FizzyT, March 12th, 2010
Investment Brief!
In an uncertain economic climate, it’s interesting to see how people chose to allocate their disposable income. Should we hold back on spending? Is it better to just buy cheap things or go for long lasting quality items that will keep us going through the lean times?
One company who is holding fast in the downturn is Mulberry, the luxury leather brand. Sales of their bags are reported to be up a whopping 100%; an incredible amount, especially considering that their items retail for hundreds of pounds and are beyond the means of most folk.
Investment Bag!
However, by choosing to dedicate a bag to uber trend setter Alexa Chung, and making it an up to the minute yet classic fashion essential a whole new market has opened up. Alexa is well known for mixing high street brands with designer pieces as part of her individually quirky look. This she often teams with vintage t-shirts thus epitomising the resourceful yet fashion concious breed of consumer. By varying the t-shirt, and the denim mini or skinny jeans, the look is constantly being updated without actually changing all that much.
It seems that a Mulberry bag or briefcase is still high on the list of must haves, even if you can’t afford any of the important stuff like food. And if you buy one big enough, you can always move into it after you’ve had to sell off everything else!
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FizzyT, March 12th, 2010
The Jack Wills
If there’s one brand who have cornered the market in teen fashion, it’s Jack Wills. Hugely expensive and hitting its target age group with all the skill and subtlety of an exocet missile, the ‘fabulously British’ brand have redefined the amount of pocket money needed to dress in a sartorially acceptable manner. By deliberately aiming at the uber-privileged youth market, and pricing accordingly, they are well beyond the means of most teens, which makes them exclusive, something to aspire to, and up for someone to do a whole lot cheaper.
The Johnnie B
Step in fashionista for the middle classes and old Etonian Johnnie Boden. Johnnie has drawn on his public school background to provide an alternative yet just as authentically preppy fashion range for the Boden teen. Remarkably similar in ethos to Jack Wills, with the emphasis on stripes, hoodies, retro printed t-shirts, polo shirts and rugby shirts. Lovely clothing, one and all, and a fair amount cheaper than it’s rival in posh kids wear, but aren’t said kids going to notice the difference? Isn’t the label where it’s all at? Well, to be honest I’m the type of nipcheese who would train a carrier pigeon to post letters if I thought I could save on a stamp, so I’m afraid I might have to pass on the both of them and make my own (and crumple it a bit, obviously!)
The T-Shirt Studio
Tags: Fashion, Hoodies, Personalised, polo shirts, T-Shirts
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FizzyT, March 10th, 2010
His n' Hers!
It might seem like old news, but Wayne Bridge is still garnering column inches with his customised t-shirts declaring his feelings for his erstwhile friend and girlfriend. Spotted wearing a rather vitriolic t-shirt stating (and I paraphrase) ‘Oooo! Go away JT and V’ whilst a host of t-shirt slogans declaring ‘Team Bridges’ are still adamantly being sported by fans and team mates alike.
On this vein, in the light of the news that both the French President and his fragrant wife Carla are alleged to be having ‘un peu’ on the side, I couldn’t help but start musing how similar t-shirts might appear the other side of the channel. Perhaps something along the lines of ‘Team Sarkozy!’ or ‘I don’t fancy yours much!’. Even ‘Like father, like son. Sorry, Carla. First father, then son!’ Ah! The wonders of t-shirt printing, it’s a bit like fish and chips in newspaper. Current, yet beautifully nostalgic.
Tags: Celebrity, custom t-shirts, Fashion, Personalised, t-shirt printing, T-Shirts
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FizzyT, March 9th, 2010
The Breton Look
There are those days when you just don’t know what to put on in the morning. Well, that’s most days for me actually but that’s because everything seems to end up in a tangled heap on the floor, interwoven with a cat and a cup of coffee; creative but impractical considering the last minute dash out of the house each morning. I like Alex Chung’s answer to this in the Times this weekend; grab a Breton stripe t-shirt and off you go! If only it were that easy Alexa. What if the very word morning makes you turn pale and resemble a timid jelly? What if getting out of bed is a life skill you will never be able to master without the aid of a stick of dynamite? What if horizontal stripes just don’t work unless you have endless legs or are under the age of 7? Still, it’s a thought. I will adopt the Chung attitude to clothing from this moment on. And will look the epitome of geek chic and Normandy nonchalance every time I get ready. Just you wait!
Tags: Celebrity, Fashion, T-Shirts
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FizzyT, March 8th, 2010
White Vest July 2009
There are some looks that have you turning away from your breakfast in horror, and St Pete and his recurring white vest is one of them.
White Vest March 2010
Ever since his pre-Katie days when he crooned the not so very memorable Mysterious Girl, he was more noted for flashing his abs than actually singing very much, and now he’s quite obviously got an armpit thang going on. Personally, the white vest doesn’t do it for me. In fact, our store rooms at TShirt Studio are utterly devoid of man vests. There is, I like to think, a reason for that. Whilst the classic white t-shirt is a thing of legend; the white vest is a thing of bin-end. It’s just not flattering. I wish someone could mention this to StPete, although he seems to have rather a lot on his mind at the moment. Like the reasserting of his StPete status following the revelation that his halo slipped around his ankles for a while there (or was that his belt?).
Proper T-Shirt!
Personally, I would be happy to indulge in a spot of t-shirt printing for him (I do it so often) and make him his very own StPete t-shirt. That’s better, don’t you think. I might be able to hold onto my Special K in the morning now!
