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Be like Posh in ten ridiculous steps
Topic Started: Mar 23 2006, 07:23 AM (120 Views)
TBlack
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RULE 1: Visualise Your Overall Look

RATHER than looking at a pile of clothes first thing in the morning and wondering what the hell I'm going to throw on, I visualise the overall look I'm going for on that particular day, then pull the pieces together.

Doing it that way round will transform the way you look at your clothes and the way you dress.

RULE 2: Shop The World

I WAS shopping in Japan and picked up loads of great clothes. They make everything in tiny sizes and are very style-conscious. They're always pushing a certain look. I love vintage clothes stores in New York. Clothes from different countries put an individual stamp on your style.

RULE 3: Borrow From Another Era

TAKE inspiration from another decade. I love structured clothing from the 50s styles. They're tailored to give a great silhouette. Loads of designers are carrying that Audrey Hepburn look now. Alexander McQueen, right, does beautiful vintagestyle clothes.

RULE 4: Invest In Timeless Classics

I RARELY buy anything that's obviously from a particular season's collection. Invest in clothes you can wear from season to season. Five years ago I bought gorgeous Vivienne Westwood boots I still love. The other night I wore a D&G dress that's 11 years old. Buy classics that won't date.

RULE 5: Find A Fashion Fail-Safe

WHEN you're having a bloated day, always have some emergency figure flatterers.

Last season I invested in some of Stella McCartney's jumper dresses which are a godsend for when you're not feeling particularly good about yourself.

You just pull one on and they make you look sexy.

RULE 6: Accessories Are Necessities

THE right bag, shoes or sunglasses can make a look. I never leave the house without sunnies. If you're not keen on the clothes check designers' bags jewellery and shoes. I don't often wear Dior clothes but love their sunglasses.

RULE 7: Dress From The Inside Out

GOOD underwear is a wardrobe staple, but you're either a girl who always wears a matching set or you're not. I'm not. I love Agent Provocateur knickers and Calvin Klein t-shirt bras.

RULE 8: Be Brave And Customise

I'M into customising clothes, like cutting the waistband off jeans to make them lower on hips. I like buying jumpers from Gap Kids and cutting them up because they're so fitted and can look cool. I wear their t-shirts inside out with my jeans and a fabulous pair of sunglasses.

RULE 9: Trust A Few Faithful Opinions

GENERALLY, I go with my own instincts. It's such a personal thing, so of course you're not going to get it right in everyone's eyes.

On the whole I've given up asking for other people's opinions but I do still listen to the views of my mum and my sister Louise, who I guess is my main shopping buddy.

RULE 10: Classic Style Must-Dos

TRY to stick to a few guidelines. If you're showing off cleavage, keep your legs hidden. Or if you want to show some leg, wear a jumper dress on top. Don't let it all hang out. It's much sexier to leave a little to the imagination.


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Rather disturbed.


You're right, she is ... that is what you meant, right?

I am normal people. Normal people have the following fashion program:

Is it clean today?

Does it fit me today?


Occasionally a third variable is introduced, to wit --

Will I get away with it today at ... (fill in destination)?

But this is usually irrelevant, because

(1) if you're young, you can get away with anything;

(2) if you're old, who cares?
I'm not the real me.
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The only I think about before putting it on in the mornings is my pocket handkerchief
Norbert

But my name is Steve!

No no no, it's spelled, "Steve," but it's pronounced, "Norbert ".

You Lie!

It's Mr June

Rejection

Wait, so now my name is Norbert June?
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Recently its been a case of rifling through drawers (ooh, matron) and hoping I haven't managed to lose ANOTHER jumper while out on the town.
Enough is as good as a feast

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While I'm not really up on this whole "Posh" thing... :huh:

It really depends on where I'm going as to how much thought I put into my clothing.

Around My Place: Clothing Optional
Normal School Day: If it's clean and covers me it's good.
Teaching School Day: Have to look good.
Casual Outing: If it's clean, covers me, and the clothing matches well it's good.
Formal Outing/Romantic Evening: Have to look good.

Pretty simple really.
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I actually have quite strict rules for what to wear!


