Victoria's Secret

[katyon6th]

Victoria's Secret's Semi-Annual Sale is here! Panties galore!

Oh dear.

If TTIWWP, go here (www.victoriassecret.com).

[easjer]

I really like their lotion/bath products, especially Vanilla Lace, Pear Glace, and Strawberries & Champagne. Mmmmm, smells like anglefood cake with fruit . . .

[Mixability]

I guess I should plan on taking my gf shopping now, cause I KNOW she got the email already........... :pctoss :lol

[tlongII]

Thanks for the link!

[katyon6th]

I guess I should plan on taking my gf shopping now, cause I KNOW she got the email already........... :pctoss :lol

Good man.

[Mixability]

Good man.

Well, she deserves it!

And I'm not gonna lie, VS is pricey compared to other places, but damn, do those extra dollars look good the 5 seconds she actually wears the stuff in the bedroom! :eyebrows

[katyon6th]

Well, she deserves it!

And I'm not gonna lie, VS is pricey compared to other places, but damn, do those extra dollars look good the 5 seconds she actually wears the stuff in the bedroom! :eyebrows

VS is so worth every penny. The quality if far superior to that of, say, Hanes. :lol

[turambar85]

Is it true that Victorias sectret is that Victoria has a penis? Thats what I heard somewhere, that he/she is a he/she.

[Mixability]

VS is so worth every penny. The quality if far superior to that of, say, Hanes. :lol

she got one of those new strapless bras, wow. talk about defying the laws of gravity. ;)

[ShoogarBear]

Panties Galore.

That should be a store name unto itself.

[katyon6th]

Panties Galore.

That should be a store name unto itself.

It's mine. I should copyright that shit.

[ShoogarBear]

I think Ian Fleming might contest that.

[Jekka]

I really like their lotion/bath products, especially Vanilla Lace, Pear Glace, and Strawberries & Champagne. Mmmmm, smells like anglefood cake with fruit . . .

I have the strawberries and champagne shampoo and conditioner, and it rocks. I should probably stock up while it's on sale.

[Jimcs50]

I think Ian Fleming might contest that.


From the grave?

[furry_spurry]

Wish they sold my cup size!

[Jules]

FYI- Victoria's Secret catalogs go out at the rate of one million per day, squandering virgin tree fiber sourced from ancient forests. They have also been cited for labor violations and discrimination.

[Mixability]

FYI- Victoria's Secret catalogs go out at the rate of one million per day, squandering virgin tree fiber sourced from ancient forests. They have also been cited for labor violations and discrimination.

Yeah, but their catalogs produce alot of "wood" too, just ask tlong.

[ShoogarBear]

From the grave?

Speaking of back from the dead.

[Jekka]

FYI- Victoria's Secret catalogs go out at the rate of one million per day, squandering virgin tree fiber sourced from ancient forests. They have also been cited for labor violations and discrimination.

I don't shop there normally on principle - my best friend worked there for a semester and they treated her (and everyone else who worked there) like shit. I have a giftcard there from someone, and I don't want to waste it since the money has already been spent.

But in addition to how they treat their employees, I was pretty pissed off when they came out with their new mannequins that have the ribs sculpted in.

[tlongII]

I don't shop there normally on principle - my best friend worked there for a semester and they treated her (and everyone else who worked there) like shit. I have a giftcard there from someone, and I don't want to waste it since the money has already been spent.

But in addition to how they treat their employees, I was pretty pissed off when they came out with their new mannequins that have the ribs sculpted in.


Why would this piss you off?

[1Parker1]

But in addition to how they treat their employees, I was pretty pissed off when they came out with their new mannequins that have the ribs sculpted in.


I thought all Mannequins had that, or at least it appears that they do.

[Jekka]

Most mannequins are fairly smooth, or they have the bottom of the rib cage slightly sculpted in - the new Victoria's Secret ones that I have seen have individual ribs sculpted in pretty damn blatantly. It may not offend you, tlong, but to some women it's just reinforcing an unattainable standard. I'm not saying that all women should stop shopping there because of the aesthetic they promote, but I do not shop there because of it, and that's my personal choice.

[1Parker1]

Damn Jekka, I probably would not have even noticed the difference. Now I'll have to check and make sure the next time I'm at the mall :lol

[Mixability]

Damn, I knew women get jealous of other women, but getting jealous of a mannequin! :angel

[Jekka]

Damn Jekka, I probably would not have even noticed the difference. Now I'll have to check and make sure the next time I'm at the mall :lol

:lol I hope they haven't done that at all the stores, but the last time I walked by the ones at the Riverwalk and at the Houston Galleria it really stood out.

