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Comment on Inspiration | Two Phenomenal Books by Kiley

Kiley — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:37:49 +0000

It’s lovely to highlight “backlist books” — books that have been out in the world for years but remain relevant and powerful.

Comment on Inspiration | Two Phenomenal Books by Melanie

Melanie — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:49:21 +0000

Thanks for sharing Carrie. I’ve had the pleasure of enjoying A Natural History of the Senses in my library for many years and often come back to it. Very sensual and unique.

Comment on Real Simple Does Style Statement Proud by Magpie Girl (Rachelle Mee-Chapman) » Blog Archive » One Q Interview: Carrie McCarthy and Living by your own Style

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:09:23 +0000

[...] so excited to have been featured in Real SimpleMarch issue. It was a privilege to work with such a professional and creative team. As well, I’ve [...]

Comment on Inspiration | Manifesto of Style by Carrie

Carrie — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 18:31:53 +0000

Welcome Kim. Love to hear how your Style Statement discovery unfolds and thanks for sharing.

Comment on Inspiration | Manifesto of Style by Kim

Kim — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 18:03:27 +0000

I have struggled most of my life trying to be me. I am a deeply compassionate person. For many years starting in junior high school I made my own wardrobe. I have sewn since I was 12 years old. At one point I used to buy clothes at the second hand shops, always finding something I felt was me. It was easier to find clothes in the 70’s. Today I am in my early 50’s. I don’t feel old, but I certainly can’t wear what the teenagers wear. I was raised wearing skirts and dresses. That is how I feel comfortable, pretty and a woman. I have decided to go back to sewing my own clothes as I cannot find anything I can imagine wearing or paying for. Cheap clothes look bad and don’t fit. Expensive clothes are expensive. So I guess I will stick with good old fashion ingenuity and knowing what I look good and feel good in. I am going to order your workbook to do the style statement. Thank you, I receive your emails and feel your advise is positive and motivating.

Comment on Friday Focus | Wear Your Feelings by Emily-Sarah

Emily-Sarah — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 16:19:41 +0000

I love what Diane says. I went shopping yesterday … after several dead-ends, I ended up at an “exclusive” consignment shop. I’m adding a new work role in another week, and I used my Style Statement: Genuine Heritage. It helps keep me in harmony with myself. (While sometimes I “want” to be more on the side of trend and “edgy,” when I try on that style, I get a “yikes!” moment in the mirror; my entire color and countenance is “off” ’cause it just ain’t me!

The upscale tops and pants I found yesterday are classic and “genuine.” I found lovely designer pieces (some with original tags!) while saving a huge amount of upfront money (honoring “heritage” by being a good steward of resources, both in dollars and environmentally).

xoxo

Comment on Friday Focus | Wear Your Feelings by diane

diane — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 03:01:21 +0000

My style statement is refined adventure. To ensure that I was dressing well for work, I refined my wardrobe to clothing that is appropriate and then ruthlessly discarded anything that didn’t measure up (that was the adventure part).

Comment on 5 Loves | Links by Emily-Sarah

Emily-Sarah — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:58:24 +0000

Good list. The book sounds intriguing…and I want to add it to my never-caught-up reading list too!

Comment on Interview | Heather Heron, Eco-Couture Pioneer by Emily-Sarah

Emily-Sarah — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:15:14 +0000

Nice interview! And I really like Heather’s response about slowing things down until everything looks and sounds different. Good reminder for us to do that!

Comment on Friday Focus | Letter Writing by Carrie

Carrie — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 07:02:31 +0000

What a sweet lesson to teach your son.