Today I introduce a new feature called “Possessionista intervention.”
Dear Jennifer Garner,
I get it. You’re pregnant. And tired. But would it kill you to get your jeans shortened? And maybe a pair of ballet flats. No one is expecting you to bring down SD-6. Let’s give the sneakers a rest, shall we?
Love,
Possessionista
For those of you who keep insisting that Jennifer Garner doesn’t care about how she looks, she’s carrying a $1,600 Prada Bag. Because nothing says casual and down to Earth like Prada and sneakers.
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i think it is awesome that she doesn't care. she is a natural beauty. and i am sure she doesn't care what you think.
i think it is awesome that she doesn't care. she is a natural beauty. and i am sure she doesn't care what you think.
did you change some tech-y thing on your site? The content/pictures/etc aren't showing up in Google Reader anymore, just the titles
did you change some tech-y thing on your site? The content/pictures/etc aren't showing up in Google Reader anymore, just the titles
hahahaha I think I'm going to really enjoy this feature
hahahaha I think I'm going to really enjoy this feature
you're stupid. Sneakers are fine. I wear them all the time.
you're stupid. Sneakers are fine. I wear them all the time.
I usually enjoy your posts, but this just seems catty. I think the idea is there, but your delivery is all wrong. With that snarky tone, I was surprised you didn't move on to critique the little girls too. Yes, I'm sure many would agree that this outfit would flatter her further if it were tailored and flats substituted, but is that really all you can see in this picture? I see a beautiful mother creating memories with her adorable children, but hey, we're all entitled to our opinions
I usually enjoy your posts, but this just seems catty. I think the idea is there, but your delivery is all wrong. With that snarky tone, I was surprised you didn't move on to critique the little girls too. Yes, I'm sure many would agree that this outfit would flatter her further if it were tailored and flats substituted, but is that really all you can see in this picture? I see a beautiful mother creating memories with her adorable children, but hey, we're all entitled to our opinions
First of all, I want to commend Sarah Marie for speaking up and signing her name. We all have opinions and we should believe in them; not hide behind an anonymous screenname.
Secondly, I wouldn't critique kids; I don't think kids have rules about their clothes. Also this isn't a kids' fashion site, so speaking about their clothes wouldn't be of interest to my readers. Or me.
Do I see a beautiful mother creating memories with her children? Sure. But that's not what this blog is about.
Being a monther does not preclude you from making fashion missteps; believe me. I make more than my share.
And lastly, when it comes to tone, this post isn't any different than anything else on this blog. Throughout the entire run of The City, I ran a feature called “WTF Whitney Port.”
Is it catty? I suppose that's a question of opinion. I don't find asking Jennifer Garner to retire her sneakers particularly hurtful. Not like, say, calling someone stupid (see above.) But I stand behind the spirit of Possessionista – I find humor in her outfit; not in her as a person. I insult her shoes; I don't insult her parenting skills.
This isn't a parenting blog; and as much as I appreciate that Jennifer Garner went trick or treating with her kids, I too went trick or treating tonight.
I just wore appropriately hemmed jeans for my footwear.
And I still think jeans with sneakers is gross.
First of all, I want to commend Sarah Marie for speaking up and signing her name. We all have opinions and we should believe in them; not hide behind an anonymous screenname.
Secondly, I wouldn't critique kids; I don't think kids have rules about their clothes. Also this isn't a kids' fashion site, so speaking about their clothes wouldn't be of interest to my readers. Or me.
Do I see a beautiful mother creating memories with her children? Sure. But that's not what this blog is about.
Being a monther does not preclude you from making fashion missteps; believe me. I make more than my share.
And lastly, when it comes to tone, this post isn't any different than anything else on this blog. Throughout the entire run of The City, I ran a feature called “WTF Whitney Port.”
Is it catty? I suppose that's a question of opinion. I don't find asking Jennifer Garner to retire her sneakers particularly hurtful. Not like, say, calling someone stupid (see above.) But I stand behind the spirit of Possessionista – I find humor in her outfit; not in her as a person. I insult her shoes; I don't insult her parenting skills.
This isn't a parenting blog; and as much as I appreciate that Jennifer Garner went trick or treating with her kids, I too went trick or treating tonight.
I just wore appropriately hemmed jeans for my footwear.
