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You know I'm interested in how costuming conveys character and personality.
I loved the recent Flaneuse thread on the forum. In the above link, Sal has a fascinating exploration of how the way we wear the clothes tells a lot about personality and approach to life. Of course, of the two contrasting personalities and styles of Sherlock and Watson, I have an equal mix of both of their traits. This is one of the best articles on the subject I've ever read.

12 years ago

MuseumGal

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American Apparel is at it again (perhaps mildly NSFW):
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/.....10688.html

12 years ago

Inge

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Thanks very much Vildy and MuseumGal.
Vildy, I love Sherlock and his coat, can't wait to read what Sally's take on this series' wardrobe choices.
MuseumGal, the photos have been doing the rounds online. Curious to hear what the Huffington Post has to say about it.

12 years ago

Laurinda

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After Angie's post on her new specs last week I got to wondering why eyeglasses are so expensive in the US. I was shocked to learn that one Italian manufacturer, Luxottica, manufactures most designer eyeglass brands (Burberry, Bvlgari, Chanel, Chaps, Coach, DKNY, Gucci, Miu Miu, Oakley, Paul Smith, Polo, Prada, Ralph Lauren, Ray Ban, Tiffany, Tory Burch, Versace, Vogue) and also owns the major retailers (Lenscrafters, Pearle Vision, Sears Optical, Sunglass Hut, Target Optical, and others) and even the second largest vision insurer, Eyemed. (But not Walmart or Costco!) The best summary I could find is a transcript from a CBS News 60 Minutes show from 2012.

Sticker shock: Why are glasses so expensive?

12 years ago

Vildy

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I can't find the more detailed article I had read recently but here's a brief advisory not to donate old glasses and to give ten dollars instead. Basically, the donated glasses don't fit most people's eyes and the actual cost of new glasses, according to this article, is more like ten dollars. I think we overvalue the price of eyeglasses exactly because we are more accustomed to large price tags for stylish frames (that we don't realize are mostly made by the same company, according to Laurinda's link).
http://www.revoptom.com/content/c/33517/

12 years ago

Anonymous

The Wall Street Journal reports that Citizen's of Humanity is going to release a 20 piece collection based on past jean styles:
http://online.wsj.com/news/art.....ifestyle_5
They are based on styles from the 40's through the 90's and many re higher rise and roomy.

12 years ago

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A sewing blog, Coletterie, has begun a Wardrobe Architect series that looks like it will be fun to follow, even for those who don't sew. So far, there's been an introductory post and the first prompt. I love anything that looks at the process of thoughtful wardrobe building!

12 years ago

Inge

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Thanks for chiming in about the specs, Vildy. And thank you Laurinda, Joy and E for the links. Off to peruse the articles.

12 years ago

krishnidoux

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Two suggestions this week:

First, this article from The Gardian stating that learning languages is Fashion industry's latest thing:
http://www.theguardian.com/edu.....n-industry

Then this catchy song. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCBx6kZfULI "On est né nu" (we're born naked). I know it's in French, but it's about the business of getting dressed and dressing up, with a smile. I think it's the best song to listen to while either getting dressed in the morning or putting outfits together. I have translated the lyrics here.

12 years ago

April

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I love this post from Sal about closet organization: http://www.alreadypretty.com/2.....-cons.html "Pros and cons"? Who knew there were cons? I really appreciate Sal's ability to see more than one side to an issue.

12 years ago

Alecia

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Another reason to admire Cate Blanchette. Love her reaction to the camera here: http://www.policymic.com/artic.....o-the-guys

Also made me contemplate how my love of looking at the dresses might contribute to this weird, objectifying camera gaze.

12 years ago

Inge

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Krish, I love that we both love languages I had that exact Guardian link stashed away for a Link Love post too. High five. I'll use the Guardian one this week, and keep the song for next week if that's alright with you.

April, Angie and you are on the same wavelength, as she also pointed Sally's post out to me:-)

Alecia, I loved Cate's reaction. And you make a very good point.

Thank you so much for these brilliant links.

12 years ago

Inge

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