Hermes Cafe Bon Temps~Good Times Cafe

[MadMadCat]

MadMadCat, of course it makes sense that someone interacting with clients should strive to appear pleasant. That goes for men and women. MrsO was referring to men telling women (not infrequently total strangers) to smile because, though the implication is usually tacit, women are more attractive and appealing when smiling, and being attractive and appealing to men is our, er, job. Now, you may indeed live in your own little world, which sounds rather nice, actually, but not just because you instructed an employee to stop scaring the customers!

Thanks Mindi and MrsO! My little world is not so bad. When I get out of it, the normal world looks pretty scary...

 

[MadMadCat]

You are absolutely right about beading relieving stress. I wrote but then deleted a comment that beading was excellent for curing migraines (for me) b/c of the sustained concentration it took for me to create a design -- interchangeable colors -- for a necklace. I have worked on necklaces for twelve hours and during that time, I can forget I have a migraine.
When I first got into beading I made numerous necklaces, some of which I sold to a lady in my building. I never charged her what I should have, given the cost of materials and my time investment. I just ran out and got more beads! Then one day she said to me in all seriousness that she should get the necklaces for free because we were friends. No more necklaces for her!!!! As I've gotten older I am much less interested in selling b/c some materials, not necessarily expensive, like agates or a focal bead might be in a striking cw and once they're gone, they're gone. I can't remake the necklace.

I totally understand! I make a necklace and think "I should sell this one" but I end up liking it so much that I keep it!
I sold a few, but I bead mostly for my own pleasure. I got to make necklaces based on the colors of my H scarves, although I hardly ever wear them together. Weird.

I have found a good silversmith in Italy and I had him execute a thick long necklace of my design (after waiting in vane for H to make one). I was wearing in Nordstrom a few weeks ago, and a couple of women asked me where I got it. It made me wonder if I should re-consider going back to design/make jewelry, but...nah.

 

[MadMadCat]

I'm really really bad ladies. I consider anything less than a 3 inch heel to be a good walking shoe. [emoji23] I used to wear higher heels nonstop. I never wore flats. I live in the suburbs now so my ever widening butt is always planted in a car and I don't do a lot of daily walking. For Paris where I walk 10-12 miles per day I will usually wear either ankle boots or ballet flat type shoes and block heels or kitten heels for evening. The problem is getting caught in the cobblestones more than anything for me. So I'll have to see what looks ok to me. If I can get a bit of comfort too even better. Yes I have developed terrible bunions but thank goodness they don't hurt. The bigger problem when I travel is that I swell up and develop Fred flintstone feet. Not attractive. But you guys would be horrified at what I consider walking shoes.

the 3" heels are what I call "restaurant shoes" which means that I get off the car in front of the restaurant (valet is mandatory) and I hope for a table by the door
In spite of this, I seem to have amassed an inordinate number of them, which are hardly used (but they're oh so pretty).

 

[cremel]

the 3" heels are what I call "restaurant shoes" which means that I get off the car in front of the restaurant (valet is mandatory) and I hope for a table by the door
In spite of this, I seem to have amassed an inordinate number of them, which are hardly used (but they're oh so pretty).

[emoji23][emoji23] - valet is mandatory...hope for a table by the door ...

Guess what I ask my husband drop me off right in front when we go to restaurant. LOL.

 

[cremel]

if you can walk in them, without wanting to kill their manufacturer, I am envious, not horrified. My bones weep if I don't wear shock-absorbent soles.

I hope you find your comfort shoes soon. I also consider comfort the most critical factors when it comes to shoes.

 

[EmileH]

the 3" heels are what I call "restaurant shoes" which means that I get off the car in front of the restaurant (valet is mandatory) and I hope for a table by the door
In spite of this, I seem to have amassed an inordinate number of them, which are hardly used (but they're oh so pretty).

I'm actually getting quite lazy these days and not wearing my heels as often as I would like. I am mostly just walking around a carpeted office all day so it's not very difficult. City walking is more challenging.

I envy your creativity with the beading. Would you post a photo or two?

Clearly the man at the bar didn't want to be challenged in any way by a woman.

 

[Genie27]

I have a pair of ankle boots that would be super comfortable except that my feet slide forward and my toes blister - they have too much room around the front of the ankle. Any thoughts on how to keep my foot from sliding? I thought of socks folded down to pad the ankle area?

