Ok, I don't know how to phrase this correctly but hopefully some of you will see where I am coming from. I was just sitting here browsing the F+B forum and realised how preoccupied some people are with fashion details. Things like getting things exactly matching, asking whether shoes are a bit too high/colourful, whether some kinds of fashion are last-season/make you too mature/young/fat/doesn't go with blue eyes, whatever, and it's actually pretty bizarre. Not that it's a bad thing, as I think I've fallen for it a bit too; I never used to care that much about fashion but very occasionally I do end up thinking what people on TSR would say when I'm making a purchase. Not only that but I seem to end up buying WAY more because of recommendations I see and links to online stores!
Step out into the real world and no one cares that much about colour coordination or whether this or that cardi *really* goes with that top. Maybe they do and I've just not realised. But especially men, I find, are completely obvlivious to what is going on when we are panicking over the consistencies of our wardrobe. Maybe girls are always like this to some extent (and some guys too) but I really feel that TSR makes it so easy to go overboard with what we think looks nice and ultimately what we think is necessary.
Don't get me wrong, I love to hear TSR's opinions but I do think that it may have changed people somewhat with how they regard fashion and their general shopping lifestyle.
i buy a few more things online and there was a faaaabulous costume jewellery site linked on here which i'm getting a necklace of crystal bugs from in summer (:
i don't think i've particularly changed lol
i just have more ideas
i think the people who frequent the F+B already think a lot about their appearance so not really made them that much more conscious
i get where you're coming from. I think part of it is that when you're presented with something and asked 'does <x> go with <y>?' you actually think about it, whereas if you pass someone in the street you don't think about it like that (well some people might), you don't tend to focus that much on what they're wearing.
I don't think it's changed me. I still shop the same and wear the same stuff. though i partake a lot more than i thought i would. sometimes it's nice to have a second opinion.
Oh, I am soooooo much more concious about what I wear thanks to F&B. I was always quite an artistic person but weight gain and general "i don't care-ness" meant I started off uni as a frump. Although losing weight helped, F&B made me sort of hone in on my own personal style and develop my taste. There are a few people on here who have a similar taste to myself or just have imo really good style and I am always curious to see what they might think of my acquisitions. At the same time you also sometimes see what people have bought and realise what *not* to buy.
I like being co-ordinated and dressed as well as time and finances allow me primarily because it makes me feel good. I don't look at a dress and think 'will guys like it?' I'll wear something because it compiments my figure and personal style...and if you can wear something with confidence and flair, people will automatically think 'ooo'.
Not really. Mainly because 90% of the girls who post are either about 16, way too indie or just have pretty weird tastes.
But sometimes I'll check out a site/shop or product someone recomends if I've not heard of it before.
if you can wear something with confidence and flair, people will automatically think 'ooo'.
I agree with this, but I'd add that: 1) the thing worn actually has to look nice! - a bin liner worn with flair is still a bin liner; and 2) what I always say: clothing is about enhancing, and wearing it with flair/confidence is about emphasising even more; but in the end it's the looks underneath that count - a girl should look the hottest and attract the most 'ooo's when she's naked .
It hasn't changed me, I'm still as gobsmacked as I was when I first joined after seeing how many people need opinions on what they've bought, from other TSR users. It STILL amazes me!
Step out into the real world and no one cares that much about colour coordination or whether this or that cardi *really* goes with that top. Maybe they do and I've just not realised. But especially men, I find, are completely obvlivious to what is going on when we are panicking over the consistencies of our wardrobe. Maybe girls are always like this to some extent (and some guys too) but I really feel that TSR makes it so easy to go overboard with what we think looks nice and ultimately what we think is necessary.
I find people do care. Not in a way that they would come up to you to comment, or that they would not be your friend should you become acquainted, but they do notice. If I see someone wearing something obviously hideous/rubbish colours/wrong shape/stupid matching I do notice, and if its bad enough I'll mention it to my boyfriend, who most often says he was thinking about the exactly same thing. People do notice, but obviously if its the case of complete strangers you wouldn't care.
