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Post by Pedantic Editor Type on May 13, 2016 8:47:59 GMT -5
There haven't been any fashion threads the last few weeks, that I've seen anyway, and I have a minor dilemma. Plus it could just be an ongoing fashion thread? We're going on a cruise in a few weeks, which involves dressing up for dinner a bit. I am quite unsure of what shoes to take. I only want to take one pair. I will primarily be wearing them to walk to/from the dining room and actual dining, so a bit of walking but not a ton. The dresses I'm taking are: - navy blue with polka dots, faux-wrap, sorta retro - medium blue A-line (fit & flare) - black with polka dots, fit & flare - black with sparkly accents and ruffles My shoe options are: - black/taupe peep-toe pumps, super cute, but slightly too big - silver heeled sandals, which would work with everything but they are not comfortable (my toes always end up torn up) - bronzey gladiator-ish wedge sandals, very comfortable but I'm not sure if the style works with those dresses? - raspberry pumps that fit well and I wear regularly, but not sure about the color combo Or I could just look for some cheap silver flats because sure, why not buy new shoes?  |
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Post by 🔪 silly buns on May 13, 2016 9:40:47 GMT -5
You should go for comfort and matachability, with a little bit of likeliness of wearing it after the cruise being considered.
Since most of your outfits are dark, I say black flats of some sort.
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Post by Pedantic Editor Type on May 13, 2016 9:44:46 GMT -5
You should go for comfort and matachability, with a little bit of likeliness of wearing it after the cruise being considered. Since most of your outfits are dark, I say black flats of some sort. So you're encouraging me to buy new black flats?  All of the choices I listed are shoes I own, weirdly enough I don't own any black flats, but that would seem like a really useful thing to have. |
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Post by Jean-Luc Lemur on May 13, 2016 10:23:42 GMT -5
YES ONGOING!
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Post by Mrs David Tennant on May 17, 2016 8:25:38 GMT -5
There haven't been any fashion threads the last few weeks, that I've seen anyway, and I have a minor dilemma. Plus it could just be an ongoing fashion thread? We're going on a cruise in a few weeks, which involves dressing up for dinner a bit. I am quite unsure of what shoes to take. I only want to take one pair. I will primarily be wearing them to walk to/from the dining room and actual dining, so a bit of walking but not a ton. The dresses I'm taking are: - navy blue with polka dots, faux-wrap, sorta retro - medium blue A-line (fit & flare) - black with polka dots, fit & flare - black with sparkly accents and ruffles My shoe options are: - black/taupe peep-toe pumps, super cute, but slightly too big - silver heeled sandals, which would work with everything but they are not comfortable (my toes always end up torn up) - bronzey gladiator-ish wedge sandals, very comfortable but I'm not sure if the style works with those dresses? - raspberry pumps that fit well and I wear regularly, but not sure about the color combo Or I could just look for some cheap silver flats because sure, why not buy new shoes? I think some nice black flats would be good, but I also think you could wear your raspberry pumps with those items (all of which sound adorable). Maybe instead of flats, you could get some wedges that aren't gladiator-style. |
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Post by 🔪 silly buns on May 17, 2016 9:14:39 GMT -5
So what Mrs David Tennant and I are saying is, you MUST go shoe shopping. It's important that you buy new shoes. |
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Post by 🔪 silly buns on May 17, 2016 9:16:42 GMT -5
Speaking of basic flats, I just bought a pair of Lucky Brand ballet flats. They are so comfy!  |
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Post by Pedantic Editor Type on May 17, 2016 9:43:44 GMT -5
So what Mrs David Tennant and I are saying is, you MUST go shoe shopping. It's important that you buy new shoes. Ha, I love it. We'll see if I have time next weekend. Otherwise, I think I'll go with one of the pairs of pumps, though. Love the flats! |
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Post by Mrs David Tennant on May 17, 2016 10:13:18 GMT -5
I wish I could wear heels and/or peep-toe pumps. My feet look great in heels (every time I try on shoes around my friend, she says I should be a shoe model) but I literally get vertigo.
