tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post1832271798870415673..comments2024-03-27T19:38:35.757-07:00Comments on Bag and a Beret: It's Hitchcock in 3D!Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06218727738029858422noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-53708142058723676812012-04-09T10:12:51.235-07:002012-04-09T10:12:51.235-07:00You have some of the most incredible ideas and I a...You have some of the most incredible ideas and I always love the backdrops. I'm inspired.Crazy RAvens Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13899701743108985403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-9571605365827455372012-04-06T00:54:57.556-07:002012-04-06T00:54:57.556-07:00Thanks for your comment! I just started pattern mi...Thanks for your comment! I just started pattern mixing in earnest a couple of months ago - why not, I thought - it opens the door to so many new, interesting possibilities. Wearing the outfit with confidence also helps. I know you can do that well! I'm really happy I inspired you and I hope you have fun.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06218727738029858422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-59355329884092068412012-04-05T23:09:24.192-07:002012-04-05T23:09:24.192-07:00"If you stare at the coat and skirt together ..."If you stare at the coat and skirt together long enough, kind of cross your eyes a little bit, you will see a 3D image of Alfred Hitchcock! It's uncanny!" <--- I just LOL'd. Think middle of the night, quiet house, and then: my cackle. I don't care if I woke anyone, it was well worth it. <br /><br />You have this amazing ability to mix patterns and have it look absolutely incredible. It's a gift. One I've always wanted. I should experiment. You have inspired me. :D<br /><br />Your smile is beautiful!Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05870598158428288751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-358411903801659282012-04-04T10:20:51.488-07:002012-04-04T10:20:51.488-07:00This outfit is straight from Vogue!! so arsty and ...This outfit is straight from Vogue!! so arsty and eye catching! You always create unique and gorgeous looks, and always have such sweet comments for my blog! Thanks you!!:-) Hope you are having a wonderful day!<br />-Jyoti<br /><a href="http://style-delights.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Style-Delights Blog</a><br /><a href="https://twitter.com/#!/styledelights" rel="nofollow">Let's Twitter Together</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Style-Delights/205377829473788" rel="nofollow">Friend and Fan on Facebook</a>Style-Delightshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09731936812899589404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-65073319030528149232012-04-03T03:35:02.994-07:002012-04-03T03:35:02.994-07:00Love love loveeee this outfit... the combination o...Love love loveeee this outfit... the combination on prints is amazingDamar Rivillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02729563903327593014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-5788506217457409452012-03-30T08:51:27.096-07:002012-03-30T08:51:27.096-07:00The framing thoughts are a really good idea. Congr...The framing thoughts are a really good idea. Congratulations!Miss Maplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08864381202412749804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-68471299211532034572012-03-29T09:34:08.309-07:002012-03-29T09:34:08.309-07:00Hi Mélanie,
I love this mix! i used to love orien...Hi Mélanie,<br /><br />I love this mix! i used to love oriental tops,i see them on and off at thrift shops but do not buy them anymore, maybe i should after seeing your fabulous mix of patterns!<br /><br />Lots of love Mélanie<br /><br />Ariane xxxxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02362016707885334020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-78443963925943319112012-03-29T08:25:34.929-07:002012-03-29T08:25:34.929-07:00Great look!
http://kate-fashionschtick-kate.blogsp...Great look!<br />http://kate-fashionschtick-kate.blogspot.comKatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09338047538460387075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-67847910881115199362012-03-28T01:26:50.650-07:002012-03-28T01:26:50.650-07:00Wow(☆。☆)
You look amazing!!Wow(☆。☆)<br />You look amazing!!Malonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08296886643843886460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-87590564313377323232012-03-28T00:14:37.735-07:002012-03-28T00:14:37.735-07:00I'm the same way, Jean! Rest assured, all your...I'm the same way, Jean! Rest assured, all your comments are so welcome!!Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06218727738029858422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-67359245616649106242012-03-28T00:13:14.599-07:002012-03-28T00:13:14.599-07:00Yes, I can just hear me at the Louvre - "And ...Yes, I can just hear me at the Louvre - "And then they put these little red bits in here because doesn't it look great?"... Thanks for that comment!Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06218727738029858422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-6808142942328978822012-03-28T00:11:17.101-07:002012-03-28T00:11:17.101-07:00I only knew men who could do those magic eye trick...I only knew men who could do those magic eye tricks and I was convinced it was a stupid conspiracy - it made me so mad. I tried and tried. One day I decided to be all manly and I tried to COMPLETELY space out and it worked! Doh!Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06218727738029858422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-42473726158181743912012-03-27T18:57:04.050-07:002012-03-27T18:57:04.050-07:00Wow. Just realized I commented last night too. H...Wow. Just realized I commented last night too. Hmmm. A few too many distractions if I forgot that easily!!Jean at www.drossintogold.