tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post5006123941665692295..comments2023-10-14T05:01:26.397-05:00Comments on Fort Smith Stylista: White Dresses, Flowered Midis and SmartphonesAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12630135395645059302noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-79695372234680060682014-08-11T20:53:21.120-05:002014-08-11T20:53:21.120-05:00Thanks, Alex! Glad you like what is becoming my f...Thanks, Alex! Glad you like what is becoming my favorite outfit ever. The little top was labeled Dry Clean Only, and of course, I had to try to wash it. Came through like a champ and dried without so much as a hint of a wrinkle. Whew. Yeay!<br />I've never shopped online for much, with the exception of Amazon. They have my undying loyalty for so many reasons. But beyond that, I want to touch and try on and pay cash if I can! So happy you dropped in for a chat.Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-80097392175917581492014-08-11T20:46:02.755-05:002014-08-11T20:46:02.755-05:00Howdy from Crazytown, Adorable Curtise! I miss Ca...Howdy from Crazytown, Adorable Curtise! I miss California so much sometimes, but been there, done that, as we say. Waaah. Thank you for liking my skirt ... it's one of my favs for the summer, and know I'll find a way to wear it this winter, even if it is faux linen. It is my understanding that seasonal confusion is not a neurosis but a style statement. Who knew?<br />Broderie anglaise ... that sound so much more elegant than old, homespun-ish eyelet. I'm almost embarassed how much I love this dress. It looks so much better IRL.<br />I'm so overwhelmed with technology right now that it's ridiculous. Not only do I need to figure out how to use the camera on my smartphone, but on my tablet. I join you on the rubbish heap and we shall have tea, shan't we?Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-63960665424564446302014-08-11T19:55:34.308-05:002014-08-11T19:55:34.308-05:00Hello, Gorgeous! Glad you like the outfits. I kn...Hello, Gorgeous! Glad you like the outfits. I know I'd use my phone more if we had the wonderful luxury of public transportation. When we first came to Arkansas, I could not believe that even the crappiest house trailers and shacks had big, fancy cars parked in front. Didn't take me long to figure out that it's 50 miles to everywhere else from wherever you live, and there are almost no buses, much less trains. Everyone lives in their car or truck. And the phone is a no/no here unless you have a good hands-off system. They're getting better at going hands free, but most people here don't think anything about texting and driving(!), and wander down the road, yakking on the phone and not paying a lick of attention to anyone else who might be trying to get home alive! Of course they can't use a turn signal .... no hands left ... so there are lots of accidents from that.<br />Sorry. Rant over.<br />Will look into Whatsapp! Thank you!<br />I've got lots of new ways to take photos, with the phone and my Kindle HDX but haven't learned yet. Have to take an afternoon and figure it out ... I could use better photos!<br />And someday, I'll be a better Facebook friend ... just hard to get over there to look around!<br />I miss writing to you more often than I have of late ... thank your again for your sweet patience!<br />Have a great week, kiddo!Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-70960985686030799912014-08-11T19:41:47.318-05:002014-08-11T19:41:47.318-05:00Thank you, Glamorous Tiina! Glad you liked my out...Thank you, Glamorous Tiina! Glad you liked my outfits. They're among my new favorites for the summer. I'm on FB primarily for our restaurant, but since I've connected with my bloggy friends with similar interests, it's lots more fun. Sadly, I'm a bad correspondent there. I get overwhelmed but the sheer size of it all! I'm finding LinkIn a bit of a pain, and am likewise mystified by Google +. Never got interested in Pinterest, but may figure out the appeal one day ... but you are right. Who has the time? Unfortunately, when our wintertime slow-down comes, I'll have way more time than I want!<br />So happy you dropped in!Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-74932310935637510192014-08-11T19:21:54.821-05:002014-08-11T19:21:54.821-05:00Awwwh. You're such a sweetie. Thank you. I ...Awwwh. You're such a sweetie. Thank you. I assure you, I rarely feel cool (figuratively or literally) or chic, so it's a wonderful thing that you think so! See you soon, and I'm so pleased you dropped by, Shawna!Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-65496539276050868522014-08-11T19:19:20.489-05:002014-08-11T19:19:20.489-05:00The minute I get my Instagram account going, I'...The minute I get my Instagram account going, I'll be out looking for all you guys. Haven't done more than download the app in a couple of places.<br />So happy you like my skirt and dress. I think this skirt is my favorite of the ones I've made. And the dress is just so much fun to wear. It's youthful without being too young, and looks pretty ... much better IRL than in the photo! Thank you!