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Thu Feb 27 00:00:00 MST 2014
flysalot Rating:5.0Better than expected! This is a beautiful flat and very comfortable! I highly recommend if you are looking for a versatile silver flat shoe.
Wed Oct 09 00:00:00 MDT 2013
darcylou Rating:1.0I sent thse shoes back. They were suppose to be navy and showed up as a light blue. The sizing was way off. I normally wear a 7, but ordered these in a 7 1/2 and they were too small. Would not recommmed these shoes at all.
Tue May 31 00:00:00 MDT 2011
idigshoes Rating:3.0The flats were a bit snug. I am usually an 8 1/2-9 so I ordered a 9 and they are a bit tight. The color was a bit brighter than expected. Cute style though
Tue Mar 27 00:00:00 MDT 2012
jazzychick1 Rating:4.0love these care free flats! they are adorable. arrived on time like always
Mon Jan 14 00:00:00 MST 2013
traveldot Rating:5.0I GAVE THIS AS A GIFT FOR CHRISTMAS. IT LOOKED VERY NICE AND COMFY. WAS TO BE USED ON AIRPLANE WHEN TRAVELING.
Tue Jul 30 00:00:00 MDT 2013
marilyn1717 Rating:5.0Love the shoes .. super cute and comfotable .. they look great
Tue May 28 00:00:00 MDT 2013
njgirliegirl72 Rating:5.0Amazing quality perfect fit and comfortable. Sizing is true. These are Fabulous I highly recommend getting them
Thu Oct 06 00:00:00 MDT 2011
57brewer Rating:4.0I give them a four because the toe is to short. I normally wear a 7 1/2 or 8 and this shoe is short. ( I have an 8) I would tell anyone that is ordering the shoe to order at least a 1/2 size larger that she wears. The shoe is well made and fit well except for the toe.
Sat Jun 01 00:00:00 MDT 2013
redrhino9 Rating:3.0Unfortunately my dog ate 1 of them after only a week or two. I would have replaced them but they were uncomfortably tight anyway.
Fri Jun 29 00:00:00 MDT 2012
jvic06 Rating:4.0I love the color and the comfort, however the shoe is a little snug, i had to go up a half size.
Tue Nov 13 00:00:00 MST 2012
csts Rating:4.0Comfy.. I wore them all day and normally my feet are ready to get out of a flat shoe , but not these. and a good style for a flat.........flats r normally plain so this style is attractive with pants,skirts anything...
Tue Oct 29 00:00:00 MDT 2013
kittypee Rating:1.0I would not recommend these shoes because they were poorly made, when I wore them, they made noises. Do not buy.
Tue Jun 21 00:00:00 MDT 2011
hend51 Rating:5.0Going to a wedding and needed to take a flat shoe to change into for dancing. Fits perfect in handbag.
Tue May 03 00:00:00 MDT 2011
shop73 Rating:5.0Cute flats to wear around the house! Great fit, true to size.Fast shipping!
Mon May 23 00:00:00 MDT 2011
maryez Rating:5.0Cute, comfortable and easy to throw into any handbag to take on the go.
Fri Apr 27 00:00:00 MDT 2012
ds1963 Rating:5.0My daughter wanted "FLATS" for her prom dress. How odd! I looked up flat shoes and they popped up, browsed, saw these really cute little silver shoes. They matched the dress purfect. Now I can't get them off her, she wears them all the time. So if you have a teenager, she will love them.
Sun Apr 21 00:00:00 MDT 2013
elneeta Rating:3.0cute but much tighter than a medium I usually wear. Disappointed in that I had to return them
Sat Dec 01 00:00:00 MST 2012
dreamwoven Rating:1.0Instead of receiving these shoes, that I really wanted, I received a pair of ankle high boots!!! It just was not worth my while to repackage, go to the post office and pay to have the boots shipped back, so I kept them. Of course, when I looked to repurchase these shoes, they were out of stock!!! (duh... someone else got them and I got their boots ). I really want the flat shoes and will order them again if they ever restock.
