tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042823968101983560.post281120534951550353..comments2024-03-05T09:10:31.164+00:00Comments on Coulda Shoulda Woulda: Where Style is Subjective Coulda shoulda wouldahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12507021618497645667noreply@blogger.comBlogger89125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042823968101983560.post-57168119874175338202013-11-24T16:30:20.037+00:002013-11-24T16:30:20.037+00:00Also fake nails and gels etc - they are soooo bad ...Also fake nails and gels etc - they are soooo bad for your health let alone the nail technician...I went last year to a salon with a friend after my detox in austria and i got sick and had to leave the salon - every since then i am very wary. <br /><br />Ah what you mention is double fold - it is also keeping up with the times - women with too long or feathered hair or blue eyeliner and such. <br /><br />I gotta say though I am guilty of wearing gym gear outside of the gym and i only buried a juicy tracksuit due to the holes so...:) xxCoulda shoulda wouldahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12507021618497645667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042823968101983560.post-41527733897212273162013-11-24T16:28:13.735+00:002013-11-24T16:28:13.735+00:00Yep i know - i remember that I lived in a block of...Yep i know - i remember that I lived in a block of 4 nail bars and they were all busy!!! I miss that about the states though still easier to get nails done there with the queues than in London...Coulda shoulda wouldahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12507021618497645667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042823968101983560.post-68766167054369368382013-11-24T16:26:12.004+00:002013-11-24T16:26:12.004+00:00Right is right, right Caroline? xRight is right, right Caroline? xCoulda shoulda wouldahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12507021618497645667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042823968101983560.post-79029111495205220522013-11-24T08:08:34.829+00:002013-11-24T08:08:34.829+00:00In Sweden we don't get our nails done too ofte...In Sweden we don't get our nails done too often, but there are nail bars popping up so I guess some demand is there. Style is always right! CarolineBeautifulosophyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15768294192939414228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042823968101983560.post-37121683499215826482013-11-24T04:57:12.457+00:002013-11-24T04:57:12.457+00:00hahaha! It's very funny actually. here, in Par...hahaha! It's very funny actually. here, in Paris, I am one of the only person I know going to the manicure regularly. I mean, my friends might do it, but it's always a "one time thing". The sad part is, I don't even like manicure, but I just feel like I "have to" (daddy issues lol : he loves women with beautiful hands). So anyway, here in Paris, it just sounds like I'm "spoiled" but when I was in the US : Daaaamn you had to litterally fight to find a spot at the manicure on friday night. It was hysterical. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09324867709746143946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042823968101983560.post-50230383050609218592013-11-24T04:48:50.985+00:002013-11-24T04:48:50.985+00:00Maybe I'm prejudiced, but I think Californians...Maybe I'm prejudiced, but I think Californians are friendlier than East Coasters…kim at northerncalstyle.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12710545630442890027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042823968101983560.post-77454342178545932972013-11-24T04:36:54.299+00:002013-11-24T04:36:54.299+00:00Okay confession, I still have one and would only w...Okay confession, I still have one and would only wear at home…SO warm!kim at northerncalstyle.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12710545630442890027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042823968101983560.post-63286123779438788442013-11-24T04:35:26.668+00:002013-11-24T04:35:26.668+00:00Well, I think fake nails are one of those things t...Well, I think fake nails are one of those things that American women who are not hip, still think looks groomed or good. Shocking to me that even a very stylish friend was still getting French fake acrylic nails until about 9 months ago. Finally, I basically said her nails are the same ones I had when I was married 17 years ago. She protested that her nails don't grow and she (a corporate professional) needed to look put together for work. What she couldn't see was how tacky and out-dated they were. Now she has decided to do the gel nails in a shorter version and thinks that is better. <br /><br />Sadly the middle-American average woman cannot see the beauty in the natural look. I personally think an unpainted nail with hands that are cared for is far prettier than these gross decals and such. It's true that you will see a woman who dresses terrible, is very unkempt otherwise, but by golly she's got her nails on! They need to go to Italy where woman are so lovely are natural.