<br />Dan's such a changed man about his phone, he's like Scrooge on Christmas morning. He has such a blast texting by voice, and especially list making by voice. Sometimes we have to translate his notations, but that's half the fun. "Man aze" for mayonnaise, "hoakies" for hoagies, etc. Suddenly he can use his phone! I never thought I'd see the day. <br />So happy you dropped by, kiddo ... I'll get around one of these days with comments, I promise!Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-73637716996079096582014-08-11T17:54:24.139-05:002014-08-11T17:54:24.139-05:00Jan, you have more than one poodle?? You must let ...Jan, you have more than one poodle?? You must let me send you something.<br />my email is jettjames at g mail dot com. If you're comfortable with giving out your address via email I want to send you a surprise!Joni Jameshttp://artfulcloset.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-52812493387434334442014-08-11T17:24:59.306-05:002014-08-11T17:24:59.306-05:00Thank you, Jill! I really appreciate your monthly...Thank you, Jill! I really appreciate your monthly topics, even if I can't play. I'm so far behind at comments, but will get there I swear!<br />When I get Twitter rolling, then I'll come find all you guys!Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-1521762134358692102014-08-11T17:05:17.008-05:002014-08-11T17:05:17.008-05:00I'll come find you once I have an Instagram ac...I'll come find you once I have an Instagram account, Joni ! As you know, it's a busy technical time here, but I need to get to it soon. It'll be fun, I'm hoping!<br />Short, square girls generally have lots of good accessories ... they generally don't require many alterations. Although I've shortened long chains a time or six. I've always loved shoes, and come by my shoe addiction honestly. My mother was a "collector" too (ahem.) And handbags are always a weakness. I'm already thinking of a good structured bag for fall!<br />I try to get up and dance around when the music is good. One of my poodles is my dance pardner ... they're so smart, and he's a pretty good dancer!<br />I'm sorry about your recent data loss! Horrible! Hang in, kid ... hope you get caught up easily and quickly!<br />Thanks, Joni, for dropping by. Always such a pleasure to hear from you!Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-72296362763776906832014-08-11T16:48:52.822-05:002014-08-11T16:48:52.822-05:00Thanks, Jill! The unpleasant dramas are done, at ...Thanks, Jill! The unpleasant dramas are done, at least these episodes. There's rather a lot pressing, but it's much more interesting stuff. Low on drama, high on the creative part of our business, which is what keeps me going.<br />I'm going to learn some new sewing skills this winter, I'm determined!Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-4431454477138242092014-08-11T16:46:39.241-05:002014-08-11T16:46:39.241-05:00Yup. Once a California Girl, always a California ...Yup. Once a California Girl, always a California Girl, no matter how old you get. When I was born, they used to give out certificates at birth proclaiming us "Daughters of the Golden West" ... I've always liked that. Thank you, Romy!Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-13491070747209826952014-08-11T16:44:40.900-05:002014-08-11T16:44:40.900-05:00Thank you, O Lovely Sacramento! I got to your Sha...Thank you, O Lovely Sacramento! I got to your Share In Style but haven't had a chance to make my visits yet ... I'm glad it's every two weeks. I hope to be done by the 18th! Thank you so much for inviting me.Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-47721037983197510022014-08-11T16:43:12.692-05:002014-08-11T16:43:12.692-05:00Thank you! There's white, then there's wh...Thank you! There's white, then there's white. I really think creamier versions suit me best, but I chanced this cooler white after a few weeks of pretty good slatherings of gradual faux tan cream. Otherwise, I look a bit Miss Havisham in white-white. I think, anyway. And then there's the breadth issue. But this has some interest in the top that helps there, I think. It looks lots better IRL, actually. Strictly a non-work dress!<br />Honestly, we're not smartphone-happy yet. So often it's just an intrusion, but feeling more and more necessary for business these days. Everyone suddenly wants to text you a receipt or to have your send your order in a text message. Dan's having a blast with the voice-to-type thing, so I guess it's a good change. Gotta keep those neural pathways increasing!Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-16229834503624601532014-08-11T16:27:30.579-05:002014-08-11T16:27:30.579-05:00You are the most adorable woman alive. Thanks, Su...You are the most adorable woman alive. Thanks, Sue ... I have been wearing a lot of fit and flare, along with a LOT of fuller skirts, so I get your impression. It's only for the hottest days, this dress, and one I probably won't wear to work much (white at the restaurant is begging for a bowl of bearnaise to splatter on it!) I'm ready to wear it out for dinner sometime soon!Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-14505528486930955302014-08-10T09:02:18.049-05:002014-08-10T09:02:18.049-05:00Jan, you look fabulous in your outfits. I have not...Jan, you look fabulous in your outfits. I have nothing of white hanging in my closet. I'am a color person. Everytime I see someone wearing white, I say that's lovely.