[tlongII]

Most mannequins are fairly smooth, or they have the bottom of the rib cage slightly sculpted in - the new Victoria's Secret ones that I have seen have individual ribs sculpted in pretty damn blatantly. It may not offend you, tlong, but to some women it's just reinforcing an unattainable standard. I'm not saying that all women should stop shopping there because of the aesthetic they promote, but I do not shop there because of it, and that's my personal choice.


I think there is WAY too much complaining about this "unattainable standard" crap. What Americans should be complaining about is the multitudes of overweght people in this country. We have the fattest population of any country in the world and there is no good reason for it.

[Jekka]

Damn, I knew women get jealous of other women, but getting jealous of a mannequin! :angel

It's hardly jealousy. I've been skinny enough to see my ribs without stretching, and it was not a healthy place physically - and it's not a healthy place for most women.

[Mixability]

It's hardly jealousy. I've been skinny enough to see my ribs without stretching, and it was not a healthy place physically - and it's not a healthy place for most women.

I forgot to use the sarcasm font. :oops

[Jekka]

I think there is WAY too much complaining about this "unattainable standard" crap. What Americans should be complaining about is the multitudes of overweght people in this country. We have the fattest population of any country in the world and there is no good reason for it.

And the likelihood is that you've never been a woman that is expected to live up to those "unattainable standards".

[Jekka]

I forgot to use the sarcasm font. :oops

:lol

[John Doe]

Panties, glorious panties!!!!! (best Eric Forman impersonation)

[tlongII]

And the likelihood is that you've never been a woman that is expected to live up to those "unattainable standards".


Well duuuhhh! Who expects you to live up to some unattainable standard anyway? If you exercise regularly and try to eat right, my guess is that you will probably feel pretty good about yourself...regardless of what some mannequin looks like.

[Jekka]

Eh, there's really no point trying to reason about this with a guy that has spent a decent amount of time on this forum posting pictures of women that embody unattainable standards.

[1Parker1]

Eh, there's really no point trying to reason about this with a guy that has spent a decent amount of time on this forum posting pictures of women that embody unattainable standards.


:lol Sorry Tlong but you were :owned on that one.

[PM5K]

Victoria's Secret is overrated, or at the very least over priced....

[1Parker1]

^Definitely agree with you there. I do buy my undies from there though and I like their lotions and body sprays. :oops

However their bras are way too over-priced.

[tlongII]

Eh, there's really no point trying to reason about this with a guy that has spent a decent amount of time on this forum posting pictures of women that embody unattainable standards.


That's only because you cannot bring a reasonable argument. Do I post pics of hot chicks? Sure. Are most of them representative of a standard that women should aspire to? I don't think so. People should aspire to be the best they can be. Everybody knows where they are on their own continuum.

[Phenomanul]

^Definitely agree with you there. I do buy my undies from there though and I like their lotions and body sprays. :oops

However their bras are way too over-priced.


Those red ones from your Bravatar looked like they were VS stock... Although I would add this is not my particular area of expertise...

[1Parker1]

:lol That wasn't a bra, that was actually a slutty halter top. :oops

[Old School Chic]

Those red ones from your Bravatar looked like they were VS stock... Although I would add this is not my particular area of expertise...


Sure............ :lol

[Phenomanul]

:lol That wasn't a bra, that was actually a slutty halter top. :oops


I guess you didn't show enough for me to make the distinction... :spin :angel

[jman3000]

:nerd @ this thread

[Old School Chic]

:lol That wasn't a bra, that was actually a slutty halter top. :oops

:lmao

[Old School Chic]

How come this thread wasn't around when we had our bravatars up? :spin

[1Parker1]

I guess you didn't show enough for me to make the distinction... :spin :angel


:lol

[Phenomanul]

Sure............ :lol


It's true... I'm a gentleman, down to the core. :angel

(and here I am in a Victoria's Secret thread.... he he he... :lol )

[Jules]

I think there is WAY too much complaining about this "unattainable standard" crap. What Americans should be complaining about is the multitudes of overweght people in this country. We have the fattest population of any country in the world and there is no good reason for it.

I agree, especially with childhood obesity and the high surge in diabetes over the past few years.

While I agree that it's no secret that these models posses unattainable dimensions (vs. BMI standards), the bigger issue is how this affects young women and how it can be a driving factor for unnecessary surgery and high-risk diet and exercise regimens.

[Tres_Till_it_MHz]

Aww yeah, a pantyvatar thread coming to the forum soon??.....

[tlongII]

I agree, especially with childhood obesity and the high surge in diabetes over the past few years.