Sun Jun 26 00:00:00 MDT 2011
lisarsf Rating:5.0Nicely packaged pair of ballet flats. Fit right into purse ready to use when high heels become too painful to wear!
Wed Feb 29 00:00:00 MST 2012
cm777 Rating:1.0Extremely cheap looking. Maybe other styles/colors look better? They seemed popular on site but I have found way better ballet flats for same price.
Whether you're tall and looking for shoes that won't add extra height or you simply want easy-to-wear shoes, flats are a great option. Originally inspired by flat ballerina shoes, flats now come in athletic styles, shiny leather fabrics and glittery evening designs, to name a few. Versatile and comfortable, flats add style to any outfit. Here are a few tips for wearing your flats with a number of outfits.
Flat-ironing is a fairly simple way to get a sleek hairstyle and mold your tresses into the exact style that you want. People with naturally curly hair can use a flat iron to get straight locks whenever the mood strikes, while men and women with straight hair can use it to reduce frizz and create more extreme styles. Use these tips to get the most out of your flat iron.
Flat irons make it possible for people will all types of hair to get pin-straight locks. Flat irons let men and women with curly or frizzy hair avoid chemical-straightening treatments and allow them more hair-styling freedom. If you are ready to get sleek, straight hair at home, then you should consider investing in a flat iron.
Whether you need a simple flat iron to smooth and flatten your straight hair or a large wet-to-dry flat iron to tame curly or wavy hair, a Chi flat iron will give you the smooth, shiny hairstyle you want. Made by Farouk Systems, Chi flat irons are used in salons everywhere, and now you can create the same looks your stylist does at home. Read on to find the best flat irons for your hair type and tips on buying a Chi flat iron.
A flat iron is essential for men and women who desire tresses that are sleek and pin-straight or spiked and textured. Flat irons, also commonly called hair straighteners or hair irons, are wonderful hair-care tool investments. Flat irons are versatile and offer professional hairstyling results, making them an important beauty arsenal item. Choosing the right hair straightener requires a careful look at a hair iron's overall construction and consideration for functions and features. Your specific hair-care needs and hairstyling desires will also play into choosing a straightener.
Flat-pack furniture has become increasingly popular, especially among frugal buyers looking for a deal. By creating everything from beds to dressers that can be packed into smaller boxes and assembled by the customer, manufacturers save money on shipping and can then forward the savings. The thought of furniture assembly from a box of materials can be intimidating, but with good assembly instructions and some helpful tips, you should be able to easily cash in on the great deals that flat-pack furniture provides.
Selecting the hair tools that will give you the hairstyles you desire takes some thoughtful consideration. Both curling irons and flat irons are effective hair tools that offer a diverse set of results. Flat irons, often called hair straighteners, are versatile and can smooth curly hair or add voluminous waves to flat hair. Curling irons bring different styles of curls to hair of any length and shape bangs. Use our tips to compare hair irons of all types.
Mount your flat panel TV on a wall to save space and free up space taken by a TV stand. Flat panel TVs can be fitted flat against a wall or mounted so that you can adjust the angle of the television. Installing a wall mount is generally not difficult and can typically be done in about 30 minutes. Here are a few steps to help you install your own television mount.
You've upgraded to a new flat screen TV, but now, you're not sure which TV stand you want to put it on. You want to be true to your decorating style, but you need to consider function, too. If you follow these tips, you can find the best TV stand for your flat screen TV and balance your personal aesthetic with your lifestyle.
Buying new sheets can instantly freshen up your bedroom decor if it's starting to feel stale. After you've updated your sheets, however, you may want to think twice before throwing the old sheets away. There are many ways to use your old sheets, even if they're worn out or need mending. No matter what size bed your sheets were made for, there's an easy way to recycle them that will reduce your carbon footprint and save you money at the same time. Keep reading to discover five easy ways to reuse flat sheets.
When chilly autumn and winter weather come again, it's time to pull out the women's coats that will keep you warm. But which coats will look best on your figure? Should you purchase a women's leather jacket, wool coat or hooded coat when temperatures drop? The answers to these questions about winter coats are right at your fingertips. Read on to purchase the best women's coats for the seasons and your personal style.
