tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510730519686659039.post1371512651169906334..comments2024-02-21T03:17:43.320-05:00Comments on A SERIOUS JOB IS NO EXCUSE: The NYE breakdown: neck-eating ruffles 'n' allJohannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07954204237601410494noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510730519686659039.post-15950121159105409492008-01-04T14:00:00.000-05:002008-01-04T14:00:00.000-05:00Love that color combo! Sulphur yellow and smoke g...Love that color combo! Sulphur yellow and smoke grey, ochre and charcoal, daffodil and dove grey, work equally well. A strong lip, which looked great on you, is almost a necessity next to these strong yellows to keep your face from being drained by them. And all that matters about you shoes is that you loved them.lrsboulderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13070365376363073352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510730519686659039.post-11789648393029542142008-01-03T22:16:00.000-05:002008-01-03T22:16:00.000-05:00What world does that anon live in to think closed ...What world does that anon live in to think closed toe pumps are stripper shoes? <BR/><BR/>I love the dress.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510730519686659039.post-34386221225183921182008-01-03T18:56:00.000-05:002008-01-03T18:56:00.000-05:00Anonymous 5:45-I agree with you that the color and...Anonymous 5:45-<BR/><BR/>I agree with you that the color and the ruffles look different, but I'm 99% sure it's the same dress. It was that exact price, and everything else looks identical, so...your guess is as good as mine.<BR/><BR/>p.s. at nordstrom.com, they offer it in gold *and* ecru!Johannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10711853969686993763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510730519686659039.post-41157917867736175432008-01-03T18:54:00.000-05:002008-01-03T18:54:00.000-05:00love the new pictures of your Marnis. They look mu...love the new pictures of your Marnis. They look much better in these. No one could mistake them for pole dancer footwear now. And what a treat, another picture of the little one and his angry chicken toy!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510730519686659039.post-18720071366178891782008-01-03T07:49:00.000-05:002008-01-03T07:49:00.000-05:00Great resolution. You are lovely and fun but I rea...Great resolution. You are lovely and fun but I read your blog for fashion - including YOUR outfits. I could maybe live with less of your dog though, especially his bodily functions. Sorry.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510730519686659039.post-73927014205275771462008-01-03T04:28:00.000-05:002008-01-03T04:28:00.000-05:00Thanks Jo for posting this. I was really eager to ...Thanks Jo for posting this. I was really eager to see the whole ensemble. I won't lie, the color on the model is too daring and too bright for my taste. But if you insist the color is muted and looks more like what i can see on your picture (no light tricks), then simply gorgeous.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510730519686659039.post-66888244999427718452008-01-02T23:11:00.000-05:002008-01-02T23:11:00.000-05:00Karen O from the Yeah Yeah Yeah's And don't get it...Karen O from the Yeah Yeah Yeah's <BR/><BR/>And don't get it twisted.... that's fucking hot like fire... NO... extra hot sauce. Keep it real, tell the haters to suck it!<BR/><BR/>Happy 2008<BR/><BR/>VKAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510730519686659039.post-30317208540083633502008-01-02T21:23:00.000-05:002008-01-02T21:23:00.000-05:00hubba hubba, little mama!hubba hubba, little mama!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510730519686659039.post-64132299963053684502008-01-02T19:53:00.000-05:002008-01-02T19:53:00.000-05:00I feel this is an appropriate time to lighten the ...I feel this is an appropriate time to lighten the mood a bit with one of my "To Jo, with love" posts. Jo, you are Bruce Springsteen to my Courtney Cox. <BR/><BR/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pk8VZgJkpegAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510730519686659039.post-23443284523490527582008-01-02T19:13:00.000-05:002008-01-02T19:13:00.000-05:00you look absolutely fabulous. please never stop t...you look absolutely fabulous. please never stop telling us about your amazing fashion finds, and more importantly, please never stop posting full-length photographs of yourself! you constantly inspire me to stay far away from carbs and booze with your sinewy figure.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510730519686659039.post-54897224235941160882008-01-02T19:03:00.000-05:002008-01-02T19:03:00.000-05:00yum on the corky st. clair quoteyum on the corky st. clair quotesarahsouthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10691702835259335593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510730519686659039.post-62715683269954550692008-01-02T18:52:00.000-05:002008-01-02T18:52:00.000-05:00I LOVE the berry lipstick! As another woman with b...I LOVE the berry lipstick! As another woman with big bow shaped lips, I always feel like it's too dramatic... but that picture is making me change my mind.<BR/><BR/>...and thanks for including me on the listing of fashion blogs! Maybe I should start writing a bit more about fashion and less about me. ;)Kikihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07063866450099989761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510730519686659039.post-10092667937876947492008-01-02T18:00:00.000-05:002008-01-02T18:00:00.000-05:00you look stunning, but I have to agree with the cr...you look stunning, but I have to agree with the crowd that thinks you should've nixed the lipstick. it's just too much, ya know?<BR/><BR/>have you seen any versions of that shoe with a smaller heel?