While I agree that it's no secret that these models posses unattainable dimensions (vs. BMI standards), the bigger issue is how this affects young women and how it can be a driving factor for unnecessary surgery and high-risk diet and exercise regimens.


I get what you are saying, but how big of a problem is unnecessary surgery and high-risk diet anyway? It's probably a problem in SoCal, but otherwise I doubt that it's very common. I don't see an exercise regimen as a problem either.

[Jules]

I get what you are saying, but how big of a problem is unnecessary surgery and high-risk diet anyway? It's probably a problem in SoCal, but otherwise I doubt that it's very common. I don't see an exercise regimen as a problem either.

I suppose I should clarify this by saying that I was referring to the impact on teens/adolescents. I was certainly not stating that exercise regimens are problematic; I was talking about high-risk diet & exercise, which derived from various polls I've read regarding the topic of self-perception.

[MannyIsGod]

The problem with those mannequins is that they are blatently promoting an unhealthy body style. Would TLong have an issue with mannequins that promoted an obese body style?

I was actually the one who noticed the ribs when we were leaving a movie. They mannequins in question projected a bod style of a person who was about 5'10" and weighed maybe 110lbs. That is SEVERELY underweight.

I understand what TLong is saying here, but I don't understand why he has a problem with Jekka expressing what she already deemed a personal view/choice. She's not complaining about too many skinny girls on TV or too many skinny girls in ads or too many skinny girls in Tlongs signature. She's complaining about a major company using UNHEALTHY figures as part of their marketing which has a very deep effect on young women. The figures on eating disorders for teenage girls are not pretty.

And it isn't like she focuses on the skinny aspect of things. Jess is pretty much against fast food and a lot of unhealthy foods that are promoted torwards children as well.

[MannyIsGod]

Also, I can almost guarntee you that if you asked teenage girls to describe a healthy body style, the vast majority would paint you the picture of a woman too skinny. There is a big misunderstanding on just what is healthy.

[katyon6th]

Goddamnit.

Why isn't anyone else excited about buying their panties and other crap at 20-50% off?

:lol

[MannyIsGod]

http://spurstalk.com/forums/images/smilies/smieyebrow.gif

I get more excited when the panties are 100% off.

[Pistons < Spurs]

http://spurstalk.com/forums/images/smilies/smieyebrow.gif

I get more excited when the panties are 100% off.
:lmao :lmao

[ShoogarBear]

:lmao

Nice setup, katy.

[MannyIsGod]

:lol

I don't even think she realizes when she does it.

[katyon6th]

:lol

I don't even think she realizes when she does it.

What the FUCK is that supposed to mean?

[MannyIsGod]

That you set up jokes without knowing it?

[ShoogarBear]

What the FUCK is that supposed to mean?

Um, nothing. So how much off do you usually get your panties?

[katyon6th]

That you set up jokes without knowing it?

Oh, okay.

[katyon6th]

Shoog, stop trying to get me to say things you can use against me in the future.

[MannyIsGod]

Katy hates having her panties any less than 30% off.

[ShoogarBear]

Shoog, stop trying to get me to say things you can use against me in the future.

Now, now. Don't get them in a wad.

[katyon6th]

Hilarious, Manny.

[PM5K]

You know what shocks me more than that, over here at La Cantera, they setup those manequins in the windows in some pretty provocative poses, the kind that would make a grown man blush....

[tlongII]

The problem with those mannequins is that they are blatently promoting an unhealthy body style. Would TLong have an issue with mannequins that promoted an obese body style?

I was actually the one who noticed the ribs when we were leaving a movie. They mannequins in question projected a bod style of a person who was about 5'10" and weighed maybe 110lbs. That is SEVERELY underweight.

I understand what TLong is saying here, but I don't understand why he has a problem with Jekka expressing what she already deemed a personal view/choice. She's not complaining about too many skinny girls on TV or too many skinny girls in ads or too many skinny girls in Tlongs signature. She's complaining about a major company using UNHEALTHY figures as part of their marketing which has a very deep effect on young women. The figures on eating disorders for teenage girls are not pretty.

And it isn't like she focuses on the skinny aspect of things. Jess is pretty much against fast food and a lot of unhealthy foods that are promoted torwards children as well.


Manny, I have no problem with Jekka expressing ANY view as she seems to be a fine person to me. I am merely stating my opinion on the subject and I will admit that I do like to be argumentative. The reason those mannequins are so skinny is because the clothes look better on thin models rather than thicker ones. If this were not true, the stores wouldn't do this. I would rather look at a girl that is 5-10, 110 lbs than one that is 5-10, 310 lbs.

