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Post by NancysSummerSip on Sept 18, 2016 12:58:30 GMT -5
I'm short, it totally sucks out there for me. Same here. I have spent my life cuffing, cutting and shortening everything.
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Post by GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl on Sept 18, 2016 15:02:59 GMT -5
Geez, there was some store that's always getting bad mouthed. Not Abetcrombie, it'll probably come to me the minute I post this. DD took me in there one time, it was dark, reeked of the cologne they sold, and too damn loud for such a small store. I couldn't get out of there fast enough. Hollister There was another chain. Began with an "R" I think (not Roster). It didn't last long around here -- too damn dark inside and shoppers needed a gas mask to fight off the cologne.
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Post by zibazinski on Sept 18, 2016 16:34:42 GMT -5
There was another chain. Began with an "R" I think (not Roster). It didn't last long around here -- too damn dark inside and shoppers needed a gas mask to fight off the cologne. Hollister!!! That's it!! P U !!
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Post by Pants on Sept 18, 2016 18:28:25 GMT -5
There was another chain. Began with an "R" I think (not Roster). It didn't last long around here -- too damn dark inside and shoppers needed a gas mask to fight off the cologne. Hollister!!! That's it!! P U !! Owned by Abercrombie & Fitch.
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Post by GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl on Sept 18, 2016 18:59:51 GMT -5
There was another chain. Began with an "R" I think (not Roster). It didn't last long around here -- too damn dark inside and shoppers needed a gas mask to fight off the cologne. The chain I am thinking of used to have hot, shirtless, jacked guys outside the store trying to lure shoppers...read: teen girls...inside. The name escapes me. It disappeared from our local mall years ago.
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Post by NoNamePerson on Sept 18, 2016 19:16:29 GMT -5
There used to be a store here in the mall. I think the name was Hot Topics or something like that. They had some wild stuff for young kids. Now I could be wrong about the name but I remember thinking not on my little girl if I had one. Feel free to let me know if wrong store. It was long ago but it popped into my mind.
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Post by Pants on Sept 18, 2016 19:42:49 GMT -5
There used to be a store here in the mall. I think the name was Hot Topics or something like that. They had some wild stuff for young kids. Now I could be wrong about the name but I remember thinking not on my little girl if I had one. Feel free to let me know if wrong store. It was long ago but it popped into my mind. Hot Topic. You can pry my plaid mini and my dog collar from my cold, dead Riot Grrl hands.
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Post by milee on Sept 18, 2016 20:01:56 GMT -5
There used to be a store here in the mall. I think the name was Hot Topics or something like that. They had some wild stuff for young kids. Now I could be wrong about the name but I remember thinking not on my little girl if I had one. I warn my friends not to ever make statements like that... it seems to invite the opposite of what you want. A friend was standing in the yacht club lobby, looking fondly over the gorgeous teak flooring and soft, modern lighting and talking lovingly about how she couldn't wait until her son (who was 14 at the time) got married, how she could picture the elegant wedding and the beautiful bride. She was a little surprised when I clapped a hand over her mouth and told her to shut it immediately or her son was bound to end up with a biker chick who was tattooed from head to toe or with a member of the Honey Boo Boo family. Her son's now 18 and going off to an Ivy League College, but I still think she's more likely to end up with a dreadlock wearing party girl than one that wants to get married somewhere that younger people associate with their grandparents. Anyway, I try not to ever say "not on my kid" or "my kid will never" because that is EXACTLY what will be bound to happen.
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Post by NoNamePerson on Sept 18, 2016 20:03:16 GMT -5
There used to be a store here in the mall. I think the name was Hot Topics or something like that. They had some wild stuff for young kids. Now I could be wrong about the name but I remember thinking not on my little girl if I had one. Feel free to let me know if wrong store. It was long ago but it popped into my mind. Hot Topic. You can pry my plaid mini and my dog collar from my cold, dead Riot Grrl hands.
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Post by Pants on Sept 18, 2016 20:04:51 GMT -5
Hot Topic. You can pry my plaid mini and my dog collar from my cold, dead Riot Grrl hands. I mean, in the 90s. Now I'm respectable and shit.
