tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510730519686659039.post2509191516125043930..comments2024-02-21T03:17:43.320-05:00Comments on A SERIOUS JOB IS NO EXCUSE: How I wish I could've pressed 'pause'Johannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07954204237601410494noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510730519686659039.post-67298325985293218172008-02-16T10:52:00.000-05:002008-02-16T10:52:00.000-05:00I have no clue why people are hating on you so muc...I have no clue why people are hating on you so much. If you don't like a blog, THEN STOP READING IT. It really shows a lack of maturity. <BR/><BR/>Continue writing your blog just the way you have been. If I like a post I read it, if I don't I skim through. I think it's brave of you to put up your picture and name. <BR/><BR/>:)<BR/>LORAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510730519686659039.post-19285691919253545132008-02-15T16:52:00.000-05:002008-02-15T16:52:00.000-05:00I can't believe so many people are ripping on the ...I can't believe so many people are ripping on the Marchesa dress! I love it.<BR/><BR/>And I also think the new photo is quite artsy chic.<BR/><BR/>missed the mayjah Fri though...<BR/><BR/>PriyaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510730519686659039.post-11809567503506815662008-02-15T16:45:00.000-05:002008-02-15T16:45:00.000-05:00For those of us who've been reading you for over a...For those of us who've been reading you for over a year, I don't think we need any more of the basic Fashion 101 stuff. We've learned where we needed to learn and now we can jump up a level to appreciate fashion. I don't see why that has to run contrary to dressing appropriately for your figure. The two go together quite nicely.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510730519686659039.post-26925585889698683182008-02-15T15:32:00.000-05:002008-02-15T15:32:00.000-05:00The trend to more structured, formal, matching clo...The trend to more structured, formal, matching clothing is definitely working its way into average women's wardrobes just through greater availability, just as anon 2pm said.<BR/><BR/>Everything from ties for men, to matching suit pieces, to the pencil skirt, to high waisted bottoms, to colored coats, to gloves and hats have come back in the last year or so. And it makes sense that it's only now really making any impact on the less than fashion conscious.<BR/><BR/>Part of it's also probably winter. It's easier to hide your natural Bebe tenancies when it's freezing cold and all the stores are selling black black gunmetal black black wine cream black.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00190587819871500712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510730519686659039.post-79073394098932162842008-02-15T14:39:00.000-05:002008-02-15T14:39:00.000-05:00I agree with Elle completely. Love the fashiony st...I agree with Elle completely. Love the fashiony stuff! And I also agree with anon 2pm that much of what's 'in' right now (structure, texturing, etc) is more work appropriate and that may have had an influence on DC women. I don't see much of an improvement myself but I'll take your word for it :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510730519686659039.post-10567287778628917232008-02-15T14:00:00.000-05:002008-02-15T14:00:00.000-05:00I think perhaps one of the reasons DC women have l...I think perhaps one of the reasons DC women have looked better as of late is that there are more stylish choices that are work appropriate. With pencil skirts, good tailoring, blazers, high-waisted pants, etc all in fashion at the moment there are more things to choose from that aren't just from fuddy-duddy stores. It's no longer a choice between crinkle skirt or Talbots, you can get nice work appropriate clothes anywhere.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510730519686659039.post-75312212802553778742008-02-15T13:18:00.000-05:002008-02-15T13:18:00.000-05:00I think lately you have been offering a few more p...I think lately you have been offering a few more posts about *fashion* and a few less about *style counsel* perhaps. Which I like and want to continue.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510730519686659039.post-8731454065026086852008-02-15T12:54:00.000-05:002008-02-15T12:54:00.000-05:00some people don't like the direction you've been t...some people don't like the direction you've been taking lately but I love it. the high fashion choices (and those from the event in NYC) have been unique and not too far outside of your earlier tastes. I see more of a growth here than a departure.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510730519686659039.post-20069456094868558372008-02-15T12:48:00.000-05:002008-02-15T12:48:00.000-05:00the red dress is very whimsical! I love it!the red dress is very whimsical! I love it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510730519686659039.post-87926926899165426542008-02-15T12:45:00.000-05:002008-02-15T12:45:00.000-05:00maybe 12:32 hasn't been reading for very long, bec...maybe 12:32 hasn't been reading for very long, because one of the defining characteristics of Jo's style has always been attention to details in the sleeve and neckline choices. I may not like the Marchesa dress but it certainly doesn't look unflattering on the model.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510730519686659039.post-44598112042486737582008-02-15T12:40:00.000-05:002008-02-15T12:40:00.000-05:00anonymous 12:32-I take your point, I do, but go ba...anonymous 12:32-<BR/><BR/>I take your point, I do, but go back as far as 12/22, and you'll see I've ALWAYS been obsessed with necklines, sleeves and detailing. I'm not sure why you think figure flattering options and any of these are mutually exclusive -- the Zac Posen blouse and this Marchesa dress don't, in my opinion, leave anything to be desired. I think they look fantastic! <BR/><BR/>As for my choices of clothing looking less than stellar in recent days, unless you give me a specific example, I don't know how to respond.