Another week, another round of frightfully frumpy tourists. I don’t even have words for this:
And now, let’s turn to a favourite topic of mine: The merits (or NOT!) of animal print. There’s no escaping it this season, it’s absolutely everywhere. I guess I am a tad biased here, because I grew up with the firmly engrained dogma that leopard print garments were the sole domain of desperate women ‘of a certain age’ who were hell-bent on fighting the unbearable phenomenon of middle-aged invisibility with a sledge hammer.
For the Brits among you, the best known personification of sa(i)d strategy is probably publican Bet Lynch. (Bet Lynch, see left, was a much-beloved character on the long-running British soap Coronation Street).
OK, I will concede that an animal print accessory or item of clothing can, on occasions, look quite stylish, and pretty young women would get away with wearing a crown of dead squirrels on their head. On a mature lady, a nice zebra-striped scarf or snake skin bag can complete an outfit. But there are limits. And we’ll be looking at some pics now where those limits have been transgressed.
To counteract the awfulness of all of the above, how about a teensy dog in human clothes:
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OMG these are atrocious and hilarious both!! Are you sure you aren’t asking people to find the worst clothes to wear ever?? This must be a set-up!
Except for the mummy lady who clearly just had A LOT of work done and is still recovering before coming out of her cocoon all false and plasticy!
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I guess it might be a little niche to exploit for out-of-work actors, lol.
But no, ’tis real life, as it happens, right outside my front door!
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Unbelievable! And btw… out-of-work actors wouldn’t be caught dead in such apparel… even if paid!
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O.M.G. I grew up with the same impression of leopard print, personified perfectly by the dear Bet Lynch! I love love love LOVE your Street Snaps photos, they really do never fail to evoke a “What the…?” from me. Head to toe leopard lady is carrying a Cancun bag! D’yu think she’s Mexican?!
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She might well be… I didn’t get close enough to hear them (her, husband, kid) talking to each other.
Glad to hear it amuses you, that’s the aim of the game. A bit of diversion from the Monday Blues 😉
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Definitely a bit of diversion, these always make me smile so much! And now, finally, I’m joining in! I did it! I did it, not the best photos haha, but hopefully a bit entertaining as well. Thank you for the theme! 🙂
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The top-to-toe leopard print woman isn’t doing herself any favours with that handful of crisps!
I don’t even know what to say to the first photo. Why would you combine THAT shirt with THOSE leggings?! Actually, why would you wear those leggings at all?!
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Why would you wear an outfit that shows off every crisp you’ve ever eaten?!?
I think those leggins are quite fun on young girls, as long as they are combined with a muted top.
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Hurrah for Bet Lynch! I put on a leopard print blouse once. Took it straight off. Just looked wrong.
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She was great, that one 🙂
I can’t see it on you… maybe a scarf on a (mainly) black outfit.
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I’m shuddering at even the thought.
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Would look good on Lola! 😉
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DEAR GOD. That’s more leopard than in Russia and Latvia combined!
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I think Linda must have dashed out to get herself some…
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With tourists looking like that, I’m surprised anyone manages to look at the real sights! That first one just has to take the biscuit!
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Yes, that was yesterday’s lucky snap for sure 😉
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Aaargh, gross! Didn’t divert from the Monday Blues, just added to them……
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Oh no! Not sure how to fix this …. 😉
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😦
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I love the pic of the woman in white with the green gloves. She must be American… (Sorry to all Americans reading this) PS In picture 4, is that child really eating Walkers cheese and onion crisps. I am not having withdrawal symptoms and I know it is only 4 months 12 days 4 hours since my last packet but ARE THEY WALKERS CHEESE AND ONION CRISPS!!!!!!!…
Yours PN
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LOL, the crisps 😉
Aw, she was most def Japanese – the total sun block out strategy, which is what the gloves are for, it’s their hallmark.
