When the phone rings and it’s ARI SETH COHEN of ADVANCED STYLE FAME one should respond!
I DID!
He wanted to know how far away I lived from BERKELEY……..
I told him!
WE SET A DATE!
FRIDAY,OCTOBER 19th,2018.
FOR WHAT YOU MAY WONDER?
A PHOTO SHOOT WITH MY PIGGY!
It all happened SO FAST!
THRILLED YOU WONDER?
BEYOND THRILLED!
TODAY is ONLY OCTOBER 23 and I am typing away to POST, TO SHARE WITH YOU DEAR READERS!
Some of YOU have SPOTTED me on HIS INSTAGRAM and HIS BLOG.
I thought THE BEST WAY TO SHARE ARI’s PHOTOS will be to have YOU all pick a HOLIDAY CARD for BANKSY AND MYSELF to send out.
Will you be SO kind as to HELP us CHOOSE?
If YOU would Like to receive a CARD in THE SNAIL MAIL leave your address in the comment section or send to my email at [email protected].
I will hand write and BANKSY will give his LICK of approval with a KISS!
Winston will SEAL with a CORGI PAW STAMP!
TOP PHOTO will be NUMBER ONE, than number TWO (our backs) and last photo below number THREE.
I ADORE ALL OF THE PHOTOS, but this PHOTO makes me smile as WE both have our MOUTHS OPEN.
BANKSY for the JOY of receiving another CRABAPPLE and ME for the thrill of the BOY almost in a reposed positioned.
NOTE HOW WELL COAST AND KOI BABOUCHES MATCH MY BANKSY BOY!
Now that was NOT planned at ALL………..
AMAZING how somethings fall into place.
Than there are the vessels THE ITALIAN uses to COLLECT the CRABAPPLES from the TREE.
He had to SHAKE the morning OF to get a good SUPPLY for OUR STAR and THE CO-STAR does not even REALIZE until more than half way though SHE is carrying a PLASTIC CONTAINER!
OH GOOD GRIEF!!!!!!
GOOD THING ARI DIDNOT CAPTURE THAT EXPRESSION WHEN SHE REALIZED THE BIG SNAFU!
HORROR STRUCK HER FACE!
Kind ARI’s response…………”He Likes the contrast!”
WHO IS ARI you ASK?
AS I know some of you are OUT OF THE LOOP!
Here is a short BIO:
Ari Seth Cohen is the creator of Advanced Style, a street style blog documenting, in his words, the “fashion and wisdom of the senior set.” Cohen’s blog was made into a best-selling book, also titled ‘Advanced Style.’
Cohen’s grandmothers were his best friends growing up; as a result, Cohen “noticed a lack of older people in fashion campaigns and street style sites.” One of the Cohen’s grandmothers, who attended graduate school at Columbia University, told the young Cohen to move to New York if he wanted to be creative. The blogger duly began his photographic career when he moved into New York City in 2008, “as a way to better connect with older people.”
Cohen is passionate about his subjects and society’s treatment of older people. He has spoken at a conference on abuse of the elderly, attending with one of his subjects. “I think that people neglect, forget, or ignore older people and don’t realize their worth. They don’t realise that they still want to be heard and that they still have a lot to offer.”
BOTTOM LINE If YOU SEE AN OLDER or MIDDLE AGED WOMAN DOING AN AD CAMPAIGN for COSMETICS or FASHION we have ARI SETH COHEN to THANK for waking UP THE INDUSTRY AND TAKING NOTICE TO THE WOMEN WHO SHOP!
TO VISIT ARI SETH COHEN’S BLOG CLICK ON LINK HERE!
TO BUY THE FIRST BOOK …….. ADVANCED STYLE PRESS HERE!
TO BUY THE SECOND BOOK…………… ADVANCED OLDER & WISER PRESS HERE!
TO VISIT even if you areNOT participating GO SEE ADVANCED STYLE INSTAGRAM as its a HOOT!
PRESS WITH GUSTO AND ENJOY EVERY PHOTO!
THE HOLIDAYS ARE UPON US AND I would LOVE to be THE RECIPIENT of ONE of ARI’s BOOKS!However, I own ALL of the BOOKS but NOT the coloring BOOK!Which is for ADULTS!
Now,I have given YOU that hard to BUY FRIENDS GIFT IDEA !
THE COLORING BOOK FOR GROWN UPS!!!!
YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO!CLICK HERE!
