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MIRROR, MIRROR ON THE WALL

lloydslights — Fri, 17 Apr 2015 22:33:01 GMT

Fran Lebowitz - I had never heard of her; but in an interview she says:

You'd better check yourself before you wreck yourself: "If you walked around New York you would think there was a terrible mirror famine. There might be drought here, a wheat famine there, but in New York you have a mirror famine. Because everything people wear, you have to assume they bought it."

"And the world would be a prettier place with a sprinkle of cross-dressing glamour: "Can you imagine if women tried as hard as drag queens? We'd be a much more attractive culture."

I tend to agree that not many people view their outfits before leaving home. Someone in my own family will be receiving a cheval soon.

DEB

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idlewhile — Fri, 17 Apr 2015 23:10:33 GMT

Love Fran and her work. She'd better not come to Australia and see what's worn here. We are the worst dressers after England I have ever seen.

Have you ever walked down to the Via Veneto around 11pm and seen the men and women walking down the street? better check yourself before you do.

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punch*drunk — Fri, 17 Apr 2015 23:48:28 GMT

Who cares about being glamorous. I almost never look in the mirror before I leave the house and I never blow dry my hair or put on make up unless I'm going somewhere special. I couldnt really care less about what people think if I get around in my trakkie daks, I'm comfortable!

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softail-joanie — Sat, 18 Apr 2015 00:52:25 GMT

Alice Cooper You Look Good in Rags- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFPEhuUCG1M

Zombie Walk 2012- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8n8yg9C6QKA

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krylekathe1 — Sat, 18 Apr 2015 01:47:40 GMT

I always check myself & always wear lipstick. I feel better with a bit of lippie!

I also try to add sequins and animal print to every outfit.

Perhaps I do dress like a drag queen.

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lind9650 — Sat, 18 Apr 2015 02:13:27 GMT

I was going to start a thread about fashions this morning. Alas, MIRROR, MIRROR is just what I wanted to talk about.

I too wear trackies or long housedresses at home, but going shopping I change into some nice outfit suitable to the weather. Brush my hair and put a bit of lippie on and a light dab of perfume. I live in a small country town and really hardly anyone cares what people wear, but I do care what I look like when out of my home.

Looking around on my travels, I am amazed at the fashions one can see in big cities and Airports and Train Stations.

What I really dislike, are dreadlocks on men and women. They look filthy to me, but then I am old and oldfashioned.

I do like that older women nowadays are more relaxed wearing colourful clothing.

What do you like about todays fashions and what do you dislike?

Erica.

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youcandoityoucandoityoucandoit — Sat, 18 Apr 2015 03:24:15 GMT

Im interested in this topic! I like clothes, but I like beautiful everything,really! haha

What I like to see- no matter where I am, is a person who has made an effort with their appearance.

I know its none of my business, but Im interested in beauty...and it doesnt matter what age or size you are,or the style you like..

I dont really understand what it means to wear 'comfortable' clothes..arent all clothes meant to be comfortable?

When I worked in retailworld, women would say 'Once you reach a certain age, its as if youre invisible..no one looks at you, its hard to get decent service in cafes and shops..' and I would ask, 'So, what do you do?' and sometimes they would answer-' Well, what can I do?' Seriously???and another thing that was frequently said 'Oh, I couldnt wear that everyday, its too special' sometimes coupled with 'its alright for you (me) youre young' Argghh..really grinds my gears! lol

(Im my mind, I would think: The thing is, if you are attracted to 'special' wear it anywhere you want and feel 'special'. Whats the point in buying and just storing the garment? If a dress costs $500 and I wear it once- that seems expensive to me, if I were to buy a cashmere sweater for $500 and wear it, take care of it and love it over and over, and have it for years- its not expensive..)

It seems to me that people are too concerned with others' opinions of them- countless times I would speak with women,shopping with their friend/s and the friend would talk them out of buying something- even though it looked really good. I dont really understand that..

