What age group are you in? All and none. Ageless. ;)
About how much do you spend on clothing each month? As little as possible…unless I find lots of beautiful things; then I spend too much.
Do you prefer shopping online or in person? In person. I’ve got to touch the material—and I’ve found that what looks great on a hanger doesn’t look near the same hanging on me. But I have been known to purchase items online.
What are your favorite stores? Since I’m from New York, I always liked to travel back east to shop there—stroll Fifth Avenue, the whole thing. But then, I discovered I can find much cuter things looking around nearer home. For the big store experience, you can’t beat Nordstroms (especially for shoes) (and piano music), but I prefer smaller shops. Lately, the stores that work for me are Dress Barn and Coldwater Creek.
What would you call your style? Eclectic.
What color is your favorite to wear? My fav color has always been blue, but I find earth tones work best for my complexion. And sometimes I stretch that to burgundy—but never to pinks!
What color do you feel looks awful on you? Somebody told me I look awful in yellow, so I’ve taken that advice to heart. However, with a better tan, it might be a little less devastating.
Do you like patterns? Yes, although it depends on what the pattern does for me. I don’t like things too busy. Subtle works better. I’ll consider anything as long as the drape of the material and the feel of the fit work for me.
If you had an unlimited budget, what would your dream outfit look like? If I had an unlimited budget, it wouldn’t be clothes that I’d be spending it on. (That’s the snark answer.) Um, er…probably something dressy that would be worn to a special event—the kind of romantic, elegant dresses that no one wears any more. I’m thinking the Jessica McClintock styles from years ago…
Does your blog reflect your clothing styles? Since my blog isn’t about clothing, I guess I’d have to say no—except for those brief moments when I post an old picture of a relative from the 1890s in the style of those Gibson Girls portraits, or someone showing off a 1920s flapper hairstyle. Not that I’d wear these styles, but the vintage look calls to me.
How do you think clothing reflects personality? Clothing, at least for me, flows out of who a person is and what that person is doing. I’ve always liked clothing with personality rather than “style” because my clothing is an extension of who I am (not an extension of what some stranger dictates that I should look like). On the other hand, since I’m practical—believe me, that comes with having to pay the clothes bill!—I believe clothing should reflect a functionality. But then, isn’t that what I’m about, too? So even that points back to my personality.
Do you have anything else you would like to share with us? For quite a while, I haven’t given much thought to fashion, but I do have to say that the internet opens up a wide range of possibilities, not only for those who wish to develop their own style, but for those who wish to create clothing and accessories. I love how the net brings clothing artists to my digital door. I love seeing what people are creating. It’s fun reading your blog and seeing what you’ve found online. There are so many creative people out there.
Where is your blog, and what is it about? My blog is at www.afamilytapestry.blogspot.com. I called my blog “A Family Tapestry” because I’m writing not only about family history and genealogy, but also about the life stories of the people whose “strands” are woven into my heritage. I want to share what I’ve learned about these interesting people, to honor them and keep their memory alive. And I want to encourage others to learn more about their own family history, too.
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