tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post7875777133015086674..comments2024-03-27T19:38:35.757-07:00Comments on Bag and a Beret: Remedy for too much patternMelaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06218727738029858422noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-23423161734032963462012-07-19T07:44:34.459-07:002012-07-19T07:44:34.459-07:00That is so AWESOME about the Baron Gallery and the...That is so AWESOME about the Baron Gallery and the art critic! So, so exciting! :-D I simply love that last photo. The pose and the way the outfit looks is just beautiful.Style Mentor™https://www.blogger.com/profile/11973763500897686154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-67828530219678556212012-07-15T14:56:23.466-07:002012-07-15T14:56:23.466-07:00I really like this combination!
I read the articl...I really like this combination! <br />I read the article about your work and I wish I could be there to see it too.. sounds incredibly fascinating.Mrs. Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13483179501424700390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-35384236805044072352012-07-14T01:34:25.600-07:002012-07-14T01:34:25.600-07:00What a great article..and I love the photo to go a...What a great article..and I love the photo to go along with it! :D And I think it goes without saying, I love the beautiful satin top, over a fantastic maxi. Beret brings me joy. :)Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05870598158428288751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-79672179184417946532012-07-12T09:37:58.010-07:002012-07-12T09:37:58.010-07:00Hi Mélanie!
I have missed this post!
Very, very i...Hi Mélanie!<br /><br />I have missed this post!<br />Very, very imaginative outfit! love it<br />I love that you mix everything up and end up coherent! i guess you paint like you dress or you dress like you paint???:)<br />Congrats for all that is happening to you, you deserve everything coming to you - you are so great!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02362016707885334020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-69899894778965479712012-07-12T06:40:02.960-07:002012-07-12T06:40:02.960-07:00Just refreshing and rockin' up here - in any w...Just refreshing and rockin' up here - in any way high flying. The whole package fits like a glove - the story, the time, the art and the brain. No more words needed. It's not a coincidence, that you've met Dr. Paul Swingle. Keep on - I'll be watching the gain.TTnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-63644156328162434332012-07-11T16:26:21.492-07:002012-07-11T16:26:21.492-07:00I love the mixed prints and the contrast on the re...I love the mixed prints and the contrast on the red and black. You look beautiful! Great write up too you should be very proud of yourself!<br />XXOO<br />KristaKristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00350442910321860733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-76284825775507301782012-07-11T07:08:26.173-07:002012-07-11T07:08:26.173-07:00the floral print is lovely on you :)
kisses A.the floral print is lovely on you :)<br /><br /><br />kisses A.anton belardohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01425175857748798659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-45703706139945702302012-07-11T06:41:02.335-07:002012-07-11T06:41:02.335-07:00Congratulations on your successful talk!Congratulations on your successful talk!Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02078901495017414649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-37210526867823270952012-07-11T06:16:12.099-07:002012-07-11T06:16:12.099-07:00This is some serious "Flower Power"! Ex...This is some serious "Flower Power"! Excellent idea to reign it in with the red chinese style jacket. I really enjoyed reading the review of your talk - the combination of "Playful and Serious" definitely is evident in your blog.Forest City Fashionistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04428940427287921203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-16508226617169811652012-07-10T23:05:40.371-07:002012-07-10T23:05:40.371-07:00Hia, I just wanna say thanks for visiting my blog ...Hia, I just wanna say thanks for visiting my blog and leaving a comment, I really appreciate it! :) I have never thought of balancing a print with another print, what a great idea! :)Monica - Colour makes peoplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12256425455770972840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-84260880148958194292012-07-10T21:33:14.188-07:002012-07-10T21:33:14.188-07:00Melanie: You find the best clothes. Especially lik...Melanie: You find the best clothes. Especially like the print on the dress - the flowers kind of glow. The reviewer I think did capture your spirit - you do seem free, at ease and yet serious - it must show in your art.Nardahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17037771797433146571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-15618442826686660892012-07-10T16:41:19.969-07:002012-07-10T16:41:19.969-07:00Brilliant layering. Diluting an overall print lik...Brilliant layering. Diluting an overall print like that with another printed piece is such a good technique. The slightly-high belt and "framing" technique of the hat and shoes works perfectly here.<br /><br />I'm glad Grushenka is getting a workout. Would love to see the Muu-muu, or did I miss it somehow? I'm also on my way to visit your link now. I think the comments above referenced "playful work by a serious artist"? I'm there!!Jean at www.drossintogold.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01089424590056521268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-33599987594230557732012-07-10T14:10:28.178-07:002012-07-10T14:10:28.178-07:00I love how you paired two prints that are hard to ...I love how you paired two prints that are hard to style & made it your own..you look great!