22 July 2010

Well Said: Anita Loos



"I've had my best times when trailing a Mainbocher evening gown across a sawdust floor. I've always loved high style in low company."

So said Anita Loos (1888-1981), best-dressed writer and wit and author of "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes."
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11 comments:

  1. jones22 July, 2010 20:55

    Yes, it is the mix and contrast of high and low that gives life. Fun Post.

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  2. Penelope Bianchi23 July, 2010 02:32

    Lovely! So glad to hear from you!

    and so, so true!!

    Brilliant!

    Penelope

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  3. Laura Stockett Roberts 23 July, 2010 11:10

    Oh, yes! Very well said!

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  4. Thombeau23 July, 2010 16:21

    YAY!

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  5. lady jicky24 July, 2010 04:02

    I always find that when you look deep into them - those so called "high style" people are verrrry low rent. Too much money, no morals and worst of all, no taste! LOL

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  6. Claudia Juestel26 July, 2010 00:47

    Well said indeed. I always say, better overdressed, than underdressed to elevate standards instead of lowering them.

    Cheers,

    Claudia

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  7. Unknown26 July, 2010 01:23

    I have lots of high friends in low places.

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  8. Nadine2point026 July, 2010 17:07

    What a fantastic quote! Love it!

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  9. magnus27 July, 2010 13:15

    A dear friend has a related "Well Said" phrase that is almost as much of a truism: "I adore vulgarity. I can't abide commoness".

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  10. Author05 August, 2010 20:01

    She's the gal!

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  11. DM10 August, 2010 19:04

    Love this! Have you seen the lovely picture of her and Cecil?

    http://hibernianhomme.blogspot.com/2010/06/one-less-egg-to-fry.html

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