[tlongII]

You know what shocks me more than that, over here at La Cantera, they setup those manequins in the windows in some pretty provocative poses, the kind that would make a grown man blush....


I don't have a problem with this either.

[PM5K]

I don't have a problem with this either.

Well I guess I don't really have a problem with it per say...

[SpursWoman]

http://spurstalk.com/forums/images/smilies/smieyebrow.gif

I get more excited when the panties are 100% off.


That was sublime. :tu :lmao

[Jekka]

I get what you are saying, but how big of a problem is unnecessary surgery and high-risk diet anyway? It's probably a problem in SoCal, but otherwise I doubt that it's very common. I don't see an exercise regimen as a problem either.

:rolleyes I'm very impressed that you watch the OC, tlong, but most high schools aren't like that. Most girls have to throw up in between class periods to look like Mischa Barton, and more of them try than you think.

[jman3000]

meat = good

[Spicoli's Girlfriend]

^ I agree. Bunch of lazyasses and people that sit behind the computer all day...hmmm

People need to stop eating fast food already. Yuck can't even believe you guys can chew it without throwing-up

[tlongII]

:rolleyes I'm very impressed that you watch the OC, tlong, but most high schools aren't like that. Most girls have to throw up in between class periods to look like Mischa Barton, and more of them try than you think.


Never seen the OC, but I've heard of it. I would be willing to bet you that there are more girls with obesity problems than with bulimia or anorexia.


Oooohhh, and I hate that "roll eyes" smiley! It is soooo condescending.

[jman3000]

just for the record... is nasty...

maybe not nasty... just not my type I reckon.

[tlongII]

I've got to go now so with that I declare victory in this pseudo-debate.

[Jekka]

Never seen the OC, but I've heard of it. I would be willing to bet you that there are more girls with obesity problems than with bulimia or anorexia.


Oooohhh, and I hate that "roll eyes" smiley! It is soooo condescending.

A girl does not have to be underweight to have an eating disorder, and I guarantee that it is a much bigger problem than you think.

And would you rather me type out that I'm rolling my eyes? Because it happened. I'm not being condescending, I'm just frustrated that you think eating disorders are petty in comparison to obesity when both issues are only going to be resolved by the promotion of a healthy body image and lifestyle - to which companies like Victoria's Secret do not contribute.

[ashbeeigh]

I thought they only used skinny models because it cost less because of the fabric cost?

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

How did this thread get to three pages without any pics of Adriana Lima or Marissa Miller?

:depressed

[Old School Chic]

How did this thread get to three pages without any pics of Adriana Lima or Marissa Miller?

:depressed

Easy...

It's about Bra/Panty sale not the Hot chic thread :lol

[Johnny_Blaze_47]

Easy...

It's about Bra/Panty sale not the Hot chic thread :lol

Why not solve the problem by posting pics of the women in the panties/bras that are on sale?

[ashbeeigh]

How did this thread get to three pages without any pics of Adriana Lima or Marissa Miller?

:depressed


And didn't you read the thread about body image issues? Although the two of them are beautiful, I would hardly saw they have the ideal "heathly" body image.

[Carie]

The reason those mannequins are so skinny is because the clothes look better on thin models rather than thicker ones.Sculpted ribs won't make a bit of difference in the fit of the clothing. And Jekka wasn't complaining that the mannequins are a size 0, but that their ribs are too prominent. That's not healthy on anyone. And I'd wager a bet that she's not jealous of women whose ribs stick out.

I'm not saying your argument about obesity has no merit, but it has nothing to do with her point. Unhealthy is unhealthy, be it too skinny or too big. You keep talking about how it looks to you, her argument is about the unhealthy body image it projects. Two completely seperate topics.

[tlongII]

Sculpted ribs won't make a bit of difference in the fit of the clothing. And Jekka wasn't complaining that the mannequins are a size 0, but that their ribs are too prominent. That's not healthy on anyone. And I'd wager a bet that she's not jealous of women whose ribs stick out.

I'm not saying your argument about obesity has no merit, but it has nothing to do with her point. Unhealthy is unhealthy, be it too skinny or too big. You keep talking about how it looks to you, her argument is about the unhealthy body image it projects. Two completely seperate topics.


I have never seen these mannequins so I cannot say how they look to me. I am just assuming that they look like other mannequins.

[1Parker1]

A little off topic, but does anyone else find it funny that even the mannequins at sotres like Lane Bryant (which is for plus sizes) have manequins that are somewhat thicker than the 100 pound mannequins, meaning that they are 110 pound looking mannequins. It took me months before I found out that it was a store for Plus Sized people. :lol