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04491048283042921872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-19216784091332826852012-07-10T14:08:11.331-07:002012-07-10T14:08:11.331-07:00oooh that's a good review! Polymorphoic sounds...oooh that's a good review! Polymorphoic sounds like a skin condition - oh wait - polymorphic light eruption! I love this whole look, you tend to look fantastic in anything though, except those lips.Miss Simmonds Sayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15655954003085670507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-26294427321412945152012-07-10T12:08:09.850-07:002012-07-10T12:08:09.850-07:00Ha, somehow it all works! I agree with Vix, would ...Ha, somehow it all works! I agree with Vix, would have loved a before photo of the dress. "Polymorphic" sound like a sickness. "My life was wonderful, until I caught polymorphic"thorne garnethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11218549973143619062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-42760722533316332052012-07-10T09:38:36.374-07:002012-07-10T09:38:36.374-07:00I used to have a polymorphic-blend scarf, I hated ...I used to have a polymorphic-blend scarf, I hated the print but the name sold it to me. <br />That maxi is divine, I'd loved to have seen the satin frill, some 1970s accoutrements definitely need a 2012 remake and that dress is perfect as it is, let the florals & the beret and the Chinese satin top do all the work for you. You could never be invisible.<br />Off to read your review! xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-91559289818493040792012-07-10T09:19:12.572-07:002012-07-10T09:19:12.572-07:00I love the words used to describe in the article.....I love the words used to describe in the article... "joyous, playful, dancing, serious". These are the adjectives and mood conjured from painting, drawing, to fashion. They're delightful and intelligent.<br />The kimono is an unexpected, but wonderful choice for the floral dress. You always surprise and then make me sit back and go "ahhhhhhhhh, of course". Your vision so exceeds my own...so it's enlightening to be allowed into your world a bit through your fashionable creations.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00733506378522968525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-66403310197178982772012-07-10T04:01:17.766-07:002012-07-10T04:01:17.766-07:00Brilliant! Though I am wondering what will become ...Brilliant! Though I am wondering what will become of those pink ruffles? I hope they don't start wandering the streets looking for a place to add fashion flare!DearHelenHartmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01191525904664350294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-87125648751187662562012-07-10T02:50:50.045-07:002012-07-10T02:50:50.045-07:00Melanie, You're a star! Congratulations on the...Melanie, You're a star! Congratulations on the write up.<br />Who would think to pair an Oriental top with an already floral patterned maxi and have it look fabulous - only you.Style Agent 909https://www.blogger.com/profile/01900026888364291557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-83294579697774521062012-07-10T01:50:08.014-07:002012-07-10T01:50:08.014-07:00I think the fabric of which you speak may be Crimp...I think the fabric of which you speak may be Crimplene! I love it (got a Crimplene maxi skirt on today) as it's so low maintenance, keeps its shape, dries fast, and the colours never seem to fade. <br />I love the floral frock (I might even have been tempted to keep the ruffles!) and styling it with the black top and red Cheongsam shirt is brilliant. Makes it more you.<br />Great review - playful intelligence is a good way to describe your approach to art - and getting dressed! xxxxCurtisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10362184504889147455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-29535766685045175722012-07-10T01:16:22.427-07:002012-07-10T01:16:22.427-07:00Such a creative fun outfit again Melanie. You alwa...Such a creative fun outfit again Melanie. You always surprise me with your outfits! You look amazing.sylvia @ 40PlusStylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07114803623596767298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-21453442028905211712012-07-10T00:52:13.126-07:002012-07-10T00:52:13.126-07:00Oh I want to be in a bubble of safety and goodness...Oh I want to be in a bubble of safety and goodness. <br />You have inspired me beautiful Melanie, I wore two dresses on Friday and thought of you.<br />This floral sweetie is perfect and I love the red with it.<br />Love vtwo squirrelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06505995515859299458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-17304572290055239892012-07-09T22:31:56.306-07:002012-07-09T22:31:56.306-07:00More is definitely more! I love these kimono tops....More is definitely more! I love these kimono tops. I had one years ago and don't remember what happened to it. I do need another one and now have even more ideas on how to style them. It really works this way. I love that pose in the top photo too!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-52236073103398470772012-07-09T20:46:15.344-07:002012-07-09T20:46:15.344-07:00Brava - 'playful works by a serious painter.&#...Brava - 'playful works by a serious painter.' Just as with your outfits! Your playfulness delights, surprises and inspires me. The combinations you create and the poses that you display. Everything with the eye of an artist.The Style Cronehttp://stylerone.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-43915873918182330902012-07-09T19:26:42.022-07:002012-07-09T19:26:42.022-07:00Even if you weren't a brilliant renowned artis...Even if you weren't a brilliant renowned artist, I'd still love to have tea with you, and a peep at your studio. And your closet.<br /><br />That wasn't too stalkerish was it?...The Goodwill Fangirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05845712888337339929noreply@blogger.com