tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post228101629761592031..comments2024-03-28T03:40:29.423-04:00Comments on Passage des Perles: Looking private jet, flying economyDuchessehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-28405472509426736872013-06-14T18:28:44.288-04:002013-06-14T18:28:44.288-04:00Beth: Check out this article which describes the p...Beth: Check out this article which describes the passages of Paris:<br />http://www.guardian.co.uk/travel/2012/mar/02/paris-hidden-passages-shopping-shopsDuchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-67913335609936902702013-06-14T18:25:42.681-04:002013-06-14T18:25:42.681-04:00Wendy: Capellino bags, dreamy; at a discount, heav...Wendy: Capellino bags, dreamy; at a discount, heaven.Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-78077730064720733952013-06-14T18:14:56.148-04:002013-06-14T18:14:56.148-04:00LPC: I like that it's simple, but each woman w...LPC: I like that it's simple, but each woman would bring her own approach.Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-78152742163960434202013-06-14T17:08:50.074-04:002013-06-14T17:08:50.074-04:00The bracelet strategy is genius. I think that outf...The bracelet strategy is genius. I think that outfit, inexpensive striped tee, white jeans, colored bag and a bracelet like that would be great.LPChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209861350905135093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-89273801704440959122013-06-14T16:01:46.435-04:002013-06-14T16:01:46.435-04:00Wendy: Thank you, what a wonderful adventure while...Wendy: Thank you, what a wonderful adventure while traveling!<br /><br />Beth: The "Passage" part comes from the passages of Paris, so beloved by flaneurs, arcades filled with tiny shops ranging from treasures to tat. <br /><br />A second meaning is the life passage from adult to elder. I found women over 50 under-represented (or told to stay forever young) and wanted to write about the post-50 years differently.<br /><br />And the Perles part is because I love pearls, especially unusual varieties.Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-90420549521950803402013-06-14T15:34:54.534-04:002013-06-14T15:34:54.534-04:00I'm curious: where did this term "the Pas...I'm curious: where did this term "the Passage" come from? I read a lot but honestly I had never heard it before coming here!Bethhttp://www.cassandrapages.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-16975808096395809562013-06-14T15:14:31.241-04:002013-06-14T15:14:31.241-04:00Sorry , that should be Capellino as in ' littl...Sorry , that should be Capellino as in ' little hat '<br />WendyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-91986438655071909922013-06-14T15:10:52.275-04:002013-06-14T15:10:52.275-04:00Duchesse
I have found bags in small shops on holi...Duchesse<br />I have found bags in small shops on holiday in France , Spain & Italy , no major makers & a couple are 40s/50s second hand . All clean & tidy. I do like il bisonte too & my favorite Ally Capallino - doesn't sound English but she is . There is a website but it can't show the lovely quality of the leather , which improves with time & is worth the cost . Just no bling or showy logos for me .<br />WendyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-82896516503983769962013-06-14T08:55:37.480-04:002013-06-14T08:55:37.480-04:00Wendy; Me too- and I'd enjoy hearing what bags...Wendy; Me too- and I'd enjoy hearing what bags you choose without those logos or identifiable features.Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-19496681943273663162013-06-14T08:42:13.752-04:002013-06-14T08:42:13.752-04:00mater: I respectfully will counter your opinion; a...mater: I respectfully will counter your opinion; anything from Hermès would qualify as luxury.<br /><br />Anon@11:02: Now that is a rationale I'm stealing!<br /><br />hostess: Yes, retirement does change how one spends, and certainly (for me, anyway) in quantity as not needing work clothes makes a big difference.<br /><br />Susan: Earrings are prime territory for budget jewelry as the wear is gentle, so you can get away with gold plating or other lower-cost finishes more effectively than say a ring.<br /><br />Beth: Thanks for reminding us about Etsy. I had quite a long sewing career but after producing several wadders, quit. May be time to go back.<br /><br />birdybegins: I have a few friends who look like Vogue shoots on outlet shopping only. I would love to accompany you and learn the deep skills.<br /><br />ming: Sharing is sweet, something in that, you and your sisters and mother, touches me. (I imagine a photo of each of you in the same thing, what fun to see that.)<br /><br />Swissy: You've got this down! And you have a good tailor.<br /><br />AnnetteAK: Sometimes someone comments and I think, if only I could see that. This is the case reading about your Alaskan jewelry!<br /><br />Lm: You, and several other commenters, are showing us how to be resourceful. I find Danier's quality a bit uneven but they usually have a couple of standout things each season and really good sales.<br /><br />They seem to finally be designing more minimal, clean bags- yes!<br /><br />Wendy: I call that 'petting the clothes' and do it too. Why not? After all, you are living inside the thing. It's easy (if one has the means or is willing to carry debt) to throw money at clothes but that's not how I and most in the Passage want to live. Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-26639049133992952872013-06-14T05:10:02.183-04:002013-06-14T05:10:02.183-04:00This is the kind of posting I like . I really feel...This is the kind of posting I like . I really feel that if you have a 'good eye' you don't need limitless funds . You only have to see some of these 'celebrities' to realise that money isn't the most important thing . For me quality of fabric matters , I have to touch everything when I look round ,which makes my husband laugh . Other than that , the cut & fit for my shape is important , so I rarely buy on line . Handbags are my weakness but I hate them to be identifiable , I like a little mystery about them .<br />WendyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-41123559141338108552013-06-13T21:56:03.974-04:002013-06-13T21:56:03.974-04:00I love your posts...truly thought-provoking.