 

[MadMadCat]

I'm actually getting quite lazy these days and not wearing my heels as often as I would like. I am mostly just walking around a carpeted office all day so it's not very difficult. City walking is more challenging.

I envy your creativity with the beading. Would you post a photo or two?

Clearly the man at the bar didn't want to be challenged in any way by a woman.

I can do carpet, but even then after a while the ball of the foot starts hurting and i get terrible cramps in the toes.

The place where i use my heels the most is las vegas because there is carpet everywhere, although distanceas can be daunting on heels, and we always seem to get the farthest room from the elevator. Years ago Dh decided to go clubbing after dinner and i was wearing a pair of 3" Manolos. Ouch ouch. My feet were never the same.

There isn't much to envy about my beading, but i will try yo get some pictures of the necklaces in the weekend.

And, yes, don't think the guy had ever been challenged by anyone. Some people aren't open to new experiences

Good night everyone!

 

[MadMadCat]

I have a pair of ankle boots that would be super comfortable except that my feet slide forward and my toes blister - they have too much room around the front of the ankle. Any thoughts on how to keep my foot from sliding? I thought of socks folded down to pad the ankle area?

Did you try to pad the tip if the boot, so the foot has nowhere to go?

 

[eagle1002us]

I totally understand! I make a necklace and think "I should sell this one" but I end up liking it so much that I keep it!
I sold a few, but I bead mostly for my own pleasure. I got to make necklaces based on the colors of my H scarves, although I hardly ever wear them together. Weird.

I have found a good silversmith in Italy and I had him execute a thick long necklace of my design (after waiting in vane for H to make one). I was wearing in Nordstrom a few weeks ago, and a couple of women asked me where I got it. It made me wonder if I should re-consider going back to design/make jewelry, but...nah.

I found that people resist paying a price that barely covers the cost of materials -- not to mention anything toward the time I spent making it. They resist paying sales tax. I got a temp wholesale license years ago and got some nice quartz beads years ago and sold a necklace thru a hair/nail salon (the owner was ambivalent about this). The owner reluctantly paid me my 50 percent profit of $30. The beads were pretty and I regret selling the necklace. Another beader I know had the same difficulty I had recouping her costs much less making a profit.
When I get a compliment when I'm in NM and I mention I made the necklace, the SA typically scowls. In some parts of the world DIY is declasse, I guess.
I've come to the conclusion it's better to keep the necklace. Less hassle. And even if I've held on to a necklace for some time w/o wearing it, outfits which can use the embellishment eventually show up.

 

[Madam Bijoux]

A perfect day today in New York: First stop: the Madison Avenue store. They had a nice selection of Evelynes and Lindys. Didn't see any fall scarves. Next stop: the Cartier mansion. They had a special exhibit of Grace Kelly's jewelry, including her engagement ring. (Pictures of that ring don't do it justice.). Two SA'S had to follow me around with drool buckets and mops. Next: A matinee of "Hamilton" - one of the best shows I've ever seen. It amazes me that someone had the imagination to write a rap musical about the USA's founding fathers.
Hope everyone had a great day.

 

[cremel]

A perfect day today in New York: First stop: the Madison Avenue store. They had a nice selection of Evelynes and Lindys. Didn't see any fall scarves. Next stop: the Cartier mansion. They had a special exhibit of Grace Kelly's jewelry, including her engagement ring. (Pictures of that ring don't do it justice.). Two SA'S had to follow me around with drool buckets and mops. Next: A matinee of "Hamilton" - one of the best shows I've ever seen. It amazes me that someone had the imagination to write a rap musical about the USA's founding fathers.
Hope everyone had a great day.

Madam,

What a great day you had!![emoji39] Her ring definitely represents better taste than Kardashine. [emoji1]

 

[cremel]

And why Grace Kelly's ring went back to Cartier? How does that work? They buy back from their customers?

 

[Madam Bijoux]

And why Grace Kelly's ring went back to Cartier? How does that work? They buy back from their customers?

Hi, Cremel Monaco loaned Grace's jewelry to Cartier for the exhibit. It's all going back to Monaco after the exhibit.

 

[cremel]

I see. I was somehow afraid of that ring parting from her family. She was a beauty and a talented actress. Being born in a wealthy family she started her own acting career dispite the strong objections from her parents. I admire her. Obviously admir the Kelly bag. [emoji7]