tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post3464466213018941089..comments2023-10-14T05:01:26.397-05:00Comments on Fort Smith Stylista: Co-Inspirator Women BloggersAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12630135395645059302noreply@blogger.comBlogger83125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-38608570153296860232014-04-29T15:34:47.206-05:002014-04-29T15:34:47.206-05:00The last few months I am absolutely in love with t...The last few months I am absolutely in love with that midi skirts! Look gorgeus on your dear Jan :)<br />And the shoes are amazing. Not too high.. perfect :)<br />Also wonderful and very tastefully chosen colors..<br /><br />have a wonderful week<br />Dana :)Dana Jonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-63739447663891897692014-04-15T21:16:04.172-05:002014-04-15T21:16:04.172-05:00Awwwwh. So kind, Bella. Nobody spreads the love,...Awwwwh. So kind, Bella. Nobody spreads the love, or does more for the blogging community (as a group and individually) as you do. Any creativity I can muster is often connected to the ideas of others around me ... watching the ideas bloom. Madly, as is so often the case for you and the best ones! <br />So happy you stopped by, Bella.Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-15759743647980336342014-04-15T21:11:58.467-05:002014-04-15T21:11:58.467-05:00Matchy-matchy is still fun. There's a sense o...Matchy-matchy is still fun. There's a sense of having "got it right" when colors work together. I'm not sure they'd be so fun without the complimentary pink between them!<br />So glad you stopped by, as always!Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-65569967864539981532014-04-15T21:09:28.119-05:002014-04-15T21:09:28.119-05:00Thank you so much! It was a complete accident. I...Thank you so much! It was a complete accident. I hung it next to the tee, and the shoes were nearby. I sometimes have to be hit over the head ...Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-77592128925948190422014-04-14T12:36:08.641-05:002014-04-14T12:36:08.641-05:00I wish I could sew- but my talents are lacking. Yo...I wish I could sew- but my talents are lacking. You pose well, and look smashing in your skirt and bateau neck tops ( I love the aqua stripes!). Kudos to you for sharing the love- compliments and letting people know they inspire you just make the world a better place. Glad you are in it.Citizen Rosebudhttp://www.thecitizenrosebud.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-73238676657458412432014-04-08T08:26:04.959-05:002014-04-08T08:26:04.959-05:00I am a fan of both Sue's and Alice's blog ...I am a fan of both Sue's and Alice's blog too. Alice is a true pairing expert and Sue, she's just brilliant! I wish I live next to her so that I could get her to make me dresses, LOL! I love the new shoes.. the color is perfect with the top and I am a huge matchy-matchy fan :)<br /><br />Mrs Jack Of All Trades<br />www.mjoat.comMrs_Jack_of_all_tradesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-11003804572858998882014-04-08T05:27:01.999-05:002014-04-08T05:27:01.999-05:00That colour combo is AWESOME. Thanks for the inspi...That colour combo is AWESOME. Thanks for the inspiration!Highland Fashionistanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-91029305915445161592014-04-08T05:16:08.499-05:002014-04-08T05:16:08.499-05:00I don't agree with you that the shape is not t...I don't agree with you that the shape is not the most flattering for you. I think it is fine, make another one. I particularly like the minty green outfit.No fear of fashionhttp://www.nofearoffashion.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-26515856611901995632014-04-08T00:32:49.811-05:002014-04-08T00:32:49.811-05:00I am in awe of anyone who sews, and BTW, I would h...I am in awe of anyone who sews, and BTW, I would have loved if this skirt was in leather, Jan! I adore the length on you - your waist looks so tiny! I'm so happy to see that style come back in. <br /><br /><br />I am a big fan of complimenting strangers, but that old lady was right! You have to really sincerely mean it, or it comes off as false (at least to someone with a sharp BS meter!). Such a great reminder for us all.<br /><br /><br />So sorry I don't visit you more, Jan - life is so busy, you know? :)Sheila (of Ephemera)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-28723839068494350412014-04-07T16:36:28.472-05:002014-04-07T16:36:28.472-05:00Thank you, Patti. I wish I wasn't always so l...Thank you, Patti. I wish I wasn't always so late getting to the party, but I'm just always behind, Mondays are the first day of my weekend! Glad you had a moment to stop by, especially bringing nice comments with you!Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-13549634413369455332014-04-07T16:34:35.574-05:002014-04-07T16:34:35.574-05:00Well, I know I've done something right if you ...Well, I know I've done something right if you liked my post and my skirt, Senora! Thank you so much, lovely lady! I had so much fun making my skirt ... and my shoes are so comfortable that I can call them "work shoes" and wear them guilt free!<br />Have a great week!Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-63185604294869529382014-04-07T16:33:01.188-05:002014-04-07T16:33:01.188-05:00I hope you're feeling better soon! Thank you ...I hope you're feeling better soon! Thank you for your nice comments, and I'm sending some cyber hugs along with my gratitude.Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-8090161340151332502014-04-07T16:25:36.760-05:002014-04-07T16:25:36.760-05:00Must be because we've heard so much of it by t...Must be because we've heard so much of it by the time menopause comes along! Glad you like my skirt. It was tons of fun to finally get to wear it. Thank you so much, Dawn.<br />Hope you poor foot is healing faster than projected. Have you looked up any DYI sites that give turtorials on how to spring decorate a cast or boot?Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-64173851775019563032014-04-07T16:22:46.449-05:002014-04-07T16:22:46.449-05:00Isn't she? She makes sewing so much more than...Isn't she? She makes sewing so much more than just slavishly copying a patter. Her clothes are so much an individualized statement of her lovely, rich personality!<br />Glad you like my skirt. It was so satisfying to get to wear it.<br />Smiles are a gift, aren't they. It's always seemed to me that when I make eye-contact and get a smile, it's as if the other person is saying " I see you." That's important, isn't it.<br />So happy to hear from you, lovely Judith!Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-66223439177959646922014-04-07T16:19:02.950-05:002014-04-07T16:19:02.950-05:00Wow! Thank you very much, Jean. I'm delighte...Wow! Thank you very much, Jean. I'm delighted that you think I did a good job and that it's pretty. I know you're being sweet about hems ... but it is one sewing skill I can claim. I've done hems on every pair of trousers or skirt I've ever had, and most dresses, with the exception of roll-up and cropped pants.<br />So glad you like my new shoes, too. I've worn both pairs to work, and they got me through entire evenings at the restaurant. So glad, because now I can call them "work shoes" and wear them guilt free!<br />I'm so far behind, I'll never get caught up. So happy you had a minute to stop by!Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-89450872874169841242014-04-07T15:52:21.639-05:002014-04-07T15:52:21.639-05:00Oh, God, yes ... moms! I see these lovely women, ...Oh, God, yes ... moms! I see these lovely women, sleep deprived and worn to a frazzle. But it is the soul of bravery and optimism to put on a red lip and a cute top for hauling the kids to sports, play-dates or piano lessons. They need to be acknowledged as beautiful creatures, and not just a life-coach and chief facilitator for their families. Whenever there's a birth among the women I know, I try to make sure the new mom gets some attention ... it's so often just about the baby. <br />Glad you like me skirt! I hadn't made a whole garment since 1963! I've done lots of alterations, and apparently those skills translate. <br />The mint wasn't planned. I just had it hanging next to my mint shirt, and you're right that it pops next to the cooler color! Happy accident!<br />Thanks so much, Karen! ( I'm running so late this week ... gotta get out and about!)Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-60220169913780260492014-04-07T15:40:43.449-05:002014-04-07T15:40:43.449-05:00And you too, Jan - inspiring us with your fabulous...And you too, Jan - inspiring us with your fabulous outfits and wonderful outlook. xoPatti_NotDeadYetStylenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-17748777758207069142014-04-07T15:34:24.195-05:002014-04-07T15:34:24.195-05:00Phew, seriously. I felt like I'd hurt her fee...Phew, seriously. I felt like I'd hurt her feelings if I didn't come up quick with a rational response. So glad she was happy.<br />Good to see you, Wendy. Hope you're having a glorious California springtime!Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-58273849609134234912014-04-07T15:27:54.878-05:002014-04-07T15:27:54.878-05:00Hello, Kim! And thanks ... glad you liked it. Mo...Hello, Kim! And thanks ... glad you liked it. More to come, as this one was a test run fore some seriously gorgeous fabric I really want to wear ... so I hope it's a good thing! Gotta find another way to stand, sometimes!<br />Isn't Sue amazing? She's really made me aware of why making it myself is more than just copying someone else's pattern. Lots of creativity possible, and always your own. Not sure how much I'll do in future, but it feels damned good to successfully put in a zipper!Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-51040725618420855592014-04-07T15:00:32.539-05:002014-04-07T15:00:32.539-05:00Gotta do something about that pose, I know. But th...Gotta do something about that pose, I know. But there's a good reason so many women stand that way for their photos! Working on it ...<br />Glad you like my skirt, 'cause I'm pretty proud of it. <br />Hope you're having a great week!Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-59805280093201764132014-04-07T14:58:40.098-05:002014-04-07T14:58:40.098-05:00Thank you, Beate. So happy you like it. Actually, ...Thank you, Beate. So happy you like it. Actually, I was talking about the pattern's built-in extra room. Yes, I used a fusible facing and twill tape inside the upper waist seam. Although the pattern was way too roomy for the measurements, there were some great tips in the instructions. <br />I'm so pleased you stopped by!Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-40327087686985256742014-04-07T14:53:20.784-05:002014-04-07T14:53:20.784-05:00Glad you liked it, Tamera! And glad you like my s...Glad you liked it, Tamera! And glad you like my skirt ... such fun, and I'm glad it turned out well. I hope you're feeling better, SuperModel.Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-6438685014887309692014-04-07T14:52:05.098-05:002014-04-07T14:52:05.098-05:00Yup! Thank you, Mel, 'cause I had a good time...Yup! Thank you, Mel, 'cause I had a good time feeling triumphant when I remembered stuff like how to cut a pattern out! It's been such a long time since I made anything. <br />I wish I could find another way to stand! Working on it ...<br />Glad you stopped by, kid. Always tickled when you do!Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-70497847971206417092014-04-07T14:48:30.980-05:002014-04-07T14:48:30.980-05:00Thanks, Jill! I'm looking forward to wearing ...Thanks, Jill! I'm looking forward to wearing it this summer with sandals and a little sleeveless top. I love trousers and dresses, but I'm so happy to see this style of skirt back in retro-rotation. Glad to see you here!Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-69235935040706595892014-04-07T14:46:19.037-05:002014-04-07T14:46:19.037-05:00Yes, I get the leather look. It does on mine as w...Yes, I get the leather look. It does on mine as well. Happy you liked it, Glenda. Thanks so much for stopping by!Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com