And I still think jeans with sneakers is gross.
am i missing something? ambush people on the street and you're considered a hit TV show. But comment on a celebrity's ugly jeans and you're catty?
talk about a double standard.
am i missing something? ambush people on the street and you're considered a hit TV show. But comment on a celebrity's ugly jeans and you're catty?
talk about a double standard.
I am so sick of the `Sanctity of Motherhood` b-$*it! She`s wearing ugly-a** jeans, people, get over it.
I am so sick of the `Sanctity of Motherhood` b-$*it! She`s wearing ugly-a** jeans, people, get over it.
Yes, yes, yes! Thank you for saying it! It needed to be said. Jennifer Garner is talented in many things but stylish dressing is not one of them. For years now she has worn out her standard uniform of ill fitting jeans, hair pulled back into messy ponytail, shapeless top, and her beloved New Balance sneakers. Enough already!
Yes, yes, yes! Thank you for saying it! It needed to be said. Jennifer Garner is talented in many things but stylish dressing is not one of them. For years now she has worn out her standard uniform of ill fitting jeans, hair pulled back into messy ponytail, shapeless top, and her beloved New Balance sneakers. Enough already!
Sarah, the fact that you are so quick to assume that Dana would make fun of the kids speaks more to your own knee jerk reaction than hers.
Sarah, the fact that you are so quick to assume that Dana would make fun of the kids speaks more to your own knee jerk reaction than hers.
Dana, I so agree with you. She always looks so frumpy, unless someone else dresses her. And I'm sure I do too, but I'm not being photographed and put up as a style icon.
Dana, I so agree with you. She always looks so frumpy, unless someone else dresses her. And I'm sure I do too, but I'm not being photographed and put up as a style icon.
haha! i loved this! SD-6! priceless!
haha! i loved this! SD-6! priceless!
Yes! Instead of spending your time with your family, taking your children to school, playing with them and constantly caring for them, just hire a nanny like most celebrity moms and let them do it! Spend that time shopping and getting your pants hemmed! Please, this post was completely rude, ridiculous and unnecessary.
Yes! Instead of spending your time with your family, taking your children to school, playing with them and constantly caring for them, just hire a nanny like most celebrity moms and let them do it! Spend that time shopping and getting your pants hemmed! Please, this post was completely rude, ridiculous and unnecessary.
^ Sounds like you know a think about being rude, ridiculous and unneccessary.
^ Sounds like you know a think about being rude, ridiculous and unneccessary.
Anonymous, which posts, exactly are necessary? The whole blog is for fun. Take a joke.
Anonymous, which posts, exactly are necessary? The whole blog is for fun. Take a joke.
I'm wondering what makes you think Jennifer Garner doesn't have a nanny? One photo? Please.
I'm wondering what makes you think Jennifer Garner doesn't have a nanny? One photo? Please.
I am a mom. I drive my kids to school. I play with them. I can find time to get my jeans shortened. So I am pretty sure Jennifer Garner can too.
I am a mom. I drive my kids to school. I play with them. I can find time to get my jeans shortened. So I am pretty sure Jennifer Garner can too.
Who are these people that are reading Possessionista and thinking this is anything but a blog about GOOD clothes. Jennifer Garner looks dumpy. Case closed.
Who are these people that are reading Possessionista and thinking this is anything but a blog about GOOD clothes. Jennifer Garner looks dumpy. Case closed.
Proof that you can be rich and still dress badly.
Proof that you can still read a hysterical blog and have no sense of humor.
Proof that you can be rich and still dress badly.
Proof that you can still read a hysterical blog and have no sense of humor.
Anonymous why do you think good jeans and good Parenting have to be mutually exclusive?
Anonymous why do you think good jeans and good Parenting have to be mutually exclusive?
This is quickly becoming my favorite post of all time
This is quickly becoming my favorite post of all time
Plain and dumpy isn't the same as natural beauty.
Plain and dumpy isn't the same as natural beauty.
Love this! I am a mom of 3 kids ages 6 and under. I work full time outside of the house and have a happy marriage. It all takes work and I'm exhausted. But part of feeling good is looking good-for yourself, kids and your husband. When I shop, I always dead for ease but also to look good. I don't want to look (or feel) like a lazy mom. While I have always appreciated Jens style (or lack of), it wouldn't kill her ( or her stylist) to make an effort.
