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poorandweird
on December 28
ahhh the belt issue is one that annoys me no end! thanks for the blog, it made me giggle.
ahhh the belt issue is one that annoys me no end! thanks for the blog, it made me giggle.
mme_brassens
on September 25
I like cropped shrugs but only with certain strap dresses. What I hate right now is oversized cardigans, especially the too-thin-to-be-of-any-use-against-cold ones. If you visit Spain -that's where I'm from- in the next 5 years, I guess you will still see those boots everywhere, combined with miniskirts and massive amounts of gold jewelery. Yuck.
I like cropped shrugs but only with certain strap dresses. What I hate right now is oversized cardigans, especially the too-thin-to-be-of-any-use-against-cold ones. If you visit Spain -that's where I'm from- in the next 5 years, I guess you will still see those boots everywhere, combined with miniskirts and massive amounts of gold jewelery. Yuck.
MissJuice
on August 19
I'm going to have to speak out in defence of the belts over shirts. As a girl with a bit of a chest, fitted shirts and high waisted skirts emphasize the size of the bust in a way that makes me feel a bit uncomfortable. Looser shirts will hang down over the widest part and make the waist look much bigger then it is. A belt or sash aleviates this effect.
I'm going to have to speak out in defence of the belts over shirts. As a girl with a bit of a chest, fitted shirts and high waisted skirts emphasize the size of the bust in a way that makes me feel a bit uncomfortable. Looser shirts will hang down over the widest part and make the waist look much bigger then it is. A belt or sash aleviates this effect.
EverybodyIsUgly
on August 16
Oh yes, I was considering putting up the "people who wear hoodies like a shirt but it's really not a shirt" thing too
Oh yes, I was considering putting up the "people who wear hoodies like a shirt but it's really not a shirt" thing too
agooddictator
on August 16
The Pouchette-- it's like they were made for "azn babies." These replaced backpacks at school...back when I was in eighth grade.
The Pouchette-- it's like they were made for "azn babies." These replaced backpacks at school...back when I was in eighth grade.
Tali
on August 14
i mean i think people do the belt over the shirt thing to try to "accentuate their waist"..im not sticking up for it, just trying to understand it..shrugs are dumb. esp short sleeves ones. but once again i think the idea was to elongate the torso and probably cover your outfit WITHOUT covering your outfit...which never makes sense.
i mean i think people do the belt over the shirt thing to try to "accentuate their waist"..im not sticking up for it, just trying to understand it..shrugs are dumb. esp short sleeves ones. but once again i think the idea was to elongate the torso and probably cover your outfit WITHOUT covering your outfit...which never makes sense.
EverybodyIsUgly
on August 14
Good point. Although I suppose some appropriate darting would serve the same function. I also dont understand why one wouldn't just wear something highwaisted and belt the skirt. Not the shirt. *shrugs*. No pun intended.
Good point. Although I suppose some appropriate darting would serve the same function. I also dont understand why one wouldn't just wear something highwaisted and belt the skirt. Not the shirt. *shrugs*. No pun intended.
LadySmaggle
on August 14
look, I'm inclined to agree with all but the shrug. I find shrugs are great for not ruining an awesome outfit because you're cold. Although I prefer softer cardigans not quite so sturctured.
look, I'm inclined to agree with all but the shrug. I find shrugs are great for not ruining an awesome outfit because you're cold. Although I prefer softer cardigans not quite so sturctured.
SteelCloset
on August 14
I thought all girls boots came in the pointed stiletto variety. The other option is military boots? I agree with the cropped shrug. Have you ever seen those cropped hoodies? Haha. And I the belt over the shirt thing is supposed to create a slimming effect. I guess it only works if the shirt is kinda big. And for clutches? I dunno. Why have purses, says the men.
I thought all girls boots came in the pointed stiletto variety. The other option is military boots? I agree with the cropped shrug. Have you ever seen those cropped hoodies? Haha. And I the belt over the shirt thing is supposed to create a slimming effect. I guess it only works if the shirt is kinda big. And for clutches? I dunno. Why have purses, says the men.
