tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3151839528132084090.post5951996021008458241..comments2008-01-04T05:44:50.966-08:00Deja Pseuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16005855250089328310pseub@sbcglobal.netBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3151839528132084090.post-66181361103201529652008-01-04T05:44:00.000-08:002008-01-04T05:44:00.000-08:00If you are buying a Hermes scarf in Paris, try the Georges V store (listed as a temp location but I have gone there for years), or the Charles de Gaulle boutique. Though people keep posting about snooty staff, I have never encountered this. However, when in Hermes boutiques I have seen people (usually women) expecting to have several dozen scarves unfolded, and then hold them up to makeup-caked faces. You DO have to open the scarves to make your choice, but if you have no intention of buying, think how this may be perceived. If you already own a scarf, wear it when you go there. or browse the current scarfs online so you hav an idea, andreferd to them byname... justo ne will do. Don't be scared, it's a STORE.Duchessenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3151839528132084090.post-36731740238411334572007-09-13T09:20:00.000-07:002007-09-13T09:20:00.000-07:00When I lived in Paris, I found it almost painful to see many well-dressed touristas accompanied by men who couldn't be bothered. Oh, and the high heels. Pinched feet don't look good in anything.<BR/><BR/>Re. Hermes ...it seems you're sort of supposed to "earn" entrance, at least in the Paris shops. Strasbourg was a little more relaxed. Even when I'm dressed my best and feeling foxy, I don't need that attitude. But then, I only own 2 Hermes scarves, neither bought new.MollyBhttp://modelmonkey.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3151839528132084090.post-90237170158712237712007-09-07T09:09:00.000-07:002007-09-07T09:09:00.000-07:00Good to know about the booklet updates, shefaly. Thanks!Deja Pseuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16005855250089328310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3151839528132084090.post-34890086460730873792007-09-07T07:10:00.000-07:002007-09-07T07:10:00.000-07:00Dejapseu: Hermes updates those scarf-books every season, more or less. So when you add one to your collection, you will have your own little orange book! In some cities the staff is very nice and would give little books to your accompanying friends too (e.g. Milan).<BR/><BR/>The firm itself is not very keen on promoting customer relations I feel, and anyway the women in the Manhattan store do a better job of it on their own initiative. I have never bought any in London because I do not like the snarly attitude one gets on Bond Street (damn, I realise I have clocked purchases in a few countries outside the UK.. must stop!) I have done some funky things with my scarves besides using them as 'neckwear' as Parisiennes are wont to do :-) The patterns usually dictate the uses, of course.<BR/><BR/>Thanks. I have recently started reading your blog after our chat on the F-word. Very cool.Shefalyhttp://laviequotidienne.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3151839528132084090.post-87228311762448970082007-09-06T11:36:00.000-07:002007-09-06T11:36:00.000-07:00Ohh la la. C'est magnifique!Miss Janeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11434497632651114929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3151839528132084090.post-89376345890206300252007-09-06T10:47:00.000-07:002007-09-06T10:47:00.000-07:00Actually, jeans and sneakers are pretty ubiquitous in Paris, but not Mom jeans or clunky white trainers. Skinny or flared jeans were popular, and sleeker, darker or colored lace-up athletic shoes (or Chucks) were seen. Denim jackets were also quite common. <BR/><BR/>What I ultimately learned is as long as you're not dressed for Disneyland, you'll be fine. I wore mostly my dark jeans with sweaters and black walking loafers and felt quite appropriately dressed for all of the places we visited. We did dress up more for one fancy dinner, but otherwise comfort and practicality informed most of our clothing choices. If you have a cross-body handbag, that was the one item I appreciated having the most. You'll do a LOT of walking, and having hands free is a boon. You'll get less tired if you aren't having to carry something.Deja Pseuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16005855250089328310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3151839528132084090.post-85348357559669169212007-09-06T08:54:00.000-07:002007-09-06T08:54:00.000-07:00je suis une femme d'un certain age, also and have been planning a trip to paris in november. i have travelled a good deal to other places and never had much of a worry about dressing uniquely and with my own style but for some reason, the trip to paris has been worrying me. but since i never wear sneakers, and don't even own a pair of jeans, i'm beginning to think i'll be just fine. hope you'll do a good bit of posting about your trip!bonnie-ann blackwww.dubhsidhestudios.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3151839528132084090.post-41639320313349646032007-09-06T06:55:00.000-07:002007-09-06T06:55:00.000-07:00Oh la vache! Comme vous &ecirc;tes Fran&ccedil;aise!<BR/>I love looking at the array of scarves in the department stores in Paris -- amazing selection at every price point. Not only are they chic, colourful, and fun, but they're a much more stylish solution to the aging chin/neck than the turtlenecks Diane Keaton sported in Something's Gotta Give -- they let me sport a bit of cleavage (and I only have a bit!)but keep it modest at the same time.materfamiliashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.com