<br /><br />Yes, the track suits are ubiquitous on many older Americans. One thing I loved about traveling to Europe was seeing the well-dressed older people! Very impressive. Americans seem to just give up totally on their waists and care only for comfort! At least the majority..<br /><br />xxKimkim at northerncalstyle.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12710545630442890027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042823968101983560.post-79717722015629683632013-11-23T17:41:27.878+00:002013-11-23T17:41:27.878+00:00Black in the tropics is a terrible thought Carol!!...Black in the tropics is a terrible thought Carol!! Coulda shoulda wouldahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12507021618497645667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042823968101983560.post-26255009587521242372013-11-23T17:40:49.920+00:002013-11-23T17:40:49.920+00:00I know - I didn't notice him either for some r...I know - I didn't notice him either for some reason!Coulda shoulda wouldahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12507021618497645667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042823968101983560.post-16085706559502049122013-11-23T13:51:48.876+00:002013-11-23T13:51:48.876+00:00CWS ~ you have answered a puzzling question why na...CWS ~ you have answered a puzzling question why nail bars have become so popular in AUS. Not a luxury spend I could justify myself. I must admit that my dress standards have become so casual since living in a tropical climate. Lots of black when I have visited Melbourne and Adelaide, which means I automatically stick out as a tourist because I don't do black in the tropics. Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05592150238891296272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042823968101983560.post-23017592827215470112013-11-23T03:53:27.527+00:002013-11-23T03:53:27.527+00:00*shockedDroppedJaw*
BOWIE was in Zoolander?
no w...*shockedDroppedJaw*<br /><br />BOWIE was in Zoolander?<br /><br />no wonder he disappeared from the planet for a while to recover. teamgloriahttp://teamgloria.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042823968101983560.post-20836965495607940802013-11-22T18:04:56.522+00:002013-11-22T18:04:56.522+00:00Oh Heather - for the time being I will be a voyeur...Oh Heather - for the time being I will be a voyeur and enjoy all your outfits as I am still not ready at all!!!! Y'all look good though!. PS I only got rid of my juicy tracksuit two years ago only because there were holes in it!! xxCoulda shoulda wouldahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12507021618497645667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042823968101983560.post-17764262911725305622013-11-22T18:03:16.794+00:002013-11-22T18:03:16.794+00:00I would get my nails done all the time if it was a...I would get my nails done all the time if it was as cheap and easily accessible like in the States but also English woman don't judge nails so I get a free pass here!Coulda shoulda wouldahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12507021618497645667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042823968101983560.post-67126354269091491262013-11-22T17:31:08.288+00:002013-11-22T17:31:08.288+00:00You are so astute. Interesting cultural observatio...You are so astute. Interesting cultural observations. By the way-I'm hoping to see you join up with one of the 'How I wear Mine' posts. They are fun-though very daunting at first because posing is awwwwwwkward. <br />No more velveteen track suits for me...<br />Happy weekend darling!<br />xx, HeatherAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17032908426814046368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042823968101983560.post-1476706824617686072013-11-22T12:10:27.577+00:002013-11-22T12:10:27.577+00:00Phew. Glad i wasnt present or they would have look...Phew. Glad i wasnt present or they would have looked knowingly at my nails and then at each other with disparaging glances. Because my fingernails are never painted - can't bear them to be. But you raise such a truism about theregionality of what's important, be it fashion or other things.Glamour Dropshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12651174250292927988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042823968101983560.post-85648639071558396402013-11-22T11:05:30.218+00:002013-11-22T11:05:30.218+00:00Yep totally agree tho I think certain things are v...Yep totally agree tho I think certain things are valued so for those tourists their benchmark were nails whereas some other it's skin as it is in Asia so it seems to vary doesn't it? But as I don't make an effort I do appreciate effort even if isn't my taste perse :)Coulda shoulda wouldahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12507021618497645667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042823968101983560.post-19297081724750305342013-11-22T10:50:43.495+00:002013-11-22T10:50:43.495+00:00Very funny and very true! I'm from NY but went...Very funny and very true! I'm from NY but went to university in Texas. The way the girls there went to class always baffled me; they would wear