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badmutha
09/18/09

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Wow. I wanna work for the Gap. Cause I can dream up ideas for clothes while I sleep.
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rednrowdy
09/18/09

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why does that picture of emma watson frighten me? she is a lovely young lady but that photo is so odd.
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sydbarrettsaves, emissary of hell
09/18/09

@rednrowdy: No one can look perfect all the time.
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rednrowdy
09/18/09

@sydbarrettsaves, emissary of hell: but that's the thing. she looks absolutely lovely - it's the angle that freaks me out.
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lilbobbytables
09/18/09

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Ok. Gaultier and Target is going to either be the BEST THING EVAR or the stuff of my most terrifying nightmares.
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Penny
09/18/09

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I continue to be dumbfounded by Leigh Lezark. Especially when I saw her in ads for....Tod's, was it? Not Tod's. Some preppy luxury brand, it was weird.
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LaFemme
09/18/09

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I don't care for all of these fashion lines that are supposed to help people or the environment. (Ha, that makes me sound terrible.)When you look at them closely they always seem to either donate a negligable amount of money, or are multi-million dollar ventures that provide work for 15 people, who will make 6 dollars a day instead of 3. They also always seem to be short on design or, as with the environmentally conscious ones, just super boring (a whole collection of beige natural linen anyone? 250 dollars a piece, please.)

I always wonder about say, racks and racks of EDUN merchandise marked down from 300 dollars to 10; is it even worth producing this collection so it can end up on a big rack at Filenes? Is it really generating a profit?
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lilbobbytables
09/18/09

@LaFemme: That is my complaint as well. I cannot afford expensive clothing, no matter how much I drool, and it can be tricksy to buy ethically and inexpensively. That is why I either want to a) make more of my own clothing, or b) bring back fig leaves.
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Penny
09/18/09

@LaFemme: They do donate a paltry amount, that's why I generally ignore them or any "product" meant to benefit an organization. Unless it's those cute UNICEF Christmas cards.
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Rare Affinity
09/18/09

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Instead of wearing tights embedded with crystals to get rid of cellulite, I find the flesh eating bug has faster and more long lasting results. Of course it does take away the whole flesh, but that is surely a small price to pay rather than be left with the truly disfiguring and shameful skin complaint that is cellulite.
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futuremouse
09/18/09

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Do you have a problem with buying too much shit? Buy my book on how not to buy shit.
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TheFormerJuneBronson
09/18/09

@futuremouse: But don't buy too little shit, or we'll all starve!
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badmutha
09/18/09

@futuremouse: Just don't buy really expensive shit, or you will just be blowing all your hard earned cash on shit. Which is, in a word, shitty.
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linnyt is a walking cliché
09/18/09

@futuremouse: i confess that i once bought a book about how to get rid of stuff and clutter. it is now clutter.
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textile_queen
09/18/09

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Emma...how could you taint my love for you with a celebrity fashion line!? My girl crush is crushed.
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lilbobbytables
09/18/09

@textile_queen: I preserve my girl crush by focusing on the fact that it is done ethically, and is also raising awareness about ethical/free trade clothing.
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Rare Affinity
09/18/09

@textile_queen: I am too old to understand the Emma Watson worship. She looks pretty in an expensive frock which, if it were not for appearing in the same film role, for years on end, she would never be able to afford to buy herself. She has brains and has chosen to go on to university like Lily Cole and a host of others and I applaud her for that in an age where far too often intelligence is sneered at. But other than that, I am bemused as to how she has gained her status as a fashion icon Maybe I might feel differently if I had actually watched any of the Harry Potter films. But the whole premise of the books left me cold.
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LaFemme
09/18/09

@Rare Affinity: 100% agreed. I don't get it. "Not an idiot" and "wears pretty clothes" is nice and all but it hardly makes me want to worship her...
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textile_queen
09/18/09

@Rare Affinity: @LaFemme: My crush mostly rests on the fact that she seems to be a very smart, practical girl who identifies as a feminist and plays one of my favorite characters. She also seems like she'd be a blast to hang out with. It all has very little to do with her as a fashion icon, although she is kind of adorable.

I know she is focusing on school now, but I do hope she continues acting and picks some very interesting roles. No hookers, victims or doormats for my Emma!
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Rare Affinity
09/18/09

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I suspect Lindsey really could do with the money from the Ungaro gig, unlike Paris or Madonna.
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N i s t h a
09/18/09

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...PRESCRIPTIVES IS SHUTTING DOWN?

nooooooooo, no no no. I better stock up then.
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la.donna.pietra
09/18/09

@N i s t h a: My thoughts exactly. The recession has officially hit my fashion sense.

