tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2882065480599769720.post3871300889193637820..comments2024-03-29T06:09:31.128-07:00Comments on The Rules Revisited: The Importance of Taking Fashion RisksAndrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09266216180030320537noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2882065480599769720.post-89110836291005765812021-08-04T22:14:33.008-07:002021-08-04T22:14:33.008-07:00I started on COPD Herbal treatment from Ultimate L...I started on COPD Herbal treatment from Ultimate Life Clinic, the treatment worked incredibly for my lungs condition. I used the herbal treatment for almost 4 months, it reversed my COPD. My severe shortness of breath, dry cough, chest tightness gradually disappeared. Reach Ultimate Life Clinic via their WEBSITE www.ultimatelifeclinic.com . I can breath much better and It feels comfortable!Florencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02006372372558626429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2882065480599769720.post-66172157671982667232014-03-22T14:28:44.288-07:002014-03-22T14:28:44.288-07:00It's not what you wear, it's how you wear ...It's not what you wear, it's how you wear it. A young, professional woman in Paris will put on a pair of nice jeans, high-heeled boots, a denim jacket and a scarf, and look amazing. An art school chick will throw on a punk t-shirt, leather pants, and Doc Martins, and rock that s__t all night. It all depends on WHO YOU ARE. Fashion should be a reflection of who you are and what you're about. <br /><br />Having said that . . .<br /><br />I'm a musician (heavy stuff), but I'm also in my 40's. It wouldn't do for me to walk around in black band t-shirts and hoodies all the time, because I'm too old for that. Most women would rightly see me as a guy who lived in his mom's basement. So years ago, I updated my wardrobe, while keeping to WHO I AM. I wear nice jeans that fit and aren't embellished (stay away from that!!), nice shoes or boots, and I'm always well-groomed, even if I look a little scruffy at times. (I find that women like me a lot more when I'm a bit scruffy.) Instead of a typical biker-style leather jacket, I usually wear something close-fitting from All Saints or what have you. <br /><br />In warmer weather, a NO-FAIL is the Harrington jacket, made famous by Steve McQueen. (That is, if you're thin enough to pull it off.) In fact, if you just look at pictures of Steve McQueen and dress like him, you'll be ok. That's the Steve McQueen rule. The man just had a natural, no-effort fashion sense. <br /><br />Avoid fancy sunglasses and just get a pair of Ray Ban Aviators. Avoid wearing lots of flash and clunky jewelry. As an example: I often wear a ring, but I don't wear a ring when I'm wearing a big, clunky steel watch. That's TOO MUCH. It's either one or the other. And I definitely won't wear a ring if I'm wearing a necklace. Only bona-fide rockstars can get away with that, because it's part of the job. They're SUPPOSED to look that way. (I think it's in their record contracts.)<br /><br />There are times when I leave my house looking like a roadie for Slayer, because at 9 am on a Saturday, that's just who I am. It's inescapable. And you know what? I still get smiles from women of all ages. I just throw on my glasses, and I look like a rocker-type dude who reads books. Which is actually what I am, which gets back to the whole BE WHO YOU ARE thing. If I walked around in fancy sneakers and a track suit, I'd look like an idiot.<br /><br />Regardless: every man should follow one simple rule: when all else fails, AVOID TRENDS AND STICK TO THE CLASSICS. Classics are classics for a REASON. Desert boots and jeans; a white oxford shirt, un-tucked, with cargo shorts and a pair of aviators on vacation. A well-worn, café-style leather jacket; the inimitable, Navy-style pea-coat; a pair of black Converse to kick around in. Stick to the classics, avoid trends, and accessorize according to personal taste, and you'll do well. <br /><br /><br />Men aren't supposed to look like they TRY when it comes to fashion. Men are supposed to look like it just 'happened.' That awesome shirt and blazer combo are supposed to look like they flew out of your closet and just landed on you. Men who look like they're trying really hard to be fashionable look stupid. That's why ultra-hipsters always get snickers behind their backs. It's because they try like WOMEN. Likewise with rich suburban dudes who read too much GQ. Awful, Just awful.<br /><br />Having said all this . . . one of the most physically attractive women I knew dressed like Joni Mitchell straight out of the 70's. Floppy hats, billowy, embroidered shirts, suede hand-bags with tassles, Frye Boots . . . she just looked awesome because THAT'S WHO SHE WAS. She had a very billowy, sweet kind of personality, and her look matched 'her.' And I don't think she tried very hard, because she looked the same way all the time. (And BTW - she was tough as nails on the inside. God help anyone who really pissed her off.)JH Bassisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17818266113858164967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2882065480599769720.post-26400724284945708882013-05-05T01:28:22.447-07:002013-05-05T01:28:22.447-07:00Thank you for the good writeup. It in fact was a a...Thank you for the good writeup. It in fact was a amusement account it.<br />Look advanced to far added agreeable from you! By the way, how <br />can we communicate?