tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2424131704277823220.post192626247434557614..comments2023-09-23T11:16:00.352+02:00Comments on The Franco-American Flophouse has moved: Vanity, thy name is....Victoria FERAUGEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16319699673885400472noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2424131704277823220.post-71835140743726781742013-03-23T09:13:34.126+01:002013-03-23T09:13:34.126+01:00@Blaze, Love the Hepburn quotations. Especially ...@Blaze, Love the Hepburn quotations. Especially the part about kissing and chocolate. :-) Can I let my hair grow a little bit more before I share pictures?<br /><br />@Rosy, Monoprix is good. Their lingerie is reasonably priced and you can get brightly colored t-shirts for not much. I hear you about us wearing barrels. :-)<br /><br />Victoria FERAUGEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16319699673885400472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2424131704277823220.post-53389344058305354592013-03-23T00:09:13.969+01:002013-03-23T00:09:13.969+01:00A great post, Victoria. Glad to read this all made...A great post, Victoria. Glad to read this all made you feel better. Maybe I should copy you. I'm beginning to think I'm wearing the same old stuff to work all the time. Is it hte season ? Better get to the store (cheap, though. FATCA's a-hauntin.... if this keeps up, none of us will be wearing anything but a barrel!)Rosy the Riveternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2424131704277823220.post-14536972716219320612013-03-20T15:45:55.876+01:002013-03-20T15:45:55.876+01:00While we are on the topic of Audrey Hepburn, she a...While we are on the topic of Audrey Hepburn, she also loved chocolate.<br /><br />At least, that's what a new digital ad seems to imply (and which her sons confirmed).<br /><br />Some think the ad is cool. Some think it is creepy and tacky.<br /><br />Whatever it is, I'm sure she burned off those chocolate calories by laughing and kissing!<br /><br />http://www.cbc.ca/news/yourcommunity/2013/02/audrey-hepburn-posthumously-stars-in-chocolate-ad.htmlBlazehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12871285356307431578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2424131704277823220.post-81212373831718737012013-03-20T14:10:02.488+01:002013-03-20T14:10:02.488+01:00@Victoria: I have since learned there was even mo...@Victoria: I have since learned there was even more in the middle of that Audrey Hepburn quote. I love this part even more.<br /><br />"I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner. I believe in kissing, kissing a lot. I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong."<br /><br />Do it. I hope your husband appreciates the laughter and kissing tips!<br /><br />Will you share a new photo of your new ravishing self? (Laughing, I hope. You can keep the kissing private (or share if you prefer!)<br />Blazehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12871285356307431578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2424131704277823220.post-59768663752435689362013-03-20T08:59:46.878+01:002013-03-20T08:59:46.878+01:00@Tim, I'm going through your links right now....@Tim, I'm going through your links right now. Wow, Madame Sylvie is quite elegant. <br /><br />Yes, I think that this is pretty standard here (at least in France it is). Women in business and government dress well. So do the men - lovely shirts in nice colors with cufflinks and cool shoes. <br /><br />This is doable even if you aren't high-income. I and my women friends here tend to have fewer clothes in our wardrobes compared to some North Americans but what we have is nice. Also there are all kinds of shops here that specialize in second-hand designer clothing. I could never have afforded my Gucci purse if I'd bought it new. It was a find at a shop in Paris. It was used but in good shape and relatively inexpensive. Victoria FERAUGEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16319699673885400472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2424131704277823220.post-33565447937365623712013-03-20T08:11:21.473+01:002013-03-20T08:11:21.473+01:00Read all your comments this morning over coffee an...Read all your comments this morning over coffee and a muffin. Thank you.<br /><br />Damn fine quotation from Blaze. 100 in agreement about the lipstick. Not so sure about pink which really isn't my color. (And I know this because my French girlfriends have said so) :-)<br /><br /><br />Victoria FERAUGEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16319699673885400472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2424131704277823220.post-34152782847354097242013-03-20T04:26:22.778+01:002013-03-20T04:26:22.778+01:00I am not sure how I should comment on this one but...I am not sure how I should comment on this one but I have been studying different politicians in Europe to see who may be of assistance to our "cause" which I know you what that means. I do have to say as I try to put names to faces it is interesting the degree to which European and especially French women politicians dress quite stylishly by North American standards.