Monday, May 25, 2009

The Old Becomes New Again...

While searching Guerlain for a replacement fragrance as they've discontinued my beloved Parure, I came across this ad:

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it's enough to tempt one to buy a bottle, n'est ce pas? Ah, to be in my twenties again...

14 comments:

  1. That's tempting enough to make ME want to buy a bottle ;)

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  2. Hi Bellezza :) Chris is cracking me up...LOL
    Beautiful girl in the ad!
    Have a Happy Day!

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  3. I hear you! Once in awhile, I do fall for such a thing! Or at least a good pair of sneaks to make me walk faster!

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  4. LOL! Whenever a fragrance, lipstick, etc. I use gets discontinued, my daughters all say it's a sign that I'm getting old!

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  5. Ah, not me. I have no desire to be in my 20's again. Maybe my early 30's but not 20's.

    And I wonder what she looks like without all the 'help'...

    But, it is a great ad.

    cjh

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  6. BellezzaMay 25, 2009

    Chris, you make me totally laugh. Like, for a long time after I've read your comment.

    Chic Geek, as only the French can truly be. Until they leave their twenties. ;)

    Sandy, walking is not my thing. Bicycling? Mais oui! But, I don't have the feet for walking after standing all day teaching. I wish I could get inspired like you by a pair of sneakers.

    JoAnn, I change my lipstick so frequently I don't ever recall losing my color. Wait, take that back. Chanel made a Red #5 which was gorgeous. But, other than that, I can always content myself with a lipstick color. I'm just still in mourning that they won't make Parure anymore due to some environmental law thingy over there in France. It does make one feel old, though, doesn't it?!

    CJ, my 30's were quite tempestuous. The 20's were easier for me, at least in terms of feeling good physically. But, I'd say now that I'm in my 40's I have more peace than in any other decade. I wonder what she looks like without help, too.

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  7. Chris made me laugh :D

    It is a beautiful add and to think I was unhappy with my body at 20............

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  8. Temptation is the right word! Whoo...is it hot in here or is it just me? ;)

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  9. Now now boys.......this is a forbitten fruit.......this lovely looks no more than the age of Lolita ;D

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  10. BellezzaMay 28, 2009

    Madleine, I see from your sidebar that you are reading Lolita; no wonder you made the connection between the two girls!

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  11. To have the body of a 20 year old (although no the one I had), and the spirit of a 30 year old and the wisdom of 40 - I reckon that would work for me. But the add, It makes me think of chocolate not perfume.... what does that say about me?

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  12. 20's?!?! I never looked like that! I am only 27, but I would never relive being 20!

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  13. That has the look of a "photoshop disaster"... is her neck broken? Does she have a third arm (or is that an arm-colored bathtub rim)?

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  14. Ah, Kevin, such is the life of a model...but, now that you point it out I guess I'm glad I look like me. ;)

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