<br /><br />Visit my blog post <a href="http://www.13uhr10.org/wiki/index.php?title=Benutzer:TedChambe" rel="nofollow">Seo services</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2882065480599769720.post-90976180261109897222013-02-14T20:11:21.768-08:002013-02-14T20:11:21.768-08:00I actually took this blog to heart. In January I b...I actually took this blog to heart. In January I bought a black wide-brimmed hat and wore it out in heels and a simple black dress. Got some attention due to my unusual headgear which is a good conversation starter. I know exactly what this post is getting it.<br /><br />I need some more wardrobe pieces. Will have to observe what catches their eye. So inspired now!<br /><br />My other tip - every girl should own a red dress. :)Lucynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2882065480599769720.post-18645932986224081212013-02-08T10:32:09.865-08:002013-02-08T10:32:09.865-08:00hate the shirt, love the pants on that girl. to me...hate the shirt, love the pants on that girl. to me, these would have been better options:<br /><br />http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2stiTh2zknY/ThW24xhIl7I/AAAAAAAAAOg/lwDl3DgvcqU/s640/orange+pants.jpg<br /><br />still taking a risk with the bright orange, but contrasted with something neutral and feminine on top. i hate the purposely mismatched look...seems sloppy to meEmilynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2882065480599769720.post-90843863472057700382013-02-08T01:41:48.075-08:002013-02-08T01:41:48.075-08:00To be honest, I can't even remember the last t...To be honest, I can't even remember the last time I liked a guy. I've had a really hard time getting over an ex boyfriend. I am aware of what Alpha's and Beta's are. I may have liked alpha characteristics in my past, but I've been told by guy friends that I seem to date way below my league. I've had a penchant for dating guys I've needed to fix. Anyway, I'm not even talking about how to get a boyfriend. I really don't agree with looking at the world through the lens of alpha's and beta's. I think dating is way more complicated than that, and I think compatibility is way more important than anything else. If I don't feel compatible with a man I don't care if he's an alpha, beta, or omega, I don't want to be with him. I'm not asking how to secure a man, just any man. I'm asking what makes men want to commit to a woman, want to keep calling her back, want to put a ring on it. I'm not asking for ways to get a man by lowering my standards. I know so many women who are with men who seem to be in a "higher league" than them. There are things these women are doing to get these men, and I'm wondering what they are. Looks are trivial. I'm very attractive, and know many other attractive women, and I know a lot of unattractive women who are in better relationships than us. I also personally know the celebrities you mentioned, and yes, they are a waste of time...but not all alpha's are that bad.Amandanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2882065480599769720.post-37928564471817096672013-02-07T23:19:48.068-08:002013-02-07T23:19:48.068-08:00I love Savvy's comment! Although, I don't ...I love Savvy's comment! Although, I don't think Andrew is full of himself, LOL. I just don't get that impression from him.Ynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2882065480599769720.post-49565364932059258722013-02-07T22:38:38.199-08:002013-02-07T22:38:38.199-08:00Haha, I'm a size 6 and always always always ge...Haha, I'm a size 6 and always always always get told how skinny I am. But I am not, Im just blessed with a body where everything is spread out in a great way and have long neck and long arms that helps with the perception. Fact is it used to trouble me that whatever I did I looked skinny, it wasn't a desirable look. Now I realise how lucky I am! You can totally rock a size 6 pair of trousers! It's about being comfortable and increasing your comfort zone. <br />/AnnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2882065480599769720.post-37438703971806398072013-02-07T22:29:42.369-08:002013-02-07T22:29:42.369-08:00Good discussion that shows what is really key abou...Good discussion that shows what is really key about fashion: to really be interesting you need to stick out and when you do it will appeal yo some while others will not agree. It's a great choice to go with this pic as it triggers discussions. And we really need less mainstream and more personality!<br />Ann<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2882065480599769720.post-33466992994395746112013-02-07T19:00:36.748-08:002013-02-07T19:00:36.748-08:00Amanda;
"I would like to know more about the...Amanda; <br />"I would like to know more about the male mindset when it comes to what makes a man want to commit further than a few casual dates, or meetings." True. A man can never know what a woman faces in todays dating market, which has got to be the most challenging in the history of human events. People are single so long, getting married later, this impacts women more negatively than men. I'm a woman who has friends who are married, and some who are single, so some direct observations of courtship follow. If you are really attractive and men easily notice you, but you eschewed the ones that want marriage (betas) and waited for only alphas, it will take longer. Since Andrew is good looking and full of himself, he might be closer to Alpha, but this might be just recent or he could be a mix- since he claims he used to be shy. The alphas I know were straight up arrogant as toddlers and school age kids. He will want to tell women how to be beautiful and sexy and then have his choice of many of them. Alphas get way more sex