tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post5310805232307485963..comments2023-10-14T05:01:26.397-05:00Comments on Fort Smith Stylista: Old Lady Runway RantAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12630135395645059302noreply@blogger.comBlogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-50548076408356288382014-11-11T12:12:22.031-06:002014-11-11T12:12:22.031-06:00ha, ha....so well written:) I do agree with you......ha, ha....so well written:) I do agree with you...Ivana Džidićnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-21659624849169190082014-11-01T12:26:18.786-05:002014-11-01T12:26:18.786-05:00Oh my, so it's not only happening here in Germ...Oh my, so it's not only happening here in Germany that Heidi is talking nonsense on camera. Well, well. She is not the nicest and for the ones with a thin skin. I therefore agree with you, old lady is NOT a nice comment and definitely should be taken out of her vocabulary especially in this context of project runway. It's insulting! You by no means look like an old lady, ever! And also a lot other women look so well put together and definitely dressed appropriately!AHeartandSoulStoryhttp://www.aheartandsoulstory.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-35426106207402098542014-10-28T22:39:34.978-05:002014-10-28T22:39:34.978-05:00I'm guessing that what I don't like about ...I'm guessing that what I don't like about her is her persona as the tough judge and host. Gotta have drama, I suppose. She's probably lovely, but I wish she were a little more thoughtful about some of her attitudes! We need to stick together. She's ageing too, but all that fame, fortune and beauty probably makes it easier. don't you think?<br />Thanks, Alex, for your nice comments. I love that bag, myself!Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-11823512214576457392014-10-28T22:35:06.921-05:002014-10-28T22:35:06.921-05:00You're back! Did you have a wonderful time? ...You're back! Did you have a wonderful time? I may do, and show them what everyone had to say about it in comments. No doubt it will be ignored, but maybe we should launch a movement ! Probably not, but change will happen sooner or later. If we're talking about it, good chance others are annoyed by it and it will be noted. I'm such an innocent optimist, sometimes, especially for such an old lady!<br />Thank you for the kind comments and support, as always,V.<br />So pleased to hear from you.Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-31804616731921790292014-10-28T22:30:22.488-05:002014-10-28T22:30:22.488-05:00Awwh, thank you Olga! I'm extra pleased you e...Awwh, thank you Olga! I'm extra pleased you enjoyed it. Sadly, what you say is probably true for a lot of places. But we keep trying, yes?<br />So happy you dropped by to read and say such nice things, as always.Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-42782951725755588742014-10-28T22:28:26.610-05:002014-10-28T22:28:26.610-05:00So true. I wish them both a very long life with l...So true. I wish them both a very long life with lots of time to regret their smug attitudes. In their little summer mansions on Ibiza, or in Monte Carlo, or somewhere. So sad, I know. Ha!<br />Thank you for liking my outfit. Heidi would have said I was trying too hard ... and so I was. I always try. And I love my bag. Thank you for that, too, Darling G.<br />Hope you're having a lovely week. So glad to catch up with you even a little!Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-81368156034146440232014-10-28T22:22:53.584-05:002014-10-28T22:22:53.584-05:00Thank you, Catherine for the good review of my cho...Thank you, Catherine for the good review of my choices ... I get the feeling Heidi wouldn't have liked it at all! So happy to hear from you, as always.Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-77246059041188173862014-10-28T22:21:21.382-05:002014-10-28T22:21:21.382-05:00I'm so glad to hear from you, Judith ... O Wor...I'm so glad to hear from you, Judith ... O World Traveling Goddess of Style! Yes, it's me again, picking a fight. Glad you found some entertainment, anyway. And extra glad you like me in black and blue ... my natural state of existence the last few weeks (a bit stiff and sore from repairing my own not-working clothes dryer, with an assist from Dan, of course.) I persevere.<br />Thank you for saying such nice things, as always!Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-48185815085021738842014-10-28T22:15:37.785-05:002014-10-28T22:15:37.785-05:00I'm not the only one made crazy, then .... and...I'm not the only one made crazy, then .... and not the only one whose husband watches it too! Glad I'm not alone on either one. If its at least us and more here who agree, there are surely more, and maybe things will change! <br />Glad you are with me on the Pixie Pants, too. Aren't they a surprise. Who knew they could be so good on so many women! I agree. Old Navy has it right, and one of the store managers told me that we'd soon see a bunch of new prints and colors for winter. Yeaaay.<br />Thanks, Lana. So happy you stopped by!Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-72833843438721649882014-10-28T16:18:32.163-05:002014-10-28T16:18:32.163-05:00Hey, Isabella! I'm all for reclaiming "o...Hey, Isabella! I'm all for reclaiming "old lady." Not sure it will ever make a compliment, at least not in my lifetime, but I'd settle for a lot fewer disparaging connotations attached to it. It's at least fair to insist on a neutral meaning. It's should be as indefinite as "young woman" or "young lady." <br /><br />So happy to see you stop by ... thanks for your interest!Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-86297400347588600562014-10-28T16:12:21.791-05:002014-10-28T16:12:21.791-05:00I'm pretty clear that deep down, all the empha...I'm pretty clear that deep down, all the emphasis on youth is to keep our awareness of our own mortality at bay, and the reality is that "old" is changing rapidly as we extend our life chances way beyond what they were when we oldies were born. You are not old, certainly, but if I'm not, I'm seriously close to it. I'm happy to have gotten this far with a future still possible, and with goals still to achieve. May we all love that gift if we are lucky enough to enjoy it. <br />Thanks, Shawna, for your kind comments. Much appreciated.Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-16800542515747041792014-10-28T16:01:29.789-05:002014-10-28T16:01:29.789-05:00That's 'cause you're not an Old Lady y...That's 'cause you're not an Old Lady yet! As you hear whiners like me pissing and moaning about it, you'll notice it used derogatorily more often. Seriously, though, thanks so much for the encouraging notes ... always so appreciated. And I can't tell you how much I love that you laugh at what I write. Hope I get that across as often as possible.Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-2613304573438287152014-10-28T13:03:03.021-05:002014-10-28T13:03:03.021-05:00Thank you, Cherie ... always a big compliment when...Thank you, Cherie ... always a big compliment when a fellow shoe-lover likes my choices. So nice of you to drop by to say such nice things. Always a treat!Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-4729733824637792872014-10-28T13:01:58.410-05:002014-10-28T13:01:58.410-05:00You have visitors!!!!! Excellent ... I'll bet...You have visitors!!!!! Excellent ... I'll bet you are an amazing hostess! I hope you had a lovely time. Thank you, adorable Sacramento! So happy to hear from you.Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-60972754268057723002014-10-28T13:00:11.003-05:002014-10-28T13:00:11.003-05:00I was telling someone else that Dan and I record t...I was telling someone else that Dan and I record the show, and fast forward past all the drama, etc. to the runway presentation to pick our favs, and then see what the judges have to say about them afterward. I can't imagine myself in much of what is there, so I know what you mean. Lovely to see, though. Sort of like the Crown Jewels!<br />So glad you stopped by to chime in, Monica ... always a pleasure.Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-55101781115259425882014-10-28T12:57:05.452-05:002014-10-28T12:57:05.452-05:00I found the bag at Charming Charlie, of all places...I found the bag at Charming Charlie, of all places. Not bad quality for such an inexpensive bag, either. I'm enjoying it a lot. Thanks for all your kind remarks, Alice, as always.Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-90557953839957968402014-10-28T12:55:31.629-05:002014-10-28T12:55:31.629-05:00Thank you, Jilly! If they are lucky enough to liv...Thank you, Jilly! If they are lucky enough to live so long, they will, I promise! I'm so happy you like my black and blue ... and my new bag. It's going to be worn out by spring, I'm sure.Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-3489573856995849792014-10-28T12:53:58.891-05:002014-10-28T12:53:58.891-05:00Awwh, thanks Neti ! So kind of you to say so. Ol...Awwh, thanks Neti ! So kind of you to say so. Old Navy suddenly has a handle on what works for curvy girls of all sizes and degrees of curve!Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-33944163594740627132014-10-28T12:44:49.465-05:002014-10-28T12:44:49.465-05:00Thank you, Laurie! That sweater is so soft and li...Thank you, Laurie! That sweater is so soft and light, and I'm into a little of a collection of Pixie Pants ... excellent for curvy girls in just the right proportions to my eye. So glad you stopped by to say such nice things!Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-88632039769826149672014-10-28T12:40:56.744-05:002014-10-28T12:40:56.744-05:00Thanks Curtise! This has been my week to be affro...Thanks Curtise! This has been my week to be affronted by style commentators and writers. I was told (again!) that if I'd worn 60's style in the 60s that I wasn't allowed to do it again. Mod styling affected most of the women in the world ... my mother and grandmothers all had noticeable changes in what they wore during that time. And I can think of at least a half-dozen women, style icons world-wide, who weren't spring chickens at the time who were the darlings of the major designers. Chauvinistically, I immediately think of Jackie Kennedy and her ilk. <br />Bullshit, I cry! Gotta stop before I give my elderly, useless self a heart attack. Harrumph.<br /><br /><br />No smelling salts ... MUCH better stuff to take with a similar result, these days. No lace hankies, sadly. But I am keeping the gin bottle topped up these days. <br />Pixie Pants ... the name is kind of gag-response-initiating, isn't it? But they are the most amazing trousers with just the right fit. It's the discrete stretchiness and woven substance that work together, I think, to produce just the right close fit without being skinny-tight. I've got a little collection going, because their manufacturer Old Navy is keeping them very well priced. Dressier than jeans, but still as casual as you want to wear them. I especially like them because the rise is high enough to skim over my blobby parts in a very flattering way. They seem to have curves in mind with the cut. What's surprising is the variety of women in size, shape and age who love them.<br /><br /><br />Wanted to tell you that our Janey (calico kitty we love so much) disappeared for a couple of days, and we were going through similar sads that you had recently. But all was well ... she was enthralled by the charms of Yellow Cat, our garage tom. He makes great babies, but looks like we need to head off to the clinic with her in a week or two. No kittens needed here. We have plenty. SO glad she's safe, though,<br />Thanks, kid, for all!Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-56781380529355128082014-10-28T12:15:40.765-05:002014-10-28T12:15:40.765-05:00So glad you stopped by, Sunny. I actually admire ...So glad you stopped by, Sunny. I actually admire Heidi Klum quite a bit ... she's a bright, beautiful woman with quite a lot of drive. Pity she's not always as thoughtful. I think some of her unkindness is part of the drama that's popular on the show. Must have conflict, I guess.<br />Glad you like my shoes. I always do have fun in them!Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-91683987833681712362014-10-28T12:12:34.153-05:002014-10-28T12:12:34.153-05:00From your mouth to the production company's ea...From your mouth to the production company's ear, Connie. I'd love to see over 50 or over 60 designers. They have a fair number of 40 somethings among their usual designers, it seems... but 40 somethings seem like such babies to me nowadays!<br />Thanks for adding your very useful two cents!Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-70402159485704202172014-10-28T12:09:40.522-05:002014-10-28T12:09:40.522-05:00You have it in a nutshell. It's about conside...You have it in a nutshell. It's about consideration and politeness, and in caring about how what you say affects the listener. <br />New hat? New outfit? I trust you'll show us soon ... sounds glamourous. Haven't yet forgotten how glam you looked in the dress you wore in last week's post!<br />Thanks so much ... I LOVE being thought snazzy!Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-8982515948511823302014-10-28T12:01:26.298-05:002014-10-28T12:01:26.298-05:00Thank you, Lisa! I'm happy you stopped by to ...Thank you, Lisa! I'm happy you stopped by to say so!Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-49223464730555752932014-10-28T12:01:00.747-05:002014-10-28T12:01:00.747-05:00Thanks, Suzanne ... appreciated!Thanks, Suzanne ... appreciated!Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com