A tall order
Finding trousers long enough has always been a problem, I mean, I’m not overly tall at 5”10 but there’s nothing worse than wearing a pair of trousers that look like they have been shrunk in the wash!
On my way to work today, I picked up a paper and was shocked to discover that the residents of Almoloya del Río a small village near Mexico City have the opposite problem! They rallied together in an attempt to break a Guinness world record by making a 60 meter-long pair of trousers in a bid to boost their local economy due to the recession.
In total, 1.8 thousand meters of fabric, and 10 thousand meters of thread were used to make the 60.1 meter long trousers. Village residents financed the tailoring of the long trousers with 44 people taking part in the production process.
The Almoloya Residents hoped that the tall trousers will break a Guinness World Record achieved two weeks ago by a Tunisian designer who made a pair of trousers with a 50 meter length. The trousers now hang in the village square from a large crane.
I don’t think anyone in the village will ever complain about the length of their trousers again!
Posted at 10:23AM Jul 29, 2009 by Long Tall Sally Admin in "Sam" Comments (0)
A day in the life of a designer..
A new challenge
Two weeks ago we arrived back from our trip in the far East ( We being myself; Carly, Andrea and Deborah – the design team) Visiting factories in India and Hong Kong whilst overseeing designs, adding more styles and sourcing fabrics, yarns and trimmings.
It’s June already and before you know it, it will be Spring 2010. It’s weird, it feels like Summer has only just begun and half the high street already has their Summer sales on.
The samples from the trip are just arriving in the office now, which can be exciting and disappointing; usually it’s a mixture of both! Some look wonderful and some look awful. One factory seemed to think it was a good idea to make everything in fluorescent green and another thought bubblegum pink jumpers were a good idea. Why would you do that when you were specifically asked for black or white?
We have managed to buy our Trans and Spring styles. Sandra, my buyer has been on holiday but is back today, so I will have a hand-over with her as I am off on holiday for two weeks.
That’s my new challenge, not only do I have to pack for two weeks but for four different climate zones with only 15kilos weight allowance- Arghh! My starting point is a pair of skinny jeans, a pair of baggy jeans, a Long Tall Sally parka, and then some thermal underwear- How glamorous!
Only twelve more hours to think about it? Any suggestions?
Posted at 04:30PM Jul 16, 2009 by Long Tall Sally Admin in "Carol" Comments (0)
Just checked out Long Tall Sally's 'Gym and Swim' section which got me thinking.....
Part of me feels sorry for anyone who has to resort to talking seriously about Rollerblading. It's a sport that stopped being cool about nine or ten years ago, but some people never got over the height of inline skating's popularity that peaked in 1996.
I owned a pair of knock-off Rollerblades made by Variflex that were neon green and black in the early 90s. They'd heat up to about 100F in the summer since they were made out of some futuristic polymer that retained heat really well, and rolling over anything by the newest buttery blacktop would result in vibrations to the extent that I was worried about nerve damage when I was 13 years old.
Getting towed behind a car or bike on pavement was like operating a jackhammer for several hours. I'm proud that I was able to give up Rollerblading, and I now only resort to talking about it derisively.....LTS's Hawaiian bikini is perfect rollerblading wear, don't ya' think?
Posted at 05:22PM Jul 08, 2009 by Long Tall Sally Admin in "Carol" Comments (0)
Saying that I’m not a huge tennis fan but I am partial to a bit of
"When I walk behind short people, I feel like I'm going to fall over because I start taking these little steps, and I can't take little steps, I take big steps. I've always been large, always been tall. I don't know anything about small." Venus clearly embraces being tall and uses it to her advantage. However, at 6”3 inches, Akgul Amanmuradova from
Posted at 05:19PM Jul 03, 2009 by Long Tall Sally Admin in "Sam" Comments (2)
As seen on ..This Morning
After a well and truly deserved day off, I decided a day of relaxing was just what I needed. The store has been so busy lately with the preparation for our trans range, so I was pleased just to rest my tired feet!
I turned on my TV for my dose of Phil and Fern and low and behold I saw LTS on "This Morning!" I nearly choked on my cereal, they were doing a feature on fashion to suit your figure and focusing on height.
The show featured two of our gorgeous dresses; the Santorini and Vittoria, which looked fantastic on the models, flattering and framing in all the right places. Their resident stylist Helen Boyle stressed how proportion was the key and us tall girl’s should work our height with colour blocking, statement jewellery and oversize accessorises. I can’t wait to start trying out this season’s trends!
Talking of new products our new trans collection looks gorgeous! From opulent prints, slick tailoring and stylish separates in soft powdery blues and luxurious fabrics. With lots of exciting things lined up for the new season. I have my eye on everything- roll on payday!!
Click here to watch the video.
Posted at 09:54AM Jun 29, 2009 by Long Tall Sally Admin in "Carol" Comments (0)
The Tall Chicks Guide to Style:
Q: What is the easiest way to be stylish, especially on a budget?