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Post by Pedantic Editor Type on May 17, 2016 10:17:17 GMT -5
I wish I could wear heels and/or peep-toe pumps. My feet look great in heels (every time I try on shoes around my friend, she says I should be a shoe model) but I literally get vertigo. No fun! Can you wear wedges? I don't like very high heels, I feel clompy and klutzy in them, so most of my heels are 2 inches or less. These are my raspberry pumps. |
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Post by Powerthirteen on May 17, 2016 10:35:20 GMT -5
There haven't been any fashion threads the last few weeks, that I've seen anyway, and I have a minor dilemma. Plus it could just be an ongoing fashion thread? We're going on a cruise in a few weeks, which involves dressing up for dinner a bit. I am quite unsure of what shoes to take. I only want to take one pair. I will primarily be wearing them to walk to/from the dining room and actual dining, so a bit of walking but not a ton. The dresses I'm taking are: - navy blue with polka dots, faux-wrap, sorta retro - medium blue A-line (fit & flare) - black with polka dots, fit & flare - black with sparkly accents and ruffles My shoe options are: - black/taupe peep-toe pumps, super cute, but slightly too big - silver heeled sandals, which would work with everything but they are not comfortable (my toes always end up torn up) - bronzey gladiator-ish wedge sandals, very comfortable but I'm not sure if the style works with those dresses? - raspberry pumps that fit well and I wear regularly, but not sure about the color combo Or I could just look for some cheap silver flats because sure, why not buy new shoes? I'm just a man, but I like the sound of the raspberry pumps with all of those. It's a cruise, be bold with your color choices! |
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Post by Pedantic Editor Type on May 17, 2016 10:37:18 GMT -5
There haven't been any fashion threads the last few weeks, that I've seen anyway, and I have a minor dilemma. Plus it could just be an ongoing fashion thread? We're going on a cruise in a few weeks, which involves dressing up for dinner a bit. I am quite unsure of what shoes to take. I only want to take one pair. I will primarily be wearing them to walk to/from the dining room and actual dining, so a bit of walking but not a ton. The dresses I'm taking are: - navy blue with polka dots, faux-wrap, sorta retro - medium blue A-line (fit & flare) - black with polka dots, fit & flare - black with sparkly accents and ruffles My shoe options are: - black/taupe peep-toe pumps, super cute, but slightly too big - silver heeled sandals, which would work with everything but they are not comfortable (my toes always end up torn up) - bronzey gladiator-ish wedge sandals, very comfortable but I'm not sure if the style works with those dresses? - raspberry pumps that fit well and I wear regularly, but not sure about the color combo Or I could just look for some cheap silver flats because sure, why not buy new shoes? I'm just a man, but I like the sound of the raspberry pumps with all of those. It's a cruise, be bold with your color choices! Male fashion advisers also welcome! Thanks |
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Post by Mrs David Tennant on May 17, 2016 11:01:29 GMT -5
I wish I could wear heels and/or peep-toe pumps. My feet look great in heels (every time I try on shoes around my friend, she says I should be a shoe model) but I literally get vertigo. No fun! Can you wear wedges? I don't like very high heels, I feel clompy and klutzy in them, so most of my heels are 2 inches or less. These are my raspberry pumps. I might actually be able to wear something like that because the heel is low and fat. I've never seen that website before - I'm going to have to peruse it tonight. (I can wear wedges if they are fairly low.) |
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Post by Pedantic Editor Type on May 17, 2016 11:07:44 GMT -5
No fun! Can you wear wedges? I don't like very high heels, I feel clompy and klutzy in them, so most of my heels are 2 inches or less. These are my raspberry pumps. I might actually be able to wear something like that because the heel is low and fat. I've never seen that website before - I'm going to have to peruse it tonight. (I can wear wedges if they are fairly low.) I got my shoes from a Naturalizer ages ago, just happened to find it on that site for an example. So I can't say whether that site is legit or not But Naturalizer pumps tend to have that kind of heel, and I find them a lot more comfortable in general, I hate narrow wobbly heels. |
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Post by Powerthirteen on May 17, 2016 11:20:11 GMT -5
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Post by 🔪 silly buns on May 17, 2016 14:21:57 GMT -5
This was playing in my head during my first internship interview wear I had to wear a suit and heals and try to pass as a competent adult. |
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Post by moimoi on May 21, 2016 16:36:37 GMT -5
Speaking of basic flats, I just bought a pair of Lucky Brand ballet flats. They are so comfy! Thanks for posting these! I'm always on the lookout for quality cognac-colored flats, since they match my skintone and make my legs look longer. |
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Post by I am the Football of the Sea on May 25, 2016 11:43:15 GMT -5
I been kinda MIA I want this Liebeskind bag cuz it's dope  and you know I'd get a big bang out of buying a bag with Inca embroidery |
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Post by I am the Football of the Sea on May 25, 2016 11:48:15 GMT -5
There haven't been any fashion threads the last few weeks, that I've seen anyway, and I have a minor dilemma. Plus it could just be an ongoing fashion thread? We're going on a cruise in a few weeks, which involves dressing up for dinner a bit. I am quite unsure of what shoes to take. I only want to take one pair. I will primarily be wearing them to walk to/from the dining room and actual dining, so a bit of walking but not a ton. The dresses I'm taking are: - navy blue with polka dots, faux-wrap, sorta retro - medium blue A-line (fit & flare) - black with polka dots, fit & flare - black with sparkly accents and ruffles My shoe options are: - black/taupe peep-toe pumps, super cute, but slightly too big - silver heeled sandals, which would work with everything but they are not comfortable (my toes always end up torn up) - bronzey gladiator-ish wedge sandals, very comfortable but I'm not sure if the style works with those dresses? - raspberry pumps that fit well and I wear regularly, but not sure about the color combo Or I could just look for some cheap silver flats because sure, why not buy new shoes? i would bring the raspberry pumps and the bronze gladiator sandals if they look acceptable with any of the dresses (following mirror test). I know you said one pair but ...one pair? |
