gamavor Posted October 23, 2004 Report Share Posted October 23, 2004 http://www.netinfo.bg/?tid=40&oid=651442 http://i.dir.bg/cms.dir.bg/upictures/features/2004/10/22/8_KZCdLlF8dc1nUSU.jpg There are so many Armenians in the fashion industry, but I don't remember having topic about fashion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiner Posted October 23, 2004 Report Share Posted October 23, 2004 Well Gamavor, I don't know exactly in what context you meant for the topic to be, but if it's personal stuff I must say that I just realized that I definitely need some fashion sense (actually style). Cause before I always equated having style with being a preppy pretty boy dainty fake dumb***. But I was wrong cause now I realize you can (and definitely should) have style and still be genuine. The trick is incorporating your own personality and features into that style. I'm still working on it, it's a slow process. Before I refused to wear anything outside of Kmart and Target. Now, while I still wear a lot of Kmart/Target stuff, I am more open to other stuff. But I still have a long way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamavor Posted October 23, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2004 Before I refused to wear anything outside of Kmart and Target. Now, while I still wear a lot of Kmart/Target stuff, I am more open to other stuff. But I still have a long way to go. style_images/master/snapback.png Shiner you are fired!!! You Americans will never learn what style is. You are 1800 years behind! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kakachik77 Posted October 23, 2004 Report Share Posted October 23, 2004 Gamavor she looks just like me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamavor Posted October 23, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2004 So, when you said you are coming to Houston? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anileve Posted October 24, 2004 Report Share Posted October 24, 2004 (edited) I don't like when men wear sneakers or sweatshirts. Sneakers are for sports. Love men in sweaters which accentuate their shoulders and chest. Love men in shoes and loose fitting jeans which accentuate their bums. Indeed fashion is a form of self expression. I can certainly appreciate it, but despise when one becomes a slave to fashion. For example this year there was an explosive obsession with pink, I simply refused to wear or buy anything pink. "Aaaa you only have those shoes in black? If they were in pink I would have bought them." Give me a freaking break, you look like an elephant with pink feet and you can't even match them with most colors, so you are willing to buy them because the color is the trendy thing now. Phew. I think I just sounded like the girl from "Clueless." As if... Edit: Oh yeah, and who can say no to a tall man in a dark suit? (ala anoushik) Edited October 24, 2004 by anileve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sip Posted October 24, 2004 Report Share Posted October 24, 2004 (edited) http://shop.skechers.com/shop/productimages/largeImages/50167_GYBK.jpg About 99% of the time when I'm wearing shoes I'm in my sketchers ... in the last 5 years I have owned 4 identical pairs; well 2 dark ones and 2 grey ones and one pair is still untouched ... you never know when you may have to walk for miles or run after a beautiful woman who dropped her scarf. The rest of the time, I am either at a wedding/official party where I wear my shiney shoes, or in snow when I wear my snow boots. I can't really understand why people (esp women) would wear fancy shoes and then look like penguins while walking down the street. I usually find that comical rather than attractive. Edited October 24, 2004 by Seapahn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anileve Posted October 24, 2004 Report Share Posted October 24, 2004 shiney shoes.... style_images/master/snapback.png Jezuz, please tell me that you don't wear shiny shoes.... At least not one of those patent leather shoes with shiny buckles, that would be a magical scene. I am a sucker for high heels. I can run and walk a thousand miles in heels, and my walk thanks to them won me a few battles. High heels completely transform a woman's posture and her swagger. Also I have flat feet, so wearing flat shoes starts hurting after a while. What can I say, I am definitely a city girl. And Seap, chasing after women who drop scarves, wow how romantic, I can almost relate that to my mitten story, although yours radiates an image of a Fabio and bare shouldered woman with long waving in the wind hair. While mine...well blue rubber boots and a small mitten, I don't know if there is an image equal to that monstrosity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sip Posted October 24, 2004 Report Share Posted October 24, 2004 Well, just to be clear, I've never actually returned a scarf but I'm totally ready (shoe wise at least) if my scarf returning services are ever needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anileve Posted October 24, 2004 Report Share Posted October 24, 2004 You're still young my child, don't rush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azat Posted October 24, 2004 Report Share Posted October 24, 2004 Edit: Oh yeah, and who can say no to a tall man in a dark suit? (ala anoushik) style_images/master/snapback.png Blahhhh, isn't that like a dine a dozen? All the men in Manhattan are dressed like that. Blah(this is from a guy who use to wear