"Thanks!" to many of you, including Red white and Blue! & kitchy7 (in this post) ,who mentioned that J.Crew updated its homepage (click here). In a lovely gesture, they congratulate the new first family. :)Michelle Obama is a big fan of J.Crew, even stating her appreciation for the brand on a Jay Leno appearance (refer to here). No matter what she wears today, on Inauguration Day, I am sure First Lady Michelle Obama will look great.
P.S. Happy Inauguration Day J.Crew Aficionadas & Aficionados! :)
P.S.S. Due to the direction of some of the comments, I have disabled the comments for this post. :(
"Now here's 50% off everything to help celebrate such a historic day!"
ReplyDeleteRight? RIGHT???
Aw come on J Crew. :(
♥ Chloe: I am not going to lie, I was hoping J.Crew would offer a promotion for today's event too- perhaps some free shipping, maybe an additional percent off. ;)
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately, I will be away for most of the day so I won't be able to check the computer or monitor my email, but maybe J.Crew still might offer something for today. :)
hello historic day!
ReplyDeletehello socialism!
Alexis- I suppose it's good for me, considering I'm on a bit of a shopping ban. :D
ReplyDeleteAnonymous- Hi. Do you know what socialism is?
Chloe: (I'm not anon 3:42) socialism... hmmm... possibly handing out 800 billion dollars as an Economic band-aid? Not that doing so is really Obama-specific. The recession would have been addressed similarly if McCain had won, the real difference will be in how the money is allocated, and since none of us can see the future (I presume), only time will tell...
ReplyDeleteP.S. Food for thought: Most economists believe that the New Deal actually prolonged the Great Depression.
P.P.S. 50% off would make the day even MORE historic. J.Crew offering a good deal? Surely you jest.
Chloe and Alexis,
ReplyDeleteYeah, I was hoping for at least 30% off to celebrate today. Looks like it is going to be zero! Bummer.
I was hoping for another promotion too...bummer...
ReplyDeleteI extend my congratulations to the First Family as well and wish them the best.
ReplyDeleteI am a Canadian and I wish the best to the first family, what an exciting day.
ReplyDeleteJ Crew could have loaded their new arrivals on-line this am, that would have been a nice way to celebrate.
If anyone is interested JJill has an additional 50% off their sale stuff--3 days.
ReplyDeleteOFF Topic,
ReplyDeleteCan anyone suggest a good winter boot for ice/snow that has good cushion as well? Thanks.
Ann
Ann @ 5:48 - I like J.Crew wellies for ice/rain. They may have some lined ones as well.
ReplyDeleteAnn: Have you looked at the Merrell boots, I purchased a pair that looks like Uggs, lined with sherpa, and they are great for the ice and snow.
ReplyDeleteJCrew was my first stop this a.m. Still weary-eyed, I thought maybe I won something!
ReplyDeleteCute. Hopefully there will be "change"
ReplyDeleteAnon 3:42 - LOL totally for real! Man, what a hoot!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to the new President and family.
ReplyDeleteAh yes, Michelle Obama. Proof positive that J.Crew is not just for 20-somethings. I always thought they had something for everyone and reading this blog it certainly seems so!
ReplyDeleteMaybe a promotion tomorrow?
Anon 5:48
ReplyDeleteThe best boots I have found for ice and snow are La Canadienne "Alexa"
http://zeta.zappos.com/product/7135624/color/216
Pricey, but worth their weight in gold IMO.
They are water proof, I stood in a freezing cold river to check, Sherpa lined and so comfortable. Not to mention, they will last you decades.
Congratulations to the First Family to-be in 4 hours! Nice gesture by JCrew. I'm not expecting promotions, considering Mickey's statements of late.
ReplyDeleteAlso, the coats that Sasha & Malia Obama were wearing at the Sunday concert looked familiar - maybe Crewcuts? All the little girl coats are sold out on the site so I couldn't tell for sure.
Socialism = spreading the wealth. Exactly what Obama suggested during one of his campaign speeches. We have to be careful about what that means. I work hard for my money and I'm not poor because of it. People who are able and don't even make an effort, why should I be taxed so the government agencies can give to them and support the welfare lifestyle?
ReplyDeleteI'm fine with a helping hand. A handout, not so much.
Ann, check out Sporto boots. Almost all are less than $100, they are cute, and almost all are 100% waterproof. I have a pair I got two years ago and I get alot of compliments on them. They're available everywhere (Zappos, Piperlime, etc.).
ReplyDeleteRepublican or Democrat, socialist or not, this is a historic day for our country - let's all ban together and support our country and each other. Differences can be put aside for one day. The best we can do is to be hopeful.
ReplyDeleteband together, sorry!
ReplyDeleteWell I hope JCrew comes up with some sort of fantastic promotion! Once Obama "redistributes" my hard-earned money, I'll have even less to spend at my beloved JC!
ReplyDeleteI usually wear my JCrew wellies in the ice and snow (I live in Cleveland). They work well. I have a lined pair. I've had them for 3 winters, wore them almost every day, and they are still going strong. I also get alot of compliments too! Of course, if you want a more sophisticated look they probably won't cut it.
ReplyDeleteCan someone comment on the fit of the Clara cardigan? I have heard it is very poufy and a pass. Just wondering...thanks.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to the first family!
ReplyDeleteHas any one seen the Vanchetta Uptown Tote in Tan Rose?
I want it, but will not buy w/o a free ship code.
Anon 9:00am - There is another great blog called A Bigger Closet. She did a review of the Clara (with pics) she made it look really cute. I'm not sure how to post a link. SO if it doesn't work just paste it into your browser w/o the URL stuff. HTH
ReplyDelete[url]http://abiggercloset.blogspot.com/search?q=clara[/url]
anonymous poo poo-ers and lack of a special promotion isn't going to bring me down today! :D
ReplyDeletethe jcrew online congrats is a nice gesture, especially since they've gotten a lot of free advertising courtesy of the new First Lady! :)
The girls' coats did look very crewcuts-esque, but I'm not all that familiar with the crewcuts stuff, being that I am not a mommy it only gets a passing glance from me! :)
OT look what I found on ebay ha ha
ReplyDeletehttp://cgi.ebay.com/50-J-CREW-MINI-VELVET-BUG-LADYBUG-BUGLE-pin-BROOCH_W0QQitemZ370146452389QQcmdZViewItemQQptZPins_Brooches?hash=item370146452389&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50
I hope that link works
Anon 9:22 - can't believe there are 4 bids with the high at $31 on that hideous thing!
