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Comment on Dualite On Hiatus by risingparachute

risingparachute — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 22:48:09 +0000

Off to new frontiers!
Please just change the domain name - I will miss your insights.

Comment on Consummation and Creation by Lilas

Lilas — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 02:18:54 +0000

Honestly, i have to say kudos to you! I must say that your blog is truly one a kind in that it acknowledges and explores the multi-faceted aspect of the fashion industry. I love the arts and equally love fashion, but like you and many others, I’ve come to realize how much our lifestyles are consumed in consumerism (pun intended) with, for instance, many people marking “shopping” as a hobby in their social network profiles. You’re right in saying that consumers are constantly looking to exhibit their individuality through outward appearance, so much so that they’ll go scavenging for days for the “perfect purse” or “perfect jacket” (well i know i do that, as i’m extremely picky). The ironic thing is however, that in our desires to look unique and individual, we also feel pressured to conform to latest trends and standards set by the runway; shows like “what not to wear” demonstrate that; i mean i admit the women dress horribly before the makeover, but then again isn’t beauty in the eye of the beholder? In the end, it just seems like these women are being pushed to conform to these “universal standards” of fashion;
Anyway, all the best in your endeavors at leading a healthy lifestyle!

Comment on When Email Fashion Blasts Don’t Work by callusmesdemoiselles

callusmesdemoiselles — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 06:34:37 +0000

I totally agree with you! I always get tons of email campaign daily, its annoying

Comment on Consummation and Creation by risingparachute

risingparachute — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 04:47:47 +0000

May the force be with you! I’m struggling myself but I find the Alcoholics Anonymous 12 step Program to be somewhat useful. I’m slowly learning that everything is a process. We first recognize that need for change, then we step back and look at our lifestyles and habits. Every time I see an ad for Weight Watchers or Quit Smoking I keep thinking, its because these habits are imprinted in our lifestyles. Unfortunately for me, unlike the smoking ban, my home is literally surrounded by development projects specifically designed to be conducive to shopping.
We gotta stay strong, be active and critical thinkers and remind ourselves that the war is not over!

Comment on Mackage: How much more for better buttons? by Vivienne

Vivienne — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 06:27:51 +0000

Same as Nathalie, I got my 1st Mackage like 2 months ago, wore it like not even 5 times, one day the plastic hoop on the button just popped out from the button!!! how cheap is that?? I changed it with the spare button.. but man.. knock on wood that the other ones wont pop out like this.. i dunno where to buy those damn unique buttons!!

Comment on Mackage: How much more for better buttons? by Dahlia

Dahlia — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 20:09:04 +0000

My buttons aren’t weak, but the threads that was used wasn’t sewn on properly. If you look up a video on how to properly sew on a button, you’d be able to tell that many buttons aren’t sewn on the same way.

If you ever have the chance to buy some nylon threads, they’re pretty sturdy and won’t rip away like some of the cheap threads that I’ve bought in the past. They’re usually sold in industrial size, like $30 a piece, but it’ll last you a lifetime!

Comment on Mackage: How much more for better buttons? by Natalie

Natalie — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 20:03:00 +0000

I know the feeling! I just bought my very first Mackage coat and two of the buttons actually broke off! Luckily the store owner is super nice and has offered to take the coat and replace all of the buttons with something stronger. Turns out the buttons themselves are cheap and weak. Would it be too much to ask to put on some stronger buttons?!

Comment on Haute Couture Not For The Bourgeoisie by JOSEPHINE

JOSEPHINE — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:03:07 +0000

I LOVE THIS & WOULD SO WEAR IT, WELL DONE GALLIANO

Comment on The People of Walmart - The Politically Incorrect? by Trista

Trista — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:39:41 +0000

Thank you for saying it out loud and in print. Sometimes I think I’m the only one who is outright offended by peoples’ inability to dress decently, or to just put some thought into it. Your right on with “whatever happened to good manners?”, we see this in all aspects of society now, and it’s scary to no end.

Keep it up.

Comment on New Crowd Control Rules for H&M’s Jimmy Choo Collection by Dahlia

Dahlia — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:58:11 +0000

Hi Lilas,

All collaborations between top end designers and H&M are made by H&M standards, therefore the quality of the product (whether clothing, accessories, or shoes) are probably made in the European or Asian countries. Original Jimmy Choo shoes are Made in Italy, thus accounting for the hefty price tag, but the ones that will come out of H&M next weekend will probably be Made in China, thus the more “accessible” prices. Quality will definitely be downsized for this collection, so I’d be taking a risk of assuming if the Jimmy Choo shoes at H&M will be as comfortable.