tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77731013879754781212024-03-13T19:46:09.270+00:00CJ..style notes...Jeanne Henriqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comBlogger128125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7773101387975478121.post-55433401417473755352014-04-04T10:15:00.003+01:002014-04-04T10:17:55.988+01:00Wrapped in colour...Pauline de Rothschild<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Gotta love a woman who wraps herself in colour.</div>
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<b>About Pauline de Rothschild</b></div>
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Born Pauline Potter in 1908 to </div>
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Her mother was a descendant </div>
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of Thomas Jefferson.</div>
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Pauline was a great-great-granddaughter </div>
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Pauline was raised in New York City, Paris, </div>
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Biarritz and Baltimore.</div>
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She attended finishing schools </div>
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Her first break in her career came as a </div>
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personal shopper to wealthy socialites.</div>
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She stayed in fashion, working with <i>Marshall Field</i>, </div>
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following as Director of the fashion house <i>Hattie Carnegie.</i></div>
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Pauline wrote for <i>Harper's Bazaar</i> and <i>Vogue</i></div>
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and wrote a book, <i>The Irrational Journey.</i></div>
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Pauline's first marriage appears uneventful.</div>
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At the age of 46, she added Baroness </div>
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Baron Philippe de Rothschild in 1954.</div>
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At the age of 68 and after 22 years of marriage, </div>
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Pauline's heart gave way in 1976</div>
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in Santa Barbara, California.</div>
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She is buried on the grounds of </div>
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Chateau Mouton Rothschild </div>
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in Pauiliac, Bordeaux, France</div>
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beneath a translucent tomb made </div>
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of Lalique glass and marble.</div>
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">A life according to Wikipedia...</span></i></div>
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Jeanne Henriqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7773101387975478121.post-73618440135594871502014-03-08T09:55:00.000+00:002014-03-08T09:55:20.439+00:00Bare Feet and Blue Jeans...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b>W</b>hite <b>S</b>hirt</div>
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<b>B</b>lue <b>J</b>eans</div>
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Jeanne Henriqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7773101387975478121.post-12375255012954422442013-11-30T07:26:00.003+00:002013-11-30T07:26:45.923+00:00The beauty of a smile... #ingridbergman<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Is there anything more beautiful than when someone smiles with all their heart?</div>
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It is infectious...and a wonderful feeling.</div>
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In the video clip below, Ingrid Bergman is 56 years old...discussing her role</div>
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Truly...a beautiful smile.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">More on Ingrid Bergman <a href="http://www.ingridbergman.com/about/bio.htm"><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">here</span></i></a></span></div>
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Jeanne Henriqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7773101387975478121.post-4712607922108505372013-11-29T08:10:00.002+00:002014-03-08T10:16:53.830+00:00An eclectic menagerie in Saigon<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Funny thing about staying away from a blog...it is hard to let go. I thought I would write about fashion on my primary blog, <a href="http://collageoflife-henrqs.blogspot.com/"><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Collage of Life</span></i></a>...but it is not as easy as it sounds...different audience, different things happening. It just feels write to keep it in one space. <br />
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<span style="text-align: justify;">Life in Saigon presents style challenges. I love jewellery of the creative type but it's too hot in Saigon to wear it all day. I should mention that...YES..that is a chopstick stand holding all my bangles on the table below. When in Asia...you use everything, in any shape and manner that you can think of. </span></div>
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My mannequin is a shrine to my travels...</div>
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New Zealand, Israel, Morocco, England, </div>
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Vietnam, Myanmar and the Solomon Islands.</div>
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An eclectic menagerie.</div>
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SO.. life in Saigon is hot...</div>
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and I dress light </div>
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which means lots of light cottons and linen. </div>
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I have most of my clothes made to suit the climate. </div>
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Fortunately, in Vietnam it is easy and inexpensive.</div>
