topic Re: Update: LOGO x Smiley World Items Arrive in Fashion

Update: LOGO x Smiley World Items Arrive

1Professor — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 01:21:03 GMT

I have always been a Smiley fan.

I teach a university course, The Science of Happiness.

Large collection of a variety of smiley buttons to pass out, always.

So, when the Saturday and Monday LOGO shows featured the Smiley collaboration, I ordered many different items.

Some have arrived.

The pullover (I ordered black and the blue):

I am a SMALL in LOGO (take a size 6 in her blazers).

However, this is a cotton pullover, so ordered in Medium.

Medium is just right.

It is THIN. Not a sweatshirt.

(I ordered one size SMALL, but, as expected, it was way too small. Returning.)

I ordered the wild print sweater:

Love the design. However, the sleeves (3/4) don't push up at all and felt loose. Plus the design really dominates; hard for me to imagine wearing it often. Returning.

I ordered two boyfriend jeans (grey and dark):

The jeans are a fabulous fit; soft denim material, love them.

*** However.

The sequined large "smiley" is a problem.

1. You canNOT tell it is a smiley face.

The sequins completely cover the smile and the two eyes are buried. No one can tell what it is.

2. These are NOT patches on top of denim jeans, they are patches inserted into a cut hole.

Can't remove them.

What happens when sequins start coming loose?

The patch holding them is actually white. Not a good look, if spaces happen.

If you cross your legs on top of the large "smiley" you are rubbing the sequins.

{The wee smiley at the bottom is great, face drawn on plain material.}

At $100, now thinking about whether to keep them.

*** Anyone with experience with thick sequin patches on denim jeans?

Other items coming . . .

Re: Update: LOGO x Smiley World Items Arrive

colleena — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 01:32:15 GMT

@1Professor You got some great things, sorry they all didn't work out but so appreciate your review as helps me in what I'm getting. & don't know why but I'm a smiley fan from way back also.

Re: Update: LOGO x Smiley World Items Arrive

Spacrazy — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 01:59:38 GMT

Thank you for the information. I was interested but needed some reviews. Still going to think about it...

Re: Update: LOGO x Smiley World Items Arrive

ManyMeows — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 05:01:12 GMT

😂 No Comment

I refuse to answer on the grounds that it might incriminate me.

Re: Update: LOGO x Smiley World Items Arrive

ManyMeows — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 05:09:08 GMT

😴 Get a small SmileyFace tatooed on your ankle you'll be an Icon Forever !

Re: Update: LOGO x Smiley World Items Arrive

Caaareful Shopper — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 11:07:01 GMT

@1Professor I like the pullover hoodie and considered getting it. I like it in the black and the blue.

When I saw the jeans I thought the same thing -- I cannot even tell it's a smiley face. I wonder why they did it in sequins anyway. It could have been a cool embroidery or "painted" smiley. The sequins turned me off.

Thank you so much for your review. Enjoy your fun fashion!

Re: Update: LOGO x Smiley World Items Arrive

1Professor — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 11:31:13 GMT

@Caaareful Shopper wrote:
@1Professor I like the pullover hoodie and considered getting it. I like it in the black and the blue.

When I saw the jeans I thought the same thing -- I cannot even tell it's a smiley face. I wonder why they did it in sequins anyway. It could have been a cool embroidery or "painted" smiley. The sequins turned me off.

Thank you so much for your review. Enjoy your fun fashion!

@Caaareful Shopper
I think it was an idea that got wrecked in the mass making. Lori cannot possibly be happy with that larger not-a-smiley-face.

In my younger life I sewed. Everything. I made jackets, dresses, even a swimsuit once. So I'm good for repairs and adjustments. Just nothing I can do with that sequin Thingy.

This morning—I'm thinking I will definitely return ONE of the 2 boyfriend jeans. Might keep one for informal off hours. The yellow smiley on the back pocket is whimsical [but I never tuck my tops in so it doesn't show].

Re: Update: LOGO x Smiley World Items Arrive

Shihtzursqmom — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 12:48:51 GMT

Good morning 1 Professor the pants are so cute
I cannot speak for Logo items because I haven’t seen these pants or don’t think I’ve purchased this brand for some reason so I don’t know the quality

I have 4 granddaughters ages 22-10 that I’ve bought TONS of sequined items , clothes, shoes, purses, backpacks, notebooks, everything that can have sequels , the esp liked the iridescent sequins
Their favorite shopping was the Justice store that went out of business ( it was always so much fun giving the 3 older girls a specific amount to spend there and let them shop in a store that only catered to them , we spent many hours in that store, the youngest missed out , Walmart carries the brand but it’s not the same as shopping in the individual store , sorry I digressed😄)

My experience with sequins is the heavier amount that’s sewn on a garment the more it “ puckers “ and bunches up in the washer / dryer
the sequins won’t move up and down freely if that makes sense ( the girls were constantly rubbing them to make them change colors )
If they are thinly applied they move and sparkle better wash after wash
Having said said all that if they are that thick I’d definitely be concerned the leg of the pants would be pulled badly and actually irritating to wear
Whatever you decide I’m sure your students will appreciate your outfit for the day

Re: Update: LOGO x Smiley World Items Arrive

1Professor — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 13:06:10 GMT

@Shihtzursqmom What a thoughtful reply!

Your granddaughters must be SO fun to shop with, variety of ages.

