tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post3269437242831934037..comments2024-03-12T13:57:38.337-07:00Comments on Chronically Vintage: Saturday Snapshots: September 6, 2014Witchcrafted Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-78445739571527292952014-09-25T08:43:08.716-07:002014-09-25T08:43:08.716-07:00Dearest Jessica, I simply don't understand it!...Dearest Jessica, I simply don't understand it!? What is wrong with you? Why can't you see yourself as I/we see you? You are beautiful, but not in a traditional stereotype Hollywood way. And thank goodness for that! You are the loveliest little fairy I've ever seen, so I wonder who had the heart to clip your wings. Really. When I saw your first movie and noticed your teeth, I smiled. Because that is what makes you unique. It is SO charming. And I am sure Tony is on my side here. I can understand that it might not be fun to have to wear a wig, but I think you are used to it and I never notice. Your wig is so lovely and looks like it is your own fabulous hair. I send you lots of hugs and hope you will continue to believe more in yourself and see you as I see you. You are a pleasure on the eye, dear. :)SANNEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12973437247117000140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-66525648590403232982014-09-24T01:28:36.210-07:002014-09-24T01:28:36.210-07:00I love this : http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c1...I love this : http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c140/jcangiano/Images%20for%20Chronically%20Vintage/2013%20Chronically%20Vintage%20images/August%202013/5259625378_9c87426a01_z_zpsad45edb4.jpg<br /><br />Thanks Jessica! Your blog is both a pleasure for the eyes but also for the mind. I enjoy it a lot!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03197361005385269057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-53759533014151636592014-09-15T18:44:09.256-07:002014-09-15T18:44:09.256-07:00As usual, my response is quite late, but no less h...As usual, my response is quite late, but no less heartfelt, of course. You and I really are so much alike in many ways, and this is one of them! Few are so hard on themselves as women, some more than others; it can be a very deep and hard-to-heal wound. <br /><br />What is funny is those of us who are the hardest on ourselves can be the most forgiving of others, because we know how horrible the struggle can be. You are right about not judging others by their outward appearance—Dorian Grey and C.S. Lewis' words (brilliant: http://ow.ly/Bxsb3 & http://ow.ly/BxrRW) aside, how many times have each of us had our assessment of someone (we all do it, alas) change because they were kind and cheerful....or because they were snappish or moody or worse, cruel? Having struggled so with my own appearance and, as you say, aesthetic, for so long and so painfully, I think I've gotten pretty good at 'letting that go' until getting to know the person better, thank God, but will say it's amazing to reflect upon how quickly a physical Venus or Adonis can become one of the least attractive people we've ever met because their personalities are...um...lacking, shall we say? Yet they can become even more stunning with a good nature and disposition. So long as our response to people is based upon who they *are*, I think we are okay.<br /><br />So far as the oft-slung slur of "shallowness"...the more I read, the more I wonder if that is in and of itself the shallow remark. The longing for and appreciation of beauty, whether in people, art, landscape, or living environment, seems to be such an inborn human trait! It must speak to something very deep, ancient, and important within us, individually and as the human race. For instance, your desire (and mine!) to visit Niagara Falls, one of the world's very impressive and beautiful natural sights; that terrible beauty, that grand and humbling beauty simultaneously and only temporarily satisfies us, often galvanizing us to seek more sights, sounds, and experiences like it! <br /><br />So...I think our human admiration for beauty is...normal. It's very old, older than the hills (or the Falls!). It is probably even normal that all of us, who have had experience with beauty, wish to emulate it however we can. To assault a woman's desire to be beautiful, especially, is in my opinion cruel indeed, because (trigger warning, sexist remark coming) women do tend to be more sensitive to such things and appreciative of the finer details and nuances of beauty. Many if not most of us want to be considered beautiful or lovely, especially these days!