tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post7190635714566393159..comments2024-03-28T03:40:29.423-04:00Comments on Passage des Perles: Parisian Chic: Ines' instruction manualDuchessehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-55326573176479423912011-04-13T09:04:57.742-04:002011-04-13T09:04:57.742-04:00Duchesse,
Good, you'll have something fun, o...Duchesse, <br /><br />Good, you'll have something fun, other then the move, to occupy your mind in the weeks ahead. I look forward to your future post. <br />This much I know is true...Shades*sunglasses* are always cool. <br /><br />Strict anonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-79906329632540126312011-04-13T08:31:30.366-04:002011-04-13T08:31:30.366-04:00I bought the book, and enjoyed it, despite the wea...I bought the book, and enjoyed it, despite the weaknesses. It's almost like a self-published ebook.<br /><br />Hearty cheers for "Style Statement" -- a great book.<br /><br />My pet peeve in the middle aged style book market is the emphasis on the negative: Charla Krupp and her choice of words just make my self esteem take a plunge every time I pick up one of her books.<br /><br />Thank you Duchesse!Genuine Lustrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11397566905693730324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-28734121832356880042011-04-13T08:11:50.504-04:002011-04-13T08:11:50.504-04:00I enjoyed the book immensely, but really hated the...I enjoyed the book immensely, but really hated the photography for the most part ... especially the pictures of the essential shoes. Non, non, non!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-48298960853622801732011-04-12T19:49:13.180-04:002011-04-12T19:49:13.180-04:00I am the only who thinks that she is trying too ha...I am the only who thinks that she is trying too hard. Just because she won the genetic lottery and will forever have the figure of an adolescent boy, does not mean that she should be held up as a style icon. <br />Common sense tells us that neon colors and micro minis are just in bad taste, no matter our age. We don't need La Fressange to tell us so.<br />Thanks for this post. Sometimes I feel like I am the only only woman in the bloggosphere who doesn't think that French women are all that. Don't get me wrong, I like them personally, I just don't think that they are all that fashionable!<br />On this topic I can't help but be contrarian.Belle de Villehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14045827018848979761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-59463122545434509102011-04-12T15:50:55.285-04:002011-04-12T15:50:55.285-04:00I'm sending "Parisian Chic" back to ...I'm sending "Parisian Chic" back to Amazon, as it was insipid, and I only browsed half of it. <br /><br />I'm just starting "face it" by Vivian Diller, hoping for more substance. I'll let you know if it's any good.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08385592293162005140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-41186585700214222352011-04-12T11:52:51.039-04:002011-04-12T11:52:51.039-04:00Strict Anon: My blogging eyes are bigger than my b...Strict Anon: My blogging eyes are bigger than my blogging stomach, with the move ramping up doubt this will get posted b/f mid next month. Thanks!Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-69774534801435561112011-04-12T09:58:39.346-04:002011-04-12T09:58:39.346-04:00Duchesse,
Happy to have inspired you. I know all...Duchesse, <br />Happy to have inspired you. I know all the basics and practice them. Point taken about your minimalist tendencies. I'm usually here with "strict" questions so <br />wouln't be looking for "punch"of color guidance and inspiration. <br /> <br /><br />"Strict" AnonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-15440341334304282112011-04-12T08:50:55.255-04:002011-04-12T08:50:55.255-04:00Anon: A lot of her advice addresses what's coo...Anon: A lot of her advice addresses what's cool, and I agree: Great cut, good teeth (but not that glow in the dark white), natural- looking, subtle makeup.<br /><br />re clothes, Ines' advice skews young, but I also liked her counsel about not overly coordinating, and no logos (no new to us, I am guessing.) <br /><br />Click "Style" in my labels list, to read many posts on items I think are cool. Caveat: my taste runs to the minimalist, and I rarely wear the brightest colours.<br /><br />The biggest "uncool look" I see (in my large city) is 50+ women trying to look like In Style clones, in tight jeans, dead-looking blowouts and obvious Botox.<br /><br />You have inspired me to do a post on this, should be up in a week or two, thanks!Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-17030917916826564952011-04-12T06:23:44.708-04:002011-04-12T06:23:44.708-04:00Duchesse,