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I miss layers and layers and boots and coats and hats </div>
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and gloves and black and more black. </div>
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I am forever waiting for a cool breeze </div>
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on a foreign shore.</div>
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Wool. leather. leopard. love.</div>
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Saigon is steamy.</div>
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Jeanne Henriqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7773101387975478121.post-43090874759008027942013-05-30T16:31:00.002+01:002013-05-30T16:31:53.201+01:00When only Grace will do...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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There are days when I open my closet and can't get past go. Thinking colours, accessories, appropriate textures for Saigon weather... some days it all gets to be too much. When that happens, more often than not, I channel Grace, the simplified version. Jeans or white pants just above the ankle and one of the shirts below, sleeves rolled, a variation on a theme. Because some days...only Grace will do. </div>
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Jeanne Henriqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7773101387975478121.post-11516255087892437932013-02-06T05:43:00.001+00:002013-02-06T05:43:54.935+00:00The 'Enchanted April' Robe<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The 'Enchanted April' robe..just wonderful.</div>
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It was sold from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/86334100/reserved-for-alexa-enchanted-april-robe"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><i>The Garden of Simples</i></span></a>...one to watch.</div>
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If you like the look...there is a whole lot more <a href="http://pinterest.com/jeannecol/style/"><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">here</span></i></a></div>
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Jeanne Henriqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7773101387975478121.post-86712050464285231892013-01-31T04:02:00.001+00:002013-01-31T04:02:25.968+00:00The simplicity of Paule Ka<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Jeanne Henriqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7773101387975478121.post-46562797108730906592013-01-25T09:23:00.004+00:002013-01-25T09:24:21.281+00:00Women in red...mango red<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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My most recent post at <i><a href="http://www.collageoflife-henrqs.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Collage of Life</span></a></i> is entitled '<i><a href="http://collageoflife-henrqs.blogspot.com/2013/01/life-at-chateau.html#comment-form"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Life at the Chateau</span></a></i>'.</div>
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We call our home Mango Chateau for it's colour...</div>
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it is similar to a very ripe mango.</div>
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Thinking of mangoes... kkkkaty from<i> <a href="http://downtheeyrieroad.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Down The Eyrie Road</span></a></i> </div>
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I went off in search of mango red and came up with the following..</div>
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A long flowing silk skirt </div>
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I have several mango red scarves,</div>
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this one is beautiful...</div>
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Would I wear Red Van's...absolutely!</div>
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Mango red boyfriend shirt with jeans..</div>
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Jeanne Henriqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7773101387975478121.post-77692790929299841552013-01-18T02:24:00.002+00:002013-01-18T02:24:52.882+00:00Sweater girl at heart...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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My love is on hold whilst living in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.</div>
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Jeanne Henriqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7773101387975478121.post-80676164820345108442012-12-17T06:11:00.000+00:002012-12-17T06:11:02.327+00:00Carole Lombard...taking to the woods<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Carole Lombard...taking to the woods c. 1930</div>
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<span style="color: #073763; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Since moving to Vietnam...</span><br />
<span style="color: #073763; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">my world consists of sandals </span><span style="color: #073763; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">in every shape and form.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #073763; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This practical New England girl has</span><br />
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<span style="color: #073763; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I made a decision the other day...</span><br />
<span style="color: #073763; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">When next in Paris...I am going for it. </span><br />
<span style="color: #073763; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">In my mind, shoes like this have to purchased </span><br />
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<span style="color: #073763; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I will then learn how to walk in them.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #073763; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">A trip to Paris to buy vintage Manolo Blahnik shoes</span><br />
<span style="color: #073763; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">and a little black dress to go with them?</span><br />