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Post by Pedantic Editor Type on May 25, 2016 12:06:10 GMT -5
There haven't been any fashion threads the last few weeks, that I've seen anyway, and I have a minor dilemma. Plus it could just be an ongoing fashion thread? We're going on a cruise in a few weeks, which involves dressing up for dinner a bit. I am quite unsure of what shoes to take. I only want to take one pair. I will primarily be wearing them to walk to/from the dining room and actual dining, so a bit of walking but not a ton. The dresses I'm taking are: - navy blue with polka dots, faux-wrap, sorta retro - medium blue A-line (fit & flare) - black with polka dots, fit & flare - black with sparkly accents and ruffles My shoe options are: - black/taupe peep-toe pumps, super cute, but slightly too big - silver heeled sandals, which would work with everything but they are not comfortable (my toes always end up torn up) - bronzey gladiator-ish wedge sandals, very comfortable but I'm not sure if the style works with those dresses? - raspberry pumps that fit well and I wear regularly, but not sure about the color combo Or I could just look for some cheap silver flats because sure, why not buy new shoes? i would bring the raspberry pumps and the bronze gladiator sandals if they look acceptable with any of the dresses (following mirror test). I know you said one pair but ...one pair? Really, one pair, space is kinda tight. But my sandals have bit the big one, the heel totally rubbed off on one side (long story) so those aren't really an option anyway. I'm gonna stick with the raspberry pumps, I think. |
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Post by moimoi on May 28, 2016 22:59:58 GMT -5
Nordstrom is having a sale and I have 'points' so this means I must buy shoes. Here are the shoes I bought: deep blue 100% suede, surprisingly comfortable, Vince Camuto stacked heel pumps. Can't see in the pic, but it's a 4" stiletto heel, offset by a .5" platform base. Total cost after discount: $35.  |
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Post by moimoi on Jun 7, 2016 15:32:12 GMT -5
I confess, every spring/summer, I make one offbeat, impractical, or unnecessary purchase with the justification: "you'll look cool at Pitchfork". This is, of course, a delusion, as I am painfully uncool. But at least I have snazzy copper-mirrored sunglasses?  |
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Post by I am the Football of the Sea on Jun 8, 2016 12:47:52 GMT -5
let us ask the magic 8 ball. is it time for skinny cargoes again? signs point to yes.  except I want the green ones. someone buy these for me. |
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Post by Hawkguy on Jun 15, 2016 11:26:22 GMT -5
Ongoing works fine, sorry i havent been around to start em.
Its amazing how tough it is to fine a superhero shirt that isnt a box but of all places target came through with an "athletic fit" cap shirt for like $13! Pretty comfy too!
Also got a floral tie and pocket square to wear this weekend to a wedding
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Post by I am the Football of the Sea on Jun 15, 2016 13:50:13 GMT -5
Ongoing works fine, sorry i havent been around to start em. Its amazing how tough it is to fine a superhero shirt that isnt a box but of all places target came through with an "athletic fit" cap shirt for like $13! Pretty comfy too! Also got a floral tie and pocket square to wear this weekend to a wedding what? no anger over skinny cargo pants? so disappointed. what has this become. |
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Post by Pedantic Editor Type on Jun 15, 2016 13:53:20 GMT -5
I ended up wearing the raspberry pumps, and aside from having swollen feet the first night from the humidity, they worked well and nobody was really looking at my feet. Which is good, because they looked a little weird with my pirate costume, but ...no boots. |
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Post by Return of the Thin Olive Duke on Jun 16, 2016 15:12:17 GMT -5
Observations on Facial Hair Around the World
Based upon the travels of the author during the years 2011-2015
Canada: Pretty much the same as the United States
United Kingdom: Full beards are not as common as in the United States, but still pretty common.
France: Facial hair is largely rare in Paris, perhaps due to an association with fundamentalist Islam.
Spain: It is the rare man in Castile who does not have a full beard, up to and including the King and most political leaders. In Catalonia, however, it is the rare man who does.
Morocco: Older men mostly have beards, younger men go for a well-trimmed mustache.
Israel: Much like the yarmulke, if not more so, beards are associated almost exclusively with the ultra Orthodox, and are thus uncommon outside the Judean Hills.
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Post by Smacks on Jun 17, 2016 8:16:03 GMT -5
I bought this cute red leather braided bracelet with a mini-axe from England and promptly broke it the first time I attempted to put it on. I think I've got it fixed well enough to wear it now.  |
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Post by Mrs David Tennant on Jun 17, 2016 13:01:29 GMT -5
I was shopping online for capris, and found a "boot-cut capri". Why in the world would you do that? That would mean that you would have a flare around mid-calf, which is not a flattering place for your pants to flare out. I mean, seriously, boot-cut? Even if you wore knee height boots (which you would never wear with capris), it would still look stupid.
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All of the choices I listed are shoes I own, weirdly enough I don't own any black flats, but that would seem like a really useful thing to have. 
