tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post6337166057114861961..comments2024-03-28T13:40:22.969+00:00Comments on Crinoline Robot: Who wants to be a badly-dressed tourist?Mimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-86326642014849314562015-09-04T20:27:15.415+01:002015-09-04T20:27:15.415+01:00How exciting, I hope you have a marvellous time. I...How exciting, I hope you have a marvellous time. I say wear what you normally wear, I'm sure that Parisian women can learn a thing or too from you. Your new dress sounds fabulous. I always find shoes and raincoats the hardest part, need to be comfy and practical which seems to equate to not super stylish! Kate-Emhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15664293299445754159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-22048479948493265092015-08-26T08:45:52.573+01:002015-08-26T08:45:52.573+01:00My dear, darling, friend.
I'm so happy to hear...My dear, darling, friend.<br />I'm so happy to hear you'l be travelling soon (not on business, but a holiday!). Last time I traveled for my own sake was years ago.. most of my travels nowadays are business-related - hey, I don't complain. What I'm trying to tell you is: due to the fact that majority of my waking hours in a day I spend abroad, I'm on business meetings and Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04034764185511908294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-7528911072130022182015-08-24T09:51:04.975+01:002015-08-24T09:51:04.975+01:00:-D You will be the one who knows. You have a cert...:-D You will be the one who knows. You have a certain French chic. <br /><br />To be honest, I'm blowing all my disposable income for September on stagewear (I'm performing twice in the show, so need two corsets, new dance shoes etc) so Paris will have to live with some combination of whatever's in my wardrobe. Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-76192578415611486122015-08-24T09:49:06.707+01:002015-08-24T09:49:06.707+01:00I should have a look back through Laurence's b...I should have a look back through Laurence's blog and see what she's worn/got up to in Paris!Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-68283954451744341922015-08-24T09:48:18.234+01:002015-08-24T09:48:18.234+01:00I need a new pair of flat shoes - I got some penny...I need a new pair of flat shoes - I got some penny loafers on a whim when I had vouchers to spend and have worn them loads. More loafers or brogues would be a good choice.<br /><br />We are considering one smart dinner, as we'll be away for our anniversary. Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-34392287948138539272015-08-24T09:46:55.084+01:002015-08-24T09:46:55.084+01:00Yeah, I guess I'm used to Spain - people dress...Yeah, I guess I'm used to Spain - people dress very well there, very co-ordinated (the accessories shops are to die for) and I'm used to dressing to match, albeit with pasty skin and hiking boots!Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-34934065494352034202015-08-24T09:46:01.064+01:002015-08-24T09:46:01.064+01:00*Packs itchy merkin**Packs itchy merkin*Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-88571380623634887002015-08-24T09:45:43.367+01:002015-08-24T09:45:43.367+01:00Oh, cool, that's useful to know. I was prepari...Oh, cool, that's useful to know. I was preparing to take my woollen autumn clothing, so I'll abandon that idea.Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-46753498311016126332015-08-23T09:28:05.757+01:002015-08-23T09:28:05.757+01:00I went in August 2 years ago and went for crazy pr...I went in August 2 years ago and went for crazy printed dresses or stripy tops with jeans and ballet flats. My friend wore more fitted dresses, pencil style and I think looked a bit overdressed and uncomfortable. I say wear your usual stuff! Lucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09888776166108978769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-22412008654143427842015-08-22T01:22:35.585+01:002015-08-22T01:22:35.585+01:00How fabulously exciting!!! I would pack some Frenc...How fabulously exciting!!! I would pack some French themed or appropriate items, such as 1950s poodle brooches and some of my berets, perhaps a Breton striped top and anything else that made me think of France, as I'm huge on trying my travel outfits to wherever I'm visiting.<br /><br />I hope that you guys have a safe, fun filled, awesome trip! <br /><br />Bon voyage!<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-7804990700949411572015-08-21T14:39:04.493+01:002015-08-21T14:39:04.493+01:00What fun, I'd love to go, all those wonderful ...What fun, I'd love to go, all those wonderful galleries!<br />Do you like brogues? I wear them a lot if there's walking to be done, either shoes or boots. But the eccentric Beatrix Potter crossed with Edith Holden is my default for prowling, as long as it's not too hot. Then I just stay in a dark room and wilt!