outside of marriage, while betas get more sex in marriage. Accept basic facts. Like Leo DiCaprio and Adam Levine going through all those Vicky's Secret models. They CANNOT stop. Ego, sex drive, human nature, biology- for men that can?? So, even if you behave wifey like a living doll- faithful, domestic, kind, loving, supportive, religious, home maker, beautiful, he could still leave because these men like to explore all their possibilities, sometimes don't get married until the last second, you might or might not want to wait. Don't become obsessed with being the exception. His tons of dating and sex options is not our problem. Finding ONE good man and getting married IS. So, the good news and basic starts; (assuming you are already cute, responsible, chaste, nice, smart and all other desirable marriageability characteristics) A) find a good man, a nice person, who loves you as much or more than you love him. Life is competitive, hurried and lonely enough without your boyfriend making you doubt yourself and walk on eggshells. B) Find some one a little older, maybe slightly less attractive, (I know! you don't want to hear that- but look around at all the 'nine and ten' ladies,...and then look at who are they married to?) The upshot is BIG- he will treat you awesome, cherish you, and you wont ever accept less after experiencing that. His warmth and earnestness will be obvious and quick. No more of those men who disappear or put on the brakes once you start 'expecting something' enough already. Which brings me to c) Learn to instantly spot the attraction and communication patterns of serial daters, emotionally unavailable, narcissistic and all other love the hard way guys, ignore them and let them waste other girls time, lots of women are easy to fool. Sounds like you are not one of them. Google marriage advice- but keep in mind- older generations are completely unfamiliar with today's combat dating, so maybe religious sites? I don't have ALL the answers, just pointing out how things are after observations in different crowds in different cities. Savvynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2882065480599769720.post-47551102200342635122013-02-07T16:52:23.567-08:002013-02-07T16:52:23.567-08:00That is one terrible outfit. Those pants are ugly....That is one terrible outfit. Those pants are ugly.<br /><br /> Cnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2882065480599769720.post-50084866609097185292013-02-07T16:37:37.867-08:002013-02-07T16:37:37.867-08:00I would love to hear more about femininity and wha...I would love to hear more about femininity and what men view as feminine.<br /><br />Also LTR maintenance and bring up the marriage conversation.<br /><br />How long should you wait etc. how to know he won't be a good husband. what makes a good husband. so many possibilities. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2882065480599769720.post-50886607181772577922013-02-07T16:34:52.861-08:002013-02-07T16:34:52.861-08:00I'm really curious ... what does this purse lo...I'm really curious ... what does this purse look like. I can't believe he feels that strongly about a purse..<br /><br />any link you can give?aGirlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2882065480599769720.post-4378382598188730062013-02-07T15:57:20.534-08:002013-02-07T15:57:20.534-08:00"its the inner you that attracts the outer wo..."its the inner you that attracts the outer world anyhow..."<br /><br />That is a nice play on words, but I have to disagree with you. For long term relationships, yes, inner attractiveness is key; but you won't get a man in the door without the outer attractiveness. Do you really want a man who isn't attracted to you physically?Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09266216180030320537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2882065480599769720.post-5815016652138516212013-02-07T15:44:34.620-08:002013-02-07T15:44:34.620-08:00It really depends on the dynamic of your relations...It really depends on the dynamic of your relationship. If you and he love and respect each other, and both of you generally go out of your way to do what the other likes, then I think you should avoid wearing it when you are with him. <br /><br />But I am worried about his use of the word "hate" (assuming that was his choice of word and not yours). If he is telling you "I hate your purse" it makes me wonder whether there is that mutual respect and good will between you. If you feel bullied by him into wearing certain things, or not wearing others, it is probably a red flag that the relationship isn't healthy. In this case, not only would I suggest wearing whatever purse you want, but I would also recommend breaking up with him.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09266216180030320537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2882065480599769720.post-13341079346459402272013-02-07T15:34:18.580-08:002013-02-07T15:34:18.580-08:00"he women that are reading this blog should t..."he women that are reading this blog should take into account that this blog is written by a man who has stated in previous comments that he's mostly interested in sex at this time in his life."<br /><br />Not sure where you read that, but maybe you missed the <a href="http://www.therulesrevisited.com/p/about-this-blog.html" rel="nofollow">About This Blog page</a>: "While I like to have fun and have done my share of fucking around, these days I am more interested in finding a girl to settle down with."<br /><br />There are a number of posts of the nature that interests you on here already, and more coming. Stay tuned.