Catch Goth Style

[girasol]

Remembering the olden days, working with separates is a challenge. People with otherwise good fashion sense totally destroyed a look. There was one woman wearing a bustier with over-sized cups, tight pants and an over-sized jacket. Understanding the basis of the outfit, it made her look squat and encouraged negative commentary. She spent the night alone. Occasionally, her friends said, “Hi.” Fashion can be unyielding. There are some key points.'


- Why do assume that everyone would know who that woman was/is?

You are not in a fashion magazine, you are not a designer or makeup artist - and I see people like you in the mall all the time... So who are you to give people advise? I don't give people advise - I give them my opinion or a suggestion.

You have said to make a vest 'pop' you would wear a coloured t-shirt underneath and again underneath that - a long sleeved shirt. In the video your vest is not particularly nice or flattering for your figure so why make it pop?


The third outfit is fine. I think you should wear things that make your waist look smaller.

If you are going to make a video like that in future - lighting that shows off what you are wearing and your body is a better idea. You are going some weird dance in a shady corner... if you are supposedly showing people what they should be wearing - then show it clearly.

[Catch]

Everyone does know who that woman is, though it isn't always the same person. You know, tried looking like someone in a band and probably should have tried it out in their own size.

Back lighting is usually difficult to work with, but I think the front light balanced it out. It is more experimental. Plus, I didn't actually make any of those clothes, so it is stylistic. If I was advertising clothes for sale, I'm sure better lighting and close-ups would have been better. However, seeing how that wasn't the point at all, it works well. Think I will do all future videos the same way.

[girasol]

I thought your point was to show people how to dress better?
How do you accomplish that if you are half hidden?

As your replies to other people suggest... if you are self-confident and think you know better than some of the people ho apparently tire you with their appearances - why not just switch a light on behind the camera. You went to the effort of creating a video, adding text and posting a ridiculous blog - are you too tired to switch on a light?

Post however you want. It was a suggestion and I was trying to point out what YOU might have done better. I am not that interested in seeing your future videos + won't be following this thread anymore. Its stupid.
cya.

[Godslayer Jillian]

girasol is giving Catch too much fucking credit.
That's disturbing.

[girasol]

Originally Posted by Godslayer Jillian

girasol is giving Catch too much fucking credit.
That's disturbing.

I just think insulting her will not make me any happier. I'll just work myself up after every reply.

[Godslayer Jillian]

We don't want to make her happier. We want her to leave.

[girasol]

Originally Posted by Godslayer Jillian

We don't want to make her happier. We want her to leave.

Why?

I thought people like this entertained you guys?

I got that impression anyway.

I would rather positively influence someone rather than piss them off, waste my time and earn a bunch of insults from someone I don't know and won't know.

[Alarica]

What is the point in p ussy footing around people, friends, family or strangers, if they have to have things explained. It's far quicker to be blunt. If they dont like it, tough. They shouldnt do things that will get a negative response.

[girasol]

I feel guilty.

[Alarica]

Nah dont. I admire people like you. I used to be the same. Just got sick of people asking for advice then not listening or understanding. Now 'does this make me look fat?' gets 'yep it does. try a bigger size'. I feel sorry for my friends lol.

[girasol]

Originally Posted by Alarica

Nah dont. I admire people like you. I used to be the same. Just got sick of people asking for advice then not listening or understanding. Now 'does this make me look fat?' gets 'yep it does. try a bigger size'. I feel sorry for my friends lol.

Oh... shopping with people is horrible.
I just give them something else to try on.
I don't want to tell them they look fat.
They probably already know.
Or they are fishing for me to say 'no'...

[Catch]

Ya, I don't ask people if I am fat or ugly. Generally people are willing to give compliments, so more likely to hear something nice, even if it is a rare event.

[Alarica]

Wow you really got a bum deal in friends.

[girasol]

Not necessarily...

I have quite a few large friends. I am not about to be brutally honest and say 'you look unattractive, I think you should go home and change'

I am also not going to say 'lets go to the gym. right now!'

...It isn't my place. Sometimes in a store you may have 2 options and you pick the more flattering option but ...they most likely know they are a little chubby or they have really packed the weight on...

I will just opt for a salad and hope they order that too instead of fries and a milkshake.

Being a good friend doesn't always mean telling people what their problems really are. I like to think they are smart enough to know some of them - and you just need to support them if they are worth it and give something back to you.

[Catch]

It is nice to hear something good.

I'm going to take a break from the thread. It will probably be awhile until another video. Thinking the video might feature buttons. Probably better to go into details on that one.

[girasol]

what? Teach people how to sew buttons on?

(just poking fun. )

[Catch]

Originally Posted by girasol

what? Teach people how to sew buttons on?

(just poking fun. )

Actually I could show people how to sew buttons on.

I have a feeling you might already know what it's about. Not saying anything until it is done.

[LaBelleDameSansMerci]

I had a friend who didn't know how to sew on buttons... so I tried to teach him but he got bored and distracted >.<

[girasol]

Originally Posted by Catch

Actually I could show people how to sew buttons on.

I have a feeling you might already know what it's about. Not saying anything until it is done.

I have a funny people that many people would know how to do that...
Why go to the trouble?
Why don't you just link to a tutorial that is already out there... I am confident that there are probably many many many videos and little blurbs already out there

[girasol]

Originally Posted by LaBelleDameSansMerci

I had a friend who didn't know how to sew on buttons... so I tried to teach him but he got bored and distracted >.<

hm. Some people just don't appreciate help because they don't like people teaching them anything. I am like that...

I mean a button usually has holes... All you need is suitable thread, a needle and buttons. Its like tying something to something without using your hands to do it...



I tie my shoes differently because I never paid attention to how they are supposed to be tied...
lost case

[Alarica]

You're meant to sew buttons on? Theres me getting in a mess with a glue gun all these years.

[badteccy]

Catch is really off putting. I would not want to walk in the dark with her next to me.

[Catch]

Originally Posted by badteccy

Catch is really off putting. I would not want to walk in the dark with her next to me.

Well you don't know me then. The most that would happen is running out of things to talk about and getting bored.

[Duane]

You know, I could do something like this and probably do better than you.

In fact, I think I'll do just that.

[Sir Canvas Corpsey]

I'd talk fashion and make a vid about outfits, but I pretty much only own black t-shirts and shorts, because i'm too lazy to look for anything else.