Thanks for the unvarnished truth about ...Duchesse, <br />Thanks for the unvarnished truth about the book. Like many of your other readers I've been waiting to get my hands on it and had pre ordered on Amazon but thanks to a <br />glitch it was delayed and I've cancelled the order and will pick it up on remainders. However, I would still like to explore the question....what is the chic, cool factor for those of us of a certain age? From the hodgepodge of Ines' "instructions" I could work with pearls with a tee and graphic print shirt, velvet jacket, her list of must haves but,<br />pfft,not moto boots or converse. <br />So, what do you see that's "cool"<br />for us? <br />AnonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-47232563103029351102011-04-09T13:06:46.118-04:002011-04-09T13:06:46.118-04:00Tish: So good to hear from you! A sultry voice is ...Tish: So good to hear from you! A sultry voice is a vastly underrated asset, b/c it does not show up in photos, and a woman can buy neither the voice nor innate charm.<br /><br />lagatta: I think she means leggings on their own, not that I think you need her approval! I'll lend you my copy.<br /><br />che: Thanks, I like your blog!<br /><br />Susan: Was in Talbot's today to grab a pair of trouser jeans on sale. Pastel land- the place looked like a Florida retirement home. Just closed my eyes to it and headed to the black denim.Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-60840806832226567872011-04-09T10:24:33.850-04:002011-04-09T10:24:33.850-04:00Oh, my chere Duchesse,
This is exactly the review...Oh, my chere Duchesse,<br /><br />This is exactly the review I was trying to find. You are a wonderful writer and a sharp observer -- I've mentioned these points on other occasions -- so I can't thank you enough.<br /><br />Ines is Ines. She can, for scores of obvious reasons, get away with much more than the rest of us. Moto boots, now really. . .<br /><br />I think the most gorgeous, ageless, elegant accessory is her smile. I know that seems trite, but truly, it's joyous and mesmerizing. She also has a wonderfully sultry speaking voice and she has that difficult to define, innate charm. <br /><br />Please forgive me for being MIA. You know I'm a huge fan toujours.Tish Jetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08865177127050648489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-85001795279523638072011-04-08T06:49:55.668-04:002011-04-08T06:49:55.668-04:00Just a note to let you know that i've linked t...Just a note to let you know that i've linked to this review.chehttp://kafkatokindergarten.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-20680182676982600422011-04-07T15:38:12.273-04:002011-04-07T15:38:12.273-04:00I think she looks great and seems genuinely nice, ...I think she looks great and seems genuinely nice, but probably apply most of that that I can (being short, plump and impecunious). <br /><br />I am wearing leggings, under a skirt (both black) on my bicycle. If I had Ines' build, sure I'd be in skinny jeans. <br /><br />I don't necessarily agree with her about "ethnic" weaves and batik. We all know what she is avoiding - the craftsy-waftsy look, or a certain fairtrade look that only suits younger people, but batik and ethnic prints and weaves can be subtle and elegant. <br /><br />I find the too-small jackets bizarre and unsuited to a woman our age, no matter how reedy. <br /><br />And I'm very disappointed about the photo - we want that kind of book to be eye candy, to peruse when we don't feel like serious reading. <br /><br />I'll definitely look for it in the library or leaf through it in a bookshop though.lagatta à montréalhttp://www.lemab.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-2657970372229460162011-04-07T15:28:33.941-04:002011-04-07T15:28:33.941-04:00I totally agree about Talbots t-shirts. They are ...I totally agree about Talbots t-shirts. They are made in garish colors and the cut is frumpy. Usually they are too wide and too short for me.<br /><br />I did buy a J. Crew knit shirt (not really a t-shirt) recently. It is strictly for very casual wear (I have it on now) and is navy/white stripe with a cotton mandarin collar, three quarter sleeves with three button cuffs. I bought it in a size XL as the store did not have a size L. It's oversized, but about right to wear with jeans or white pants in a very casual setting. <br /><br />I do not understand why Talbots cannot get their colors right.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12756033682201519150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-35802405068704941942011-04-07T14:09:37.307-04:002011-04-07T14:09:37.307-04:00I'll admit to having been tempted as I am a bi...I'll admit to having been tempted as I am a big fan of Ines, but I have not yet bitten. Perhaps I am a bit jaded. I tend to agree with your recommendations of style books above, and love Daraiux. I will also admitting to having a couple of Nina Garcia's, not that I take them seriously, mostly for the pictures and because they are fun little mindless romps. We all have our more frivolous moments, no? I thought Mizrahi's book was awful.<br /><br />It appears that I shall sit on the fence a while longer.Mardelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04850551308931710502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-29773955968159937112011-04-07T12:30:25.672-04:002011-04-07T12:30:25.672-04:00I just had to buy the book because I love Ines. T...I just had to buy the book because I love Ines. That's all there was to it. Her down to earth charm is just irresistible to me.laurieannnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-49418766558818045162011-04-07T12:15:18.116-04:002011-04-07T12:15:18.116-04:00Anonymous@11:22: I agree the book is "bright&...Anonymous@11:22: I agree the book is "bright"- maybe b/c Sherrie is based in California. However, where I live, there are so many 50+ women in frumpy elastic waist pants with running shoes or the opposite, Forever 21 skimpy tops and jeggings, that I was happy to see her show some alternatives. The before and after photos... do you not think they were better after?