Lorrrraaaaine

Lorrrraaaaine, 2 months ago

@Pineywoozle
SHEIN is even bigger an issue & worse for the environment in speed & has displaced Zara & Forever21

Truthfully only been in Zara once & own nothing so can’t speak to their quality.. I assume it isn’t great. If people kept the stuff forever I’d be less judgemental about it even though poly-fabrics are a giant problem throughout the entire life-cycle. It can shed while you’re wearing & laundering

I’ve been packing & cataloging 29~years of collected clothes so been thinking about clothing even more than usual. I got a new toy/tool & she needs space, realized I’m prob not going to be working a forward facing job anytime soon so been writing down inventory & packing it away so it’ll stop collecting dust. I thought it could be done in 2 days… it’s been 6 & I’m still not done🙄

Clothing is an issue for… I think everyone? Started working in designer clothing 30~years ago & somewhere along the way pivoted to patternmaking & making clothes. All because I hate shopping😂 Everything about it from spending the money to searching

Tbh if I didn’t work in the industry & go to a handful of warehouse & sample sales, shop EBay in the early years for designer research pieces, I’d have literally no clothes & the ONLY reason I have 13 under bed storage bags stacked in my closet stuffed w/clothes is b/c I never get rid of anything willingly (my clothes must be lost or borrowed then stolen or very rarely gifted for me to let it go) Reason being I could theoretically painstakingly pull a pattern from them to reproduce them

Good clothing like our health industry is going back to the Middle Ages. The quality is degrading fast in all market levels. It’s all profit driven to degrees that are unsustainable. I’ve watched House after House fall over the past decade, small 100% family owned businesses, sold to mutual fund Bros/investment firms who understand nothing about the luxury products other than use & arbitrarily cut key expenses such as knowledgeable workers & cheapen materials. Many of the great lines have gone out of business too. Specialty retailers or boutiques also, poof gone. What we get left to choose from are large crappy made conglomerates. It’s not a good situation b/c the luxury goods used to get trickled down into 2nd hand markets or new to resellers like Century21. I must have felt this coming though for awhile & it’s most definitely solidly now here. If I didn’t spend the last 15 years teaching myself to sew like an Italian grandmother luxury factory worker, I’d be freaking out. Learning to sew & the pattern purchase market ALSO has issues galore. They don’t make clothing easily obtainable by regular people anymore. Btw, once upon a time, everyone (well women at least) knew how to sew but that died in the 70’s & the women’s movement had a lot to do with it. I had a manager whose mother wouldn’t allow her to learn how to type, sew & possibly cook? Altho not sure about the last one.. but it was b/c she didn’t want her to become a secretary

I’ll use Chelsea soccer team as an example of the American way. The team was allowed to be purchased by 2 investment companies that clearly don’t understand how to run a premiere soccer team. In 18 months they went from solid top 3 or 4 to 11 or 12 out of 28 teams in the league. It’s not exactly the same situation b/c they’ve been dumping billions of dollars into it, stupidly I might add, but these Americans don’t understand the business

Most people don’t understand fashion either; what it takes to make a product & what makes a product great

When I first saw elastane in 1994 it was pretty miraculous the fit & comfort achievable in a fitted wool jacket but after a few years, it becomes apparent when the elastane breaks leaving an unsightly lump & broken clear-white threads, just how awful it is. One of my favorite suits/dress is Italian designer & just saw this issue the other day while cataloging. Even designer clothes do not last. Looking forward to re-patterning that one so it doesn’t need elastane & can be 100% woven yet still comfy. Challenging doesn’t even describe the work it will take🖤

Fashion purchases is a place where people can make a difference, but at the same time can understand how difficult it is

I could go on… but I’ll spare you😉

Lorrrraaaaine, 2 months ago

@Pineywoozle @flowerpot
Indeed. It’s a shame sewing stores are primarily marketed towards quilters altho will say quilting tools & rulers are quite awesome

Fashion schools don’t really teach making. Parsons gives students helpers to sew collections for them even!