Love this! I am a mom of 3 kids ages 6 and under. I work full time outside of the house and have a happy marriage. It all takes work and I'm exhausted. But part of feeling good is looking good-for yourself, kids and your husband. When I shop, I always dead for ease but also to look good. I don't want to look (or feel) like a lazy mom. While I have always appreciated Jens style (or lack of), it wouldn't kill her ( or her stylist) to make an effort.
I don't think she needs an intervention, obviously in her private life she isn't much into fashion, and that's ok. We don't all have to be. But I don't think she needs to be picked on for her choices, she looks happy and comfortable and that seems to be more important to her than style. These posts should be saved for those who really need it, like say Christina Aguliera and her leggings as pants problem.
I don't think she needs an intervention, obviously in her private life she isn't much into fashion, and that's ok. We don't all have to be. But I don't think she needs to be picked on for her choices, she looks happy and comfortable and that seems to be more important to her than style. These posts should be saved for those who really need it, like say Christina Aguliera and her leggings as pants problem.
Clearly Jennifer Garner reads Possessionista and is the one posting all these comments.
Because otherwise you're all nuts.
Clearly Jennifer Garner reads Possessionista and is the one posting all these comments.
Because otherwise you're all nuts.
1. Jeans and sneakers are a clear fashion don't, and Possessionista is well within her right to call this fashion violation out 2. I agree with @brithuck– can we PLEASE address the Christina Aguillera situation (I am not willing to confine it to just her poor choice in leg wear)
1. Jeans and sneakers are a clear fashion don't, and Possessionista is well within her right to call this fashion violation out 2. I agree with @brithuck– can we PLEASE address the Christina Aguillera situation (I am not willing to confine it to just her poor choice in leg wear)
I agree with Possessionista all the way on this! And I don't think her tone was snarky so much or an attack on Jennifer Garner. Those Jen Garner fans that are giving her a hard time are probably people that think that when you like someone you shouldn't find any fault with them or ever criticize them. That's not the case…Jennifer Garner could be my bff or relative and I would take her shopping (or go with her on her shopping day) and try to find some appropriate jeans.
I don't think not caring about your looks AT ALL shows confidence. I think it shows that you are careless some aspect of your life, or lazy or whatever.
Her daughters are ADORABLE…but one day they may become embarrassed by her. Garner is also a lot older and mom of two (with one on the way) this collegy look 24/7 isn't right. Maybe on some casual days but not all the time. She has got two looks going on from waist up to waist down.
Yes, she is a “natural beauty” but she really DOES need an intervention.
PS: Dana if you didn't know it before Jennifer Garner fans are almost on parr with Jennifer Aniston fans. My fave celeb gossip site calls Garner and her pap outings “the dimple brigade” and her fans the mini van mob/fans.
(lol) Watch out!
I agree with Possessionista all the way on this! And I don't think her tone was snarky so much or an attack on Jennifer Garner. Those Jen Garner fans that are giving her a hard time are probably people that think that when you like someone you shouldn't find any fault with them or ever criticize them. That's not the case…Jennifer Garner could be my bff or relative and I would take her shopping (or go with her on her shopping day) and try to find some appropriate jeans.
I don't think not caring about your looks AT ALL shows confidence. I think it shows that you are careless some aspect of your life, or lazy or whatever.
Her daughters are ADORABLE…but one day they may become embarrassed by her. Garner is also a lot older and mom of two (with one on the way) this collegy look 24/7 isn't right. Maybe on some casual days but not all the time. She has got two looks going on from waist up to waist down.
Yes, she is a “natural beauty” but she really DOES need an intervention.
PS: Dana if you didn't know it before Jennifer Garner fans are almost on parr with Jennifer Aniston fans. My fave celeb gossip site calls Garner and her pap outings “the dimple brigade” and her fans the mini van mob/fans.
(lol) Watch out!
I'd like to point out that Jennifer Garner's lack of style predates her becoming a mom. She has ALWAYS favored the jeans/sneaks/loose top/messy ponytail look. It's her signature go to look and it's time for a change. If you look at early pictures of her before she married Ben Affleck, you'll see countless examples of her being stuck in this style rut.
I'd like to point out that Jennifer Garner's lack of style predates her becoming a mom. She has ALWAYS favored the jeans/sneaks/loose top/messy ponytail look. It's her signature go to look and it's time for a change. If you look at early pictures of her before she married Ben Affleck, you'll see countless examples of her being stuck in this style rut.
SD-6! Love it.
SD-6! Love it.