Episode 328 - Wednesday, 30 November 2011

When I first started watching Letters and Numbers today, I saw that Lily was wearing a dress that I already talked about (weird coincidence, given how few posts I've done), so I was thinking I wouldn't bother writing up the episode, but then something a few seconds later changed my mind completely.

HAHAHAHAHAHA. Oh David, never change. (And by that do I mean do change. Out of that shirt. ASAP.) That shirt is ridiculous. And I love it.

Richard and David are matching again! <3

And Lily is sort of matching David too! I already covered this dress, though last time I noted Lily should wear more exciting shoes, and this time she's got red ones on. It's like they read my mind.

Poor Geoff, pipped at the post. Still needs a hair cut, and gurl, grey is not your colour. I like how he made sure to point out that Richard was referring to his bridge partner, as opposed to romantic partner. Just to make sure the ladies know.

(Too bad he wasn't there enough nights to get into the legendary 8+ club, they'd be lining up at his door.)

Different glasses and a change in facial hair could do wonders. Though if I played that well I wouldn't be wanting to change anything, in case it somehow detracts from my game. Like new glasses might not be as comfortable! Or the lesser amount of facial hair makes the air friction less when he turns his head, and he's not used to the added speed so he gets slightly disorientated! Ok, maybe that's less likely, but definitely the glasses thing.

Episode 326 - Monday, 28 November 2011

Both the contestants were pretty good this episode, and a nice full monty from David (as in a nine-letter word, not as in the other meaning, which I personally would not find nice. I enjoy how SBS now has put up a mini slang dictionary to help people get with the 'lingo'. When they first started using it on the show I did have an irrational hatred for it, but now I've chosen to embrace it fully. I look forward to using said lingo in the streets to help identify other Letters and Numbers afficionados. I actually say this with no sarcasm. Possible conversation that could occur:

Random stranger: "I know it's dumb, but for my lotto ticket I always fill out six small numbers, even though it's a long shot."

Me: "Like a 'rat pack'?"

Random stranger: "You watch Letters and Numbers too??"

I could find true love using Letters and Numbers lingo. We could be like three large and three small numbers - a perfect match. You never know.)

Anyway, onto the clothing...

I really like this on Richard. The blue is nice and the bold stripe adds a bit of his personality without going overboard (see: anything neon). I like how the stripe matches the colour of the tie as well, it would be too much if they were contrasting. And the white brings out his hair (just kidding).

Classic David print. At least the colours are pleasant (though it washes him out a little), and he matches Richard!

The dress is from Jigsaw. I'm not sure if I like this or not. I like the bold graphic print but it feels a bit much, with the high neckline and length. Though I don't want to be echoing Michael Kors and Nina Garcia in any way regarding the Project Runway Mondo dress (forever maintaining Mondo was robbed). I remember when I was first watching this I thought it was a little shapeless, but in the caps it does seem to have been pulled in at the waist a bit. I think if it was shortened just a bit that would resolve its issues. Actually the more I write about it the more I'm talking myself into liking the dress. Hair is a little flat at the top but still cute.

He was really good, hope he turns out to be one of those insanely smart contestants like Jacob, Tony etc. I like the polo shirt on him (as opposed to a button-up, which I can't see matching him) but the green plus his red hair comes off a little festive-y. I guess it is getting close to Christmas? It's a nice green though. A hair cut wouldn't go astray.

He was pretty good, he would probably win if pitted against someone a bit weaker. I like the colour, and for him the David Astle (aka button-up shirt) was a good choice.

Next time on Letters and Numbers: Conundrums! Anagrams! Couture!

Episode 313 - Wednesday, 9 November 2011

Happy Birthday David Astle!

This was super cute. And as Lily's Facebook tells us, she went to his birthday party. Given how long the David segments are, I wonder how long his speech was...

During the explanation of the origin of the word 'birthday'

At least he got a fitting present:

The awkward moment when I was really proud to get the word 'anointed', only to later see this staring me in the face.

But onto the birthday clothing!

Bit of a snazzy red get-up. Guessing this is another Ted Baker, given his past track history, but SBS doesn't show the clothing providers in the credits anymore. I hope this doesn't mean the sponsors have dropped them. I don't understand who wouldn't want Lily Serna wearing their clothes.

David's birthday suit (ha). I like it when he and Richard sort of match, it's like they called each other in the morning when getting dressed. Pink is actually an ok colour on him, and I like the spot detail.

Super pretty. Hair and makeup are perfect. I'm pretty sure this is from Dangerfield. I'm glad she opted not to put on an unnecessary belt in a classic Lily move. Though the shoes match here, she could go for some more interesting ones at other times. Anyway. I love her, she is my idol, who I want to be when I grow up etc etc etc.

Poor Colin, down and out. Clean button-up shirt, David Astle is probably his style icon. I'm looking forward to the day a Richard Morecroft fan shows up in a full-on suit, with a dashing white streak in their hair.

David Astle, Purple Edition. Was it just me or were neither of these guys that good? Then again, I've watched the next day's already and (spoiler) he loses, so, there you go. Could be to do with the hair.