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Feline Fashion Faux pas
By Barbie Gibson Friday, November 14, 2008

 

Okay readers this is a subject that really burns my sexy little ass, so put up with me here.


I will never consider myself a fashion expert, but hear me out and although this particular column is more in reference to women, it goes for men as well and if at all possible, you should do your part in putting an end to this clothing catastrophe.


Hmmm… Sexy, is it a learned behavior, something you’re born with, or a product of your environment? I’m no psychologist, but I feel, it is the way you carry yourself, your appearance, and self-confidence, if you will. Does it get me in trouble?… hell yes. Would I change it?...not a chance!


Just to fill you in a little, my closet consists mostly of spaghetti string shirts, tight but not deadly jeans, and a lot of shoes. I love shoes; especially heels because they finish off an outfit and make your legs look incredibly sexy.


I don’t think there is anything sadder than a woman walking into an establishment, thinking she is all that, when actually she has slut written all over her because she is trying too hard with what she is wearing, or how she is wearing it.


Unfortunately, this phenomenon is increasingly on the rise and does not discriminate by age, gender or race. While these sightings are becoming more frequent, they often do not go without disapproval. These particular criticisms are usually displayed in an unspoken code of facial expressions, giggling or disparaging whispers when the fashion victim is out of earshot.


I have found that most men want their women to be sexy. In saying that, let’s go about it in the right way shall we? I understand most of us have had babies and our bodies change. We don’t have that concave, anorexic stomach and tight little ass that most men want anymore. That is why we “Cougars” have to kick it up a notch.


I’m adding this last minute because of case and point. After I finished a photo shoot this past Monday, a few of us went out for drinks in the Alton area, where the shoot took place. There were two twenty-something year old women in the bar, and myself, along with twenty some odd men of varying ages. I was showing some skin because I had worn a lace-up the front leather halter, a pair of low-rise jeans, and of course my CFM (come fuck me) shoes from the photo shoot, while the girls had on spaghetti string shirts, low-rise jeans, and ugh…flip flops.


We had been there a while mingling and dancing. The girls were gathering attention by doing shots, and dirty dancing on every available and willing man, during which, they showed off the twins more than a few times, and believe me more than enough ass crack and muffin tops to last me a lifetime.


Soon after this activity subsided, I had a man my age approach me, pinch my waist, and say, “now that’s what I’m talking about” I politely said “excuse me?” He asked my age and then, stated that it was nice to not see the extra bulge hang over the top of my jeans, and complimented me on looking so good for my age.


Now that in itself is my point and case.


Ladies, when you are wearing jeans so tight, that you have a double hump camel toe, and excessive love handles hanging over your belt, it is time to up it a size. I’m beginning to think that low-rise jeans don’t come in anything over a size twelve. What is going on with that whale tail, and can you say muffin top?


Okay, so you have been blessed with having major boobage… do I have to sit and take bets on which one is going to jump out at me first, or watch as you rest those heavy ass melons on the bar? Eeek… If you think that’s what attracts a man, young or old (except maybe those already wearing the beer goggles) you have another thing coming.


For example, I think wearing the proper size is a good area to start. Refer to the above paragraph and remember… hanging out all over, and yes, I am referring to the muffin effect and suffocation of your cooch with the whole camel toe thing, is so unattractive as well as unhealthy. I mean, have mercy, we don’t need that to visually scar us for life.


The proper size will be comfortable, yet flattering, and will let the men or women, whichever you prefer, have a naughty thought without saying “What was she thinking?”


Oooh… Just a thought, what about a skirt with only thigh-highs, heels and no panties?


One more than one occasion, while hanging out with my male friends, I have noticed that when major cleavage is heading our way, the first thought that comes into their head is that they want to stick their face in between those big hooters and commence bobble head action... I can’t type the sound they make so you just have at it and have fun.


As far as the upper portion of the outfit, not every shirt has to be shoved into those tight ass jeans. Oh, and do you have to buy the shirt two sizes too small, where it’s so tight it rides up on top of the muffin as if you poured too much batter in the tin? …that’s just wrong!


