tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post4821413206448606545..comments2024-03-28T03:18:54.614-04:00Comments on MARIETTE'S BACK TO BASICS: {Raw Silk Purchased in Hong Kong for Sewing THIS}Mariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-73092503708955422582016-10-20T19:11:51.362-04:002016-10-20T19:11:51.362-04:00Beste Marian,
Dank je wel voor je compliment en ze...Beste Marian,<br />Dank je wel voor je compliment en zeker komende van zo'n ervaren lingerie naaister als jij. Je zou zo voor La Perla kunnen produceren!<br />Ja, die maat dat is puur geluk, goeie genen en ik ben ook geen impulsieve snoeper. Nooit geweest overigens omdat ik geen zoetekauw ben. Mijn lievelingskostje is vers fruit en toen we in de tropen woonden en werkten was ik daarom ook in de zevende hemel.<br />In de jaren dat we nog beiden international mushroom consultants waren, kwam ik in veel wereldsteden en dus ook in verschillende boutiques. Zo kun je af en toe nog wel eens belastingvrij ook iets extra's in de wacht slepen. Zeker als je een gulle baas hebt. Ooit kreeg ik zelfs US $ 1,000.00 fooi voor mijn werk. Omdat je echt niet op zoiets rekent, ging dat ook altijd op aan iets van luxe wat je anders nooit zou kunnen kopen. Mooie herinneringen want die dingen blijven een leven lang mooi en houden hun waarde ook.<br />Ja, tijdens onze decennia van consulting werk stonden wij altijd bekend als de 'tweeling' omdat we bijna altijd partner look droegen. Ook een spel om iets bijpassende te vinden maar makkelijk als je de hele wereld in je bereik hebt door zulke reizen. Voor Pieter was het behalve een enkele keer een overhemd, vaker een bijpassende stropdas maar voor ons werk een zelfde polo- of t-shirt.<br />Liefs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-76762518883388832952016-10-20T15:07:22.087-04:002016-10-20T15:07:22.087-04:00Sprakeloos...wat een mooi pakje heb je genaaid. en...Sprakeloos...wat een mooi pakje heb je genaaid. en ik blijf het fantastisch vinden dat je nog steeds in maatje 34 pas....dat had ik volgens mij toen ik 10 jaar was...:)<br />En inderdaad heel mooi genaaid, maar daar heb jij het geduld wel voor denk ik en je bent perfectionist....en dat overhemd van Pieter er zo mooi matchend bij...Al de kleine details...prachtig zie je er uit.....enne, ik rook en drink ook niet maar toch heb ik niet zo'n riempje...:) Marianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05125992348659891315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-70403685648178144212013-10-25T12:12:24.629-04:002013-10-25T12:12:24.629-04:00Dearest Ginger,
Thanks for your praise. Well, I ha...Dearest Ginger,<br />Thanks for your praise. Well, I had three years of formal education in fashion so I can design after just a photo in a magazine... but I quit doing this when I discovered those Premium Outlets with designer clothes. So much easier to try on; whey in love with it, you buy it at a fraction of the original cost and with no effort.<br />During our time as international consultants we dressed a lot in partner look; as much as I could pull it off, I did. We got a reputation because of it. Guess my fashion design always did shine through... <br />Hugs to you,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-63470467329985651472013-10-23T23:12:54.578-04:002013-10-23T23:12:54.578-04:00Dearest Mariette, I had to come by and see the ful...Dearest Mariette, I had to come by and see the full post. The suit is so lovely and your craftsmanship is very evident. When I first saw the photo of Pieter, I thought you had made a silk shirt for him. Then I saw the comment. You are both looking great.<br />Love to you, GingerSavannah Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14696512605529986289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-82140542180582804332013-10-23T15:28:02.410-04:002013-10-23T15:28:02.410-04:00Querida Enma,
Días con sol y con cosas especiales ...Querida Enma,<br />Días con sol y con cosas especiales que disfrutamos siempre nos levantan. Gracias por ser l'amiga que eres!<br />Cariñosamente,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-5921380147285721982013-10-23T15:25:10.161-04:002013-10-23T15:25:10.161-04:00Dearest Madelief,
This photo has been taken before...Dearest Madelief,<br />This photo has been taken before but I'm working hard on getting back to this stage! Each day is a gain.<br />Thank you for your sweet comment and may God keep you and your two daughters at Peace in this difficult time!<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-82812799046560167382013-10-23T15:23:10.800-04:002013-10-23T15:23:10.800-04:00Dearest Laura,
Thank you for your sweet comment. L...Dearest Laura,<br />Thank you for your sweet comment. Like you, I love to create things!<br />Hugs and love to you.<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-49004423913455291072013-10-23T15:22:13.543-04:002013-10-23T15:22:13.543-04:00Dearest Jo-Anne,