<br /><br />To look back at Lewis' words, though—Jessica, I think you are certainly one of the beautiful creatures. You're nowhere near one of the nightmares he warned us of, and let me assure you, not at all dull and uninteresting (seriously, there are queens and kings far duller than you could be on the worst day of the flu in your life; I've read their biographies). I've probably said this before, but your good nature and humour, cheerful spirit, wide range of interests and welcoming heart only add to your physical beauty and loveliness. May these truly timeless & lovely traits continue to enliven and illuminate it with each and every year. :)<br />Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15233479262926672923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-78200541262929851432014-09-15T07:58:48.515-07:002014-09-15T07:58:48.515-07:00Lovely, lovely!! I pinned a few of these cute pics...Lovely, lovely!! I pinned a few of these cute pics to one of my boards and as soon as I saw that image of the girls facing what appears to be a antique castle, I knew it had to be Austria and/or Germany...boy do I have wanderlust!!seannaapprovedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09546047220109216505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-375167793450945972014-09-12T08:41:59.535-07:002014-09-12T08:41:59.535-07:00Thank you, that is lovely.Thank you, that is lovely.Kate-Emhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15664293299445754159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-79445376762140793772014-09-10T15:02:31.901-07:002014-09-10T15:02:31.901-07:00It most certainly does, and I completely agree. As...It most certainly does, and I completely agree. Astutely, wisely said, dear gal. Thank you for sharing your positive, wonderful attitude on accepting and loving one's self/body with me, sweet dear - it really means a lot (as do you incredibly kind, meaningful compliments).<br /><br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-79252303984214090542014-09-10T10:41:10.132-07:002014-09-10T10:41:10.132-07:00Oh, the little girl with the kittens! I want my li...Oh, the little girl with the kittens! I want my little one to have a hairstyle just like that. When she finally grows some serious hair, that is.<br /><br />It´s so good to read that you are growing more comfortable with your own body. There´s nothing more important than loving your own self, inside and out, to live a happy life. The journey to self love is long, maybe endless, so every inspiration comes in handy. What I always find helpful is the fact that everyone only gets one body to live in, it houses all the important stuff we need and like, it keeps us alive and going, even if it has its flaws. It does some pretty amazing things for us, so we shouldn´t treat it like our enemy. Instead, we should give it some love, embrace the parts we love and accept those we aren´t all happy about. Sure, we could spend our lives worrying about those parts that don´t fit the recent standards, OR we spend our lives enjoying ourselves and the great people around us who very often don´t even notice our "flaws". You know, when we look at other people (esp. women, because that´s what we are taught to do) and think "Oh, she´s so perfect, I wish I had her *insert random body part here*" and that particular person stands in front of the mirror every morning and complains about that exact body part. <br />Does that make any sense? <br />What I´m trying to say: You are a wonderful person just the way you are (as far as I can judge from the almighty internet ;)) and it´s great that you are coming to peace with your body because there is no reason to be unconfident about it.Katrinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10929723751952960646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-16746945003343423472014-09-09T14:17:18.660-07:002014-09-09T14:17:18.660-07:00It truly is, sweet Kate. Just imagine how much hap...It truly is, sweet Kate. Just imagine how much happier and healthier a place the world would be we all stopped being so terribly hard on ourselves. I think it would be an almost unrecognizable place.<br /><br />That is immensely kind and touching, thank you so much. I swear, all of those things would jump out at me about you as well, in addition to your whit, gentle spirit, passion, and loveliness. <br /><br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-49531573346258965782014-09-09T14:11:20.527-07:002014-09-09T14:11:20.527-07:00Thank you deeply, dear Dan - that means a great de...Thank you deeply, dear Dan - that means a great deal to me. <br /><br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-12062251830304572202014-09-09T10:16:26.893-07:002014-09-09T10:16:26.893-07:00Isn't it a shame that we struggle to replace t...Isn't it a shame that we struggle to replace the negative phrases in our heads with the positive comments that people make about us? We are our own worst critics and would never say to other people some of the things that we say about ourselves. I am trying to learn to be kind to myself, both in actions and in words and trying to switch off those negative voices is one of those kind things. If we were to meet in person I think the things that would make an impression would be your energy, friendliness, intelligence, kindness, style and sense of fun. Your teeth wouldn't even get a look