Cleavage is good and can be incredibly sexy; however, it can be a lot more compelling if you leave a little to the imagination.


Can you say broke ass toes?


How bout a little foot support? There is nothing worse than chipped polish and toes hanging over the edge of your shoes. This in itself is a major turn off in the CFM shoe department.


I will finish with a last thought regarding my favorite accessory. Shoes…they can make or break an outfit. I promise to contain myself on this subject, but I cannot stress enough that men tend to drool over high heels.


They will rarely admit this weakness, but remember, you can hold the attention all evening, by holding his hands softly while gently caressing your heels up and down his leg as you enjoy dinner or drinks.


And, if the evening ends the way you want, you can continue playing with your prey, by wearing only your confidence and a pair of stilettos into the bedroom…


Now that’s sexy.

Comments
By explorer @ Friday, November 14, 2008 9:02 AM
is "fopas" the same thing as faux pas?

By mbarlow @ Friday, November 14, 2008 9:17 AM
prolly

By explorer @ Friday, November 14, 2008 9:33 AM
yeah, thought so; using foreign words makes it all the more "classy"...(Barbie...you DO know it's a French phrase...right?)

By bastardilla @ Friday, November 14, 2008 9:41 AM
I'm glad someone else caught this. where is the insidestl.com editor?

By StlHoosier @ Friday, November 14, 2008 10:07 AM
I thought she was going to talk about the fat upper pussy area.

By Saintlouistallguy @ Friday, November 14, 2008 10:11 AM
Faux Pas means going against accepted social rules.

Barbi was in a bar on a MONDAY... in ALTON wearing a revealing lace outfit with "CFM's"

THEY were wearing jeans and flip flops....on Monday...in Alton.

Barbie...it was YOU who was committing the faux pas. I'm sure if you saw these same girls out on a Friday or Saturday (when most normal, employed people go out) they would be dressed up and lookin hot as f.

You were wearing a weekend outfit on Monday. Most people probably thought you hadn't made it back to your trailer to change clothes since you went out on Saturday.

By barbiegirl928 @ Friday, November 14, 2008 10:18 AM
The higher up changed the last two words in the title, sometime this morning, its not my doing. Thanks for the definition I know what it means.

By Saintlouistallguy @ Friday, November 14, 2008 10:31 AM
You do now

By barbiegirl928 @ Friday, November 14, 2008 10:41 AM
saintlouistallguy, you can go to my bio where my email is and write me a line of why your so hostile towards me, I will be more than happy to get back with you and set the record straight.

By explorer @ Friday, November 14, 2008 10:42 AM
Hey...thanks InsideSTL staff!

So you did know, huh? So did you submit the article with the correct term and THEY changed it? Stay classy!

By mbarlow @ Friday, November 14, 2008 11:10 AM
For the record, and in defense of Barbie, her submitted title was "Feline Fashion F#*k Ups".

Sometime after I edited and posted her column last night, someone altered the title to what some of you saw this morning (early).

It has been both shot and fixed.

Thanks for understanding.

Maggie

By TaserProof @ Friday, November 14, 2008 11:52 AM
i agree with StlTallGuy i dont even have anything to add. what he said was perfect.
And on another note, this whole artical sounds like it was written by an old hag who is just envious of the 20 somthing young girls. Im so glad i dont go to whisky tango bars in alton or westport, so i dont have to run into barbie and her old friends giving the young ladies im with the evil eye.

By cardsbadabing @ Friday, November 14, 2008 3:24 PM
I'll agree by saying I don't like to see a plump gal's junk hanging out over her jeans. Why do these gals wear stuff like this? I mean, come on, how many women like to see some fat dude with plumber's crack hanging out? It's no different ladies, so wear something that fits your body style.

I'm one to usually defend the STL Ladies, but I have to say I think this article could have been written a little better. I agree with principle, but not the delivery.

By Trooper-K9 @ Friday, November 14, 2008 4:15 PM
Barbie
Can you say Broke-Ass writing?
This is just pathetic.
Sounds like you need a life, fast.
C'mon T'Mac even a J student with less than 8 hours 'til graduation would have burned this one.

