posted by guest

Apr 24, 2009 3:03PM

when did this blog turn into a whining rant for all of the poser "bright lights big city" gals of nyc?

posted by guest

Apr 24, 2009 3:15PM

attitude and confidence

posted by guest

Apr 24, 2009 3:16PM

I love the M-O-D style, and have been mistaken for a model occasionally even though I am only 5'7. I truly believe it's a confidence thing and the way you carry yourself.

posted by darcykins

Apr 24, 2009 3:27PM

People are always asking me if I've ever considered modeling;
I blush and smile and they lose interest.

posted by guest

Apr 24, 2009 3:38PM

i am gonna have to go with what guest #2 said.

posted by guest

Apr 24, 2009 3:42PM

Yea... it's probably because you're not a model. *gasp!*

posted by guest

Apr 24, 2009 3:47PM

I have no idea why everyone is being so negative about this! I think the problem is probably that you are putting outfits together instead of letting them just happen, and it makes you feel more contrived than it actually looks. The other day I threw on a whole bunch of layers because it was hot outside and freezing in the library, and I just wanted to be comfortable. I ended up getting compliments on my outfit all day. It made me think, "I'm getting it!"

Or...I've had way too much caffeine today and I'm just overanalyzing this.

posted by guest

Apr 24, 2009 3:50PM

It's totally a matter of confidence. Just wear it like you're the hottest thing walking the streets of Manhattan. And only wear things you actually love, not just things that look good on other people. It works every time ;-)

posted by guest

Apr 24, 2009 3:57PM

I know what you mean, Carson. And I think the problem is confidence.

I'm not saying you're not confident but you aren't confident in the clothes/look. I used to do this a lot - see a style I loved and try to emulate it but it wasn't organic. It didn't feel right on me and I knew it thus I felt I wasn't working it.

So maybe the bag lady chic thing is not for you. But there's plenty of other looks to try and I'm sure you'll feel comfortable in one of them. :]

posted by Love_My_Blahniks

Apr 24, 2009 4:03PM

1. Total and utter confidence (you can wear a brown paper bag, and still look amazing granted you walk upright with your chin up and eyes focused)
2. A killer belt, and some heels or wedges.

posted by guest

Apr 24, 2009 4:09PM

The whole point of "casual chic", and the reason it looks so effortless on Stam, Moss, etc. is because that's what it is... effortless.

I guess you've either got it or you haven't. No need to be model tall to pull it off.

posted by LauraMilli

Apr 24, 2009 5:15PM

Don't overdo it. When I lived in Paris I wanted to be that cool but normal Parisian girl who could wear anything that was lying around on her floor, and look amazing. But I quickly realized I was trying too hard. Now I stick with neutral colors if I'm going to be layering, and always subtract one or two items from my first try.

posted by Jean Voltaire

Apr 24, 2009 11:15PM

First of all you're coming on a little bit desperate with you wanting to look like a model. Models are not ALL THAT you know. Second - how about developing your own signature style? I really don't understand why people are so afraid to step out of the norm and just be themselves.

Stop looking at other people and look at yourself. I think you have to work on your insides before you work on your outsides - hope I did not sound TOO bitchy :)

posted by austinsamuel

Apr 25, 2009 12:08AM

Jean Voltaire.. I'll tell you what looks desperate.. and developing your own style..?

If i had a dollar for every tween out there that has the CC logo as their IM image I would be marrying Salma Hayek

In regard to this post, I believe the missing ingredient is an eating disorder?

posted by guest

Apr 25, 2009 5:47AM

^ 15 you need to shut up with your eating disorder and other rants.