Thank you girl and about my legs,...Dearest Jo-Anne,<br />Thank you girl and about my legs, I cannot change my genetics...<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-16451465150200605412013-10-23T15:21:12.729-04:002013-10-23T15:21:12.729-04:00Dearest Michiko,
Thank you very much for your love...Dearest Michiko,<br />Thank you very much for your lovely comment. This suit has always been a joy to wear.<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-65931503982353197702013-10-23T01:14:38.041-04:002013-10-23T01:14:38.041-04:00Hola Mariette. Te veo de fábula con tu precioso tr...Hola Mariette. Te veo de fábula con tu precioso traje, disfrutando del dia maravilloso que parece hacer.<br />Que sigas teniendo muchos días como este. Besos.Enmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09673194244296847680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-50445813574136481792013-10-22T14:01:27.218-04:002013-10-22T14:01:27.218-04:00Dear Mariette,
I am happy to see you looking so g...Dear Mariette,<br /><br />I am happy to see you looking so good on the photo! Hope you have recovered from the surgery?! Your new outfit looks beautiful on you! Pieter matches you perfectly :-)<br /><br />Wishing you a happy day!<br /><br />Madelief xMadeliefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05906326152435858221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-16825733715425879042013-10-22T11:39:04.694-04:002013-10-22T11:39:04.694-04:00My dear friend Mariette,
You look gorgeous in thos...My dear friend Mariette,<br />You look gorgeous in those beautiful clothes you created, you and Pieter are a charming couple. Lots of hugs to you with love<br />Laura :-)Blue Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09250334812237274949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-82552252351719956152013-10-21T21:21:43.166-04:002013-10-21T21:21:43.166-04:00You look great as usual, and damn you have nice le...You look great as usual, and damn you have nice legs.Jo-Anne's Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11418152399382818709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-5917793746650404602013-10-21T20:54:39.983-04:002013-10-21T20:54:39.983-04:00Dearest Mariette,
Your short cropped top and dress...Dearest Mariette,<br />Your short cropped top and dress suits you well. The chanel belt finishes the outfit off. The watch looks good with the gold band. The photo of the photographer Pieter makes him very smart indeed. The colours suits alot of people and makes your legs look very long.<br />Hugs and love to you always!<br />Michiko<br />Michiko Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09159172013948402225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-33057764008265477362013-10-21T19:00:02.138-04:002013-10-21T19:00:02.138-04:00Dearest Anna,
THANK you; grazie mille!
Well, I ca...Dearest Anna,<br />THANK you; grazie mille! <br />Well, I cannot complain about my 'old' legs; they served me well for over six decades now. I feel blessed with them as with my feet. Today I walked with Pieter; we enjoyed it!<br />Hugs to you and happy new week.<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-60067349330766141302013-10-21T18:58:14.275-04:002013-10-21T18:58:14.275-04:00Dearest Celestina Marie,
Thank you for your compli...Dearest Celestina Marie,<br />Thank you for your compliments and funny enough but black and white I have always loved very much! Oh, through our travels as International Consultants we have purchases some great designer watches tax free; that helps for adding some in different colors etc. <br />It is a blessing for having or even for having had our Parents! The fond memories last for the remainder of our lives.<br />Happy week to you.<br />Hugs,<br />Mariette Mariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-48841429816316606922013-10-21T18:55:28.502-04:002013-10-21T18:55:28.502-04:00Liebe Irmi,
Danke für die Komplimente, auch Pieter...Liebe Irmi,<br />Danke für die Komplimente, auch Pieter gegenüber!<br />Eine schöne Woche und alles Liebe,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-3098800278063994462013-10-21T18:54:36.522-04:002013-10-21T18:54:36.522-04:00Dearest Dimi,
Thank you so much for your generous ...Dearest Dimi,<br />Thank you so much for your generous compliments.<br />Oh sure for the newest designer watches or any jewelry, Singapore was like PARADISE! Certainly for your Dad being in the travel industry he could take advantage of it; as we did with all our international consulting work. <br />Enjoy a lovely new week yourself as well.<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-28462452833526328162013-10-21T18:52:10.412-04:002013-10-21T18:52:10.412-04:00Dearest Fernando,
Thanks for your compliments.