I would LIKE ONE if any of YOU are looking for GIFT IDEAS for ME!
NOW THE BIG NEWS IS THE THIRD BOOK IS COMING OUT ON DECEMBER THE 24th.
A LITTLE LATE for the JEWISH CLAN and the Santa Claus Contingency!
WE CAN NOT ARGUE with THE PUBLISHERS NOW CAN WE……….?
BUT WE CAN PRE-ORDER and OR BUY IT when it DOES COME OUT!
What YOU will be LOOKING FOR Is ADVANCED LOVE.
THE BOOK IS ON COUPLES WHO HAVE BEEN TOGETHER FOR YEARS!
PRE-ORDER PRESS HERE FOR ADVANCED LOVE!
PROUD TO SAY I FOUND TWO of THE COUPLES that will be FEATURED in THIS BOOK!
SO, I will BE buying multiple copies for GIFTS and for MY own ENJOYMENT!
Of course I may even have a little BOOK SIGNING with these TWO COUPLES on my own in my GARDEN come SPRING with my LOCAL BOOK STORE ORINDA BOOKS and if THAT MISTER COHEN can be tied down from HIS own BOOK SIGNINGS ,MAYBE I can GET
HIM TO DO A GUEST APPEARANCE!
Would a HANDFUL of YOU be able to JOIN US Come SPRING?
BANKSY & WINSTON WILL BE THERE TO GREET YOU!
THANK YOU Mr. COHEN!
THANK YOU!
I think BANKSY and I will TOAST YOU TODAY with a FEW CRABAPPLES!!
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Jeanne Durfee says
Goddess
Any and all of them!
LA CONTESSA says
GOT IT!
THANK YOU!
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Jeanne Durfee says
‘GODDESS’
Any and all of the pictures
Monica Miller says
Adore your blog and #3! I would ?? a card sealed with a Banksy kiss. Monica Miller 2512 Westgate Drive House 19 Albany Ga 31707
LA CONTESSA says
That KISS might be a little SMOKEY..SMUDGY!
LOOK FOR IT!
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Shawnee Gallagher says
Dearest Contessa how enchanting you are in all three pictures !!! Love them all !! I was tickled pink that Ari came to photo shoot you with Banksy. I’ve followed Ari before his first book came out. Voting #3 because it’s pure joie de vivre!! Hard to choose because the others are so elegant. And yes please ,,receiving a card from you would be most lovely. Many cheers, Shawnee xoxo
LA CONTESSA says
THANK YOU and OF COURSE YOU WILL BE ON MY LIST AS YOU DID MY PORTRAIT!!!!!!!!!I SEE YOUR A FIFI FAN TOO!!!!!!MY ANIMALS have MADE HER NEW BOOK!!!!!!I am BEYOND THRILLeD…SEEMS WE ARE ON A ROLL HERE…….THE ITALIAN IS LIKE WHAT’s NEXT?!?!!!!!!!!!
RESCUE-ME on AMAZON people is a BEAUTIFUL BOOK done by Fifi O’Neill a Publisher and Editor of some of our favorite Magazines!!!ALL PROCEEDS go to SHELTERS TO HELP THE ANIMALS!PLEASE TAKE A LOOK ON AMAZON under RESCUE-ME!
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Shawnee Gallagher says
Yes!!! You certainly have been on a roll this year. So fun to watch as it’s been unfolding !! Glamour, gardens and sweet fur babies. You are our Auntie Mame !!!!! XOXO Love the Rescue Me book concept …. a must have!!
LA CONTESSA says
I have ordered 8 BOOKS for immediate FAMILY and FRIENDS but THAT number will GO UP!!!!!!GREAT CHRISTMAS GIFT!!!!!!XOXO
LA CONTESSA says
HEATHER…………..#2 it is………..off to find out HOW TO make these photos into CARDS!!!!
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M says
No 3 is my favorite where both of you are looking so natural and still outstanding.
LA CONTESSA says
What a BEAUTIFUL COMMENT………..THANK YOU!XX
Elena Pang says
Dearest Contessa,
YOU DID IT!
CONGRATZ!!
Brava, BRAVISSIMO!!!
So elated for you AND Banksy…
#3 encapsulates BOTH of you superbly!
Ari’s 3rd book, Pic #3, 3 men in your fam, the Trinity…all good! True perfection.
Can’t wait for the book signing. Love you. Proud of you. Adore you. Miss you.