<br /><br />One pictured below dresses far more stylish than many North American politicans but also far more formal.<br /><br />http://www.formiche.net/2013/01/11/monti-goulard-europa/mario-monti-sylvie-goulard_3/<br /><br />http://www.corbisimages.com/images/Corbis-42-39182840.jpg?size=67&uid=e8299421-7bb5-42dc-9892-54114298d8d8<br /><br />http://www.sylvie-goulard.eu/articles2013/chr-Londre-28fvre-1mars-2013.jpg<br /><br />You don't see a lot of women members of US Congress dressed like the above with the handbag in all all of the time.<br /><br />Nor do you see a lot of women members of Congress dressed like below either:<br /><br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phEWSsyQx4Q<br /><br />http://d66apeldoorn.nl/page/images/thumb/w250h376_Sophie_in__t_Veld.jpg<br /><br />http://www.bnr.nl/incoming/182311-1203/sophie-in-t-veld.jpg/ALTERNATES/i/Sophie-in-t-veld.jpg<br /><br />I don't think they are into the "jeans" look on Capital Hill no matter how stylish.<br /><br />Being male I try not to judge people too much on the appearance but again as I have tried to put names to faces on "our" issues appearance did stand out to me. Is this how most people in business and politics really dress in Europe right now. My memory seems to have faded of my previous visits.<br /><br />Timhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03894651289037073128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2424131704277823220.post-61248917892740376072013-03-19T20:28:56.391+01:002013-03-19T20:28:56.391+01:00Hi, Victoria. Love your new post on "vanity&...Hi, Victoria. Love your new post on "vanity" and the new organization so we can see all posts related to your Big Adventure. I love the fact that you have gotten your hair done and a bunch of new clothes. Would love to see a picture of you on you blog! With the red lipstick and new hairdo. I know on our trip around the world, I was always looking for a good hair salon, and I found a bunch of them. And I starting having my eyebrows done on the trip, which I now love. And great to hear about the soft skin and thick hair. Benefits of treatment - what a concept. Great post.Shirlhttp://www.untethered.usnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2424131704277823220.post-67165493177390399872013-03-19T15:19:53.269+01:002013-03-19T15:19:53.269+01:00Bonjour Victoria. A heartwarming story... and if I...Bonjour Victoria. A heartwarming story... and if I may say so myself: Good for you! Love that Audrey Hepburn quote left by your reader Blaze, also. It perfectly applies to this situation! Keep feeling and looking great! You deserve it. Veronique (French Girl in Seattle) French Girl in Seattlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14347995356689205203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2424131704277823220.post-32579939816782641212013-03-19T13:38:15.916+01:002013-03-19T13:38:15.916+01:00"I believe in manicures. I believe in overdre..."I believe in manicures. I believe in overdressing. I believe in primping at leisure and wearing lipstick. I believe in pink. I believe happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day, and... I believe in miracles." (Audrey Hepburn)<br /><br />Rejoice in your primping and your beauty! <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Blazehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12871285356307431578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2424131704277823220.post-53204417640519938592013-03-19T11:40:06.556+01:002013-03-19T11:40:06.556+01:00Victoria, totally agree with adding some color and...Victoria, totally agree with adding some color and new clothes. I know it makes you feel better but I think you would look good in a flour sack and flip-flops because I have met your spirit and that's what is real. On the other hand, maybe you will find that hat after all. M (Dax)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2424131704277823220.post-20760149697433104772013-03-19T09:45:31.988+01:002013-03-19T09:45:31.988+01:00Victoria
What a lovely post. I have always appreci...Victoria<br />What a lovely post. I have always appreciated the French woman's no nonsense approach to the important details of appearance. You act like you look.<br />I try to imagine the new Victoria. A treat for yourself, but wow, what a gift for all those who care about and love you. <br />Bravo!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com