Yes, it has been a year and I still see these Aladin pants walking the streets. i have, admittedly, bought into the adult version of them: the fluid cargo pant with elasticised cuffs from Cotton On.
Not as billowy or I-just-pooped-my-pants in style, but rather, fitted through the hips and bottom, loosening from the thigh down.
I like to use them as an alternative to trackpants when I want to be comfortable and casual in public, without looking like I just came from the gym or the couch!
Have I come around to the idea? Perhaps. Will I ever get a full-blown pair, the likes you see with a drop crotch and made from jersey t-shirt material? Probably not.
...And if I ever did, I'd wear them as trackies in the comfort of my own home where my boyfriend and chihuahua don't give a damn if I look like I've pooped myself!
Monday, August 23, 2010
Will & Grace withdrawal
So it's been a while!
Will & Grace: maybe THE funniest show ever made. I never got into Seinfield or Friends so much, so perhaps you'll argue with me on that point.
I have jsut finished watching the full series of Will & Grace. It's taken me about 5 weeks to get through 8 seasons, each with 4 discs, each disc with 6 episodes. I was averaging about 2 episodes a day. Each episode is apporximately 18 minutes long.
love, love loved it!
The dodgiest part though, was when Debra Messing (Grace) was obviously pregnant with her twins in season 7 and they dod not mention it at all! The only references to it were that she'd put on a bit of weight because of her break-up with husband, Leo! Debra covered up her HUGE bump with floaty kaftans, long coats, strategically placed couch coushins and tricky camera angles. C'mon! It was quite funny to watch!
There are so many one-liners I'd love to share with you, but I'll save it for another post. If you ever get the chance to watch the full seasons I would highly reccommend it- especially the live shows. They had me in stitches watching the actors laughing at their own jokes.
What will I do now on a sunday afternoon???
Will & Grace: maybe THE funniest show ever made. I never got into Seinfield or Friends so much, so perhaps you'll argue with me on that point.
I have jsut finished watching the full series of Will & Grace. It's taken me about 5 weeks to get through 8 seasons, each with 4 discs, each disc with 6 episodes. I was averaging about 2 episodes a day. Each episode is apporximately 18 minutes long.
love, love loved it!
The dodgiest part though, was when Debra Messing (Grace) was obviously pregnant with her twins in season 7 and they dod not mention it at all! The only references to it were that she'd put on a bit of weight because of her break-up with husband, Leo! Debra covered up her HUGE bump with floaty kaftans, long coats, strategically placed couch coushins and tricky camera angles. C'mon! It was quite funny to watch!
There are so many one-liners I'd love to share with you, but I'll save it for another post. If you ever get the chance to watch the full seasons I would highly reccommend it- especially the live shows. They had me in stitches watching the actors laughing at their own jokes.
What will I do now on a sunday afternoon???
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Manners
Is it really that hard to say "please" or "thank you"? To hold the door open for someone, or move out of the way when "excuse me" is said? Is it so hard to respect your elders these days; giving them the right of way in the pedestrian race, giving them the comfiest chair in your house/seat on the bus? C'mon, these people deserve some respect! I am appalled that the younger generation barely gives me any, thinking it's their right to speak to me like dirt or to back-chat. If I'm only in my mid-20's and it's happening to me NOW, what in the world does the future hold when I am elderly!?
A scary thought.
A scary thought.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Harry Potter and the half blood Prince
I am a massive Harry Potter fan. I was extremely excited to see this latest release heraled as 'funnier than the last', but I was unfortunately disappointed.
I won't reveal the plot too much as it'd spoil it, but basically the reveal of the 'half blood Prince' was poorly executed and there seemed to be a fight scene missing at the end, although my home town cinema had some issues with the film (as usual!), so it's quite possible it could've been skipped over.
I couldn't help but notice how shockingly thin Emma Watson (AKA Hermione Granger) was. SHe didn't look unhealthy...just unusual. At least Ginny Weasley's looks are improving with age, i was beginning to worry!
Wait for the DVD. 2 1/2 hours is far too long for the kind of ending it has.
I won't reveal the plot too much as it'd spoil it, but basically the reveal of the 'half blood Prince' was poorly executed and there seemed to be a fight scene missing at the end, although my home town cinema had some issues with the film (as usual!), so it's quite possible it could've been skipped over.
I couldn't help but notice how shockingly thin Emma Watson (AKA Hermione Granger) was. SHe didn't look unhealthy...just unusual. At least Ginny Weasley's looks are improving with age, i was beginning to worry!
Wait for the DVD. 2 1/2 hours is far too long for the kind of ending it has.
Animal prints
Yay to that!
We all want to release the animal in us from time to time, right? Tiger print, leopard spots, zebra stripes, snake skin, giraffe print in all colours and intensities.
Love, love, love it! I particularly give a big 'thumbs up' to the natural animal print and the neutral (grey/black/white) versions.
I'm not a massive fan of the colouful interpretations; I think they suit teens better, however it's great to see the print being applied in an original way.
I own a couple of animal print items and am in the market for more, namely a scarf and some shoes. I've had my pieces for over 3 years now and always get compliments and attention when I wear them.
Animal print is such a classic pattern- like the houndstooth and the check- that it's bound to be reinvented season after season. You cannot go wrong in investing in a classic piece of clothing in an animal print.