The trick to getting glossy, straight hair is to use a flat iron. Hair straighteners, also known as flat irons, use heat to iron out the kinks in each strand of hair. Whether you have slightly wavy hair or thick, tightly curled locks, a straightener flattens the follicle of your hair better than a blow dryer and paddle brush alone. The key to optimum hair care and straightening without damage is choosing the best flat iron for your hair type.
Not everyone can be 5'8 with long legs and a killer catwalk -- but there are a few tips and tricks to use to help you look taller. With some new, fitted women's clothes, taller shoes and styling tips, you'll have friends wondering if it's possible you have sprouted up a few inches overnight. You probably already have the basic components for dressing tall in your existing wardrobe.
The big day is on its way, and the flower girls need cute shoes to wear while walking down the aisle. Finding formal shoes for children is harder than for adults, but there are still plenty of fun options to choose from when you're outfitting the littlest members of the wedding party. Consider the following styles of children's shoes when you're shopping for little girls.
When you dress for the office, you want to make sure you look clean and professional. This goes for your shoes, too. While what you wear on your feet doesn't get as much attention as the clothing you choose, your footwear still matters just as much. Learn more about the different styles of women's shoes available with our Women's Shoes Buying Guide, and read the following guidelines to determine which styles are both appropriate and comfortable to wear to the office.
Shirt dresses are versatile, comfortable and universally flattering. They easily go from casual to office- or date-ready with the addition of some simple accessories and a change of shoes. You'll be able to wear these dresses often, thanks to this versatility. They are not only a fashionable choice; they're also economical.
You know it's time to cover the beds with cozy comforters when there's a chill in the air and cold weather sets in. Bedding stored in moisture-resistant bags with the air removed will be clean, but it may be flat, too. Generally stored during the warm seasons, down comforters may become lumpy if the filling was unevenly distributed while they were packed away. Comforters currently in use that appear flat should be freshened, too. A simple fluffing will restore volume, making your bedding plush and cuddly for cold winter nights. Look below to learn how to fluff comforter sets.
Flat irons take your hair from curly and frizzy to sleek and silky in a matter of minutes. Flat irons help you change your style regularly and get a lot of versatility from your haircut. With practice, you can have salon-beautiful hair every day, and your hair straightener can become one of your favorite hairstyling tools. Use our flatiron technique tips to add stick-straight hair styling to your hair-care routine.
When you want sleek hair, using a CHI flat iron is the best thing you can do. Known for their superior straightening powers and ability to leave hair looking healthy, CHI hair care products can give you the look you've always wanted. Designed to work on all types of hair styles and textures, CHI flat irons come in a variety of different models. Here's what you need to know about choosing the best CHI for your hair type.
Skirts have always have always been an essential element of women's clothing, but with so many options, it may be hard to decide which skirts are right for you. Long skirts, short skirts, pleated skirts, pencil skirts: It's enough to make you want to give up and only wear pants! This women's skirt buying guide is here to help you diversify your wardrobe. Once you know how to buy skirts that will look great on you, you'll love having skirts in your closet.
Mar 11, 2014
kohio123 from Cincinnati, OH, Rating:4.0I ordered a size 6 and received a 6 1/2. However, since i only wear them in the office and i tend to kick off my shoes under my desk all the time anyway, it wasnt a big deal. Additionally, the elastic on the back of the shoe keeps them in place. I get lots of compliments on the style and pretty (dark tan) color
Mar 11, 2014
kohio123 from Cincinnati, OH, Rating:2.0I bought the shoes because i needed a simple pair of flats to wear around the office. Even though i've only worn them 6-7 times in the past three weeks (and have only worn them indoors on carpet), the sole on the bottom of the right shoe has completely cracked across the bottom, The split opens every time i flex my foot to take a step. They are still wearable for now, but i would have expected more considering how little wear they've received.
Mar 9, 2014
keiboy from Binghamton, New York, Rating:5.0These shoes are not for everyone but I love them - very sparkley. They fit well and are very comfortable. You can wear this shoe year round.
