Shoes!?! ... and other accessories

[love_the_life]

I do not understand Camilla fashion. I think the clothes remind me of Bali. There is a shop at Burnside Village. My local. Today I saw two very unattractive examples of their fashion. The first was a young girl who was wearing an outfit with the handkerchief hemline. Except it went up ridiculously high in front - think almost crotch level. Now these outfits float. And not always down. It was not a good look.

The second was one of their assistants. She was wearing the play suit style, long pants and top all in one. The fabric is thin. So even this girl who had a fabulous figure was walking with a significant kind of bottom jiggle because the fabric is so sheer. Or am I just getting old?

Should I answer that?

 

[Pushka]

Should I answer that?

Well. Maybe not. There are a couple of styles that are ok but mostly I think they look a bit weird.

 

[Pushka]

Well. Maybe not. There are a couple of styles that are ok but mostly I think they look a bit weird.

Good lord. They are freakin expensive to boot. These are sale prices!

 

[love_the_life]

Yeah, I am not enamoured by their designs. Maybe it's an age thing

 

[Flying mermaid]

Well. Maybe not. There are a couple of styles that are ok but mostly I think they look a bit weird.

I love them! I always look at all the styles every time I am in DJs - If I was 40 years younger would definitely buy some! I have toyed with buying a few for beach holidays, but have always thought a bit young...

 

[mrs.dr.ron]

I have a Camilla dress I bought years ago - before Oprah made her famous - it is a cotton jersey material and just a below the knee V neck dress - it is not wildly patterned, but as with all her clothes you cant wear it too often or people will say " there she is that that bloody dress again !!"

My two new favorite designers are Ted Baker - I buy the Tshirts and scarves/wraps and bags via Nordstroms sales

Womens Clothing | Designer Clothing for Women | Ted Baker

and House of Cannon - I buy the kimono jackets ( which look great with pants for flying !) and the matching scarves

 

[Flying mermaid]

I have loved Trelise Cooper for years and have quite a few, but once again starting to be a bit young....

Trelise Cooper

More and more these days I just buy Perri Cutten or Anthea Crawford - easy wear, no ironing.....

 

[Princess Fiona]

I love them! I always look at all the styles every time I am in DJs - If I was 40 years younger would definitely buy some! I have toyed with buying a few for beach holidays, but have always thought a bit young...

Me too, the round neck kaftans are beautiful and can be worn in multiple ways.

 

[Pushka]

Sigh. It's an age thing. Maybe I can remember the 60's too well.

 

[Flying mermaid]

Sigh. It's an age thing. Maybe I can remember the 60's too well.

i think that is why I like them - I spent most of my youth floating around in kaftans....

 

[Pushka]

i think that is why I like them - I spent most of my youth floating around in kaftans....

Ah. I was 14 in 1970. Saw the kaftans of my just slightly older peers. The sixties were a great decade. I feel like I missed out by 'that much' as I was too young to participate just observe.

 

[Bindibuys]

[FONT=&quot]Hot pants, along with mini skirts, might well be the 1960s greatest fashion gift to men. Launched by British fashion designer Mary Quant during the “Swinging London” scene of the mid-1960s, these super short shorts were fashionable until the early 1970s. They’re most glorious moment arguably came in 1971, when at the end of the year LIFE Magazine summed up the trend this way: “Hot Pants: A short but happy career.”
If we are going to re-live our fashion, I am going with kaftans.[/FONT]

 

[Pushka]

Hot pants. I remember a red polka set. Playsuit I think.

Remember I think knicker bockers? Now that was a travesty. In my teens ponchos were the go. Mum knitted me a mission brown ('70's fashion faux pas) one. I think I wore it once and is a reason why I haven't gone to ponchos this year.

 

[love_the_life]

Hot pants. I remember a red polka set. Playsuit I think.

Remember I think knicker bockers? Now that was a travesty. In my teens ponchos were the go. Mum knitted me a mission brown ('70's fashion faux pas) one. I think I wore it once and is a reason why I haven't gone to ponchos this year.

Very trendy!

In 1966 I had a grass green wool 'mini' (in that it was above the knee which was all this good Methodist girl was allowed) that my mother made me which I wore with brown ribbed tights and short boots - must have looked like a tree!

I was quite glamorous in 1970 in a silver lurex pantsuit which had a long maxi coat over the trousers, worn with black and silver striped jumper - quite the sophisticated miss (ha).

Ah those were the days, seem to remember some items of underwear were optional but don't think I could do it now :shock:

 

[Flying mermaid]

Very trendy!

In 1966 I had a grass green wool 'mini' (in that it was above the knee which was all this good Methodist girl was allowed) that my mother made me which I wore with brown ribbed tights and short boots - must have looked like a tree!

I was quite glamorous in 1970 in a silver lurex pantsuit which had a long maxi coat over the trousers, worn with black and silver striped jumper - quite the sophisticated miss (ha).

Ah those were the days, seem to remember some items of underwear were optional but don't think I could do it now :shock:

oh good grief -the memories . I had a long red velvet gilet in my last year of school - thought I was so sophisticated! Swanned around in minis and hot pants when I started Uni, but then moved to kaftans - much more suited to the protest movement . Can't remember when I abandoned my bra -fairly early on, but they came back with a vengence with maternity bras in my mid 30s. Anyway must return to the cooking - I have left Mr FM cleaning the lobster and prawns, while Dr FM makes blinis and then assembles the chicken, feta and apple sausage rolls -I needed a breather before returning to the fray. Happy Christmas

 

[Princess Fiona]

Oh Santa must have thought I was very good this year

 

[Pushka]

Oh Santa must have thought I was very good this year
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There is a name for the phenomena of recency/frequency. Something German sounding.
I can imagine you wearing that Princess.

 

[mrs.dr.ron]

Hot pants, along with mini skirts, might well be the 1960s greatest fashion gift to men. Launched by British fashion designer Mary Quant during the “Swinging London” scene of the mid-1960s, these super short shorts were fashionable until the early 1970s...................

I started work in 1967, hot pants and minis were my staple - loved Mary Quant and the make up - all the black eyeliner !! Twiggy ! I was as thin as her in those days - I only weighed 6 stone then ! I spent all my money at Merivale -

The Powerhouse’s site:Established by John and Merivale Hemmes, the landmark House of Merivale and clothing designed by Merivale revolutionised the Australian fashion scene. John and Merivale Hemmes were mavericks in Australian fashion. Modelled on London’s famous concept boutiques and catering to 18-25 year olds, the House of Merivale was the first specialty fashion boutique in Australia.
The House of Merivale was not just a shop; it was a phenomenon that significantly influenced a generation of young Australian’s attitude to shopping and the fashion experience. The House of Merivale was the place to go to for the latest trends in music, fashion and make-up and was the first store in Australia to sell the mini. The popularity of the boutique was such that teenagers would be lined up outside the door.


Then I started nursing in 1968 and had no money and I only earned $20 a week !!! Those were the days my friend ! This is where we all start singing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3KEhWTnWvE

 

[cove]

At 6 stone I can see how a doctor could sweep you off your feet mrs.dr.ron.....

 

[mrs.dr.ron]

SO I took dr.ron shopping at MBK in BKK yesterday ....... I picked out some great shoes for him to try ........... but I am afraid to say he would not co-operate !!!