Anyways what you need is to be confident ! Thats the real secret and you cant buy it in the store or eat it or whatever. You need to be ok with you and wear what looks good on you. Even if your not the beauty ideal you can look totally beautifull even more beautifull then someone who is the ideal but has no confidence. Ciao ,

www.dreamlovevly-anne.blogspot.com

posted by austinsamuel

Apr 25, 2009 7:55AM

That's really what this billion dollar industry is about isn't it. Inner beauty.

posted by guest

Apr 25, 2009 9:29AM

well, i live in the armpit of america so i have very few opportunities to do this layering hobo thing. but i can say that with whatever style you want to pull off it's a good idea to adjust it to your body frame. good luck!---and be thankful your weather even allows you to layer. =)

posted by guest

Apr 25, 2009 11:12AM

Ew #15 is one sick puppy.

posted by guest

Apr 25, 2009 3:44PM

They probably want to be you sometimes too! Think about it-- you write, you're presumably smart, you're valued for things besides the physique you were born with. Maybe you look like a bag lady sometimes. So what. I agree with the other commenters above; own yourself, own your look, and you'll radiate beauty, even if it's atypical for a model.

posted by guest

Apr 25, 2009 5:34PM

maybe its because you are just trying to be like everyone else. why not wear what you want to wear and what looks good on you? i KNOW you've heard that a million times before, so why doesn't anyone do it?

who cares what looks good on a model? your not a model, chances are you don't look like a model, so why should you be copying them and dressing like a model?

posted by guest

Apr 25, 2009 5:34PM

maybe its because you are just trying to be like everyone else. why not wear what you want to wear and what looks good on you? i KNOW you've heard that a million times before, so why doesn't anyone do it?

who cares what looks good on a model? your not a model, chances are you don't look like a model, so why should you be copying them and dressing like a model?

posted by guest

Apr 25, 2009 6:57PM

i love # 15.

posted by etoilee8

Apr 25, 2009 9:35PM

I love passing models on the street while scarfing down a beautiful pastry . . .

posted by guest

Apr 25, 2009 9:40PM

oh! you're missing a 10,000$ leather jacket!

posted by guest

Apr 26, 2009 6:26AM

I always feel like that when im around skinny tall people (as i am short and curvey!) Although i believe you can still pull off the chic efortless look with the right amount of confidence and attitude u carry with it. thats what fashion is all about...dressing based on your mood helps alot. if music inspires u as it inspires many fashionista's then i suggest u put on some music that inspires such attitude, confidence, and a fab efortless outfit!

U have great style. so go out there and strut your stuff lady ;)

posted by purly

Apr 26, 2009 9:38AM

It's a matter of not caring/being comfortable in your bones. It's not a size thing for an attention thing, it's more about knowing fame is just hype. Saying confidence is missing is misleading I think, because you don't need confidence to do a majority of things in this world.

posted by guest

Apr 26, 2009 10:49AM

models are often paid in clothes so yeah, you're missing beautiful tailored free clothing

posted by Cortege

Apr 26, 2009 11:57AM

Purly, magnificent! Amen to that.

posted by guest

Apr 26, 2009 2:00PM

I have often tried to copy this effortless look myself, i dont think it is just down to confidence. Models just seem to have that natural ability to pull of their the casual chic 'off duty' look. Its sooo not fair!

posted by guest

Apr 26, 2009 9:22PM

The thing about this particular style is that everyone is doing it at the moment. If you don't have the certain something something: panache, good juju, your own twist or confidence, you're going to look like everything else that's walking down the street.

Try adding a little something different to your outfit. Perhaps some bright accessories here or there, or maybe some fierce shoes. It's not only the clothes that make the style, it's also the way you present everything else about you.

Be careful, else you're going to fade into the background with the rest of the people in your predicament.

posted by austinsamuel

Apr 27, 2009 2:36AM

A fw2004 Balenciaga coat wouldn't hurt either.

posted by Donald

Apr 27, 2009 11:02AM

Dirty hair that hasn't seen a brush in a few days?

posted by guest

Apr 27, 2009 11:14AM

#24: And I'm sure the models feel a lot better after looking at your fat ass.

posted by etoilee8

Apr 27, 2009 11:26AM

That was my point snappy 34. No, I don't travel the world, get free clothing, get into places for free, etc, etc . . . but for that one small, tiny moment, I got something over them. I can enjoy a pastry. No need to be such a bitch.

posted by guest

Apr 27, 2009 12:07PM

At 34, what a horrible thing to say, why would you even bother to write that? Weird.

posted by RashomonRebel

Apr 27, 2009 1:41PM

In this economic downturn when we're suppose to be cutting back, it just doesn't look good when you look like you're stuffing your face all the time. Right now, thin is definitely in. But don't hate, I admire Beth Ditto and her audacious attitude and style too.