<br />I'd just go with your vintage dresses with little cardies, and LollyWilloweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05616800459266149659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-60582465291944625692015-08-21T08:34:12.229+01:002015-08-21T08:34:12.229+01:00Haven't been to Paris in years, but I think th... Haven't been to Paris in years, but I think the same guidelines are appropriate for there as for any destination - why dress any differently than you do at home? I understand covering up for the sake of being respectful, or dressing for the weather or particular activities, but since you are visiting a European city, I say wear what you would wear at home! Vintage dresses, layers, something Curtisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10362184504889147455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-54669980880948283302015-08-20T17:09:06.075+01:002015-08-20T17:09:06.075+01:00I say wear whatever you like, I always do! I never...I say wear whatever you like, I always do! I never dress appropriately but am always happy with my choice because it was my choice and I'm not conforming to any else's idea of how I should dress.<br />I've been to Paris twice and, depending on where you go, you're more likely to bump into other tourists rather than actual Parisiennes. The movie version of what we expect them to Catehttp://www.vintagegal.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-2355088335285697652015-08-20T16:19:19.948+01:002015-08-20T16:19:19.948+01:00I went last October and it was SO hot it was ridic...I went last October and it was SO hot it was ridiculous so I'd recommend layers, a cardigan and or jacket so you can layer up if it's cold and not be too hot if it's warm. For the time I wasn't working I just took a couple dresses that didn't crumple too much and comfy footwear! Miss Magpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10899889154015378547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-30375262377665711872015-08-20T14:10:23.678+01:002015-08-20T14:10:23.678+01:00I'm planning to pack my black velvet jacket, i...I'm planning to pack my black velvet jacket, it's a real old favourite of mine, and goes with more or less everything. <br /><br />The new dress is on its way! I can't wait for it to arrive. Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-49733344396535188852015-08-20T14:06:44.998+01:002015-08-20T14:06:44.998+01:00Yeah, I'm hoping it will be cooler mid-Septemb...Yeah, I'm hoping it will be cooler mid-September.<br /><br />His nibs usually looks better than I do on holiday - he takes a lightweight linen suit and a few linen shirts and rocks the 'Our Man in Havana' look. Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-88942375770495071982015-08-20T12:45:39.697+01:002015-08-20T12:45:39.697+01:00I can't say I remember Paris as being chockabl...I can't say I remember Paris as being chockablock with particularly chic people. Maybe because of the inordinately large numbers of tourists when we went (always August) and the fact that most of the locals will be on holiday elsewhere. I would dress for the weather. Paris is hot and sticky this time of year. Nothing worse that being uncomfy wandering round. Your dress sounds fabulous and theMother of Reinventionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14409826036412353940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-78498472829971836922015-08-20T12:40:16.574+01:002015-08-20T12:40:16.574+01:00How fab! I wouldn't get too hung up on French ...How fab! I wouldn't get too hung up on French style, I've never been that impressed by the way Parisian women dress, far too conservative for my tastes. I've only met one woman whose style was fabulous (and she lived in Africa for 20 years and Frome for the last 5).<br />Take three dresses that make you feel beautiful (the new one sounds splendid and that fab 1960s shift needs a trip Vixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-89993627704508535422015-08-20T08:59:29.262+01:002015-08-20T08:59:29.262+01:00I AM planning to go to the Guerlain boutique. We h...I AM planning to go to the Guerlain boutique. We haven't made firm plans for anything, as I hate 'tickybox' holidays, where people charge around seeing all the things they think they should see, but I did say to Pete that I wanted to get a photo there for you! I'd like to fit in Caron and Serge Lutens too, if possible. There are lots of little perfumeries round Paris, so I'm Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-52320504496655336792015-08-20T01:50:37.870+01:002015-08-20T01:50:37.870+01:00My impression of Parisians is that they do neckwea...My impression of Parisians is that they do neckwear better than anyone. Plain tee shirt-massive scarf. Plain jumper-massive scarf. Tailored dress...you get the idea. That said, whatever you wear it will look better than the tourist uniform of cropped trousers and sporty shirts. No one should wear that, at home or away. <br /><br />Okay, enough about the clothes-what perfume stops have you got Goodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17383404429461423998noreply@blogger.com