I buy...I love your posts...truly thought-provoking.<br />I buy my bags at Canadian retailer Danier Leather....a similar style to the Michael Kors is only $129 on sale. <br />Silk hand-rolled scarves...my favorite supply is "The Hospice Shoppe", a charitable store supporting Hospice; but have also found some nice ones at Value Village. <br />I make my own jewellery, but have also collected vintage for years.<br />If you look around, and look outside the box, it is possible to live large on less.<br />Lm<br /> <br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-14238387915704748782013-06-13T20:53:47.757-04:002013-06-13T20:53:47.757-04:00I make most if not all of my clothes and I make my...I make most if not all of my clothes and I make my own bags (not leather but some are designer inspired). I buy fabric that is of high quality and select patterns that flatter me. I live in Alaska where designer doesn't mean a lot.<br />Jewelry I leave to my husband to buy for Christmas. I have some very nice ivory, silver, & gold pieces; Alaska Native design/made. Some of these pieces are done by master carvers (museum quality). Yes, I wear all of my jewelry, wearing what pleases me.AnnetteAKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03944902639007249151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-62066646417809891842013-06-13T17:44:48.333-04:002013-06-13T17:44:48.333-04:00I buy Calvin Klein tees, all sleeve styles, for $4...I buy Calvin Klein tees, all sleeve styles, for $4.50 each. They are soft, smooth cotton in subtle shades and neutrals, beautifully finished at the neck. That's for basics. I mix really distinctive pieces of family jewelry with simple, newer pieces, like a sterling bangle or ethnic beads. I buy really fun socks in great colors and patterns for a little shock value. And I re-tailor my older, still good, jackets and coats. Good post!Swissyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07401962870620859831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-64461502171140232662013-06-13T17:10:42.004-04:002013-06-13T17:10:42.004-04:00I try to buy on sale. My good fortune is that my ...I try to buy on sale. My good fortune is that my sister and I are the same size - and even over 65 - we share "fancy" clothes. And outer wear. Living in LA - we don't all need a heavy coat! Also my mom, my sister and my daughter all live in close proximity so we all share the family "jewels."minghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06655969372614878927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-40346317210350729872013-06-13T15:50:41.679-04:002013-06-13T15:50:41.679-04:00I'm totally with you on 'get the look for ...I'm totally with you on 'get the look for less'. I'd like to hope that even if I was rolling in filthy lucre, I'd do more useful things with my money than spend it on stuff for myself. <br /><br />I shop at outlet centres for designer items (i.e. recently got a lovely leather handbag by a nice brand in a summery colour for 75% off) and on sale. <br /><br />I try to judge everything I buy carefully for quality i.e. well cut, non-crease, thick enough fabric, attractive flattering colours and patterns. You can sometimes get some lovely things from the cheapest shops if you look. <br /><br />Also, I've several times had that annoying thing of someone admiring a piece of clothing and saying "Oh, is that XXCheapBrand?" when it's actually XXExpensiveBrand. So it goes to show that generally people can't tell if you spend more on similar items (unless they're experts or it's logo-ed)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-12472216918645463162013-06-13T13:47:35.391-04:002013-06-13T13:47:35.391-04:00Loved this post, and your clever substitutions! My...Loved this post, and your clever substitutions! My secrets are thrift stores, and Vogue Patterns! But my style is less polished and more arty than these jet-setters; I've never lived where I had to dress to impress, even when going to business meetings: that's one budget-friendly (and sometimes boring) virtue of having spent most of my career in Vermont. For much of my life, I made my own clothes for special occasions; now I often find great individual items on Etsy, too.Bethhttp://www.cassandrapages.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-2223916770738946082013-06-13T13:22:27.993-04:002013-06-13T13:22:27.993-04:00I have a leather purse (cost $300--no bargain, but...I have a leather purse (cost $300--no bargain, but not designer price) that is often mistaken for a much more expensive bag by a well known name. I didn't even realize the similarities when I purchased it. I just saw good design, a good size, and pretty leather. <br /><br />I really like the earrings in this post (the pair in the NY Times article) and yes, they seem like a steal. I often wear a pair of plain round onyx earrings purchased about 15 years ago, but this pair has a bit of gold and that would be a nice change. Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12756033682201519150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-61885245638598548762013-06-13T11:08:34.436-04:002013-06-13T11:08:34.436-04:00i buy a few luxe things and mix them with classic ...<br />i buy a few luxe things and mix them with classic pieces that are much more wallet friendly. <br />i will need to keep control on my spending as I will be on a fixed pension in a month!<br />I 'd love that Alexix Bittar bangle :-)hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-10421010791716167062013-06-13T11:02:01.045-04:002013-06-13T11:02:01.045-04:00I justify Hermes scarves with classic shirt and pa...I justify Hermes scarves with classic shirt and pants as wardrobe extenders without the space in the closet.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-9858155835688369802013-06-13T09:50:28.666-04:002013-06-13T09:50:28.666-04:00Not luxe by the NYTimes standards, I know, but I&#...Not luxe by the NYTimes standards, I know, but I'm thrilled, still, by my Hermès double-tour watch & strap -- inspired by your posts, in case you don't know. That and my M0851 bag, whose logo is very discreet but whose leather is yummy enough to please me and whose clean, well-thought-out styling say that I'm not chasing the trends but am sure enough in my taste to invest a bit (a modest investment, to be sure, by Birkin standards, but still a budget-juggle for me). I love having these few items that get used every single day and still please me. Oh, and my Wendy B gold fleur-de-lys necklace. materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.com