tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post3609243012449122740..comments2024-03-24T12:54:29.192-04:00Comments on P i g t o w n * D e s i g n: Chic SimplePigtown*Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13775512940294150252noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-53045200446111084622015-11-21T07:50:11.753-05:002015-11-21T07:50:11.753-05:00I just ordered two books from Amazon. I typed Chic...I just ordered two books from Amazon. I typed Chic Simple and Gross and Stone. They came right up. Thanks for the tip. I'll probably buy a couple a month. I love getting a book in the mail.<br />KarenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-70618368708022053482014-10-09T19:18:58.250-04:002014-10-09T19:18:58.250-04:00She's on FB, and is still writing and styling....She's on FB, and is still writing and styling. Pigtown*Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13775512940294150252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-46877770623860684222014-10-09T18:40:07.437-04:002014-10-09T18:40:07.437-04:00Looking up the original author, Kim Johnson Gross,...Looking up the original author, Kim Johnson Gross, might help narrow the search results. I have looked her up online a couple of times, but don't know what she's doing now. Pity. The Nursery book was a particular favorite.mamacitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12201474702664482175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-2402596268951433942014-10-03T12:43:50.752-04:002014-10-03T12:43:50.752-04:00I thought it started at Instyle and morphed into a...I thought it started at Instyle and morphed into a book. I was just in my attic and found the large Women's Wardrobe and smaller Work Clothes Casual Dress for Serious Work.MaryBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547321109503148189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-23273570832701328502014-10-02T12:08:14.893-04:002014-10-02T12:08:14.893-04:00Although the books are a little dated, you should ...Although the books are a little dated, you should be able to come up with a lot of good strategies to find out what to wear. You can get an inexpensive copy on Amazon.Pigtown*Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13775512940294150252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-79284946930563171692014-10-02T10:25:45.162-04:002014-10-02T10:25:45.162-04:00I could really use the Work Clothes book right now...I could really use the Work Clothes book right now. I'm trying to get back into the workforce after being home with the kids and I have no idea what I should wear. Thanks for sharing.lsellershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03810583203167220865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-13391790075181577862014-10-01T23:03:25.560-04:002014-10-01T23:03:25.560-04:00They are classics!They are classics!Pigtown*Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13775512940294150252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-46558926034791859142014-10-01T19:33:47.808-04:002014-10-01T19:33:47.808-04:00It's funny how some things remain timeless. Th...It's funny how some things remain timeless. There are a few pieces that made me say, "hey, I own that!"Bmore Bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06809187061540149960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-5852459213386762522014-10-01T15:49:59.580-04:002014-10-01T15:49:59.580-04:00Did it start as the series, or did the magazine se...Did it start as the series, or did the magazine serialize the books?Pigtown*Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13775512940294150252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-40499057089091159912014-10-01T15:49:30.095-04:002014-10-01T15:49:30.095-04:00they were first published in the 1990's.they were first published in the 1990's.Pigtown*Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13775512940294150252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-48800765747283608312014-10-01T15:49:09.779-04:002014-10-01T15:49:09.779-04:00Lucky you!Lucky you!Pigtown*Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13775512940294150252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-16068583677855598712014-10-01T15:49:00.800-04:002014-10-01T15:49:00.800-04:00Now you're going to start seeing them everywhe...Now you're going to start seeing them everywhere!Pigtown*Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13775512940294150252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-10157641694824701692014-10-01T15:48:45.605-04:002014-10-01T15:48:45.605-04:00They've held up very well over 20+ years. A lo...They've held up very well over 20+ years. A lot of the information doesn't change dramatically, so you can pick and choose and update them in your mind.Pigtown*Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13775512940294150252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-20033973772306437152014-10-01T15:48:00.134-04:002014-10-01T15:48:00.134-04:00That sounds like a fun outfit!That sounds like a fun outfit!Pigtown*Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13775512940294150252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-77338639580214586032014-10-01T15:47:31.899-04:002014-10-01T15:47:31.899-04:00They're great books. I look for them at BT all...They're great books. I look for them at BT all the time. <br /><br />And I agree - my style doesn't change much either!Pigtown*Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13775512940294150252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-72121499142629410732014-10-01T15:46:51.924-04:002014-10-01T15:46:51.924-04:00It's hard to get the hang of wearing something...It's hard to get the hang of wearing something different every day. I'd welcome a uniform sometimes.Pigtown*Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13775512940294150252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-12558853207980269602014-10-01T13:04:28.172-04:002014-10-01T13:04:28.172-04:00I believe this started as a series from Instyle ma...I believe this started as a series from Instyle magazine. I bought the first book when it was released.MaryBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547321109503148189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-2403958906092654122014-10-01T12:47:05.978-04:002014-10-01T12:47:05.978-04:00Whenever these books were first published, the sty...Whenever these books were first published, the styles are as classic and current as today. I love the different stylings on the LBD for example. I would put these all to very good use!<br /><br />xoxo<br />Karena<br />The Arts by KarenaKarenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05206642885608991170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-3449609936628664142014-10-01T12:43:23.749-04:002014-10-01T12:43:23.749-04:00I have most of the Chic Simple series. And I gave ...I have most of the Chic Simple series. And I gave my mom and sister some of them, too. I love them!Squeakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16345882280774447076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-73985130754512561312014-10-01T12:19:51.356-04:002014-10-01T12:19:51.356-04:00how wonderful these books must be + haven't se...how wonderful these books must be + haven't seen them before + thanks. xxpeggybraswelldesign.compeggybraswellhttp://peggybraswelldesign.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-9263087396414643552014-10-01T09:15:12.412-04:002014-10-01T09:15:12.412-04:00I also collected these books. I worked in the corp...I also collected these books. I worked in the corporate headquarters of Barnes and Noble and I collected a wide variety of books. These were among my favorites. I only remember the small books. They were beautifully photographed and the paper quality was heavier than you would expect. I wish I had kept them but when I moved across the country (twice) I lightened my collection of books and have Jill@The Welcome Homehttp://www.interior-designer-maryland.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-69668792552871544452014-10-01T08:08:48.297-04:002014-10-01T08:08:48.297-04:00Great stuff! I love that cream colored outfit wit...Great stuff! I love that cream colored outfit with the loafers... only I'd nix the leopard scarf and put on an old man's necktie, instead. And add a fedora.Marchelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11201825708442679157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-63302182168439987102014-10-01T07:23:11.828-04:002014-10-01T07:23:11.828-04:00How funny - I hadn't thought about those books...How funny - I hadn't thought about those books in years! I bought the women's clothes book when I was in high school. I'll have to dig it out of my parents' house. My sense of style hasn't changed much since, oh, elementary school - it really does pay to keep things simple!Kit Pollardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18325742818502163891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-83935675313586290802014-10-01T07:20:33.882-04:002014-10-01T07:20:33.882-04:00I wore a uniform for 12 years! Took me 10 years af...I wore a uniform for 12 years! Took me 10 years after that to learn how to dress.Linda @ a design snackhttp://accessdesigngroup.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com