ReplyDeleteWhoo hoo! It is a very good day. I am also a Canadian, but so very happy for the USA today. Anonymous at 3:42, to me 'socialism' is NOT a dirty word in any sense especially when socialism = universal health care and firm social safety nets.
ReplyDeleteOn a purely superfical note, I looove Michelle O. She is such a class act, in every sense. And I can't wait to see what she'll be wearing! I think she is the next Jackie O!
For the poster asking about clara, I'm a huge fan! I bought three colours! But I can see how it annoys people. It is rather puffy and not the most flattering. If you have shoulder-self-consciousness you may not like it. I love mine with a wide belt! When you cinch it in it balances the puffiness a little. Best with a slim bottom (I mean pant/skirt, not derriere!) But to me clara is so pretty that I don't mind that isn't 'slimming'.
Paperbag Princess,
ReplyDeleteThanks. I ordered my usual size Large b/c of my shoulders (i.e. I am a swimmer:) Since I am tall I hope my height balances out the poofiness.
Also, I did look at Bigger Closet website (before posting my request on opinions) but since she wears a small I couldn't judge...looks fine on her...
I am an American who has lived for 2 years in the UK and have health issues. I cannot stand the NHS. I use private healthcare for the most part over here. I hope the US doesn't ever get it. Most of my UK friends and I mean MOST 95%+ hate the NHS too.
ReplyDeleteOT, A little blog help please...
ReplyDeleteTwo other people posted URLs in their postings, one stating they don't know how to "link" it. I don't either...can someone please give instructions on how to do that?
Clueless at blogging, but trying to learn...
It's tough to show how to post a link with HTML (since the site just wants to hide the HTML tags and show the link), but this site shows you how:
ReplyDeleteHTML Link
Anon @10:09: Here are instructions on how to Hyperlink: Click Here . What you type is on the left, and what appears is on the right. HTH! :)
ReplyDeleteJust a note about nationalized health care...I lived in France where the system worked well. The US spends more per capita on health care than any other country, but what the average person gets in the end from the government (which for many is nothing) is miserable compared to countries like France. I'm not saying the French system is perfect, but it's better than our messed up system where the insurance company executives are the ones making and controlling the money and people sit in emergency rooms for hours waiting for care. Why should health care be linked with and subsidized by your employer? Completely off-topic for this blog, I know...
ReplyDeleteThanks Gia and FFM!!
ReplyDeletePaper Bag Princess, the health care and social safety nets in Canada are why you guys are taxed to the hilt. It is unsustainable, especially as the baby boomers retire. Good luck with that. ;)
ReplyDeleteAnon 5:48- I actually wear my J.crew wellies in the snow/ice too. Mine aren't lined, but I sized up so I can wear big wool socks. It works great - warm, cozy, dry, AND cute :)
ReplyDeleteMeredith, what do you mean that the US spends more per capita? I'd like to see the numbers on that, finding it a little hard to believe and I have read otherwise from economists.
ReplyDeleteThis is a test to see if I can do the link thing. Also I would like comments on this bag. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteClick Here For Vachetta Uptown Tote in Tan Rose
Jcrew, political?, a business should be carefully about that.
ReplyDeleteThe anons crying socialism might not take this op-ed seriously as it comes from the evil godless yankee liberal NYT :), but Newt Gingrich + John Kerry both contributed to it: How to take US Health Care from Worst to First.
ReplyDeleteIf you don't want to read it, here's just one line: It is no surprise then that the United States spends more than twice as much per capita on health care compared to almost every other country in the world — and with worse health quality than most industrialized nations.
Here is one study:
ReplyDeletehttp://ucatlas.ucsc.edu/spend.php
My husband, daughter and I received better healthcare in the US than in the UK. Until one actually lives outside the US don't knock it. My huband has had 8 surgeries and is only 35 years old. I have had so many health issues myself and have always gotten good care in the US. No system is perfect but no one I know likes Canada or UK's system better than the US. In the UK the wait time for an emergeny MRI is 6 months. I know this for a fact. A nonemergency one is 9 months. I never had to wait more than a few weeks in the US for my three MRI's.
ReplyDeleteAnon at 10:43, are you serious? I work in health care policy and it is well known that the US spends more per capita on health care than any other industrialized nation, yet has some of the worst health outcomes. This is not even debatable! Regardless of the reasons WHY (I'm not even going to try to get into that), it is true.
ReplyDeleteAnd I'm not saying Anon at 10:58 isn't right...we can often get health care much quicker here, and we have some of the best technology in the world. However, when you're talking about population-level characteristics and costs, it's a very different story.
ReplyDeleteI live in Canada and hate national health care and I'm healthy. We have people dying in emergency rooms in Winnipeg and sitting there dead for 12 hours before they are even noticed for pete's sake. It takes forever for MRIs and people regularly die waiting for lifesaving surgery.
ReplyDeleteMost people in Calgary do not have a family doctor, they rely on walk-in-clinics, when a doctor is actually IN the clinic, or emergency wards. It is gawdawful pathetic. If I have any health problems I will go to the US and pay out of pocket for care.
Canadians spend the majority of tax revenue on health care alone and what is delivered is terrible. Don't think there aren't bureaucrats in the government system because there are and unlike a CEO of a publicly-traded company, they are political appointees who can do no wrong until a change of government. It's ridiculous.
What made U.S. great essentially is not its wealth. But the free battle grounds it opens to talented people and great ideas. If that freedom does not exist, less competitive entities are protected, U.S. will lose its world standing.
ReplyDelete4:08:, No, most economists do not believe that the New Deal prolonged the Depression--that's a Fox News talking point.
ReplyDeleteSee John Maynard Keynes: gov't must spend to overcome output gaps.
IMO the healthcare problem in the US is more about the cost and access then quality.
ReplyDeleteIf you are working and have healthcare through your employer you are probably pretty happy with your care. No problems. HOWEVER IF you become ill and can not work, you lose your healthcare. Now WHAT? COBRA is available, but normally it is extremely expensive especially if you aren't working and it doesn't last forever. Other insurance companies may not take you because of your pre-existing condition.
Medicare and Medicaid (under current laws) can not always fill the gap.
I agree with Amy. We do have some amazing medical research and have made countless innovations to the practice, but for those of us who do not have health insurance b/c we can't afford it or our employers do not offer a program, it is difficult to even manage a routine check-up or medication. It really comes down to whether or not you think health care is a right or a privilege.
