tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959918163454225829.post7118227933396262397..comments2024-03-27T14:18:47.272-04:00Comments on Blue House Journal: Summer Outfits: Printed Blouses and Necklacesterricheneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06865436021565986224noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959918163454225829.post-77164757219031512442019-07-11T16:46:28.129-04:002019-07-11T16:46:28.129-04:00Lana, if the pearls are that meticulously done I&#...Lana, if the pearls are that meticulously done I'd leave them alone too! I like that you use them as a special occasion jewelry. That makes them even more significant.<br /><br />Susanmarie, in my town (the little one I live in) women are prone to show up in tight stained t-shirts and yoga pants or daisy duke type shorts whether or not their body is made for it. I have tried to hold myself to a higher standard and as a result find I often look as others do in larger towns where there's less 'at home' wear and a more polished look.<br />I'll be sure and show you more ideas with scarves, as they were my signature accessory for many many years and I still do use them during cooler weather.<br /><br />Tracey, I had decided that bike shorts was as good an idea as a clingy hot slip under a dress. More coverage and more breathable. So glad to know that you find it comfortable. I've got to get me a pair to go under my maxi skirts. I agree that the keds or converse is a nice way to be on trend when wearing a dress and yet be comfortable and age appropriate.<br /><br />Tammy, the nicest compliment is to be told that a blog post was a deep hole to fall into...I'm so happy to have provided respite from your busy day, lol!<br />terricheneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06865436021565986224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959918163454225829.post-85732173904905287792019-07-11T15:00:57.810-04:002019-07-11T15:00:57.810-04:00Well that blog was a deep hole I got lost in this ...Well that blog was a deep hole I got lost in this morning. LOL<br />I enjoyed this post and went straight to Amazon to look at those twist/tangle preventer things. I don't wear necklaces much, and pretty much never in the summer (sweat - ugh), but I have collected a few pretty ones that I'd like to use more often.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05396880852810370044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959918163454225829.post-29855678963029432472019-07-11T13:28:38.255-04:002019-07-11T13:28:38.255-04:00Hi Terri! I love the idea of signature jewelry (wh...Hi Terri! I love the idea of signature jewelry (which has been my go to for years...using an antique cameo (that had belonged to my mom) and a single silver bracelet Mike bought me several years ago as an anniversary gift. The story of Barbara Billingsly (Mrs. Cleaver) and her signature pearls was so interesting...I have never heard that before! I love wearing dresses as they are so comfortable and an all-in-one outfit haha! In other words I need not hunt down tops to go with skirts or pants etc. I really enjoy a comfortable shirtdress with boots in cold weather and nicer sandals or cute simple sneakers (keds, converse etc.) in warmer weather. They are surprisingly comfortable for running around and are sort of classic and sort of trendy i.e., kind of ageless! The addition of yoga shorts underneath keeps them modest (I add these under all my dresses). In summer I like to wear tunic length dresses with longer bike shorts underneath also. I love the way you put all the outfits together to show us...so cute and such a lot of work. Thank you! I'm off now to finish my laundry!<br />Love,<br />Tracey<br />x0xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959918163454225829.post-57356368706700201322019-07-10T16:18:11.564-04:002019-07-10T16:18:11.564-04:00Great Post! I've been looking at fashion blogs...Great Post! I've been looking at fashion blogs and pinterest for outfit ideas, but so many of them are just not practical. I love your ideas because they are practical and fashionable, but not over the top. I'm trying to use what I have already and accessorize with my costume jewely and collection of scarves. I would welcome ideas on scarves. It's so easy to make one look good in fall and winter, but I'm having problems figuring out how to wear my beautiful bright colored vintage silk scarves during spring and summer without looking too dressy. Fashion where I live consists of black yoga pants and a North Face jacket. That's not my style, so I usually look out of place and dressed up because I wear skirts, shorts, capris, heels, etc. <br />Susanmarie in Pacific NorthwestAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959918163454225829.post-31524763530417176632019-07-10T12:43:44.362-04:002019-07-10T12:43:44.362-04:00I have thought about getting the pearls restrung b...I have thought about getting the pearls restrung but our oldest daughter bought them at the pearl market in Beijing, China when they were missionaries there. My husband sent along the money for them. She told me about the little Chinese lady who carefully selected each pearl so that they matched and then strung them. The knots and workmanship is truly beautiful and I cannot bring myself to have that redone by an American jeweler. The string is just gorgeous and I really want to keep it like it is. I did wear them for most of our children's weddings. Every time I wear them someone comments on them and how wonderful they are.Lanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09380649410508372279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959918163454225829.post-44401435941153228672019-07-09T10:47:01.416-04:002019-07-09T10:47:01.416-04:00Lana, perhaps a jeweler could shorten the strand f...Lana, perhaps a jeweler could shorten the strand for you? It's a thought...<br /><br />Sarah, I hope you are able to find the necklace again and purchase it. I like the layered necklaces, too. I've updated that part of the post to include a product that is meant to help them not tangle up on your neck.terricheneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06865436021565986224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959918163454225829.post-79025135103839852692019-07-09T00:48:08.215-04:002019-07-09T00:48:08.215-04:00Thank you !! I wear necklaces but seldom layer t...Thank you !! I wear necklaces but seldom layer them. I just saw a necklace I should have bought. :( Hope it is there next week. If not...well something else will come along. It was pretty much like the see through necklace in the bottom picture. It opens up like a locket so you could put whatever you wanted inside. Neat. I have some short chain necklaces that look silly alone on me but several...a new idea !! It was so kind of you to take the time to research all of this. I really appreciate it. I wear bracelet and earrings all the time but not necklaces often ...but I do have some and now will look for more. :-))) SarahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959918163454225829.post-70848470632052923322019-07-08T22:01:21.575-04:002019-07-08T22:01:21.575-04:00I wear mostly print tops but I just cannot wear ne...I wear mostly print tops but I just cannot wear necklaces anymore. After about an hour they give me a headache. I would happily wear my gorgeous pearls everyday but they are a tad too long. My husband gave them to me for my 50th birthday. The pearls are large so it is heavy but I love to wear them for a little while. Real pearls are cool against your skin and they feel wonderful.Lanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09380649410508372279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959918163454225829.post-62838551744447180102019-07-08T21:19:23.200-04:002019-07-08T21:19:23.200-04:00Thanks for the tips! I think I prefer the highlig...Thanks for the tips! I think I prefer the highlighting and signature pieces. Lovely examples. Thanks!Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11093313893708262722noreply@blogger.com