A: Go to stores that offer amazing value - Long Tall Sally! When you shop here, you not only get the trends but you also find that they are within your budget. For instance, you now can buy 3 items and get the fourth item FREE! But tall style is also about feeling comfortable whatever you decide to wear. I personally find in the summer the easiest and most comfortable pieces are summer dresses. Look great, feel comfortable without sacrificing style! What's awesome is, as a taller babe, we can wear any length in dresses and skirts! I just bought the Kiti Dress and wowee is this one ever a STUNNER! ...Another way to be stylish but still watch your budget is to splurge on key pieces but saving on items with a limited lifespan, like check out the new Rock and Republic jeans! Thank you for the extra length Long Tall Sally, these jeans definitely ROCK! So you splurge here but save on a chic top. Try the Bergamo blouse in black. Don't forget to work with new ways of wearing your clothes; try rolling your new Rocks up, YES you can wear them like this tall ladies, don't forget - You can wear anything!!
Q: How Should You Work Trends Into Your Wardrobe?
A: Mix high and low (No pun intended). Spend money on your jeans but save on your trendy shoes, like Converse. Try the Malawi Hat with your new Rocks!
Q: What Is Your Most Versatile Piece?
A: I have just received and love my new Sicily and Sardinia Trousers. Perfect, versatile pieces I can dress up for the office or wear out for the evening. I love their simplistic flattering cuts and their extremely long lengths, especially me being 6'2!!
Q: What's Your Shopping Strategy?
A: Pick a new jacket, either go for the classic trench - every girl's closet needs one - or for a suit jacket. A good one to try that's not too fussy is the Corsica jacket. What's great about it is you can pair it with your dressed up trousers or your new Rocks for a more casual look....Don't deprive yourself of a little retail therapy, even when times are tough. Shop with a purpose, take advantage of sales and watch Long Tall Sally's website as sales change monthly. Calculate the cost-per-wear ratio to determine where to put your money. If you’re a live-in-your-jeans kind of gal like me, then say heck YES to splurging on your new pair of Rock and Republic jeans! (I think you have to hurry though, looks like they are selling out again!)
Q: What Are Your Top 3 Picks Right Now?
A: Kiti Dress, Rock and Republic jeans, Corsica Trouser.
Posted at 04:18PM Jun 19, 2009 by Long Tall Sally Admin in "Diary Entries" Comments (0)
A day in the life of a designer..
The Magnificence of the Czars and the constellation of Aquarius.
Twenty years ago, I met my friend Michelle on a bus in Russia. Twenty years is a long time, so we thought we should really celebrate with a suitably Russian event. First of all, we thought we would go to a Russian restaurant but even in London this wasn’t easy to organise! So, we decided to go and see “The magnificence of the Czars” at the Victoria and Albert museum and then pop along to South Kensington for a Polish meal and some good old vodka.
The exhibition was fab, such incredible opulence and wonderful workmanship. My favourite things included a pair of knitted stockings with a thistle pointelle detail, from the British Isles and a short woollen jacket, which was supposedly wet, weather gear and belonged to a gentlemen called Mr Smith.
I was intrigued, who was this Mr Smith, who was working as a coachman at the Russian Court? I hope to God, that he was never caught out in the rain in this completely unsuitable jacket!
The exhibition had attracted an impressive line up of visitors, including designers and artists: Jasper Conran, Laurence Llewelyn – Bowen, Nicky Haslem and Grayson Perry. So it will be interesting to see how the exhibition influences their work.
There were some beautiful copies of pieces from the Muslim art exhibition in the museum shop and some wonderful hats, that Michelle and I wanted to buy. But after looking at the price tags, all we came away with was a pair of turquoise diamante star earrings for Michelle, as she was going to a fancy dress as the constellation of Aquarius (Random, but apparently it was a success!)
After all that culture, of course we needed nourishment so it was off to the polish restaurant for huge plates of herrings, goulash and potato pancakes.
Posted at 11:02AM Jun 11, 2009 by Long Tall Sally Admin in "Carol" Comments (0)
Are you interested in appearing in the new series of "How To Look Good Naked" presented by Gok Wan?
How to Look Good Naked are looking for people to take part in the new series!
There’s no getting away from the fact that how you feel about your appearance can affect how you perceive yourself, so it’s important that we feel comfortable and confident within ourselves.
Fashion stylist to the stars Gok Wan returns for an exciting new series of How to Look Good Naked, the fashion and consumer series that shows us how to look great with our clothes on, and off....
Each week, Gok will be looking to take someone on a journey to love their body. If you’re interested and over 21, please email for an application form on howtolookgoodnaked@mavericktv.co.uk or call us on 0121 224 8348.
Alternatively, visit http://www.mavericktv.co.uk/default.php?id=1430 for further information.
Posted at 03:33PM Jun 05, 2009 by Long Tall Sally Admin in "Diary Entries" Comments (0)