ReplyDeleteBut anyway, what do people think of Michelle's inauguration outfit? It's not jcrew but it's lovely! A creamy, golden yellow beaded dress and jacket, with dark green pumps. I dig the color combo. I hope she is wearing hose, though, it's freakin' cold!
Agree, the more bail-out, the longer recession will be.
ReplyDeleteMeredith and Heather I completely agree and have seen other similar studies. Anonymous at 10:40 studies on universal pensions have shown that social safety nets ARE sustainable, for low-income AND high-income countries. Also, studies of the Nordic countries (where they have the highest taxes and most comprehensive safety nets) consistently show the highest quality of life and 'happiness' rankings. Canadians are heavily taxed, its true but why would I mind if it means I have health care security and do not have to fend for myself in a time of need. No system is perfect and the Canadian one has its flaws, believe me! But people without medical coverage or without adequate coverage are frequently bankrupted by medical expenses in countries without universal coverage.
ReplyDeleteI do not want to be political because that isn't what this blog is for, and I want to be respectful of that. But since you brought it some of us have responded...
Back to j crew! To the poster about clara - good luck, I hope you love it as much as I do!! I may be taxed-to-the-hilt but every now and then I can still buy a little cardi!!
actually, maybe it's not beaded but some sort of jacquard print (or something similar to the metallic cloche skirt?)? I need to find a better picture. image of the couple
ReplyDeleteanon@ 9:22 - the bug pin is too funny! J.Crew really lost their marbles on trying to pawn those things off for as much as they did. Do you think people might be bidding on them as a gag gift?
ReplyDeleteI don't want to politicize here, but I do have personal experiences with the failure of a socialized healthcare system. My friend's mother in Sweden literally died of breast cancer while waiting for years to get to the doctors she needed and get the treatment that could have saved her life. My grandmother, on the other hand, was fortunate to come to the U.S. and receive many life-saving treatments. She lived for 15 years longer because she was able to treat her breast cancer, and she was able to have a very high quality of life after the treatments she received after 2 strokes. Another friend of mine who lived in the UK had an extremely difficult time getting care (not to mention coverage) to treat her health problems. She had to shell out a lot of cash and be treated by private doctors (she was not wealthy, so this was a huge drain for her financially). Eventually, she also came to the U.S. to be treated, and she's now doing fine.
If our health care system is so bad, then why do so many people who have the means to tbe best health care in the world (including world leaders, sworn enemies of the U.S., and so many foreign dignitaries) come to the U.S. to be treated? Especially dignitaries from counrties with socialized health care systems?
Michelle does look great. In pics I saw of her yesterday (with the belted cardi) she looked very JCrew inspired!
ReplyDeleteOK, I need to clarify. When you say the US spends more per capita, what I am questioning is that the US government spends more per capita. Not the US including private citizens, employers, etc.
ReplyDeleteSaying "the US spends more per capita" is rather ambiguous.
Anon 10:43
OT: has anyone seen high heel flares in indigo, size 29, in stores?
ReplyDeleteAnon 11:11 - even Democrats are now agreeing that the New Deal prolonged the depression. Let me find the news story link...
ReplyDeleteThe color of Michelle's outfit is very "J Crew" I think. I like the sparkles, too. Why not have some fun? I'm not sure what the neckline of her dress is about yet though. Is that a sweater or a scarf? Anyway, i like her style--life is short, so wear colors!
ReplyDeleteclassic_style - The Plaza Frontenac store in ST Louis had some this weekend, but I'm not sure about sizes. Try calling 314.862.2739
ReplyDeleteYeah, anon 9:57, because healthcare in the US is renowned for its efficiency. Give me a break.
ReplyDeletemeredith,
ReplyDeleteI think she may have on a cardigan over the dress with a brooch or a beaded collar?... Similar to how she styled the jcrew cardigan she wore on Leno.
Thanks dani_california! I will give them a call.
ReplyDeleteanon at 10:40 AM, good luck living off social security when you retire. There won't be any left for you, but perhaps your disdain for other countries' systems can warm your cold little heart.
ReplyDeleteRegarding people coming to the US for health care, I reiterate what others have said, that if you have the money, US health care is great. If you don't, then you may end up dying in a waiting room like some have said happens in Canada or the UK. Money talks here in the US, and health care is a prime and sad example. The irony is that some Americans go overseas for operations and other health care ...because they can't afford it here!
ReplyDeletePaper Bag Princess:
ReplyDelete"Canadians are heavily taxed, its true but why would I mind if it means I have health care security and do not have to fend for myself in a time of need."
What a poor attitude. The government should take care of me. Nanny state, here we come.
Social Security is one giant Ponzi scheme. It is a totally unfunded liability. Look out children and grandchildren because you will have to pay for it.
ReplyDeleteI wish I could see the outfit Michelle O. is wearing. Thanks for the photo Heather, it looks lovely. Will have to catch it on the news tonight.
ReplyDeleteYes, many Americans travel to India, especically for heart care, I believe it is. And for those socialist haters on here, there's a country named Cuba that does well in WHO health surveys.
ReplyDeleteI used to enjoy this blog and the discussion about J.Crew clothes. The bile and vitriol spewed here lately is getting ridiculous.
ReplyDeleteCan we all just be thankful we live in a country that allows different points of view and has democratic process?
Michelle Obama is wearing an embellished dress and matching coat by Cuban American Designer Isabel Toledo: Click Here , and Here .
ReplyDeleteanon 11:32 AM, try any news website and they're streaming everything live, including plenty of pics of President & Mrs. Obama. She looks fantastic.
ReplyDeleteAnon at 10:43, I apologize- I see what you meant now (at 11:21).
ReplyDeleteI agree that we should discuss J Crew here, not politics. I am guilty as charged. Back to J Crew!
ReplyDeleteHi Everyone - on the "Today Show" this morning - Inauguration Day - Peggy Noonan, who was on as a discussant, was wearing the Paradise Jacquard Clea Jacket...As soon as I saw the close up I recognised it, I'd been thinking she was wearing a pretty color jacket even before I saw that this was it. Anyway, another plug for J.Crew.. Oh and little Sasha is very fashion forward with her pink and coral color combination today -I think both girls look beautiful as always, wonder if they ever wear Crewcuts?