Elena
LA CONTESSA says
THANK YOU!
I SEE YOU HAVE JOINED THE INSTAGRAM FAMILY!!!!!!!!!!
WELCOME…………YOU WILL ENJOY THAT VERY MUCH!
I WILL HAND DELIVER YOUR CARD!!!!!XX
Barbara Boster says
Any one will do Contessa – love each and every one of those images !
LA CONTESSA says
Than I shall PICK ONE just for YOU!
XO
Jan Sher-Tuckerman says
The mouths open pic is my fav. You and banksy’s joy, jump off the page!! I want to come for the signing……puleeze. Love you more.
LA CONTESSA says
OF COURSE, THAT CAN BE ARRANGED!
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Diana Amato says
What excitement and joy! Love them all, but #3 is the ONE!
LA CONTESSA says
IN YOUR MAILBOX SOON!!!!!!!!XOXO
Tish Jett says
Oh, that is SO exciting: beautiful you with your adorable Piggy. We all knew you were a Rock Star. This may be the continuation of your modeling career.
Fingers crossed to see you next year. xoxo
LA CONTESSA says
SO, HAPPY TO BE RECEIVING YOUR BLOG POSTS!!!!!!!
WORDPRESS IS DELIVERING!!!!!
AFTER SO MANY YEARS OF NOT GETTING IT!!!!!!
I WILL CROSS MY TOES TOO!!!!!!!!
HAVE THE BOOK NOW ONLY NEED TO CALM DOWN AND READ!
IT WILL HAPPEN!!!!!!
XO
DA Squires says
ALL THREE–on a fold-out card : ) IMPOSSIBLE TO CHOOSE!!!! Utterly FANTASTIC!!! You and Banksy need a Hollywood Agent–pronto!!! Love it ALL… it honestly feels more like a fairy tale than real life. What was that bath bubble ad… Carry me away… that is what you do for all your readers. Sending my address via email…(and if I MUST choose, #1…it is so dramatic and visually completely stunning.) XOXO
LA CONTESSA says
IT IS YOURS!!!!!!!!!!!
COMING SOON ACROSS THE United States OF AMERICA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SEALED WITH A KISS from you know WHO and a CORGI PAW PRINT!
XOXO
Lynda Stansberry says
Banks is such a dear. Enjoy your blog so much.
LA CONTESSA says
HAPPY TO HEAR THAT LYNDA…………….THANK YOU for hanging in HERE all THESE YEARS!XX
Luisa ragni says
You are meravigliosa Elizabeth!!!
Picture n.2 is super!!!
Love your blog.
Baci
LA CONTESSA says
BACI BACK AT YA!!!!!!!!
JUST DOING WHAT THAT MAN ARI TOLD ME TO DO!!!!!!!
AMAZING HE CAPTURE WHAT HE DID………..I WILL TREASURE THESE PHOTOS FOREVER!!!!!!
THANK YOU for LOVING MY BLOG!!!!!!!
THANK YOU!!!
Millie GRAZIE BELLA………..I LOVE ITALIA!!!!
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Caroline says
My heart lifts when I see an incoming email from you. All three photographs are charming, as are all your communications.
LA CONTESSA says
Well, THAN WE BETTER KEEP ON KEEPING ON AND REACHING HIGHER AND HIGHER!!!!!!!!!!
(How I will DO that NOT SO CERTAIN BUT lets SEE what HAPPENS!!!)
THANK YOU Means SO MUCH from THE GIRL who got a C in ENGLISH class and couldNOT wait to get OUT of class and Get on the bus to go to BALLET SCHOOL!!!!!!
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Tammra says
Oh LOVELY all three.
# 3 to GRACE the front, and then #2 on the back of the card. #1 should go into the boudoir. My address will be in an email, but my Adoration is consistent. Watson the Corgi has requested that Winston be sent his best regards. XO
LA CONTESSA says
WINSTON accepts WATSON’s REGARDS as he is sharing the CASA with TWO BOXERS NOW and HE isNOT A HAPPY CAMPER!
YOUR Idea of THE CARD would be TOO INVOLVED for this COMPUTER CHALLENGED GAL SO YOU GET ONE CARD WITH ONE PHOTO shall it be numero THREE?
THE HOUSE WILL BE FILLED WITH FRAMES!!!!!!!!!!WE MAY have to ADD on to add MORE TABLES!!!!!!!!!!XX
Kate Dohring says
#3 is so wonderful…it is natural and so endearing.