posted by guest

Apr 27, 2009 1:48PM

At 37, thin is definitely in!?...wow thats a suprise. Ive never read such a stupid comment as the one you have read above. Words fail me, how could you possibly compare the 'economic downturn' with someone eating something. Im thin so you cant say any fat comments to me and you are a thick twat.

posted by etoilee8

Apr 27, 2009 1:52PM

Rashomon Rebel, you are talking a whole lot of nothing up there. Honestly, my head hurts from reading all that bullshit. So "thin is in" (the worse phrase ever) unless you're Beth Ditto, then it's audacious and stylish? Do you even know what you're talking about? Didn't think so.

posted by RashomonRebel

Apr 27, 2009 2:36PM

Calm down girls, it's just my opinion. What I meant was, when times are tough and hemlines are up, any display of gluttony is not appropriate. Yes 38, at 180 lbs, I AM a "thick twat" but I promise you I'll lose at least 20 lbs by mid summer. I'll be hanging around Wooster so you can see the thinner me : )

posted by guest

Apr 27, 2009 3:46PM

I think commenter #34 must be hungry, that would explain the snippiness :-)

posted by guest

Apr 27, 2009 4:40PM

'Thick twat' means stupid not fat.

posted by sterrious

Apr 27, 2009 5:36PM

i love reading everybody's answers. lol! I think it has everything to do with it. you need a skinny body to look good in clothes, whether it be working out sweat it off skinny, naturally skinny or eating disorder. Models are also beautiful. If the face and the hair doesn't go with the outfit, ehhh, it's not gonna work out. Plus, they're tall.

They're models for a reason. It's their job to look good in clothes. DUH!

posted by guest

Apr 27, 2009 5:42PM

I think this whole post was supposed to be "how do you get that style without actually being a model" not "i wish i was a model". summertime: jean shorts, gladiator sandals, layered tees, barely any makeup, SUNGLASSES. winter: leggings, tons of cardigans, leather jacket with a fur coat over, boots. i bet britt is sitting there laughing at all of you for thinking she is in desperate need of your advice.

posted by guest

Apr 28, 2009 3:56AM

#44 what the hell? why would gladiator sandals, leggings, jean shorts, layered tees or a cardigan make you stylish? that crap makes you trendy and lame especially if you wear them the way you suggest. i'm pretty sure you actually just described the summer/fall manicans at forever 21 - suuper stylish right?

posted by guest

Apr 28, 2009 8:49AM

#45, it's mannequins. let us all rest our minds by realizing *everyone* is an individual. let's unite by being unique

;)

posted by guest

Apr 28, 2009 4:25PM

The thing you're missing is confidence and a sense of yourself.

Jeez, last week you made a personal attack out of an off hand comment about your earrings.

Furthermore it's not what you wear, it's how you wear it. That's why designers need beautiful, graceful women: it's the only way to make their ugly clothes look good.

posted by guest

Apr 28, 2009 4:28PM

You could start by not eating McDonalds french fries out of a paper bag....

posted by guest

Apr 28, 2009 5:21PM

I think some of you need to realize this girl probably doesn't give a rat's ass what you actually have to say and is probably just writing this dumb post to strike up conversation. She probably dresses better than all of you. Or doesn't care about this shit at all. Either or. Regardless, I doubt what she's lacking is "a sense of confidence".

posted by guest

Apr 28, 2009 7:24PM

@49:

We're not here to second guess the psychological state of this columnist. We're just reading it like we see it.

Read her post from last week and tell me if you think your statement is still true.

posted by w4yy2g00d4u

Apr 28, 2009 9:06PM

ill be honest. if you dont have the body for it, the style just wont look good.

posted by guest

Apr 28, 2009 9:25PM

i'm going to have to agree with #49 here... and #51.

posted by Jean Voltaire

Apr 30, 2009 9:12PM

#15 - Uhhhh ... ... Did it take you a while to ... come up with your post? I sure hope so - because if your post is... ... any indication, you're a real charmer ... or not? ... ... ... ? ... ... ?

posted by guest

May 03, 2009 4:31PM

youre missing outstanding features