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By: Big Mama » The first annual, and perhaps only, Spring Fashion Fiesta

Big Mama » The first annual, and perhaps only, Spring Fashion Fiesta — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 10:49:33 +0000

[...] Edition 24: Fashion Friday [...]

By: Brickhouse

Brickhouse — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 16:06:46 +0000

I love Erin’s comment. I got a fortune cookie not too long ago that had an actual fortune in it (Not “You are very sweet.”), and I have it taped on my computer monitor.

It says, “It’s time to get moving. Your spirits will lift accordingly.” I’m trying to apply it to all aspects of my life, including fashion. I didn’t think I knew what I was doing, and I needed to lose some pounds, so I stated in the Frump Zone. After the fortune, I bought some new items, received a ton of compliments, and now I am hooked on fashion again. Back to the days of my youth. My new-found fashion confidence and my fortune cookie have also prompted me to start exercising, which means that I have lost some weight and get to buy new clothes.

I used to hate to spend the money on myself. I used to stuff a cookie in my mouth and think “I deserve this.” Now I purchase clothes that are a size smaller, and I think, “Now I really deserve this!”

By: Linda at 2nd Cup

Linda at 2nd Cup — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 00:35:48 +0000

Doesn’t everyone dress her pet in doll clothes?

By: cindi weber

cindi weber — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 22:43:41 +0000

1. this post has depressed me even more bc i went to gap thurs looking for a cute black dress to wear to a big party friday and. i. looked. like. a. big. black. cow. moo. so just what in the world am i supposed to do with the skinny mirror inference? pass the rocky road please.

2. fashion fiesta: you shd TOTALLY show everyone the order of the alamo court dresses…now there is a party dress! (i always wanted to be a duchess…but chose to buy a house with the money :>) )

get caroline some cascarones and take her to her grandparents.

VIVA FIESTA!
xo,
c

ps. long live chico’s sale rack!

By: fullheartandhands mama

fullheartandhands mama — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 22:25:06 +0000

Okay, and one more thing–am I the only one who thinks khakis are hard to do right? I think that for the most part, they are the most frumpy piece of clothing known to man, or woman as the case may be. Of course, this may be because I was forced to wear them for years as part of my school uniform, but still, I think they scream “frumpy” and I don’t care that GAP tries to say otherwise.

By: fullheartandhands mama

fullheartandhands mama — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 22:22:08 +0000

Great post and great advice. I love the idea of having a couple pairs of basic bottoms and many interchangeable tops. It saves time, money, and closet space. Plus, it makes getting dressed quick and easy.

Looking forward to the Fiesta. I minored in Spanish, and I think that your Spanish is better than mine.

By: angela

angela — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 13:14:14 +0000

I agree with you on the mirrors at Gap. I can’t tell you how many things I have returned because they didn’t fit or look good at home.

By: Suzie

Suzie — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 11:48:59 +0000

I believe there should be some sort of legislation on mirrors. Either all mirrors in the world should be skinny mirrors or they should all be normal. Maybe I’ll start a petition…

By: Ashley

Ashley — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 11:27:33 +0000

I have experienced the mirrors at the GAP and Banana Republic. I also agree with Moriah about Ann Taylor LOFT. I bought a pair of black capris for my honeymoon last May and they looked fabulous in the dressing room. When I put them on to show my darling new husband how fabulous his new wife was….the effect was so not the same. Talk about a kick in the teeth.

By: Michele

Michele — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 07:17:58 +0000

I, too, am bigger. I’m 5’6″ and 185. I used the same excuses for not buying, until I literally started running out of clothes to wear in public because they started tearing. I actually wore them out. The final nail in the coffin was when I sat down at work, and my pants ripped all the way up the behind. Thank God for long sweaters. That was my wakeup call – ’cause those pants were NOT too small. I sale hopped, got stuff in my current size. I felt so much better (and being the right size IS comfortable, if you go with the right fabrics) that I actually started wearing makeup and accessories again. I know I look “put together” regardless of the size, and that gives me confidence, and I’m not shying away into my frumpy attitude anymore. My shoulders were actually starting to slump. My bottom line? By the clothes that fit you NOW so you can feel good NOW. And then… If you DO lose weight… You get to buy more! Sales are our friends.