Lounging around: pajama bottoms, dressing gown and slippers

Ordinary day: Flannels/chinos, shirt, brown brogues, sleevelees jumper or white roll neck, tweed jacket, overcoat and trilby (if outside)

Drinking in the Con Club: above, but add scarf, gloves, pocket handkerchief, and subsitute tweed jacket for blazer

Semi-formal things to do with the uni's Tory society, dates at fancy restaurants, etc: Vintage suit, old boys tie, pocket handkerchief, shirt, black oxfords, watch and albert

Interviews, etc: Modern suit, blue tie, black oxfords, pocket handkerchief

When I feel I need to look cool: Chinos, brown leather jacket, white navy rollneck jumper, brown oxfords

Weekends: WWII Royal Navy Uniform, or WWII RAF uniform

Fridays nights: Red chiffon dress, black stockings, red high heels, blonde wig and a feather boa


Norbert

But my name is Steve!

No no no, it's spelled, "Steve," but it's pronounced, "Norbert ".

You Lie!

It's Mr June

Rejection

Wait, so now my name is Norbert June?
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Cobdenia,Mar 23 2006
06:10 PM
I actually have quite strict rules for what to wear!


Lounging around: pajama bottoms, dressing gown and slippers

Ordinary day: Flannels/chinos, shirt, brown brogues, sleevelees jumper or white roll neck, tweed jacket, overcoat and trilby (if outside)

Drinking in the Con Club: above, but add scarf, gloves, pocket handkerchief, and subsitute tweed jacket for blazer

Semi-formal things to do with the uni's Tory society, dates at fancy restaurants, etc: Vintage suit, old boys tie, pocket handkerchief, shirt, black oxfords, watch and albert

Interviews, etc: Modern suit, blue tie, black oxfords, pocket handkerchief

When I feel I need to look cool: Chinos, brown leather jacket, white navy rollneck jumper, brown oxfords


If I had money…
"You would think it obvious to anyone, with a grain of intelligence, that there are far too many people born in England."
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Anyway… My rules of dress, is it manly black, does it feel nice, does it show upper arms, legs or stomach (correct answer is no), does it show cleavage (correct answer is yes). I have a fondness for jackets (yay!), waistcoats (yay!), jewelled purple, red and greens, and rather difficult and numerous interesting fastenings. This applies to everything except pyjamas which either have cute fury animals or hardly any fabric.

Which leads to the alarming incident of someone staring at my breast and saying 'good morning polar bears'. Even more worrying… [size0]they were winter bears not polar bears
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Does anyone Know where my other clean sock went?

And now to rip off "Jessies Tips" from the BBC's "The Fast Show".

This week I will be mostly wearing trousers!

:lol:

Oh and who really gives a toss what a mediocre celeb thinks in relation to fashion tips. Shes as "Posh" as fish n chips. FFS.
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Honestly, I think people should be satisfied that I'm willing to get out of bed before noon and dress before leaving the house. I'll wear anything that's clean and doesn't violate the law - today I wore a "Tigger's Titans" jersey to work. I get only slightly more conservative when there's someone to impress.
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HotRodia,Mar 24 2006
04:53 AM
While I'm not really up on this whole "Posh" thing... :huh:

Victoria Beckham, wife of David Beckham, formerly 'Posh Spice'.
Also known as Istahan, Garialda, Aluzian, Anden, Darsomir, the Remnants of Enn and Dasri. Plus a few others I can't remember, and never lasted past 30 days.

Since 13 January 2004!
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Enn,Mar 24 2006
05:05 AM
HotRodia,Mar 24 2006
04:53 AM
While I'm not really up on this whole "Posh" thing... :huh:

Victoria Beckham, wife of David Beckham, formerly 'Posh Spice'.

I know who she is, mate. I still remember her from those old Spice Girls songs that used to play on the radio here in the US :)

I just haven't paid her any attention in years, and have no clue what she's doing or wearing these days or why people want to look like her or why people are still calling her "Posh" after all this time. :D
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The joy and wonder of celebrity obsession in the UK.

I dress like your standard indie kid, a bit scruffy but clean. My hair hasn't had a relationship with a comb or brush for several years (not since I had a *cough* ponytail). I like dressing a bit silly sometimes, so seventies chintz and a bowler hat occasionally make an appearance.
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