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Alexis,
ReplyDeleteI agree that it was a lovely gesture for J. Crew to extend well-wishes to the First Family. It's a historic day!!!
No doubt...so where's the code!? LOL.
ReplyDeleteAt first glance, I am not loving Michelle's coat/dress combo. I don't think the cut or length is all that flattering on her.
ReplyDeleteCould everyone PLEASE stop talking about their own political views, and stop criticizing others? This is not the correct forum for that as I'm sure everyone knows. I hate seeing it on here.
ReplyDeleteI also enjoyed Michelle's outfit from yesterday with the belted sweater. I am always scared to wear a belt over caridgans because I think it creates a little bulk but she showed me it doesn't really matter if you look confident wearing it. I think she looked great! Haven't seen what she has on today but I am looking forward to seeing her outfits for the next 4 years. Not something people my age (23) have said about a first lady in a long time, I suspect! :)
Also, thanks FFM for the link to a picture of Michelle and for telling us about her dress and coat. I think her outfit is very different and I like it!
ReplyDeleteCheck this link out, Aficionadas. Be sure to pay attention to the end of the article especially. :):
ReplyDeleteMichelle Obama Wears Isabel Toledo
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ReplyDeleteHello. Does anyone give me some adviece? I'm thinking of buying Merino Lili ruffle-chiffon cardigan. Champagne color looks like ivory on their web site, but I was wondering if this color is actually more close to tan?? I had no opportunity to check it in person at the store.
ReplyDeleteThanks Anon @ 11:34 but I won't try streaming video here at work. I do appreciate the photos though. The TV is on in the bistro but I need to get some work done today so can't join the crowd in there...
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the article and the mention of Crew Cuts. I would assume that if Mrs. O likes J.Crew then she probably likes it for the whole family. Wonder if we will see the Prez in a J.Crew outfit one of these days.
Michelle Obama will likely be a huge supporter of American fashion, which is great. And keeping the outfits private is a respectable move. Shows she is not a publicity hound. Class. And I'm a republican.
Just share what I read from another blog.
ReplyDelete"Michelle is wearing an empire waist dress which look like an upholstered sofa"
There is some truth in it. Obamas maybe great, but we do not have to praise everything about them.
Michelle looks lovely today. A while back I commented that my favorite J. Crew colors of this season were the olives -- golden olive, tawny olive, etc. And today Michelle is wearing something from that color family!
ReplyDeleteClassic-Style:
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure which color it was, but they were the really dark HHFs... I think their were two dark colors. The Kenwood Store had some on Sunday in 29in. They're # 513-891-6500
Slastena: Well said!
ReplyDeleteWe too pay for our own medical care. With hubby being self employed, myself a SAHM and three children it does not come cheaply but it is well worth it. I do not for a moment want the government in charge of mine or my family's health, even for free.
While I did not vote for Obama I do have a great deal of respect for him and for the position so I will stand behind him and hope the best for our country!!
Our First Lady looks classic and stunning today and know she will carry herself with much style.
Don't worry Slastena-it will never happen. And thank you for interjecting with some rational, thoughtful statements backed up with real life experience. Too many well meaning people fall prey to emotional decision making without bothering to understand the real life complexities of what they are pushing for.
ReplyDeleteThis compulsion is aided and abetted by the media, all of whom will be quick to do a 180 when the propaganda they are pushing (to sell newspapers-not always because they believe it) doesn't go well and the anger and disappointment take over as the next best way to sell newspapers.
This country was founded on a simple premise: You get out of it what you put into it. The Welfare system, as well meaning as it was conceptually, threw a wrench into this basic American value. Why work? All you have to do is claim to be a victim and you'll get free money. What a great deal. And no, of course I am not talking about real victims .
The Media needs to start taking responsibility for the propagation of The Culture of Victimhood that it has helped to create. Does anyone really understand how Victimhood is being used to gain leverage and power these days? All someone has to do is say 'I'm offended' or 'I'm a Victim' with NO PROOF of their claims, and they've suddenly got enormous power, as no one wants to be labelled as offensive or a victimizer.
And as we all know, lack of proof only means something to people that are willing to analyze and fully understand a situation--Very few people fall into that category--Most just feed off the emotions and it takes the place of proof for them.
I too believe that Obama is an intellectually gifted person, and will not be prone to rash decisions-at least I hope that. He's also a politician who said things he needed to say to get elected. Good for him. It's my greatest hope that he will turn out to be a LOGIC oriented Centrist, because as we all know, the extremes on both sides do all the talking while the people in the middle do all the work.
Michelle O looked gorgeous. I loved the colors (agree - very j crew-ish). Did you notice her olive-coloured gloves? Sooooo nice. She probably has a stylist, do you think?
ReplyDeleteMichelle Obama's dress is not flattering around her mid-section. She looks likes she's in her second trimester. In both the JCrew concert outfit with the blue belt and that head-to-toe purple outfit from the campaign trail she has the same problem.
ReplyDeleteI wonder if she's ever heard of Spanx?
Anon @ 12:38 - the Merino Lili is more ivory than tan. IMO, the ruffles almost appear to be pale pink. hope this helps!
ReplyDeleteWhile I like the colors in Michelle Obama's ensemble, I think the overall effect is hideous. She looks like she's wearing expensive curtains -- the bulky coat does nothing for her figure. Just my two cents.
ReplyDeleteAnon @12:38: IMO, the champagne color of the Lili cardi has a warm base--almost a pink undertone. I would not characterize it as tan though.
ReplyDeleteBoth Anons @ 11:11: Hear hear.
ReplyDeleteThe New Deal ushered in Social Security and welfare, farm subsidies and whole bunch of regulations. Obama is espousing primarily public works, which was the focus of Kennedy more than it was Roosevelt's.
Thank you Anon for pointing out the Fox propaganda machine at work.
I would add more regarding this dialogue about healthcare in the US, since I'm an attorney who has worked, at different times, as General Counsel for a hospital holding company AND on the side of healthcare insurers AND for a French company where all the French nationals preferred to receive their healthcare in the U.S. (!!)
But this is supposed to be a blog where we can escape those issues and focus on the less serious matters of JCrew :)
Amy and Anon@01:05, thank you so much about the chanpaine color of Lili ruffle-chiffon cardigan. So, would you personally recommend this color?
ReplyDeleteAnon @ 11:59: Thanks for mentioning that you saw the Paradise Jacket on the Today show this morning. I've been wondering the about the color in IRL. Its bright, which is what I was hoping!