I actually learned more about fashion design in textiles as we wove our fabrics from🧵vs the fashion dept

Don’t even get me started on patternmaking.. My teachers for all aspects are my literal clothes😂🖤

Lorrrraaaaine, 2 months ago

@croissant @PacificNic @DaywalkingRedhead
not my hypothesis; just my observation of people I have to see repeatedly due to proximity but theory based on other people’s much more science proficient brains🤷🏻‍♀️

they can weaponize anything I swear; super annoying

if you’ve ever spoken to someone who has fundamentally opposing ideas, sometimes the statements are things both parties would agree with, but from completely different perspectives…

!x.com/tohmes1/status... tohmes @tohmes1. 5/24/22 e.g. (from 2020) SARS-CoV-2 does not only use the ACE2 receptor for entry. It also uses NRP1 which ameliorates VEGF-A-mediated pain this directly changes (normal expected) behavior (there is less pain feedback upon infection) x.com/tohmes1/status…x.com/ tohmes1/status journals./ww.com/pain/Fulltext/2021/01000/SARS_CoV_2_spike_protein_co_opts.21.aspx PAIN Articles & Issues v Collections y journal info v Metrics Abstract In Brief Cite * g Global spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 continues unabated. Binding of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2's spike protein to host angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 triggers viral entry, but other proteins may participate, including the neuropilin-1 receptor (NRP-1). Because both spike protein and vascular endothelial growth factor- (VEGF-A)-a pronociceptive and angiogenic factor, bind NRP-1, we tested whether spike could block VEGF-A/NRP-1 signaling, VEGF-A-triggered sensory neuron firing was blocked by spike protein and NRP-1 inhibitor EG00229. Pronociceptive behaviors of VEGF-A were similarly blocked through suppression of spontaneous spinal synaptic activity and reduction of electrogenic currents in sensory neurons. Remarkably, preventing VEGF-A/ NRP-1 signaling was antiallodynic in a neuropathic pain model. A "silencing of pain through subversion of VEGF-A/ NRP-1 signaling may underlie increased disease transmission in asymptomatic individuals.
!tomes @tohmes1•3/23/23 literally: SARS-CoV-2 upregulates endogenous opioid peptides "Endogenous opioids & their receptors modulate dopaminergic activity & cortisol response to stress, both involved in reward response to drugs&alcohol" a further aspect of behavior modification news-medical.net What are Endogenous Opioids? 9 g 17 61 © 130 I 18.6K • tohmes @tohmes1•3/23/23 other aspects of SC2 & behavior change: x.com/tohmes1/status... tomes @tohmes1.2/13/23 1/2 it can influence host behavior 1: higher serotonin (more risky behavior) via platelet degranulation & inflammation...
!• SueecE == @sue eca...: 3/23/23 A bit like toxoplasmosis then ..as I've been saying since 2020 ; watching friends adamantly following recommendations re not getting covid...who then get it (over 70s) and then they abandon all protections. 1 171 © 22 a 317 1 tomes @tohmes1.3/23/23 ves a bit (toxoplasma gondi is a protozoan parasite that, upon infection in human hosts easily goes throught the BBB & becomes latent for life. It can later reactivate (thnx COVID ). It does influence behavior. It has its own DNA for dopamine creation) x.com/tohmes1/status... tomes @tohmes1/13/23 2/2 SARS-CoV-2 & Toxoplasmosis: SC2 can reactivate latent Toxo Toxo leads to more severe COVID-19.. 172 © 12 1 458

Lorrrraaaaine, 3 months ago

@maggiejk
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666602222000209
Interestingly pulmonary embolism had been on the increase from 1999-2019 in younger people which leads me to believe post acute Covid, this will increase even more markedly

None of this will get attributed to Covid; it won’t even be brought up as a possibility for years, if ever

Blame the drinking, smoking or birth control pills. And if all else fails, their diet or their microplastic filled drinking water🙄 #ABC

Lorrrraaaaine, 3 months ago

@ABScientist
I completely agree & could add to that list, but I’ll spare you😇

My brain immediately goes to a particular type of person who does everything to “be healthy” & blames everything but Covid

