eye on style: lisa from privilege
Friday, July 22, 2011
If blogging is a unique medium that can be used to paint a living breathing picture of a life, then today's Eye on Style guest is a perfect example. I've been reading Lisa's blog, Privilege for some time. As a lapsed preppy, it was her use of style archetypes that first drew me in. From the beginning, I've been impressed by Lisa's ability to dissect and address social mores with a nonchalant brevity that can only be attained by someone who has razor sharp clarity and wit. The longer I follow Lisa's blog, the more I admire her--she sculpts and translates tradition and style into modern, bite-sized bullet points. Don't let the title of her blog fool you, this lady writes some of the most thoughtful musings on the big and small events of life, and I know you will enjoy meeting her!
Second Try
name: Lisa Carnochan
occupation: Former software executive, mother of adult children, blogger at Privilege about style, social class, and the emotional impact of our cultures.
location: Silicon Valley.
wearing: Chanel jacket, bought in 1998 with my first substantial bonus, Seven for All Mankind "Ginger" jeans, Shelly Segal for Laundry white lace tunic (I never snub good design), Manolo Blahnik quilted point-toed ballerinas, gold disc earrings with dragons from San Francisco's Chinatown, two diamond solitaires hung willy-nilly 'round my neck, a man's Rolex Cellini. I wore this outfit to my son's high school graduation. It helped me feel secure amidst coral-clad, non-working, trophy wives. They make me nervous, often.
It gets hot, you take your jacket off, you put your hair up, you laugh.
favorite designers: Generally the intellectual sorts, Miuccia Prada, Jil Sander, Raf Simons, Dries van Noten, the minimalists like Francisco Costa at Calvin Klein, and the classic luxe monarchs, Oscar de la Renta and Chanel. Do I own them all? Not hardly. A woman can dream. For mass market I wind up at J. Crew, Banana Republic, and Target. Merona tees are wonderful. And if I could have just one of Mary Jo's pieces it'd be that dove gray suit. Nom.
what style means to lisa: The conjunction of aesthetic, personality, and social context. An opportunity, every day, to use shape and color to communicate your self. Specifically, at 54, how to dress for a vivid midlife.
name: Lisa Carnochan
occupation: Former software executive, mother of adult children, blogger at Privilege about style, social class, and the emotional impact of our cultures.
location: Silicon Valley.
wearing: Chanel jacket, bought in 1998 with my first substantial bonus, Seven for All Mankind "Ginger" jeans, Shelly Segal for Laundry white lace tunic (I never snub good design), Manolo Blahnik quilted point-toed ballerinas, gold disc earrings with dragons from San Francisco's Chinatown, two diamond solitaires hung willy-nilly 'round my neck, a man's Rolex Cellini. I wore this outfit to my son's high school graduation. It helped me feel secure amidst coral-clad, non-working, trophy wives. They make me nervous, often.
favorite designers: Generally the intellectual sorts, Miuccia Prada, Jil Sander, Raf Simons, Dries van Noten, the minimalists like Francisco Costa at Calvin Klein, and the classic luxe monarchs, Oscar de la Renta and Chanel. Do I own them all? Not hardly. A woman can dream. For mass market I wind up at J. Crew, Banana Republic, and Target. Merona tees are wonderful. And if I could have just one of Mary Jo's pieces it'd be that dove gray suit. Nom.
what style means to lisa: The conjunction of aesthetic, personality, and social context. An opportunity, every day, to use shape and color to communicate your self. Specifically, at 54, how to dress for a vivid midlife.
Labels: Amid Privilege, style archetypes
posted by Mary Jo at TrustYourStyle at
Friday, July 22, 2011
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29 Comments:
Brava! Lisa is a brilliant writer, and an elegant dresser.
Great post! I have been a reader of her blog for a while now and really like it.
I LOVE LISA!!! The blog, the content, the woman! So nice to see some photos of her as well.
Great post! Lisa has such great style and a wonderful way with words.
love these posts - what a great woman definitely made me smile - will have to take a look x
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She rocks this hair color
And you are no slouch at sculpting and translating tradition and style either Mary Jo. What an insightful and succinct description of Lisa's abilities!! She is indeed always spot on. And despite her occasional self deprecation, has great style!! Love reading you both!!
Absolutely love that Chanel jacket and her description of what style means!
xoxox,
CC
Hi, I just found your blog and I love it! I'm coming back for more! (◠‿◠)
Xoxo
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I love when someone treats fashion with intelligence... looking forward to giving her blog a peek!
She truly is a very sharp lady. I am an admirer.
A lady with her very own character and thoughts... I just love the way she dress.
Beautiful! And such striking hair!
I like everything about Lisa's blog and have sent many of my friends there.
Yes really striking hair and love that she pairs a classic jacket with boho top...Have a fabulous weekend Mary Jo!
really wonderful way with words and individual style. beautiful!
p.s.: I'm off fot a 2 week vacation, Mary Jo. So happy to spend more time with my husband. "See" you in 2 weeks. Happy weekend and BIG hugs
Your hair is stunning LIsa and I am not only coveting that top but your statuesque grace.
Just found your blog and I love it! Thanks for introducing me to this chic woman and her blog.
Love this lady's style!! The classic jacket is absolutely gorgeous!
Have a lovely weekend, sweetie!!
xoxoxo
I love the mix of Chanel with the white lace tunic top.
Lisa, you look great.
Always love Lisa's thoughts on style...she personifies easy elegance and just plain knows her stuff!
Your hair is looking lovely btw Lisa.
xo J~
Sounds like we have similar tastes in designers! She sounds like a lovely woman, too!
Hope you're having a great weekend! :)
-j
sorelle in style
I want to thank each one of you for the wonderful comments. This was so much fun to do. I even learned how to take my own photos. Not too late for old dogs. And Mary Jo, thank you for a wonderful Internet friendship. Your introduction is too kind, and I appreciate every word.
Wonderful post! Lisa and her blog are new to me, but I will be certain to stop by and visit when I get a moment. I instantly appreciated her style and just know that a recommendation from Mary Jo is always a great one :)
Wishing you a fabulous Sunday!
xx, Sarah
She has such great style!
she is simply elegant! love her classic style!
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A real lady. Heading over to her blog. :) Ada
Stylish.
I like her hair!
Your blog is an adorable source of inspiration ! We love it.
Afaf & Marwa
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