If you're not a confident, all-over, animal print wearer, don't dispair! Keeping it small is the key to embracing the look without demanding attention.
Start with a hair clip/head band, a scarf, animal print trimmed gloves, some socks, even! If you find you love it, then try some bigger pieces, like a top, dress or overcoat.
Whatever you do though, only pick one to wear at a time. Clashing animals, as is with the wild, a dangerous fashion safari to go on!
Speaking of safari, the natural animal prints look awesome with all tones neutral; bone, taupe, cream, camel and chocolate as well as kahki.
The neutral versions of animal print (zebra and leopard, for E.G) look great with a pop of colour thrown in. Think brights with this one, or keep it tonal (i.e pick black, grey or white to wear it with).
A hit of Red looks stunning to both the natural and neutral animal prints.
Animal prints work for all ages, styles, budgets, seasons and confidence levels.
So go on, don't be chicken!
P.S I wanted to add some pics to this post, but I was unable to...not sure what the problem was :(
We all want to release the animal in us from time to time, right? Tiger print, leopard spots, zebra stripes, snake skin, giraffe print in all colours and intensities.
Love, love, love it! I particularly give a big 'thumbs up' to the natural animal print and the neutral (grey/black/white) versions.
I'm not a massive fan of the colouful interpretations; I think they suit teens better, however it's great to see the print being applied in an original way.
I own a couple of animal print items and am in the market for more, namely a scarf and some shoes. I've had my pieces for over 3 years now and always get compliments and attention when I wear them.
Animal print is such a classic pattern- like the houndstooth and the check- that it's bound to be reinvented season after season. You cannot go wrong in investing in a classic piece of clothing in an animal print.
If you're not a confident, all-over, animal print wearer, don't dispair! Keeping it small is the key to embracing the look without demanding attention.
Start with a hair clip/head band, a scarf, animal print trimmed gloves, some socks, even! If you find you love it, then try some bigger pieces, like a top, dress or overcoat.
Whatever you do though, only pick one to wear at a time. Clashing animals, as is with the wild, a dangerous fashion safari to go on!
Speaking of safari, the natural animal prints look awesome with all tones neutral; bone, taupe, cream, camel and chocolate as well as kahki.
The neutral versions of animal print (zebra and leopard, for E.G) look great with a pop of colour thrown in. Think brights with this one, or keep it tonal (i.e pick black, grey or white to wear it with).
A hit of Red looks stunning to both the natural and neutral animal prints.
Animal prints work for all ages, styles, budgets, seasons and confidence levels.
So go on, don't be chicken!
P.S I wanted to add some pics to this post, but I was unable to...not sure what the problem was :(
Aladdin pants- are you cereal?
Seriously...what's up with that!? The complete opposite to the leggings (which have returned in recent years and has now apparently replaced pants), the 'Aladdin' pant, AKA harem/genie pants is the latest fashion.
My thoughts? The crotch is so low it looks like you've pooed your pants! Not to mention the drapey look the pants promote only look *fashionable on super-thin women. Try a pair of Aladdin's pants on (and I did) if you're a regular, curvy woman, and you'll see that all that extra, droopey material serves only to add more weight and thickness to your frame. Definitely not the look you want to go for.
I will, however, admit that the pair I tried on were super comfortable, but even I, the 'regular' woman, want to look good in my lounge wear!
I think that unless you can rock the socks off them (an I've seen a couple of lucky women that have), they should be kept in the dress up box for an I dream of Jeanie party.
*notice how I used the word 'fashionable' as opposed to 'good'. Fashionable items don't always look good. Trust me.
My thoughts? The crotch is so low it looks like you've pooed your pants! Not to mention the drapey look the pants promote only look *fashionable on super-thin women. Try a pair of Aladdin's pants on (and I did) if you're a regular, curvy woman, and you'll see that all that extra, droopey material serves only to add more weight and thickness to your frame. Definitely not the look you want to go for.
I will, however, admit that the pair I tried on were super comfortable, but even I, the 'regular' woman, want to look good in my lounge wear!
I think that unless you can rock the socks off them (an I've seen a couple of lucky women that have), they should be kept in the dress up box for an I dream of Jeanie party.
*notice how I used the word 'fashionable' as opposed to 'good'. Fashionable items don't always look good. Trust me.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
"Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" movie review
After driving an hour away last Friday night to get to the 6pm session of Harry Potter and the Half-blood Prince, and finding out it was sold out due to it being the opening weekend, we hung around for another 2 and a half hours to watch Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. It was so interesting I fell asleep. No really, that was probably just due to a busy week at work and the fact that it went for over 2 and a half hours. It did drag on unnecessarily though...the scenes in Egypt (beautifully shot, by the way) were drawn out far too much. The transforming...the incessant transforming! It was spectacular, but over-done a little. It was surprisingly funnier than the last Transformers with the mother and Transformer, Bumblebee provinding lighter moments. What was annoying was the constant whining by Megan Fox's character to Shiah Labouf's about when he was going to tell her that he loved her. That was referred to about four times! Also (the admitedly gorgeous) Megan Fox's white pants in in Egypt (they never got dirty!) and her cringe-worthy low-cut singlet and constant slow motion running. Yuck! Maybe I'm just jealous...lol
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