Anyone watching Melissa McCarthy on the other chan... - Page 3

Lipstickdiva · ‎03-10-2010

Colleen said HSN is the only place you can buy Melissa's items in non plus-sizes.

This is her second visit and I've never seen anything marked down from her first visit. Everything seems to sell really well.

Some of the items are cute, some not my style at all and I hate to say that I don't find the items to be very flattering on Melissa. I also really wish the presentations were better. They sit there and talk about the item but they weren't really giving fabric content, care instructions, etc.

Colleen's jeans were too short for the heel she had on. She wore those same shoes on The List with a pair of ponte pants which were also way too short for those shoes. That's why I noticed the shoes so much. LOL

I have no experience with Melissa's line but the prices seem rather high. I think HSN has a tendency to start a line off too high.

Andreatoo · ‎04-04-2014

I too noticed that, unlike other lines, they did not give the fabrications on anything (I saw) with the exception of the jeans.

The prices are high; are we paying for a superior material or are we paying for the name?

Having said that I do like her and highly respect that she's an actual designer by trade and training. Serena Williams, too, actually took the time to go to school for it before calling herself a 'designer'. The rest of the 'celebs' with clothing lines should take notice..

And while I know the intent is sincere I don't believe it's possible to flatter all sizes, heights, and shapes in the same fashions...

Lipstickdiva · ‎03-10-2010

@Andreatoo wrote:
I too noticed that, unlike other lines, they did not give the fabrications on anything (I saw) with the exception of the jeans.
The prices are high; are we paying for a superior material or are we paying for the name?
Having said that I do like her and highly respect that she's an actual designer by trade and training. Serena Williams, too, actually took the time to go to school for it before calling herself a 'designer'. The rest of the 'celebs' with clothing lines should take notice..
And while I know the intent is sincere I don't believe it's possible to flatter all sizes, heights, and shapes in the same fashions...

I agree. I really like her and even though I knew I wouldn't be ordering anything, I watched both the show with Colleen and the one with Amy because I enjoy Melissa.

sunshine45 · ‎03-09-2010

@Andreatoo wrote:
I too noticed that, unlike other lines, they did not give the fabrications on anything (I saw) with the exception of the jeans.
The prices are high; are we paying for a superior material or are we paying for the name?
Having said that I do like her and highly respect that she's an actual designer by trade and training. Serena Williams, too, actually took the time to go to school for it before calling herself a 'designer'. The rest of the 'celebs' with clothing lines should take notice..
And while I know the intent is sincere I don't believe it's possible to flatter all sizes, heights, and shapes in the same fashions...

the fabric content is on each item page. click on where it says "details" and you will see the boxes with fit, content, and care.

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Lipstickdiva · ‎03-10-2010

@sunshine45 wrote:
@Andreatoo wrote:
I too noticed that, unlike other lines, they did not give the fabrications on anything (I saw) with the exception of the jeans.
The prices are high; are we paying for a superior material or are we paying for the name?
Having said that I do like her and highly respect that she's an actual designer by trade and training. Serena Williams, too, actually took the time to go to school for it before calling herself a 'designer'. The rest of the 'celebs' with clothing lines should take notice..
And while I know the intent is sincere I don't believe it's possible to flatter all sizes, heights, and shapes in the same fashions...

the fabric content is on each item page. click on where it says "details" and you will see the boxes with fit, content, and care.

I know you can go on-line to find the information but IMO this is info. that should be given during a presentation. For some reason, it seems like some of the hosts forget to give the pertinent information when they are with a guest.

Andreatoo · ‎04-04-2014

@Lipstickdiva wrote:
@sunshine45 wrote:
@Andreatoo wrote:
I too noticed that, unlike other lines, they did not give the fabrications on anything (I saw) with the exception of the jeans.
The prices are high; are we paying for a superior material or are we paying for the name?
Having said that I do like her and highly respect that she's an actual designer by trade and training. Serena Williams, too, actually took the time to go to school for it before calling herself a 'designer'. The rest of the 'celebs' with clothing lines should take notice..
And while I know the intent is sincere I don't believe it's possible to flatter all sizes, heights, and shapes in the same fashions...

the fabric content is on each item page. click on where it says "details" and you will see the boxes with fit, content, and care.
I know you can go on-line to find the information but IMO this is info. that should be given during a presentation. For some reason, it seems like some of the hosts forget to give the pertinent information when they are with a guest.

Exactly. And while we're all clearly computer literate there are plenty of people who haven't embraced the technology and, like my 76 year old boss, have no intention of doing so...stating the fabrication in the presentation, I think, is their obligation.

CatsyCline · ‎07-24-2013

i find HSN hosts rarely give the fabric content on screen or mention it. they mostly use synthetics, or a blend . last week on the List they showcased TV show designers on and one showed an equestrian style poncho by the designer from Revenge. looked really pretty but they never mentioned it is 100% acrylic

last nite i caught a few minutes of the PM Style show with the Halston cardigan and they gave the fabric blend right there on-screen. it is good to know the textile you are buying. QVC does a better job with showing fabrics and giving measurements for garments

Andreatoo · ‎04-04-2014

@ashleigh dupray wrote:

i find HSN hosts rarely give the fabric content on screen or mention it. they mostly use synthetics, or a blend . last week on the List they showcased TV show designers on and one showed an equestrian style poncho by the designer from Revenge. looked really pretty but they never mentioned it is 100% acrylic

last nite i caught a few minutes of the PM Style show with the Halston cardigan and they gave the fabric blend right there on-screen. it is good to know the textile you are buying. QVC does a better job with showing fabrics and giving measurements for garments

Every channel is predominantly using synthetics. From the real designers to the psuedo designers to the exclusive brands developed for the station. They don't carry the stigma they once did. QVC featured a 100% acrylic piece of their own last night!

CatsyCline · ‎07-24-2013

@Andreatoo wrote:
@ashleigh dupray wrote:

i find HSN hosts rarely give the fabric content on screen or mention it. they mostly use synthetics, or a blend . last week on the List they showcased TV show designers on and one showed an equestrian style poncho by the designer from Revenge. looked really pretty but they never mentioned it is 100% acrylic

last nite i caught a few minutes of the PM Style show with the Halston cardigan and they gave the fabric blend right there on-screen. it is good to know the textile you are buying. QVC does a better job with showing fabrics and giving measurements for garments
Every channel is predominantly using synthetics. From the real designers to the psuedo designers to the exclusive brands developed for the station. They don't carry the stigma they once did. QVC featured a 100% acrylic piece of their own last night!

it doesn't necessrily mean stigma although that is an odd word. they just lose sales if they give the true fabrication, i know i wouild not buy if i knew it was poly, i just hate polyester, it does not breathe, acrylic is another fabric i just avoid! i like natural fibers, has nothing to do with stigma.