tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post1001672714540613003..comments2024-01-06T05:44:45.740-08:00Comments on The Secondhand Years: Maybe I ought to practice a little nowCurtisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10362184504889147455noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-10625898918858685002012-08-22T02:32:54.839-07:002012-08-22T02:32:54.839-07:00A thoughtful and entertaining post as always Curti...A thoughtful and entertaining post as always Curtise :)<br />That must be the poem that inspired the Red Hat Society, personally I think they go together perfectly well, esp. on you.xx.Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03565814556356447975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-11060151525712999652012-08-21T01:49:51.031-07:002012-08-21T01:49:51.031-07:00Purple is may favourite colour, but I don't ha...Purple is may favourite colour, but I don't have as much of it as I'd like in my wardrobe.<br /><br />I love the outfit - you look wonderful - and I'm sure I have the same petticoat myself. <br /><br />I'd say most of my favourite bloggers are older than me (I'm 27) and a lot are in their 40s. I find their blogs are often much livelier and brighter (as they tend to wear more colourful clothes and have more fun) and more personal and less... staged for want of a better word. <br /><br />I don't know about all this IFB stuff but I had a look at their site to see what all the fuss was about and I can't say I'm a fan. <br /><br />I have no problem with people making money from blogs, but I think you can tell when people are just in it for the money and it puts me right off.<br /><br />Nikki xNikki @ Penelope Cat Vintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16992545805931855188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-71437599352972463312012-08-20T12:27:42.078-07:002012-08-20T12:27:42.078-07:00I have NEVER thought of you as old! So don't s...I have NEVER thought of you as old! So don't start wearing purple frocks and red hats just yet!! *lol*Vintage Coconuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01066185329988715511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-29345084255704399882012-08-20T11:30:59.904-07:002012-08-20T11:30:59.904-07:00Pah, I reckon purple & red look good together!...Pah, I reckon purple & red look good together! You certainly managed to put together an amazing outfit with them. One of the few negative things I actually get about my outfits is that I don't 'colour co-ordinate' and wear clashing prints.. I like them, so everyone else can sod off! XO.aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13889814058017627931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-80653173980783038042012-08-20T10:56:26.405-07:002012-08-20T10:56:26.405-07:00I so agree with you about wearing what you like wh...I so agree with you about wearing what you like when you like ;-)) Im not sure about whats happening in blogland with the fashion police etc but i to wear just what i want and what makes me happy i have my own sense of style and i wouldn't have a clue what was in fashion. I always dress up no matter where im going. I loved the the little words of wisdom i had a tear at the end. You look gorgeous in red and purple and im loving your red shoes. So loved reading this post. dee xxxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01807783495138462705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-19805886671572465352012-08-20T08:54:08.728-07:002012-08-20T08:54:08.728-07:00Curtise this post illustrates perfectly why I love...Curtise this post illustrates perfectly why I love you to peices! The poem is so appropriate and makes me smile as does this gorgeous red and purple outfit. You really look spectacular. <br /><br />I can't be bothered with to much fussiness with blogging we just do what we do and don't worry too much about it. I love all the wonderful women I have met and that is what I adore about it most!<br /><br />Tons of blogging love baby! I'll be seeing you soon~<br />XXOO~<br />KristaKristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00350442910321860733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-522589150378396272012-08-20T06:12:45.174-07:002012-08-20T06:12:45.174-07:00All these fashionista blogger girls are just soooo...All these fashionista blogger girls are just sooooooo boring. I even find some of the trendy cliquey vintage girls the same. When I first started my blog I wished on a star (literally) for it to be sucessfull and it has! My life is so much better for meeting (sort of) you lot. You look amazing in red and purple and pretty much any colour. I'm so glad I found you and the other older bloggers as well as the great girls round my age too. Fantastic out fit as ever - you look wonderful! Miss Simmonds Sayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15655954003085670507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-66315884312671369152012-08-20T04:32:58.438-07:002012-08-20T04:32:58.438-07:00Ooh la la - what I wouldn't give to be that tr...Ooh la la - what I wouldn't give to be that tree! The fuschia is beautiful and SO ARE YOU! I absolutely love this PERFECT colour combination - in fact, in my poetry-writing-days, I wrote a poem describing my perfect man as wearing "red red jeans, purple suede shoes, he'll be a hat wearing fool, singing the blues"... and I stand by that awful poetry! <br /><br />I have missed this furore, having been out of action for a wee while... but I trust you to keep me informed, mi amor. <br /><br />You are more beautiful every day. LOVE! Sarah xxxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16235255775524330362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-6551318259172530082012-08-20T02:14:36.524-07:002012-08-20T02:14:36.524-07:00Gorgeous outfit and colour combination!
