MIRROR, MIRROR ON THE WALL

[lloydslights]

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

[idlewhile]

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.

[punch*drunk]

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!

[softail-joanie]

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]

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.

[lind9650]

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.

[youcandoityoucandoityoucandoit]

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

[gleee58]

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

[lionrose.7]

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.

[youcandoityoucandoityoucandoit]

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.