tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1338566773986145305.post6831934824777986499..comments2024-03-25T16:29:39.343-04:00Comments on Shoe Daydreams: Fashion Forward?Poochiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08167548594949831865noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1338566773986145305.post-68865251992757571572010-03-02T04:36:42.284-05:002010-03-02T04:36:42.284-05:00Echoing what everyone else said, I also think that...Echoing what everyone else said, I also think that when you wear something bright and fun, it does attract attention, but perhaps also a bit of jealousy? It seems people in general are afraid of color and pattern, so when someone pulls it off brilliantly (like you), it's kind of like "Oh, the AUDACITY to wear color! Pattern! How dare she?!" And that's at any age. Even though that kind of attention isn't what the wearer intended, it happens, hence the semi-snarky comments, e.g., people calling Lara "Barbarella" when she wore her aqua mini dress.<br /><br />And that kind of sucks because there are SO many beautiful patterns and colors to try on, even in small doses. In my opinion, it's kind of necessary to throw in colors when you live in a dreary place. I live in Newcastle, England at the moment, which is such a stark contrast to Southern California, both in terms of weather and fashion. The office is often a sea of black and grey. *Yawn* Bo-RING. Sure, some days black/grey is easy, but when it's grey outside, who wants more grey inside? Anyway, that's my two cents, and it would be great if people were a wee bit more adventurous.Robohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15988334904810317954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1338566773986145305.post-28591975958601484112010-02-26T23:20:27.124-05:002010-02-26T23:20:27.124-05:00A good point.A good point.Blackberryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10657741124964205161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1338566773986145305.post-56297566757964354692010-02-26T18:06:59.685-05:002010-02-26T18:06:59.685-05:00I was thinking about might fall under non-age appr...I was thinking about might fall under non-age appropriate tights, maybe red thigh-his or fishnets. Not really about the color, but the style tho.Vyquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05103468911463708957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1338566773986145305.post-89744447923567537502010-02-25T21:04:46.872-05:002010-02-25T21:04:46.872-05:00I love you in tights. SO good. I think people are ...I love you in tights. SO good. I think people are scared to try new things. Lame sauce.TheShoeGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06756184680075776217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1338566773986145305.post-1210731146371585152010-02-25T20:38:43.889-05:002010-02-25T20:38:43.889-05:00I agree...so many women think that patterned tight...I agree...so many women think that patterned tights are over the top but every time I wear them I get so many compliments. I am not a fashion blogger....but I even wrote about them:<br />http://socializedintrovert.blogspot.com/2008/10/fashion-forward.htmlSMChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11074869561178154760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1338566773986145305.post-40783484975296773472010-02-25T19:09:00.216-05:002010-02-25T19:09:00.216-05:00As an older person, I have to say society at least...As an older person, I have to say society at least here in the US is biased against older people not dressing conservatively. I mean how often do I read or hear someone talking about an older woman wearing something colorful or different and they state the person is crazy or trying to act younger than their age? <br /><br />I guess as someone older who tries to dress the way I want, it may stand out to me more when people have that attitude versus someone younger who it doesn't affect.<br /><br />When a woman is young and wears interesting clothing it's thought of as daring. When she is old, it's thought that she's getting senile.<br /><br />Maybe once society stops with this, then it will be easier.blukatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03682442878136967546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1338566773986145305.post-84143877457309464222010-02-25T16:39:35.612-05:002010-02-25T16:39:35.612-05:00How weird that this matches my post today so perfe...How weird that this matches my post today so perfectly!<br /><br />I mean, really, if you can't loosen up enough to try on a crazy pair of tights.....life is too short to be that tense!WendyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00985099019783464580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1338566773986145305.post-20152660684948177012010-02-25T13:40:13.356-05:002010-02-25T13:40:13.356-05:00People are terrified of color. I'm more of a b...People are terrified of color. I'm more of a black/grey/white kind of girl but I love to wear brights once in a blue moon to shake things up and the people in my life freak out! Once I wore the most plain grey shift, grey patent mary janes and bright pink knit tights. Everyone made such a huge issue out of the color but it really wasn't a big deal. Then, there was the incident of the pale aqua mini dress I paired with some strappy gold sandals in the summer. Barbarella was my nickname for the night. <br /><br />I think it's intimidating to some, unfortunately. It's also the easiest thing to do and you feel so powerful when you embrace color once in a while. <br /><br />I wish more women weren't so afraid to give it a shot and that they would also refrain from snarky comments to their friends who are brave enough to try. <br /><br />What would life be without color?Larahttp://mymilkglassheart.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1338566773986145305.post-6482983462498652142010-02-25T12:45:54.423-05:002010-02-25T12:45:54.423-05:00I think a lot of women are scared that they won...I think a lot of women are scared that they won't be able to pull off bright colors correctly. They're concerned they'll end up a Glamour "don't" by being too matchy or selecting the wrong color combination. Bright colors are attention grabbers, and most people don't want to draw attention to something unless they're SURE they've done it right.StyleScrybehttp://shoesnbooze.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com