Mar 9, 2014
keiboy from Binghamton, New York, Rating:5.0The color of these shoes is beautiful - a perfect coral. They are also comfortable and fit well. They are a favorite of mine.
Mar 6, 2014
jojodsm69 from Des Moines, IA, Rating:2.0Ordered these in a size 10 in Red. I wear between 9.5 and 10 depending on the shoe. The shoe was a little narrow, but so short I can never wear them comfortably. The material was cheap. They came in plastic bags inside the box, but either in manufacturing or perhaps a resale, they had black marks on them. They came in the retail shoe box all taped up with packaging tape like someone had returned them. If you order, be sure to order in at least one size up. Better yet, just don't order them :(
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This Is It. We packed up our bags and we're leaving.
March 23, 2012 has come and gone, and with it so has The Wheat Pool. We decided back in late fall of 2011 that we were going to stop, and we have to admit that now that it is here it isn't any easier, but we know it is the right decision.
We have always wanted to be a great band. We all hold music so deep in our souls, it has molded and shaped us. The bands we cut our teeth on remain as the ghosts in our own songwriting and playing. All we wanted to do was create something significant, the way it was created for us. So we feel we were successful, because so many of you have showed us in incredible ways and words that our music touched you, became part of your history, the fabric of your life. Thats all the reward we need.
Thank you is never going to be enough. We owe so much to so many, especially our closest family and friends, who have unselfishly given us every green light to chase a rainbow. We love you all for it more than you know.
Our fans have been incredible. Some of you came to every show for the first few years, every last one. Incredible. Some of you have flown across the continent to see us play. I don't know if you can understand how humbling it is to play for you when you have made such an effort. We are just four guys from Alberta trying be as sincere as possible. You have made it so much more than us. We feel that The Wheat Pool was the sum of the parts, four guys plus all of you.
The industry can really suck sometimes. Still so much attention on buzz and hits etc. Its overwhelming and heart-breaking. Yet many of you provided rays of light and we are grateful. Our publicist Ken Beattie at Killbeat was a beacon. Incredible man who worked for us and loved us, and we owe you Ken. Some Edmonton guys took chances on us early, Derpack and Oliver, even Brock and the Waynefest folks. You annoyed the hell out of the agencies by trying to get us on all the shows, and we love you for it. Some of you in college and campus radio have always been there, and the local press – Sandra and Eden and the writers – you have been so kind.
We are going to miss the things you never saw that made us a band. Keg suppers, taking the time to drive the scenic route in every province in this great country, drinking til closing time with whoever stayed to see our show, driving in the country together to listen to our new record for the first time, staying at the super8 on Spadina, and about a thousand inside jokes we can never explain.
So this is it. Thank you friends. Go find a favourite band and love the crap out of them. Most of all, go watch live bands play, every time they come through town. Their life and dreams depend on just a handful of you showing some love. We will continue as four men to support and love the music scene as we go forward.
All the best,
Mike, Robb, Stephane, and Glen


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CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- I believe Dr. Marple was fired for being too honest for the majority of the school board members. She was let go for not condoning their shady dealings. The education of our children is no place for dirty politics.
Apparently conservatives have not yet realized one simple fact: President Obama knows what he is doing.
Multitudes of sins are mentioned in the Bible, but certainly not condoned or justified. My Bible teaches love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control & forgiveness. 2 Timothy 3:16 states "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for instruction in righteousness."
It sounds like there are some feuding women on the State Board of Education. If you get a bunch of feuding women like that, it's all over.
There was an article in the Sunday paper on page 6B about a free, West Virginia wildflower "Roadsides in Bloom" calendar now available for order. It did not include any information about who to contact to order this publication. Anyone have any information?
Hooray for Dr. Marple. Being honest has gotten more than one McGraw fired from their job.
Gas prices went up over a dollar during Obama's first four years of leadership. Recently they dropped 15 cents and the Kool-Aid drinking liberals started praising him for lowering the price.
Concerning the firing of Marple, it appears the reason is one as old as time: greed.