(It hit a lot of other places before, but this is the first beauty/fashion closure I actually give a hang about, personally.)
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willwriteforfood
09/18/09

@la.donna.pietra: No no no no no! Dammit, I don't WANT to find another lipstick I love as much as my Prescriptives' Current Affair. I have never gotten more compliments on anything I wear more than I do for that lipstick.
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angryblackgurl
10/30/08

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I want this Palin madness to end, but I am not confident enough about this election to imagine a Palin free world...I cannot wait for this to be over!!

Blackie O?? That has peaked my limit on offensive!!
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Adora Belle Dearheart
10/30/08

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Out of the Closet in Alaska is the most stuck up consignment shop in Anchorage. Its weird, because it is basically a glorified value village with some local designers. I'm surprised that a Real American(TM) shops at such a elitist store.

Oh, and their shiet is EXPENSIVE for a consignment store. I once saw a SJP Bitten pants for 15.50. Eh? They sell new for like 7 bucks!
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FroderickFronkensteen
10/30/08

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Does ol' Sarah know that Out of the Closet benefits AIDS research? She's helping out those evil, choosy gays....we should pray for her.

I wish there were a font for sarcasm.
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Little Green Frog (Wise Latina)
10/30/08

@FroderickFronkensteen: Not only that, TMZ says that the chain sent a cease and desist letter to the store in AK to change its name, and they will be complying.

SP: a danger to small businesses' names!
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happysquid
10/30/08

@FroderickFronkensteen: I know! I keep on thinking of the incredibly fabulous OUT OF THE CLOSET store on Santa Monica blvd with its window displays...
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Crabby Cakes
10/30/08

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Good morning, Jezefriends. I was just day dreaming about that long ago time when things were simpler, nay- happier. The time before I knew the words "Sarah Palin." I know it's hard to remember those times, but think hard, and join me in my ignorant Sarah Palin-less bliss.

Ah, August. Who knew I'd miss you so?
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Hamsterpants
10/30/08

@Crabby Cakes: I was indeed a happier hamster when I thought Alaska was like "Northern Exposure" and I had no clue who the Pfailin was or that Alaska was crazy rapey.
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Penny
10/30/08

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Regarding Gap, my company (also a retailer) has done the same. First they told us we could only hold a certain amount of PTO. Then they asked us to "consider" taking unpaid time off. Next they decided on 5 days the office would be closed (all within a span of 3 months) and we would be REQUIRED to take it unpaid or as a vacation day. We just got an email last night telling us that there will be two more days in January. One, at the end of the fiscal year, so we can "enjoy a three day weekend before the beginning of the 2009 fiscal year."

Times are tough, folks.
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Crabby Cakes
10/30/08

@Archetype: Shite, my mom works at GapBody. I know they've been trying to convince her to take unpaid time off lately, but I didn't know it was this bad.
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Penny
10/30/08

@Crabby Cakes: Quite honestly, I am just happy to have a job. If that means I have to take an unpaid day off here and there, so be it. At first I was livid. But, retail has been hit HARD, and Q4 is making me nervous. There's a whole of desperation right now. I'd rather have this than collect unemployment, you know?

Trying to stay positive!
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belle TL
10/30/08

@Archetype: I shudder to think what the Christmas season is going to be like--I know I'm already planning a bunch of DIY gifts this year and avoiding the malls if I can help it except for small things.
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NefariousNewt
10/30/08

@Archetype: Count yourself lucky. The "outsourcing to save money" bug has bit and I'll be unemployed in two weeks or so.
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NefariousNewt
10/30/08

@bellethellama: I suspect the malls will be pretty quiet this Christmas -- no one will want to spend the money.
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Crabby Cakes
10/30/08

@Archetype: I know my mom feels the same way. She's been with the company in some form for 18 years. If she loses this job, she's really got no where else to go and my parents can't afford to live on my dads salary alone.
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Ratinski
10/30/08

@Archetype: Consulting's been hit hard too. My very small company has laid off three people and my boss is currently on 2 weeks of unpaid leave, on top of the one week of vacation she had already been taking.
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Lizawithazee
10/30/08

@bellethellama: Our family (adults - my parents and bros/sisters) have decided no gifts this year. We're traveling to be together for a nephew's wedding instead. And we have decided the grandkids and great-grandkids are drawing names amongst themselves so only one gift will need to be purchased per child.

This from a family that in the past has gone all out, especially with the children.
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Penny
10/30/08

@NefariousNewt, Democratic Poll Challenger: Malls have actually been crowded. Retailers are desperately trying to lure people in with sales.

@Crabby Cakes: She's in SF, no? At the very least, there are many retailers there. I have heard that retail is an industry in which healthy companies are poaching talent.

@Lizawithazee: My side of the family draws names and we spend $100. So easy.
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