Maddi
on August 14
I so agree with you, I think sadly enough these people really dont know better, or they have too many of these kind of dressers around them and they get kinda brainwashed from it. I used to be afraid to become like that when I lived in a spanish city overcrowded with them..The brands have to keep making it(I talk about the pointy shoes and the bags especially)because they are the bestsellers..
I so agree with you, I think sadly enough these people really dont know better, or they have too many of these kind of dressers around them and they get kinda brainwashed from it. I used to be afraid to become like that when I lived in a spanish city overcrowded with them..The brands have to keep making it(I talk about the pointy shoes and the bags especially)because they are the bestsellers..
EverybodyIsUgly
on August 14
Yes. Imo it works both ways. Many people behave like this, but hopefully they do it with trends that are flattering on the body.
Yes. Imo it works both ways. Many people behave like this, but hopefully they do it with trends that are flattering on the body.
prettypirate
on August 14
are you all saying that if one of these things was the "NEW" super trend at any time, you would still hate it? I'm not saying any of these things are great or not, but In my opinion this site is really trendy and if one of these things became ultra trendy, I think it would be a whole different story. And yes that is just my humble opinion. I still enjoy pointy shoes, but in the right way.
are you all saying that if one of these things was the "NEW" super trend at any time, you would still hate it? I'm not saying any of these things are great or not, but In my opinion this site is really trendy and if one of these things became ultra trendy, I think it would be a whole different story. And yes that is just my humble opinion. I still enjoy pointy shoes, but in the right way.
EverybodyIsUgly
on August 14
Yes. And I believe these were all "new" trends at one point. And I found them unattractive then as well. Not all trends are meant to be embraced.
Yes. And I believe these were all "new" trends at one point. And I found them unattractive then as well. Not all trends are meant to be embraced.
thesundaybest
on August 14
Brilliant. But you forgot to coordinate it into an outfit. Cropped shrug + t-shirt two sizes too small + sweatpants with band turned over + Uggs = priceless.
Brilliant. But you forgot to coordinate it into an outfit. Cropped shrug + t-shirt two sizes too small + sweatpants with band turned over + Uggs = priceless.
Maeko
on August 14
UGH. The quintessential So-Cal outfit a la Paris, LC, and awful stupid girls who tan too much and look like they OD'd on beta carotene.
UGH. The quintessential So-Cal outfit a la Paris, LC, and awful stupid girls who tan too much and look like they OD'd on beta carotene.
Le_Trix
on August 14
also, I've seen a woman wearing the woven shirt with attatched self belt at the waist that was wearing denim with... another belt. DOUBLE BELTING!!?? One at the waist and one at the hips. WHY-IIIEEEE?!? Hahaha... well at least is makes me feel really good about myself as I judge silently... (evil)
also, I've seen a woman wearing the woven shirt with attatched self belt at the waist that was wearing denim with... another belt. DOUBLE BELTING!!?? One at the waist and one at the hips. WHY-IIIEEEE?!? Hahaha... well at least is makes me feel really good about myself as I judge silently... (evil)
Le_Trix
on August 14
to understand my wording or to understand how this could happen? Essentially a woman was wearing a woven shirt like the one pictured above (that has a self belt) THEN she was wearing a pair of jeans that (I can only guess) required a belt. So we had a belt at the waist AND a belt on the pants. DOUBLE BELTING!
to understand my wording or to understand how this could happen? Essentially a woman was wearing a woven shirt like the one pictured above (that has a self belt) THEN she was wearing a pair of jeans that (I can only guess) required a belt. So we had a belt at the waist AND a belt on the pants. DOUBLE BELTING!
Le_Trix
on August 14
I'm not kidding. I read this post and moments later walked into my work hallway only to see... BAM!!! .... a girl I work with walk by wearing the LV pouchette!! I almost spit my coffee everywhere. As for using this bag to carry make-up? It's sooo small for even that!!! Poor little itty bitty baby bag.
I'm not kidding. I read this post and moments later walked into my work hallway only to see... BAM!!! .... a girl I work with walk by wearing the LV pouchette!! I almost spit my coffee everywhere. As for using this bag to carry make-up? It's sooo small for even that!!! Poor little itty bitty baby bag.
