tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post7719624301316880662..comments2024-03-28T03:40:29.423-04:00Comments on Passage des Perles: April in Paris: What real women wearDuchessehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-52660317785119843062015-05-08T19:33:23.669-04:002015-05-08T19:33:23.669-04:00A perfectly timed review as many of us plan our su...A perfectly timed review as many of us plan our summer pilgrimage to France. The lack of makeup worn by Parisians radiates a personal confidence. Perhaps the French women have read information about the toxic chemical that can be found in many makeup products – both expensive and cheap? Elizabeth at Eiffel Tellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11054977148823539576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-92219338268533035732015-05-08T11:01:08.207-04:002015-05-08T11:01:08.207-04:00I also loved the look of the red/black sweater coa...I also loved the look of the red/black sweater coat and the long gray hair. Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12756033682201519150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-1463088660826150812015-05-07T12:18:29.090-04:002015-05-07T12:18:29.090-04:00Janice: I have seen obese persons but on this trip...Janice: I have seen obese persons but on this trip I would say, more men than women. It depends somewhat on where you are.<br /><br />Mme: Well, that's what I told myself as I walked and walked... to the boulangerie.<br /><br />unefemme: Yes, still a hot look, especially on young adults.<br /><br />LPC: Probably I used it because of this definition of ethnic:<br />" pertaining to or characteristic of a people, especially a group (ethnic group) •sharing a common and distinctive culture, religion, language, or the like•." So yes, a kilt would be ethnic attire, and others have appropriated that and many other ethic garments. <br /><br />I had originally written that she was "in national dress" but then thought, since I do not know which nation, that may not be accurate.<br /><br />Not sure to which group the navy twinset attaches, so I would be wary of according it the "ethnic" adjective. And as for the term "person/people of colour", I prefer to ponder that after I have finished my coffee of morning.<br /><br />materfamilias: Bon voyage! Those photos were taken in the 5e.<br /><br />Murphy: Wonderful; don't worry, you see nearly everything.<br /> <br /> <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-14798909968930500522015-05-07T11:14:44.893-04:002015-05-07T11:14:44.893-04:00Thanks for this, Duchesse. We are leaving for Pari...Thanks for this, Duchesse. We are leaving for Paris in a couple of weeks, and I was afraid that my clothes weren't okay - maybe too dark and not dressy enough. But now I see I will fit in just fine - bright sneakers and all!Murphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01024754794516584433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-34604131642073596992015-05-07T11:10:07.073-04:002015-05-07T11:10:07.073-04:00Back to add; a small quibble. Why do we call cloth...Back to add; a small quibble. Why do we call clothing born of indigenous cultures "ethnic?" It's always used wrt people of color. If we mean Clothes That Are Culture-of-Origin-Specific, then a kilt might qualify, as would, perhaps a navy twinset and pearls.<br /><br />I have the same quibble with the "ethnic" food aisle. To someone in China, our boxes of cereal look pretty damn "ethnic." <br /><br />OK. Returning the mike to the fashion MC;)>LPChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209861350905135093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-61472410230660501552015-05-07T11:03:07.503-04:002015-05-07T11:03:07.503-04:00Such lovely photos - fortunately the weather is lo...Such lovely photos - fortunately the weather is lovely now here in Montréal too. Of course I noticed the lady with the long grey hair, though I think I'm going to have mine cut just a bit shorter soon. I also noticed the very dapper fellow next to the lady in the purple scarf and trilby.<br /><br />I usually stay in the East end of Paris as most of my friends live in that relatively more affordable area, and there are many people in ethnic clothing; not only West and North African, but also South and Southeast Asian. lagatta à montréalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02610410709900333230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-20462847600571596382015-05-07T10:18:35.494-04:002015-05-07T10:18:35.494-04:00Yes! This is so much more of what really happens o...Yes! This is so much more of what really happens on Parisian streets, especially once you move into the more diverse arrondissements. I'm always so grateful we began our visits by staying in the 13th. Heading off tomorrow, primed by your survey...materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-47864921405709683182015-05-07T10:01:51.485-04:002015-05-07T10:01:51.485-04:00SO REFRESHING!
Parisiennes are people too:).SO REFRESHING!<br /><br />Parisiennes are people too:).LPChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209861350905135093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-83285421542619187202015-05-07T09:02:22.386-04:002015-05-07T09:02:22.386-04:00Great roundup, Duchesse. My favorite look is the s...Great roundup, Duchesse. My favorite look is the sweater coat and leggings. I've observed the same lack of makeup on all of our visits. I noticed you included one pair of bright trainers, were they still prevalent? Last year were on *everyone*.Susan Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16005855250089328310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-66388582454661689392015-05-07T08:07:54.357-04:002015-05-07T08:07:54.357-04:00It is fascinating to watch the women in Paris. The...It is fascinating to watch the women in Paris. There are so many different styles and looks in the streets.<br />An individual look for everyone! I love the casual hair<br />and subtle makeup. All Parisian women are not thin but I think that walking and climbing stairs helps to keep the women strong and fit.Madame Là-bashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16703782237948233124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-19819530385980784142015-05-07T07:26:39.077-04:002015-05-07T07:26:39.077-04:00Thanks so much for your efforts in this area - I a...Thanks so much for your efforts in this area - I always love people-watching in Paris more than almost any other activity! But you're not quite right about body types - I don't know that I've ever seen a really morbidly obese person in Paris. <br /><br />Now, to find a striped dress...<br />hugs,<br />JaniceThe Vivenne Fileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05740975051742023907noreply@blogger.com