Georgia on my mind . . .
Rosemary Mac Cabe
Do you ever get into those slight funks where you can’t stop thinking about one thing – or several things, to the detriment of every other thought process you’re attempting? Well at the moment my mind is consumed with these things:
Leopard print – I know, I know. It’s over! It’s over. Kat Slater made it over before it even began, with a little help from Pat Butcher. But I love it. Leopard print belts, leopard print shoes, leopard print earrings . . . leopard print cardigans. In short, accents. At least that’s what I thought I wanted, until I saw this.
You’d never think it to look at this, but I’m against jumpsuits and against leopard print as a solid block, but the sheer fabric in this one (€37.20 from Heatons, would you believe) has me going all weak at the knees (or it could be the killer spin class I did this morning; I can’t wait for the weekend). LOVE.
Rihanna – I’ve been listening to her latest album, Loud, on repeat. (I wonder if Jameson paid for their mention in Cheers (I’ll Drink to That)? I don’t know why that even matters. The album is a killer. But then, I find myself getting angry at her – for posing for Rolling Stone in chainmail underwear, for talking about how much she “likes it rough”, for doing that song with Eminem . . . Then I see her Vogue cover and I’m just angry with Vogue (no change there) for somehow thinking that I, the reader, care what Rihanna “really” thinks about her curves.
Water for Elephants – Reading the book, by Sara Gruen, was definitely one of 2010′s highlights; I have a feeling that seeing the film, starring Reese Witherspoon and Robert Pattinson, will be one of 2011′s. (I just read his interview in Vanity Fair; does anyone else get the distinct impression that he’s not long for the acting world? I wouldn’t be surprised if he takes his millions and retires to a ranch somewhere in the middle of nowhere.) The costumes are just the tip of an amazing iceberg, and this pic, of Witherspoon, in Vogue, has done little to whet my appetite.
How about you? What’s on your mind on this dull-but-brightening-up Wednesday?
im a huge fan of leopard print!
my friends used to laugh at me years ago growing up as i used to wear it all the time.. they used to say it was tacky… pluh…..
then it came back with a bang and i think every woman has a peice in their wardrobe!!!
result : )
Sick of Rhianna.
Sick of her over-produced-to-death songs.
Sick of her ‘I love sex, please pay attention to me’ shtick.
Sick of vapid airhead girls giving it loads in bars and clubs every 15 minutes some DJ lashes on one of her rhythm-free, melody-free, lyric-free dirges.
So now.
So now is right! Thanks for your input, orieldude – I would actually love your nicely punctuated rant, were it for the inclusion of the term “vapid airhead girls”. And really, rhythm-free? It’s hardly rhythm-free. Over-produced, I’ll give you.
Yes to leopard print!
No to Rihanna! Well, yes to some of her songs, no to most of her antics.
I really want to see Water For Elephants, in the process of recruiting someone to go see it as my boyfriend has already stated, in no uncertain terms, that he will NOT be accompanying me. Whatevs, i’d rather he wasn’t there while I gobbed all over Robert Pattinson anyway.
Sorry if this comes across as rude, but as a regular reader of this this blog, it seems as if it’s obligatory to always agree with Rosemary. Maybe only posts agreeing with her or easily argued against get published! I’ve noticed this for a while but lately it’s really bothered me.
Anyway just to clarify, I work in fashion, am Irish, but have lived abroad for over 15 years.
Jo
Jo, I’m really glad you said that if it’s something you’ve been thinking – my response to orieldude was entirely serious, I was glad he commented, and would have loved it except for the airhead comment (that’s the feminist in me). I try to make it clear that I love discussion, and I really like when people disagree with me – unless they’re being rude, which is just, eh, rude, but that’s how I feel in real life too! And I publish all comments unless they’re libellous (which never happens) or spam (which always happens!).
Do you like or dislike Rihanna, by the way?! I’m totally on my own with this one, and have published comments just today from people saying they dislike her, and therefore disagree with me, the brats!
yes to leopard print, particularly the lovely cardi I got from Penny’s!
No to overexposed, in all senses of the word, Rihanna! I’m with orieldude on this one, and have to ask a genuine question – what’s wrong with ‘vapid airheads’ from a feminist perspective?
This commenting system is very annoying, I’ll say that for one – it deletes my comments too, just in case any of you wondered if you were being discriminated against!
pob, when did you get this cardi? I have a feeling I may want it.