I noticed a picture of the W.Va. Board of Education at work and Gayle Manchin was sitting up front to the right of Wade Linger. My guess she was close so she could pull his puppet strings. You may hear his voice but I bet Gayle is the one speaking.
So what happens if there is no deal on the "fiscal cliff?" Taxes go up for everyone. Expenses are cut across the board. We slice our budget deficit in half. Can't really see a downside here.


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Cant say to much about the saw. I paid like $5 for it and it cuts through 2x4 and 4x4s like butter. Have had no problems with it. Good saw for the price.
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WILLIAMSTOWN, MA—A beloved tradition at the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute continues this summer with free concerts every Tuesday in July on the South Lawn. All shows begin at 6 pm and are scheduled for five consecutive Tuesdays, July 2–30.
Performers encompass a variety of musical genres, including jazz, bluegrass, soul, and rock. Concertgoers may purchase barbecued fare or bring a picnic dinner.
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You only turn 35 once, right? Usher decided to celebrate his 35th birthday in style with his famous friends inside Bootsy Bellows in Los Angeles on Monday night.
According to People , the R&B singer dressed casual, donning camouflage sneakers and a Gucci fedora, when arrived at the surprise bash around 11 p.m. and then partied all night alongside Diddy and his girlfriend, Cassie , as well as Miguel , Jermaine Dupri , T.I. , Justin Bieber and even Sugar Ray Leonard , who Usher portrays in the legendary boxer's upcoming biopic, Hands of Stone .
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Earlier this year the much loved exhibition Koorie Voices closed as part of the preparations for the redevelopment of the Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre.
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Wednesday, June 28, 2006
Broad Based ETFs
It might be worthwhile to explore the down side, if there really is one, for the broad based products. First, how much of a portfolio is the core? I don't really construct portfolios this way but I think the amount that is core is very subjective so I'll just pick 50%. If this makes no sense, sorry but the number is not really the focus of this post.
Maybe the core could be three funds as follows;
iShares Russell 1000 (IWB) 15%
iShares S&P 600 Small Cap Value (IJS) 15%
PowerShares Intl Div (PID) 20% this is the first foreign DVY
OK, now what?
Well given my belief in gold as a diversifier I would want some GLD as a permanent fixture as well, how much though? I have in the neighborhood of 3% in gold I have read other opinion that says 5-10%. How about 5% for easier math?
So now 55% of the portfolio is allocated.
I am a firm believer in emerging markets as an asset class that should always have some weight in a portfolio. For me, 7% is equal weight but let's just go with 5% for now.
At this point we are up to 60% of the portfolio allocated.
A reasonable idea might be to select a couple of sectors that should do well in the current environment. Today that could mean staples, health and utilities? So perhaps 5% in an ETF for each? Or should it be 10% in each? This, for me, is where problems start to occur. The various sector weightings can get out of whack in a hurry. The decision made right here will result in being very overweight some sectors and very underweight others.
Utilities make up 3.4% of the S%P 500. The 15% allocation to IWB gives you 1.1% overall in utilities, IJS gives another 1.2% overall to utilities, PID gives another 1.8% overall. At this point you are already overweight an interest rate sensitive sector at a time that the middle of the curve could start to go up and hurt prices in the sector. Adding even 5% to a utilities ETF becomes a big bet and I haven't even looked at the emerging market ETF to check for utilities.
Would you add a single country ETF? Many of them are heavy in financials. It is likely you will end up very overweight that sector. The number of portfolios I look at that are unknowingly 30% weighted to financials is very high.
I find it much easier to think of the 10 sectors that make up the market and then to build each sector with the best proxies for those sectors that I can find. Sticking with ETFs (though not my preference for portfolios) and the financial sector it seems easier to start with a sector ETF for a big chunk of the exposure. If you want 15% in financials (this is an underweight) you could put 8% of your portfolio in something like the Financial Sector SPDR (XLF). Perhaps 2% of the portfolio could go into one of the capital markets ETFs and the rest of the sector can come from specialized ETFs. EWA (personal holding) has 47% in financials, iShares Canada has 33% in financials and EEM has 19% in financials.
