y'all she wants the top because of what it is called!!! i think we are all missing the point. it isn't about the style or the brand - it is called joie frances and perhaps that is worth $138 to her!

besides i think it is pretty clear she has already made up her mind haha

i have to admit, it is pretty cool to find a shirt style that is your name - esp when it is a unique name.

if it were me personally i'd not purchase it at $138...but if it was like $50 - $70(still $texas for a shirt like that) i'd be having a debate over purchasing as well haha (again, because of the name thing).

5/22/2011 9:23:27 PM

my cousin bought like 9 shirts from j.crew one year because they were called the "jackie" polo or something

i didn't understand.

5/22/2011 9:26:02 PM

NOOO

The Jackie cardigan and OMG I bought like 5 of them because they're uhhhmazing!!!

Damn my last one has a hole in the seam and I'm tempted to fix it tonight just so I can wear it tomorrow

5/22/2011 9:27:03 PM

yea well...that seems a little more cray cray. jackie seems like a common name

so is katherine. but if it were my last name i'd definitely find it interesting/debate over it. unless i was in wales. in which case it'd be like finding something called "smith." and unimpressive. haha

5/22/2011 9:27:19 PM

lol okay cardigan.



buying them cause they're awesome is one thing. buying them cause they have your name, that's something else

5/22/2011 9:27:41 PM

not missing the point at all. i don't care if a shirt is called "meg" if it's ugly. i'm not going to wear it and i'm certainly not going to spend $138 on it. i wouldn't spend $38 on it.

[Edited on May 22, 2011 at 9:32 PM. Reason : ]

5/22/2011 9:32:03 PM

As much as I hate having girl time....

I just thought of something silly (prob because I'm playing with my new laptop).

We should have a girly skype/video conference session sometime haha



Ok back to the real world...

Also Meg you totally missed the point

[Edited on May 22, 2011 at 9:39 PM. Reason : e]

5/22/2011 9:39:08 PM

well then clarify the point about why i would want to buy an overpriced, not cute shirt with my name

5/22/2011 9:50:44 PM

The cuteness is very subjective, and it isn't only her first name.

5/22/2011 9:54:07 PM

maybe i'm too poor to see the point

5/22/2011 9:54:33 PM

its not cute TO YOU

and people have their "things" ya know?

like I could scoff at you buying shit for climbing and paying money for that, but I won't because that's your thing...I don't get it, but it's not my place to understand

Just saying...

5/22/2011 9:55:12 PM

everyone is saying "you can get a cheaper version at target"

is the one at target called joie frances? i'm guessing no. there is the point i took from it.

joie frances shirt. the real joie frances wants the shirt because she thinks it is neat that it is called joie frances.

end of point? to her it is worth it and she said she'd wear it so..the end?! haha. i'm not articulating well but in my mind i understand, even if i myself would not do it.

5/22/2011 9:59:05 PM

it seemed she was looking for opinions and i gave just that. my bad.

Quote :

" A. i would more than likely wear it pretty often even though its not exactly my style B. im super broke but i really really think i should get it hahahaah (you know why) what do you think? "

perhaps i misunderstood?

[Edited on May 22, 2011 at 10:00 PM. Reason : ]

5/22/2011 9:59:35 PM

pretty sure she wanted an opinion on the purchase not if you thought it was ugly...she already said she would wear it a lot even though its not her normal style meaning she likes the shirt

so I don't think our opinions were needed to sway her on if it's pretty or not

[Edited on May 22, 2011 at 10:02 PM. Reason : mayhaps]

5/22/2011 10:02:18 PM

i dunno to me the issue was more one of justifying purchasing an expensive item of clothing because it had her name. like, should i make this impulse buy

not about the shirt itself (cue comments about finding a cheaper one elsewhere...that would defeat the purpose...she wants the shirt because it is HER NAME)

i don't know. maybe iiiii missed the point hahhaha

also i have to stop wasting time discussing this...it is ridiculous hahahahaha. omg. i am being so ridic. need to get to work! i am using tww as a method of procrastination once again. i feel like i'm hitting rock bottom discussing a shirt. i need some mega anti procrastination counseling lol

[Edited on May 22, 2011 at 10:06 PM. Reason : .]