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09266216180030320537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2882065480599769720.post-38488065299517527032013-02-07T15:10:44.415-08:002013-02-07T15:10:44.415-08:00Agreed.. its the inner you that attracts the outer...Agreed.. its the inner you that attracts the outer world anyhow... Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2882065480599769720.post-37291653533652001752013-02-07T14:29:38.497-08:002013-02-07T14:29:38.497-08:00Personally, I am really bored by these kinds of po...Personally, I am really bored by these kinds of posts. I'm wondering if this site will ever have anything more to offer than the very initial exchanges with a man. The women that are reading this blog should take into account that this blog is written by a man who has stated in previous comments that he's mostly interested in sex at this time in his life. This means that most of the advice he can give is to attract men who are only looking for the same thing. Girls that dress too sexy are usually attracting men that just want to fuck. Men who are at a point in their lives where they are looking for love, and a real relationship that may lead to marriage, are not looking for the same things that Andrew is focused on. <br /><br />I have no problems physically attracting men. I would like to know more about the male mindset when it comes to what makes a man want to commit further than a few casual dates, or meetings. If you can provide this kind of content, I will find more value from your blog, otherwise I am coming to terms with the realizations of its limitations.Amandanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2882065480599769720.post-66507986606721963512013-02-07T14:16:31.646-08:002013-02-07T14:16:31.646-08:00WEAR* gahh!WEAR* gahh!Viviannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2882065480599769720.post-57006774720401301852013-02-07T14:13:46.006-08:002013-02-07T14:13:46.006-08:00Andrew, I emailed you some pics that I think are ...Andrew, I emailed you some pics that I think are good including this one of Chloe Sevigny. Obviously, most girls are not going to have the guts to where see-through shirts but it's a great example of a woman exuding confidence and sexiness. She is also being bold by the mix of colors etc. and I think it really works.<br /><br />http://img.glam.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/ChloeSevigny3.jpg?9d7bd4Viviannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2882065480599769720.post-69105321088497481222013-02-07T14:08:53.545-08:002013-02-07T14:08:53.545-08:00Fashion is a big part of your image, it is easy to...Fashion is a big part of your image, it is easy to look hip (read Vogue, WWD, InStyle magazines) the editors get paid to study what we are copying from Paris, so you can dress pretty and pleasing to the eye of both men and women. Fashion is FUN, absorb magazines and look at celebrities (who have stylists). Andrew is correct that thin and fit women can pull off any thing, even in the t-shirt and jeans sect- LA is like that, you can drive an hour in any direction and not see an ill fitting t-shirt or sloppy sweats or baggy jeans. You can look stylish even casually, and economically (buy from H&M, end of season department store sales). Keep building your closet, buy both complete outfits and separates, plus at least one piece of jewelry, a coat, hair accessories, lingerie, designer bag, and shoes each season. Use a full length mirror in bright daylight. If you get stares and compliments regularly, it's working. Savvynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2882065480599769720.post-85179777793737516492013-02-07T13:16:06.048-08:002013-02-07T13:16:06.048-08:00If my boyfriend says he hates one of my purses, sh...If my boyfriend says he hates one of my purses, should I avoid wearing it when with him or should I not care? It seems many times when girls love an outfit, guys are not super enthusiast about it and vice versa ... What are some looks you enjoy? hate? <br />I always thought bangs were an awesome look ... seems like many of my guy friends disagree .... So confusing!OneBigMistake, andSomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01921611798200613410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2882065480599769720.post-37791580599083044272013-02-07T10:42:19.614-08:002013-02-07T10:42:19.614-08:00A lot of her approachability comes from her body l...A lot of her approachability comes from her body language and facial expressions. I agree with aGirl (below) that some of her stuff is too much of a fashion statement and not actually attractive in the sense that it flatters her figure or is the right color for her.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09266216180030320537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2882065480599769720.post-60705634069014126262013-02-07T10:26:44.654-08:002013-02-07T10:26:44.654-08:00I like some of her looks.
some of her outfits are ...I like some of her looks.<br />some of her outfits are very try hard, but she does much better than most. Although not sure men are attracted to that fashion victim look. Some of the trends are wearing her you know. <br />aGirlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2882065480599769720.post-19619912330985869952013-02-07T09:46:39.709-08:002013-02-07T09:46:39.709-08:00This is how you ought to dress if you want to be d...This is how you ought to dress if you want to be deemed sex, approachable and girlfriend material.<br /><br />http://beilovebei.com/2013/01/01/happy-new-year/LoveYounoreply@blogger.com