As Willow goes, so goes my nation.

Oz ,'Selfless'


Natter 60: Gone In 60 Seconds  

Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.


Daisy Jane - Sep 05, 2008 9:55:28 am PDT #7359 of 10003
"This bar smells like kerosene and stripper tears."

But I didn't mean to imply that even famous women who are flat are considered unattractive, rather that it was made very clear to me in my teens that my chest was something to work against in my desire to fashion myself as pretty.

That really sucks, and I can't relate, but I can imagine what it must feel like to believe there is absolutely nothing you can do to be considered attractive.

I don't think that large breasts are unattractive, but the complete dehumanizing objectification by both men and women is a difficult thing to overcome.


Frankenbuddha - Sep 05, 2008 9:55:58 am PDT #7360 of 10003
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"

Actually, polling says the righties dig Palin, but the undecideds like Obama/ Biden. Especially women undecideds. So maybe it's not over yet.

Unless she's got more to offer than snark (which, so far, it doesn't seem she does from what I read about an appearance she made since her speech), the smirky sarcasm is going to get old really fast. I expect more undecideds to start leaning towards Obama/Biden. It'll continue to play well for the base, but I think it's going to turn into both a one-note act, and an off-putting one at that.

he says hopefully


sumi - Sep 05, 2008 9:58:17 am PDT #7361 of 10003
Art Crawl!!!

Weekend: I need to get more meds. . . clean house (alot). I'm hoping to get some knitting done.

And ion, is WX donefor? Earlier this week there was talk that it was a goner and I haven't been able to find the site - - is it gone for good?


Theodosia - Sep 05, 2008 9:59:07 am PDT #7362 of 10003
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"

The campaign is saying that she's not going to be giving interviews, or pretty much saying anything that isn't a totally canned speech. IOW, they're realizing just how much of a detriment she's going to be when she opens her mouth of her own accord. That's sure the way to pick a VP, isn't it?


Barb - Sep 05, 2008 9:59:11 am PDT #7363 of 10003
“Not dead yet!”

Every single woman on What Not To Wear talks about how X, Y, and Z makes it uniquely difficult for her to find clothes that fit. I think everyone always has to try on a million things.

::raises hand:: Or at least, find a good tailor, as flea said. I'm so completely hourglass that anything that fits my hips/thighs, leaves about a four-five inch gap at the waist. Or if it fits my shoulders and is long-sleeved, the sleeves hang past my fingertips. Add to that I'm short and skirts and sweats are my best friends.

I thanked the heavens the day I found Lucky Denim mid-rise jeans. The only jeans I can comfortably wear.


lisah - Sep 05, 2008 9:59:23 am PDT #7364 of 10003
Punishingly Intricate

It'll continue to play well for the base, but I think it's going to turn into both a one-note act, and an off-putting one at that.

Also there's this:

[link]


Sophia Brooks - Sep 05, 2008 10:00:06 am PDT #7365 of 10003
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here

Also, from my own experience, the people who REALLY can't find anything to wear are like size 14-16 -- bigger than many "regular" stores carry, but still smaller than plus. At least, that was my experience shopping when I was busting out of my size 14 wardrobe. I couldn't shop anywhere!

I was actually happy when I became a size 18 because I could find clothes! Any clothes!


Calli - Sep 05, 2008 10:00:37 am PDT #7366 of 10003
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs

Lands End does custom shirts for women based on measurement. They are a little pricey, but not "sell a kidney" pricey.

Really? I couldn't find anything about this on their website, but if they do do something like this for, say, $50-60 a blouse, I'd totally buy it.


Lee - Sep 05, 2008 10:00:39 am PDT #7367 of 10003
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.

Oh man, how much do I love this, from lisah's link:

If there's one thing I've learned, it's that you do not fuck with librarians. Ever.


Sue - Sep 05, 2008 10:01:30 am PDT #7368 of 10003
hip deep in pie

And ion, is WX donefor? Earlier this week there was talk that it was a goner and I haven't been able to find the site - - is it gone for good?

I could get on last night, but I can't today. But I am not hopeful.