in.Kate-Emhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15664293299445754159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-65734546662201450262014-09-09T04:50:45.934-07:002014-09-09T04:50:45.934-07:00I love the photos that you have selected so well, ...I love the photos that you have selected so well, and I love your words, Jessica! Once more they reveal your sensitiveness and add to you an extra special beauty! It's not too easy to feel beautiful, but...you really are wonderful!! :-)danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13188014583469599111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-41581738422449909102014-09-08T15:34:40.472-07:002014-09-08T15:34:40.472-07:00these pictures are lovely. Nothing beats a gorgeo...these pictures are lovely. Nothing beats a gorgeous every day vintage image, better then a screen star any day. I also agree with lavender and twill your posts are inspiring and lovely. You are a major self esteem inspiration for me. As I get older I become more comfortable in my own skin and I feel more confident in myself and I think vintage dressing has been a big inspiration for me<br /><br />retro rovertubby3pughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01315017048832512111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-64422729505895150412014-09-08T14:42:49.945-07:002014-09-08T14:42:49.945-07:00That is thoroughly interestingly, dear Em. It'...That is thoroughly interestingly, dear Em. It's great that some other cultures aren't as focused on having a "Hollywood" smile as we are in North America. For me though, getting mine fixed is a life goal. I have never, not since the age of about seven years old, been able to smile (showing my teeth) in photos or to speak to people in person (save for my absolute closest loved ones) with out feeling mind blowingly self-conscious amount my teeth. <br /><br />They have added to my struggles with self-consciousness and self-esteem, held me back from doing some things I would have otherwise tried (especially as a teenager), and actually even hurt my tongue a bit 24/7 (a front tooth is far back behind the others at a sharp angle and it digs into my tongue constantly), so if it's ever even remotely possible, I will be getting them fixed and hopefully far more than just my teeth themselves in the process. <br /><br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-53586264849336051832014-09-08T14:37:35.340-07:002014-09-08T14:37:35.340-07:00Isn't it though? And why is that? Sure, I'...Isn't it though? And why is that? Sure, I've known men who were very self-conscious, vein, or even flat out narcissists, but generally it is us ladies who tear ourselves to pieces in our heads about our appearance and always feel like we're failing to measure up to some invisible bar. It's such a shame and we all deserve to treat ourselves better and with far more love on that front. <br /><br />Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your uplifting, incredibly lovely words - I swear, they will always stay with me. <br /><br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-72696422024296412662014-09-08T14:32:56.501-07:002014-09-08T14:32:56.501-07:00Absolutely!!! Chasing perfection is like going out...Absolutely!!! Chasing perfection is like going out looking for a unicorn. You can spend your whole life doing it, but will ultimately come up empty handed and will have wasted a great deal of precious time that you'll never get back. Best to just enjoy our bodies, faces and flaws/best points exactly as they are and focus on even more important things in this wonderful world of ours. <br /><br />Big hugs coming right back at you,<br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-69637390073065418412014-09-08T14:26:37.186-07:002014-09-08T14:26:37.186-07:00Thank you deeply for your supportive, caring words...Thank you deeply for your supportive, caring words - they do indeed mean a lot to me and bring a dose of much needed comfort. I have made massive strides in learning to love myself more (and care wayyyy less what others think of me) in the last decade, especially the last five years and adamantly believe that this trend will continue as time goes on (thankfully). Hopefully in another decade or two, I won't even notice the things that I now see as "flaws" or wish were different. <br /><br />Big hugs,<br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-15512447439377306432014-09-08T14:07:39.383-07:002014-09-08T14:07:39.383-07:00Hello dear Piper, thank you very much for both of ...Hello dear Piper, thank you very much for both of your kind, uplifting comments. That is an incredibly lovely, meaingful thing ("I want to look like that girl") to be told - it will stay with me always.<br /><br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-63567011678289796432014-09-08T14:03:18.139-07:002014-09-08T14:03:18.139-07:00Hello sweet Helen, thank you, dear gal, don't ...Hello sweet Helen, thank you, dear gal, don't worry at all, I only received one comment - so it's great that you decided to send it a second time. <br /><br />I truly appreciate and have taken to heart every kind and meaningful thing that you said. You wouldn't believe how much I needed to her your last sentence in particular right now. Thank you deeply.