I’ve been following your outfits for a few years and I must tell you that you have fabulous style. I was wondering if you would share some of your secrets with me…especially your skincare products, hair products, and make up products. We have very similar skintones and hair color and type. I hope to hear from you soon.
Hi Shannon, thanks for your note!! For skincare, I have been using La Mer products for over a decade now. But if I were to give any advice, it would be to always go to bed with a clean, moisturized face and always go out with sunblock, rain or shine. For hair, I like to use Aveda shampoos and conditioners for colored hair. Makeup, I use MAC, Lancome, and L’Oreal. HTH!!
PS: i’m glad you left a message here. I totally forgot that I had this page earmarked on my blog. I wanted to set up a Q&A column here. Will try to work on getting this segment out this summer
I love all your Chanel RTW!!! I was wondering what size you usually wear for the tweed jackets and cardigans? I think we might be around the same size (but you are probably thinner). I am 5′2 and between 44.5 – 46kgs.
Hi Kat! I would say that I’m a true 34 in Chanel RTW, but sometimes can alter a 36 when desperate! With some sweaters I can wear a 36 without alterations. I’m 5′3 on my driver’s license (we round up, haha) and my weight is around 41kg except during holiday season when I seem to gobble whatever sweets I’m supposed to leave for Santa!!
I saw you on Purse Forum and your blog. Great photos of Paris! I used to live in France, and I also used to be an attorney (criminal prosecutor). I’m new to tpf, but Another girl on tpf said you had an amazing seamstress in the LA area that saved her Chanel jacket. I am buying a vintage Chanel that is 2-3 sizes too big for me, and I need someone great for tailoring. Can you pass along your tailor’s info? Thanks!
hi Jill! i would highly recommend calling the alterations dept at Nordstrom Topanga (woodland hills, ca) and booking an appointment with Virgine. She’s altered so many of my Chanel pieces wonderfully. On more complicated items it may take a couple of fittings, but she has never ever disappointed me. Good luck!
Hi Larkie! I just had to thank you for your suggestion of Virgine to tailor my vintage Chanel. It now fits perfectly! I told her that you recommended her. She was very flattered. She loves you!
Wondering is your bronze 2.55 a medium size? Also what do you think of he mademoiselle bag? I’m liking the Byzantine chain but from last season but not classic chain this season. Thoughts?
Do u remember the mademoiselle double flap bag?Had two closures – just saw jumbo in resale shop and wondering what you thought of it? It’s lambskin but wondering about fact that it has no quilting and its all smooth…..love your opinion.
are you wearing the j12 in the odj series – in black and white? also which one is it? any diamonds? just on numerals or all around bezel? it looks very pretty – i have been admiring the watch for awhile (several years) and thinking its time to plunge in and buy but cant decide which one and how much bling…..love some advice!
i have the j12 in black with diamond bezels and white with diamond markers. both are size 33. i usually take the white for the road bc it is less bling!!
Do ou remmber if the canvas tote ( with rope chain, camellia clover ) you have in odj come in brown? I saw one online and wanted o purchase bu tryin to verify authenticity. Also does it have fish type netting on back side? Thanks – u look great in all the pics. Very inspiring.
hi! was pondering a resale chanel reissue black medium size camera bag and wanted to make sure it did not come with the key chain strap inside, did it? i have the large in grey and that does have the key chain strap. Love some help – really enjoying your travels and the “chase” for the bags. hee hee
^i think you are correct that the medium cam bag does not have the key chain strap inside. i don’t have one here with me to check for you, but i’m pretty certain only the large came with it. have you posted the question at tpf? i’m sure someone there would know!
^ohhh i haven’t seen it, but it sounds lovely. is it metallic or matte? i think if it’s heavy on the taupe side it could be a good neutral bag. if you have a pic please send it to me as i’d love to see what it looks like!
June 9th, 2010 at 10:55 pm
Hi Larkie,
I’ve been following your outfits for a few years and I must tell you that you have fabulous style. I was wondering if you would share some of your secrets with me…especially your skincare products, hair products, and make up products. We have very similar skintones and hair color and type. I hope to hear from you soon.
Thank you,
Shannon
June 10th, 2010 at 8:38 am
Hi Shannon, thanks for your note!! For skincare, I have been using La Mer products for over a decade now. But if I were to give any advice, it would be to always go to bed with a clean, moisturized face and always go out with sunblock, rain or shine. For hair, I like to use Aveda shampoos and conditioners for colored hair. Makeup, I use MAC, Lancome, and L’Oreal. HTH!!
PS: i’m glad you left a message here. I totally forgot that I had this page earmarked on my blog. I wanted to set up a Q&A column here. Will try to work on getting this segment out this summer
January 9th, 2011 at 7:03 am
Hi Larkie,
I love all your Chanel RTW!!! I was wondering what size you usually wear for the tweed jackets and cardigans? I think we might be around the same size (but you are probably thinner). I am 5′2 and between 44.5 – 46kgs.
