tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post3830328968316243930..comments2024-03-28T03:40:29.423-04:00Comments on Passage des Perles: Travel: I Want to Pack Like Patti SmithDuchessehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-14706686180738449532019-10-03T13:10:00.176-04:002019-10-03T13:10:00.176-04:00This style of packing resonates strongly with me, ...This style of packing resonates strongly with me, and I've never thought of it as Launchpad or of starting with the single outfit and building outwards to maintain that "bien dans ma peau" vibe.. . Very useful to have it conceptualized this way. For me, it's always helpful to remember that variety of dress is not an obligation (so many of our cultural messages say otherwise) -- particularly when travelling such that repetition isn't so subversive ;-) That's amplified by Patti Smith's observation about dressing the way we want at our age.<br />Bon voyage!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-62237443841888203262019-10-02T23:28:29.197-04:002019-10-02T23:28:29.197-04:00Dear Lagatta,
I suddenly realized after reading yo...Dear Lagatta,<br />I suddenly realized after reading your comment, that Ribkoff designs have a split personality! One side belongs more to the mistresses of Russian oligarchs or perhaps even the secret mistress(es) of an American president with orange hair, who espouses antediluvian views on women. The patterns, colours and cuts are, as you pointed out correctly, garish.<br />The other side belongs to the rest of us working stiffs who need clothing that is professional-looking and well-cut - perhaps even with a bit of swing and drape and fluidity. But not in garish colours or designs...sensible blues and blacks and ivories, perhaps with a conservative design or two. <br />I do stand by my comment that they travel, wash and wear like a dream.<br />While I'm on the subject of Canadian designers, does anyone else like Robert Kitchen?<br />sensitive poethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10524072330819931204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-48279097625016428132019-10-02T20:26:42.633-04:002019-10-02T20:26:42.633-04:00Sensitive, unfortunately I don't personally li...Sensitive, unfortunately I don't personally like Ribkoff. It is practical and well-made, but I find the prints garish. And no longer see any reason for pull-on trousers now that jeans incorporate a quite a bit of lycra. But that is just my taste; I tend to favour natural fibres when possible (I do have poly gym shorts and leggings to wear under skirts when cycling, and obviously undergarments that incorporate synthetics) and prefer rather plain clothing. À chacun son goût...<br /><br />They have a dedicated shop on rue St-Hubert in Montréal, between métros Beaubien and Jean-Talon: https://www.1ereavenue.com/lagatta à montréalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02610410709900333230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-62227355227184367852019-10-01T20:50:25.026-04:002019-10-01T20:50:25.026-04:00Joseph Ribkoff (a Canadian designer) rocks for tra...Joseph Ribkoff (a Canadian designer) rocks for travel! He uses a polyester fabric that drapes like liquid silk, but washes like...polyester. It even has give (useful when you are feasting on special meals while travelling) and if you want to dress speedily, there are pull-on pants and skirts that are both elegant and comfortable. His clothes can be either rolled (my preference) or folded (the folds steam out very quickly), and they range from casual to formal. You'll feel appropriately dressed, whatever the occasion. sensitive poethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10524072330819931204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-49392868780617166962019-10-01T18:40:59.779-04:002019-10-01T18:40:59.779-04:00I am with you and Patti. No one notices what you a...I am with you and Patti. No one notices what you are wearing anyway, as long as you are true to yourself.royleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08935701918629007223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-85299596656640360022019-10-01T15:04:40.268-04:002019-10-01T15:04:40.268-04:00I've gotten the clothes part down to a true mi...I've gotten the clothes part down to a true minimum. One short trips I sleep in the t-shirt I wore that day, for example, but I can't seem to do the same with skin and hair care! Sunblock, face wash, moisturizers (face and body), deodorant, eyedrops, hair care, Chapstick, etc. Even with wee bottles and sample sizes and using the hotel products, I'm sure my cosmetics weigh more than my clothes. And I always forget something and end up buying it wherever I am. This is actually kind of fun sometimes, I can look back on the Danish shampoo, and the Montreal hairbrush. But boo to having a carry-on bag mostly full of product.Robertahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10367919742703381442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-61564820555895128562019-10-01T14:05:36.258-04:002019-10-01T14:05:36.258-04:00Enjoyed this post! Have a good time on your travel...Enjoyed this post! Have a good time on your travels. May there be silks and pearls and if chilly cashmere,!Laura Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07407623692994033212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-43133695775221247962019-10-01T09:41:06.116-04:002019-10-01T09:41:06.116-04:00A woman I know told me she packed 9 bathing suits ...A woman I know told me she packed 9 bathing suits for a week at a resort!!! Plus various sundresses and I can only imagine how many shoes/sandals.<br />I make a game of how little I can actually travel with. A carry-on only for 2 weeks in Barbados and I still bring home at least 1 thing that I never wore. I recently purchased an under-seat carry-on - the smallest I could find - that is all I will bring for my next 2 week sojourn in Barbados. Lest you think I am some sort of travel magician I will disclose that I use compression packing cubes and hand-wash my things while down there. <br /><br />DebThe Widow Badasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08671005744535263644noreply@blogger.com