By ML @ Friday, November 14, 2008 5:50 PM
Hmmm… White Trash, is it a learned behavior, something you’re born with, or a product of your environment? I’m no psychologist, but I feel, it is the way you carry yourself, your appearance, actions, writing and Lack of self-confidence, if you will. Does it get you in trouble?… hell yes. Would you change it?...your not capable of doing so!

I'd bet money that the picture on the bottom right is closer to what Barbie is than her self-described "sexy little ass" ... i'm sure those 20 somethings in the bar are a lot less worried about what some 40 year old skank thinks about the way they dress compared to how much attention you seem to pay to them.

Can you say redneck? What a wonderful role model you are for your kids.

By barbiegirl928 @ Friday, November 14, 2008 6:16 PM
ML, FYI the first Pic on the first column is me, in the shorts and look at my bio if ya wanna see what I look like, it would be in the our content section! Il'll be sure to post a pic of me, soon. Thanks for your interest.

By JerseyShore @ Friday, November 14, 2008 6:38 PM
"Barbie", can you say GRAVITY??

I believe before someone gives advice about fashion they should be able to pull off a look on their own. Such as how to wear a t-shirt..

now the definition of GRAVITY is as follows:

gravity (n.) The natural force of attraction exerted by a celestial body, such as Earth, upon objects at or near its surface, tending to draw them toward the center of the body.

Okay now that being said, next time you think about walking out of your home with a T-shirt on without a BRA remember this GRAVITY is NOT your friend.

So until you can get some sap of a man to buy you a new set, please do us all a favor and put your BRA on....

By explorer @ Friday, November 14, 2008 6:55 PM
For someone who tried to describe herself as a "classy cougar" only a week ago, the overall tone of this "article" is just patheticlly laughable.

While "sexy", both in dress and behavior (whatever that means to each of us) certainly has its place, "Barbie" seems to have to try too hard. There's a fine line between between trashy and sexy...but most of us know when we see it crossed. I'm thinking that having to write about how sexy you are and compare yourself to girls half your age...to self report on your anatomy...well, might just cross that line. And if most of us saw you in person...we'd think just that.

Real class? Just shut up and live your live. Don't write a barely literate "column" describing various sex acts or your "philosophy" on what is or is not "sexy".

Lord...date young, date old, date what or whomever; but stop trying to pass yourself off as something called "classy"...you're trashy and give everyone woman over the age of 40 a bad reputation.

FYI...YOU are the kind of woman that gets made fun of behind your back...Not classy, not staying young, not really even competing. Just laughable.


By blondimbk @ Friday, November 14, 2008 8:13 PM
Why all the hating? I thought the article was pretty good. I always wear lots of clothes in Saint Louis because like everyone else here...I will probably see someone out who I know.

By vinnie @ Friday, November 14, 2008 8:54 PM
Barbie a word of advice when you are a part of the "media" you have to take the good with the bad I don't believe anyone here has anything against you and to "come out back so I can kick your ass" innuendo (the e-mail comment) is not the professional thing to do. Take some advice from Maggie.......I have at times been brutal as far as her articles and at time's she's hit a nerve that pissed me off and she has NEVER said yo bro you got a problem with me.......no she has I'm sure took it for what it's worth...... just one guy's opinion.If you go about that way you earn something more than a complement........RESPECT. Although I think half of Mags articles are bullshit I do however respect her for putting up with the criticism without childish challenges. If you go about this way you will find in time you will earn respect. On a side note I give Mags props now and then as in time I will give you. So keep writing and don't get pissy when people disagree. I forgot this article BTW sucked!!!!!!!! Hahahaha just kidding it was O.K.

By ML @ Friday, November 14, 2008 10:16 PM
I would buy that any picture other than the 1st one is you. The 2nd one seems more likey. The 1st picture is obviously a cut and paste job from some website, look at the difference in clarity.

Thats ok though, it's your story, tell it how ever you want ... this is your space to to make yourself into whatever it is you want to be seen as, keep up the good work and stay classy.

