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Originally Posted by CA_in_NC
Hope it's a set because if it's someone's home the subtitle should be "I guess we're not getting the cleaning deposit back" ;) :rolleyes:
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Originally Posted by CA_in_NC
Hope it's a set because if it's someone's home the subtitle should be "I guess we're not getting the cleaning deposit back" ;) :rolleyes:
Because they grow up looking at fashion magazines and seeing rockstars do it? Some of it has to be cultural, where we're teaching girls that it's okay or sexy for them to look like that. Why can Brittney Spears & a few other girls that really don't have much in the way of singing talent make a lot of money singing? Can they still make that much money without singing talent if they're not dancing around in skimpy outfits?Quote:
Originally Posted by Biciclista
Then there's the whole shock factor if you're trying to rebel.
While the entire outfits that were portrayed in Ivona's pictures probably aren't something that I'd ever wear - parts of them are quite cute (the tartan shirt), I'd just pair them elsewise.
Have you seen the clothes they make for young girls lately? My sister will comes over with her 7 year old sometimes... and I'm just boggled that a 7 year old is dressing like that or has words written across the butt or in shirt skirts. And I can't blame the 7 year old, so apparently her mother and father think it's appropriate to walk around with something like that.
I guess I'm being off topic... Revenge wise? I'm not overly sure it's worth it given that he's already been childish enough to initiate damage to your bike, and you should be the better person... I'm guessing since he's male, so a very slight upward tilt to his saddle could be mildly uncomfortable for him and it'll take him a bit to figure out.
Here are a few biking pants/knickers things being made...some of the companies cited on these websites make all kinds of cool casual 'working bike' wear:Quote:
Originally Posted by IvonaDestroi
http://www.bicyclefixation.com/blog/.../00000050.html
http://velocouture.wordpress.com/200...sonal-history/
http://commutebybike.com/2007/01/06/...hins-knickers/
http://www.momentumplanet.com/appare...lish-every-way
http://joyriderclothing.blogspot.com...by-pamela.html
Ivona, while I wouldn't be inclined to wear your line, I'm probably not your target demographic, either. But I love that you are exploring your creativity and inspirations freely. That is what you can do in design school. When you get out, you most likely will not find that freedom.
Enough with the snarky comments! Really.
I don't know if you know of Rapha. The clothes aren't "cute" or designed for women, but really beautiful. Out of my pricepoint, too!
http://www.rapha.cc/index.php?page=1
Not what you were thinking, I know, but I thought you'd find them interesting.
check out REI's house line of pants/capris. There's some of them with a lot of pockets. Any one that's a softshell or nylon with dwr will shed water. Not specifically made for biking. You could maybe look at patagonia. REI'll be cheaper than patagonia, but a lot of outdoor stores are clearing things out.
If you wanted to make your own waterproof pants - you can buy the waterproofing stuff that they use to renew DWR finishes on outdoor gear - check out nikwax. Spray that on something like nylon, and you'd be in reasonably good shape. The nylon'll quick dry.
http://www.rei.com/product/724688
And the REI rebate earnings just came out!Quote:
Originally Posted by Catriona
Thank you for saying it, Tulip.Quote:
Originally Posted by tulip
Ivona, I started out as a Fine Arts major in college, but ended up switching to something more "practical." Continue to follow your dream.
About the revenge, keep in mind that what goes around, comes around. It's better just to let it go and forget it. ;)
FWIW, this Old Punk Rock Girl/New Waver says punk is not dead. What was in Wal-Mart was not true punk. That was poser punk!
I like the striped kneesocks!
www.sockdreams.com will make you very very happyQuote:
Originally Posted by Biciclista
These are still my favorites:Quote:
Originally Posted by Catriona
http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthread.php?t=23962
oooooooooooooooooooooooo I found some REALLY COOL SOCKS THEREQuote:
Originally Posted by jillm
they have really improved their stock since the last time i looked, thanks!
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Originally Posted by Tuckervill
you'd be surprised...
Pluckin' that banjo lets out a *lot* of spewage...Quote:
Originally Posted by Trek420
Though the fabric is plain (yawn-inducing :p), it would be more suitable for outwear/rainwear:
http://www.seattlefabrics.com/
If I was still sewing, I would drop by.. I have noticed over the last few years many fabric/textile outlets just don't exist period. Even for me to find a local place in town that sells a two-way jacket zipper to replace broken ones, is not that simple/convenient anymore.
I'm not domestic at all, but I do sew. I had to make all of my clothes when I was in High School and I don't think I've ever purchased ready made window treatments. So, I am also mourning the loss of fabric stores. They are really not out there any more. I teach in High School and they are also taking the sewing classes out of the schools. You used to be able to find any kind of fabric or notion, and now you really have to search for anything. The nearest decent fabric shop for me is 40 miles away.
Yes I agree, around me there are a few fabric stroes but come hell or high water I can't find a decent plaid. You can get stuff online, but it's a hassle because first you need to order a swatch, wait for that to come, and then order your fabric and wait again. Plus swatches don't always give you a good idea of how the whole thing is going to look draped, esspecially with a print.Quote:
Originally Posted by shootingstar
Well I finnally got around to getting a new shifter cable in the thing, now I just have to deal with the tuning. Got it perfect last nite and of course today it's skipping a gear... sigh. The tires have been fine ever since I re-inflated them.
If you're easily offended don't read the following... you guys are entitled to your opinions but so am I...