For ex saw this gem from @this_is_mallory

@maggiejk

kristen_nagle The fear porn is out in full throttle with this one! Measles is a benign childhood illness that presents with a generalized full body rash of tiny red dots and a fever. Some children may also have cold- like symptoms. Measles in children is a rite of passage. It helps create resiliency, boosts the immune system, upgrades DNA, detoxes what is not needed in the body, and decreases chances of allergies, cancers, and asthma later on in life. Measles was never feared until there was money to be made from a liability free . Only pharma wins on this one. So what can you do? How can you remove any fear you might have? 1. Know that once the spots are visible, the healing has already begun, and your child is in the healing phase. 2. Fevers utilize a lot of vitamin A in the body. Replenishing vitamin A with fermented Cod liver oil is great. This also helps minimize symptoms. 3. You can also support fevers with catnip (tincture or tea) and lavender and peppermint oil. Remember, we only want to support the symptoms, not suppress them. The body knows exactly what it's doing. 4. Oat baths. Place oats and lavender into a sock or large tea like bag and place in the bath along with epsom salts. This will help soothe skin, calm, and help with detox. 5. Time. The hardest thing is waiting. Use this time to cuddle, bond, and nurture your child. This opportunity is essential as it creates trust in the child for their body and being able to rely on you as the parent. They raalize thou

Lorrrraaaaine, 3 months ago

@trendless
Japan is a pretty altruistic society.. from what little I know. Watching China then HK give in has been mortifying

Governments are all determined to normalize this & the attitude is reflected in society’s behavior

I KNOW we are not wrong, but 2024 is going to be tough on the toughest of us

Living through a seemingly never ending Asche experiment is surreal defined

Haven’t read 🦏play but perhaps I should.. too depressing though

Lorrrraaaaine, 3 months ago

https://today.tamu.edu/2021/09/24/even-mild-cases-of-covid-19-leave-a-mark-on-the-brain-but-its-not-yet-clear-how-long-it-lasts/
This is from September of 2021…
Did I miss the memo somewhere between then & now that says neuroscientists were completely wrong, nothing to see here, it’s all good er cetera etc?

Presciently in regards to Awkwafina, this is a 35 year old brain compared to an 85 year old

I’m sure I’m being hyperbolic🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄

Lorrrraaaaine, 3 months ago

https://www.pewresearch.org/science/2024/03/07/how-americans-view-the-coronavirus-covid-19-vaccines-amid-declining-levels-of-concern/
saw this on Lazarus Long & seems relevant a read altho haven’t yet read it myself
@tofugolem

Lorrrraaaaine, 3 months ago

@StillIRise1963 @freequaybuoy
to that I say.. nothing but my fashion choices speak for me😁😇🖤

Btw, people irl CANNOT handle seeing this

It makes everyone either highly uncomfortable or they finger point & taunt if they’re in groups

whatever🙄🙄

Lorrrraaaaine, 3 months ago

Because PH is a nightmare disaster, all we have are stupid anecdotes

Anecdotally my friend on west coast told me her son’s college Discord group is “suddenly” ALL sick; every single one of them & they’ve never met in person. I assume they are all “living their lives”

Myself, idk how exactly, but I’ve inhaled enough virus to give me a sore throat. 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼it was low enough for whatever remnant of #Novavax & recent infection is enough to fight it off, but this is utter f£ing MADNESS

I have always been & always will be the person that’s going to call out the🐘in the room

We are literally ALL being forced into repeated infection & I will go down kicking & screaming the entire way down

Duck these asshokes!!

Lorrrraaaaine, 3 months ago

@noyes
rush rush give me Berberine😂
👍🏼👍🏼
Hydrogen peroxide 1 part to 2 part water AM & PM is my go to but am adding this for certain🙏🏼As always thanks for advice🖤🖤🖤

Usually w/👩🏼‍🚀➕😷 I forgo the iota carageenan spray b/c I’m cheap, but apparently it’s necessary these days

Hand holding small jar with a Berberine capsule and a dental tool. Using the flat white part of the gum thing to scoop Berberine onto

Lorrrraaaaine, 3 months ago

found this section particularly amusing,albeit dark

Have never been a fan of Drs, despite knowing preventative care is important & always done bare minimal. Probs inherited this attitude from my dad. My more philosophically westernized relatives are extremely diligent about Dr visits to be sure

However knowing how dangerous it is because of stupid medical policies like “mask only if you want” there is no way no how will go until this policy changes

can wait a long while b/c I’m stubborn af

Lorrrraaaaine, 3 months ago

@eniko @luckytran
I’m sorry, couldn’t help myself😂

Bubble my a**
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