Comments on: Not All Fashion is Political

By: Caramel Short

Caramel Short — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 08:21:30 +0000

Slightly off the subject perhaps, and a bit of a weird question, but I’m just looking for a bit extra information on the manufacture of UGG footwear. Do you know what type of sheep they are manufactured from? And are real UGGs constructed from the same type as the many imitations?

By: MarthaAndMe

MarthaAndMe — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:02:30 +0000

Sounds like a great bargain! I’ve never been to a sample sale. I don’t think they even have them for us plus sized folks though.

By: ruthpennebaker

ruthpennebaker — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:48:18 +0000

Thanks, all. I already wore my coat last night when the temperature plunged down to the 40s.

By: Chris

Chris — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:33:16 +0000

Coincidentally I just ordered a gorgeous chocolate brown faux mink trimmed coat, justified by my upcoming birthday – and just saw that snow is expected here in our corner of the Pacific Northwest 5 miles from the Canadian border.

A coat well-justified (but I would’ve bought it regardless).

By: Cindy A

Cindy A — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:02:14 +0000

Ruth — I’m coming to NYC soon as I find an agent for my book. Considering what a lousy salesperson I am, it will be a posthumous publication. I’ll visit the ideal NYC in the afterlife.

By: musingegret

musingegret — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:42:15 +0000

This phrase of yours (“Hubert H. Humphrey’s egg-like face”) struck my funny bone and reminded me of a line from Laugh-In: “If Hubert Humphrey married Humpty Dumpty, he’d be Hubert Humphrey Dumpty!” Good for you on finding such a bargain; wear in warmth and joy during your NYC winter.

By: Winston

Winston — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:15:52 +0000

*** Steve ***

Since that St. John’s knit will not likely see any future wear, I say rescue that garment from the closet, cut it, and whip up some trendy headrest slipcovers for your automobile. Economic times are tight, think Recycle– just go Green!

By: ruthpennebaker

ruthpennebaker — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:15:05 +0000

Yes, Alexandra, I'm pretty good at ticking off the justifications. Lots of practice.

Thanks, Anne and Jennifer.

Ellen, so glad you have some new cold-weather clothes.

Steve, I don't usually like sales places for just the reasons you're talking about. Too many decisions made simply because of the "cheap" price.

Cindy, when are you coming to NY?

Winston, Winston, it's only a little bit of fur.

By: Winston

Winston — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:00:20 +0000

Wow! What a blog ride! Start out nobly one morning on a mind-expanding quest to visit a museum, and by afternoon you’ve stooped to forge a personal political agenda against the NYC Winter, financially aided and abetted by Andrew Marc!
I’d say you’ve come a long way, baby, from your parched Texas roots!

But, Ruth! Fur? In the streets of New York? I dunno….

I think you’d be a lot warmer– and safer– wearing a Sun Yellow snowsuit sporting block-prints of Grover Cleveland in drag.

By: Cindy A

Cindy A — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:26:30 +0000

Sixteen years ago I bought a beautiful suit on Rodeo Drive in the famous 90210 zip code marked down to only $400 (which is still the most expensive suit I own). And I still wear it! What a fashionista I am NOT! Will plan to browse only when we visit NYC.