My problem with the term “vapid airheads” is that it’s usually applied to any women who are particularly “girly” or have a fondness for “girly” things, in a sense that girly is used negatively. I see nothing wrong with “girly” things, or with the word itself, which means, surely, to be female, and what’s wrong with that? (On principle I object to words that can be applied only to women, including but not limited to “airhead”, “bimbo” and “feisty” – ugh.)
yes to leopard print, especially my cardi from penny’s!
no to Rihanna, overexposed! Between her and Dowager Gaga – I really don’t know who’s less interesting despite all their antics.
And a genuine question Rosemary- what’s wrong with orieldude’s comment from a feminist perspective? Obviously I get that there’s a judgment on that group of girls dancing whenever ‘i love sex’ comes on, but being a feminist doesn’t mean there can be no criticism or tongue in cheek judgment of the wimmins?
pob, I realise this is a double comment but I left it in because of your last question… I’m all for poking fun, and I wasn’t being hugely serious or angry, but I dislike the word “airhead”, I can’t help it! Some people find certain words offensive – I, for example, have no problem with the dread C-word, so perhaps it’s just a matter of taste?
ok rosemary, sorry for the possible double post – first time i tried to comment I got an error message so I started again!
I got my cardi in the penny’s in carlow about a month ago but definitely saw a few left in the Henry st one last week – and since I bought mine a few of my friends have gone in to pick one up for themselves in different branches so it’s worth popping in – cost me something like 14 or 16? It’s a nice loose fit too so lovely and comfy. I would love a fitted shorter length one too as it would look v nice for the office.
Now I think I might be an equal opportunities judge, because vapid, airhead, bimbo/himbo are all words I would use to describe men too
It’s just good I’m so perfect!
aw fair enough Rosemary – we all have words we hate (someone I know can’t stand the word tasty, makes her skin crawl!) I think I’m also desensitised to the c word having lived in Australia for a while, but when I think about the connotation of the word it doesn’t sit well with me.
I have to admit I did think you were quite serious about your response to orieldude, but it’s the same old problem as with texts isn’t it? You can miss out on the one of the commenter a bit, especially if you read in a hurry like me.
And one more thing, I do find the IT comment boxes very amusing ‘comment by rosemary’ ‘comment by orieldude’ – puts me in mind of when I would write ‘My News, by pob’ when I was in school, lol
pob, it’s true, text is a hard medium through which to convey tone, but I should be better at it than the rest of you. Perhaps I should resort to emoticons?
I would be completely stymied if people could only read my tone through emoticons – can only do smilies
Thanks for the nice reply Rosemary! I’m in my late 30 and while I prefer Rhianna to Lady Gaga, etc, I find it quite perturbing how all the latest batch of female singers (expect someone like Adele as she’s plus size) trade on their sexuality to sell records. I’m also a feminist and I feel as if we’re going backwards not forwards.
I know what you mean, although does Adele not trade on her sexuality BECAUSE she’s plus size, I wonder, or would she not anyway? I’d imagine she might be moulded into something quite different (think, Duffy) if she fit into the traditionally “sexy” model. I happen to think she’s sexier than any of the rest of them, but…
And I think that Lady Gaga perhaps trades on a different form of sexuality, almost subverting the stereotype. I don’t think she’s sexy, if you know what I mean, but I do think she’s highly sexual in her imagery and perforrmances.
Agreed re going backwards – have you read Female Chauvinist Pigs by Ariel Leve? I thought it was equal parts interesting, frustrating and devastating.
I also think that Adele is sexier, but as she’s plus size, the record companies stay away from that. At the end of the day these singers are products! Their sexaulity is exploited to sell records. Hence all the semi naked cavorting in videos.
I personally find Lady Gaga laughable as for all her talk on feminism, she’s will do anything to sell records.
I have read all of Ariel Leve’s work & while I don’t agree with everything she says, I think that she makes some valid points.
I left university in the early 90s and it seemed in those halycon days as if equality was in our grasp. Twenty years later, it seems further .
Anyway as this is a fashion, I’ll just say that I love leopard print. Bet Lynch from Corrie is one of my style icons!
I consider them vapid and airheaded because they’re told what to like and comply accordingly: Rhianna, GaGa and Katy Perry (that ‘firework’ song is a crime against humanity… *shudder*…)
Maybe ‘airhead’ is only used for certain girls… or girlies… hadn’t thought of it that way… but then the equivalent term for a fella is probably ‘tw@t’ or ‘f**kwit’, which are probably worse.
And you know Rhianna’s brutal output is rhythm free simply by watching people, trying (and failing) to dance to it. All they can do is stand still, put their arms in the air and perform some kind of random knees bent arse wiggle.
I love leopard print. Yesterday, today and tomorrow. Pat Butcher earrings optional.