Yay or Nay? - Page 9

bunburyist · 21-03-2011

actually i have a more realistic purchase that I'm not quite decided on that I wouldn't mind some opinions on. I'm probably 70-30 buy-don't buy at the moment.

The Hill-Side Selvage Indigo Discharge Print Tie Floral

(contextclothing.com)

I'm not usually big on prints on ties or floral prints on anything but I think this could absolutely kill if pulled off well.

dauphine · 21-03-2011

Yay to the tie.

**ChrissyM** · 21-03-2011

i think the tie is nice... yay

lifeistiffanyblu · 21-03-2011

like the tie,yay

hautechild · 21-03-2011

Yay to the tie!

PrincessImp. · 22-03-2011

Yay to the tie!

I need help...been thinking about this red Balenciaga leather jacket.
I love the silver zips but the color is so appealing-alluring-fabulous-impractical to me all at the same time!
I know black is the most practical choice, but I do have a few black leather jackets already and there's something about the color that makes me go back to it again and again. However, red is not really a practical color.....

Help?

credit: tessabitonline.com

dauphine · 22-03-2011

First of all, I think that Balenciaga is a Hell-Fricking-Yay. Seriously.
Though the issue with red I can understand. I have a red peacoat, and it's annoying having to switch out my regular bag/scarf/whatever in order to not be wearing a color that I think might clash with it too much. You already have a few black leather jackets, so it would probably be easy to switch out for a black one if that happens. The other thing about a red coat, maybe this is just me, but it's a lot of color, sometimes I think it makes me really stand out a lot.

any way it's gorgeous and now I wannnt one.

Jinadaze · 22-03-2011

PrincessImp., YAY!

bunburyist · 22-03-2011

yay. not practical maybe but you already have black leather jackets. it's fun and will make you stand out in a good way

Psylocke · 23-03-2011

PrincessImp. Nay. I bet if this wasn't Balenciaga people wouldn't be as enthusiastic about it, actually. I like the details and all but think this would look much better in black or a very dark and deep red. This seems to have a bit of a orange-y shade (it might be just the picture) which I don't like. Plus, I'm always skeptical about buying expensive designer items which you're not 101% in love with. But maybe that's just me, I'm all for the "buy classics from designers, buy trendy stuff from Zara" philosophy

Jinadaze · 23-03-2011

Speaking of Zara, what do you think about this top? I like the pop od colour on the upper part, but I find this nude/light salmon shade (looks almost peachy on the pic, but IRL it's not so warm) kinda unflattering (I am very pale).

zara

chicandcool · 23-03-2011

^ If you are pale to begin with, I'd say nay. On that picture, the model's kinda pale and the color of the top washes her out. Maybe wear it when you have a tan? Hehe

dauphine · 23-03-2011

I guess as a less pricey alternative to the Balenciaga, there is always the Schott Perfecto, which is a classic.
It's only in black on the site, but I've for sure seen it in other colors somewhere.
http://www.schottnyc.com/products/wo...n-perfecto.htm

I found a vintage wool Perfecto once, but it had some kind of dumb, Olde English screenprinting on the back. Otherwise it would have been perfect.

oiselet · 26-03-2011

Yay to the tie.
Yay to the jacket (who DOESN'T need a red leather jacket?)
And yay to the top.

ediewho · 26-03-2011

yay to the tie
not sure about the jacket (color& fabric)... but prob yay
yay to the top

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dauphine trendsetter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NYC Gender: femme Posts: 1,041	First of all, I think that Balenciaga is a Hell-Fricking-Yay. Seriously. Though the issue with red I can understand. I have a red peacoat, and it's annoying having to switch out my regular bag/scarf/whatever in order to not be wearing a color that I think might clash with it too much. You already have a few black leather jackets, so it would probably be easy to switch out for a black one if that happens. The other thing about a red coat, maybe this is just me, but it's a lot of color, sometimes I think it makes me really stand out a lot. any way it's gorgeous and now I wannnt one.

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Psylocke V.I.P. Join Date: Dec 2009 Gender: femme Posts: 10,031	PrincessImp. Nay. I bet if this wasn't Balenciaga people wouldn't be as enthusiastic about it, actually. I like the details and all but think this would look much better in black or a very dark and deep red. This seems to have a bit of a orange-y shade (it might be just the picture) which I don't like. Plus, I'm always skeptical about buying expensive designer items which you're not 101% in love with. But maybe that's just me, I'm all for the "buy classics from designers, buy trendy stuff from Zara" philosophy

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chicandcool fashion icon Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: in the gutter, looking at the stars Gender: femme Posts: 3,257	^ If you are pale to begin with, I'd say nay. On that picture, the model's kinda pale and the color of the top washes her out. Maybe wear it when you have a tan? Hehe __________________ "Nem melhor, nem pior, apenas diferente."

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dauphine trendsetter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NYC Gender: femme Posts: 1,041	I guess as a less pricey alternative to the Balenciaga, there is always the Schott Perfecto, which is a classic. It's only in black on the site, but I've for sure seen it in other colors somewhere. http://www.schottnyc.com/products/wo...n-perfecto.htm I found a vintage wool Perfecto once, but it had some kind of dumb, Olde English screenprinting on the back. Otherwise it would have been perfect.

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