ReplyDeleteFor other interested JCAs, you can view the video by going to the Today show page. Its the video titled "What to expect from Obama's Speech."
Paper Bag Princess: I noticed her gorgeous green gloves! Love them!!! And kind of want to steal them.. hehe
ReplyDeleteP.S. Anon @ 11:15 - there is a difference between bailout (which is retrospective and helping people who have already messed up their own business stay afloat), and public works (which is prospectivei nature and stimulates the job market).
ReplyDeleteKeith Olbermann of MSNBC just reported that Sasha and Malia were wearing J. Crew today. :)
ReplyDeleteSee here for a picture!
classic_style: If the other two stores don't work, try the Palo Alto, CA store (650-462-1190). There were several 29's in indigo, 29.99 + 30% off. Hope that helps!
ReplyDeleteMichell Obama doesn't need spanx! That's a bit mean. She is a tall, lovely lady who is not afraid to show off her curves. I love that about her!
ReplyDeleteLots of new stuff online!! I didn't even know the Peyton dress CAME in olive! I wish the Desert floral bauble necklace would be discounted more. I like it but think $60 is still way too much...
Hellow Anon at 1:13, anon at 1:05 here!
ReplyDeleteYes, I recommend the color. I thought it was an unusual take on ordinary ivory. In full disclosure-I had to pick between the champagne and the desert brown (can't see having two), and chose the desert brown because I am very fair and blonde and worry that pale neutrals turn me one color. But it was a hard choice, because I really liked the champagne!
anon @ 1.01 - wouldn't agree with you more. The First Lady is a pretty tall woman, she looked very bulky. She has to make sure she wears either belts or better fitted clothes. Especially next to the President Obama who although tall, is rather a slim man...
ReplyDeletePaper Bag Princes, i don't think the comment about spandex was to offend Michelle. I actually agree that she has to be carful not to look to bulky, and yes she is very beutiful and confident - i persoanally admire that about her.
ReplyDeletesasha + malia look so cute in their crewcut coats! and I like that they don't match each other. :)
ReplyDeleteCompetitive jobs do not need stimulus, only incompetent parts of the economy need that from government.
ReplyDeleteNo wonder, jcrew becomes so political today.
ReplyDeleteWell, if nothing else, Spanx are WARM, so I hope she's wearing them! ;-)
ReplyDeleteI have never heard of a bulge in your belly because your dress, skirt, pants, belt, etc is too small referred to as "curves." A curve is not a pooch. If so, millions of Americans are pretty darn curvy.
ReplyDeleteShe is a woman with a pooch. It is not a huge deal, but she should dress to accentuate the positives. Wearing a designer outfit that makes you look pregnant does not show you are in "fashion," "style," or "glamour." It is absolutely no different than the fashion don't of wearing a pair of designer pants with a visible panty line.
Spanx makes one product that helps with the pooch, another for the VPL.
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ReplyDeleteAnon @ 1:26 -- couldn't agree more. Why penalize the people who are actually working hard and earning their money?
ReplyDeleteIn JCrew news, what is up with the website today? I can't get through to any pages without some sort of error. Their tech dept really needs to get their act together.
Michelle does look fantastic today! I love that yellow color on her. And the girls are so cute! I can't wait to see what the gowns look like this evening!
ReplyDeleteHello, Anon@1:18. Thank you again for your help. So you chose desert brown? Actually, it's a hard decision to me,too. My hair color is dark brown (almost black), so do you think chanpagne color is still ok for me more than brown? Sorry, I'm a really undicisive person. ;)
ReplyDeleteanon @ 1:29: re: website:
ReplyDeleteI just noticed that the order history/tracking page is different... there is a delete/update option (within a certain amount of time after placing the order, with a timer showing how much time is left). I placed an order about 2 weeks ago and do not remember seeing this feature. ?
RatsOnParade -- I'm sorry to say I think it is foolish to compare a socialist economy to a library and paying firefighters to pull you out of a burning house. A library book doesn't make or break your finances. Firefighters do get paid to do what they do, and they absolutely are earning that money, not being given a handout.
ReplyDeleteI think the point others on this blog are trying to make is that the US is based on capitalism. Those who work harder, push further and take greater risks reap the benefits. If their are downtrodden out there don't like it, they should move to a socialist state, not try and push socialism on the rest of the country.
Now can we please get back to JCrew?
Wow - You are all so much fun today! Back to fashion though. I thought that Michelle looked great. That coat is to die for and the girls looked so cute. My favorit outfit though was Laura Bush's dove colored suit and coat. It was just so lovely and flattering.
ReplyDelete^Agree with you, RatsonParade. I think Michelle Obama looks terrific, and bear in mind, cameras do women no favors in terms of adding bulk. Under any circumstance, how about casting aside pettiness for today and celebrating what a great day it is for America and the whole world.
ReplyDeleteRe: healthcare - honestly, slastena, you mention you buy your own expensive health insurance. Perhaps you should pause to consider that this is not an option for everyone?
Here are results from the 2000 WHO ranking of world's health systems, the last time it was done. Please note who is no. 1, and which country isn't even in the top 10.
1 France
2 Italy
3 San Marino
4 Andorra
5 Malta
6 Singapore
7 Spain
8 Oman
9 Austria
10 Japan
...
35 Dominica
36 Costa Rica
37 United States of America
OT: Fit question: the Nicky skirts?
ReplyDeleteSidney Bristow:
ReplyDelete"how about casting aside pettiness for today and celebrating what a great day it is for America and the whole world"
I think you are missing the point. Obviously not everyone on this blog thinks it IS a great day for America or the rest of the world.
Can everyone please stop trying to shove their political views down each other's throat? This isn't the forum for it!
anon @ 1:35,
ReplyDeleteLaura Bush looked lovely as well. Simple and classy.
Re: Michelle's olive gloves: my favorite color getting props from the first lady, exciting, lol! :D
Michelle's gloves were J Crew! It is on usmagazine.com
ReplyDeleteanon 1:43, I guess I would hope that political views aside, everyone recognizes that today is special because of Obama's race & background.
ReplyDeleteApparently the two girls were wearing J. Crew coats, as the AP reported.
ReplyDeleteMaking healthcare available to all people isn't about "giving handouts" or making things unfair for people who work hard. It's about allowing everyone to have the most basic needs met so that ALL people are able to strive for the opportunities given us by this country. RIGHT NOW the system is unfair, people are oppressed by not having the most basic access to resources (healthcare, decent education). What we're looking at is a *correction* to that, an equaling out of opportunity. *That* is what the US promises all its citizens.