suited to work and who probably has spend over 5K just on ties) Today you have to put a gun on my head to take a job where i have to wear a suit. Although dressing up once in a while is cool. Sipchik I dont think I have worn my snickers for 5-7 years. No joke. Well I guess that explains the weight gain too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormig Posted October 24, 2004 Report Share Posted October 24, 2004 I own very few pairs of shoes (and about as many sandals - they're an entirely different world onto their own). High heels are not for me. I think I've mentioned this before. Now that my cash flow has increased, I'm wondering if I should splurge a bit. Having no idea and lacking in the shoes department, I've been going for the craziest. Not so much so that I can have a different shoe for every outfit, but... Been wondering if I should get myself something like this "for emergencies" (without the red patterns, of course - am on my too-lazy-to-search day): http://www.threewisheslingerie.com/images/dragon.jpg This one is abso-friggin-lutely crazy: http://www.threewisheslingerie.com/images/natashablk.jpg BTW, Ani, can you trek up mountains and dredge through thick forest cover in high heels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anileve Posted October 24, 2004 Report Share Posted October 24, 2004 http://www.threewisheslingerie.com/images/dragon.jpg This one is abso-friggin-lutely crazy: http://www.threewisheslingerie.com/images/natashablk.jpg BTW, Ani, can you trek up mountains and dredge through thick forest cover in high heels? style_images/master/snapback.png First one is hot, second one is absolutely wild! I want to own a pair of those very high boots. Along with a corset and a whip. Well you know. Unless I was looking for Michael Vartan, what the heck would I be doing in the thick forest or trecking up the mountains. In difficult situations wedges do the trick. High heels is certainly a must to invest in, a serious power play if you ask me. Something about looking down at me feet and seeing spiky heels gives me a rush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anileve Posted October 24, 2004 Report Share Posted October 24, 2004 Blahhhh, isn't that like a dine a dozen? All the men in Manhattan are dressed like that. Blah(this is from a guy who use to wear suited to work and who probably has spend over 5K just on ties) Today you have to put a gun on my head to take a job where i have to wear a suit. Although dressing up once in a while is cool. Sipchik I dont think I have worn my snickers for 5-7 years. No joke. Well I guess that explains the weight gain too. style_images/master/snapback.png Applause for snicker deccay! Suits, you are right, but it's also how and who wears them, a very important factor. For it is not the suit that makes the man but a man that makes the suit. Some words of wisdom from an ignorant-high-heeled fashion expert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormig Posted October 24, 2004 Report Share Posted October 24, 2004 Unless I was looking for Michael Vartan, what the heck would I be doing in the thick forest or trecking up the mountains. style_images/master/snapback.png Go somewhere fun every weekend you can. Not to be misunderstood - I'm thinking of the second pair to go fishing. j/k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormig Posted October 24, 2004 Report Share Posted October 24, 2004 Texture-wise, I've been contemplating something more velvety than shiny leather... Whatcha think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anileve Posted October 24, 2004 Report Share Posted October 24, 2004 (edited) Texture-wise, I've been contemplating something more velvety than shiny leather... Whatcha think? style_images/master/snapback.png I've never been a huge fan of velvet, certain articles of clothing yes (which I will not mention) feel great on the skin. When it comes to high boots I go for leather, it's more glamorous and vampy. Fishing? Are we talking about "Fishing" or are we talking about fishing? If it's the former I say you couldn't have picked a better choice, although the vault is more of appropriate place to fish with such attire. If it's the latter, I guess you are planning to pierce the fish with those heels, an interesting technique I have to say. Edited October 24, 2004 by anileve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormig Posted October 24, 2004 Report Share Posted October 24, 2004 Oh dear. How to get out of this one? Thing is, I realise that the softer stuff looks blacker than leather with its luster does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anileve Posted October 24, 2004 Report Share Posted October 24, 2004 Luster is good when it's balanced by matte. For example, this is one of the costumes I was considering for Halloween, which will come in very handy for other occasions. http://store1.yimg.com/I/sirenssecrets_1813_12121855 Love those boots! I decided to go with the gangster outfit, but composed out of my own pieces. The hat, boots, stockings, suspenders, pinstripe miniskirt, red tie and a white shirt...oh and red lipstick. I have been a rather dark mode lately. Instead of the forest I will take a trip to the museum, theatre, a jazz club or a walk by the Central Park. My rough days, I'll take an evening in a bar over some buffalo wings and a bottle of cold beer with my high heels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormig Posted October 24, 2004 Report Share Posted October 24, 2004 Oh well... Guess I'll have to do some serious window-shopping first. Will keep you posted. (Hey, where have I heard that before?