Hug...Dearest Fernando,<br />Thanks for your compliments.<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-48082013606789721492013-10-21T18:51:39.321-04:002013-10-21T18:51:39.321-04:00Dearest Tamago,
Thank you for your generous compli...Dearest Tamago,<br />Thank you for your generous compliments! Having long legs is a bonus but for finding fitting jeans that were long enough took me years. I've cried because my favorite Jordache jeans never fit me. Now with the Escada Outlets (German designer brand) I solved that problem as they are long enough with 32" inseam.<br />Hugs to you,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-38826391821640883362013-10-21T18:48:47.066-04:002013-10-21T18:48:47.066-04:00Beste Marianne,
Ja, het was best een opgave om dit...Beste Marianne,<br />Ja, het was best een opgave om dit keurig òp de ruit in elkaar te stikken en ook allemaal die sierstiksels. Maar het is me gelukt en ik draag dit pakje graag. Ja, die echte CC riem kochten we ooit op vakantie in Florida bij de Chanel boutique. Als je nooit rookt, nooit drinkt dan kan zoiets af en toe... en het is een erg goeie incentive om je taille te behouden! Zelf naai ik nu ook niet meer sinds we de Outlets hier ontdekt hebben; het loont zich niet meer en ook de tijd wordt steeds schaarser lijkt het... Aanpassen en wegwezen is zóveel gemakkelijker!<br />Liefs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-23601917914125453552013-10-21T18:45:22.615-04:002013-10-21T18:45:22.615-04:00Carissima Mimma,
Grazie mille per le tue parole; m...Carissima Mimma,<br />Grazie mille per le tue parole; mama mia... Sì davvero la cintura Chanel è il tocco magico e gustola muchissima. È un buon motivo per mantenere il mio girovita stretto!<br />Happy new week and lots of love,<br />Mariette<br />Mariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-22804962069436675142013-10-21T18:40:25.554-04:002013-10-21T18:40:25.554-04:00Liebe Elisabeth,
Danke für dein Kompliment! Das is...Liebe Elisabeth,<br />Danke für dein Kompliment! Das ist super wie du es formuliert hast.<br />Lieber Gruss,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-82940013694092686322013-10-21T18:39:02.994-04:002013-10-21T18:39:02.994-04:00Dearest Véronique,
Thank you for your compliments....Dearest Véronique,<br />Thank you for your compliments... Oui, oui with 'Chanel' I certainly can draw you near... It is such pretty and classy work that they produced and still manage to produce. Another incentive for keeping your waist 'valid' for enjoying such a belt! But on the other hand; I never smoked, never drank so I could indulge in some couture pieces for life!<br />Yes, I have been genetically blessed but I also managed to live a disciplined lifestyle and it paid off as since my age of 15 I have not changed.<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-81640397814593188252013-10-21T18:35:20.834-04:002013-10-21T18:35:20.834-04:00Liebe Johanna,
Danke für soviel Lob! Madame Coco C...Liebe Johanna,<br />Danke für soviel Lob! Madame Coco Chanel war während meine Zeit auf die Fashion Schule ein grosses Vorbild. Sie ist von ganz arme Eltern und hat es mit ihren Stil sehr weit gebracht und noch immer wirkt es durch. Es ist auch zeitlose Elegance.<br />Wir sind international immer bekannt gewesen um unseren Partner look; so weit es möglich war. Oft nur mit eine passende Krawatte im gleichen Muster oder Farbe aber immer etwas. Oft habe ich gesehen dass nur die Frau gerne gut gekleidet sein möchte aber Mannlieb lief da irgendwie verloren... Viele Paare sehen nicht wie ein wirkliches Paar aus. Es zeigt schon sehr viel über die Frau wie sie ihrem Mann kleidet da es meistens nicht anders herum ist. <br />Lieber Gruss,<br />Mariette<br />Lieber Gruss,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.com