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01089424590056521268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-48702534958911759182012-03-27T18:54:08.146-07:002012-03-27T18:54:08.146-07:00I love the concept of "framing"!! It ma...I love the concept of "framing"!! It makes complete sense and although I'm guessing it's often intuitive for the outfit-obsessed, it's fun to bring it over to the other side of the brain.<br /><br />Given the state of my eyesight (it's deplorable) I'm surprised I couldn't see poor Alfred immediately.Jean at www.drossintogold.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01089424590056521268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-5864019047709564572012-03-27T15:18:42.886-07:002012-03-27T15:18:42.886-07:00Love that mix of prints. I've decided you were...Love that mix of prints. I've decided you were being dead serious about Alfred Hitchcock.his_girl_fridayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15478394514503451317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-89451286197205937272012-03-27T10:26:18.347-07:002012-03-27T10:26:18.347-07:00Brilliant layering and clash and totally unexpecte...Brilliant layering and clash and totally unexpected.<br /> You are such an artist.<br />XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXmispapelicoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11209220366975722334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-48906173109731610532012-03-27T07:16:57.672-07:002012-03-27T07:16:57.672-07:00Awesome! I'm wearing an oriental blouse like t...Awesome! I'm wearing an oriental blouse like that right now. I have trouble keeping the little toggles closed-- it's sort of the bane of my existence. I love your print mix.Lydia Armstronghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06841237588940938787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-50597720839663401612012-03-27T05:57:35.876-07:002012-03-27T05:57:35.876-07:00You are clever, Melanie! Ii love your logic of usi...You are clever, Melanie! Ii love your logic of using a black frame, that's just genius, black is neither safe nor boring when you wear it. I'm determined to hunt down one of those cute little oriental jackets now I've seen you wearing it and looking so glorious. xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-27885191628239744642012-03-27T03:40:36.490-07:002012-03-27T03:40:36.490-07:00I've been staring at your photo for an hour bu...I've been staring at your photo for an hour but I still can't see Hitch... I can't do those magic eye pictures, but I CAN appreciate a very fine outfit!<br />I love the mix of the monochrome patterns, and the red/gold silk makes it all go POP with delight!<br />I'm intrigued by your framing theory. I'm not very analytical about clothes/style, I just give it a go (or pinch other people's ideas...) and hope for the best. But I love it when something works and you can explain WHY it works - you're so clever, Melanie! xxxxxxxxCurtisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10362184504889147455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-33152218033357589772012-03-27T02:28:13.147-07:002012-03-27T02:28:13.147-07:00good tips there, though I am mixing burnt orange w...good tips there, though I am mixing burnt orange with multicoloured floral today, sigh, if only I could look as sophisticated. Brilliant outfit, you look ready to hit the Louvre and talk about Abstract ExpressionismMiss Simmonds Sayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15655954003085670507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-48489343410061695762012-03-27T00:06:33.277-07:002012-03-27T00:06:33.277-07:00Very interesting about the black bits acting as a ...Very interesting about the black bits acting as a frame. I like that. Still searching for Alfred....Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00733506378522968525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-47221035459001615252012-03-26T22:53:28.259-07:002012-03-26T22:53:28.259-07:00I LOVE this whole ensemble! I collect those silky ...I LOVE this whole ensemble! I collect those silky little Asian tops and never ever thought to pair it like this- so you have now inspired me! Wha!citizen rosebudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12038740885720827086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-91888802180479335512012-03-26T22:04:31.403-07:002012-03-26T22:04:31.403-07:00The discipline of houndstooth, the shine of red si...The discipline of houndstooth, the shine of red silk, and the shimmer of the backdrop make this tableau irresistible. Plus, I'll take the shoes any day!<br /><br />Love, JeanJean at www.drossintogold.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01089424590056521268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-61611722845524456122012-03-26T21:23:55.868-07:002012-03-26T21:23:55.868-07:00I was going through your blog the other day lookin...I was going through your blog the other day looking for your planking when I stumbled across your magnificent haori. Aren't those big sleeves the most fun to play with? Yes, Oriental style with its jewel colours and silk brocades is so sumptuous.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06218727738029858422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-89575645539799108382012-03-26T20:30:45.311-07:002012-03-26T20:30:45.311-07:00I can see Hitchcock! My eyes are a little strained...I can see Hitchcock! My eyes are a little strained now though. <br />Those satin oriental shirts are some of my favorite clothing articles. Makes me miss the one I had, it just got too tight to button in the front. Ho hum.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com