<span style="color: #073763; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Sounds like a pretty good reason to go to Paris to me.</span><br />
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Jeanne Henriqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7773101387975478121.post-6269311187666531442012-12-13T07:58:00.000+00:002012-12-13T07:58:10.057+00:00Antique ethnic caftan style...Mariano Fortuny<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I was going to hang up my hat on this blog...</div>
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we moved from England to Vietnam.</div>
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Thinking fashion for women of a certain age, like me,</div>
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who like to do their own thing, like me.</div>
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If that rings true for you...stay awhile.</div>
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We can look for inspiration together.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://cashmerejeans.blogspot.co.uk/2010/11/cashmerejeansthe-beginning.html">First post, here.</a></td></tr>
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I started this blog as a test. I was working on a presentation </div>
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I called it the first thing that came into my head. </div>
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Over time,<i> Cashmerejeans</i> became <i>CJ Style Notes</i> and</div>
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On that note, I have decided to consolidate. I am in downsizing mode. </div>
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I will continue to write over at <i><a href="http://www.collageoflife-henrqs.blogspot.com/">Collage of Life</a></i>, my HQ so to speak.</div>
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Style will always be on my mind...the kind that suits women of my age, </div>
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the very best kind of age. :)</div>
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I want to thank each and every one of you who followed this blog.</div>
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Sincerely!</div>
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If you enjoy the same sort of style, you can still find me </div>
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pinning away on <a href="http://pinterest.com/jeannecol/c-j-travel-and-style-notes/">CJ Travel and Style Notes</a> @ <a href="http://pinterest.com/jeannecol/">Pinterest</a>.</div>
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during the past 16 months. Is there any better way</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Candice Bergen, <a href="http://cashmerejeans.blogspot.com/2011/01/enduring-style-candice-bergen.html">here</a></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Lauren Bacall, <a href="http://cashmerejeans.blogspot.co.uk/2011/04/enduring-style-lauren-bacall.html">here</a></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Diane Keaton, <a href="http://cashmerejeans.blogspot.com/2011/09/diane-keaton-style.html">here</a></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Grace Kelly, <a href="http://cashmerejeans.blogspot.com/2011/03/grace-kelly-cashmerejeansstyle.html">here</a>.</td></tr>
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<a href="http://cashmerejeans.blogspot.com/2011/01/enduring-style-out-of-africa.html">Meryl Street and Out of Africa</a></div>
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<a href="http://cashmerejeans.blogspot.com/2010/11/sharon-stone-and-white-shirt.html">Sharon Stone and the White Shirt</a></div>
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<a href="http://cashmerejeans.blogspot.com/2011/03/channeling-wide-trousers-and-katharine.html">Channeling Wide Trousers and Katharine Hepburn Style</a></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Katharine Hepburn, <a href="http://cashmerejeans.blogspot.co.uk/2010/12/enduring-style-katherine-hepburn.html">here</a></td></tr>
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<i>Jeanne xx</i></div>
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<i><a href="http://www.collageoflife-henrqs.blogspot.com/">Collage of Life</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://pinterest.com/jeannecol/c-j-travel-and-style-notes/">CJ Travel and Style Notes</a> </i></div>
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</div>Jeanne Henriqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7773101387975478121.post-51222020774490846662012-03-15T17:33:00.000+00:002012-03-15T17:33:59.213+00:00Browns of London<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<br /></div>Jeanne Henriqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7773101387975478121.post-78221735284485430382012-03-12T22:22:00.000+00:002012-03-12T22:22:47.323+00:00Yves Saint Laurent Elegance<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Women's Spring/Summer 2012 Collection</div>
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What can I say but that I love them both.</div>
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The pant in pink and grey silk and the pleated skirt in grey and green silk.</div>
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From Yves Saint Laurent<br />
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She says..<i>'A rich, earthy color palette, with a global-chic graphic, </i></div>
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I say....<i>'I love it'!</i></div>
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All created in beautiful silk charmeuse.</div>
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Slip one on and you have the most sensational look. </div>
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<i>" Our new version of The Little Black Dress- </i></div>
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Even better, Ronit Zilkha will be teaming up with one of my favourites, </div>
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<a href="http://www.thetravelwrapcompany.com/">The Travelwrap Company</a> to create a Travel Collection </div>
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A Little Black Dress designed by <a href="http://www.lullilu.com/">Ronit Zilkha</a> </div>
