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Hi Karen, I'm Asian and I got looks when I went to St Tropez a year ago with my husband (who is also Asian). It is almost as if they can't believe someone like me dared to grace the place. I speak French fluently having lived in Quebec since I was three and took great pleasure looking at their shocked faces. You are great. It's their problem not yours.
That's happened to my husband and I before. When the woman wouldn't quit staring, I pulled on a big smile and calmly said to her; "he is gorgeous, isn't he. I wouldn't have a man that no other woman wouldn't admire". She was livid! 🤣
Sweet........
good one
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Honestly, it’s the best thing, when a woman is staring at you so intrusively and rudely I think it’s hilarious to (politely) approach them and speak to them, make them feel equally uncomfortable or stunned, make them aware you have their number too 😂 (I don’t even think they realise how obviously nosey they are being sometimes!)
Karen, when you and Michael go out together for the most part you are the “odd couple “. I don’t mean that in a bad or mean way. I see the other people around you two in the videos and you are stunning Karen. Michael is handsome and makes a statement with his clothing and personality also. The people in the crowd don’t have the charisma and certainly don’t dress as stylishly as you two. I’d try to get a good look at you both if I saw you out and about. I’d wonder if it was really you. Sometimes people just stare because they are enthralled and don’t realize they may be offending. You have been around enough that it shouldn’t bother you. Let them stare and just enjoy being your beautiful self. 😊❤️
Elitist groups love to “other” people and make them feel like they don’t belong. Especially when you’re a woman with a darker skin tone. I’m so glad you have Michael to support and understand you!
100% agree with your comment.
Facts💯
I agree
Sometimes others make people feel bad so they can feel good
The way how Michael stares at you when you’re talking fashion and in your element- he’s clearly your biggest fan. Shoutout to all the hubbies who do the most to help wifey be great❤
Yes, the way he looks at her. 😍😍😍😍😍😍
No one sees anyone as gorgeous and stylish as you. Proof that it doesn’t matter how much money you have, you can’t be taught class nor taste. You are a role model for women everywhere to be yourself. My favorite quote by Oscar Wilde is “ Be yourself because everyone else is taken”.
To all the people who stared you both down : Eat your heart out!
You are a bad ass couple and I love all of your videos. You radiate positive light. No one can take that away from you!
Thank you for being you and for being such an inspiration to us all.
I concur.
Me too! Well stated.
I agree. People can be rude, but interracial couples are not so novel anymore. You are a beautiful woman and your style is so unique and interesting, not common and boring like most people. We can’t be bothered! Just take it as a compliment and smile back. They should stop if you show you notice that they’re staring. IMO and I try to emulate your style more than anyone else’s. 😊
Very well said..you have better thi gs to do than worry about naysayers..
Period…🥰
As a disabled woman of color(wheelchair user), I've become immune to the stairs. I take great pride in my appearance: always have. But since becoming disabled it's like women are shocked that someone in a wheelchair would care about style. The stares are never-ending.
Stares. 😃
Rock it girl!
Hi Karen! I'm French and you have to know that people living in south of France, especially Côte d'Azur or French Riviera stare heavily like you describe it. When I was younger, I always felt uncomfortable in this part of France with both men and women heavily looking at me, I felt people were undressing me and I felt naked (now I'm 52 and have become invisible!). So I wouldn't think it's racism although you might have experienced it as well (because it exists everywhere unfortunately).
Thinking the same, me and hubby are both white, but got stared down in Chanel Nice at the point we left the store. We just thought they hated tourists....
