tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post9200670616349199349..comments2024-03-28T03:40:29.423-04:00Comments on Passage des Perles: The whys of writing Passage des perlesDuchessehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-62683202827740353322008-08-26T23:09:00.000-04:002008-08-26T23:09:00.000-04:00I look forward to seeing your blog as a part of m...I look forward to seeing your blog as a part of my day now. I think it is essential and worthwhile as it is so difficult to find any 'real' information on fashion or feelings in our age range. This one place I come to to feel renewed, to feel excited by Life. Thank you!<BR/>And Toby, I too would love to know about your designs. Hint, hint Tracey Reese skirt.Anjela's Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06209844678269049392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-88687837817139662252008-08-26T17:30:00.000-04:002008-08-26T17:30:00.000-04:00Thanks to all for the encouragement and ideas. I w...Thanks to all for the encouragement and ideas. I wish we were all around a table!<BR/><BR/>Toby: I'd so enjoy seeing what you make; it's a splendid talent to be able to envision and create things that suit you. You and materfamilias can both do this- chapeau!Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-22717502333868624242008-08-26T12:56:00.000-04:002008-08-26T12:56:00.000-04:00Like Cybill, I do not yet qualify for over 50. But...Like Cybill, I do not yet qualify for over 50. But, as a gal in my early 40's I don't find many places in the world or in the blogosphere that offer hope of being stylish and fabulous as we age without adhering to ridiculous standards of beauty. <BR/><BR/>You, Materfamilias and Deja all are doing important and non-superficial work in the blogosphere. Even More magazine's focus is getting younger and younger. <BR/><BR/>Thank you, Duchesse!! Please keep doing what you are doing.La Belette Rougehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686717070120116918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-57186650052964855302008-08-26T12:23:00.000-04:002008-08-26T12:23:00.000-04:00Duchesse - how we manage our appearances through d...Duchesse - how we manage our appearances through dress, hairstyles, etc. sends a message. It might be pretty straight forward: "I'm 21 and I'm sexy and available and I'm letting you know that because I'm wearing...a low cut top or a red dress or something tight in the hips", or it might be pretty nuanced, "I'm 52, but I'm still energetic and creative and clever and interesting and you might know that because I'm wearing interesting clever jewelry and a dress that is showing off my waistline that I exercise a whole lot to keep hold of." The message is a bit more challenging not only to put together but also to demonstrate for viewers(we are not so good at interpreting clothing messages - it was easier for people when older ladies just wore black dresses and wore their hair in buns and never went out). But it's definitely very worthwhile being invested in the discussion and participating. Yes, we have to work harder to find what we want, but that does not make it any less worthwhile doing. In a way, because I'm short and sort of stumpy anyway, it would be difficult for me in any case(which is why I'm heavily invested in sewing and using vintage patterns to make clothing that emphasize certain parts of my appearance that I think send an appropriate message)but I'd never give up on the opportunity to be involved in the chase.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-90442073719718689102008-08-26T11:31:00.000-04:002008-08-26T11:31:00.000-04:00I so enjoy your blog -- thank you for starting it!...I so enjoy your blog -- thank you for starting it! Coming up on the 50 marker, and I find here confirmation that I can still care about my appearance, still care about looking good -- basically, that I'm worth the time and attention. It doesn't feel superficial to me!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-52291435674892013672008-08-26T10:46:00.000-04:002008-08-26T10:46:00.000-04:00Duchesse: this is a great post as was your comment...Duchesse: this is a great post as was your comment over my way which helped me galvanize my thinking so that I've written another post and, mostly, understood and reconciled with the discomfort I was feeling. I do think we're doing important work letting the world know that there are many fashionable, stylish lives on our side of 50 and I'm so glad you stepped up to the keyboard -- you're one of my favourite daily reads.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-50702209652852435732008-08-26T09:48:00.000-04:002008-08-26T09:48:00.000-04:00Duchesse, I for one, thank the blogging gods every...Duchesse, I for one, thank the blogging gods every time you post. I don't qualify for your over 50s, just yet, but you make me happy and excited to know that I will do so one day and hope that my wisdom develops like yours. I don't care if anyone thinks this is all superficial, because it means something to me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com