Kim& Co prints

[Weathergirl]

I know there are lovers and haters of Kim and Co- and I am not really either. I have about 6 dresses, including 3 that come just below the knee in a pretty print-2 Maxis',1 denim and one fairly classic "bamboo" print in navy and white. I wear them all and they wash well.

Kim & Co used to have some pretty stunning prints that always tempted me,even if I didnt buy them. I always get compliments when I wear them.

However I returned the TSV top as the print really did look like my grandmas curtains. And last night's show all the prints I saw were truly truly awful. I am sorry if some of you like them, but the florals are garish and OTT rather than pretty and eyecatching this season IMO. And the prices are much higher than I paid for mine.

 

[iloveshopping]

I liked a couple - can't remember which ones but I like bright colours. Realistically I probably would not like wearing them. I was inspecting my magnolia crossover dress this morning. The edges of the crossover and the hem are just interlocked. Not a great finish really but the design is clever and it is easy wear and wash. No ironing too - if I had to iron it, I would never year it.

 

[Brissles]

I agree about the large floral prints ( I have said previously they remind me of 1970s stretch furniture covers). I can't ever remember her 'doing' stripes or a gingham type check, that would make a change. She should stick to small ditzy prints, they appear to be more successful.


I wonder at what age we should stop referring to Grandma's curtains or anything else. The 20 somethings surely wouldn't say it, as those who are grandmas now, wouldn't have had such prints in their homes - ever ! and the old idea of granny in a rocking chair and a grey haired bun is surely gone for ever. Grannies of today are the generation who danced around their handbags, and will not age gracefully. Interesting thought.

 

[BusyLizzie]

I wonder at what age we should stop referring to Grandma's curtains or anything else. The 20 somethings surely wouldn't say it, as those who are grandmas now, wouldn't have had such prints in their homes - ever ! and the old idea of granny in a rocking chair and a grey haired bun is surely gone for ever. Grannies of today are the generation who danced around their handbags, and will not age gracefully. Interesting thought.

You're right, very interesting but then I guess it's all to do with what's fashionable during the different decades such as the "throw out your chintz" brigade! Can anyone else remember the 'Vision Net' which was so on-trend years ago? Really can't imagine that being brought back to life but maybe some will associate it with Grandma's lounge etc.

As for Grannies of today growing older......got me thinking really. Wonder what today's chavs will look like in 30/40/50 years time? :mysmilie_506:

 

[Tiddlywinks]

As for Grannies of today growing older......got me thinking really. Wonder what today's chavs will look like in 30/40/50 years time? :mysmilie_506:

My nan was a 'traditional' stereotype - shorter, slightly plump, curly greying hair and wore cardies. She baked, knitted and listened to radio 2 in the kitchen. She died in 1990 and I still miss her.

I feel sorry for kids that won't have that kind of figure in their family - some families have kids so young that the grannies can be in their 30s and still out clubbing.... I'm suddenly feeling all homesick for the old days.

 

[BusyLizzie]

Unfortunately, I never experienced that special relationship with a Nan and I would have loved to share some memorable moments having seen how my parents were with our son and daughter......they had some magical times and I know they'll never forget them.

I'm with you TW and have a picture of a "traditional" gran/nan in my mind although my own Mum remained pretty fashionable up until about 5 years before her death. I just don't feel a lot of today's grannies fall into that category.