tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post1989341797552334464..comments2024-03-27T17:31:58.315-07:00Comments on Home Living: Female IdentityLydiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-57290219238813031042009-12-21T15:07:46.230-08:002009-12-21T15:07:46.230-08:00I love the idea of using a tree skirt. I have som...I love the idea of using a tree skirt. I have some curtains that, when I replace, I will be using to make a dress or slip for my daughter. The trim is beautiful and will look really pretty hanging out from underneath a dress or skirt!<br /><br />It's funny to me that people talk about renewing, reusing and recycling, but no ever thinks in terms of what lovely clothing you can make out of Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-41231244221605608202009-12-21T12:54:42.275-08:002009-12-21T12:54:42.275-08:00It's amazing what can be found if a person has...It's amazing what can be found if a person has a creative bent of mind! I remember making my second daughter a dress out of some window sheers. Now, true, it was for a costume (she wanted to be Glinda for Halloween), but the principle remains the same, & the dress turned out quite nice. Round tablecloths also make nice skirts. The amount of fabric cut out of the middle can usually be Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-24364100372767066592009-12-21T10:49:49.018-08:002009-12-21T10:49:49.018-08:00I took a 12 year old girl shopping one day recentl...I took a 12 year old girl shopping one day recently, to TJ MAX and she LOVED the Christmas tree skirts. I held one up to her and the length was perfect, well below her knees, like a gown, and it was colorful, with trims. It even fit around her waist. I think you could probably use a tree skirt pattern or even buy a tree skirt and it would be quite nice, but it could be worn over a dress. Maybe ifLydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-82199270303429655802009-12-21T10:35:57.709-08:002009-12-21T10:35:57.709-08:00I went looking for a nice outfit to buy my seven y...I went looking for a nice outfit to buy my seven year old daughter to wear for Christmas Eve dinner at a "big box" store because that's what I can afford.<br /><br />I could not find one skirt. The 2 or 3 dresses I could find in her size were horribly ugly. The only other outfit close to what I was looking for had these ugly leggings instead of a skirt or pants. The top was too Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-79318869423659570782009-12-21T09:50:20.892-08:002009-12-21T09:50:20.892-08:00I've been noticing more and more lately that b...I've been noticing more and more lately that blurring of gender appearances all over the place! Whether it be an employee at the local walmart, or a billboard ad on the highway, there are many people my dad identifies as "persons of questionable gender." I was in target, walking by the boy's department and there was a poster hanging up of a boy wearing the latest target styles. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-19117393225885216842009-12-20T06:39:09.479-08:002009-12-20T06:39:09.479-08:00Lady Lydia:
I think your spirit of gratitude over...Lady Lydia:<br /><br />I think your spirit of gratitude over small gifts is lovely. I have spent more than I wanted to yet again this Christmas because the intended recipients expect gifts of a certain price. The funny thing is, many of the gifts I am wraping meet the expected price tag, but they were bought with that price tag in mind and are not nearly as thoughtful as smaller gifts would have Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-61066866410312994802009-12-20T06:20:49.554-08:002009-12-20T06:20:49.554-08:00I also wore corrective shoes as a child and now I ...I also wore corrective shoes as a child and now I cannot wear heels or pointed toes of any kind. I find the Naturalizer, Dr. Scholls and Lands End brands carry dressier flat shoes that I can wear without pain. There are many articles online about what to look for in a shoe to keep your feet pain-free. By educating yourself about these features before you shoe shop, you can find shoes that don&#Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-53509322376780634522009-12-20T04:22:28.188-08:002009-12-20T04:22:28.188-08:00I understand your concern about lovely shoes which...I understand your concern about lovely shoes which provide good support and aid in corrective issues. I would recommend Foot Smart (online). They have beautiful shoes including mary janes and pumps which are far better than some you generally find at retailers. They are expensive, but probably helpful. I had my feet measured at our local store and was able to purchase online.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-5731381445028610932009-12-19T17:48:21.656-08:002009-12-19T17:48:21.656-08:00I also have foot problems -- a very high arch that...I also have foot problems -- a very high arch that won't fit into a lot of 'delicate' shoes and also leads to plantar fasciitis if I'm not careful. I wear New Balance shoes fitted with custom orthotics during the day with most my skirts and dresses. For Sunday I have a pair of expensive 'orthotic' mary janes, but they are still hard on the top of my feet as my instep is Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-14814311514029342492009-12-19T14:04:49.781-08:002009-12-19T14:04:49.781-08:00Ladies, today it is hard to tell a woman from a ma...Ladies, today it is hard to tell a woman from a man when walking behind them. In the photos and paintings, it is more likely you could tell who was a man or a woman, from behind. In front, the blouses had collars and trims and sleeves very different from men's, and their fabrics were different from mens.<br /><br />Margaret Adelaid eventually had about 10 children, and she knew the names of Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-59372713792906042932009-12-19T13:11:44.618-08:002009-12-19T13:11:44.618-08:00As a fellow lady who has great difficulty finding ...As a fellow lady who has great difficulty finding shoes that fit properly and offer support, i can heartily recommend a proper leather walking shoe or boot in black or tan (occasionally these can be purchased in different colours, but black and tan/brown will go with everything; even light colours. <br /><br />Munroe (A US Brand) make excellent leather walking shoes and boots with very good Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-68017549896361090732009-12-19T13:00:51.563-08:002009-12-19T13:00:51.563-08:00I feel the previous comment's pain in the shoe...I feel the previous comment's pain in the shoe department! I have chronic knee problems since childhood, and have spent a year and a half recovering from two knee surgeries in the space of six months. I've also had the pleasure of plantar fascitis a few years ago.<br /><br />So, I have to be very careful about what I wear on my feet. I need shoes on at all times, and they need to be Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-88230948573163107612009-12-19T11:26:06.569-08:002009-12-19T11:26:06.569-08:00The shoe issue is a real problem for me. I love we...The shoe issue is a real problem for me. I love wearing dresses but have a hard time with the shoe depeartment. When I wore jeans, I wore tennis shoes. I have a deformity in the structure of my feet, which required corrective shoes as a child. I would gladly wear those clunky shoes today, if I could find them. Unfortuanately, the only things available for women are sports shoes that or Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com