ReplyDeleteI suspect that many people commenting on a blog about an upscale retailer (which I love too!) aren't happy about that because they like the way things are.
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ReplyDeleteanon @ 1:49,
ReplyDeletehere, here! it's about equality and basic rights, not privilege and profit.
sooner_girl: On the Nicky Skirt...I think they run a little big, and they are also shorter than the pic of the model on the website. I wear a size 2 in J.Crew pants, and could wear a 0 in the Nicky Skirt. However, the 0 was too short for my personal taste, so I bought the 2 which sits lower on my waist, and makes the skirt come to just above my knee. I purchased the Spring Dots Nicky, and did not try on the solid one, but would think they run the same sizewise, hopefully. ;). HTH!
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ReplyDeleteMy father is a doctor who has practiced for 30 years, so I also speak from firsthand knowledge. He supports reform in the healthcare system, and believes all Americans deserve affordable access; that's why he became a doctor. His livelihood and future retirement have been far more damaged by deregulation on Wall Street (ie giving free reign to private entities) than it would be by any version Daschle/Obama's health plan.
ReplyDeleteAnon 1:49
I can't believe how some people are being so hyper-critical about Michelle's outfit. Get over it people! I think it's wonderful that Michelle has the confidence to stand tall and take chances with her clothes. You can tell that she dresses for herself, not to please all the ridiculous critics on this blog. She is truly an inspiration to all women.
ReplyDelete^ Thank you for that comment.
ReplyDelete(This was not sarcastic or facetious.)
I seriously wish the comments for this topic would be disabled.
ReplyDeleteSlastena, I completely agree with you. People DO choose what to spend their money on. In my field I see TONS of single mothers with big houses, designer purses, and nice cars who cry that they can't afford health care for themselves or their children. For a lot of people (I'm not talking about the truly destitute) it's about priorities. Too often, people just expect that they are going to be given things, rather than having to make the decision to sacrifice something you WANT for something you NEED. I, too am middle class, and not fabulously wealthy. But I make sure I pay for the important things: mortgage, health care, savings, before Jcrew, etc.
ReplyDelete^ The thanks were meant for the first Anon at 1:59.
ReplyDeleteslastena: you keep missing the point. It's affordable to you, but wouldn't be to others. Why don't you think those people deserve the same basic healthcare rights?
ReplyDeleteThere are many, many ways US healthcare fails Americans. This is agreed upon by both dems and republicans. People die of bad emergency care every day in the US, especially in inner cities. Rich people fly to India because they have better access to better medical care there.
Bravo to both anon at 1:59 and Charlotte at 1:59.
ReplyDeleteAnon @ 1:59 Everyone is entitled to their opinion about Michelle Obama's outfit! Some choose to gush over how gorgeous it is, some choose to pick on how ugly it is. If you are going to tell people they can't express their opinions if they dislike something, or if they don't agree with your point of view, than what is the point of blogging at all???
ReplyDeleteHeather -- the option to delete items or an entire order for 20 minutes after you place an order has been there for a few months now. I've used it a couple of times to cancel an order when I realized I ordered an item I already had or when I forgot to include an item in my order, and then I just placed the order again without/with that item. It's quite handy, but I wish it gave you the option of adding an item to your order, rather than making you cancel the entire order and place it again with the additional item.
ReplyDeletecharlotte,
ReplyDeleteI agree! Michelle takes risks and definitely has a strong sense of her own style. We should celebrate that. :)
kitchy7,
ReplyDeletethanks! I can't believe I haven't noticed that before!
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ReplyDeleteFirst Anon @ 2:01 - While I agree this is not the ideal forum for heady policy, political or socio-economic debates, I think it is refreshing to see women represented not just as consumeristic shopping machines. That, although we do like clothes and shopping, such things are not mutually exclusive with or from holding opinions and and having a social conscience
ReplyDeleteWhat's wrong with expressing an opinion? We critique Hollywood stars for their awards show outfits so what is wrong with discussing Michelle Obama's? She is an attractive woman with a nice figure, imo I don't think that her dress/coat is the most flatting thing I've seen on her.
ReplyDeleteAnon 2pm - I agree.
ReplyDeleteI'm saddened by the sense of entitlement I'm hearing from people who (just yesterday) felt so connected to. Even if only because of our joint love for J.Crew fashion. :)
That's great that those of you in the middle class feel because you can afford to pay for your own health insurance, that others who don't just don't see it as a high priority (the way you do). The middle class is a fairly expansive, and not everyone can afford to prioritize between having health care or paying the rent.
Also, no one is saying we have to follow the model of the other countries who already have socialized health care. But we MUST. DO. SOMETHING.
Maybe we should ask about the legitimacy of the health insurance industry. Why do we need a middle man between the public and health care providers? For all the money we sink into insurance, how much do we really get out of it? Have you ever had to fight with an insurance company over being charged for treatment you didn't receive? I bet they still forced you to pay them anyway, until all the red tape had been resolved. And, the kicker - whether you owed the money in the first place or not, it will show up on your credit report. Good luck fixing that. Oh, and just how do they decide what is a reasonable fee for out of network doctors? Or why deny coverage to someone who may or may not have had a pre-existing condition just because? I have plenty of life experiences I could share to help illustrate my point, but I'm trying to keep this short...
Maybe instead of railing against those less fortunate than you with cries of "we deserve to keep what we make, and damn the rest of the you who just don't work hard enough" we should focus our attention (and anger) on those who are actually at the root of the problem.
The insurance companies.
Ok, I am known for a quick temper and today is a strange day for me as I do not know where I stand with my political views and am totally confused at the moment. I apologize to everyone for even venturing into poliitcal discussion, arguments are not my strong suit and I have avoided them sucessfully in a past. I am removing all my comments and will stay with milder topics from now on.
ReplyDeleteAll I want to say that I hope for good changes and for everyone to be happy and prosperous if possible.
Has anybody ever seen the Constant Gardener? Fantastic movie, and while I know it's fiction, I believe it quite accurately represents the drug companies.
ReplyDeletePeople.com is reporting that Michelle Obama's leather gloves she wore for the inauguration ceremony were jcrew!
ReplyDeleteSlastena sees the point better than anyone-she has daily empirical evidence to back up her statements.