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Post by NoNamePerson on Sept 18, 2016 20:09:57 GMT -5
There used to be a store here in the mall. I think the name was Hot Topics or something like that. They had some wild stuff for young kids. Now I could be wrong about the name but I remember thinking not on my little girl if I had one. I warn my friends not to ever make statements like that... it seems to invite the opposite of what you want. A friend was standing in the yacht club lobby, looking fondly over the gorgeous teak flooring and soft, modern lighting and talking lovingly about how she couldn't wait until her son (who was 14 at the time) got married, how she could picture the elegant wedding and the beautiful bride. She was a little surprised when I clapped a hand over her mouth and told her to shut it immediately or her son was bound to end up with a biker chick who was tattooed from head to toe or with a member of the Honey Boo Boo family. Her son's now 18 and going off to an Ivy League College, but I still think she's more likely to end up with a dreadlock wearing party girl than one that wants to get married somewhere that younger people associate with their grandparents. Anyway, I try not to ever say "not on my kid" or "my kid will never" because that is EXACTLY what will be bound to happen. Hey, I get it!! I didnN't have a girl. Heck, I admit that I gave some thought to a few things in the store at the time but alas I wasn't a size 4. I have more of those "not my kid" moments than I care to admit. But my son has a lot of "not my Mom" moments too so it evens out.
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Post by swamp on Sept 18, 2016 20:47:37 GMT -5
I mean, in the 90s. Now I'm respectable and shit. It sucks, doesn't it?
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Post by swamp on Sept 18, 2016 20:50:48 GMT -5
There used to be a store here in the mall. I think the name was Hot Topics or something like that. They had some wild stuff for young kids. Now I could be wrong about the name but I remember thinking not on my little girl if I had one. I warn my friends not to ever make statements like that... it seems to invite the opposite of what you want. A friend was standing in the yacht club lobby, looking fondly over the gorgeous teak flooring and soft, modern lighting and talking lovingly about how she couldn't wait until her son (who was 14 at the time) got married, how she could picture the elegant wedding and the beautiful bride. She was a little surprised when I clapped a hand over her mouth and told her to shut it immediately or her son was bound to end up with a biker chick who was tattooed from head to toe or with a member of the Honey Boo Boo family. Her son's now 18 and going off to an Ivy League College, but I still think she's more likely to end up with a dreadlock wearing party girl than one that wants to get married somewhere that younger people associate with their grandparents. Anyway, I try not to ever say "not on my kid" or "my kid will never" because that is EXACTLY what will be bound to happen. An acquaintance of mine had a similar belief about her son. She is very catholic. Family has always gone to x cathedral. The bishop will do their family weddings and funerals. She had always imagined her sins getting married in this gorgeous cathedral. Stained glass windows, marble floors, hand carved wood , etc. her son is marrying a heavily tattooed Russian Jew.
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Post by Pants on Sept 18, 2016 20:50:59 GMT -5
I mean, in the 90s. Now I'm respectable and shit. It sucks, doesn't it? The worst. I still have the dog collar somewhere tho...
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Post by Deleted on Sept 18, 2016 21:04:50 GMT -5
I warn my friends not to ever make statements like that... it seems to invite the opposite of what you want. A friend was standing in the yacht club lobby, looking fondly over the gorgeous teak flooring and soft, modern lighting and talking lovingly about how she couldn't wait until her son (who was 14 at the time) got married, how she could picture the elegant wedding and the beautiful bride. She was a little surprised when I clapped a hand over her mouth and told her to shut it immediately or her son was bound to end up with a biker chick who was tattooed from head to toe or with a member of the Honey Boo Boo family. Her son's now 18 and going off to an Ivy League College, but I still think she's more likely to end up with a dreadlock wearing party girl than one that wants to get married somewhere that younger people associate with their grandparents. Anyway, I try not to ever say "not on my kid" or "my kid will never" because that is EXACTLY what will be bound to happen. An acquaintance of mine had a similar belief about her son. She is very catholic. Family has always gone to x cathedral. The bishop will do their family weddings and funerals. She had always imagined her sins getting married in this gorgeous cathedral. Stained glass windows, marble floors, hand carved wood , etc. her son is marrying a heavily tattooed Russian Jew. Little Freudian slip there?
