tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5692740762108343362.post2971093526814124956..comments2023-08-16T14:04:08.249+02:00Comments on The Chic Pragmatist: matin, midi, soir (morning, noon, evening)Aïssahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17200586147804815951noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5692740762108343362.post-63343074038868952672012-08-18T19:22:11.785+02:002012-08-18T19:22:11.785+02:00Thanks! That's why well fitting basics in non ...Thanks! That's why well fitting basics in non synthetic fabrics, not necessarily expensive, like tees and cardigans can be so helpful all year round. At the turn of each season, I check that my "stock" is in order. Then, it's much easier to put together an outfit.Aïssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17200586147804815951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5692740762108343362.post-78894979265402066052012-08-17T20:47:23.656+02:002012-08-17T20:47:23.656+02:00This has been such a helpful post. I couldn't ...This has been such a helpful post. I couldn't agree more. It's all about layering for those of us who live in colder and temperamental climate where the temperature can dip and rise during the day.Chocolate Cookies & Candieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16552211805778583838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5692740762108343362.post-11256384100563581402012-07-26T13:01:08.988+02:002012-07-26T13:01:08.988+02:00Thank you! It's very nice to read such kind wo...Thank you! It's very nice to read such kind words.<br />I don't really wear lots of jewellery actually besides earrings, a bracelet my mom gave me when I was a teen and my watch, that's about it. Sometimes I feel like being a little bit fancier or putting on more bling but it never lasts!Aïssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17200586147804815951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5692740762108343362.post-31755097933802479652012-07-26T12:59:57.174+02:002012-07-26T12:59:57.174+02:00Ce commentaire a été supprimé par l'auteur.Aïssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17200586147804815951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5692740762108343362.post-39663898899302823522012-07-26T12:55:11.513+02:002012-07-26T12:55:11.513+02:00Thanks! At the end of the day, I feel like a mule ...Thanks! At the end of the day, I feel like a mule carrying all the stuff and clothes necessary to "survive" ! <br />The sandals I'm wearing are the Merry, the flat ones. I wanted to get the Handy but by now they're sold-out in 38 of course. The wedges seemed a bit high for me too and judging by the number of Handy available on eBay and online consignment stores, I'm not sure they're that comfortable...Aïssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17200586147804815951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5692740762108343362.post-67058337564184555002012-07-26T12:41:39.951+02:002012-07-26T12:41:39.951+02:00Thanks for the input! I love the idea of silk tops...Thanks for the input! I love the idea of silk tops. It's both elegant and useful to keep cool, so it'd be a good alternative to my cotton/linen shirts. <br />The scarf is indeed made of cotton. I live in the land of scarves. If there's an accessory you can find almost anywhere in the Paris area it's scarves! haha! <br />I know mass-market stores like Uniqlo, h&m and Zara offer propose basic linen and/or cotton scarves, that's where I got some of mine, so it could be a lead in your search if, of course such stores are available in your area or online.Aïssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17200586147804815951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5692740762108343362.post-36239441363167399772012-07-26T12:20:00.336+02:002012-07-26T12:20:00.336+02:00Thank you! Go figure, we're also in the middle...Thank you! Go figure, we're also in the middle (well, in the end as the weather supposedly drastically changes tomorrow!) of a heat wave and all I can think of is fall clothes! Still, I enjoy finally putting on some summer clothes and baring a bit of skin! Good luck with the heat!Aïssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17200586147804815951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5692740762108343362.post-5740439637449601182012-07-26T12:08:50.392+02:002012-07-26T12:08:50.392+02:00Oh dear! Your comment reminds me of a summer in No...Oh dear! Your comment reminds me of a summer in North America, I was literally freezing whenever I went to a restaurant and of course I had packed just one thin cardi and ended up buying a denim jacket to survive the chill! Ha ha!Aïssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17200586147804815951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5692740762108343362.post-40083069083077750012012-07-26T11:56:32.073+02:002012-07-26T11:56:32.073+02:00Thanks Lin! The weather has been quite unpredictab...Thanks Lin! The weather has been quite unpredictable lately and as a consequence, I was ready for anything! Foldable flats, a mini umbrella... Right now, we're in a heat wave and the challenge is to stay neat and business-like...Aïssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17200586147804815951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5692740762108343362.post-34506265051445816492012-07-25T20:54:46.430+02:002012-07-25T20:54:46.430+02:00I just wanted to say that I love your blog. Your s...I just wanted to say that I love your blog. Your style is such a source of inspiration for me and so refreshingly minimalistic and very confident. I'd really love if you would do a post in the future about the jewellery you wear.Hananoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5692740762108343362.post-26789219550281427642012-07-22T19:30:10.199+02:002012-07-22T19:30:10.199+02:00what a great post! i agree with Lin - it's so ...what a great post! i agree with Lin - it's so good to see a look functions throughout the entire day, especially in summer when you're navigating between style, practicality, coolness and comfort. love that you layer so well and look stylish at every juncture of your workday!<br /><br />also love your IM sandals - are those the handy wedges? how do they fit/feel after a whole day?miss sophiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09427223953623415005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5692740762108343362.post-30130871595848736452012-07-21T12:09:54.939+02:002012-07-21T12:09:54.939+02:00I like the subtle color/texture play of your outfi...I like the subtle color/texture play of your outfit. Is the scarf cotton? I have difficulty finding nice cotton scarves that are meant to look good for more than a few weeks. Around here the cotton versions are mixed with either viscose or rayon (why?) which hangs nicely on your neck but snags really easily. <br />Where I live, it is hot and humid early in the morning and over the day it only becomes hotter. I keep a scarf in my car (no public transportation in the suburbs) to accompany me in cold places. <br />I also wear a lot of tank top/camisoles under my top layer-I like them in a non-clinging silk which holds the heat in a cold environment but releases heat (and dries fast) when it is warm. I can't tell what the fabrics are in your outfit, but I also love cardigans made of linen/silk blends in the summer. The blend has the lightness of linen but doesn't wrinkle as fast as pure linen.<br />-MissoneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5692740762108343362.post-85318383219511196142012-07-20T17:33:15.194+02:002012-07-20T17:33:15.194+02:00You handle the task of inconsistent summer dressin...You handle the task of inconsistent summer dressing very well (and your outfit is making me long for autumn!). It reminds me of summer in the town where I grew up. Where I am now it goes from about 40C outside to the infamously frigid American AC indoors. I usually pack a little sweater or scarf for inside, but it's so hot here that I can't even remember the last time I even wore pants outside of my house (which, go figure, is air conditioned as well).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5692740762108343362.post-83703862253323969722012-07-20T04:33:36.995+02:002012-07-20T04:33:36.995+02:00The American south is the land of the air conditio...The American south is the land of the air conditioning unit so having to navigate the 30 degrees Celsius plus heat in addition to icebox that characterizes many indoor establishments such as offices and restaurants is a challenge. It's interesting to see how throughout the day, you have peel off the layers! Where I live, you have to pile on the layers once you enter a building and then off again once you leave.T.A.Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17422932030004045131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5692740762108343362.post-56400654315669653992012-07-19T12:57:34.375+02:002012-07-19T12:57:34.375+02:00I love this - I have always wondered how people li...I love this - I have always wondered how people living in unpredictable weather plan their outfits. You've given me valuable advice I will keep in mind the next time I pack for a trip. It's the art of layering to meet practical demands, and you do it looking chic!linhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00638024559737049131noreply@blogger.com