Fashion chat- Dressed up or down??? All welcome!!

teabythesea

Welcome Rainbow! We're not as !!!!!y as school girls

Caroline73_2

goanmad wrote: »

PirateFairy - My friends and I often decry the lack of ingenuity and individuality in the "younger generation's" dress sense.
In the late 70's and early 80's when we were first into clothes there weren't many cheap high street shops (just Chelsea Girl and C&A) so unless you wanted to look like every other girl you had to learn to get inventive with the sewing machine and second-hand stuff, hence the punk and New Romantic movements. It's so refreshing to see a younger person dressed imaginatively!

I know what you mean despite me being an unimaginative dresser. For me I blame indie and grunge era, where we all wore jeans/leggings with plaid shirts or band t shirts and army/dm boots. It was either that or girlie which I didn't do. I am still having trouble moving on:rotfl:

mommyme wrote: »

lol - well i have a mini collection of shoes but strut my stuff in trainers lol

Ok - what abot this http://www.dorothyperkins.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=true&catalogId=20552&storeId=12552&categoryId=145936&parent_category_rn=88619&productId=1470518&langId=-1 with Dark Jeans and knee boots?

I like that. I do think separates is a good idea - but I think you are a bit like me and need a bit of confidence so a ready made outfit is ideal for now. It's a bit like the dress cardi combo I had on my blog a few weeks ago.

retro_bluebell wrote: »

Ive signed up for a blog mwahahahah! But have nothing on it yet...nor are Im sure of the title...but hey Ive signed up! lol

Yay! I'm only a few weeks in. I find reading everyone else far more time consuming than writing mine.

Got my new shoes - £12! Bargain!

daisybella

Caroline, £12 is a total bargain, do we get photos?

Magpye

Welcome rainbow Heehee it's nothing like school honest! If I ever feel brave I will show you all what I looked like at 16, definitely NOT trendy (and still not trendy if I'm honest!)

Caroline - I did the plaid and jeans thing too, but was happiest when dressing 'weird' as everyone called it... then I began to worry about what people thought... and now I'm back to just not caring!

Caroline73_2

daisybella wrote: »

Caroline, £12 is a total bargain, do we get photos?

http://direct2ufootwear.co.uk/popup_image.php?pID=4017&image=3&osCsid=4psns9vaabda6ehhrm7nhgjgg6

A bit cheaper on the net, but nevermind. I've got an outfit planned around them tomorrow. Everything will be chazza except accessories!

daisybella

ooh I like

piratefairy

OMG! £12?!?!?!
They were selling the Shelleys version of these for £69 in one of the shoe shops in my town (I can't see the labels on these ones)..I was almost tempted by the bluey version..but not for that much lol..

Caroline73_2

They are actually quite a good leather imitation too. I can't wait to wear them tomorrow!

piratefairy

They're a fab bargain Caroline - well done!

http://www.asos.com/Shellys/Shellys-Rosebud-Detail-Heeled-Court/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=467765&cid=6992&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=20&sort=-1&clr=Red - think they must be last season..but told ya..

moonbabe58

those shoes are lovely caroline! and such a bargain!