tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post9068840971200850302..comments2024-03-27T19:38:35.757-07:00Comments on Bag and a Beret: Ms. Swanson, you ready for your close-up yet?!Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06218727738029858422noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-89365189120967575622013-05-20T16:06:27.869-07:002013-05-20T16:06:27.869-07:00We don't have much high fashion 'round the...We don't have much high fashion 'round these parts, but we do have chili cheese dogs.<br />The Goodwill Fangirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05845712888337339929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-44014826810328334742013-05-12T04:46:21.771-07:002013-05-12T04:46:21.771-07:00I missed so many posts!
OMG so sorry, what happen...I missed so many posts! <br />OMG so sorry, what happened to me??<br />Great idea Mélanie to turn this masculine piece into a feminine piece!<br /><br />Ariane xxxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02362016707885334020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-43027587485694015322013-05-08T07:36:29.694-07:002013-05-08T07:36:29.694-07:00You. Blow. My. Mind. You. Blow. My. Mind. citizen rosebudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12038740885720827086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-72615094655350453062013-05-04T14:27:13.150-07:002013-05-04T14:27:13.150-07:00God, I love this dressing gown so much - it makes ...God, I love this dressing gown so much - it makes me want to pull out my iridescent one that I bought in the 80s and wear it about. Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-54383476705884495442013-05-03T13:42:42.216-07:002013-05-03T13:42:42.216-07:00It struck me reading your post how the word sidewa...It struck me reading your post how the word sidewalk seems closer to 'catwalk' than the british equivalent: pavement. So, I'm imagining you strutting down a public catwalk every time you stride out in your reworked dressing gown. Brilliant! <br />I've just given an almost identical vintage paisley dressing gown to a friend for his 18th birthday, along with 2 battered literary paperbacks and a wine glass for sartorial posing!Rosalindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11916652711513095607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-16586700656898341492013-05-03T08:08:46.597-07:002013-05-03T08:08:46.597-07:00A brilliant investment! The silky men's dress...A brilliant investment! The silky men's dressing gown as outer wear is an idea that I may just have to consider. I have several, and putting them to use in this way would be magical fun, which your dropped down from the cosmos into my ever open right brain. Thank you Melanie!The Style Cronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03760710805926873206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-3594823823876427742013-05-03T01:06:34.399-07:002013-05-03T01:06:34.399-07:00I wish to meet someone who looks like you on the s...I wish to meet someone who looks like you on the streets or a glimpse of fabric that could reminds me of this wonderful paisley over-gown, I'm sure my heart will begin to skip faster!<br />Probabily that dressing robe belonged to Howard Hughes in the past!<br />Love xxxxxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-43142854176213448632013-05-02T22:23:00.286-07:002013-05-02T22:23:00.286-07:00Stars to the back the director is here.....looking...Stars to the back the director is here.....looking amazing in silk paisley. I have a few dressing gowns that I wear as coats.....they are fabulous.<br />Oh I love what you wrote about seeing blogger friends in your reality. I often see them and have this wonderful feeling of connection without connection. Hmmm I hope that made sense.<br />You are a true inspiration Melanie.<br />love V two squirrelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06505995515859299458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-61355255089194371922013-05-02T20:55:09.987-07:002013-05-02T20:55:09.987-07:00Oh, Melanie, you make me laugh!! Go ahead and fli...Oh, Melanie, you make me laugh!! Go ahead and flick ashes with abandon! Ha ha. I love your recreation of this silky men's robe! My my! You're so cool. <br /><br />xoxo<br />Lynn Lynn Hastyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16367660287680792496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-58343735958772492322013-05-02T13:22:16.435-07:002013-05-02T13:22:16.435-07:00i love your outfits. this one is very originali love your outfits. this one is very originalLucys Loungehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02988838379534333317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-78794505674000219192013-05-02T13:22:04.392-07:002013-05-02T13:22:04.392-07:00Oh YES, you are definitely embodying that cigar-ch...Oh YES, you are definitely embodying that cigar-chewing, megaphone and riding crop-toting dictator of a director, what a totally inspired refashion! I am imagining the tool box contains something dangerous, like the case in Kiss Me Deadly... <br />I am like Shelley, I am always finding items in charity shops which make me think of bloggers, and I long to have enough money to buy everything I see and send it to them! I have yet to spot anyone on the street who is anything like as original and stylish as my fave blogging buddies, I'm afraid.<br />Gave Vogoff a plug over at mine, have just done my photo shoot. Much gawping (from others) and much hilarity (me and my Styling Team - yes, I have one of those now!) <br />Clementine will be forwarding her submission to Miz Bagg just as soon as she can threaten her hapless PA sufficiently to get the silly girl to do some bloody work. xxxxxCurtisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10362184504889147455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-69340445842318919292013-05-02T12:55:29.192-07:002013-05-02T12:55:29.192-07:00So mysterious! I can only imagine what I'd thi...So mysterious! I can only imagine what I'd think if I saw you on the street. Definitely someone very important, artistic, and unique.