tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1078543368745313529.post5355824506813525893..comments2023-10-17T11:07:48.291+01:00Comments on Perdita's Pursuits: Ladylike and Feminine: what’s the difference?Perdita Tinselhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01741015473009270250noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1078543368745313529.post-24880254177228499682011-03-31T09:57:45.692+01:002011-03-31T09:57:45.692+01:00Very provocative post indeed. I thoroughly enjoyed...Very provocative post indeed. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I was brought up to be 'individually me', if such there be. I am neither 'Ladylike', 'feminine nor 'lady'.....Barbara von Engerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10349156453440077071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1078543368745313529.post-38078629259917088282011-03-27T05:16:28.916+01:002011-03-27T05:16:28.916+01:00What a Wonderful post! As a linguist, I can totall...What a Wonderful post! As a linguist, I can totally understand the desire to illustrate the differences between lady, ladylike, and feminine. <br /><br />As a society evolves, so does its language. At one time, a 'lady' may have defined an actual title and/or a social status (ripe with strict rules) but in a modern era where such titles and social restrictions are no longer germane, the definition has deviated somewhat. Instead of a 'lady as a title' or lady as a demure creature, the newer 'lady' has transformed into a noun that basically defines someone as classy, polite, feminine, and gracious.<br /><br />Nevertheless, I think I fall into the "feminine" category. All labels aside, I am just "Tara." <br /><br />Again, this is one of the best posts I have had the pleasure of reading. Thank you, Perdita!Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18374686921796483382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1078543368745313529.post-38476080277373033232011-03-26T01:09:44.284+00:002011-03-26T01:09:44.284+00:00Fabulous post. I have no idea which category I fa...Fabulous post. I have no idea which category I fall into though! xxChristina @ Fashion's Most Wantedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06583201549332262341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1078543368745313529.post-9026755500931745002011-03-25T08:36:21.958+00:002011-03-25T08:36:21.958+00:00I love this post, it is very thought provoking. I&...I love this post, it is very thought provoking. I'd never describe myself as 'lady like' though I would 'feminine' probably. But like Lady Cherry, I'd like us to get rid of all labels completely and just be who we areRachel - Firebirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09174817644517536685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1078543368745313529.post-14113070674568239152011-03-24T18:03:02.946+00:002011-03-24T18:03:02.946+00:00Now I have 'Dude looks like a lady' in my ...Now I have 'Dude looks like a lady' in my head!Pearl Westwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00310931556911601009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1078543368745313529.post-11900035067491331142011-03-24T18:02:16.633+00:002011-03-24T18:02:16.633+00:00What an thought provoking post, I have to say I ha...What an thought provoking post, I have to say I have never considered if I was ladylike or not. I always felt I deserved the title Lady mind!Pearl Westwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00310931556911601009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1078543368745313529.post-31907983748311011872011-03-24T08:57:04.335+00:002011-03-24T08:57:04.335+00:00It's got me thinking about my own pseudonym to...It's got me thinking about my own pseudonym to be honest: I'd rather be a 'princess' (with all the bratty associations- I use it jokingly as in 'Primark Princess', 'Park Royal/Essex/ Princess' etc') than 'princess-like'.<br /><br />Strange isn't it, how a little addition changes the word so much? Lady Gaga isn't Ladylike Gaga!<br /><br />Mind you this post has lost me a follower, very contraversial indeedy!Perdita Tinselhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01741015473009270250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1078543368745313529.post-90893626484969363452011-03-24T08:00:26.539+00:002011-03-24T08:00:26.539+00:00What a beautiful post! Thank you for sharing!What a beautiful post! Thank you for sharing!Magnoliahttp://www.thecartridgeshop.com.au/brother-label-supplies-c-60.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1078543368745313529.post-86485907607639903892011-03-24T07:02:13.247+00:002011-03-24T07:02:13.247+00:00Very interesting, ld never really thought about wh...Very interesting, ld never really thought about what lady like means to be honest. Then again, lm not a fan of labels and definitions when it comes to people. xxJemimahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17550187248034609645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1078543368745313529.post-5546408026562142262011-03-24T02:18:00.141+00:002011-03-24T02:18:00.141+00:00great post,I am more feminine,thats why I call mys...great post,I am more feminine,thats why I call myself la dama,cause I am totaly the opposite.doradadamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01115732129336500002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1078543368745313529.post-37123410823028814432011-03-24T00:57:45.290+00:002011-03-24T00:57:45.290+00:00I'm too loud and wear too many noisy accessori...I'm too loud and wear too many noisy accessories to be lady-like!!<br />I fit the feminine type!!!!Ofeliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16156940705261726354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1078543368745313529.post-39889770014880665922011-03-23T22:29:04.732+00:002011-03-23T22:29:04.732+00:00I hate the term lady cos it now reminds me of litt...I hate the term lady cos it now reminds me of little britain - not a fan! Language is certainly a funny thing and so open to interpretation! (mrs_sock)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1078543368745313529.post-15197804276887532842011-03-23T21:19:25.435+00:002011-03-23T21:19:25.435+00:00I like being referred to as a 'lady' becau...I like being referred to as a 'lady' because it makes me giggle. I'll always be a girl.Fanny Pinkletonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07957972410283002008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1078543368745313529.post-3737288195324277802011-03-23T19:51:54.079+00:002011-03-23T19:51:54.079+00:00Mwahahahaha VV, you know me too well. ;)Mwahahahaha VV, you know me too well. ;)Perdita Tinselhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01741015473009270250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1078543368745313529.post-64214417983064178592011-03-23T19:27:32.225+00:002011-03-23T19:27:32.225+00:00Excellent post, Perdita. I definately err more on ...Excellent post, Perdita. I definately err more on the feminine rather than the ladylike side of things. Ladylike for me always seems a bit wet, the wan heroine in a Bollywood movie who gets the man despite having no personality or gumption. xxx<br />PS the label, ratehr rudle, in missing from my new coat. If we get to meet up we will both have to wear our turquoise maxi dresses and matching faux furs and be rather un-ladylike in Wetherspoons.Vixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1078543368745313529.post-90954666288649779832011-03-23T18:53:59.093+00:002011-03-23T18:53:59.093+00:00I do like reading all your posts but these ones in...I do like reading all your posts but these ones in particular are of interest. There are so many contradictions in life and not necessarily and right answers for everyone and everything. But it is great to explore them.Happy Frog and Ihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02679066739313347920noreply@blogger.com