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and a Travelwrap from <a href="http://www.thetravelwrapcompany.com/">The Travelwrap company</a>.</div>
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Perfect!</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;"><i>Do I own a Louis Vuitton bag? No. </i></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><i>1st <a href="http://www.purseblog.com/">source</a>, 2nd <a href="http://www.adsneeze.com/">source</a>, 3rd <a href="http://www.porhomme.com/">source</a></i></span></span></div>
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<br /></div>Jeanne Henriqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7773101387975478121.post-11735307511924371702012-02-17T10:43:00.000+00:002012-02-25T13:02:01.304+00:00Barbour Quilted Bags<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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But I do have strict requirements.</div>
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First and foremost, it must be light. My goal is to avoid stress on neck </div>
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.Once it passes the Jeanne test for lightness </div>
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(involves a number of curious arm movements).</div>
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<b>I consider the following:</b></div>
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<b>Colour...black</b></div>
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A bag should be able to stand up to travel wear and tear.</div>
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Up, down, over and under..dirt and scuffs make their mark.</div>
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The only drawback to black is when it is used in an interior lining.</div>
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Separating black from black items in a bag is a nuisance.</div>
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<b>Straps...adjustable</b></div>
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A long sturdy, comfortable and adjustable strap is a must.</div>
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If you are going to spend a day hauling a bag around, it has to be comfortable.</div>
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I often go cross shoulder to easily get in and out of a bag.</div>
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For smarter occasions, I like to be able to adjust for a simple over the shoulder.</div>
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<b>Depth... plentiful</b></div>
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The ability to hold a camera or two is a huge bonus. </div>
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An extra pocket here or there for essentials is handy as well.</div>
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There is nothing worse than digging to the ends of the earth</div>
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to find what you are looking for. I like to look in a bag and find something quickly.</div>
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I came across the <b>Barbour Quilted Tarras</b> bags (below) in quilted nylon</div>
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It weights next to nothing. :)</div>
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<i>Barbour Tarras bag in Quilted Nylon</i></div>
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Barbour has a lot of great choices. </div>
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You can view them <a href="http://www.barbour.com/womens-clothing/accessories/bags?view-all=1">here</a>.</div>
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What is as the top of your priority list?</div>
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It involved an iPhone, a Moroccan necklace and a sheet of white paper...but...</div>
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I just had to take a moment to talk about Argan Oil. </div>
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This is the miracle product in my beauty cupboard at the moment. The one</div>
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that has led to the slippery slopes of soft skin. I should say, softer skin.</div>
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Actually it is not just for skin, I discovered it during a beauty treatment on a recent visit</div>
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to Marrakech. I came out dripping in it from head to toe...and hair and felt fabulous.</div>
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Argan oil is produced from the kernels of the Argan tree, found in Morocco.</div>
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It is said to have restorative and age-defying effects. It is high in vitamin E and many other</div>
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wonderful properties. The bottom line for me is that it works.</div>
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Winter skin combined with unpredictable hormones has left me </div>
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grumpy all winter. It has been two weeks since I purchased this product</div>
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and I have not had any of the previous symptoms. </div>
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Hopefully, grumpy Jeanne is a thing of the past.</div>
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You can find Argan oil everywhere. I would start with a good health store or beauty spa.</div>
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Seeing that readers are spread wide and far I recommend <a href="http://www.google.com/">googling</a> the product </div>
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My daughter has made a discovery as well...Evening Primrose Oil.</div>
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We seem to be two women in need of extra nourishment this winter</div>
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and oil is doing the trick. You can read her thoughts <a href="http://www.christineh-lillyrose.blogspot.com/2012/01/facing-winter.html">here</a>.</div>
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-size: x-small;">Argan oil via <a href="http://www.kasbahtamadot.virgin.com/">Kasbah Tamadot</a></span></i></div>
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