<br /><br />I occasionally dream about my blog friends. That we're shopping or meeting. I dream very vivid dreams, so it's very sad to wake to a reality where I live so far away.Megan Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10169811757787686946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-71290521886793865022013-05-02T12:10:29.196-07:002013-05-02T12:10:29.196-07:00what a fabulous makeover for that silk robe... I w...what a fabulous makeover for that silk robe... I wonder what the previous owner would make of it!<br /><br />I always think we should all set a date in the future, pick a place and organize a meet up! How fun would that be? <br />Hope you are well xxMrs. Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13483179501424700390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-12570708392260617812013-05-02T11:56:15.230-07:002013-05-02T11:56:15.230-07:00Megaphone, riding crop! I feel intimidated and I ...Megaphone, riding crop! I feel intimidated and I think I like it! Great job reconstructing that robe. I am hoping to get my submission in by the due date!<br />Becky :)Becky https://www.blogger.com/profile/02234081494939675926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-24314112373034976802013-05-02T11:55:27.767-07:002013-05-02T11:55:27.767-07:00You, gold, gowns ... Perfection! You, gold, gowns ... Perfection! Ulla-Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15583954716357906569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-34603466816834348242013-05-02T10:56:23.946-07:002013-05-02T10:56:23.946-07:00I think you are the person I catch imagined glimps...I think you are the person I catch imagined glimpses of the most, must be wishful thinking. People look like you but imitators are never as good. You are definitely ready for your close up. Only you could refashion a men silk dressing gown and wear it out. I love the addition of the beret and the small case. What's inside? You definitely need a megaphone. xxxxMiss Simmonds Sayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15655954003085670507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-53677633740621889622013-05-02T10:26:41.610-07:002013-05-02T10:26:41.610-07:00other bloggers? Heh, no. I am a loooooone ranger h...other bloggers? Heh, no. I am a loooooone ranger here. I feel like Louis from Interview- I've looked for my kind, others like me... what does it all mean? What does it mean??!! Heh, vampire angst.Hollie Black-Ramseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15927017366538054210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-19008234498062639592013-05-02T09:25:44.626-07:002013-05-02T09:25:44.626-07:00Love thiws--i've often seen mens silky robes a...Love thiws--i've often seen mens silky robes at the thrifts and passed them by. NOW I'm going to snag one and take inspiration from you and refashion it a bit!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-7695970727949238502013-05-02T09:25:16.337-07:002013-05-02T09:25:16.337-07:00Love thiws--i've often seen mens silky robes a...Love thiws--i've often seen mens silky robes at the thrifts and passed them by. NOW I'm going to snag one and take inspiration from you and refashion it a bit!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-87000023794168083542013-05-02T09:07:10.561-07:002013-05-02T09:07:10.561-07:00Genius revamp of a men's dressing gown. I can...Genius revamp of a men's dressing gown. I can picture you with a cigar between your teeth and a riding crop as you berate the star of your film for not giving everything to the scene. <br /><br />I find that now when I go thrift shopping, I find things that I think "oh, Melanie would wear this", or "Vix would totally rock this dress", etc. so you are all in my head, and my heart!Forest City Fashionistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04428940427287921203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-78185525248474837752013-05-02T09:01:02.198-07:002013-05-02T09:01:02.198-07:00This coat is beautiful. I admire your dedication t...This coat is beautiful. I admire your dedication to refurbish it to new again. I also love the '2o's outfit and antique photo treatment in your previous post.Franhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16601459588027606984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-45351753432574916672013-05-02T08:33:53.667-07:002013-05-02T08:33:53.667-07:00So cool.
bisous
SuzanneSo cool. <br /><br />bisous<br />SuzanneSuzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03891315017218863243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-65841412186798867772013-05-02T08:12:14.444-07:002013-05-02T08:12:14.444-07:00Crack that whip!! Oh how I WISH I would see fellow...Crack that whip!! Oh how I WISH I would see fellow bloggers in the crowds...Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03938255518222756688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-12498380155839821192013-05-02T07:59:11.334-07:002013-05-02T07:59:11.334-07:00You carry off this new vision of the gown so well ...You carry off this new vision of the gown so well -- I'm quite sure on me it would look as if, well, as if I'd borrowed my husband's dressing gown, should he have ever had such a fabulous garment. Brava!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859347726001714274.post-56411505903302330152013-05-02T07:46:04.527-07:002013-05-02T07:46:04.527-07:00I love how you inhabit characters in your outfits,...I love how you inhabit characters in your outfits, Melanie; both the characters and the outfits spark my imagination. You remind me slightly of the men's smoking jackets we'd thrift shop and don in the '80s with our leggings and rubber bracelets - except then the look was pure Madonna, wasn't it? Regardless, I'm loving your new and improved acquisition. Great idea. XoxoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com