tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post4970825585656234600..comments2023-10-11T04:09:53.564-07:00Comments on materfamilias writes: Right to Bare Arms . . .materfamiliashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-72331515514801061832010-01-13T22:39:02.372-08:002010-01-13T22:39:02.372-08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-76738170918289050102009-08-06T09:10:37.041-07:002009-08-06T09:10:37.041-07:00Mater, I think your arms look just fine. I've...Mater, I think your arms look just fine. I've had a "thing" about my upper arms ever since childhood, when a few careless comments from adults made me very self-conscious about them. During the summer, I look for elbow sleeves and light linen sweaters to wear over my tanks. One of the few places I'm comfortable going sleeveless is in Palm Springs, where everyone no matter what age goes about blissfully bare-armed.Susan Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16005855250089328310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-26138196666835408212009-08-06T07:31:36.477-07:002009-08-06T07:31:36.477-07:00LPC: Well, Mrs. President has the arms to bare, ce...LPC: Well, Mrs. President has the arms to bare, certainly! Mine are more mature but hope featured right alongside the Obama arms, did it not?! Thanks! I enjoy your writing as well.<br />Tiff: Isn't that a great colour?! Uplifting AND flattering, retail therapy at its best!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-83154072271279718682009-08-05T23:20:01.745-07:002009-08-05T23:20:01.745-07:00That gorgeous turquoise makes me want to break out...That gorgeous turquoise makes me want to break out into summer clothes even though it's winter here! Excellent use of retail therapy.Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11536212906241844509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-47557206719437465112009-08-05T19:05:39.808-07:002009-08-05T19:05:39.808-07:00Here in the US Mrs. Obama has done her best to lib...Here in the US Mrs. Obama has done her best to liberate our arms. So let us all do our best to support that initiative. Looking forward to your meme. I really do enjoy your writing very much.LPChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209861350905135093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-84760580445208469302009-08-05T16:49:37.131-07:002009-08-05T16:49:37.131-07:00Duchesse: Applause welcome! We'll see how long...Duchesse: Applause welcome! We'll see how long I stay brave and defiant. . . The T Tahari is new to me, but I quite like it, obviously. As for The Bay, I was very surprised to find so much I liked -- not the norm.<br />Metscan: It's a very versatile print -- the orange is closer to coral and the browns are light, warm, and mushroomy. <br />Mardel: Isn't that blog great?! She's such a clever writer, and she's honest and open about class matters that we usually don't speak of, despite our curiosity. <br />PM: Will they be shrug-ish? Or a bit longer? I remember making boleros whenever the folklore thing happened early-to-mid 70's. God, I'm old!<br />Now, the last thing I want to show off is my torso, which is NOT so trim, altho' Pilates does keep my core strong. <br />Post your bolero, would you, please, as/when you create it?<br />Nanflan: I realized how important it is for me to get my arms out there when I heard my beautiful young daughter complaining about hers being too fat/ugly -- and they're not! It's that whole "Be the change you want" thing, right?materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-22992685180448870282009-08-05T14:18:26.573-07:002009-08-05T14:18:26.573-07:00My great aunt Sook showed arms into her 70's, ...My great aunt Sook showed arms into her 70's, and more power to her (and my mom and my grandma, who also bared arms). I don't understand the uproar. <br /><br />It's summer, wear sleeveless even if you don't have great arms. You'll feel better! (and tonight, I'll be using weights).NancyDaQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00609215745927535353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-90749794083485533682009-08-05T13:41:08.858-07:002009-08-05T13:41:08.858-07:00Kudos to you for baring your arms! I haven't ...Kudos to you for baring your arms! I haven't done this for many years as I'm rather Popeyed in proportion, but I love what you've got here. Your delight in color and cut is so fun to live through vicariously.<br /><br />Personally, I'm on a quest to design Boleros for myself: something that won't accentuate the shoulder/arm girth but highlight my trimmer torso.... It's a dream, I guess.Puttermeisterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15197963173046860661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-61403477234291646792009-08-05T12:41:30.857-07:002009-08-05T12:41:30.857-07:00I'm all for arms. They are so useful after al...I'm all for arms. They are so useful after all, and no reason to condemn ourselves to heatstroke just because we are no longer newly formed. <br /><br />Thanks for the link as well. I have just whiled away far too much of the afternoon perusing that blog. What a treat.Mardelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04850551308931710502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-4489037143090070262009-08-05T12:14:34.315-07:002009-08-05T12:14:34.315-07:00Wow, you did some serious shopping! I couldn´t fol...Wow, you did some serious shopping! I couldn´t follow up in your pace, cause I stopped to admire the first picture. What a nice top! I could imagine getting one for myself, though for me there should be more colors from the `summer palette´. Sleeveless tops/dresses are ok IMO, but I feel a bit more secure, if I have my pashmina somewhere near me ( just in case ) ;)mettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13732534795009852825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-29476714054962916322009-08-05T12:07:22.538-07:002009-08-05T12:07:22.538-07:00All of these sound delightful and a sure way to li...All of these sound delightful and a sure way to lift your spirits. Shaken up, now styled up! Went to that big Bay sale too, in my city, but found nothing. T by Tahari line is fresh and appealing. And you know I will stand and applaud that arm attitude!Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.com