Girl, racists don’t have manners. My husband and I ( I’m black my husband is white) get stared at all the time. I just stare them down they same way. It’s even worse when our kids are with us. Pay them no mind, live your life. You and Micheal are a beautiful couple
I have been getting stares since 1993, my daughter is half black, I’m white and my word almost 30 years ago was even worse than today! Now when we’re out she’s 29 I’m 48 when she says “ mom” people can’t stop staring! I find it to be very rude and I take no shit from rude people! I ask may I help you? They often nervously look and scurry away! When will it end? It disgusts me that people are shocked to see couples from different races together! It’s 2023 for heavens sake we’re all mixed one way or another. Please ignore these people you are a gorgeous couple 🤗❤️😊
@@1974angels 👍🏿
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I stare back too to the point that they get uncomfortable and stop staring.
Hello, about your story time, as a Latina woman, I understand you perfectly on the subject of racism. I have a few stories, on this subject. I am glad that you bring up this topic, to raise awareness among a few people, that education begins at home. Love you Karen!! 🥰
Hi Karen, I love when Michael pops in to give us the summary of his outfits for the day! He’s really found his style! He is also the greatest style critic for you! ❤️🇨🇦
I really like Michael’s outfits. He’s coming into his own with his style.
They couldn’t keep their eyes out of such a sophisticated classy couple 😂
I absolutely love to see mixed couples. Something about it lifts my spirits. It just makes this hateful world a better place.
I am not even 1/6 of they way in on this video Karen, but I feel I need to comment...Michael is the voice of complements and reason. You are so lucky to have found this genuinely gorgeous man and for he to have found you and for him to make you his wife...I wish we could all be this happy and to have ones biggest fan as a husband🙏🏾I am now returning to watch the rest of this must watch video. As always sending blessings from The Shires, Chesham, England 🏴 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
As for the stares, I've experienced plenty of them. I'm in my mid-60s and have been traveling solo around the world, almost annually, since the age of 17. As for Europe specificallly, which I've traveled to and lived whole summers starting in 1973, I have gotten plenty of stares....first the so-called, "curiosity" stares and also the, "malicious" stares and even some people having the audacity to extend their hand and put it on my chest and tell me that I don't belong where I am trying to enter and then try to stop me from entering some places. Those situations happened in Paris as late as 2016. I was last in Paris in 2018. I'm African American.
I've been to France a few dozen times since 1976 when I started going to France for part of my extended vacations throughout Europe. I've gotten all kinds of stares over the decades in different areas of France and Europe in general. I have also spent quite a bit of time in the south of France.
As for other places in Europe as for stares and comments, I started spending summers solo in DK, almost annually, starting as a teen in 1973, and knew that I would have to deal with stares and comments. So, each summer, I decided to go to intensive language school to learn the language.
I remember one day, standing across from Illums department store in Copenhagen, late 1980s. I was standing there with my bike. A woman and her two elementary-age grandkids came out of the store and stood next to me. One of the kids pointed at me and asked his grandmother, "What is that!!!?" The grandmother replied , "That is a woman from Africa." They continued to talk and stare and one of the kids laughed. When I had had enough, and especially of the voice tone, I calmly turned to the three of them and said in Danish, " I am not a woman from Africa, but a woman from Los Angeles. All people of color don't automatically come from Africa as all White people don't automatically come from the same continent." I then went on to say, in Danish, " And by the way, it is very rude to stare and also point at and laugh at a person." Well, the looks on their stunned faces was priceless. My mission had been accomplished. My parents always said and one parent still says, "It's not about the bad experiences in life that one will come across, but how one handles the bad experiences". We just had this conversation with one of our young teen nieces last month as she's been both racially bullied and bullied in other ways. End of story.
By the way, I was last in DK, France, and Italy in 2018.
Greetings from Los Angeles
I think that some of these nosy/prejudiced people also expect us to look away when they are scrutinising us, I always stare back.. I find it hilarious! 😆
Michael looks so fly in the graphic tee, tan pants and awesome accessories. Michael the fashionista. Go on with your bad self.
Yep, it was a look. Just comfortable.
