tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post252648551103751668..comments2024-03-22T10:18:25.233+01:00Comments on ParisDailyPhoto: No age limit to pay attention to your looks!Eric@ParisDailyPhotohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07945292068472619659noreply@blogger.comBlogger66125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-17537764303042752362008-10-11T15:16:00.000+02:002008-10-11T15:16:00.000+02:00But before you even open your mouth, you're judged...But before you even open your mouth, you're judged by how you look. Doesn't matter where you are. It's just life. Humans can't help it. Without actively thinking about it, their brains have determined if you're rich or poor or middle-class, whether you're male or female, and what your style is. Especially if you're different from them.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15100023167123234673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-38479750535470957662008-09-26T13:07:00.000+02:002008-09-26T13:07:00.000+02:00Look at that style!www.bryansoderlind.comLook at that style!<BR/>www.bryansoderlind.comUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16794820808924661977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-56418526853823501462008-09-17T06:43:00.000+02:002008-09-17T06:43:00.000+02:00The older lady is definetly well dressed, there's ...The older lady is definetly well dressed, there's not many older ladies here in Aus that dress like that...not that I've seen anyway! =)Geckohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14869977105238208893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-34286064682109303732008-09-12T02:37:00.000+02:002008-09-12T02:37:00.000+02:00I don't know if anybody commented on that yet, but...I don't know if anybody commented on that yet, but here they say "don't judge a book by its cover" rather than <I>Les Habits ne font pas le moine.</I> Regardless of what people say, in both countries, I might add, people just don't apply the principle. <BR/><BR/>Example: I see a huge difference when I dress "casually" and when I don't, in the way people respond to me, even here in California which by French standards is already extremely casual.<BR/><BR/>When I went to Rome, a couple of years ago, I noticed something else, too. Older women, there, dress very well, put make up on, and try to appear "sexy", and in most instances, I would say they do a pretty good job at that (I won't even comment about Paris). Here in the States (or in California, at least) it is, regretably quite different.Tomate Farciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12102741033638005250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-75214110135168005082008-09-11T23:16:00.000+02:002008-09-11T23:16:00.000+02:00Awww, glad I could bring a smile to most everyone'...Awww, glad I could bring a smile to most everyone's day. I'm soooo sorry to hear about suzy's kids teacher, though! And you're welcome Coltrane. Yeah, my 7th grade english teacher had a HUGE impact on my life. Sounds like your teacher and he had a lot in common. And I just saw my 9th grade math teacher last night. She's retired from teaching but staying active at my local grocery store. I'm always happy to pop in for a few things and have a talk with her. Dang! I just lost my train of thought. My brain is going "would you stop babbling on PDP and get to yoga already? You've put it off long enough today!!!" Can't argue with my own brain, I suppose!Sashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05231958721986979723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-35067609586448976182008-09-11T23:07:00.000+02:002008-09-11T23:07:00.000+02:00soosha -- I love to hear that someone had a really...soosha -- I love to hear that someone had a really good day. Thanks for sharing.<BR/>My daughters had some terrific teachers—and have since become friends with a few of the people who taught them in high school (which I think says something positive about all the parties involved).<BR/>I could never have taken the kids to school wearing my pj's—I took them on the subway!Alexahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03620873522996260383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-34194117906678512692008-09-11T22:31:00.000+02:002008-09-11T22:31:00.000+02:00And someone good at living teaches salvation!And someone good at living teaches salvation!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-25528772347277983092008-09-11T22:06:00.000+02:002008-09-11T22:06:00.000+02:00You won at casino?! How lucky you are..."Unless it...You won at casino?! How lucky you are...<BR/><BR/>"Unless it's a good looking man wearing a well tailored uniform of importance"<BR/>Servicemen, judges, lawyers...AHHHHH LOL <BR/>(Some) Teachers are hot too. The power Soosha, the power...