To me this seems like an easier way to build a portfolio. This can also be an easier way to build in style, yield and beta and average cap size can be managed at the margin with a mega cap ETF like Rydex' XLG or a micro cap ETF like the iShares fund, IWC.
Let the debate begin.
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- Tzvika Barenholz said...
I would substitute one of the new Wisdom Tree funds for the PID, probably their DTH which (according to their data) has 4.9% yield.
I'm a regular reader of your blog btw, keep up the good work! - 9:10 AM
- Roger Nusbaum said...
I don't know if DTH is better or not but more importantly the comment introduces the better mousetrap idea.
I'm not inclined to be the first one into a brand new ETF that is a differnt version of an existing theme but DTH could turn out to be much better than PID.
Staying in touch with is very important. - 9:14 AM
- Anonymous said...
I too would like to encourage Roger's commentary. Under the hood of these etf's needs more daylight, and Roger is helpful. I've recently been reading a quarterly published for a fee, but their website ,free, is informative. (I am a paying consumer and will in no way benefit)...There is news about more currency etfs.
http://www.indexuniverse.com/index.php?section=6 - 1:25 PM
- Anonymous said...
I notice that you have not mentioned US vs International in your sector exposure. Would a etf having 40% financials (or industrials) in a specific country have the same risk as an international based etf. Are we comparing apples to apples or apples to oranges? Tom in Indy
- Anonymous said...
I just clicked over to Jay Walkers blog and he wrote about using the Kelly Criterion to determine the quantitative amount of exposure to the different sectors. That is some pretty neat stuff. What would be the edge/odds for an etf? The historic yield? In my previous question about international vs domestic sectors of the market, risk (volatility) vs. yield seems to be the means that that you can decide if investing in a specific country is worth it or not. I am learning a lot by going through these mental gymnatics. Tom in Indy
- Roger Nusbaum said...
to answer Tom's question, or try to;
actually I don't understand. The way I look at it I want to have x% in each sector and I want to have x% in foreign. If I have to use more ETFs I have to be more flexible on the numbers and be willing to only get close (this is another reasn to prefer stocks where possible).
In doing this I need to look under the hood at all the ETFs I would consider to build a portfolio. Morningstar is a big help here.
I don't know if that answers it or not.
I'm not sure what would be the edge/odds would be for a foreign ETF but yield doesn't seem like it but I may be wrong. THat is a new one to me, I have to say. - 8:01 AM
- Anonymous said...
Thanks Roger,
Over time,when the market falls, I have to fight the desire to tinker with what I have invested. I have reinvested some of my more risky etf positions into less volatile stocks that have returns. I will look up my Etf's in Morningstar and see if they are really doing what I think they should be doing. My learning curve keeps getting longer. Tom in Indy - 8:00 PM


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As with so many things the true craftsmen are on the fringes struggling to get by while the knock-off kings and mass producers are doing big business.
Support said craftsmen so the tradition of tailoring doesn't totally die off imho....
"But not everyone is willing to wait. Bespoke suits commonly require three fittings, and that's after a long consultation. Even the richest customer simply has to wait — sometimes months — before the new suit is finished. No wonder so many pass up a $4,000 bespoke suit for a ready-to-wear Kiton version at twice the price."
Interesting but true. It takes weeks to finally get your bespoke suit delivered and ssometimes people aren't patient enough or simply do not have the luxury of time to wait that long.
Time is not just an issue with bespoke, but also mtm; some people would rather try on a rtw jacket and if it needs altering, they can get it done instore or take it home and use a local tailor - this is can be because of time constraints or people not willing to got through the custom process.
There are other issues like branding, etc and these issues have been discussed before.
The middle paragraph from mfadam does some it up well
" true craftsmen are on the fringes, mass producers are doing big business"
It's equally interesting when you apply that theory to sites like this one, where many of us strive to get to a bespoke level, even though we've been more or less completely educated by the Internet. We're obviously the minority, but still interesting to think that something as fastidious and instantaneous as the Internet can lead people to become interested in and purchase products that are so inherently painstaking to produce and time-consuming to acquire.