The were staring because they were pissed! You have everything going for you. Beautiful, eloquent, in shape, and have a man who adores you. A white man at that. The women in particular were trying to figure something bad about you and they couldn’t and it was painful for them because all their life they’ve been told you’re lower than them. I go through this daily here in the USA in the affluent area of Tennessee I live in with my husband who also happens to be white. They die even more when they see our children and realize they’re not going to their “private” school as a diversity pick and can actually afford it.
It wasn’t elitism because they have money but also so do you and they don’t want that. It was because they can’t stand when a black women like you has it all. A black woman having her life together, looking good and on top of her game is an annoyance to other women of other races because they could NEVER compete when we are at our best! They were trying to figure if Michael was rich and torturing themselves at how rich you are 😂. I love this ❤ next time please just flip your braids and move on 😘
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Exactly! You’re the ultimate threat to those types of people! Keep on doing what you’re doing and ignore those hateful jealous people. I love it 🥰
Bang on. They dont understand that a woman is capable to do it on her own without being a w like them!!!!!
I will say I know racism does exist, But sometimes it’s just that you are different, it’s a people thing, ( jealousy) Because I have had this experience with people of the same flavor. 🤷🏾
Preach👏🏾
I had to pause and say that Michael is absolutely adorable with the fashion advice and his outfits 🤣 Also LOVE that you’re a fashion queen wearing a mix of Hermes and Walmart! Honestly it’s all about the high and low 🙌🏼😍
Thank you so much!!
Should have got the binoculars out and stared back 👀
😂😂😂
Karen, my name is Karen as well and when I traveled to Paris & Milan many years ago for a birthday trip,I stayed at 2 very affluent hotels in both cities. I was the only Black person staying at both locations as a guest and I received the same look of incredulity along with the " who is this person and what is she doing here??!!, She couldn't posibly be a guest here" It was so Blatant !!
I experienced this staring phenomen 40 odd years ago when I was a young fashion student in Paris. It was so horrible and I will never forget how these women made me feel, so I empathise with you very much.
The treatment they served is so disgusting. So glad to hear you both rose above it all. Money can’t buy proper social etiquette and tact…thanks for sharing this trip with us.
Hey Karen,they were only looking because you looked absolutely phenomenal in every outfit, stunning !
Yes, Karen is stunning, but we have to stop minimizing how she feels. Most black people have experienced this before. I usually just stare back or speak first because it make them feel uncomfortable. Like, why are you staring at me? It's annoying and offensive.
@@AfriAmericanPrincess No. That's your projections. Don't speak for me.Been all over Southern France..never experienced that. Ridiculous.
@DixonDixon65 There's no projections. I said most not all. If it doesn't apply to you, then you're not a part of the most, which is fine. You've been blessed beyond measure, but my statement still stands. 🙂
@AfriAmericanPrincess and how do you KNOW how " most" blk.woman who live or traveled to Southern France feel? It's NOT always what YOU think it is. Unfortunately like so many people like Karen, then run to social media with their negative beliefs after spending 2 or 3 days in a place. Im.sorry she allowed her beautiful looking self to be THAT TRIGGERED,because "White people were staring at her".🫣 Wow!
@@AfriAmericanPrincess ignore this clown sis
Hi Karen, I'm jumping in here to add some additional information as to why people might have been staring. I have lived in France most of my life as a woman of colour from the UK. I actually lived in St Tropez before moving to Nice then finally Paris. Know that culturally , the french do not consider staring to be rude! My British friends would be, like you are, really pissed off at being blatantly "reviewed" when they visited me, especially the white ones as they were less used to being singled out! Furthermore, my profession had me go to the same class of hotels and restaurants etc. that you and Michael are patrons of. You are being scrutinised because : a) you are stunning b) you are rare c) you represent a mix that most of those people looking have never seen before! Plus, I am assuming that there were probably few black patrons in the restaurants or hotels that you went to so you were creating a class of your own! People staring in France is not necessarily a negative. I remember when I first moved to France that I came to realize that it was the Arab people from Algeria, Morocco or Tunisia who were shunned more than black people, so the racist aspect of the staring may or may not be true. Being black in Europe is a different experience than being black in the UK and the US. I was so happy though to revisit through the vlog the beloved Cote d'Azur, so many thanks and next time just stare back!
