[theredhead]

So, the first season of Beverly Hills 90210 is now out on DVD (and wow, that makes me feel old ...), and may I just say, FASHION DISASTERS ABOUND! It's totally insane how horrible the outfits are. I'm talking layered spandex in a variety of neon colors, belted mom-waisted cutoffs, rolled up on the bottom and sitting around belly-button level ... and that's on the "cool girls"! Also, in the episode I watched this morning, Brandon was wearing a white T-shirt with rolled-up sleeves and a vest over it.

If you're ever in need of a little fashion-related hilarity, this is a wonderful choice.

[nickclick]

i can't think of one good reason to even own an item that's mock turtleneck-ed, especially one that's green and/or velvet.

[llamas]

nickclick, that mental image just made me giggle!

Anyway, a coworker is having seasonal transition issues today: green velvet short-sleeved mock turtleneck, light green cotton capris, and black lace-up ankle boots. Not quite a parka with flipflops, but still...

[nickclick]

well, he was only walking his dog, which was a giant white poodle with a red bow and the goofy haircut, but some old guy in my neighborhood this morning - shearling jacket, cowboy hat, boxer shorts, slippers

[dusty]

Hmmmm...I don't remember WB being loud, I remember her being very funny and very engaging.

[maimy]

Hee - she described herself a couple of times as a cacophany, actually ... *Grin*

Yeah, my head exploded too. Actually. Literally. Ask WB about Friday, when I literally could not feed us, because my head was all exploded. Pretty pitiful.

At least now I realized I should have blamed the fur coat lady.

[bustygirl]

Maimy, I am green with envy that you got to hang out with WalkingBitch. I imagine her to be a good loud time.

Mink....and flip flops. Mink...............................and. flip. flops.

Nope, head exploded.

[katiebelle2882]

Uggs ARE warm and comfy and I don't care if they are ugly. I hate people wearing them cause they think they are so cool though. It's a surfer thing turned crazy-trendy. That is the annoying part.

[maimy]

Spotted this week while WalkingBitch, ManlyMan and I were hunting down a fleece for MM at Old Navy: Full length mink (may have been "mink") coat, flip-flops, and pasty-kelly-green sweat pants.

MM and WB were intrigued by the pants.

I could not get beyond the footwear.

[dusty]

I love the low waisted jeans, but I have a drawer full of french cut undies I can't wear, and I'm sick to death of seeing plumber's butt and ass antlers.

[mornington]

punker, that actually sounds relatively warm.

oh, uggs are warm and comfortable. if you get the real ones (the ones from oz made from real sheep) anyway. they just happen to be fugly and everyone has a pair. my dog ate my (real) ones.

on the jeans front, i'll pay more if they fit, not because they're "cool". Although I am starting to get annoyed with topshop putting up thier prices now they're the latest place to go.

[lilacwine13]

I'm wearing a pair of jeans from Target that cost me $25. For some reason, I have the best luck with jeans from there, all the Levis I've bought have fallen apart withing a year or two.

Yesterday I heard one of my coworkers brag about her Uggs. She just bought them and was talking about how they were comfortable and warm. As she was talking on her phone on the way to lunch, I heard her say, "When you see these, you'll want to steal them from me." Hopefully if the friend steals them, it will be to burn them...

[curioushair]

This isn't really a crime of fashion, but I saw an unfortunately coiffed woman today...this is hard to explain: her hair was teased in a way that looked like she was hiding a tissue expander under it. Kind of a front bun.

Re: jeans.
Mine are Levis. Straight leg, dark wash, $30 on sale.

[wombat]

$150 dollar jeans? Don't you mean, $500 dollar jeans?

I have a pair of low waisted, boot cut jeans with the pattern and softness that shows they are what used to be called acid washed -- ha ha, ie. not just any old denim, the distinctive lacy griddish pattern of denim and a good color, great fit with no bagginess, and I paid -- 50 dollars, in 1997, and, they are still in style. Hell.

[pepper]

ppfftt!

i promise not to do that, k?

[punkerplus]

Interlinking peppers concerns and winter CoFs, last january when it was cold enough to snow, I saw a heavily pregnant woman (at least 8 months gone), wearing a crop top. And no coat. Her entire, massive belly was exposed to frostbite weather. I cried a little bit.

On another note, my favourite winter thing is quite possibly big chunky boots, thick woolen tights, denim mini, jumper, big coat, scarf and hat. I can't help myself. So I can't judge anyone really...

[bustygirl]

You won't find me wearing strappy sandals in snow, but I must confess that in my neck of the woods winter is a bit fickle: some days are simply not cold enough for a toe prison. On those days, though, I will wear a 40's inspired peep-toe, and make sure my toes are up to date.

I hate labels. I won't wear one, and with the exception of one t-shirt style I sold 5 years ago, I won't put them on my designs, either. If I'm going to advertise someone's wares, they are gonna damn sure PAY me. For that matter, I have very little patience for label whores in general. I've never seen $150 jeans that look any better than Levi's or Gap.

[kelkello]

Being a teacher of 13 year olds, I see fashion disaster at every turn. And seeing Speedy's rant about the dividing line between seasons, well, I can agree. I have a front row seat for this phenomena...my girls are wearing tiny t-shirts made of that barely there cotton, huge puffy down vests, knee shorts and flip flops. Or they wear eskimo hooker look: short skirt, bare legs, big furry lace up boots, faux fur lined jacket over tiny tee. I'm very confused. Here on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, winter has not hit with a vengence (I think I'm spelling that wrong, but my spelling brain isn't working), however, it's only about 50 degrees most days. These girls are slaves to fashion trends. If Lindsey Lohan is wearing it, they are wearing it, frostbite be damned.

Oh and btw...how long exactly are shirts gonna get? Everything's a damned tunic now. This is a great look for long and lean ladies. For the long and slightly pudgy...not so good.

[chachaheels]

I just hope so, mornington.

[mornington]

tribbles.... pfft. for any time of year, it seems.

maybe people are trying to fool themselves into believing that summer is still going (either that or global warming appears to be having an effect on the fashion criminal fraternity). I've always wondered about the ability of both women and men in these parts to toddle down the street in a middrif-baring top, miniskirt and white (noooo) boots or a t-shirt respectively. Especially when I'm wearing several layers and I'm still cold.

do they not get frostbite of the nipples?