<BR/><BR/>Nothing better in the world than a great teacher, that's so true. A good teacher saves lives.guillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11367207273165799146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-10256270030719981602008-09-11T22:01:00.000+02:002008-09-11T22:01:00.000+02:00Soosha...THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU. One of my ...Soosha...THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU. One of my favorite teachers was my 6th grade English teacher (he too loved Groucho Marx). Go figure! He constantly pushed us to our limits but he was genuine and cared and we knew it. He could also put you in your place...which we often needed. Nevertheless, we knew he cared enough about us to laugh and to sometimes get angry. When I joined the speech club the next year, we worked together a lot on rhetorical devices and conveying through the spoken word. I was never so nervous in my life to give that first speech, but via repetitions (many many speeches) and a good guide, it eventually got easier. He was one of the major influences (and I've had many excellent teachers) in my approach to working with students of all ages. <BR/><BR/>Glad you had a great meeting with Owen's teachers. It means a lot to us teachers when parents do take an interest and actually come to PT conferences. Sorry to ramble on, but you caught me at the end of my day of teaching. I've got to go and clean out an office at the university now. May not get around to GF today so bon chance all! Ciao!Coltrane_liveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11449241394346466734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-20876463924746195852008-09-11T21:38:00.000+02:002008-09-11T21:38:00.000+02:00*were as SAD as I*were as SAD as I♥ E.T. Suzy ♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/04573215118946859329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-62832632970992692302008-09-11T21:37:00.000+02:002008-09-11T21:37:00.000+02:00soosha_q, NO! I think we need an intervention.Love...soosha_q, NO! I think we need an intervention.<BR/><BR/>Lovely, and very true, sentiment about great teachers though. My baby's new 3rd grade teacher was laid-off only one week into the new school year. I think the other parents were as said as I was because they all got dressed that morning to say goodbye to her. :)♥ E.T. Suzy ♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/04573215118946859329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-30754736926097834922008-09-11T21:28:00.000+02:002008-09-11T21:28:00.000+02:00Oh, I guess I should probably warn you, poor Coltr...Oh, I guess I should probably warn you, poor Coltrane! I'm in a very playful mood today because of my recent spat of good luck. Yesterday I won enough at the casino to treat my best friend to a nice dinner and then today had a great meeting with Owen's teachers and father and we've got an excellent plan in progress for helping him have the best year possible. I love how much his teachers adore him and want to help him. There is nothing better in the world than a great teacher!!!Sashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05231958721986979723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-86281686166201470162008-09-11T21:24:00.000+02:002008-09-11T21:24:00.000+02:00Well, I do have some cute jammies! But no, I defi...Well, I do have some cute jammies! But no, I definitely don't go wearing them to drop him off daily. Actually, I feel sloppily dressed when I drop him off wearing my workout clothes because I'm heading to the gym!<BR/><BR/>And yes, you can NOT beat a good looking man wearing a well tailored suit. Unless it's a good looking man wearing a well tailored uniform of importance, such as a police officer, fireman, or sexy english teacher uniform!!! ;oPSashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05231958721986979723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-32096225601258846832008-09-11T20:51:00.000+02:002008-09-11T20:51:00.000+02:00Ok Soosha, but your story was an exception, right?...Ok Soosha, but your story was an exception, right? I know that you don't do that on purpose ;)<BR/>BTW I'm with you about men wearing scarves...but it's nothing compared to men wearing...suits!! Oh Gosh!LOOOOLguillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11367207273165799146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-48905951503738345532008-09-11T20:30:00.000+02:002008-09-11T20:30:00.000+02:00Hey now, guille, I've worn my jimjams when droppin...Hey now, guille, I've worn my jimjams when dropping Owen off at school before. Sometimes you and your kid both oversleep and all you have time to do is force them to eat their breakfast before rushing out the door!!!Sashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05231958721986979723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-13826431034913143312008-09-11T18:04:00.000+02:002008-09-11T18:04:00.000+02:00Guille: right. I should clarify! "Just anything" f...Guille: right. I should clarify! "Just anything" for me would have been jeans, a t-shirt and a pair of boots. A daily uniform, not very interesting.Petrea Burchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13043950465171821852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-26525420044378653602008-09-11T17:45:00.000+02:002008-09-11T17:45:00.000+02:00Sneakers and tracksuit: NAIL THEM UP! I accept the...Sneakers and tracksuit: NAIL THEM UP! I accept them only if they are worn by sportive people, running for example. I know, I'm a little bit sectarian LOL. But even in private I think that's an attempt to fashion. And soooo anti sexy.<BR/>One will never see me with this kind of clothes (since I don't jog!).<BR/><BR/>It often happens in France too, to see people wearing their pajamas in the bakery or at school when they drop their children...yeah, awful. It also happens to see grandmothers with their curlers! (but THAT's funny).<BR/><BR/>Actually I'm tough, everyone is free to wear as he/she wants. But it hurts my taste. LOL<BR/><BR/>"Tous les goûts sont dans la nature" as we say in French.