tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post324704039028294799..comments2024-03-28T22:30:17.628+13:00Comments on How to be Chic: Creating your own style of chic outfitsFiona Ferrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01493105915055099408noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-37943781943830125342016-09-26T13:08:12.371+13:002016-09-26T13:08:12.371+13:00Margaret, you are too funny. I love your way with...Margaret, you are too funny. I love your way with words :) Who else would describe a colour as 'cow-pat brown'<br /><br />At least your mistake was reversible because you realised straight away.Fiona Ferrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01493105915055099408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-46045294895412351012016-09-26T13:06:47.834+13:002016-09-26T13:06:47.834+13:00You are very smart Mrs Shockley. I have seen have...You are very smart Mrs Shockley. I have seen have some of your great finds, like the vintage LV bag. An Hermes scarf for $50 is amazing!Fiona Ferrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01493105915055099408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-89038032383030974522016-09-24T19:10:46.962+12:002016-09-24T19:10:46.962+12:00Just a PS to my earlier comment ...
Even at my gre...Just a PS to my earlier comment ...<br />Even at my great age I still make 'fashion' mistakes! Recently I bought a wool wrap coat, one of those like a blanket with an overwhelmingly large collar. It is this season's fashion, and the colour could best be described as cow-pat brown (it comes in other colours but sadly not in navy.) Of course, the sales assistant referred to it as 'Olive' but to me it looked cow-pat brown. I tried it on over what I was wearing that day - a white shirt and khaki chinos - and it looked the business. I loved it! But when I got it home I realized I'd be wearing it in winter and it didn't go with a single item in my winter wardrobe with the exception of black. So I returned it. This was a case of thinking I could be 'fashionable'. Stylish is what matters; being comfortable in our choice of clothes and being stylish as well. Fashionable? We can look ridiculous if we become, as the old song says, "a dedicated follower of fashion"! <br />Margaret P galanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14190356279359463949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-17568068690250503142016-09-24T13:35:27.240+12:002016-09-24T13:35:27.240+12:00If I had the right body shape, I would wear Rick O...If I had the right body shape, I would wear Rick Owens as much as possible. The fabrics are fabulous, the cuts impeccable and the clothes are supremely comfortable while also being extremely elegant. Nobody would look at you and say, "Ooh, she's wearing Rick Owens." Rather, the would say to themselves, "Ooh, she looks so comfortable and well-dressed."<br /><br />Unfortunately, a lot of Rick Owens' clothes are made for slender people. Not all, but most.<br /><br />Alison<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-17102428335552059432016-09-24T12:59:00.799+12:002016-09-24T12:59:00.799+12:00Oh, I am guilty for loving expensive pieces. For m...Oh, I am guilty for loving expensive pieces. For my clothes I don't mind going to a thrift store or consignment shop but for my purses, accessories and shoes I am willing to spend a little more. I try to find things for a bargain. Like my Hermes scarf I ended up paying only $50! It was disgusting Fiona but I thought I could just take it to the cleaners and all will be well and it was. So I agree with you. It's all about how you want to live. Great post!Mrs. Shockleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13096874352420168568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-35581130975285613732016-09-24T12:24:42.416+12:002016-09-24T12:24:42.416+12:00Love it, Kristien, 'soft and classic'. An...Love it, Kristien, 'soft and classic'. And accepting yourself as part of your personal style, wonderful :)Fiona Ferrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01493105915055099408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-44079929155955418522016-09-24T12:23:43.570+12:002016-09-24T12:23:43.570+12:00I buy very few things for a new season too, Marcia...I buy very few things for a new season too, Marcia, because I am happy to wear my classic items year after year.