<BR/><BR/>best,<BR/>JJohannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07954204237601410494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510730519686659039.post-76984790543091801372008-02-15T12:32:00.000-05:002008-02-15T12:32:00.000-05:00I've been somewhat puzzled by your fashion choices...I've been somewhat puzzled by your fashion choices as of late. You used to focus on figure-flattering choices, and now it seems like you're focusing on particular design qualities in the clothing, like a neckline or a sleeve, that are visually interesting but don't do much in the way of flattering one's body. Like this Marchesa dress for example, or the sugar-daddy Zac Posen blouse you just posted. <BR/><BR/>The reason I bring this up is that we've been seeing a lot of clothing that's interesting in the abstract, but leaves something to be desired when we see it on a model or on you. I know that sounds harsh, and I'm sorry, but I'm just wondering why and when this change took place.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510730519686659039.post-4418102096674451732008-02-15T12:25:00.000-05:002008-02-15T12:25:00.000-05:00love the new pic, loser ;-)that red dress would lo...love the new pic, loser ;-)<BR/><BR/>that red dress would look so hot with your stripper platforms and the Holly haircut. Find a way!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510730519686659039.post-6838083927069162992008-02-15T11:55:00.000-05:002008-02-15T11:55:00.000-05:00I love Marchesa but this is not their best dress. ...I love Marchesa but this is not their best dress. Not "hideous" but also not my favorite.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510730519686659039.post-63681215054967750382008-02-15T11:42:00.000-05:002008-02-15T11:42:00.000-05:00anon 11:38, you're entitled to your opinion, but w...anon 11:38, you're entitled to your opinion, but why not explain why you think a dress J clearly likes is worthy of "hideous."<BR/><BR/>I think it's darling. Not what I'd wear on my dream V-day date, but I can appreciate what the designers were going for.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510730519686659039.post-64182604053504003762008-02-15T11:38:00.001-05:002008-02-15T11:38:00.001-05:00I don't know if it's your influence or what, but w...I don't know if it's your influence or what, but women are dressing a bit more professionally now than they were a year ago. I've really noticed a change on my commutes on the orange line each morning. I see less square pumps and more tailored coats. Even the makeup looks more polished.<BR/><BR/>whatever it is, I hope it keeps moving in that direction.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510730519686659039.post-33708785622344907092008-02-15T11:38:00.000-05:002008-02-15T11:38:00.000-05:00That red dress is hideous.That red dress is hideous.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510730519686659039.post-56434574939487701252008-02-15T11:29:00.000-05:002008-02-15T11:29:00.000-05:00Even though more people are catching on to trends,...Even though more people are catching on to trends, etc... maybe a good topic here and there would serve to critique how the trends are not being executed correctly? I know you know what I mean... I think it would be helpful to us all.<BR/><BR/>ataraxiaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510730519686659039.post-48449421971749174292008-02-15T11:27:00.000-05:002008-02-15T11:27:00.000-05:00uh nice picture loseruh nice picture loserAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510730519686659039.post-90129928879307980242008-02-15T11:13:00.000-05:002008-02-15T11:13:00.000-05:00I think it's refreshing to see a writer not comple...I think it's refreshing to see a writer not completely consumed with herself in this way. I know J is in many other ways (!) but here in this post and also in her comment, she demonstrates how much her readers mean to her.<BR/><BR/>I'm for one pretty flattered by that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510730519686659039.post-29615085037167164882008-02-15T10:34:00.000-05:002008-02-15T10:34:00.000-05:00vk- while I *am* that "kind of girl," you've got t...vk- <BR/><BR/>while I *am* that "kind of girl," you've got to understand that in the fashion blog business, there are 10 blogs in every direction waiting to steal your readers once they get the least bit bored with you. In this genre, you've got to have your niche and you've got to deliver it better than anyone else. When you stray too far too consistently from that which you're best at, you lose readers and you probably won't get them back.<BR/><BR/>Those who reminded me to get back on track weren't spiteful or catty (not in the least), they were simply nudging me to recall what it was I came here to do - namely, to be a *DC* fashion critic.<BR/><BR/>I don't think I'm conforming, and I'm certainly not abandoning new ideas, but I am saying we do owe it to our readers -and to ourselves, in a way- not to lose too much of what distinguishes our particular blogs from all the others.<BR/><BR/>I get hate mail for adoring Kim K. and yesterday, even more hell for the Marisa Miller double-shot, but rest assured, I'll continue to post hot women with hot bodies, as I truly believe style and a fabulous figure need one another to reach that next level of...whatever it is.<BR/><BR/>So yeah, that's my piece. Now back to this nummy cappuccino!<BR/><BR/>best,<BR/>JJohannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10711853969686993763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510730519686659039.post-80220116162477871712008-02-15T10:16:00.000-05:002008-02-15T10:16:00.000-05:00OK, I’m a little disappointed in you. Seriously yo...OK, I’m a little disappointed in you. Seriously you’re going to listen to a bunch of anons tell you you’ve lost your direction? I thought you were the kind of girl to remind those fuckers who’s driving this shit. Christopher Reeves wouldn’t stand for it why should you?<BR/><BR/>Don’t conform, transform<BR/><BR/>virgle KentAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510730519686659039.post-37950660290784402802008-02-15T09:21:00.000-05:002008-02-15T09:21:00.000-05:00I noticed the influx of well dressed women last ni...I noticed the influx of well dressed women last night too! Wish DC looked like that everyday!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510730519686659039.post-60081785580432980362008-02-15T09:13:00.000-05:002008-02-15T09:13:00.000-05:00speaking of hosiery, what places do you recommend ...speaking of hosiery, what places do you recommend to shop at for some great sexy ones?? :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com