tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post5968502403892286814..comments2024-03-27T19:38:35.757-07:00Comments on Bag and a Beret: Memory with a Karina Dress, and Hat Attack 37!Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06218727738029858422noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-32928228815507239972017-04-25T14:37:44.482-07:002017-04-25T14:37:44.482-07:00You are a styling genius! I can't think of any...You are a styling genius! I can't think of anyone else who could come up with such inventive and varied ways to style this dress. It's very hard to pick a favourite so I'll have to go with two - the student/casual look and the ooh la la. I'm trying to think of different ways to wear my Karina dress now!<br /><br />Emma xxx<br />www.style-splash.comstylesplash@live.co.ukhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00453826217912541561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-13327461909690059162016-08-25T02:16:15.917-07:002016-08-25T02:16:15.917-07:00You did it again, gal! Amazing creativity and styl...You did it again, gal! Amazing creativity and style eye and theatrical guts shown here!Anjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13150942046706737589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-62521699822376306882016-08-23T21:51:17.809-07:002016-08-23T21:51:17.809-07:00Back from holidays and the absence of the internet...Back from holidays and the absence of the internet, I LOVE the punk style and the very elegant first one with the gorgeous little acorn hat - and THE SHOES!! One dress becomes many outfits. xxElizabeth g.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08701073937645312469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-51586875291156241642016-08-18T00:23:50.440-07:002016-08-18T00:23:50.440-07:00the dress of impossible fertility hahahahathe dress of impossible fertility hahahahaNo Fear of Fashionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10999161414598296313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-55979733537654544872016-08-17T14:13:38.720-07:002016-08-17T14:13:38.720-07:00Sorry mi dear, I have been away for a while and mi...Sorry mi dear, I have been away for a while and missed this! I adore the ways you styled it (plus snooty expressions extraordinaire!!!) It is a really versatile dress as aptly proved here!Kezziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15705356707599121605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-75284887893144771842016-08-17T09:43:56.988-07:002016-08-17T09:43:56.988-07:00Oh, I was happy to join your Hat Attack, Judith! I...Oh, I was happy to join your Hat Attack, Judith! I tried to put another hat photo on your linkup but you only get one per URL. Hahaha. These hats are treasures and it was great fun to wear them with outfits deserving of them. Thanks, Judith. xoMelaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06218727738029858422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-14649048400416272692016-08-17T09:42:27.047-07:002016-08-17T09:42:27.047-07:00Yes, more pay more pay. Hahaha. It's like we s...Yes, more pay more pay. Hahaha. It's like we say, wouldn't it be great if... Ah well. It was the connection to my wrecked-up dress and Anne's post and seeing these dresses on Suzanne and Patti (maybe others too...) that made me eager to try a dress. I'm so glad I did. It's stuffed into a little bag and I know that when I want to wear it next, no wrinkles!Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06218727738029858422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-74619625103213058692016-08-17T09:39:17.848-07:002016-08-17T09:39:17.848-07:00Oh yes, I quite agree with your man substitution s...Oh yes, I quite agree with your man substitution suggestion. Definitely! Jean Reno, ooooh!! And your references to HBC and VW, oh yes, I love that too. Thanks for this wonderful comment.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06218727738029858422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-25778354434634664502016-08-17T09:37:31.735-07:002016-08-17T09:37:31.735-07:00Playing dress-up, I love doing that, especially wh...Playing dress-up, I love doing that, especially when I get to wear things I haven't worn in a while. I just hate cleaning up afterwards. Heh. Yup, fun. Too bad you couldn't join me!Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06218727738029858422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-70013490006160941202016-08-17T09:36:07.861-07:002016-08-17T09:36:07.861-07:00Make sure you wash the socks first. Nobody wants t...Make sure you wash the socks first. Nobody wants to have stinky shoulders. Heh. Well, you can try the drapey thing. I just stumbled on it and liked it. I hope it works! Thanks always. Mwah.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06218727738029858422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-59677317561937166132016-08-17T09:34:30.195-07:002016-08-17T09:34:30.195-07:00Why isn't the Student showing up? Is it becaus...Why isn't the Student showing up? Is it because I'm naked except with the dress draped around my neck and I'm smoking with one hand and carrying a bottle in the other? Why would Blogger have a problem with that? Heh. Yes, I believe your definition of SEO is the right one. Hahaha. Thanks, Val!Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06218727738029858422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-17213697359527169662016-08-17T09:32:50.707-07:002016-08-17T09:32:50.707-07:00Thank you, Linda.Thank you, Linda.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06218727738029858422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-76288839475677881322016-08-17T09:32:38.935-07:002016-08-17T09:32:38.935-07:00Thanks, Marilee, because I do have so many sides. ...Thanks, Marilee, because I do have so many sides. I'm glad you see them. Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06218727738029858422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-7059907671549592182016-08-17T09:31:33.793-07:002016-08-17T09:31:33.793-07:00Thanks for visiting and commenting - and for your ...Thanks for visiting and commenting - and for your invitation. I'm afraid that for the time being I limit myself to just a handful of long-time linkups. I'll remember you though if I feel like getting out more!Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06218727738029858422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-14671805308350604702016-08-17T09:29:53.079-07:002016-08-17T09:29:53.079-07:00Yes, this dress is a workhorse. Thanks for droppin...Yes, this dress is a workhorse. Thanks for dropping by!Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06218727738029858422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-90661731567668313692016-08-17T09:29:33.727-07:002016-08-17T09:29:33.727-07:00Hahaha!!! I would take photos if you did that. But...Hahaha!!! I would take photos if you did that. But I doubt you would achieve the effect you are hoping(?) for... Heh. The dress of impossible fertility shall be its nickname. Thanks, Greetje.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06218727738029858422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-32269690906428584532016-08-17T09:28:03.223-07:002016-08-17T09:28:03.223-07:00Oh yeah, a crown, hahaha!! Perfect. Oh yeah, a crown, hahaha!! Perfect. Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06218727738029858422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-54236816230882259632016-08-17T09:27:32.406-07:002016-08-17T09:27:32.406-07:00It's the hat that puts this style over the top...It's the hat that puts this style over the top, this lovely hat - not something I can just throw on with anything... Thanks, pao!Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06218727738029858422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-44077813209750397702016-08-17T09:26:38.953-07:002016-08-17T09:26:38.953-07:00Ah, oui oui. Merci.Ah, oui oui. Merci.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06218727738029858422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-13512128767471506652016-08-17T09:26:15.875-07:002016-08-17T09:26:15.875-07:00Thank you, Jill! This is a great dress. Oh yes, I ...Thank you, Jill! This is a great dress. Oh yes, I am ready to be employed, hahaha!! But there are so many brilliant photos of women wearing this dress I'm out of a job before I even begin. Heh. Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06218727738029858422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-86925809648391994592016-08-17T09:24:32.151-07:002016-08-17T09:24:32.151-07:00Yes, this is a good, solid dress, ready to be styl...Yes, this is a good, solid dress, ready to be styled in as many ways as an imagination can take her. And easy care - no wrinkles. Thanks, Anna.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06218727738029858422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-47346747022350069042016-08-17T09:22:53.577-07:002016-08-17T09:22:53.577-07:00Forties magazines - ooooh, how wonderful. I didn&#...Forties magazines - ooooh, how wonderful. I didn't wear the drapey style outside so I'm not sure yet how long the dress will stay in place, but knowing I can do it means there must be a way to make it stay put. Thanks for dropping by!Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06218727738029858422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-27752797711536202862016-08-17T09:20:47.088-07:002016-08-17T09:20:47.088-07:00You were definitely a big inspiration behind this ...You were definitely a big inspiration behind this Karina dress, Patti. You wear them so well! Any dress that can hold its own with and without adornment is a winner. And NO IRONING! Thanks, Patti.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06218727738029858422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-44762216649144254162016-08-17T09:18:52.144-07:002016-08-17T09:18:52.144-07:00I love that you love the punk look. It was fun to ...I love that you love the punk look. It was fun to wear, but after a while I get tired of the jangling sound all the time. Hahaha. Thanks for your comment, Bobbi.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06218727738029858422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-62081842433719013072016-08-17T09:16:56.402-07:002016-08-17T09:16:56.402-07:00Oh yes, Hollie, I knew you'd know what this is...Oh yes, Hollie, I knew you'd know what this is. I found this on the $5 rack at My Sister's Closet - maybe from a wedding dress at one time? I knew it would come in handy sometime (?!) and it has. Heh. You rock my world too, woman.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06218727738029858422noreply@blogger.com