I havn't seen that bike at the station since that happened, but I have decided that the best way to go about it is wait until my gitane's finished and start taking that to the station... when I see that thing it's goin down! (just a little tire deflation and removing their shifter cable... same thing they did to me!) And my other bike will be nowhere in sight...HA!:D
So -- are you going to be disappointed if nobody kicks up a fuss about your post?
Pam
How about a note that says "I've got a hacksaw and I know how to use it."
And you might consider a ride up to the groovy bike friendly Berkeley station instead of parking at Ashby.
Of course, being young and angry is certainly an option for you (for the time being, at least.)
My, my but this has been a fun thread to read! All sorts of opinions are running through my mind.
IvonaDestroi - I could relate to your initial post, angry, tired, stressed to the max. . . not a situation for clear thinking. I too was an art major and final show, portfolio development time etc is not the best time of life. Do you also have to be part of a senior fashion show?
The original post must have been censored because I didn't see the objectional language
Revenge - I tend to agree w/ most on here - it just isn't worth it and comes around to bite you in the *utt.
However just thinking of creative ways to do it sometimes has a lot of satisfaction w/o ever implementing them. :D
BTW read "A Poison Tree" by William Blake - one of my favorite poems when I am in revenge mode.
http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/a-poison-tree/
Re the fashions - I must say they are interestingly retro. I see them as a combination of punk/grunge/anime/manga.
I found it interesting that you said "stay in your comfort zone"
I am bringing this up because I am a high school art teacher and am always interested in what is going on in the post-secondary institutions around the country. My students are always asking me what schools I would recommend for them depending on their area of concentration.
So with that being said and taking into consideration that your education has been on pattern development, etc (I TRY to tell my students that it isn't just all fun and games creating interesting designs on paper - but alas they don't believe me.)
I digressed - The question I have is - although your designs are a variation of that specific genre, targeted at a very select audience, does your school push you to develop new, never before been seen lines for a wide range of clientele in diverse situations? (think commuter cyclists - to business casual -to retired women going to "the club". )
What will your portfolio be judged on?
If you don't want to answer publicly that is fine just PM me. I would like to specifically know what school you are going to and your feelings about the education you have received there. Most of my serious students end up going out of state (usually NY or CA) for their education and the more information I have the better I can help them.
Thanks and good luck as you get through these next trying months!
I can't help wondering what might have happened if you'd left a note that said something more along the lines of "Congratulations on the very effective u-lock, but you've taken my bike hostage here. Accidents happen. I'm waiting at the coffee shop across the street if you'd like to make it up to me."
You might have gotten a heart-felt apology instead of vandalism to your bike.
Roxy
Please take the mature and civil approach. If you vandalize his bike, he might do something to an innocent's bike, thinking it's yours. What if whatever you do causes an accident? (edit: or causes him to escalate it - on someone ele's bike???) What if he's not the one hurt, but another person is hurt because of YOUR actions? What if he takes it out on MY bike?!?!?!!!
Do you really think your cable was in his lock intentionally? Really. People can get hurt, even if you can't see that far ahead.
I tend to agree with most of the folks, ya know... the anger passes, maybe just by ranting about it, you can let it go now... but if that anger comes back every time you see that bike locked up... maybe you do have to do something.
A few years ago I had a roommate from hell. She was the roommate that ended all other roommates, I'm now happy to pay 200.00 more for a cracker box that is all mine. So we had finally had the huge blow up... so I moved, on my way out the door, I dropped a frozen but quite raw fish behind the stove... I grin with delight every time I think about what happened as that fish slowly unthawed and began to decompose behind that stove... how long did it take her to figure out where that smell was coming from... how much of a pain in the arse it must have been to move that stove and who she had to get to help her move it...:D It makes me sooooooooo happy!!
So if you just have to do something -- get yourself a can of sardines and give some inconspicuous parts of his bike a nice rub down with the essential oils of the sea.
At the very least, he'll have to give the ol bike a nice wash down -- OR he'll suffer through it until it slowly wears off, but not before developing a complex. Most likely he'll never figure out it was an act of revenge, just this weird thing that happened.
Bike rage is getting to be a common thing. One thing I talk about when teaching the Traffic Skills or Commuter classes is road rage, and how to deal with it when it happens to you or to a riding buddy. I stress keeping your cool, and not letting someone else's irrational anger ruin your ride, or your day. Life's way too short for that sort of foolishness.
A little parable that a fellow LCI share with me a few weeks back has stuck with me, and is probably a good thing to pass on...
The Law of the Garbage Truck
One day, I hopped into a taxi and took off for the airport. We were driving in the right lane when, suddenly, a black car jumped out of a parking space right in front of us. *My taxi driver slammed the brakes, skidded, and missed the other car by just inches! *The driver of the other car whipped his head around and started yelling at us. *My taxi driver just smiled and waved at the guy. *I mean, he was really friendly. So I asked, "Why did you just do that? This guy almost ruined your car and sent us to the hospital!" *This is when my taxi driver taught me what I now call, 'The Law of the Garbage Truck.'
He explained, "Many people are like garbage trucks. They run around full of garbage, full of frustration, full of anger, and full of disappointment. As their garbage piles up, they need a place to dump it and sometimes they'll dump it on you. *NEVER take it personally. *Just smile, wave, wish them well, and move on with the routine life." *Don't take their garbage and spread it to other people at work, at home or on the streets.
And when you wave at folks, use all five fingers, and not just the middle one...
Tom
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Originally Posted by PscyclePath
Life is really too short.
I understand you were angry - I would be, too. But I make it at point not to get involved with folks that are vindictive--because it can turn in to a big problem--like "road rage" and I don't want it or need it. Sometimes it's better just to leave it and not act on your feelings.