I like the idea of knowing the person that made my clothes, or at least hired the person who made my clothes, and that they are made individually just for me. But I don't think that people buying RTW are necessarily making a bad decision.
I applaud the author's effort and spirit. A more interesting take, however, would be to show that bespoke tailors don't earn much money from their work, and part of that is due to 1) the handwork involved in good tailoring and 2) the process of conducting multiple fittings. That's essentially why MTM is much more profitable. You don't have to constantly alter the jacket until it fits perfectly.
From there, he could have discussed the differences in scalability even within the realm of bespoke tailoring. For example, someone cutting from block patterns and having salesmen going all around the world measuring and fitting clients is going to have a lot more scalability than someone who cuts rock of eye, and has to do all the fitting himself. Thomas Mahon and Edwin Steed make some of the best garments in the world, but it's a shame they have the least scalable/ profitable business models. Everything is essentially done by them - from the measuring to the cutting to the fitting, etc. That problem is inherent in their cutting method - rock of eye - versus things such as using block patterns or drafting formulas (things which you can more easily adapt to the model where you have someone else fit the client).
Then we have MTM, and then RTW. Again, two more steps towards scalability. Neither of which should even be compared to bespoke, incidentally, since they're factory operations.
Again, great to have something like this published in The NYT, but it was also disappointingly superficial.
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It's real very sad when craftsmen like these and their art form becomes harder and harder to find. More and more it keeps happening because we have become so focussed with instant gratification, or they are simply being swallowed up by the behemoths which crank out lesser quality items at faster rates.
This has been happening for a number of years to a number of the various trades which used to be more performed by hand rather than machines.
not many can afford a 4k suit. To be able to want a 4k suit means you are really going out to some place special like really special like a major million dollar party of some sorts. Not even movie stars buy 4k suits, well actually they get made for the movies for themselves, but in their everyday wear and business meetings negotiating a movie deal they dont even wear a expensive suit.
Its mean to say, but he needs to find something else on the side to make some money for him to afford his own suit. A 1500 to 2500 suits majority fine unless your the 1% and even then when your 1% who gives a crap what you wear, right.
From there, he could have discussed the differences in scalability even within the realm of bespoke tailoring. For example, someone cutting from block patterns and having salesmen going all around the world measuring and fitting clients is going to have a lot more scalability than someone who cuts rock of eye, and has to do all the fitting himself. Thomas Mahon and Edwin Steed make some of the best garments in the world, but it's a shame they have the least scalable/ profitable business models. Everything is essentially done by them - from the measuring to the cutting to the fitting, etc. That problem is inherent in their cutting method - rock of eye - versus things such as using block patterns or drafting formulas (things which you can more easily adapt to the model where you have someone else fit the client).
This article appeared in a mainstream newspaper. You may have wanted to hear all of these iGent details, but the NYT audience doesn't.
OJFC. This isn't O'Mast.
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BM: As a former fourth grade teacher, I love being in the classroom during test drives and learning the way students respond to what we've written. This is true for all the New Badger History books. Young learners are such honest critics, make such thoughtful suggestions, and have so little chance to exercise their tremendous intellectual curiosity and facility in the course of the normative classroom curricula. I so appreciate their seriousness. And their input makes an enormous difference in how we deal with all the rest of the chapters. Of course, it's also great to get the finished book back from the printer!
WHS Press: Describe how writing for young adults differs from writing for adult audiences.
BM: Writing for a youth audience is much more challenging because there's nothing that can be assumed. Every concept and every vocabulary word demands a decision. Is this the clearest way I can tell this? Is this information essential to the development of the basic argument? Will this sequence of information best help students understand the chronology and the gist of the particular event or situation? Which maps will help? What kind of graphic support does this paragraph need for a young reader to make sense of the information? I am a matchmaker at heart, and I love putting all the pieces together to make the book work. Writing for adults is much easier. I do miss some of my favorite verbs, however!


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