Kate-sent my addy by email.
LA CONTESSA says
GOT IT!
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Susan says
Contessa!! These photos!! Each. One. CAPTIVATING.
Love them all!!
LA CONTESSA says
GRAZIE.
AS YOU CAN IMAGINE THEY MADE MY YEAR!
THANKS for POPPING OVER FROM INSTA!
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Shari Bashin-Sullivan says
Impossible to choose but if forced #3because it is full of mirth! You live a charmed life Bella!
LA CONTESSA says
GLAD YOU THINK SO!
GLAD YOUR TEAM REMOVED THE GRAVEL IN TIME………….
AS THAT IS WHERE WE LANDED AS THAT IS WHERE BANKSY WENT FOR HIS MORNING STROLL!!!!!!WELCOME HOME!
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JENNAFER GRACE CARTER says
If I MUST pick….the one where you are feeding Banksy and he is smiling up at you!
LA CONTESSA says
YES personal costumer………..I am ON IT!BANKSY sends KISSES and a TAIL WAG just FOR YOU!XO
Zoe Kubeck says
They are all fabulous and I don’t think you ever take a bad picture! My favorite is #3 because you both look so happy. A card would be so special and treasured.
Zoe Kubeck
6310 Southeast Tory Place
Hobe Sound, Florida 33455
LA CONTESSA says
ZOE, YOU are TOO KIND but just KNOW I DO TAKE A BAD PHOTO!
THAT DOUBLE CHIN GETS IN THE WAY WHEN I SMILE AND LAUGH A LOT!
IT IS YOURS!!!
WILL BE SENT WITH LOVE AND STAMPED WITH A KISS!!!!!!
XX
Dawn Darveau says
Love all the photos, you’re simply splendid however my very favorite is the last one. Banksy and you are having such a marvelous time. I would love a copy of your choice of photo. I’m a huge fan. I enjoy your blog and love to see its appearance in my in box – you always amaze me and make me smile. Keep living life large it is obviously keeping you young and happy. It is through your blog sometime last year that I discovered Ari Seth – thank you I will definitely order his books. Have a great day.
LA CONTESSA says
I will send you NUMBER THREE!
That phrase “LIVING LIFE LARGE’ always makes me SMILE.
SO, Happy YOU discovered ARI SETH and that would have been one year ago DECEMBER when I went down to San Diego for his book signing!I kinda FOLLOW HIM AROUND THE STATE of CALIFORNIA TOO……….the audience is worth the airplane ticket!
I HOPE YOU emailed me your address………….Off to double check that!
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Dawn Darveau says
Sorry Contessa I was so excited to leave my first comment on your blog that I didn’t leave my address. It’s Dawn Darveau 3562 Desmond Drive Victoria B.C
Canada. And my favourite is absolutely #3. My books arrive on Nov 14th his newest one doesn’t become available till Dec 24 which I will get too. Thanks do much for sharing your joy of life.
Ann Dion says
Ma Chere Contessa,
Numero trois. Definitely number three with you and Banksy having a tete a tete! If anyone can communicate with a pig it’s you, dear Contessa. You both look fabulous.
PPP
LA CONTESSA says
IT WILL BE IN YOUR SNAIL MAIL SOON MY DEAR MADAME PPP!!!!!XX
debra @ 5thy and state says
it is too0 hard to choose!!!!!
my fav is #2, charming beyond belief but see #3 is winning. put #2 on the back!!!
PO Box 1152
Wayne. il. 60184
LA CONTESSA says
YOU CAN GET TWO IN THE MAIL!!!!!!
I PICK THEM UP TOMORROW!!!!!!!!
MARCEL WILL GET ONE!!!!!!
XO
Louise says
Pic number 2!
My address:
2334 S 78th St
West Allis, WI
53219
LA CONTESSA says
GOING RIGHT NOW TO PICK THEM UP!!!!!!
YOU GOT IT!
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Audra Erickson says
#3 is delightful and spontaneous. Definitive Style and Great Fun!
Audra Erickson
2714 N. 111th Lane
Avondale, Arizona 85392
LA CONTESSA says
ON IT!
THANK YOU!!
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KATHIE TRUITT says
I would LOVE to join you and Banksy this spring. If I plan now I can make it. I would LOVE to meet you.
LA CONTESSA says
I CAN NOT PLAN ANYTHING AT THIS TIME………SORRY!
JUST AN IDEA………XX