<BR/><BR/>Petrea: "in just anything"?!! LOLguillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11367207273165799146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-71563727301020168792008-09-11T17:13:00.000+02:002008-09-11T17:13:00.000+02:00In LA you see a lot of women trying to look like w...In LA you see a lot of women trying to look like what they see in magazines, which means they're all wearing the same thing. Walk down any street, eat in any restaurant and you'll see women wearing similar tops, pants, shoes, hair, make-up. They're all dressed alike.<BR/><BR/>What I liked about Paris was the people were well-dressed, but each person had their own style. They weren't trying to imitate anybody. This, in the world's fashion capital! As Katie mentioned, the girl on the right is wearing what I would think of as 80's leggings. The lady on the left is wearing a classic outfit, clothes that never go out of style. Both outfits look good on their particular wearer (might not look so good reversed!).<BR/><BR/>I used to leave the house in just anything unless I had an interview. Now I take more care, I enjoy clothes more. Make-up's less important, whatever makes you feel good. Too much is unattractive, that's my philosophy.<BR/><BR/>But first thing in the morning on my own quiet street, I walk the dog in a baggy sweater and stretch pants. Tant pis.Petrea Burchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13043950465171821852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-19529825838357229712008-09-11T15:49:00.000+02:002008-09-11T15:49:00.000+02:00Guys wearing scarves are definitely "in" these day...Guys wearing scarves are definitely "in" these day. I think it's a wonderful look, but not one that everyone can pull off. I imagine Coltrane could, though.<BR/><BR/>This post makes me miss my grandma!Sashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05231958721986979723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-63380319540110005612008-09-11T14:24:00.000+02:002008-09-11T14:24:00.000+02:00Interesting post...Miss Marple and Joan Jett won't...Interesting post...<BR/><BR/>Miss Marple and Joan Jett won't get mad with me if I say that they look being simple like what is seen in the picture.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-76241730713585125582008-09-11T13:30:00.000+02:002008-09-11T13:30:00.000+02:00Eric - I like how the contrast extends to color to...Eric - I like how the contrast extends to color too. Even their hair is an accessory that compliments their look. Noth of these women show that they have a plan for the day.Anne Reeveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09605141876718747410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-69105976720520896452008-09-11T12:29:00.000+02:002008-09-11T12:29:00.000+02:00Eric - I've seen that older woman in the Lux Garde...Eric - I've seen that older woman in the Lux Gardens! I imagine she lives in an elegant nearby apartment. Then again, she may live in a tiny studio but still fare una buona faccia (make a good face - not sure how you say it in French). <BR/><BR/>I never dress like a fashion plate, but I have had people speak to me in French, even ask directions, in Paris because (i) I don't wear sneakers (ii) I carry a handbag rather than a backpack (iii) I sometimes wear a skirt, not jeans. <BR/><BR/>At first I was aghast at the thought that people get around in their PYJAMAS! (I have never seen that) but then remembered elderly people in Japan often get about in a yukata (robe-like garment usually worn at baths)Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06459567597804197579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-18124884933399360662008-09-11T10:11:00.000+02:002008-09-11T10:11:00.000+02:00ColtraneTies to Coltrane? Oh no, not another one f...Coltrane<BR/><BR/>Ties to Coltrane? Oh no, not another one falling for your charms???!!!Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06482335102412437745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-38171851663140026202008-09-11T10:07:00.000+02:002008-09-11T10:07:00.000+02:00USelaine Americans can be spotted here too wearing...USelaine <BR/>Americans can be spotted here too wearing their very white trainers. Brazilians are even worse as they add a pair of track suit buttons to go with their obviously new shoes and in case you didn't notice the outfit they ensure that they speak very loud so everyone can pay attention!<BR/><BR/>Virginia<BR/>You should ask Petrea what to wear. She has extremely good taste in clothing. In her last trip to Paris she just blended in. For you to have an idea how efficient she was in choosing her outfits, Guille called her Parisian Lady... I guess it can't get better than that.<BR/><BR/>Eric<BR/>I'm generalizing here but French people tend to appreciate beauty in most areas including Archtecture, Gastronomy, Literature and lately, unfortunately, even in footbal.Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06482335102412437745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-82931086380710157342008-09-11T09:02:00.000+02:002008-09-11T09:02:00.000+02:00Nice post on 'fashion sense'. When I was in Europe...Nice post on 'fashion sense'. When I was in Europe last year, I noticed that people in different countries take to winter clothing differently. And the differences can be vast!<BR/><BR/>In Germany and Austria, it was common to see people wearing thick (colourful) windbreakers without paying much attention to whether they look like fashion disasters.<BR/><BR/>In France and Italy, it was the exact opposite. Women in Rome had their mink coats out as early as November, strutting down the streets confidently. And in Paris, the preferred colour was classic black. No colourful Sesame Street windbreakers!<BR/><BR/>Hmmm...photolicioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913307926304926521noreply@blogger.com