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Post by GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl on Sept 18, 2016 21:05:55 GMT -5
There used to be a store here in the mall. I think the name was Hot Topics or something like that. They had some wild stuff for young kids. Now I could be wrong about the name but I remember thinking not on my little girl if I had one. Feel free to let me know if wrong store. It was long ago but it popped into my mind. Hot Topic. You can pry my plaid mini and my dog collar from my cold, dead Riot Grrl hands. No. Not Hot Topic. Our local Hot Topic is still thriving. Just give me a day or two. The store's name will pop into my head. At like 3 in the morning or when I'm driving 85 on 95 North or South and can't post without getting a ticket for distracted driving.
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Post by NoNamePerson on Sept 18, 2016 21:11:12 GMT -5
The worst. I still have the dog collar somewhere tho... Pictures are required. Just as proof.
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Post by Pants on Sept 18, 2016 21:19:04 GMT -5
Hot Topic. You can pry my plaid mini and my dog collar from my cold, dead Riot Grrl hands. No. Not Hot Topic. Our local Hot Topic is still thriving. Just give me a day or two. The store's name will pop into my head. At like 3 in the morning or when I'm driving 85 on 95 North or South and can't post without getting a ticket for distracted driving. I wasn't answering your mystery store, but nonames'.
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Post by NoNamePerson on Sept 19, 2016 6:55:24 GMT -5
I warn my friends not to ever make statements like that... it seems to invite the opposite of what you want. A friend was standing in the yacht club lobby, looking fondly over the gorgeous teak flooring and soft, modern lighting and talking lovingly about how she couldn't wait until her son (who was 14 at the time) got married, how she could picture the elegant wedding and the beautiful bride. She was a little surprised when I clapped a hand over her mouth and told her to shut it immediately or her son was bound to end up with a biker chick who was tattooed from head to toe or with a member of the Honey Boo Boo family. Her son's now 18 and going off to an Ivy League College, but I still think she's more likely to end up with a dreadlock wearing party girl than one that wants to get married somewhere that younger people associate with their grandparents. Anyway, I try not to ever say "not on my kid" or "my kid will never" because that is EXACTLY what will be bound to happen. An acquaintance of mine had a similar belief about her son. She is very catholic. Family has always gone to x cathedral. The bishop will do their family weddings and funerals. She had always imagined her sins getting married in this gorgeous cathedral. Stained glass windows, marble floors, hand carved wood , etc. her son is marrying a heavily tattooed Russian Jew. In my son and DIL's case they are the normal ones. It's us MIL's that are the nutty, off the wall ones!!!They just shake their heads and never tell anyone we are the mothers!!!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 19, 2016 7:01:18 GMT -5
Before daughter got her second nose piercing I told her she had to call two employers to find out their policies on hiring and face piercings... And one could NOT be Hot Topic.
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Post by Miss Tequila on Sept 19, 2016 7:41:42 GMT -5
There used to be a store here in the mall. I think the name was Hot Topics or something like that. They had some wild stuff for young kids. Now I could be wrong about the name but I remember thinking not on my little girl if I had one. Feel free to let me know if wrong store. It was long ago but it popped into my mind. We still have a Hot Topics in our mall. That is obviously a store that I don't frequent and thank God, my daughter didn't either. But I don't remember the clothes looking slutty as much as just weird. All kinds of skulls and stuff...maybe skater wear? Definitely not a look I would have encouraged for my daughter.
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Post by Cookies Galore on Sept 19, 2016 8:09:40 GMT -5
There used to be a store here in the mall. I think the name was Hot Topics or something like that. They had some wild stuff for young kids. Now I could be wrong about the name but I remember thinking not on my little girl if I had one. Feel free to let me know if wrong store. It was long ago but it popped into my mind. Hot Topic. You can pry my plaid mini and my dog collar from my cold, dead Riot Grrl hands. Sigh... memories... My high school crush worked at Hot Topic so I was there all the time. I wish I still had my Hole baby doll shirt.
