tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post1827638749254065765..comments2023-10-11T04:09:53.564-07:00Comments on materfamilias writes: paris stealth style,materfamiliashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-12962534794255734242011-04-01T11:41:30.389-07:002011-04-01T11:41:30.389-07:00Susan: It's true -- in fact, I'd say it...Susan: It's true -- in fact, I'd say it's a question of doing more with less.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-26990815994354055102011-04-01T09:53:55.857-07:002011-04-01T09:53:55.857-07:00Wonderful photos. It's nice to know that Paris...Wonderful photos. It's nice to know that Parisian style is not complicated.Susan Tinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11900811284963063686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-10487063650777113822011-04-01T09:16:59.976-07:002011-04-01T09:16:59.976-07:00Jane M: Like you, I'm glad to have what I cons...Jane M: Like you, I'm glad to have what I consider a broader palette, but I enjoy watching what can be done in a tighter range. It forces my eye to be more attuned to subtlety, I think. And, as you suggest, colour isn't precluded but used more judiciously.<br />Duchesse: Exactly so. And when they do wear those colours (and today I was noticing the exceptions that proved my rules), they do so with a confidence that does away with any sense of demanding they be looked at. There's not so much obvious attention-seeking.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-20520297139500398022011-04-01T09:12:17.371-07:002011-04-01T09:12:17.371-07:00Pseu: Yes, that's my impression as well, altho...Pseu: Yes, that's my impression as well, although since we usually come in the late spring/early summer, we've previously since Parisian style at its more relaxed and more colourful. Still, as you say, consistent elements . . . <br />Anonymous: We were in the Marais yesterday, but I don't know that museum -- I'll put it on the list. We're planning a few more visits back (Pater's not yet had his fill of falafel!) <br />and yes, to both Anons and Lesley and Patricia . . . it was Woody AND the young bride he went a bit wacko over ;-)<br />Lisa: What I meant about the shoulders was not that they're still the same exaggerated ones of the Balenciaga version, but just as you pointed out in your post, a gentle nod to that glorious but exaggerated shape. These I'm seeing are classic, discreet, but just a touch of gathering at the shoulder, very nicely tailored.<br />Terri: Aren't they great?! I'm so pleased when I see young women enjoying their possibilities, spreading their wings.<br />Alison: I do rather miss the FTW attitude and it will be a welcome antidote in a few weeks (although we'll miss having a glass with you!). I love Paris but constantly remind myself to resist some of its insistences. And of course it reminds me as well -- it's full of contradictions if one only looks past certain arrondissements.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-51588818062659443412011-04-01T07:44:20.436-07:002011-04-01T07:44:20.436-07:00A wonderful summary! Should answer the question so...A wonderful summary! Should answer the question some women ask: "How do I not look like a tourist?" I love the quiet unusual neutrals (and the classics like navy). In my experience French women do wear colour... at sunny, hot holiday locations :) and I have seen the occasional periwinkle coat.Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-20007059329309544972011-04-01T07:39:18.490-07:002011-04-01T07:39:18.490-07:00Thanks for posting these enjoyable pictures. I wo...Thanks for posting these enjoyable pictures. I would never even notice a celebrity, too busy checking out the shoes and clothes. But it does make me glad at times to be an American and have color in my wardrobe. My beautiful suburban French neighbor always wears color but always in a simple sweater, dress or blouse, never head to toe. And yes, the hair is casual but always trimmed perfectly.Jane Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10236298438179825569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-26091431728377745252011-04-01T01:31:19.925-07:002011-04-01T01:31:19.925-07:00Too easy Woody Allen!!
I love the idea of those gi...Too easy Woody Allen!!<br />I love the idea of those girls playing around with their camera, I love how confident girls are today, I would have really struggled at their age to do something like that. <br />I love your photographs but they do only serve to remind me why London is better, after the 50th ubiquitous chic ensemble do you not ache for a bit of WTF? Seriously!indigo16https://www.blogger.com/profile/16982477144454205765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-24572972085357671692011-03-31T21:57:52.455-07:002011-03-31T21:57:52.455-07:00I'm so glad you included the photos of the two...I'm so glad you included the photos of the two young women doing a photo shoot, no matter what women of a certain age are wearing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-53708940919348165532011-03-31T15:29:48.556-07:002011-03-31T15:29:48.556-07:00And hooray for the good haircuts. I am interested ...And hooray for the good haircuts. I am interested to hear that you are still seeing jackets with a bit of something something on the shoulder. It looks as though your good weather continues.LPChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209861350905135093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-28083374513180743792011-03-31T14:02:21.253-07:002011-03-31T14:02:21.253-07:00Lovely photos Mater. The lady in the third photo ...Lovely photos Mater. The lady in the third photo (blonde ponytail) almost looks like she could be Mai Tai, she of the lovely scarves and delicious bags. <br /><br />I had no idea about the celebrity, but having read the guesses above, yes, it could be Woody. What fun! P.Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05504513116873595049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-23912323735398562572011-03-31T12:53:37.639-07:002011-03-31T12:53:37.639-07:00Exactly what I thought! Woody!! Oh you lucky lady!...Exactly what I thought! Woody!! Oh you lucky lady! I love Woody Allen and his films. Though he did go a bit wacko with his young bride, I still love him!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-76115335941355169052011-03-31T12:27:28.470-07:002011-03-31T12:27:28.470-07:00Definitely Woody!Definitely Woody!Lesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13498909370147354617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-86428092744779060722011-03-31T11:55:49.139-07:002011-03-31T11:55:49.139-07:00Not Woody????
Love the photos - you're making ...Not Woody????<br />Love the photos - you're making me wish so much for my next trip to Paris. If you've time, do visit the Cognacq Jay museum in the Marais - it's a gem.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-3379586676043852812011-03-31T11:42:11.888-07:002011-03-31T11:42:11.888-07:00I'm taking a totally wild guess on the guy, ba...I'm taking a totally wild guess on the guy, based on the shape of his jaw...Chevy Chase? (On our last trip, I ended up at Cafe Flore sitting at a table next to Nate Berkus and a friend. He could tell I recognized him, and way gracious enough to smile and say "hi." Nate Berkus is an American celebrity interior designer.)<br /><br />Thanks SO much for snapping and posting all of these pictures. From year to year, I can see the basic elements of Parisian style stay the same (dark neutrals, clean lines, good fit) even if the accent colors or prints (marinière stripes, yay!) may be tweaked from season to season.Susan Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16005855250089328310noreply@blogger.com