gym shorts and t-shirts (perfectly ironed), but their hair and makeup had obviously been done. They were trying to make it look like they didn't care how they looked since they were in gym clothes, but the hair and makeup said otherwise. I never understood going through all that trouble just to dress like that, but that was their thing. Sara Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06058056977783867772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042823968101983560.post-53599951962449505752013-11-22T10:46:24.686+00:002013-11-22T10:46:24.686+00:00I know not to generalise about most things! I live...I know not to generalise about most things! I lived in the upper west side and loved it. But yes I also can't stand how you have to book here! Although I think slowly they are trying to change things but nails inc in certain areas don't even take new clients on, kind of a joke! But I do notice Americans speak loudly and I am also guilty of that although I have quietened my volume since living here!! How is your house coming along??Coulda shoulda wouldahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12507021618497645667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042823968101983560.post-18818142404792342062013-11-22T10:43:08.667+00:002013-11-22T10:43:08.667+00:00I commit fashion faux pas all the time but I am aw...I commit fashion faux pas all the time but I am aware that I am! But if anything it just makes people watching more fun no? ;)Coulda shoulda wouldahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12507021618497645667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042823968101983560.post-88070341664706024012013-11-22T10:41:58.607+00:002013-11-22T10:41:58.607+00:00Too funny! But I think the issue is that they mak...Too funny! But I think the issue is that they make an effort and for that I give points. Because I also cringe when I go to Hoxton bc their supposed cool no bathing no combing of hair does my head in as well!! :)Coulda shoulda wouldahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12507021618497645667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042823968101983560.post-37977473037142193552013-11-22T00:31:18.384+00:002013-11-22T00:31:18.384+00:00Ok we seriously need to meet Naomi! Where did you...Ok we seriously need to meet Naomi! Where did you live in the tri state area??? Born and raised in NJ and you will never catch me in a track suit or with nails done up in London. Seriously who can afford to have perfectly painted nails in this city? The only time I do indulge is in Jersey but definitely never ever nail art! I think it's alright if you're 10 years old or as I am now constantly painting ninja turtles to get my 3.5 year old to stop biting his nails. I do immediately notice the American tourists especially because of the volume of conversation and how often the work "like" is used and then I wonder in horror if that is how I sound. I really hope not!Lattes and Juicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16143546945737892562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042823968101983560.post-36405434095969639592013-11-21T23:56:57.156+00:002013-11-21T23:56:57.156+00:00My, this post has stirred up a reaction! I garden,...My, this post has stirred up a reaction! I garden, so nail art is a no-no for me. On special occasions my nails get treated to a delicate pink or a loud fuchsia varnish but that's about it. Only a goddess looks good in a track suit, I would feel totally diminished wearing one although I love leggings and a big sloppy top.(But not for a trip round town!) And Uggs are slippers. Having said all that, it's great to see such diversity of style. And I agree with Karen that money doesn't necessarily equal style.Share my Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08817611851604816123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042823968101983560.post-12459425541359952892013-11-21T20:43:57.930+00:002013-11-21T20:43:57.930+00:00Just read previous comments and OH GOD someone els...Just read previous comments and OH GOD someone else thought the Russians dress WELL?? Hahhaha! Point proven Naomi!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17862736961575837596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042823968101983560.post-22440027935109977352013-11-21T20:41:37.414+00:002013-11-21T20:41:37.414+00:00Definitely. Definitely. You know I love my fashion...Definitely. Definitely. You know I love my fashion. It's weird but when in California, I always get women commenting on "how cute" my outfits are, elsewhere in the US, nothing. New Yorkers,at best,look me up and down scowling a bit.! Russians:now I am gonna go all judgemental here, brace yourself :CRAZY stupid dress sense. I admit I snicker slightly when I see them parading around Harrods. Money does not always equal style. They wear those hideous puffa jackets with belts that are always white and EUGH they carry Versace bags or Vuittons and...you get the idea. God I hope no Russians read your blog and hunt me down....Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17862736961575837596noreply@blogger.com