $500. I know Rolex makes a day-date watch, but I need to pay off my loans. I've been looking on-and-off for over a year, so I remember the discussion on the Stalin Board, but none of the candidates were day-date watches.

And I'm not talking about chronographs with 15 different dials and displays. I don't need to know where North is or how far under water I am.

Advice appreciated.

(And yes, my shoes are above-average in quality.)

That depends what you mean. This strikes me as the classic, simple steel day/date:
http://www.overstock.com/cgi-bin/d2....&PROD_ID=56665 (spree: Watch, $65)
but maybe that's what you mean by something worn by a Bennigan's manager. Although I immediately thought of this when you said that:

http://www.overstock.com/cgi-bin/d2....PROD_ID=532721 (spree: watch, $26)

But in general, you might just look around Overstock.com. They seem to have several dozen brands and in some cases, dozens of watches per brand.

Pretty Little Flower · 12-12-2003, 10:35 AM

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Originally posted by purse junkie
Nothing is too Adam Ant.

It is possible that I have mentioned this here in the past, but in case I have not: The 80s ended. Quite some time ago, actually.

purse junkie · 12-12-2003, 10:39 AM

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Originally posted by Pretty Little Flower
It is possible that I have mentioned this here in the past, but in case I have not: The 80s ended. Quite some time ago, actually.

And I'm glad they did. Something could easily, for example, be too Depeche Mode, or too Thompson Twins.

But not too Adam Ant.

Hank Chinaski · 12-12-2003, 10:39 AM

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Originally posted by Pretty Little Flower
It is possible that I have mentioned this here in the past, but in case I have not: The 80s ended. Quite some time ago, actually.

Adam Ant was fun the first time you saw it, but then quickly became a one-note irritation. Think of him as a Depeche Mode sock that should have been flipped.

Hank Chinaski · 12-12-2003, 10:43 AM

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Originally posted by purse junkie
Something could easily, for example, be too Depeche Mode, or too Thompson Twins.

But not too Adam Ant.

PJ, did you have a phase where you dressed like a pirate?

Not Me · 12-12-2003, 10:48 AM

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Originally posted by purse junkie
Nothing is too Adam Ant.

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Originally posted by Pretty Little Flower
It is possible that I have mentioned this here in the past, but in case I have not: The 80s ended. Quite some time ago, actually.

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Originally posted by purse junkie
And I'm glad they did. Something could easily, for example, be too Depeche Mode, or too Thompson Twins.

But not too Adam Ant.

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Originally posted by Hank Chinaski
Adam Ant was fun the first time you saw it, but then quickly became a one-note irritation. Think of him as a Depeche Mode sock that should have been flipped.

All true, BUT, thumbs up or thumbs down to the cute, thin chick wearing granny glasses. TIA.

bilmore · 12-12-2003, 11:06 AM

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Originally posted by Not Me
All true, BUT, thumbs up or thumbs down to the cute, thin chick wearing granny glasses. TIA.

Depends. Is that all she's wearing? Thumbs up.

Berry Hunter · 12-12-2003, 11:07 AM

Screw the 12 days of Xmas. FBers want more. Here's a list of the most requested items, according to Santa.com:

25. Dope, preferably rolled in aluminum foil ala Damon Stoudamire
24. Lawtalkers T-Shirt with your screen name (look! It’s ‘IPFreely’!) on the back
23. Trip to the AVN Awards
22. Suit from The Men’s Warehouse or JCPenney
21. Fur coat
20. Large Plasma TV for reality shows
19. Hookers
18. Crack
17. Rabbit
16. Video: Lacrosse Players on Parade
15. Blow
14. Paris Hilton Video
13. Hojitos
12. Corn on the Cob
11. Garanimals
10. Attractive Court Reporter for Depo
9. Kayak
8. TiVo
7. Acres of Chocolate
6. Manolos
5. 24 pack of Bud Ice
4. Spell checker
3. Porn
2. Lifetime pass to Betty Ford or Hazelden
1. Money

not_penske · 12-12-2003, 11:11 AM

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Originally posted by Not Me
How can anyone pork up like that in about 6 months? She looks 30 lbs heavier in that December picture.

If TM is to be believed then Penske can attest that it's possible. Probably lots of Ho Hos and Big Gulp Jolts, but I wouldn't know.

Not Me · 12-12-2003, 11:13 AM

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Originally posted by bilmore
Depends. Is that all she's wearing? Thumbs up.

No. She is wearing business attire at work (which in CA is business casual) or jeans and a sweater outside of work.

Note - she does not wear the granny glasses except for reading and while working at her computer.

bilmore · 12-12-2003, 11:18 AM

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Originally posted by Not Me
No. She is wearing business attire at work (which in CA is business casual) or jeans and a sweater outside of work.

Note - she does not wear the granny glasses except for reading and while working at her computer.

Okay, if one is CLEARLY too young to be an actual grandmother, no question, without a doubt, couldn't make that mistake, wouldn't be believeable at all - then they look good.

If one is even close to that age, then they just look like . . well, granny's glasses.

It's a close call. I know women who were grandmas at 38.