5/22/2011 10:04:01 PM

my opinion was that she should not purchase it and i gave a reason why. i'm pretty sure joie is reasonable and doesn't expect everyone to oooh and aaah over everything she likes. i certainly don't, mostly because i have the worst fucking sense of what is in style. just the other day i told kat i didn't like a shirt she was asking for opinions on when considering buying, and i'm pretty sure she bought it anyway and didn't flinch over my opinion.

5/22/2011 10:06:15 PM

OK BACK TO WHO WANTS TO HAVE A LADIES CONFERENCE SOMETIME?

5/22/2011 10:10:13 PM

Anyone taking advantage of the VS semi-annual sale? I heart their bikinis and sleepwear.

5/22/2011 10:15:36 PM

I need to check it out. I hate their bras, but I'm always down for some undies

5/22/2011 10:16:19 PM

Their bras suck, but their panties, swimwear and sleepwear rock!

Cheekies are the best ever. Out of curiosity, do y'all tend to prefer bikinis, thongs, cheekies or grannies?

I'm a cheeky girl.

5/22/2011 10:20:21 PM

I like them all depending on the occasion

5/22/2011 10:23:21 PM

Do y'all wear underwear with spanx? Is that overkill?

5/22/2011 10:24:29 PM

I don't but I know people that like to.

A lot of ladies that bought them from me found it hard to get over the fact that you could use them as underwear as well.

I double spanx it up tho

5/22/2011 10:25:44 PM

What's the benefit of double spanx? That sounds painful! But slimming. Is it safe?

5/22/2011 10:31:56 PM

lol I think so

sometimes I feel like my spanx give out in the middle of the evening....I need some staying power at events man

5/22/2011 10:34:19 PM

I agree! I think the spandex starts to give after 3 hours or so. Though I have heard of people getting nerve damage from Spanx.

http://news.consumerreports.org/health/2011/03/the-dangers-of-teens-in-spanx.html

But I'd imagine if you're only wearing them for special occasions, there's not much harm.

5/22/2011 10:37:54 PM

those people are probably buying smaller to get more hold...not good

yeah I don't wear my spanx on the daily and now that its almost summer, I definitely don't wear them as much

5/22/2011 10:40:05 PM

Yeah, mine are only for special occasions where I know photos will be taken ... weddings and fundraisers. Otherwise, let it all hang out.

5/22/2011 10:42:15 PM

ok i finished what i needed to do so we can continue arguing over pointless things

Quote :

"just the other day i told kat i didn't like a shirt she was asking for opinions on when considering buying, and i'm pretty sure she bought it anyway and didn't flinch over my opinion."

and yea, i did. and NO you don't have the worst style. we just have different styles. ain't nothin wrong with that

i have never worn spanx. what do y'all wear them with? like tight fitting dresses? are they for smoothing fat rolls?

[Edited on May 22, 2011 at 10:45 PM. Reason : .]

5/22/2011 10:44:08 PM

yes and yes

5/22/2011 10:47:30 PM

lol.

im am super glad for everyones opinion.

and chances are- i will get the shirt...even though i am pretty broke
but the fact remains- i able to buy a coke every day, fast food every now and then, gas to get to a bar to buy a beer, the price of a beer, etc etc....that adds up quick

the fact is...we all have our price
and we will all buy things depending on the circumstance



if there were a shirt called the "kelsey elise" i would buy it for cody's sis
"......................................." " cody clark" i'd get it for my boo
"......................................." "carla sue" etc etc


i think i was more asking for forgiveness than permission hahaha (if that makes any sense)

when it comes down to it, 138$ is a lot but affordable (in my head at least )



[Edited on May 22, 2011 at 10:56 PM. Reason : it won't take too too much to offset the cost....and i'm really, really, REALLY good at that ]

[Edited on May 22, 2011 at 10:59 PM. Reason : dfgfd]

5/22/2011 10:49:03 PM

spanx are mostly for preventing underwear lines but some of them have some "smoothing" effect. I guess the slips and stuff are better but i've never tried them, just the power panties and the high waisted whatever whatever. they're really expensive, but delicate and stretch out and if you want a true girdle, a better one can be had for the price.

[Edited on May 22, 2011 at 10:52 PM. Reason : and the camisole. I liked it alot but was $50... ouch]

5/22/2011 10:52:18 PM

With a big ass, it seems thongs are the only comfortable panties. I've never used spandex or anything, but I could probably benefit from them,

5/22/2011 11:31:19 PM

I've never been a fan of thongs, they feel all funny up btw the cheeks.