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510730519686659039.post-32104483077673505612008-01-02T17:45:00.000-05:002008-01-02T17:45:00.000-05:00J-The ruffles on the dress you're wearing is diffe...J-<BR/><BR/>The ruffles on the dress you're wearing is different than the one in the picture. They are much wider and the shoulder line is narrower then the dress shown... Is that really the dress?... hmmm..<BR/><BR/>In all seriousness, I love your blog... I would love some suggestions on stylish shoes for a tall girl if you ever feel like it (5'-10").. I can't wear these 5" heels. Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510730519686659039.post-67929693105602497442008-01-02T17:42:00.000-05:002008-01-02T17:42:00.000-05:00the site looks so good with some color on it!the site looks so good with some color on it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510730519686659039.post-18547769858837286662008-01-02T17:30:00.000-05:002008-01-02T17:30:00.000-05:00those shoes are architectural art. don't listen to...those shoes are architectural art. don't listen to these fools.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510730519686659039.post-75303699315324899092008-01-02T17:11:00.000-05:002008-01-02T17:11:00.000-05:00Lovely dress. I can't imagine trying to walk in t...Lovely dress. I can't imagine trying to walk in those shoes, but they're lovely too.<BR/>Keep posting about yourself, too!Clairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14956997477396182396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510730519686659039.post-84222589863616615452008-01-02T17:09:00.000-05:002008-01-02T17:09:00.000-05:00Anonymous 4:54-As Corky St. Clair would've said, "...Anonymous 4:54-<BR/><BR/>As Corky St. Clair would've said, "Yuck on you and your...your ass face!"<BR/><BR/>no but seriously, if you want another DC fashion blog to peruse, here are a few:<BR/><BR/>www.dcfashionate.blogspot.com<BR/>www.dcpleats.blogspot.com<BR/>www.fashionisspinach.com<BR/>www.pandahead.blogspot.com<BR/>www.projectbeltway.com<BR/><BR/>and if you didn't get the above allusion, stop looking at fashion blogs and go rent "Waiting for Guffman".<BR/><BR/>kiss,<BR/>JJohannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10711853969686993763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510730519686659039.post-41713294994053213262008-01-02T17:05:00.000-05:002008-01-02T17:05:00.000-05:00if people dont like this blog then just stop readi...if people dont like this blog then just stop reading it. no one is making you read. its her blog and she can post whatever she wants and talk about whatever she wants.<BR/><BR/>that is a gorgeous dress btw.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510730519686659039.post-89120754443772915582008-01-02T16:54:00.000-05:002008-01-02T16:54:00.000-05:00yuck on the lips, yuck on the hair (I still can't ...yuck on the lips, yuck on the hair (I still can't understand why you don't grow it out), yuck on everyone thinking a woman wearing 5 inch heels is some sort of victory and yuck on the ruffle obsession.<BR/><BR/>is there anyone else in this city that writes a fashion blog, because this site is going downhill fast.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510730519686659039.post-43099987927838703152008-01-02T16:24:00.000-05:002008-01-02T16:24:00.000-05:00Love everything but the make up..sorry. And you b...Love everything but the make up..sorry. And you better not stop posting your outfits and buys!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510730519686659039.post-71811489267266899702008-01-02T16:23:00.000-05:002008-01-02T16:23:00.000-05:00Finally de-lurking to say....1. I love your blog a...Finally de-lurking to say....<BR/>1. I love your blog and greatly appreciate the fact that you post so often, and yet the posts are full of content and well written.<BR/>2. Please don'y stop posting about your outfits and your style choices - it's really interesting to see the outfits that you put together and I love sharing in the excitement that your outfits bring you. <BR/>3. As a NY-er, I am shocked and awed that you walked in those heels for 2 days....<BR/>4. That color combination is brilliant.<BR/>And lastly... thank you for reminding me that a serious job is no excuse. I had kind of forgotten, between the all nighters and the crappy East Coast weather. <BR/>Happy new year! <BR/>p.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510730519686659039.post-12239216316468952392008-01-02T16:06:00.000-05:002008-01-02T16:06:00.000-05:00when I looked at your makeup Jo, I was thinking le...when I looked at your makeup Jo, I was thinking less "flawless" and more "draggish". You should really stick to neutral lips. The red isn't doing you any favors. <BR/><BR/>love the dress, tho.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510730519686659039.post-89583162837407097452008-01-02T15:47:00.000-05:002008-01-02T15:47:00.000-05:00I don't want to freak Johanna out, but I was in th...I don't want to freak Johanna out, but I was in the dressing room next to her at Bloomingdale's when she was trying the Robert Rodriguez dress on and I have to say I have NEVER seen sales people in my city fawn over a customer the way they were fawning over her. Even she seemed overwhelmed! She said it was a 5 person team but I think it was more like 8 or 9. Her salesperson brought in the buyer, the floor manager, and three other saleswomen. When I heard her discussing her blog with her friend, I took note and checked it out. So glad I did!<BR/><BR/>Girl, you belong in Manhattan!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510730519686659039.post-46509697565646406822008-01-02T15:46:00.000-05:002008-01-02T15:46:00.000-05:00Love this blog. Hate its commenters.Love this blog. Hate its commenters.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com