<br /><br />I'll check that book out, yay, thank you.Fiona Ferrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01493105915055099408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-34675662190231908022016-09-24T12:22:54.762+12:002016-09-24T12:22:54.762+12:00I love the sound of your edgy style. I'll hav...I love the sound of your edgy style. I'll have a look at your favourite designers (I only know Helmut Lang of those three!)Fiona Ferrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01493105915055099408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-86091717273247463542016-09-24T12:22:03.590+12:002016-09-24T12:22:03.590+12:00What an excellent idea - when you feel like shoppi...What an excellent idea - when you feel like shopping, turn it into a research outing instead.Fiona Ferrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01493105915055099408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-57823999450886247792016-09-24T12:21:25.238+12:002016-09-24T12:21:25.238+12:00Hi D, I've made those trendy mistakes too! Je...Hi D, I've made those trendy mistakes too! Jeans/elegant/casual is totally me. Often simple and plain items cost more because you need higher quality fabric and a better cut/design. Cheap stuff can hide under logos and glitter.<br /><br />I ADORE the Paris test. So simple. So genius :)Fiona Ferrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01493105915055099408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-44770566798961946272016-09-24T12:18:43.205+12:002016-09-24T12:18:43.205+12:00I don't mind layers so much, Mara, but it'...I don't mind layers so much, Mara, but it's just nice to wear something different once the season changes!<br /><br />I like your philosophy on feminine clothing, it's excellent :)Fiona Ferrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01493105915055099408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-34207666003344601132016-09-24T12:10:15.131+12:002016-09-24T12:10:15.131+12:00I have a dress from the 1990s, Danielle :)I have a dress from the 1990s, Danielle :)Fiona Ferrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01493105915055099408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-52684571352880074022016-09-24T12:09:27.496+12:002016-09-24T12:09:27.496+12:00I agree with Margie, Janice :) Perfection.I agree with Margie, Janice :) Perfection.Fiona Ferrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01493105915055099408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-19006689541769931932016-09-24T12:08:49.645+12:002016-09-24T12:08:49.645+12:00I love the sound of both of those outfits, Margare...I love the sound of both of those outfits, Margaret. Lace dresses, gorgeous.Fiona Ferrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01493105915055099408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-49583513185356124432016-09-24T12:06:55.644+12:002016-09-24T12:06:55.644+12:00That French Elle spread sounds divine :)That French Elle spread sounds divine :)Fiona Ferrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01493105915055099408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-9816336348355722302016-09-24T09:21:39.663+12:002016-09-24T09:21:39.663+12:00When I was young, I followed trends. My wardrobe w...When I was young, I followed trends. My wardrobe was filled with one-offs. As I have matured, I realize that soft and classic is my style. I do try to keep current, but not at the expense of what works for me. I certainly do not want to be like some women my age who seem trapped in the era of their youth. Good denim, soft tees, longer unstructured sweaters with statement necklaces and low heeled boots. Knit dresses with a good heel and classic earrings. And, of course, a good purse and coat. I don't stray too far from these items. And I am always comfortable in my own skin.Kristien62https://www.blogger.com/profile/04141776821818167047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-47164102456609582092016-09-24T08:30:52.434+12:002016-09-24T08:30:52.434+12:00The great thing about style as opposed to fashion ...The great thing about style as opposed to fashion is that it's never out of date. I don't think there's anything wrong with adding the occasional piece to my wardrobe that's part of a current trend, but I mostly mix those pieces with the classic items I love year after year. I also try to spend less on "fashion" items, because the odds are good that I'll be donating them to charity in a few years.<br /><br />One of my favorite style books is A Year Of Style by Frederik Fekkai (https://www.amazon.com/Frederic-Fekkai-Year-Style/dp/0609605038). I just realized it was published in 2000(!) but I go back to it year after year. It's a great reminder that classic chic and good grooming are always in fashion.Marciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09592591107324483766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-72810915898555517722016-09-23T23:48:32.724+12:002016-09-23T23:48:32.724+12:00A perfect summation Janice!A perfect summation Janice!Margie from Torontohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10103835021764804099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-62546693524844667802016-09-23T09:14:29.691+12:002016-09-23T09:14:29.691+12:00I had fun recently browsing through Nordstrom and ...I had fun recently browsing through Nordstrom and identifying what suits me and what doesn't. I was drawn to more simple clothing in rich colors. I did decide to invest in a classic pair of jeans in the darkest wash available. I love style over fashion so much, but it does require staying on your own message/brand and weeding through the trends. Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09289348366926684135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-92092213786044296032016-09-23T09:04:11.468+12:002016-09-23T09:04:11.468+12:00Oh, D, how I agree ... I despair sometimes, T-shir...Oh, D, how I agree ... I despair sometimes, T-shirts embellishes with sequins, for example. They tend to treat women like children, to be amused by their clothing! They don't do this on men's clothes half as much. Little ribbons, butterfly and animals, large logos, ditsy bits her and there, I hate it all! You are right, give an item The Paris Test! What a brilliant idea!<br />Margaret P galanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14190356279359463949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-11715716736247181792016-09-23T08:48:39.057+12:002016-09-23T08:48:39.057+12:00Hi Fiona, I am a classics girl, but sometimes I ma...Hi Fiona, I am a classics girl, but sometimes I make a mistake and buy a slightly trendy item, thinking it's "modern," but really it's actually trendy. Trendy is not the impression I want to project. The last mistake was "girlfriend" jeans. I don't know what I was thinking, but at least I was able to return them and get a refund! Granted, some girlfriend jeans are cute, as long as they aren't distressed. In fact, I might like them more than skinny jeans, of which I've never owned. They make me feel like a stuffed sausage :) <br /><br />Besides leaning more towards classics, I like to think of myself as elegant-casual. I wear jeans almost every day, but what I wear with them elevates them a bit (like I've seen you do, too). Since I don't wear jewelry often, except for my plain gold wedding band, I own only "real" ones, favoring pearl earrings. I don't go for hardware or logos, either on handbags, clothing, or anything really. The simpler the better, I guess I'm a minimalist.<br /><br />I wish it was easier to find items in my style. It's difficult sometimes because I set myself a budget. I find casual, classic, elegant clothing is more expensive. It's funny, when I'm shopping and see what's available out there, I start to disassemble an item in my head and think, "If only they hadn't put this appliqué/ruffle/stud/logo/pleats/print on it." I'm way too picky and probably have too much criteria. Sometimes I even go so far as torturing myself even further with the self-inflicted "Paris Test," which is asking myself: "Would I wear this if I were in Paris?" :)<br /><br />D.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-18492815809231551292016-09-23T08:06:35.096+12:002016-09-23T08:06:35.096+12:00I'm very bored of winter dressing - "end ...I'm very bored of winter dressing - "end of season" malaise describes it perfectly Fiona. I just can't wait for the warmer weather and not having to dress and undress in what's starting to feel like a million layers of clothes!<br /><br />Personally I like a bit of frill and flounce in my clothes. The way I look at it, men have to wear the plain and sleek and subdued look in clothes. Women on the other hand, have a plethora of styles and options when it comes to clothes......and I like to indulge. <br /><br />Mara. <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-40547424561670162232016-09-23T03:37:30.498+12:002016-09-23T03:37:30.498+12:00I have a similar style. Love a classic, perhaps mi...I have a similar style. Love a classic, perhaps minimalistic look. My clothes are mostly black, navy, white- with a bit of red tossed in. Simple shapes but well-fitted. Some of my dresses are 15 years old!!! Still fit and so classic in design that they do not look outdated. Love a beautiful wrap dress, cashmere sweaters, dark jeans, a freshly pressed white shirt. Pearls will always be elegant. Shoes well-taken care of are a must. A blazer tossed over anything will dress up all outfits. Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05195689806705249868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-63049682649182810332016-09-23T03:30:15.922+12:002016-09-23T03:30:15.922+12:00Fashion is what they want to sell to us; style is ...Fashion is what they want to sell to us; style is what WE choose to accept into our lives, and how we use it. So fashion is out of the question; I'm not going to be an object for "them" to manipulate.<br />A beautifully written, and thought-provoking post. Thanks for taking the time to share,<br />hugs,<br />JaniceThe Vivenne Fileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05740975051742023907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-17216740441191531142016-09-23T03:03:02.914+12:002016-09-23T03:03:02.914+12:00I meant "grey" accessories, above.
Marga...I meant "grey" accessories, above.<br />Margaret P galanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14190356279359463949noreply@blogger.com