By ML @ Friday, November 14, 2008 10:22 PM
by the way, i did look at the picture on the bio, I won't even delve into your bio, it explains so much, but sweet tattoo, luckily I read chinese... your tat says 1 Beef & Broccoli and small order crab rangoon.

By CauseIsayso @ Monday, November 17, 2008 11:18 AM
As I read this I pictured a woman wound in tight, tacky leather with helmet-hard hair and shoes that damn near require a walker to get around in. Judging from the poor grammer and overall structure of the artical there is an obvious lack of intelligence (and personality considering she seems to care of nothing else other than shoes, muffin tops, breasts and toenails). So, I ask, is that sexy?
To THIS girl and every normal, non-superficial, intelligent man I know (and I know a few) sexy is being comfortable with yourself, whether in flip-flops or heels. Sexy is possessing a healthy, happy glow. Sexy is being able to hold your own with a man whether it be it conversation, sports, politics and the like. Sexy is admitting when you've gained a few pounds (my muffin top is in full effect but the beer and pizza last night was worth it!) or have chipped toenail polish or a zit and then to be able to laugh about it. Sexy is having fun. Tight, suffocating leather and "CFM" shoes that require an available seat to be close by at all times does not sound fun to me! I'll opt for flip-flops.

By explorer @ Monday, November 17, 2008 11:42 AM
Amen, CausIsayso! This "article" describes the antithesis of "sexy." I'm sure that it requires a great deal of confidence to go out and flash it around looking and acting trashy...but somehow the level of confidence if yourself to not need to do that is SO much more. Sure, there's time and a place for everything...but this little "story" is probably NOT an isolated episode...and one who feels that her self is wrapped up in how well she competes, her self-described "sexy" dress...well, she's just sad. OH...and if you have to SAY (ok, here, WRITE) you're sexy...then you're already trying to hard. Trying to convince yourself, or your readers? (or some random guys at the bar that might leave with you for some river side reomance?)

By AftonAmerican @ Monday, November 17, 2008 3:48 PM
Don't matter what you wear, or how you wear it..you can't hide trash!!! Trash is trash no matter how you dress it up (or make it smell good)!!! And you're trash barbie girl. We can smell you from here! Another lame attempt at "journalism" from our resident whore 'cougar'. Give it up man, Sounds like again you're trying to make yourself feel better for being a ho.

By AftonAmerican @ Monday, November 17, 2008 3:51 PM
Oh yea, explorer got it right , those others yo're putting down to make yourself feel classy..they are joining in with everyone else laughing their asses off at the spectacle you make of yourself while you're out cattin around. (BEHIND YOUR BACK!!) You aint all that

By jwl337 @ Tuesday, November 18, 2008 6:26 PM
Okay, did anyone esle not catch the facts of the article? Barbie, there's a reason they don't make low rise jeans over a size 12! If you're fucking fat don't wear shit that's made for models! Every day I walk around wondering who the fuck told all the fat girls in the world that it was sexy or even a good idea to wear tight shit, low shit, revealing shit, or anything other than a fucking workout suit until they get to a respectable size....just sayin

By explorer @ Wednesday, November 19, 2008 11:41 AM
Oh JWL, I don't htink Barbie would argue that some girls are wearing jeans too tight, and that they are too fat! Really check the article...she's bragging on her "sexy little ass!"

Here's the irony...she tells us what's in HER closet...

"Just to fill you in a little, my closet consists mostly of spaghetti string shirts, tight but not deadly jeans, and a lot of shoes. I love shoes; especially heels because they finish off an outfit and make your legs look incredibly sexy."

...and then derides others for wearing what I'd argue is the same thing...

"I don’t think there is anything sadder than a woman walking into an establishment, thinking she is all that, when actually she has slut written all over her because she is trying too hard with what she is wearing, or how she is wearing it."

I'm sure that "Barbie" is held in great esteem in the professional world with her vast "class cougar" wardrobe. Again...she's trying WAY too hard to convince someone of her feminie value.
I'm thinking if that's all she's got, it's kind of sad at her age!

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