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anoushik Posted October 24, 2004 Report Share Posted October 24, 2004 For example this year there was an explosive obsession with pink, I simply refused to wear or buy anything pink. I can't stand those all pink jump suits that girls have been into recently. It makes one look like a bubble gum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anoushik Posted October 24, 2004 Report Share Posted October 24, 2004 ... Been wondering if I should get myself something like this "for emergencies" (without the red patterns, of course - am on my too-lazy-to-search day): http://www.threewisheslingerie.com/images/dragon.jpg This one is abso-friggin-lutely crazy: http://www.threewisheslingerie.com/images/natashablk.jpg style_images/master/snapback.png I never appreciated the high boots. Are they considered to be stylish? Aren't they outdated? As for high heels, I can take it if it's a platform, but stilletos and such I absolutely hate. But I've started to wear them more and more, thinking that it's time for me to get used to them and dress more professionally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormig Posted October 24, 2004 Report Share Posted October 24, 2004 I've taken care of the professional part. As long as they make noise, shoes don't make a difference, with or without heels. That being said, I'm considering that, if I do get something like that, it's got to be overkill to be worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xentuk Posted November 5, 2004 Report Share Posted November 5, 2004 For those interested, here's a sociological perspective on FASHION. According to Georg Simmel (social theorist), fashion derives from a basic tension specific to the social condition of the human being. On one hand, each of us has tendency to imitate others. On the other, we also have a tendency to distinguish ourselves from others. Undoubtedly, some of us tend more towards imitation (and thus to conformism) while others tend to distinction (and thus to eccentricity and dissidence), but fashion's flux needs both of these contradictory tendencies in order to work. Homo Sapiens are driven by two instincts (among others) - one pushing them to imitate their neighbours, the other pushing them to distinguish themselves. From one side, an individual tends to imitate others they admire. From the other, they tend to distinguish themselves from people towards whom they are indifferent or who they despise. For Simmel "... fashion represents nothing more than one of the many forms of life by the aid of which we seek to combine in uniform spheres of activity the tendency towards social equalization with the desire for individual differentiation and change." In each social relation there are two forces at work: one pushing us to bind ourselves to others through imitation, and another pushing us to unbind ourselves from others, to undo the social network, through distinction. But social life changes in so far as the balance between the socialising force and the de-socialising force is always unstable and provisional. Fashion is an example of the way in which actual social life always includes in some way its own opposite, an asocial life. As Kant said, society is based on ungesellige geselligkeit, "unsociable sociality". Now, the impulse to imitate - and thus to endure, to unify, to equalise - is not directed towards our neighbours: we imitate instead people who are, in one way or another, superior to us. From which follows the Simmelian principle, "... fashion ... is a product of class distinction ..." For fashion to exist, society must be stratified, some members must be perceived as inferior or superior - or simply as worthy or unworthy of being imitated. And as far as the "inferior one" imitates their direct "superior" and never vice versa, the conclusion is: "... fashion - i.e., the latest fashion [in social forms, apparel, aesthetic judgement, the whole style of human expression] - affects only the upper classes." For example, suppose some upper class girls begin to wear a new skirt designed by a prestigious couturier. Soon, the desire for lower class girls to imitate them will force the market to supply low-priced copies. Thus, moving down from one level to another, in a short space of time this skirt no longer distinguishes the upper class girls, since everyone is wearing cheap imitations. So the girls from the upper classes will once again have to look for something else to distinguish themselves, which will once again be imitated, and so the cycle will go on. ----------------------------------------------------------- I wonder ... do most of you use fashion to conform or to "rebel"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koko Posted November 30, 2004 Report Share Posted November 30, 2004 (edited) I thought id make a little contribuation to this thread... About shoes and high heels. the most important thing is not the high heels but that you feel comfortable walking in youre shoes. Now this might be easy to say. But always remember that when trying on shoes!! It is your actual walk that makes you look more beutiful. to feel comfortable and you are able to walk in them nicely. Edited November 30, 2004 by koko Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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