I've ...Gorgeous outfit and colour combination! <br />I've never understood blogs that are littered through with sponsor posts.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12238571735302117986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-47740408030833546802012-08-20T00:28:09.891-07:002012-08-20T00:28:09.891-07:00What I find so puzzling about getting older is tha...What I find so puzzling about getting older is that i still feel like I am 20 in my head. And I know a lot of people who feel the same. I bet you feel the same. I hadn't been on your blog for a few days. You may be jealous of my holiday in France but I am so jealous of that 'pairs' game you found! It's SO beautiful!! elodie ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11381256745854336156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-13082803841510417342012-08-19T20:08:00.211-07:002012-08-19T20:08:00.211-07:00Purple and red! Such a beautiful combination and ...Purple and red! Such a beautiful combination and 48 is young, as far as I'm concerned. It's all relative! But back to the purple and red, the poem and Desiree - you are intelligent, warm, generous, witty and stylish. The Style Cronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03760710805926873206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-45920319279826445912012-08-19T20:06:43.434-07:002012-08-19T20:06:43.434-07:00I love your "thoughts" with the Amen at ...I love your "thoughts" with the Amen at the end...and the peek of that red slip! Don't get too frisky with the tree...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-12943252372309617412012-08-19T20:01:52.772-07:002012-08-19T20:01:52.772-07:00I have never heard of that poem, so thank you for ...I have never heard of that poem, so thank you for sharing it.<br />Thanks for pointing out that for many of us, blogging is not a competition. I do not know of these successful bloggers of whom you speak. Are they the ones in over-size eyeglasses and high-waist trousers? I am blissfully unaware of all the brouhaha. <br />Let's hear it for red and purple! Red and purple with the addition of gold is my favorite color combination. Most of my apartment is based on that color combo and it is my go-to, feel-good color combo when getting dressed, too. <br />I blog so that I can share my love of vintage with others since none of my real-life friends are into vintage fashion. I get vicarious pleasure seeing what you and other fabulous women find and put together. I also like knowing that I am in good company when I wear purple paratrooper boots (like today) or micro-mini skirts (also today) at the age of 51, even though my real-life friends would never dream of wearing such things. joyatrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02460272074875273228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-35220971016354473072012-08-19T16:53:23.500-07:002012-08-19T16:53:23.500-07:00You are cool, gorgeous,hip, lovely,smart, fabulous...You are cool, gorgeous,hip, lovely,smart, fabulous and i adore you what else do you need girl? <br /><br />That flower fuschia ia out of this world! I want it in our garden, is this the real name?<br /><br />Loce <br /><br />Ariane xxxxxxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02362016707885334020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-27833946781274898812012-08-19T16:11:10.685-07:002012-08-19T16:11:10.685-07:00I love what you are wearing. I must start to wear ...I love what you are wearing. I must start to wear a petticoat. Your shoes are particularly awesome. <br /><br />I always hug trees. In fact I can't pass an Oak without having a cuddle so he can tell me his secrets.<br /><br />Keep up the good work. Tally ho!<br /><br />Cxx Cordelia Earlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16192959764929724721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-10951776973511517392012-08-19T14:37:12.291-07:002012-08-19T14:37:12.291-07:00Fab shoes, love how the outfit matches the flowear...Fab shoes, love how the outfit matches the flowears!<br />Age? What age? I have just been to a blogger event with a few girls in their early 20's and it's a lot of fun. I thought I'd feel a bit more awkward seeing that I'm 15 years their senior, but it was fine. We worry too much sometimes, I think.<br /><br />Come to Nottingham! I live in Grantham, which is close by and I do know a few places to visit in Notts. send me an email to glitzykitty@gmail so we can plan something :)Mrs. Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13483179501424700390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-24220867415413840822012-08-19T13:57:38.102-07:002012-08-19T13:57:38.102-07:00WORD Curtise!!! Awesome post and so so true!!! I d...WORD Curtise!!! Awesome post and so so true!!! I didn't know what IFB was until all of this came down.