Fashion Inspiration: Ritz Paris

April 18, 2012



Definitely out of my mind aspiring to paint
a picture of my mood for you since
(who does that? weird.)
the mood swings violently wickedly wildly
as of late due to a sometimes stealer of joy
 and laughter we call effin hormones
on planet michele.




Other cooler folks with more restraint
and less imbalance call this brand of blog post
the 'emotional hit and run' variety.
But I hope you will see this one's a different flava...

I am not smacking you around.
Not fishing for pity or compliments.
I am simply here to suggest
(and let it be known I have probably not been drinking)
that temporal midlife madness
with its sweet and sour gobstopper
layers of chemical lameness
and
unpredictable surges of
self-doubt, memory loss,
and irritability...
is simply
a chapter of personal growth,
spiritual awakening,
and emotional deepening.
It's working! I'm nearly believing myself!

Guess what else?
Maybe it is possible to navigate this new territory...


source

with style.
Just look at me in my blooming hat!
With style!

Yes?

 Peace to you right where you are.



p.s.

Do remember to follow this blog responsibly...
with deep tenderness,
a modicum of caution,
and a voluminous glass of red.

p.s.s.

I am sure someone else coined 'moodylicious.'
Not ready to google, but I cannot express
the magnitude of joy
when this word arrived to my brain.
I am taking full credit, and it may
become the subtitle of my book.





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32 comments

  1. tinajoApril 18, 2012 at 2:58 PM

    This post made me smile! :-)

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  2. micheleApril 18, 2012 at 4:22 PM

    i'm glad.

    but somehow i didn't work in a beyonce (bootylicious) reference.

    :0

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  3. SvenjaApril 18, 2012 at 4:33 PM

    nice post michele :D
    i LOVE the second picture...

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  4. LeslieApril 18, 2012 at 4:52 PM

    Nice pics!

    P.S. I have that last hat in red ;)

    leslie

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  5. Privet and HollyApril 18, 2012 at 4:55 PM

    I'm walking that
    moodylicious walk
    right with ya, friend....

    You've gotta laugh,
    or all is lost. That's
    the medicine I'm
    dispensing, right now : )

    And a good red doesn't
    hurt, either....!

    xo Suzanne

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  6. AnonymousApril 18, 2012 at 5:17 PM

    Make that 3 extra large reds...you, Suzanne and I can marinade in the moodyliciousness together. You always make me smile. Much love, Lisa
    P.S. Thanks for the lovely message yesterday about Uncle Pete. You made the day just a little easier, sweet Michelle.

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  7. micheleApril 18, 2012 at 5:52 PM

    yes. raise a glass to moodylicious mamas everywhere. and may we never lose our sense of humor!

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  8. Heaven's WalkApril 18, 2012 at 6:54 PM

    I do believe it's our right as wonderful women of the world to be as moodylicious as we warrant necessary. Agreed....? lolol! And yes, I'd love to see you in that hat! hehehe!

    xoxo laurie

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  9. Fashion CappuccinoApril 18, 2012 at 9:04 PM

    You have such a way with words! Lovely post! xoxoxo

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  10. AnonymousApril 18, 2012 at 11:20 PM

    Firstly I follow this blog responsibly, with unending love(ly), deep tenderness,a modicum of caution,
    and a voluminous glass of red.(x many)

    Secondly, I just replied to you in my blog with Kate Moss.

    We do have some weird connection. Vair vair weird. :D I only wish we could personalize our moodswings and get transported to spaces as such. Mid life would have been fun!!

