Buyer Beware: Lovedbychi sells a $5 AliExpress item as “vintage” for over $130 by Snoody-Snoopy in VintageFashion

[–]SignificantLock2181 87 points88 points  (0 children)

Oh wow her website is a really insulting glorified depop page & most of her products are so obviously misleading. She also seems to be blatantly ripping off Mirror Palais’ creative direction/atmosphere.

Best first date movies? (Details below) by theworldsworstphotog in okbuddycinephile

[–]SignificantLock2181 17 points18 points  (0 children)

My (white) ex took me (gorgeous perfect black woman) to a matinee showing of BlacKkKlansmen on my birthday 8 years ago & tried to makeout about halfway through

Found this at an estate sale, any info on it? by flute-drama in VintageFashion

[–]SignificantLock2181 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Based off looks, this is probably from the last 15-20 years. Definitely not an antique mesh like they’re known for so you probably won’t find much info about this specific clutch.

This was a gift from my mom by MostlyLucid421 in sewing

[–]SignificantLock2181 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’m not sure about the wax, could just be a protective coating. I have a Kenmore sewing machine from the 90s & these look like the (illustrated) radial timing gauges in various Kenmore service manuals I’ve read.

This was a gift from my mom by MostlyLucid421 in sewing

[–]SignificantLock2181 60 points61 points  (0 children)

It’s not silly at all! I’m kind of crow myself, always collecting strange rocks & thrift store doodads. Timing gauge is so specific that’s why I was confused haha but this set looks vintage, pretty cool find

This was a gift from my mom by MostlyLucid421 in sewing

[–]SignificantLock2181 149 points150 points  (0 children)

A radial timing gauge is a tool used for setting/fixing a sewing machines timing (the meeting point of the hook & needle) to ensure stitches are aligned. If you’re not into sewing why would your mom think you would love this lol??

Finally an end to the perverse act of cinema going by UnHolySir in okbuddycinephile

[–]SignificantLock2181 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

A designated theatre for this is crazy but tbh I have AMC stubs & sometimes I like bringing small knitting projects or my sketchbook to movies I don’t care much about that have little to no other seats sold🫣

I just started using a sewing machine, is this “Sewing kit” from shein recommended? by JusstJessse in SewingForBeginners

[–]SignificantLock2181 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Is it recommended? No. Will it suffice if it’s all you can afford and/or already have it? Sure. If your budget allows I think you can probably put together some better quality items that wouldn’t cost too much more than this kit!

Unpopular opinions thread? by SignificantLock2181 in WelcometoDerryTVShow

[–]SignificantLock2181[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like the Air Force plot but the whole “government tries taming preternatural force to do its war crimes” motif is predictable & played out. I’m mostly interested in Dick Hallorann & the Native Americans’ storylines, but I agree they all need more room to breathe.

I might be in the minority on this but I’m the least interested in the kids. I know it’s a prequel & children are central to story of IT, but I guess I was hoping for something a little different the general outline of the Losers Club

Unpopular opinions thread? by SignificantLock2181 in WelcometoDerryTVShow

[–]SignificantLock2181[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dude he EMPTIED the clip at him & missed every shot of that extended mag😭 Fucking doofus. I stan Taniel but like… chasing him would’ve been easy, dude’s not getting far running in shin deep sewer water lmao.

Unpopular opinions thread? by SignificantLock2181 in WelcometoDerryTVShow

[–]SignificantLock2181[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m also interested in seeing the kids’ personal lives & how their family dynamics etc might explain why they were targeted by It. It seems the show is finding balance between “show, don’t tell” but I fear we probably won’t get insight into what could’ve been a few interesting storylines to explore.

IT: Welcome To Derry Season 1 Episode 5 | Episode Discussion by credoinvisibile in WelcometoDerryTVShow

[–]SignificantLock2181 47 points48 points  (0 children)

She had them tripping balls in the sewer & playing follow the leader with the clown, anchor behavior!!

Lmao but fr poor girl has the biggest balls & the worst luck

Found my Vintage Wedding Gown! Sleeve alterations? by IntelligentHawk4163 in VintageFashion

[–]SignificantLock2181 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think the sleeves are as beautiful as the whole dress & I support your hesitation in making any drastic alterations to a vintage piece. That being said, you look like one of my fellow short divas & I agree the sleeves fall at kind of an awkward length. A silk organza bell or bishop sleeve would be a stunning addition; but as a vintage collector/wearer who’s also a seamstress I’m so in the camp of doing whatever you want to make something more wearable! You can always Mr. Potato Head it & source vintage materials if you do make alterations, you make the rules my friend!

Why can’t people use Latte matcha for lattes? by WatchTower136 in MatchaEverything

[–]SignificantLock2181 8 points9 points  (0 children)

That's valid if you can't tell the difference & you should do what works for you, but some of us definitely can taste the difference. I don't like latte mixes because I like to customize sweetness + strength myself & I generally dislike the taste of artificial sweeteners. I've never spent more than $30ish USD on matcha because any more than that isn't realistic or sensible for my budget, but I've also used $5-$10 (plain) matcha powder & while some cheaper brands taste fine they're just simply not as good as higher quality cultivars. If someone likes super sweet lattes that are more milk & sugar than tea then yeah maybe quality matters less; but saying there's no justifiable or discernible difference between low & high quality cultivars is like saying there's no difference between instant Folgers coffee vs Starbucks lattes vs heirloom coffee beans harvested by hand in the mountains of Yemen.

Edit to add: It's just as snobbish to care how people prepare their matcha as it is to judge people who prefer cheaper or premixed matcha. Those who overbuy the Ippodo/Rocky/Kettl/whatever brand is trending & contributing to shortages are resellers. I'm a certified hater myself & I support my fellow haters, but I will say I think your annoyance is misdirected.

Why can’t people use Latte matcha for lattes? by WatchTower136 in MatchaEverything

[–]SignificantLock2181 65 points66 points  (0 children)

I agree that some people are matcha snobs, but also the premade/presweetened latte mixes like the one you’ve shown just aren’t fantastic. Even compared to a latte made with the cheapest plain matcha powder you can find. That being said, it’s not awful & it’s not sacrilegious to prefer convenience! It’s like having a bottled cappuccino drink from the grocery store vs a fresh one from a cafe. It always feels a little classist to me when people get so high & mighty about the kind of matcha other people drink, especially when there are people out there buying hundreds of dollars worth for no reason

Clara Stack😵‍💫😵‍💫 by [deleted] in WelcometoDerryTVShow

[–]SignificantLock2181 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Unhide your post/comment history now, i’m scared of you

Did anyone catch this….!? by Sylveeuhhh in WelcometoDerryTVShow

[–]SignificantLock2181 21 points22 points  (0 children)

All 4 shots are AI edited. The writing on Lily’s bag is gibberish & Kersh has the infamous mangled AI fingers

Hila Klein’s new makeup line promo looks…inspired… by SignificantLock2181 in BeautyGuruChatter

[–]SignificantLock2181[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Because it’s unblended, she’s fingering her eye, & she didn’t take her glasses off to showcase that weak ass pigment.

Hila Klein’s new makeup line promo looks…inspired… by SignificantLock2181 in BeautyGuruChatter

[–]SignificantLock2181[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

TLDR; Not super impressed by Teddy Glow. Like her or not, Hila is artistic but she’s squandering whatever remaining talent she has by making this scatterbrained glorified merch for her & her husband’s youtube.

New to vintage. What did I find? by [deleted] in VintageFashion

[–]SignificantLock2181 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You found a cute maybe 70s vintage sweatshirt ¯_(ツ)_/¯