A little while back, I was discussing the phenomenon of young women who make themselves look much older by what the wear, with commentator SDaedalus. I then came across this woman on last Thursdays "Rachel Allen's Dinner Parties" cookery program. What can I say about this ensemble: The roses, the shoulders, the pearls... what a strange attire for such a young woman to wear, dinner party or not. Surely this is more suited to an older lady, an older lady living say, in the early 1990's. Perhaps one such as Hyacinth Bucket.I did a little bit of research and this woman has a famous model for a sister, Katy French or someone. That's sort of irrelevant to the story but I do wonder if RTÉ are either stuck for people to go on their shows or whether she made an appearances because she is deemed somewhat of a socialite. It matters not. And I must admit there is something attractive about this odd juxtaposition of clothes and woman. There's a certain novelty to it. Then again, there's a novelty to adult nappies as well. Best not to think too much about it.
I also did a little bit of research of Hyacinth Bucket, and discovered that Particia Routledge, the woman that played her, was ringer for Collette Fitzpatrick when she was younger. It's all connected you know.
One final weird thing for you. On the night of the Rachel Allen show, just about an hour before hand, I was routing around the attic, looking for my old VHS copies of the Nightmare on Elm Street videos I watched as a child. I wanted to find them for the Halloween blog post I was writing about Freddy Krueger. As much as I searched all I could find was the third film in the series. I have all the films on DVD so it was purely the novelty of finding the video cassette. Nevertheless I decided to watch it later that evening after watching the Rachel Allen thing. In one scene of the film the female protagonist, Kirsten, wears a very very similar top to that of Avila Friptatt. This coincidence struck me as being very odd, and probably means that the premonitions regarding Earth's destruction in 2012 are true.
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What's all the fuss about? I think she looks very pretty & sounds very nice too.
80s fashion is in at the moment, that's why the dresses are the same.
I agree that the outfit's busier round the neck & shoulders than Brown Thomas on the first day of the sales, but, that said, I really have seen worse. Much worse.
Also, credit for not showing cleavage, high necked tops are a rarity on RTE these days.
I have never felt the same about Hyacinth Bucket after discovering something about the actress who played her & Pat Butcher from Eastenders. That nightie is disturbing.
Go on then, how would you have styled Miss Shoulder Pads? Fully dressed responses only.
What's all the fuss about?
No fuss, just a fluffy blog post :)
I think she looks very pretty & sounds very nice too.
I said nothing to the contrary. I didn't say a word about her actually, because I feel her looks are irrelevant to the topic discussed.
80s fashion is in at the moment, that's why the dresses are the same.
Maybe so but that still doesn't explain the coincidence. The Mayans were right!
Also, credit for not showing cleavage, high necked tops are a rarity on RTE these days.
Oh only it were true! I dream of seeing Daithi on the Daily Show some day wearing a low cropped top with his diddies all hanging out. What odd dreams I have at night...
Go on then, how would you have styled Miss Shoulder Pads?
I could submit some of my designs but I won't, I did afterall say that I kinda liked the outfit. Perhaps I might tone down the shoulders a little and I still think floral is a risky choice, no matter what fashion says.
Fully dressed responses only.
That's the second time you've insulted me with such remarks :)
I am so sorry for the insulting implication that a blogger of your calibre would even consider speculating on female undress.
It is just that my opinion of Irishmen has been badly affected by the two Langergate incidents over the past week, first on BMD's site, and now on our national airline.
I believe Michael O'Leary is now thinking of introducing a masturbation charge on all Ryanair flights to get in some extra revenue. If you need some online assistance, there will be a package 2 for 1 deal with free broadband (tissues extra).
I heard anecdotally from someone else who watched it that the people on the show were very annoying, but the clip wasn't as bad as I expected.
I agree that the shoulders would have been better toned down.
It's very hard to carry off those type of shoulders unless you've a neck like a goose. I also agree generally on florals, although she's young & pretty enough to get away with them in this case.
I think Irish women's primary fashion mistake (fake tan aside) is that they go for the bright and shiny over the subtle.
This might explain their strange predeliction for bright colours like pink, electric blue, saffron yellow which really do not suit the Irish complexion at all. Also, the whole feathers thing.
In addition, most Irish woman (not this girl) are too fat. Of course, maybe this is because Irish men like them this way, who knows?
It is only a matter of time until Daithi decides to give us some heavage on the Daily Show, particularly as low v-necked jumpers on men are very big this year.
Unfortunately because of pressure of work I have yet to actually see the Daily Show. I know that I can rely on either you or BMD to put up a clip of the glorious moment though.
Should Daithi do Playgirl, if asked? I think so.
I am so sorry for the insulting implication that a blogger of your calibre would even consider speculating on female undress.
No I’m the one that must apologise. I forget that commentators are often just blow ins that have not read enough yet to fully appreciate my complex stance on personal vulgarisms.
It is just that my opinion of Irishmen has been badly affected by the two Langergate incidents over the past week, first on BMD's site, and now on our national airline.
Our national airline was sold off for a few coppers. BMD and the Gammagoblin are two different kettles of the same fish. Like fish we both swim in water, but some fish prefer saltier oceans. For instance, I did a post on Jedward and felt the need to censor even the meerest glimpse of a ball-sack, to protect the modesty of the reader. That is the difference between us. From a ideological point of view, I prefer their way I must admit.
Neil Prendeville is releasing a song as a charity track for Christmas. It’s called: “Woah Holy Jesus! The bells, the bells... I just can’t control my funky jingle balls.” To be sung to the air of Cantique de Noël. It will include that deliberate "e to a" typo at the end, on the cover too.
I heard anecdotally from someone else who watched it that the people on the show were very annoying, but the clip wasn't as bad as I expected.
A cardinal sin around these spots is to impose other peoples values on that of the Gammagoblin. It just makes one look like a cantankerous so and so.
I agree that the shoulders would have been better toned down.
Yes
In addition, most Irish woman (not this girl) are too fat. Of course, maybe this is because Irish men like them this way, who knows?
This sounds like someone is baiting a trap but I’ll continue nevertheless... You’re asking the wrong man to clarify but I imagine this might be close to the truth: "The men prefer the thin, but the skinny lizzy puts them in a tizzy. So to combat all that, they find it easier, to chat to the fat."
Unfortunately because of pressure of work I have yet to actually see the Daily Show. I know that I can rely on either you or BMD to put up a clip of the glorious moment though.
Ironically I only get to see glimpses of the show while at work, as I don’t have a television at home.
Should Daithi do Playgirl, if asked? I think so.
I think Daithi would be exploited...
Oh and the "blow in" comment wasn't mean't in the pejorative sense :)
I didn't see this response at the time.
Well, the Gammagoblin is certainly an interesting character, and repays further study, though I'm not sure I'll ever manage to pass even the secondary school entrance exam in Gammagoblinitis, never mind the Leaving Cert.
This is probably all for the best as everyone deserves to and should retain a certain privacy, I really do not want to eviscerate.
I appreciate your thoughtfulness re. blow in reference, and your patience in dealing with my comments, which are not intended to be annoying.
It is just nice to talk to interesting people and get a break from real life occasionally. Thank you for this, and for making me feel welcome on your blog. I do really appreciate it.
The author of the Gammagoblin is a painfully honest and truthful person, but one must first gain his trust, to traverse the "Batman" like exterior. It should be noted that this is a metaphysical exterior only, rock hard six-pack not included.
Also, we don't like the term "real life" around these parts. We think the internet is also real life. We prefer the term "away from the keyboard."
That's a fair point about real life.
Thanks again.
For your further study on the matter of "away from the keyboard [gizmodo]
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