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  11. KathysueApril 18, 2012 at 11:20 PM

    Love that you have officially coined the word Moodylicious. If anyone can carry off moodlyicious attitude it will be YOU!! Take deep breaths, hot baths, cold showers and long walks! xo Kathysue

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  12. Rebecca / SanctuaryApril 19, 2012 at 12:56 AM

    Ha :D Read this with a permanent grin stuck to my face :)

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  13. Greet LefèvreApril 19, 2012 at 1:14 AM

    Love this post Michele!
    Especially the one of the bathroom of one of the rooms in The Ritz!
    xx
    Greet

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  14. Hege MorrisApril 19, 2012 at 3:42 AM

    Love your post! Great pics!
    Hege x

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  15. The enchanted homeApril 19, 2012 at 5:42 AM

    Moodylicious...that got my attention. Love the reference to "new chapter of personal growth"..so thats what they call it!
    Oh how I am sure we can ALL relate on some level...I know I can. Man, youth is so wasted on the young don't you think?
    Enjoy.....nothing a bubble bath, a great drink and some fabulous music can't cure (at least temporarily) :)

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  16. micheleApril 19, 2012 at 7:56 AM

    thanks for the encouragement and smiles!

    :)

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  17. prince snow farmApril 19, 2012 at 8:17 AM

    Lovely post...just discovered your blog through becky at Farmgirl Paints...fabulous!

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  18. Luciane at HomeBunch.comApril 19, 2012 at 10:16 AM

    Oh, moodylicious sounds so right, M!


    I've been thinking about you lately. I hope you're doing well.


    xo

    Luciane at HomeBunch.com

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  19. Luciane at HomeBunch.comApril 19, 2012 at 10:16 AM

    Oh, moodylicious sounds so right, M!


    I've been thinking about you lately. I hope you're doing well.


    xo

    Luciane at HomeBunch.com

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  20. n i n a s hjemApril 19, 2012 at 10:21 AM

    SV: Hi, Michele!
    The blue Ilse Jacobsen boots are for kids, just as you know :)

    Thank you for visiting my blog :)

    Hug Nina

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  21. Daydream LivingApril 19, 2012 at 11:15 AM

    Hi Michelle,
    glad I could help with Picmonkey, and I like this moodylicious state of mind! Maureen

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  22. HAMPTON HOSTESSApril 19, 2012 at 3:28 PM

    gosh--I know how you feel, but you said it much better! Lovely images and I'm going to get a glass of red right now!

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  23. HAMPTON HOSTESSApril 19, 2012 at 3:28 PM

    gosh--I know how you feel, but you said it much better! Lovely images and I'm going to get a glass of red right now!

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  24. debbie baileyApril 19, 2012 at 4:43 PM

    I've enjoyed all the comments as much as your post; both very much! I caught my breathe looking at that first image. I hope she got down without falling. I love the red against all that white and gold.

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  25. debbie baileyApril 19, 2012 at 4:44 PM

    Actually, looks like her dress is fuschia not red.

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  26. CSLewisbuffApril 20, 2012 at 7:54 AM

    Moodylicious...maybe. Gorgeous...most definitely!!!

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  27. AngieApril 20, 2012 at 9:37 AM

    I absolutely love your blog, your sense of style and humor! Just became a new follower~hope you will return the visit! Have a glorious weekend~Angie

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  28. GiovannaApril 20, 2012 at 10:57 AM

    Amazing! Love the first photo! The dress is fab!

    xx
    Giovanna
    www.oliveandanarrow.com

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  29. Amy ChalmersApril 21, 2012 at 7:32 AM

    cheerful and violent mood swings create such growth!! love these images~I feel myself growing too!

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  30. UnknownApril 23, 2012 at 1:50 PM

    Oooh lots of moodylicious whimsy here in Michele land - I now want - nay NEED a bubble bath spilling over with delicious pink froth!!

    You do personal growth with an individual style like no other my moody mate! Hope you are well my darlin and keeping that perfectly lovely smile on your face xxx

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  31. ElizabethApril 23, 2012 at 6:25 PM

    Well it's not by chance that I read this post! Well done ... I'm so with you.

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  32. The Charm of HomeApril 26, 2012 at 11:28 AM

    LOL! Well I feel your moods! Fun post! Thank you for joining me at Home Sweet Home!
    Sherry

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