<br />Last month I have change my cell phone from the end of the 20 century, to a modern Iphone. <br /><br /><br />Catherine<br />Joly LookCatherinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-24737914230717079902014-08-10T08:50:27.836-05:002014-08-10T08:50:27.836-05:00Your LWD is fab. You always look great Jan!!!! xo...Your LWD is fab. You always look great Jan!!!! xoElsie Daviesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-8495635059846220022014-08-10T05:27:57.598-05:002014-08-10T05:27:57.598-05:00Hi my dear!! Sorry I haven't checked in with y...Hi my dear!! Sorry I haven't checked in with you for a while- you look absolutely amazing and your hair style is gorgeous!! I love to play on pinterest and I'm also on Instagram and Twitter too! xxSharon Shttp://thriftmystyle.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-1246209614555105412014-08-09T19:59:17.275-05:002014-08-09T19:59:17.275-05:00That cork clutch is the coolest thing ever!
http:/...That cork clutch is the coolest thing ever!<br />http://thriftmeover.com<br />http://whosaprettygirl.comDarlene Fademnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-80502053688015626802014-08-08T21:00:23.852-05:002014-08-08T21:00:23.852-05:00Love your stylish elegant outfits! Glad to hear ab...Love your stylish elegant outfits! Glad to hear about your new phones. I have an Instagram account -- lets connect "Oksanai1" Have a wonderful relaxing weekend!Oksananoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-10677345416774056252014-08-08T04:37:09.693-05:002014-08-08T04:37:09.693-05:00I think you look fabulous both in white and floral...I think you look fabulous both in white and florals! Hope you do get on instagram - recently joined and it is a lot of fun and inspirational especially if you like photography - I actually like it more for the non fashion stuff and follow a few great photographers.Veshoeviusnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-20107147376619057082014-08-08T01:18:37.438-05:002014-08-08T01:18:37.438-05:00Oh, but I DO love it Jan! For whatever reason, my...Oh, but I DO love it Jan! For whatever reason, my brain thought, 'This is a new look for Jan', but, of course, you're right...you have worn this silhouette before. It's very flattering!!Sue @ A Colourful Canvashttp://www.acolourfulcanvas.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-1685815400503436712014-08-07T23:52:38.694-05:002014-08-07T23:52:38.694-05:00Thank you, Vix, for the nice wish. Probably won&#...Thank you, Vix, for the nice wish. Probably won't dance on many more beaches (no real beaches around our landlocked part of the world) but I can remember what it felt like! I'm sure you know what it's like!<br />I'm pretty sure I won't be using the net much on my new phone ... but texts, messaging media for the restaurant, and the phone part, of course, really keep my life more secure out in the country here, we're on the road a lot, and with the business 20 miles away, communications are a big deal for us. But like you, I'm not sure I always need to be reachable, and I so agree with not having to share photos of my every meal. I promise to be selective!Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-71292343693391602072014-08-07T23:43:29.593-05:002014-08-07T23:43:29.593-05:00Previous Post Continued: (Sorry, hit return too fa...Previous Post Continued: (Sorry, hit return too fast!) <br />As I was saying, thank you for the kind remarks! <br />I'm feeling less bad about being a late smartphone adopter now! Lots of smart women don't have them, you among them. I'm finding that many of my Kindle Fire uses are indeed better served in the larger format, so I probably won't read books or look at magazines on the phone, but communication tasks will be easier. I am looking forward to following a lot of folks on Instagram, but I can't even keep up with Facebook!<br />Hope you're having a fabulous summer, darling girl!Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-42146281042380807182014-08-07T23:34:10.117-05:002014-08-07T23:34:10.117-05:00Hey, dear Sue! Proud you like my skirt ... whenev...Hey, dear Sue! Proud you like my skirt ... whenever I sew I try not to cut corners 'cause I don't think you do ... at least not any that are not skillful sewing hacks that only you experts know! I'm pleased with the combination.<br />You don't have to like the eyelet dress, kiddo! It's really not much of a departure because I have a closet full of fitted sheaths ... this is just more of a retro-styled shift. It looks better IRL , really!Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-8941569163830277032014-08-07T19:33:44.979-05:002014-08-07T19:33:44.979-05:00I hardly ever do more than one, do I? Glad you li...I hardly ever do more than one, do I? Glad you liked the twofer! I'm pretty happy with all my results here, so thank you so much for the sweet comment. <br />Great ideas for using this new toy! I loaded the app for Instagram, but haven't messed with it yet. Will be following you the minute I figure out how to work it. Thank you for the info!Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com