ReplyDeleteBut I don't blame the Victimhood set for pulling out their same old tired lines. Using the old "My Father is Doctor and he thinks......" isn't evidence. It's opinion. And Daddy the Doctor never actually experienced what he says he believed in. Had he-he might have changed his tune.
The complexity here is that many of these 'Victims' can afford Insurance, but since so many people BELIEVE they can't, they buy that Louis bag or that plasma TV while claiming they can't afford insurance. Why shouldn't they-they've got the emotional reasoners duped nicely.
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ReplyDeleterats on parade,
ReplyDeleteso spot on. it's like the minute you say anything about fixing the current health system, a certain portion of the US population starts freaking out that the commies are coming and stealing everything from them. sheessshhh.
Hello Anon @ 1:31, me again.
ReplyDeleteI understand; I agonize over some of the craziest decisions. Sounds like the champagne would be nice because it will create some contrast with your natural coloring, especially if pink undertones are flattering to your skin tone.
Another reason I picked the desert brown was because I did a quick inventory of my recent purchases and found more that I could layer with the brown than the champagne. But that probably the result of me steering clear of light colors, Maybe a similar exercise will help you decide.
Good luck!
This is another link to an inaugural even to which Michelle Obama wore all jcrew:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.peoplestylewatch.com/people/stylewatch/gallery/0,,20253676_20568806,00.html
The number one cause of personal bankruptcies in the USA are medical expenses, mostly among the middle class.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/bankruptcy_study.html
Dani california: I bought one a while ago in red and frankly I didn't like that it wasn't lined and the leather is rather stiff... just my opinion... :)
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ReplyDeleteAnon 2:18 -- you accuse me of being anecdotal (actually I was just trying to meet Slastena's anecdote, I have plenty of real evidence to back up my statements), but where is your evidence that these self-made victims of yours exist? You're speculating that there are millions of people out there who could afford health insurance but choose not to. It's just not true; there are no, like, FACTS to support that. And what we're looking at here is deeper than healthcare -- income inequalities, education discrepancies, etc. that make it impossible for your "victims" to ever have what you have, no matter what they do.
ReplyDeleteAnd by the way, my father's a very intelligent and educated man. He doesn't blindly think "Yay socialized medicine!!!!" He knows what the proposed plans are, he knows about countries where similar plans have been implemented, and he's chosen his position. He happens also to know firsthand that the current system is broken, and that is valuable knowledge. Not an opinion: knowledge.
Anon 1:49
How did we get political on a fashion website? Oh, that's right, JCrew started it ;)
ReplyDeleteWhenever someone mentiones health care, I think about Michael Moore's "sicko", that movie really hit a few sensitive spots of this country. I agree, health care should be accessible (or at least affordable) to everyone. We have people who can't afford basic health care and at the same time some Ivy League school psychiatrists get richer by the minute by taking money from Biotech companies (I'm referring to multiple NY Times articles on this topic).
I also read in a book written by a neurosurgery resident that the waiting time for CAT scans in the UK can be months whereas in the US it's available almost the same day. The irony of it all is-people who need those CAT scans the most get rejected by insurance companies.
I honestly hope that this new year brings us all some positive changes and I also extend my congrats to the first family.
@ Anon @ 11:11
ReplyDeleteI don't watch Fox, I read The Economist (a.k.a. a fairly leftist magazine based out of London), and they agree with my statement: "most economists agree that the New Deal prolonged the Great Depression" Why don't you take an Econ course before you start pigeon holing me.
<3 Anon @ 4:08 (also an Economics major)
Hello Anon @ 2:23.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comment again. Your advice was a big help. Now I think I would choose chanpagne color. I will wear it with my long pearl necklace, black A-line skirt, black fish-net tights, black long boots and a white lady day coat! Thanks again.
Have a great day!!
1:49-I have a college friend, that we are all worried about, who has no health insurance. She just bought 2 carat total weight ideal cut diamond studs, because according to her "every woman needs them as a core accessory". Her exact words. She 'can't afford' insurance, but those diamonds were a necessity. There's some 'proof' for you.
ReplyDeleteThe mere fact that you make statements like 'income inequality' tells me everything I need to know. I applaud your idealism, though.
I know this is OT, but shouldn't we also be talking about Aretha Franklin and her risk-taking bow hat?! I love a good bow hat, but I'm not too sure about this one...
ReplyDeleteI agree, the bow on Aretha's hat was way too much. Very distracting imo.
ReplyDeleteAretha's hat was... interesting! ;) I guess a 'woman of a certain age' can pull off a larger hat like that. Still, a little distracting while singing. Cute, but rather big!
ReplyDeleteAnon 2:50 -- hmmmmm...your "friend" sounds like an anecdote, not like a fact or statistic.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, your nasty rhetoric tells me everything I need to know about your wilingness to see different points of view and your considerations for ideas that don't fit into your obviously *very specific* worldview.
Dani CA - I have the tote and love it. Love the color, I think that it is true to the color on the website - maybe just a little bit more pink. Yes it is unlined, but I am ok with that in a tote. The leather is fairly nice - not top quality, but again it is a tote - I don't want super soft leather or it won't stay up.
ReplyDeleteYes, I can't see anyone other than Aretha pulling off that hat. She does, after all, command R-E-S-P-E-C-T!
ReplyDeleteAnon 3:19 - thanks for the comment. Is the color versatile enough for day-to-day?
ReplyDeleteHahaha. I commented to my boyfriend that probably only 10 people in the world could pull off that hat. Then, after trying to think of anyone other than Aretha, I revised my statement. She and only she could pull off that hat. :)
ReplyDeleteTo all you ladies that suggested the Maggie Double Serge Jacket,
ReplyDeleteTHANK YOU!!!!!! I received mine yesterday in deep yellow and LOOOOOOVE IT!!! I got a 4P and it fits as if it were made just for me! I highly recommend the rest of you ladies to hop on that maggie bandwagon!!! The deep yellow is a great color and adds a pop to a simple outfit! Just like the Velvet ecole, it gives you great shape and you can dress it up or down!
eek - love the voice, but NOT the hat. Although somehow she rocks it! Patti LaBelle is the only other person I can think of that could rock that chapeau!
ReplyDeleteAnyone came back from the sample sales yet?
ReplyDelete2:44, in fact I just finished a business school economics course last semester.
