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Original poster

pack it in with the vicious sniping about beatrice and eugenie

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springydaffs · 30/04/2011 00:51

they are 21/22, young girls, with the eyes of the world on them. I am horrified at the generally vicious comments about how they looked at the wedding. Leave them alone for goodness sake. Their mother is generally vilified and those girls have to live with that - not least at this wedding where she was notable by her lack of invitation, for whatever reason. How was your confidence when you were 21/22? Probably not that hot. HOw was your fashions sense at that age? Probably not that hot. Did you listen to any advice/advisors at that age? PROBABLY NOT.

fwiw I think they looked great - Eugenie's outfit was lovely and it suited her. Beatrice's coat didn't fit that well but the hat was fab and imo their outfits were a mature and respectful choice.

But I'm a fashion designer, so what would I know Biscuit

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Clary · 30/04/2011 00:55

It must be so tough to have lots of money ...

What the heck are the royals there for, if not to give us all a bit of innocent entertainment?

I think they are attractive women who sometimes (and this was an example) dress in unattractive clothes.

It's OK to slate people for poor dress sense at the OScars then, but not at a royal wedding?

And their mother not being invited has nowt to do with it. I wouldn't invite my uncle's ex-wife of many years to my wedding either.

HalfPastWine · 30/04/2011 00:57

Fair comment.

Could you also email it to the press as they're already ripping into them too.

I expect Vivien Westwood and Valentino won't be too happy about the bad press on their designs. Can't be good for business.

JarethTheGoblinKing · 30/04/2011 00:59

lols

If they didn't want to be talked about they would have worn something safe and boring. I thought B's hat in particular was just shite... I'm NOT a fashion designer (but do possess working eyes) so am entitled to an opinion.

scottishmummy · 30/04/2011 01:02

fuck sake is discursive forum,not fawn and simper nice hat

havent watched any wedding stuff,nothing.at all

but as a general principle,people opine on mn about mn.and what you consider viccious sniping,might be incisive and spot on to someone else

why the harumphy biscuit as you tell mn you are a fashion designer.....and?

that in itself doesn't diminish somoene else opinion (on hats i have not seen btw)

JarethTheGoblinKing · 30/04/2011 01:04

woah... are we in agreement for once SM? Wink

fit2drop · 30/04/2011 01:05

OP , I could understand your displeasure but only if you are the clueless about young fashon designer

I feel even Beatrice and Eugenie will be horrified by the monstrosities they wore when the see the pics tomorrow years down the line

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springydaffs · 30/04/2011 01:06

Don't be ridiculous Clary - they didn't ask to be born into wealth and privilege and will very probably have the same insecurities etc that anyone anywhere has at that age.

but comments like 'they looked like the ugly sisters' - totally unnecessary imo, foul. Yes they are technically women but as we all know if we've ever been 21/22, not as grown up as we look.

So, would it be ok if the entire world sneered at your 21/22yo daughters for the way they look and the clothes they wear? No, thought not.

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scottishmummy · 30/04/2011 01:08

are you always so sanctimonious?if a 22 steps out in a bogging get up.expect comments.

Tortington · 30/04/2011 01:12

they looked shit. we all know it. and at 21 i knew whether i looked shit or not

theres a difference between high fashion and no fashion sense. and they are clearly surrouned by people who tell them they look great

i mean she looked like she had fucking antlers.

and t;other one was wearing cath kidson curtains

Tortington · 30/04/2011 01:13

but my daughters peer group do look at her and judge her

they are on a grand stage, and know we are judging them.

Clary · 30/04/2011 01:15

"they didn't ask to be born into wealth and privilege" no, but I don't spot them rushing to drop the Princess title and give all their money to charity and work hard for a living!

They seem to be enjoying their wealth as far as I can see. If you don't like it, get out of the kitchen, frankly. There were plenty of royals at that wedding who weren't attracting lots of attention by their ridiculous and doubtless ridiculously expensive hats.

Clary · 30/04/2011 01:16

And if my daughter was going to the royal wedding I would make sure she wore something better than they did.

Clary · 30/04/2011 01:17

LOL @ antlers custy Grin

I do think maybe it is a bit of an emperor's new clothes thing. When they are not on such show they often seem to look a lot better.

scottishmummy · 30/04/2011 01:18

springy,plenty brown nose arse kissin royal threads you can find agreement on,i exoect - mn is swimming in royal gush.go swim in lake big hats look fab

even regale with you are a fashion designer,so everyone better agree.or else

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springydaffs · 30/04/2011 01:18

sanctimonious? Just looking that up: making a show of sanctity or piety.

Can't be bothered to look up sanctity or piety but erm I get the gist and erm no, just pissed off with the sneering and baiting. If you didn't like what they wore then fine, each to his own, but don't attack them personally. They're human beings who didn't ask, or fight, to be in the public eye/famous.

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JarethTheGoblinKing · 30/04/2011 01:20

are you channelling cod there SM? :)

rofl @ antlers... I thought she looked like a fat beige lady gaga myself Wink

scottishmummy · 30/04/2011 01:22

also means being uppity,acting superior.somewhat like you were doing

talkin down to the wee folk who happen not be fashion designers.like you.obvious infernal being your superior technical knowledge trumps havin eyes

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springydaffs · 30/04/2011 01:22

channelling cod?

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cat64 · 30/04/2011 01:24

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JarethTheGoblinKing · 30/04/2011 01:25
Grin
scottishmummy · 30/04/2011 01:26

maybe none of the arse kissing staff or fashion desingners said

naw,hen,just naw

fit2drop · 30/04/2011 01:32

No they didnt ask or fight to be in the public eye/famous but they were born into it and I have not seen them objecting to any of the kudos or privileges that come with being the monarchs grandchild.
As small children and young teens , yes a slating would be unkind and unfair but as adults who presumably dress themselves , then they are open to public opinion....
A constant cry about the royals is that they bring a lot of money into the country so we should not object to their wealth and privileged lifestyle... fair comment but if they sell themselves as a brand then they have to listen to us , the people who pay their wages about how we like that brand displayed and window cased to the world. we pay heir wages...we have a say.
Beatrice and Eugenie hardly sold Britain as a fashion capital now did they Roley eyed emoticon

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springydaffs · 30/04/2011 01:35

I'm beginning to wonder if some of yous have been bewitched by the royal fairytale if you seriously think any 21/22yo would be able to 'look in the mirror' and see what was actually there. TPT pulled it off bcs she's old enough to be able to see what is in the mirror and has had a lot more practise. She's also thin don't you see, much easier to pull off a look like that. those girls would have looked like cardboard boxes in anything less flamboyant.

As for you custy thinking you could have any say over your early 20s dd's outfits - all the best my dear.

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JarethTheGoblinKing · 30/04/2011 01:37

They have eyes don't they? FFS..

As for Custy having a say over a 20yo... I think I'd listen if I were her 20yo! Grin

scottishmummy · 30/04/2011 01:38

indeed,nor have the sisters avoided pap and events.they actively chose the events they attend and that permeates to media presence they have

one can be lower key,for example princess Anne daughter - Zara,well she is v low key and an up coming scottish wedding in edinburgh too.