tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post6797055854962023450..comments2024-03-28T22:30:17.628+13:00Comments on How to be Chic: Dreaming of the Perfectly Curated WardrobeFiona Ferrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01493105915055099408noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-42265303607876995182014-10-31T14:54:08.868+13:002014-10-31T14:54:08.868+13:00Thanks Fiona for an interesting and helpful piece ...Thanks Fiona for an interesting and helpful piece of writing, I loved the 'dream' too, a good image to keep in mind to create a home and space that is beautiful, peaceful and chic..thank you too for the two very interesting links to blogs, I am adding them to my reading list. Will work on putting your thoughts into reality in my home. LucyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-17126353038263080502014-10-30T11:01:21.158+13:002014-10-30T11:01:21.158+13:00I love that idea. I'm definately in a season o...I love that idea. I'm definately in a season of culling and in trying to teach my kids that when one thing comes in, at least one thing goes out. More is rarely more.Jen Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05350176925586602027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-91751135143648254082014-10-29T12:05:55.159+13:002014-10-29T12:05:55.159+13:00Dear Fiona,
What a surprise... and delight ... to...Dear Fiona,<br /><br />What a surprise... and delight ... to find a little comment I left with Deborah at The Beautiful Matters mentioned here in your posting.<br /><br />It took a long time to get to that place of keeping my closet to a minimal, but I started paying attention to what I was actually wearing and what was hanging for ages without being used. <br /><br />I realized no matter how many things I had in my closet, I still tended to reach for those pieces I loved best.<br /><br />So in light of that, I stopped buying so many things to start with. So much easier on the pocketbook and getting dressed in the mornings too.)<br /><br />I've been enjoying my visit to you blog. Look forward to getting to 'know' you better.<br /><br />Wishing you glimpses of beauty in unexpected places(even in your closet).....<br /><br />Brenda<br /><br /><br /> <br /><br /><br /><br />Brenda @ Its A Beautiful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02955486477303938670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-73112669066373780542014-10-29T09:25:28.065+13:002014-10-29T09:25:28.065+13:00I love your scenario. I grew up on the "wear ...I love your scenario. I grew up on the "wear it till it dies" philosophy but I think I'm getting better at purging my wardrobe. <br /><br />I'll be doing my biannual overhaul this weekend, but got a head start last night. I was looking at my after-work wardrobe and realized I had a top that was sprouting holes at the cuffs. I adored that top, but into the rag bin it goes. <br /><br />It's also about respecting yourself- clothing with holes that's out of shape doesn't say nice things about the person inside. It's hard to feel like a sensual lady when you're in ratty gear. You are your most important audience, so dress for that!Auroranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-33627708588640285992014-10-28T23:10:26.247+13:002014-10-28T23:10:26.247+13:00Terrific post Fiona. I purged a lot this year but...Terrific post Fiona. I purged a lot this year but only because of moths. Having less made dressing in the morning for work so much easier. Only one sweater broke my heart and I was able to replace it. You are such a good writer and make your posts so readable and they flow so nicely. I always enjoy them.A Lovely Inconsequencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15609925729312148318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-25664342289870072062014-10-28T09:53:33.908+13:002014-10-28T09:53:33.908+13:00I love the boutique description. In keeping thing...I love the boutique description. In keeping things simple, I am drawn to the J Jill Wearever/Eileen Fisher/Stella Carakasi format--small amount of choices per season, yet, everything works well together. I keep editing and sometimes I am afraid to let go too. Brenda's comment was very helpful!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-51432315439306002792014-10-26T03:16:08.081+13:002014-10-26T03:16:08.081+13:00Thank you for the mention Fiona. I have learned so...Thank you for the mention Fiona. I have learned so much from my Project 333 journey. It has been an eye-opener. I had thought I was pretty good at the minimalist dressing; I can do even better and be even more satisfied, I've discovered. I still have a ways to go.<br />Love taking the trip with you in your imagination!Deborah Montgomeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04366855994841922862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-17386929359932446542014-10-25T04:26:38.510+13:002014-10-25T04:26:38.510+13:00You have hit the nail on the head for many of us i...You have hit the nail on the head for many of us in the States who have overstuffed closets, "...just because you've spent money on them." So often we hold on out of guilt. "But it cost me a fortune--I really should wear it." We make mistakes. And we need to let go of the mistakes and learn from them. If you donate the item, someone else will have the chance to enjoy it and, perhaps, your spent money will provide someone unable to afford such an item an opportunity to have a chic and lovely possession. Just give up the item and send the guilt back to the universe.Kristien62https://www.blogger.com/profile/04141776821818167047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-10050790460864409812014-10-25T02:49:08.885+13:002014-10-25T02:49:08.885+13:00What an elegant dream. I have started the purge be...What an elegant dream. I have started the purge because it is autumn here but I have come to an impasse. You have inspired me to take my pile of clothes to the Auxiliary store today. No chic French woman would own so many items of clothing. Then there is laundry, dry cleaning and inspection of hems and buttons. The Bijou Boutique collection needs to be perfect. Merci.Madame Là-bashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16703782237948233124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-78734924548752572272014-10-25T02:39:30.275+13:002014-10-25T02:39:30.275+13:00Beautiful post. I love it so much! Beautiful post. I love it so much! Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01724127668983231150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-41180500574179844062014-10-25T00:29:37.624+13:002014-10-25T00:29:37.624+13:00Your dreamy story illustrates perfectly how I woul...Your dreamy story illustrates perfectly how I would feel walking into either boutique and how I want my home and closet to feel like the well curated boutique. What a great description!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09289348366926684135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-72865109769446427802014-10-24T22:44:23.665+13:002014-10-24T22:44:23.665+13:00Another wonderful read - as always. Thank you for ...Another wonderful read - as always. Thank you for two lovely links as well.<br />I've nearly finished reading the book you recommended last week. I'm really enjoying it, but think how unusual that a book like this has been written by a man.Clairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09037159979223158469noreply@blogger.com