Thanks!
January 10th, 2011 at 4:21 pm
Hi Kat! I would say that I’m a true 34 in Chanel RTW, but sometimes can alter a 36 when desperate! With some sweaters I can wear a 36 without alterations. I’m 5′3 on my driver’s license (we round up, haha) and my weight is around 41kg except during holiday season when I seem to gobble whatever sweets I’m supposed to leave for Santa!!
May 15th, 2011 at 12:08 pm
Hi Larkie,
I saw you on Purse Forum and your blog. Great photos of Paris! I used to live in France, and I also used to be an attorney (criminal prosecutor). I’m new to tpf, but Another girl on tpf said you had an amazing seamstress in the LA area that saved her Chanel jacket. I am buying a vintage Chanel that is 2-3 sizes too big for me, and I need someone great for tailoring. Can you pass along your tailor’s info? Thanks!
May 16th, 2011 at 8:13 am
hi Jill! i would highly recommend calling the alterations dept at Nordstrom Topanga (woodland hills, ca) and booking an appointment with Virgine. She’s altered so many of my Chanel pieces wonderfully. On more complicated items it may take a couple of fittings, but she has never ever disappointed me. Good luck!
July 17th, 2011 at 2:29 pm
Hi Larkie! I just had to thank you for your suggestion of Virgine to tailor my vintage Chanel. It now fits perfectly! I told her that you recommended her. She was very flattered. She loves you!
July 17th, 2011 at 3:40 pm
Jill! i’m so thrilled she did a good job for you. i’ll be seeing her soon with the skirts i recently bought. she’s definitely my secret weapon!!
August 13th, 2011 at 9:48 am
Wondering is your bronze 2.55 a medium size? Also what do you think of he mademoiselle bag? I’m liking the Byzantine chain but from last season but not classic chain this season. Thoughts?
August 13th, 2011 at 9:53 am
^hi, the matte gold (looks sorta bronze) 2.55 is a medium/226 size.
i’m not crazy about the mademoiselle collection in general b/c of the shape.
August 15th, 2011 at 9:45 am
What size are you wearing in the stella M military jacket?
August 15th, 2011 at 10:04 am
^that’s an XXL from the stella M for gapkids! i wish she’d do another installation for gap!!
August 18th, 2011 at 10:00 am
Do u remember the mademoiselle double flap bag?Had two closures – just saw jumbo in resale shop and wondering what you thought of it? It’s lambskin but wondering about fact that it has no quilting and its all smooth…..love your opinion.
August 18th, 2011 at 10:07 am
^do you have a link to the photo of it? i’m not sure which model that is…
August 18th, 2011 at 4:06 pm
i am soo not tech savvy – i have a pic on my phone – do you have an email address?
August 18th, 2011 at 4:16 pm
are you wearing the j12 in the odj series – in black and white? also which one is it? any diamonds? just on numerals or all around bezel? it looks very pretty – i have been admiring the watch for awhile (several years) and thinking its time to plunge in and buy but cant decide which one and how much bling…..love some advice!
August 18th, 2011 at 4:27 pm
^you can email me at LDLDB@YAHOO.COM
August 18th, 2011 at 4:28 pm
i have the j12 in black with diamond bezels and white with diamond markers. both are size 33. i usually take the white for the road bc it is less bling!!
August 19th, 2011 at 5:02 am
Do ou remmber if the canvas tote ( with rope chain, camellia clover ) you have in odj come in brown? I saw one online and wanted o purchase bu tryin to verify authenticity. Also does it have fish type netting on back side? Thanks – u look great in all the pics. Very inspiring.
October 20th, 2011 at 1:19 pm
hi! was pondering a resale chanel reissue black medium size camera bag and wanted to make sure it did not come with the key chain strap inside, did it? i have the large in grey and that does have the key chain strap. Love some help – really enjoying your travels and the “chase” for the bags. hee hee
October 21st, 2011 at 5:52 am
^i think you are correct that the medium cam bag does not have the key chain strap inside. i don’t have one here with me to check for you, but i’m pretty certain only the large came with it. have you posted the question at tpf? i’m sure someone there would know!
January 14th, 2012 at 5:41 pm
Have you seen the new reissue in the pinky taupe color with dark hardware? Do u think its versatile enough to use all the time?
January 15th, 2012 at 10:10 am
^ohhh i haven’t seen it, but it sounds lovely. is it metallic or matte? i think if it’s heavy on the taupe side it could be a good neutral bag. if you have a pic please send it to me as i’d love to see what it looks like!
January 20th, 2012 at 8:08 am
Its actually matte – colo is deceptive. It is listed as a brown by chanel but it has pink tones and is a bit taupe as well. Will try to send pic.