<br />I get crap all the time about "monetizing my blog" and "pulling in new readers" etc. etc. etc. I'm not blogging for money-I have a job. This is my fun outlet and I'm doing it for ME.<br />What i've reaped is far better then mere money--getting to know this wonderful community of ladies who live all around the world and share their different and interesting lives with me. Who can put a price tag on that???<br /><br />Love your outfit!!!!<br /><br />{{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}}}}}<br />TameraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-63356714080658213112012-08-19T13:03:41.158-07:002012-08-19T13:03:41.158-07:00Sound advise to one who was made to wear a Primark...Sound advise to one who was made to wear a Primark "Hello Kitty" PJ top around Toon! My shoes were sparkly but flat as I can't do heels anymore as I have sodding arthritus in my big toes! xDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11269721218424514656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-88034626596695113502012-08-19T12:53:47.692-07:002012-08-19T12:53:47.692-07:00Wise words! I'm not blogging to be some huge s...Wise words! I'm not blogging to be some huge success - I just enjoy making new friends and sharing snippets of my life! xLouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12891350611612863687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-21447970797377240432012-08-19T12:52:38.559-07:002012-08-19T12:52:38.559-07:00I couldn't agree with you more! I'm still ...I couldn't agree with you more! I'm still kind of shocked I have followers, it's a trip. I love those red shoes, even a old woman like me could walk in them!LOL!<br /><br />PS: why wait? Wear what ever you want, have fun, and don't give a rats ass about somebody thinking you're too old .thorne garnethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11218549973143619062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-59043607695279354182012-08-19T09:09:14.951-07:002012-08-19T09:09:14.951-07:00Curtise, you are stunning, and you're wearing ...Curtise, you are stunning, and you're wearing my fave: pleats. And purple. Gotta find me some pleats.<br /><br />Re the poem. I will always buy butter. I eat a ridiculous amount, and have always joked that I only need a little bread to support butter. My dad used to look at my toast, and say, "Damn, Lynne, there's enough butter on there to float a horse." Yep.<br /><br />You did scare me a bit in that one pic :o<br />The Goodwill Fangirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05845712888337339929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-19001424554582514642012-08-19T08:55:35.638-07:002012-08-19T08:55:35.638-07:00That was one of my Mum (and mine's) favourite ...That was one of my Mum (and mine's) favourite poems, she always used to write it in birthday cards of her friends when they reached a "landmark birthday".<br />What the hell is a successful blogger anyway? How does one measure success? I might not have a squillion followers but I found fabulous women like you who I'm privileged to call my real life friends and you can't get much better than that, can you?<br />Amazing words, killer colour combo and a kick ass attitude. I'll take you over some boring bint trying to flog me something I don't want any day of the week. <br />You rock! xxxxxxxxxxxxx<br />Vixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-50882806156800055152012-08-19T08:35:54.469-07:002012-08-19T08:35:54.469-07:00Your definition of blogging success echoes my own....Your definition of blogging success echoes my own. I'm afraid I'll never be a "professional blogger" according to IFB's standards. I'm too old and quirky for that! LOving the purple and red, and I was wearing an outfit in the same colour combo this week which will soon make a blog appearance. Thanks for including the full Jenny Joseph poem. Forest City Fashionistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04428940427287921203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-13993907244113538822012-08-19T06:31:18.169-07:002012-08-19T06:31:18.169-07:00Damn straight amor!
bloging amigas are my magazine...Damn straight amor!<br />bloging amigas are my magazines admiration and obsession.<br />Desireeita is a fine ass example of true beauty and inspiration.<br />I see we are red petticoat devilish twin prostis.purple and red look marvelous on ya!<br />besotesdoradadamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01115732129336500002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-76593747804796252362012-08-19T06:06:25.550-07:002012-08-19T06:06:25.550-07:00Wow! I love the purple & red - you look great....Wow! I love the purple & red - you look great. I don't think style & looking good has anything to do with age. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com