5/22/2011 11:34:36 PM

Quote :

"OK BACK TO WHO WANTS TO HAVE A LADIES CONFERENCE SOMETIME?"

YES PLEASE! you can give us all tips and show us the ways of the products we need to know about. and then you can put your video conferences on a blog and become famous and make $$$$$.

Quote :

"Cheekies are the best ever. Out of curiosity, do y'all tend to prefer bikinis, thongs, cheekies or grannies?"

thongs only i like the Lacie ones from VS.

Quote :

"Do y'all wear underwear with spanx? Is that overkill?"

no - but then again i try not to wear spanx too much to begin with anyways - only for special occasions

5/23/2011 7:55:06 AM

Quote :

"YES PLEASE! you can give us all tips and show us the ways of the products we need to know about. and then you can put your video conferences on a blog and become famous and make $$$$$. "

OMG I WISH!!!!

5/23/2011 9:24:13 AM

you should totally look into doing it - it wouldn't cost you anything to set up a blog online to post the videos with tips and whatnot.

5/23/2011 10:26:18 AM

Quote :

""Do y'all wear underwear with spanx? Is that overkill?""

I forgot to respond to that yesterday. I think it's mostly a poor idea since one of the main functions of spanx is to "erase" pantylines by replacing them, and underwear is just adding more bulk. to be indelicate, the spanx material is pretty breathable but underwear beneath it could cause moisture to build up. some of the spanx have open crotches, so if that terrifies you and you need to be covered, I understand. but you're going to have pantylines!

5/23/2011 10:39:26 AM

Sorry I know I am obsessed with the dress i ordered but I hope it fits.

but look there it pops up again (not the exact one) but Britney looks awesome in it.

5/23/2011 11:03:46 AM

here's hoping the lace isn't scratchy

5/23/2011 11:07:14 AM

your dress is almost identical to her's! and at a fraction of the price i'm sure. i can't wait to see how you like the dress after you get it.

5/23/2011 11:07:25 AM

Ok so I found yet another website with cuuuute clothes and home goods that's like ideeli and all those other.

It's called Swirl. If you'd like to join, here's my link I'd appreciate your love!

http://beta.swirl.com/invite/erica

5/23/2011 11:27:19 AM

lol. so my mom told me she would buy the top for me hahahahahah


and she wants one too.

5/23/2011 12:54:36 PM

^^ Cool site! I joined. Thank you!



Does anyone hear take prenatal vitamins? I'm not trying to get pregnant, but I hear they make your nails and hair grow faster/thicker. I started taking them last week and am curious.

5/23/2011 1:05:11 PM

They do!

I thought about taking them too lol. I gotta get on some sort of vitamin now that I have low iron

5/23/2011 1:10:01 PM

I have thought about it and even went to the store intending to buy them but then for some reason went home with regular vitamins. I have heard lots of people swear by them. I do feel like I'd be tempting fate a little though.

5/23/2011 1:13:43 PM

i take folic acid just so im super prepared for whenever i decide to be impregnated.

5/23/2011 1:14:43 PM

Quote :

"I thought about taking them too lol. I gotta get on some sort of vitamin now that I have low iron "

i'm anemic too. i take b12 and iron. you can just buy them at the store. :/

what type of anemia did you have? i have iron and vitamin deficient. i take the supplements and try to make sure i eat foods rich in iron (lots of spinach!!). but actually, i'm still anemic - i bruise super easily and am always fatigued so i am making an appt to get my shit checked again. which is perrrrrfect because it isn't covered by my insurance anemia fail.

[Edited on May 23, 2011 at 1:25 PM. Reason : .]

5/23/2011 1:22:20 PM

I'm anemic too ... part of why I decided to start taking prenatal vitamins. My bruising has been awful lately. Mysterious bruises pop up daily.

And just two weeks ago I had fingerprint bruises on my butt from my bf squeezing me a bit too hard. But it didn't hurt at the time ... I'm just bruising very easily these days.

5/23/2011 1:28:08 PM

I just buy a good quality regular multi. Not the grocery store kind, one you get from a supplement specific place or website. Makes a big difference.

5/23/2011 1:29:03 PM