I'm assuming, here, that with denim jeans I would turn them inside-out for washing, to protect the sequins?

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Shihtzursqmom — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 14:19:34 GMT

Yes I so enjoy shopping with my granddaughters they are so much fun
I definitely would turn the jeans inside out and when washed turn them back , smoothing the sequins smooth as much as possible and hang to dry
At least That’s what I’ve done with the girls things when I’ve washed them
I know you’ll look lovely in the jeans they are super cute

Re: Update: LOGO x Smiley World Items Arrive

sunsetbeach — Fri, 14 Jul 2023 20:52:20 GMT

@1Professor I'm sorry you were disappointed in your jeans. Mine arrived today and I love them! The only thing is, I think I should have gone down 1 size from a 12 to a 10 or should have got the petite. I'm 5'2" but need a longer rise so got the regular. I want to wash them in hot and hope they shrink a little, but I'm scared. I took some pics and in them they are rolled again from the original roll. My sequin smiley face is so cute and you can tell its a smiley in person I have them on with my Logo black gauze shirt and a pair of Earth sandals, I also got today. I'm still waiting on my mesh top and light denim jacket. PS....I take awful pics, sorry.

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Roni18 — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 20:38:48 GMT

@1Professor Sorry that everything did not work out. I am still waiting on my hoodie.

@sunsetbeach I think the jeans look really cute on you.

Re: Update: LOGO x Smiley World Items Arrive

1Professor — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 21:01:38 GMT

@sunsetbeach You CAN see the smiley on yours.

I even asked some neighbors what they could see; just a sequin circle, until your face is inches away, then you can see eyes, but no smile.

Congratulations, except for fit!

They are still available, though, nothing sold out . . .

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sunsetbeach — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 21:44:23 GMT

@Roni18 wrote:
@1Professor Sorry that everything did not work out. I am still waiting on my hoodie.

@sunsetbeach I think the jeans look really cute on you.

Thank you Roni18!

Re: Update: LOGO x Smiley World Items Arrive

sunsetbeach — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 21:47:31 GMT

@1Professor wrote:
@sunsetbeach You CAN see the smiley on yours.
I even asked some neighbors what they could see; just a sequin circle, until your face is inches away, then you can see eyes, but no smile.

Congratulations, except for fit!
They are still available, though, nothing sold out . . .

Thanks @1Professor . Maybe I lucked out with the smiley face. If I decide to wash them and they shrink a bit, I will keep them. They are my first "boyfriend" jean, I have to agree with you, they are incredibly soft. I just got a notification that my mesh top shipped, so I hope to have it soon.

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NYCLatinaMe — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 22:41:06 GMT

Congratulations on your happy purchases @1Professor!

If the pants don't make me happy, I would send them back.

For well under $100, I think you should be able to find a seamstress to make you a sequined happy face patch that you can then apply to your jeans! You can get flat "sequin string" from amazon or etsy (pictures below) and take it to your seamstress. Show her the pants first to ask her if she would try to make such a thing, and why you re unhappy with the ones you have, and once it's a go, buy the sequins.

For $11 you can buy these 12 rolls of 5 yds each at Amazon

Another example, you can get these at $1.25/yard on etsy:

Many other choices available, just wanted to give you an idea.

Have fun!

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elated — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 22:51:12 GMT

@1Professor You could send back the jeans and purchase plain jeans and sew the smiley face on them. They have some unique smiley faces on Amazon. They are inexpensive.

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NYCLatinaMe — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 22:54:51 GMT

@1Professor Just thought I would add, you may be able to get a smiley face at a trimmings store. Of course Amazon and etsy carry them in iron on patches too!

These are 2 for $5; only 3.6"in Amazon

They come in all these colors:

Etsy has a set of 9 for $12.95.

Maximum smiley face: 3.5 in (About)
Small smiley face: 1.7 in (About)
Minimum smiley face: 2.2 in (About)

You can shop around and see if you find something that works.

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1Professor — Fri, 14 Jul 2023 01:40:26 GMT

@NYCLatinaMe wrote:

Congratulations on your happy purchases @1Professor!

If the pants don't make me happy, I would send them back.

For well under $100, I think you should be able to find a seamstress to make you a sequined happy face patch that you can then apply to your jeans! You can get flat "sequin string" from amazon or etsy (pictures below) and take it to your seamstress. Show her the pants first to ask her if she would try to make such a thing, and why you re unhappy with the ones you have, and once it's a go, buy the sequins.

For $11 you can buy these 12 rolls of 5 yds each at Amazon

Another example, you can get these at $1.25/yard on etsy:

Many other choices available, just wanted to give you an idea.

Have fun!

@NYCLatinaMe Fabulous specific ideas, thanks!

The problem with doing this to the LOGO Smiley jeans is that, as I mentioned, the sequin patch is on a HOLE, not on top of material.

You'd have remove the patch (very tightly stitched) which weakens the edges of the remaining hole. I was a seamstress. If I could have removed the patch, I would have.

Your suggestions would be great on another pair of jeans, adding a fun Smiley patch.

Part of me, though, likes to honor Smiley World by using the original drawn Smiley . . .

Re: Update: LOGO x Smiley World Items Arrive

1Professor — Fri, 14 Jul 2023 01:40:57 GMT

@elated wrote:
@1Professor You could send back the jeans and purchase plain jeans and sew the smiley face on them. They have some unique smiley faces on Amazon. They are inexpensive.

@elated Insightful!