ReplyDeleteTotal output (or GDP) = C+I+G+X
C=consumption, the largest factor in GDP. When C falls, G, or government spending, must step in to help maintain GDP. This can include public works, gov't investment in infrastructure, procurement, etc. In fact, *SOME* economists (really good attribution there) believe that the Depression dragged on as long as it did b/c the New Deal was too tentative at first due to political opposition against public spending in the beginning. Go read some Paul Krugman.
Oh, and the "victim" woman--nice way to mindlessly repeat the meme from Ann Coulter's new book. I know she's someone whose opinion I really respect.
-11:11
I bet that 2 carat diamond earrings girl couldn't afford the earrings either, just put them on her credit card, and will be making $15 minimum payments for the rest of her life.
ReplyDelete"Famously frugal fashionista Michelle Obama donned green J.Crew gloves along with her Isabel Toledo ensemble to President Obama's swearing-in ceremony, while adorable Sasha and Malia Obama both wore full outfits from crewcuts by J.Crew, a rep confirmed."
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I thought Michelle looked beautiful. TV adds bulk and the angles are not always flattering, but she looked very nice. The leather gloves she was wearing were JCrew, and both girls were wearing crewcuts coats :-)
ReplyDeleteAny other brands gone politically today?
ReplyDeleteGod Bless America! I cry with joy reading all these different political views... and nobody is getting their heads caught off... God blees America!
ReplyDeleteI'd rather have the president work on affordable health insurance rather than free for all. People in my country (Mexico) get it for free, but even the poor people would rather go to private doctors than to get medical care from government run health care. Most people use it to get free medicines like penicillin or motrin, but have their own doctor on the side. Once the government gets involved, it all becomes a giant bureaucracy, prone to laziness, apathy, mistakes, and death.
ReplyDeleteSlastena, you shouldn't feel the need to apologize. You know better than us what communist/ socialism does to people. Enjoy being who you are, you are an inspiration! Usually Liberals believe they are the only ones who have the right to criticize...lol... don't let them get you!
ReplyDeleteStand proud and don't back down! :)
Health insurance companies in the US are FOR PROFIT. They make money by denying you care. Afraid of a government official standing in your way of getting the health care you need? You already have that in a FOR PROFIT insurance company exec that gets paid MORE to say NO. Health care is a RIGHT, not a luxury. My insurance premiums are so high now, with such high deductibles, that I don't know how much longer we can afford to keep it! It is OBSCENE. Remember, "but for the grace of God go I...." (it could be you one day that needs help)
ReplyDeleteHooRRAY OBAMA!
Michelle looks mostly fantastic today! Love the Toledo dress, sweater & coat! I do wish she would hem them a bit higher - because she is really tall & high waisted, her hips & thighs are long and take up most of her silhouette. By wearing longish narrow shirts/dresses, that tends to make that zone look disproportionate.
ReplyDeleteMichelle is fit - there are no rolls or lumps on that woman, so Spanx won't do much. She's a bit (really, only a bit) thick in the middle but surely not fat or pregnant looking, in my opinion.
Nina Garcia wrote in her Little Black Book of Style that true stylish women (or men) embrace their perceived figure flaws to their advantage and through that exude confidence, the foundation of style. Michelle is saying to us with her modern, form fitting frocks that she is proud of her curvy, womanly and strong body. You go girl!
http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/beauty/countdown-to-the-gown-live-blogging-michelle-obamas-inaugural-style-fashion-experts-weigh-in-354416/
ReplyDelete"Thus far, Michelle Obama has chosen two Cuban-American designers to represent her style during these historic inaugural events. Narciso Rodriguez, who created Obama's controversial election night dress, designed her camel-and-black ensemble on Sunday. For the swearing-in ceremony this morning, Obama chose a gold brocade suit by Isabel Toledo, a 20-year fashion veteran who once worked for Anne Klein and is known for her innovative, unusual take on traditional pieces. Mrs Obama is also a longtime fan of American apparel label J.Crew. This morning she dressed her daughters Malia and Sasha in coats from the company's Crewcuts line. The first lady additionally accessorized her Isabel Toledo design with a pair of J. Crew's green leather gloves."
Slastena-don't let the liberal bullies knock you down-they are loud that's all. Loud self righteous bullying is a mark of desperation when confronted with facts. The truth hurts. They hate the truth. They've used their usual MO, which was to make you feel bad for you common sense views and real life experiences. By claiming to speak for all the 'victims', they've bullied you into silence and deleting your posts. You fell for it. Slastena-many people see it your way. ;-)
ReplyDelete2 x SMALL Clara cardis available
ReplyDeleteI just got thePewter and Navy Clara cardigan with white painter too in SMALL. I should have ordered XS as I am very slender:{
Anyone interested I am happy to trade for XS or sell. Interested? email me bloomingdoll@yahoo.com
Socialism/Communism... what about FASCISM (or the linking of corporations with government). We were pretty much there, folks, with the Bush Administration. THANK GOD, that is over. Obama will lead thoughtfully and pragmatically. We need to all participate! If you are on the left or right side of the aisle, we need to do our part for our country. Its time to put division and fear aside and roll up our sleeves. We have a mess that needs fixing!
ReplyDelete4:52=Ann Coulter wannabe
ReplyDeleteWho made slastena feel bad? What did they say? Who claimed to speak for victims? I remember that one person was saying people make themselves victims, do you mean her?
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ReplyDeleteI don't think Alexis posted this topic to have a political discussion can we please get back to discussing J Crew and pleeeeese stop the incessant complaining about the lack of codes.
ReplyDeleteMichelle looks great, the bulk is probably due to the fact that she is wearing layers to keep her warm from the cold.
She looked terrible!!!!!!
ReplyDelete^why don't you just stay away if all you're going to do is complain?
ReplyDeleteMichelle Obama was likely wearing some sort of kevlar or teflon over her torso as well...
ReplyDeleteWhat in the world is with all the name calling? Can we all just call a truce and get over all this bickering? It's really quite ridiculous. If you would like to discuss your political beliefs, I suggest you try a blog that is not about clothing.
ReplyDelete5:03=Simplistic black and white thinker.
ReplyDeleteSorry, think again. I support self responsibility and fact based decision making instead whining. I also support my gay friends and their wishes to get married. I am non religious, and support all religions as long as they do not impinge on the rights of others.
Complexity. Get to know it. Those of us in the middle are growing. Don't be surprised when a new, very powerful political party that represents the center comes out of 'nowhere' to battle the extremists on both sides.