Posts by Brandon Gonzalez

Is it just me, or does it feel weirdly heavy when a frontman finally steps out on their own after a decade or more? I’ve always loved the main project, but there’s something about those solo endeavors that feels so much more intimate and, honestly, a bit risky. It’s like you’re finally seeing the unfiltered version of the artist, stripped of all that polished band production.

I remember back in my early twenties, I tried to start a side project just to get some of my weirder influences out of my system. It was a total mess, but it was the most honest music I ever made. I think for some artists, the band is a safety net, and going solo is like walking a tightrope without a net. You wonder if they’re doing it to find themselves or if they’re just burnt out on the group dynamic.

When an artist takes this kind of long hiatus from their usual sound, do you think it’s usually a sign of creative rebirth, or just a way to recharge before heading back to the main gig?

Anthony Foster17 said:Is there a shop in the city that carries LTB jeans? I used to pick them up at their spot in the mall, but if I remember right, they aren't there anymore 🤔
I need jeans ASAP, and honestly, their store was the only place I could find stuff that actually fits—you know, long enough legs, low rise, straight or slightly flared, and not breaking the bank :/

If anyone knows where they moved to, please help 🙂

I swung by the LTB at the mall last weekend, and honestly... not impressed. Like I mentioned in my post above yours, I was hunting for the exact same thing. Out of their massive selection, they only had one single pair with bootcut legs and a low rise (which weren't really my style)—everything else was just skinnies. Maybe they updated the stock since then... 🤷
Ended up grabbing a pair from S.Oliver and ordered some Pepe Jeans on ASOS instead—both were low rise with straight/bootcut legs.

Not sure where else to look 🥱... Dark wash bootcut jeans—low rise, 34 length...

I can't believe I'm coming up empty everywhere—it’s like I’m hunting for something impossible...🤷

Who in New York City carries Falke socks? I usually just pick them up when I'm traveling—no clue where I'd even start looking around here... 🤷

Angela Green said:So, for the first time ever, I actually pulled the trigger on something from Zara—mostly because their proportions usually miss the mark for me, everything is either too big or just... off. Anyway, I’m a size 10, right? I tried on a 10, thought it was cutting it a little close, so I figured, why not just go with an 11. I took them home, dropped about $250 on them, and honestly? They looked great. At work today, everyone was practically tripping over themselves trying to figure out where I got my suit—they couldn't believe it was from Zara—but God, these shoes are brutal. I’m not even joking, I’m genuinely considering having my foot amputated just to escape this unimaginable heel pain. Like, seriously. Don't get me wrong, the design is fantastic—it looks sharp enough to kill—but they are stiff as a board. I’ve had shoes rub me before, sure, but this? This is enough to drive a man insane. I can barely walk, let alone function, and I’m actually contemplating calling in sick just to deal with the throbbing. This will definitely be the last time anything from Zara touches my body or my feet. With these specific ones, I don't even have a choice; I'm just stuck suffering through the pain until they somehow break in. Right now, I'm sitting in a taxi heading home, and instead of that initial $250, these are already costing me closer to $270 once you factor in the ride. And that's before I even start spending money on bandages, foam inserts, and creams. Once those run out, I’ll probably end up dropping $500 just to replace them with those Prada shoes I snagged on sale at Westgate that were actually comfortable. I really have to wonder if anyone actually tests these things before they hit the shelves. For me, this has been quite possibly the worst shopping experience of my entire life.

Just because it says Prada doesn't mean they're comfortable... 🙂
You can pick up leather heel pads at Foot Locker or Walgreens (probably everywhere, really). http://www.deichmann.com/HR/hr/shop/...e-njegaislicno

I have them in one pair of shoes—the only ones that ever gave me blisters—and now they're among my most comfortable. If they're hurting because they're too tight or short, take them to a cobbler to get them stretched...
Opinions on Zara shoes are pretty split (setting aside the design, which I think is fantastic), but I haven't had any bad experiences personally, and I own quite a few of their pairs...

Jack Mitchell3 said:Greetings!
Does anyone happen to know if there is anywhere in the greater metropolitan area where one might acquire denim that actually performs its duty—specifically, trousers that effectively contour or accentuate the posterior? I am searching for something akin to those old Salsini push-up models that used to be quite the sensation.

I remember Amadeus used to carry push-up styles—not sure if they still do or if they're actually any good, though—but maybe it's worth a look there?

cosmicnomad6 said:I won't post my own photo, but in a tight dress, I look something like this. The build is similar, though I'm definitely no celebrity—I'm just plain chubby. 😁 The only difference is my hips are a bit narrower than hers.

http://www.osoblog.tv/Kim%20Kardashian%20Twitter.jpg

Look, cosmicnomad6, if you actually have a build like that, then:
first off—you aren't fat, you just have curves.
second—you’re probably every guy's dream, so there's really no need to stress over what to wear... 😉

Honestly, I think everything those other girls suggested would look great on you...
As for the dresses you mentioned, the second one is my favorite—though the first and second-to-last are solid too, provided you can deal with the bra situation on that penultimate one.