Comments on: Colours

By: Grannymar

Grannymar — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:24:54 +0000

Magpie, I first saw that as 161 or 162! 16½, ok I will let you away with that. Then you mention a French Mistress….. Why did you go and spoil the image by mentioning ‘the others’!

Classic styles do not date, and if carefully chosen.. the wearer does not date/age either.

By: Magpie11

Magpie11 — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 11:27:48 +0000

I remember walking down the Chumps of Lizzie (Paris) with a French Mistress and a few others on a school trip back when I was 161/2! She had us looking in all the couturiers windows and saying what we liked. (okay the rest of the group were girls). They were all amazed at my unerring ability to choose classy clothes for them… “Which should I choose David?”…easy…choose the the best bit of tailoring and Navy and white! Worked every time…It’s called Classic.

One name jumps into my mind : Audrey Hepburn

By: Grannymar

Grannymar — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 10:33:15 +0000

Baino - I suppose there were fewer styles in our young days. The work suit can prove a problem for some. I had several shirts and blouses that worked with any suit and added a tie or scarf - I LOVE scarves - to add a new demention.
Calvin Klein! Is it Eternity? My favourite and it works well without being overpowering.

Ramana - The professionals work the colours by draping a square of various colours across the chest and under the chin. Try it in front of a mirror. If you are more aware of the face, particularly the eyes, than the colour; you have will be good. If the colour is what catches your attention before the face, then forget it. I often use this method when shopping before going to the trouble of trying on an item.

Kimme - Well I suppose if you like the colour and it makes you feel good that is all that matters. Try different scarves to change the emphasis.

By: kimme

kimme — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 09:33:10 +0000

I have burnt orange coat that I love. My friend says
the color is crap on me…. I enjoy wearing it even
if it isn’t the correct color. I add a scarf of cream
around my neck to break it up…

~kimme

By: Rummuser

Rummuser — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 07:22:12 +0000

I have always stuck to greys, dark blues and dark browns for my clothes. Rarely I did venture into camel brown for some blazers but so rare that people wouldn’t remember seeing me in that.

Since the problem is choosing the right colour, how does one do it before buying the dress? Big dilemma right? I simply go by what I like.

By: Baino

Baino — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 21:43:37 +0000

I definitely had a camel coat like that. No hat tho. Hmm, I’m not very colourific. Tend to be navy and black for work but try a green or pink shirt underneath for a splash of colour but I do like my Jacaranda blue T shirts. Funny people tell me I ’smell’ nice and I often wonder if I’ve overdone it with the Calvin Klein!

By: Grannymar

Grannymar — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 21:15:56 +0000

Darlene - I always thought that periwinkle sounded so pretty. It fascinates me how our ageing skin tone changes the colours that suit us. Thank you for the meme award. I will try to complete it at the weekend. I will check out the side bar.

Kay - The correct colours emphasise the eyes. I never seem able to keep up to date with all the blogs I like to read every day. But I do try!

Lottie - That is an old picture. What is my secret? Laughter. Definitely laughter!

By: Darlene

Darlene — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 20:57:24 +0000

P.S. The award gadget is the last one on the sidebar.

By: Lottie

Lottie — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 20:33:38 +0000

Wow! That’s a great picture. You have barely changed. What’s your secret eh?

By: Kay Dennison

Kay Dennison — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 18:41:04 +0000

I had my colors done eons ago. I am what they call a Winter. Black is definitely my color as well as a true red — never ever a hint of orange. Since I started wearing my colors I get more compliments.
Amazing but true.

I’m glad Darlene tagged you — I’m still catching up adding blogs to my following thing so I’ll be back — I hope.