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Really I stand corrected…
PN walks off in the direction of the kitchen in search of anything that Mrs Sensible has forgotten to hide.. quietly muttering “she looked American, now I wonder where Mrs Sensible has hidden the biscuits”
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Ah, you see, this would never have happened, had you not missed this one: https://ladyofthecakes.wordpress.com/2013/09/24/street-snaps-brawn-killer-heels-and-sheer-delights/
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Now you’ve given me an idea… I might do a quiz…!
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🙂
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Wicked, wicked lady, you made me laugh at these poor fashion victims, haplessly going about their hideous way, and unaware of the candid camera! I wondered about the mummy lady because she seems to be holding three electronic devices and wearing another. Maybe she’s calling the Mother Ship? As to animal prints, I now feel acutely self-conscious of my lingerie ; )
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She could be Borg…!
Lingerie… is a completely different thing… anything goes 😉
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I see a lot of “mummies” in Taiwan, all that is missing here is the umbrella! (A lady must protect herself from the sun.)
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Yes, or she might develop… shock horror… a blemish on her pristine face!!! I’ve learnt from your blog. But too late…lol.
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I think, just to spite certain people, when I get “of-a-certain-age” I am going to dress solely in leopard print. And encourage people to photograph my fashion-forward self 😉
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PollerinaGoesToPot.wordpress.com
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The 80s are back – only a lot worse.
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Haven’t seen any ‘boxy’ jackets yet,… but it’s only a matter of time!
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oh mio dio! ahaha!
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I’m blind 😉 I’m with you on the animal print thing – it was always a bit ‘mutton dressed up as lamb’ 🙂 Bet Lynch being the perfect example! Actually, I’m thinking of dressing up as a Latvian for Hallowe’en…
Oh, and I HATE dogs in human clothes! 🙂
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Will there be pics???
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That would be the only reason for doing it! 🙂
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I can’t wait!!!!
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Also thinking of joining a Latvian dating site – check this out – http://www.tauta.lv/robins113
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I’m so glad I don’t date…. more now than ever…
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There are plenty more where he came from… 🙂 Blog fodder heaven!
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That one will sure fix it for you. Although you’re probably three decades too old for him.
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This is true! Maybe this one…
I like his Scarlett O’Hara waist 😉
http://meeting.oho.lv/meeting.php?cmd=ratebild_pub&bid=311029&offset=0
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Oh oh oh dear….ie meeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
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🙂 Admit it, you’re jealous!
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Definitely missing out on *something*….
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This is great, I needed some fashion inspiration this week! 😉
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Well, it’s quite easy, as you can see… just go into a charity shop and get dressed in the dark!!!
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I love the dogs… they are definitely the most peaceful tourists… 😎
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There are lots of them, but dogs are very fidgety and the snaps often don’t come out well 😉
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HAHAHAHA that’s just not on!
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And now I’ve got it on good authority from a Zebra (gr)avatar 😉
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LOL!!
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I’m the first to admit that I don’t have any fashion sense. None. Not at all. But these people make me look good! The dog–just too darn cute.
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That’s the very reason why I like taking those shots – those bods make me feel like the epitome of stylishness, lol
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HAHAHAHAHA ….. I call the likes of Bet Lynch, “Glittery Old Brendas” 😉
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LOL! I think a part of me abhors the character, and another part of me loves her… 😉
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Me too. Heart of gold, though 🙂
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Well, I guess she wasn’t hugely popular for nothing 😉
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“I guess I am a tad biased here, because I grew up with the firmly engrained dogma that leopard print garments were the sole domain of desperate women ‘of a certain age’ who were hell-bent on fighting the unbearable phenomenon of middle-aged invisibility with a sledge hammer.” My God this is so spot. Absolutely perfect.
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And I AM that age, but staunchly resisting!!!! LOL
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You’re definitely right about the woman in the top photo — that shirt should be tucked in.
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LOL, that would make all the difference, I’m convinced 😉
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