You know, it's funny. We went to war never looking to come back, but it's the real world I couldn't survive.

Tracy ,'The Message'


Natter 60: Gone In 60 Seconds  

Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.


Kathy A - Aug 15, 2008 10:28:56 am PDT #3530 of 10003
We're very stretchy. - Connie Neil

What a coincidence--I just sold a copy of Erotomania at the bookstore last night (I recognized that cover).

In local real estate news, boy, are prices dropping like a rock around here! I just did another search for 2+BR townhouses for under $175K, and not only found a few more than two weeks ago, but a few of the units that were in my initial search have dropped from $150-160K to the $125K range. Short sale pressures will do that, I guess.


juliana - Aug 15, 2008 10:30:40 am PDT #3531 of 10003
I’d be lying if I didn’t say that I miss them all tonight…

damn...I wonder if they'll even be available here.

I think they'll be selling these online, too, which is a first. However, you're going to get a lot of people snapping them up and then re-selling them on eBay for triple the price (happened with Cavalli - I think within an hour of the collection going live).

If Jilli needs, I'll probably be making a run down to our H&M on the day - I could pick up something for you, too. I fear no crazed fashionista.


Steph L. - Aug 15, 2008 10:42:20 am PDT #3532 of 10003
I look more rad than Lutheranism

Commes de Garcons designs for H&M. Just... wow.

Uh. Huh. I do NOT get fashion.

For instance, I have never seen a woman wear pants like this: [link] except back in high school when we flipped our sweatshirts upsidedown and wore them as leggings under our uniform skirts to piss off the nuns.

But -- those pants! They're not flattering. What am I not getting?


Burrell - Aug 15, 2008 10:47:36 am PDT #3533 of 10003
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!

Uh. Huh. I do NOT get fashion.

Try not to let the hair and make-up distract you. Or the saggy-knee jodhpurs. That said, I think the only two pieces I really like are the pea coat and the dress, but they are both lovely.


juliana - Aug 15, 2008 10:50:27 am PDT #3534 of 10003
I’d be lying if I didn’t say that I miss them all tonight…

That said, I think the only two pieces I really like are the pea coat and the dress, but they are both lovely.

Those are what I like - the rest is too conceptual for me. (And I don't even know that I'd wear the dress, but I'd rock the coat.)


Kristen - Aug 15, 2008 10:56:48 am PDT #3535 of 10003

That said, I think the only two pieces I really like are the pea coat and the dress, but they are both lovely.

I think I also like the black zippered jacket but would need to see it in person to be sure. I really like the pea coat but then I realized it's nearly identical to a trench I own, just in a heavier fabric.


lisah - Aug 15, 2008 11:03:51 am PDT #3536 of 10003
Punishingly Intricate

If Jilli needs, I'll probably be making a run down to our H&M on the day - I could pick up something for you, too. I fear no crazed fashionista.

hah! Thanks! With H & M I never know about sizing though. I always have to try on.

But -- those pants! They're not flattering. What am I not getting?

hah! yeah a dropped crotch is not flattering on anyone. I love the color palette and the polka dots and the dress & jacket that juliana liked too.

And I just like the idea of high-end designers making things that are affordable to the hoi polloi.

In other news of things I like! New pastry restaurant opening in my 'hood this weekend!!!

[link]


sarameg - Aug 15, 2008 11:06:25 am PDT #3537 of 10003

Did Dangerously Delicious Pies ever open?


lisah - Aug 15, 2008 11:09:07 am PDT #3538 of 10003
Punishingly Intricate

Did Dangerously Delicious Pies ever open?

It is open. I have...opinions about it. I think his sweet pies are too sweet. Except for the fruit ones. But he only was offering apple the night I went in and i really think he should have seasonal fruit pies! Come on! It's berry season!

but the apple pie was delicious as was the chicken pie I had (although cold in the middle, it reheated nicely though).


brenda m - Aug 15, 2008 11:22:38 am PDT #3539 of 10003
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there

Okay, this is hysterical. The perils of parenting a young Star Wars fanatic: [link]