Regarding whether F&B has changed me... No. I frequent this place because to some extent I do care about appearance. I think you notice a larger emphasis on fashion just because, well it is F&B so people who come here either have a question on those areas or just generally care about fashion, not that "peer pressure" etc has changed them.
i buy a few more things online and there was a faaaabulous costume jewellery site linked on here which i'm getting a necklace of crystal bugs from in summer (:
although i dont follow fashion at all or take on any of the fashion/beauty tips on here... i have become quite interested in fashion as a form of expression..
It hasn't changed me, I'm still as gobsmacked as I was when I first joined after seeing how many people need opinions on what they've bought, from other TSR users. It STILL amazes me!
No offence but your pretentiousness in almost every of your posts is what amazes me.
Erm, yes and no really. I never used to be that bothered about fashion and beauty, but now i am more than ever. My mum commented on my obsession this morning, constantly asking if this or that looks nice etc.
I genuinely like this fact though, as i look so much better than i did, my make up is now right for my skin, and i'm experimenting more with colours. I know my skin type, i moisturise without fail now, i exfoliate. I feel more confident in myself and the way i look. The bad thing is the fact i've been drawn into it...but i'd never be the sort to go for fake tans at salons or go for manicures. I'm not as bothered about fashion, i wear what i like, but it has taught me to be more individual, sort of encouraging me to wear what i wear. I wear more skirts nowadays, but that's mainly from starting uni and not caring as much about the way i look.
Nah, not at all. I don't really read for advice or anything, nor do I post to give it (well, I have on the odd occasion, but I don't really have that much advice to give). The only person I've ever got advice from is my sister really, lol.
Just reminds me that 'men' who are into 'fashion' are those ******s I see on the highstreet with Palestinian scarves, ripped jeans and hair obscuring their vision.
Ok, I don't know how to phrase this correctly but hopefully some of you will see where I am coming from. I was just sitting here browsing the F+B forum and realised how preoccupied some people are with fashion details. Things like getting things exactly matching, asking whether shoes are a bit too high/colourful, whether some kinds of fashion are last-season/make you too mature/young/fat/doesn't go with blue eyes, whatever, and it's actually pretty bizarre. Not that it's a bad thing, as I think I've fallen for it a bit too; I never used to care that much about fashion but very occasionally I do end up thinking what people on TSR would say when I'm making a purchase. Not only that but I seem to end up buying WAY more because of recommendations I see and links to online stores!
Step out into the real world and no one cares that much about colour coordination or whether this or that cardi *really* goes with that top. Maybe they do and I've just not realised. But especially men, I find, are completely obvlivious to what is going on when we are panicking over the consistencies of our wardrobe. Maybe girls are always like this to some extent (and some guys too) but I really feel that TSR makes it so easy to go overboard with what we think looks nice and ultimately what we think is necessary.
Don't get me wrong, I love to hear TSR's opinions but I do think that it may have changed people somewhat with how they regard fashion and their general shopping lifestyle.
Any thoughts?
I don't think men would ever look at a woman and go: OMG , she's so stylish, her cardi works so well with that top and the shoes are just the right shade of blue to make her blond hair look great, bla bla bla.
i think it's a subconscious thing. You look better for it all, but just like with really well done, subtle make-up, people won't scream out: she's wearing rouge! More like: her complexion looks really nice today , not know it's due to using blusher though. (when it's obvious someone used blusher i think it looks crap).
That's why style can be so difficult. If you don't want to wear some stunning item of clothing that for every day is just inappropriately flashy, you have to know what little tricks will make you look gorgeous without it being obvious.
So yeah, I want to be one of the girls who looks good wearing simple clothes and all these details do make a massive difference. I never used to be totally rubbish at clothes. I used to go and buy lots from fashionable stores - but i still looked like I had no idea about style (because I didn't, never thought about an outfit combination, only thought about individual pieces)! Now, I buy slightly different stuff, but still casual most of the time, but it actually works really well for me and looks good! TSR is helping me work out what looks good and what doesn't where before I had no clue and I really do think I look so much better for all the make up and style tips on this forum and my boyfriend does too!
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, she's so stylish, her cardi works so well with that top and the shoes are just the right shade of blue to make her blond hair look great, bla bla bla.