Tags: Celebrity, customised, Fashion, funny, humour, t-shirt printing, T-Shirts
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FizzyT, March 7th, 2010
Well, I guess Victoria Beckham is always one step ahead in the fashion stakes, and where the be-bunioned fashionista treads, others can surely only limp behind.
The 'Colesore'
Incredibly quick off the mark, or blemish rather, is petite pop princess Cheryl Cole, sporting what must surely be the pertest little cold sore known to Tshirt Studio. It fact, so photogenic is it, it will henceforth be known only as the ‘Colesore’. Just as Victoria Beckham’s bunion has become a celebrity in its own right, so I predict will the ‘Colesore’. Appearances at fashion shows, followed closely by Cheryl herself; dates with a footballer’s athletes foot. The ‘Colesore’ has a secure future ahead of it. It even has it’s own customised t-shirt which I know will lead to an even greater fan base. Whatever next….Jordan’s wart complete with it’s own botox regime? I’m so excited, I can’t wait!
Tags: Celebrity, customised, Fashion, funny, humour, Personalised, t-shirt printing, T-Shirts
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FizzyT, March 6th, 2010
The naked t-shirt!
If what we wear is an extension of our personality, and a medium to convey our inner personalities, then whoever dreamed up this t-shirt is telling me something pretty intense about themselves! I’m not sure whether this is an item you might want to tuck into your jeans and sling a jacket over on your way out to a night with your mates. Surely this t-shirt is a bit of an anti t-shirt? I mean the great thing that clothes do, is cover up your dodgy and wobbly bits. Ugh! There is honestly never an excuse for the shirt on your back to be….er…your back, this is not what t-shirt printing was invented for!
Tags: funny, humour, T-Shirts, weird
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FizzyT, March 5th, 2010
One of the most erroneous names in the pop world is that of the Sugababes. Many a cracking tune have the various interchangeable girls belted out, however the line up has shifted more often than Sarah Brown’s hemline in search of the perfect PR vantage point. However, seeing that the girl group has absolutely none of its original members left, the first ones, who were never united about anything before, have come together in a bid to get their name back. Cynically, one might speculate that since they have all failed to have meaningful solo careers, they are all thinking the same thing. The Sugababes umbrella is a safe bet in terms of publicity and brand recognition.
Then.....
Lets see how this is shaping up then, shall we?
The original line up consisted of Mutya, Keisha and Siobhan. Siobhan went (suffering from nervous exhaustion) and in came Hi-di-Heidi. Mutya went (for personal reasons) and in came Amelle, a mere 2 days later. Finally Keisha went (was ejected?), and waiting in the wings with suitcase at the ready, was Jade, who’d been hanging on in there for superstardom for, well quite a while. Are you with me still? All this to the tune of catfights and bullying, nervous breakdowns and ostracising. Babes? Sugar? Really? Sounds more like the saccharine Brats to me.
....and now!
The Babes!
Hmmmmm. This calls for a t-shirt, methinks! Especially seeing as the modern technologies of t-shirt printing aren’t quite quick enough to keep up with the fast turnaround (round round) of the band. I have carefully selected an anonymous contingent of ladies, all of whom display the right credentials. What’s in a name, anyway!!
Tags: Celebrity, customised, Fashion, funny, humour, music, Personalised, T-Shirts, unisex
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FizzyT, March 4th, 2010
One of the marvellous things about the offices at TShirt Studio, is that if no one can be bothered to do the washing up, we just print off a few rounds of mugs to have our coffee in. I know that doesn’t actually sound all that energy efficient, but it really does seem to be a very effective way of achieving clean mugs. And instead of our most popular photo mugs, we tend to resort to a bit of mug printing, the results of which are here for you to view now (without the obligatory coffee dribbles which ensued post production).
Milk, two Sugars
black and strong
However it comes
Dashing off a quick slogan or joke onto a mug is a fab way to give someone a gift, smile or even a slight chortle. Also saves on washing up!
Tags: funny, Gifts, personalised mugs
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FizzyT, March 3rd, 2010
Now and then, you read a story in the papers that’s so unbelievably trivial you just can’t stop thinking about it. This is sadly the case with me and Victoria Beckham’s bunions. It’s a bit like when you can’t get a song out of your head (apparently is known as an ear worm. Linked to catchiness, and digestible in bite sized chunks, not what you might want to consider when you go off on one about a bunion).
In a world where Chile is being ravaged by an earthquake, the economy is in tatters, and the tabloids are tearing their proverbial hair out over the disappearance of Kelly Osbourne’s chins you can bet the one thing that will stick in your mind whilst reaching for your pint and your packet of cheese and onion is indeed the ongoing saga of Mrs Beckham’s bulging bunions. (actually the chin one is pretty funny too, but hey, another day-another t-shirt!)
Unique Feet!
Seemingly burgeoning at the same rate as her fashion career, said bunion is now a regular in the celebrity columns. I wonder if Victoria herself is a little miffed that she has been eclipsed by a foot growth? Do you think that’s why she always has that sour lemon face in pictures?
Mindless, I know, but I feel I must go for a bit of t-shirt printing with the bunion on it. I see it as an ironic fashion statement, and whilst you may disagree, it is a little piece of Victoria, a one off; an original. Surely that counts as a unique feat?
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