tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post2365438994437363320..comments2024-03-28T03:40:29.423-04:00Comments on Passage des Perles: Sirens and centsDuchessehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-55868273512321020102008-10-31T04:21:00.000-04:002008-10-31T04:21:00.000-04:00sjcyogi- Woman B was actually held up as a model o...sjcyogi- Woman B was actually held up as a model of "Advanced Style" by the blogger who created that site. Go to the blog (search "Advanced Style") and you'll see a few conventionally stylish people and also many subjects who have chosen what I'd consider get-ups.Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-65651475870870470422008-10-30T15:59:00.000-04:002008-10-30T15:59:00.000-04:00Ok, I think I actually saw woman B on the street i...Ok, I think I actually saw woman B on the street in my neighbourhood. She was aiming for style but was weighed down by poor posture, illness and a huge weight of sadness that permeated from her like bad perfume for yards around her. Illness and sadness I can handle, but god forbid I ever have bad posture.<BR/><BR/>sjcyogiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-7796920537250253182008-10-18T18:38:00.000-04:002008-10-18T18:38:00.000-04:00anjela: I don't wear sneakers either and my legs w...anjela: I don't wear sneakers either and my legs will never, ever look like that. If I did, I'd probably not own one pair of pants. Mamma mia!Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-1513997164147854142008-10-18T18:09:00.000-04:002008-10-18T18:09:00.000-04:00Woman A just looks like she exudes something that ...Woman A just looks like she exudes something that Woman B doesn't have in her gene pool. I don't think you can buy it. Also Woman A's legs look good but note she isn't wearing sneakers so it gives that fuddy duddy look.Anjela's Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06209844678269049392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-51233068657442364702008-10-18T09:00:00.000-04:002008-10-18T09:00:00.000-04:00I've always been of the opinion that style cannot ...I've always been of the opinion that style cannot be purchased at any price. Woman A looks expensive not only because of her bag, shoes, etc., but because of her elegant posture and lovely bright confident face. Personally I don't think she needs to wear those high shoes, with her lovely legs she would look just as good in Ferragamo Varas (think Audrey Hepburn circa 1965).<BR/><BR/>The reason I refer to 'amateur' artists regarding Woman B, is that there is an assumption that penniless artists cannot afford to dress with any style, and yet real artists are actually extremely fussy about their appearance; just aren't that interested in conforming - there is a difference.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-5111457415154531942008-10-17T20:19:00.000-04:002008-10-17T20:19:00.000-04:00Julianne: You've captured the dilemma: how to look...Julianne: You've captured the dilemma: how to look like Woman A but be comfortable. Those shoes on cobblestones!Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-44485311960069094842008-10-17T20:17:00.000-04:002008-10-17T20:17:00.000-04:00Karen: I'll quote my GF Vicky, a (real) baroness. ...Karen: I'll quote my GF Vicky, a (real) baroness. "Perhaps in some circles" she will say, a damning phrase that means: never. The only LV I'd consider is the non-logoed leather, or an ancient trunk used as a coffee table.Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-36577909903943399932008-10-17T19:15:00.000-04:002008-10-17T19:15:00.000-04:00Killer post, Duchesse. I saw a woman walk in to m...Killer post, Duchesse. I saw a woman walk in to my consignment store and "dump" an 800$ Louis Vuitton bag. Should I buy it if it is $300? I cannot decide if it is tacky to carry a signature bag or not. To this date, I have not. I hate labels. But then, the Louis is a classic, no? What do you think?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-72258384215100446132008-10-17T19:00:00.000-04:002008-10-17T19:00:00.000-04:00Her legs are beautiful. I want legs like that wah...Her legs are beautiful. I want legs like that wah wah wah. She looks so stylish and attractive. But, herein lies the problem for me. I love the look of A but would be most uncomfortable dressed that way. <BR/><BR/>I can't imagine going shopping like that, but it looks so lovely....Juliannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10804726854985912546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-51095909893765727132008-10-17T17:37:00.000-04:002008-10-17T17:37:00.000-04:00Oh one more thing GP: your description of the cash...Oh one more thing GP: your description of the cashmere palazzos/sweater is my absolute favourite ensemble!Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-24179751205027433632008-10-17T17:36:00.000-04:002008-10-17T17:36:00.000-04:00GP: Your comments made me laugh, b/c they evoke me...GP: Your comments made me laugh, b/c they evoke memories of an old friend. She dressed like Woman B; she was an "artist". Limited means, and also a style that favoured LOTS of colour bursting forth as pure get-ups. She fell in love with an accomplished, sophisticated silver fox. Another friend took her aside and said, listen, you are not going to keep him dressed like THAT. Almost overnight she shifted to Woman A (this took a bank loan.) As of today, about 7 years later, they are living happily, elegantly ever after about 6 yrs later.Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-43405431179922904622008-10-17T15:39:00.000-04:002008-10-17T15:39:00.000-04:00duchesse, your problem is you're too nice. Your i...duchesse, your problem is you're too nice. Your inner Woman B would never look like the one in the photo. Why should comfort obliterate all notions of style? I can't think of anything more comfortable than a pair of cashmere palazzo pants (with flats) and a loose cashmere sweater. <BR/><BR/>I can't see anything admirable in the turnout of Woman B, just a jumble of rather mismatched, mis-shaped clothes. Blue and red together is already rather dangerous, but put next to khaki green and orange is a grave mistake. Is it an accident that she is standing in front of paintings presumably for sale in the street? As soon as I saw her I thought of the flock of amateur artists that keep our local arts club financially solvent. Sorry, I don't want to sound cruel, but Woman A would win in any contest in my opinion.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-21258570446921284862008-10-17T15:05:00.001-04:002008-10-17T15:05:00.001-04:00wendy: you're a great photo poster so kindly demo ...wendy: you're a great photo poster so kindly demo for me, perhaps something in cheetah?Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-68460814121121712392008-10-17T15:05:00.000-04:002008-10-17T15:05:00.000-04:00belette: I'm beginning consider bag fractional own...belette: I'm beginning consider bag fractional ownership. <BR/><BR/>When I look at many (not all) of the people on Advanced Style site, I am reminded of what I say to Le Duc: Shoot me if I ever start to dress like that. Get-ups: I wonder if these women (nearly all are women) dressed like that when younger or thought, consciously or not, now I know how to still get some attention.Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-40170985702794181162008-10-17T12:49:00.000-04:002008-10-17T12:49:00.000-04:00A is heavenly. I saw her photo on the Sartoriliast...A is heavenly. I saw her photo on the Sartoriliast and I was envious her legs the minute I saw them. She does look amazing. I do think you are right, it doesn't necessarily take oodles of money to be closer to A than to B. It just takes thought and discipline( i.e., save for the best you can afford and splurge on the best accessories that can last a life time). Now, I am not saying B looks bad. It may be the absolute best style for her. I just am drawn to the style of A.La Belette Rougehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686717070120116918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-81908798498938183742008-10-17T11:32:00.000-04:002008-10-17T11:32:00.000-04:00Actually, sandals and socks can work if done the r...Actually, sandals and socks can work if done the right way :-DWendyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00985099019783464580noreply@blogger.com