<br /><br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-59789200053398001712014-09-08T10:04:11.285-07:002014-09-08T10:04:11.285-07:00I do as well - for both of us, dear Philippa. I kn...I do as well - for both of us, dear Philippa. I know that I've made monumental strides on that front in the past decade and sincerely hope I'll continue to as I get older. You are such a beautiful person in countless ways inside and out (for example, you're kind, thoughtful, giving, easy to chat with, talented, and smart) and I will always be here to tell you and remind you of such anytime.<br /><br />♥ Jessica <br /><br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-56954785448862728732014-09-08T10:02:07.958-07:002014-09-08T10:02:07.958-07:00Very good point, my dear - I think that's some...Very good point, my dear - I think that's something which has likely rung true for most grooms since the dawn of time - okay, at least since the dawn of weddings involving dressing up. It's one of those unspoken elements of life that we rarely discuss, but which is definitely true. <br /><br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-46923846930110753762014-09-08T06:19:00.856-07:002014-09-08T06:19:00.856-07:00When I was living in Egypt, a very wise British ma...When I was living in Egypt, a very wise British man said this to me, "Why do all you Americans straighten your teeth and make them such a bright white color? Now teeth with a bit of crookedness here and there, THOSE are some teeth with character!" (Which is why I have never whitened my teeth! I always hear his voice in my head and think, "Yeah, why should I whiten them? I'll keep 'em natural.) :)Emileigh https://www.blogger.com/profile/13683866769745929646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-40538515877336440012014-09-07T22:58:11.356-07:002014-09-07T22:58:11.356-07:00A very poignant piece, sweet gal. I know for mysel...A very poignant piece, sweet gal. I know for myself that it's easy to say "Oh, I look somewhat cute today" but to actually accept my face and body as it is, and be able to one day find that 'beauty in the contentment of the soul'... Well, not so much. That is always a struggle. <br /><br />There is always something to pick on, pull apart, or simply wish would go away. And I think as women, learning how to love ourselves is one of the most common battles we all share. But we are more than the sum of our parts, and by looking out I think we can remember that. I hope you remember it always, as your positivity and gentle, thoughtful writing makes an impact around the world. ♡<br /><br />xox,<br />bonita of <a href="http://www.lavenderandtwill.blogspot.com.au/" rel="nofollow">Lavender & Twill</a><br /> Lavender and Twillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06331125027969557539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-13551997059171440302014-09-07T12:08:15.089-07:002014-09-07T12:08:15.089-07:00my beautiful friend!
what a wonderful post! all i ...my beautiful friend!<br />what a wonderful post! all i know is that beauty lies not in perfect teeth, body, hair or skin! ok., there is a common ideal - but statistically this ideal looking human being does´t exist! <br />i always hated photos of me - it was hard to pose for the blog the first time. but what is bad if i don´t look like claudia schiffer or carla bruni? would i be happier if i starve to be thinner or use 100€ anti-aging-cream? i think not.<br />lots of hearty hugs!!!!!bahnwärterinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02032478343344432338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-57546301750457309342014-09-07T08:17:35.421-07:002014-09-07T08:17:35.421-07:00These pictures are wonderful, thank you for findin...These pictures are wonderful, thank you for finding them! And what a wonderful quote. And for what it's worth, from the first time I saw this blog and pictures of you, there was no doubt in my mind that you are beautiful! Perhaps it won't be a comfort or help, but I've found that as I care for myself as I get older I have fewer and fewer problems with self esteem or whatever you want to call it. I guess I don't care what others think anymore, though of course it's lovely when they think kindly toward me. I too got a dental estimate that was even after insurance way up into the multiple thousands, and realized hey I'm healthy without that and who cares if I look a little different....Thanks for your wise and beautiful site.Ms Howtheylivedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04468137883615641912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-18362185716118942952014-09-07T06:30:47.224-07:002014-09-07T06:30:47.224-07:00Oh, and one more thing. My new mantra is going to ...Oh, and one more thing. My new mantra is going to be; smile like you are holding kittens.Piper Springshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04719306397124499228noreply@blogger.com