tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310317081887553860.post1825845737195088702..comments2024-03-26T08:41:43.172-04:00Comments on A Breath of Fresh Air: No little Black Dress required................Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11915239653283205065noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310317081887553860.post-51792493802358032532012-12-07T14:12:49.776-05:002012-12-07T14:12:49.776-05:00No heels here, but am longing for some black balle...No heels here, but am longing for some black ballerinas. I just ventured to J.Jill this week for a pair of jeans. I love their fit. Then I have been looking for a red dress half heartedly all year and found one there along with a nice black skirt. Can you believe I hadn't bought a dress for almost 10 years. There just wasn't a need for one when I worked for a casual sport company (Nike) and wore jeans most of the time. The dress and skirt will be lovely for traveling since they are knit. So that is my adventure into fashion this week.<br /><br />Mary, I do love your style! Scarves and Jewelry are always a plus to dress up even jeans.Marilyn Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13115440271615593122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310317081887553860.post-85503956039362359532012-12-05T22:16:41.266-05:002012-12-05T22:16:41.266-05:00Jane dear, you are much too kind! Tall perhaps (5...Jane dear, you are much too kind! Tall perhaps (5'8") but thin, never! Always a struggle, but right now I'm happy because I've dropped about a stone (14 lbs.) in the last 12 months and do feel much better in my clothes. You know how I love fashion, comes from growing up in home surrounded by fabrics, patterns, the sound of the sewing machine, picking up stray pins everywhere.......and my dear mum who was such an amazing dressmaker!<br /><br />The array of scarves now available in the shops is awesome - I was overwhelmed by them in Turkey but it's looking like the selection is getting almost as good here! I do have a lot - just passed some along to Jasmin who loves them too - but am always on the lookout for the next perfect one!<br /><br />Mary Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11915239653283205065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310317081887553860.post-16208709068663511102012-12-05T21:14:09.285-05:002012-12-05T21:14:09.285-05:00Mary...you are such a stylish dresser, I've se...Mary...you are such a stylish dresser, I've seen you and have seen pictures of you. You are tall and thin and made to wear beautiful clothes. I love layers, too, but only when it's very cold...my body temp is always sky high if you know what I mean. I notice you always wear jewelry and your nails are done. That's a good sign of self respect, you take time for yourself. I like scarves, they hide a multitude of things for me! ;-D<br /><br />Hope you are having a wonderful week!<br /><br />XO,<br />JaneBlondie's Journalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12988377413260331618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310317081887553860.post-2163633647407557882012-12-05T16:33:14.288-05:002012-12-05T16:33:14.288-05:00Mary, your style is what I call casual elegance. I...Mary, your style is what I call casual elegance. I love it. I wear scarves in the winter/fall/spring, and love layering. Accessories are so much fun. I like the things you've shown us. Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310317081887553860.post-82431885651658841682012-12-05T13:46:15.064-05:002012-12-05T13:46:15.064-05:00I love scarves, too, and often roll up my sleeves....I love scarves, too, and often roll up my sleeves. In fact, I have quite a scarf collection and have taught scarf folding. I never depart with them, especially the silk scarves, because they always seem to come back into fashion. Oh, and winter scarves... Yes!<br /><br />By the way, you have a very cute figure!<br /><br />Smiles from Idaho,<br />KarenAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15167917352305953212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310317081887553860.post-19431032499120375272012-12-05T11:57:20.110-05:002012-12-05T11:57:20.110-05:00Mary, your style is timeless. I love your layered...Mary, your style is timeless. I love your layered look! That's what I mostly wear as well. Autumn and Winter are my favorite seasons for clothes because I get to wear sweaters. Have always loved the texture of knitted wool. ;-) I'm mostly in casual clothes all the time and use accessories to dress things up. Love simple cashmere sweaters. They seem to be my uniform............SarahSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01873375271470225199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310317081887553860.post-10284274428427860572012-12-05T09:27:45.950-05:002012-12-05T09:27:45.950-05:00Like the others, I've always admired your styl...Like the others, I've always admired your style, Mary. We share a love for layering. This past year I discovered the Merino Wool long-sleeved 'Ts' from Costco and bought them in black, grey, teal, mauve and brown. They are as light as air, washable, and layer beautifully. I'm heading down to the Seattle area at the end of the week and will have a look for the brand you recommend at Kohl's. (we don't have Kohl's in Canada) The Great Dane and I are planning next year's travel and I am starting to pull together the wardrobe!Pondsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407539138546412482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310317081887553860.post-56201222801518941442012-12-05T09:15:30.171-05:002012-12-05T09:15:30.171-05:00I tried taking a picture of myself in the mirror o...I tried taking a picture of myself in the mirror one time and it just didn't look good at all no matter what I tried. I'm so glad our weather has finally changed so that I can actually wear my Fall/Winter clothing now -- tights and boots with layers and scarves. I don't do high heels at all anymore. And never, ever wear dresses. I'm all about comfort. Have a great day! TammyTammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07171418303494806370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310317081887553860.post-28455624290564276722012-12-05T09:07:28.796-05:002012-12-05T09:07:28.796-05:00Beautiful! If I could buy anything for this season...Beautiful! If I could buy anything for this season, it would be everything in that second photo and on the right hand side of the third photo. :-) Lovely!!Cranberry Morninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10758563068581561194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310317081887553860.post-59919484280359488042012-12-05T08:53:57.656-05:002012-12-05T08:53:57.656-05:00I have always admired your sense of style Mary. I...I have always admired your sense of style Mary. I really need a whole new wardrobe. Of course I always have plans of losing a little weight before I buy clothes, so I tend not to buy any-lol. I would love a new pair of brown leather - to the knee-boots.<br />Hugs,<br />PennyPenny from Enjoying The Simple Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01480355122441712250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310317081887553860.post-68167068709042544882012-12-05T08:15:59.956-05:002012-12-05T08:15:59.956-05:00Hi, Mary! Good to see you and hear you must be fee...Hi, Mary! Good to see you and hear you must be feeling better if you are out and about raking leaves. Love the textures in your outfit and the stylish clothes you chose for the collage! Have a great day and I hope you are able to get to some of your projects. I know that feeling you are describing!Susan Shullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10035270581759561020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310317081887553860.post-85329357698773789142012-12-05T07:53:53.707-05:002012-12-05T07:53:53.707-05:00Good morning Mary. You are a very stylish dresser...Good morning Mary. You are a very stylish dresser when it comes to the casual wear I've seen you wearing in your photos. I love that style of clothing - comfortable and casual. I wear jeans all the time except for church when I'm singing in the choir. We are into mostly winter wear here now although today it's almost 50 F and one could get by with lighter clothing. I dress in layers all the time as I'm always cold. Your city must be very beautiful with so many oak trees. I noticed an oak tree yesterday that is still fully 'clothed' in bronze. :) Have a great day.Pamela Gordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18071092617682650349noreply@blogger.com