tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2639864987109803204.post2534584741511003996..comments2023-10-22T01:07:09.551+11:00Comments on Super Kawaii Mama: Is Vintage Clothing Right For You?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2639864987109803204.post-453868691070111552008-08-23T02:17:00.000+10:002008-08-23T02:17:00.000+10:00Super K, you're right of course. And it brings us ...Super K, you're right of course. And it brings us back to "Looking Good vs "Being Worthy" quandary. <BR/>I worry if people think I bought this stuff new,(as if) they will judge me. (and take away my home help!)<BR/>But from now on I will say just that "Thankyou, it's Armani" Why not be proud of fabulousness even if it is from a charity shop? It is a hobby, of sorts, and it helps me escape. Gracias.<BR/>xx<BR/>(ps. I am tormented waiting for you to comment on my blog)Lisamareehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18445509438246694219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2639864987109803204.post-40635568982469526332008-08-22T21:55:00.000+10:002008-08-22T21:55:00.000+10:00What a great post!!!Very informative, and I think ...What a great post!!!<BR/>Very informative, and I think it should be "publicitised" (sorry if it's wrong).<BR/>Most of the time I see that there's a great confusion in people heads about vintage and retro.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for bringing it to discussion.<BR/><BR/>xxSeekerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04128993876847534647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2639864987109803204.post-65679818849089282242008-08-22T19:25:00.000+10:002008-08-22T19:25:00.000+10:00Leah: I think that applies to all clothing sellers...Leah: I think that applies to all clothing sellers, vintage or not. I never trust a size label and always ask the seller to measure for me according to my specifications. I can be very pedantic but it means I have no problems in the end.<BR/><BR/>K.Line:Living history it is.<BR/><BR/>Penny: It is all about consumer perception and education.<BR/><BR/>Lilac Stevens: Yes, imagine what a fashion goldmine all those charities would be sitting on if that were the case. They'd never need to host another benefit again.<BR/><BR/>Shopdownlite: thank you. Yes, I do browse Kawaii things regularly on Etsy. I like to support and buy handmade where possible.<BR/><BR/>Pony: I know. 90's? Vintage? what the hell? It is up to us as fashion bloggers to make a point to differentiate and show the market makers just what we will stand for. Finding pre-loved crap in Ebay under Vintage has to be one of my biggest hates.<BR/><BR/>Hammie: I absolutely agree that if you wore it last time you shouldn't wear it this time. Hence, no harem pants a la MC Hammer at my place! Your point on good designer finds is a tricky one. I can't say I have a specific term, but if I'm asked what I'm wearing at it is one of these items, I just simply give the label. A simple "I'm wearing Armani" usually does the trick for me. But I'll put on my thinking cap and see what I can come up with.<BR/>And checking out the fashion blog of today too. :)Candice DeVillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17556198036135539946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2639864987109803204.post-6416769368510276852008-08-22T17:29:00.000+10:002008-08-22T17:29:00.000+10:00Well I agree that anything I wore in the 80's and ...Well I agree that anything I wore in the 80's and 90's should not be considered vintage. However that's just because it makes me feel old when I see Peaches Geldof wearing it! I follow, "the 20 year rule" for calling a trend retro and making it worth bringing back. I also follow "if you wore it last time, you can't wear it this time" mostly.<BR/>As for saying "Vintage" for "Op Shop Designer Treasure Hunting"; yes, guilty as charged, but it sounds so much nicer. The term "op shop" doesn't travel, and I think a mid-nineties Armani Suit or Max Mara double breasted plaid jacket deserves better. Can I have new word please, for my designer treasures? maybe "Thriftage" <BR/>xx<BR/>(ps. I have had my first go at Fashion Blogging Super K, inspired by you and all the lovelies)Lisamareehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18445509438246694219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2639864987109803204.post-10339869422449182092008-08-22T13:54:00.000+10:002008-08-22T13:54:00.000+10:00oops - my comment was a grammatical mess - sorry!!...oops - my comment was a grammatical mess - sorry!! note to self: REREAD!Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07379003305716601108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2639864987109803204.post-63363994228024922008-08-22T13:51:00.000+10:002008-08-22T13:51:00.000+10:00Thank you so much for making that first point - th...Thank you so much for making that first point - the plethora of things from MY childhood - i.e. the early nineties, that are being called vintage is all over the internet. It really seems to devalue what should actually be an investment, or a piece of history, and in some cases, a piece of art.<BR/><BR/>I know I just sounded a bit too serious :P But it really does bother me, and to my knowledge, no other bloggers have made that point!!Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07379003305716601108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2639864987109803204.post-42211738814786372862008-08-22T12:47:00.000+10:002008-08-22T12:47:00.000+10:00OMG - love your site - what a great witer too!p.s....OMG - love your site - what a great witer too!<BR/>p.s. do you ever browse the kawaii fabrics at ETSY.com?ShopDownLite.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14445921756661755732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2639864987109803204.post-17008764399921707632008-08-22T10:23:00.000+10:002008-08-22T10:23:00.000+10:00These are really good points. It irks me a little ...These are really good points. It irks me a little when I see people with entirely thrifted outfits made up of stuff that's less than 10 years old and they're slapping the label vintage on everything. Just because it's from a thrift shop doesn't mean it's vintage!!Tabbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16489939577142984031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2639864987109803204.post-5407569802933485352008-08-22T10:00:00.000+10:002008-08-22T10:00:00.000+10:00What a good post. I couldn't agree more.What a good post. I couldn't agree more.esme and the lanewayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01598090772829311850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2639864987109803204.post-68292446130848203512008-08-22T06:46:00.000+10:002008-08-22T06:46:00.000+10:00! :)! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09911179956460262085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2639864987109803204.post-6494750372110742542008-08-22T05:20:00.000+10:002008-08-22T05:20:00.000+10:00great tips!i do hate it when vintage things are so...great tips!<BR/>i do hate it when vintage things are so overpriced, especially when they aren't even proper vintage (over 40 years) they have just realised that they can make loads of money out of it and rack up the prices - so people think it must be something special and snap it up!Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09391804751237269328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2639864987109803204.post-90338446761181477552008-08-22T04:30:00.000+10:002008-08-22T04:30:00.000+10:00Very informative post, SKM. I agree that you have...Very informative post, SKM. I agree that you have to be willing to work with vintage in order to make it "living history". We are the curators!K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2639864987109803204.post-46832841528558308292008-08-21T23:48:00.000+10:002008-08-21T23:48:00.000+10:00I have found buying vintage online is difficult be...I have found buying vintage online is difficult because buyers have to be so careful about the measurements sellers give. I find that sellers are a bit generous with measurements and it can be difficult to alter/tailor some vintage pieces. Have you also found this to be the case?LJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16124030695534230612noreply@blogger.com