<br /><br />I have a "mature frame"- need good bust support- so J. Crew tees, cut with mostly tight, high armholes and narrow bodies, do not suit me. <br /><br />But Talbot's is just not well cut, even if I go down a size. I've about forsaken Talbot's but they do make trouser jeans long enough for me. And the colours- you're right!<br /><br />I wonder- do women like the style books that mostly echo the way they already dress?Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-43247581304641590082011-04-07T11:28:34.834-04:002011-04-07T11:28:34.834-04:00Pseu: Sorry, that was "suit everybody". ...Pseu: Sorry, that was "suit everybody". I'm rushed today.Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-16354636937460862172011-04-07T11:27:39.165-04:002011-04-07T11:27:39.165-04:00Dala: Thanks! If you want to see (young) French wo...Dala: Thanks! If you want to see (young) French women day to day Garance Doré's blog is fun (www.garancedore.fr).<br /><br />Pseu: Yes, there are specifics, at least far more than some texts. I think our readers are astute enough to ignore fiats like "loafers and ballet flats suit for everybody". <br /><br />Francie: Never you mind. As she says, "Worship no idols"!<br /><br />Anonymous: The problem with bios of stylish women is that their stories do not help me (especially when the woman-such as Nancy Cunard and the Duchess of Windsor- led lives of the mega-rich) and some stylish women (for example, Chanel) were not especially admirable as people. I do like biography, though!Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-71142199942263373432011-04-07T11:22:50.234-04:002011-04-07T11:22:50.234-04:00I hated Sherrie Matheson's Forever Cool book m...I hated Sherrie Matheson's Forever Cool book myself. It featured stereotypical middle agers trying to appear hip but failing IMHO, featuring things like the spiky hair with bright coloured glasses and oddly colored clothes. I do believe that strange colours really age women, I can never understand why I can check out J Crew for e.g. and see a really nice palette of shades and then if I go onto Talbots for e.g. to get t-shirts that are cut to fit more mature frames, the colours suddenly morph into looking like they are from a kids box of crayons or more suitable to toddlers. You can't even find a basic grey tee shirt this season but orange and peach and pastel pinks galore.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-91856768386843424222011-04-07T10:27:56.444-04:002011-04-07T10:27:56.444-04:00I pre-ordered this book ages ago, having worshippe...I pre-ordered this book ages ago, having worshipped the ground she walked on as a teenager (and today, who am I kidding). Thanks for the review. I can be slightly less obsessive about checking my mail.La Locahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11787872640044660485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-30265385125595565342011-04-07T10:15:37.948-04:002011-04-07T10:15:37.948-04:00I really appreciate everyone's frank discussio...I really appreciate everyone's frank discussions about this book. I was looking forward to buying it because the concept sounded great but having read your analysis I think I'll save my $$ for something with more substance. Maybe a good biography of a stylish woman! Any of you have recommendations?<br /><br />I've been very into reading non-fiction lately and have enjoying a few very good biographies that I'm interested in more!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-34576827149320325242011-04-07T09:56:45.250-04:002011-04-07T09:56:45.250-04:00Oh dear, I did not know I was wearing a "prep...Oh dear, I did not know I was wearing a "preppy cliche" daily when I put on a pearl necklace and earrings. This will just have to be a broken rule, for me, because I love them and they suit me!<br />Franciewilliamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04025284630732323591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-38617134739551461222011-04-07T09:38:58.949-04:002011-04-07T09:38:58.949-04:00What I liked about this book as opposed to so many...What I liked about this book as opposed to so many of those "French chic" style books is that she lays out *specifics.* Not that vague "French women are selective" or "don't wear too much makeup" kind of guidance. Whether you agree with them or not, at least one doesn't need to try to interpret, "hmmm, what does the author mean by ___?"<br /><br />I'd say if you're planning to visit Paris either for the first time or with shopping in mind, this is a great guide. And I was happy to see that we've visited all but one of her favorite "secret" museums! I thought the section on what to do with kids was <i>très charmant.</i>Susan Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16005855250089328310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-55436642949756594852011-04-07T09:07:09.548-04:002011-04-07T09:07:09.548-04:00Sounds like a "get it from the library" ...Sounds like a "get it from the library" book at best. I agree with you that there is lots of good info on the web... starting HERE with your blog. Thanks for what you do.<br /><br />DarlaDarlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02729017606957829830noreply@blogger.com