EverybodyIsUgly
on August 14
lol GOOD. Im glad this happened. Actually, that was exactly the type of thing I had in mind when I made this.
lol GOOD. Im glad this happened. Actually, that was exactly the type of thing I had in mind when I made this.
withmuchaplomb
on August 14
God I agree with everything. Especially the boots! I hate pointy toe boots like that, hate them! And all cropped things should be burned.
God I agree with everything. Especially the boots! I hate pointy toe boots like that, hate them! And all cropped things should be burned.
cadburyhero
on August 14
does belt over dress/tunic count? haha! cos some of my dresses aren't body-hugging and they tend to make me look like 'paper'!
does belt over dress/tunic count? haha! cos some of my dresses aren't body-hugging and they tend to make me look like 'paper'!
princessMLim
on August 14
hahaha. pouchettes as bag? really. WTF. i guess it's the closest thing to a designer handbag they could afford so they try to make it work. KIDDING. haha but seriously, im just kidding. hehe but it's really a supernono
hahaha. pouchettes as bag? really. WTF. i guess it's the closest thing to a designer handbag they could afford so they try to make it work. KIDDING. haha but seriously, im just kidding. hehe but it's really a supernono
evie
on August 14
here i was thinking that i sometimes use a skinny belt over my top but yes, with a skirt because it kinda provides a nicer silhouette when i don't want to tuck the shirt in
here i was thinking that i sometimes use a skinny belt over my top but yes, with a skirt because it kinda provides a nicer silhouette when i don't want to tuck the shirt in
EverybodyIsUgly
on August 14
My friend and I were discussing it. It might be ok w/ skirt, but with jeans it just makes no sense.
My friend and I were discussing it. It might be ok w/ skirt, but with jeans it just makes no sense.
itsTheJourney
on August 14
I agree 100%! (man those boots are ugly :S) and congrats to actually remembering about Chumbawumba :P
I agree 100%! (man those boots are ugly :S) and congrats to actually remembering about Chumbawumba :P
anitadb
on August 14
ok.. *deep breath* i have to come out. I wear crocs. To work. I know, i know, it's horrible. I thought i could have stopped anytime, but i can't. At least not alone. I think i need a rehab.
ok.. *deep breath* i have to come out. I wear crocs. To work. I know, i know, it's horrible. I thought i could have stopped anytime, but i can't. At least not alone. I think i need a rehab.
Tali
on August 14
hmmm. take a trip to north cackatacky. You'll see a lifetimes worth of the beloved crocs. Oh not to mention the burbs in NY.
hmmm. take a trip to north cackatacky. You'll see a lifetimes worth of the beloved crocs. Oh not to mention the burbs in NY.
EverybodyIsUgly
on August 14
Yeah, I tried to find things that people actually wear all the time. I don't see people wearing things like Crocs (except for old men) too much. So its so easy to hate on.
Yeah, I tried to find things that people actually wear all the time. I don't see people wearing things like Crocs (except for old men) too much. So its so easy to hate on.
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WTF: Things I don't understand
Aug 14, 2008
Welcome to episode one of “WTF” aka things I don’t understand.
So every site and their mom has something like this and the list includes: Uggs, crocs, yadda, yadda. I mean it’s pretty standard to hate on these things so there’s no real argument here.
At EIU we like to push the limits. These are things that I actually see a lot of people wearing – and they think it’s fashionable – But I just don’t understand why they would. Please feel free to explain (yell) at me as you wish.
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Pointed toe stiletto boots – In 2001 it was considered cool to dress like Paris Hilton and wear pointed toe boots with cropped shrugs and jeans tucked in. In 2001 it was also considered cool to listen to the that Chumbawumba song. Dayum Gina, it’s 2008.
Cropped shrugs – A great way to make your torso look long and everything else look short. It also seems to attract a large amount of attention to your stomach – a look I’m sure people were going for. Hey your jacket’s too small.
Belt over shirt that doesn’t need a belt – What? You’re already wearing a shirt.
Pouch as handbag – People who wear these little pouchettes like bags look like they have something coming out of their armpit. If it stands to have your deodorant rub off on it, it probably wasn’t meant to be there. I think this was created for makeup.