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Post by Pants on Sept 19, 2016 8:11:03 GMT -5
There used to be a store here in the mall. I think the name was Hot Topics or something like that. They had some wild stuff for young kids. Now I could be wrong about the name but I remember thinking not on my little girl if I had one. Feel free to let me know if wrong store. It was long ago but it popped into my mind. We still have a Hot Topics in our mall. That is obviously a store that I don't frequent and thank God, my daughter didn't either. But I don't remember the clothes looking slutty as much as just weird. All kinds of skulls and stuff...maybe skater wear? Definitely not a look I would have encouraged for my daughter. Slut section was in the back. But yes, it was more mall goth/emo than slutty, generally. The store for suburban kids who wanted to express their angst...
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Post by MJ2.0 on Sept 19, 2016 8:16:54 GMT -5
You can pry my graphic tees from my kung-fu grip! And yes, I still wear graphic tees!
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Post by MJ2.0 on Sept 19, 2016 8:22:56 GMT -5
I feel like childhood is the time when your kids SHOULD be expressing their wild side regarding their style. We have the rest of our lives to wear bland business attire.
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Post by NomoreDramaQ1015 on Sept 19, 2016 9:00:26 GMT -5
We still have a Hot Topics in our mall. That is obviously a store that I don't frequent and thank God, my daughter didn't either. But I don't remember the clothes looking slutty as much as just weird. All kinds of skulls and stuff...maybe skater wear? Definitely not a look I would have encouraged for my daughter. Slut section was in the back. But yes, it was more mall goth/emo than slutty, generally. The store for suburban kids who wanted to express their angst... Haven't you watched South Park? Hot Topic is NOT goth. It's vampire emo douche kids. I wish I still had my plaid mini skirt with the chains. Oh to be 18 and not aware of what children do to your body again!
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Post by MJ2.0 on Sept 19, 2016 9:09:20 GMT -5
I only have a son, so there isn't really much concern about clothes on my part. I will only ask that he wear pants that stay on his butt (no saggy jeans) and that don't render him infertile (no skinny jeans). And nothing with offensive stuff/curse words on it. Other than that I don't care about stuff with skulls/pins/sports teams/sayings/spiky punk hair... But I dress him now, so I don't have to worry about that stuff just yet. I will say though that I would much rather have my daughter shop at Hot Topic than Charlotte Russe. That place is like Stripper Depot.
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Post by Pants on Sept 19, 2016 9:27:35 GMT -5
Slut section was in the back. But yes, it was more mall goth/emo than slutty, generally. The store for suburban kids who wanted to express their angst... Haven't you watched South Park? Hot Topic is NOT goth. It's vampire emo douche kids. I wish I still had my plaid mini skirt with the chains. Oh to be 18 and not aware of what children do to your body again! 1) I said mall goth. 2) I went to Hot Topic long before South Park decided to render their verdict. For that matter, I went to Hot Topic before there WAS emo.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 19, 2016 9:37:54 GMT -5
I feel like childhood is the time when your kids SHOULD be expressing their wild side regarding their style. We have the rest of our lives to wear bland business attire. This is what daughter says. She knows that while her piercings won't interfere with employment too much, her hair will likely have to move in to the normal range of colors... So she's attempting to try all the other ones, in various combinations, before that time...
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Post by Lizard Queen on Sept 19, 2016 10:07:28 GMT -5
I have a cousin in her 30's--special ed teacher, who recently got a subtle rainbow tint in her dark brown hair after seeing it in a nurse's FB post. I really liked both pics of the rainbow hair. I hope it becomes more acceptable--I might try it sometime. But yeah, something like bright pink is most likely a no-go as an adult. ...And I really wonder about the gray trend. I think it would just make me look older, but hey, it's already half-way there, so it makes me wonder. I think completely gray looks better than salt & pepper.
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