Its my business what I choose to wear, it gives me pleasure, but Im certainly not competing with anyone, and wouldnt comment on anything someone I meet is wearing- which happens to me...Does this happen to anyone else, just curious?

Erica, a distance relative who had dreadlocks when he was 20, saw a photo of himself at that age recently (hes now 35) and said 'Urgghh my 'great unwashed look' Why didnt anyone tell me?' lol

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gleee58 — Sat, 18 Apr 2015 03:24:50 GMT

I like jeans, preferably stretch denim jeans. I have them in blue, white, pink, red, aubergine, black and a peculiar print fabric.

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lionrose.7 — Sat, 18 Apr 2015 03:47:27 GMT

I put a little make up on every day and a spray of perfume.

I wear bright Pashmina's in the winter because I wear a lot of black.

I like bright pink the brighter the better.

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youcandoityoucandoityoucandoit — Sat, 18 Apr 2015 04:07:47 GMT

Ooh rose, love a pashmina- so cozy..and useful!..better than lugging a coat round when youre no longer wearing it..

and a beautiful colour can really 'light up' your face...pretty.

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serendipityricho — Sat, 18 Apr 2015 04:08:04 GMT

Hi Deb--im dressed by the fashion house .. LaVinnies..

Fathers day present shockers are worn fishing-what were they thinking.lol.......................Richo...

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youcandoityoucandoityoucandoit — Sat, 18 Apr 2015 04:14:47 GMT

richo, do you think fish might like bright colours and sequins??... lol

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bluecat*dancing — Sat, 18 Apr 2015 04:56:12 GMT

People should be less concerned with what I wear and just be grateful that I am actually wearing something,

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youcandoityoucandoityoucandoit — Sat, 18 Apr 2015 05:01:54 GMT

bluecat*, do you like to do a 'gabi grecko?'

https://au.lifestyle.yahoo.com/new-idea/a/27166762/gabi-grecko-charged-with-offensive-behaviour-after-nude-photo-shoot-in-melbourne-cbd/

lol

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bluecat*dancing — Sat, 18 Apr 2015 05:04:08 GMT

no.

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youcandoityoucandoityoucandoit — Sat, 18 Apr 2015 05:47:46 GMT

sorry for my delayed reply, I was just getting my popcorn and camera ready!

Seriously- what was she thinking?

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lionrose.7 — Sat, 18 Apr 2015 06:59:32 GMT

Strange that some guys think it is Ok to streak at a Cricket or Football match but females are not allowed to go Naked hahahaha

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amber-eyed-girl — Sat, 18 Apr 2015 09:43:33 GMT

@youcandoityoucandoityoucandoit wrote:
sorry for my delayed reply, I was just getting my popcorn and camera ready!

Seriously- what was she thinking?

Thinking? Think not!

hmmmmm...love cashmere. Had a purple pure cashmere hoodie that I wore constantly and now it has finally died (due to being worn thin, poor thing). Did last years and years and years 🙂

everyone loved that hoodie as it was supersoffffffffft but I did have strangers stroking my sleeve without asking 😮

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youcandoityoucandoityoucandoit — Sat, 18 Apr 2015 09:46:43 GMT

dont get the streaking at the footy thing..

Find myself wondering...

Do they tell their mates theyre going to do it?

Where do they get changed?

What do they do with their clothes?

Isnt it cold?

Isnt it uncomfortable with bits bobbing?

What happens in the Paddy Wagon?

What kind of fine do they get?

...

so many Qs..

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lionrose.7 — Sat, 18 Apr 2015 09:49:37 GMT

I Love cashmere as well, cant afford it these days.

I do have a Marino Wool and Possum fur Hoody that my friend sent to me, lovely and warm but for some reason Lilli cat like it.

If I put it down she sits on it and does not want to give it back.

Cant believe my friend sent it to me but she did not like the colour.

It is pale pink, not my colour but I wear it because it is warm, dont think any one here would notice, I saw a lady at the petrol station get out her car in a Bunny Onesy, so I must be the height of fashion 🙂