Yes, i have a very good Eastern European friend of mine explain that in Eastern Europe, staring is not seen as rude either and Eastern Europeans stare a damn lot. She also used to translate their conversations and apparently it was positive( I’ll take her word for it). I also find Germans also stare a lot, especially the men, but the difference with Germans is that once they establish eye contact they will smile or try to make conversation so you know it’s not mean spirited. Regardless, I still find it extremely uncomfortable experience. It’s also annoyed my husband a lot and she’s white.
I agree with you totally. I'm from Spain, my husband is french and I leave in london so I know that in London nobody looks at you where as in France and Spain the love to stir. I like to be stir at when I think I look nice..
Thank you for your educated enlightened comment.
I don’t know folks…I feel like staring is rude… it puts the other person in an uncomfortable position no matter what the intent is.
Thanks for this comment as it is quite important to note the cultural difference. I am a French black lady and can confirm that some culture stares more than others and sometimes people are curious as they are not used to see a lot of black people in white privileged places. Particularly in Europe. I lived in France, North America and now in South America. I am working in a country deemed quite racist and people stares a lot. But then as soon as I said hello, they start to chat and I realized that most of the time they are surprised as you are a minority in those places. In Europe more than any other place. Not saying that it is ok but that is the way of white privileged people. There is nothing you can do about it aside from raising your head and show them that you are in the right place and teach them that black people can make money too.
“Mike.” 😂 That was hilarious.
On another note, Karen (my fellow Virgo), it’s unfortunate for anyone who doesn’t glean positivity from your amazing light. You are every bit of fabulous…security…and someone who oozes joy.
It’s easier said than done (and annoying certainly) but remember…how other people feel about us is none of our business. Just keep showing up and being your beautiful self. Keep taking care of her, Michael! ✨✨✨
Karen, you just keep being the amazing disrupter that you are ❤ you have more than "earned your place" and are deserving of all the good things you are enjoying now (including that Hermes bag, just block the haters)!
“Yes I’m here and i don’t look like you” and this is exactly why i follow you, because you are not like everyone else!!! Love from Mexico!!!
I love your channel and content. I also love that you talked about your experience and how transparent you and Michael were about it. Please keep being your beautiful and confident self. You and Michael are so inspiring, keep sharing ❤
Thank you so much!!
Michael is such a foodie!!! You know the best thing about having a partner? They do the driving!!!! Michael gets extra points because he confidently drives abroad 😊 I enjoyed the vlog so much. You looked so chic and effortlessly classy. Thank you for sharing with us. What a great vacation! As I sit in my video room in North Carolina. Ughhh!!!!!
Thanks for sharing your experience. It was a bit irritating to see some of the commenters downplaying your experience under your video clip and trying to convince you that it wasn't about race. A friend of mine traveled there some years ago and told me it's not very poc friendly. They'll tolerate you, but they don't really appreciate you being there. But keep doing you and keep living your best life. You work hard and you deserve. Much love. ❤
Yes! I hate when people downplay the racial aspects of these situations. I think it makes them feel uncomfortable, so they try and flip the conversation. As if classism or rudeness is any better.
That’s why France is on fire ….
@@daviniarowe368that part!
I’ve experienced this every single time I went to France. In a nutshell, my father was a diplomat so we traveled every year and stayed in five star hotels from the time I was in elementary thru college and beyond. Any hotel we stayed at we were stared at awfully by almost everyone, ALL THE TIME. Yes, it was because we were black, and yes, they thought we didn’t belong, but my parents taught us very early that racists will always try to make you uncomfortable, and not to give a flying fuck. It has served me well and always will.
Amen 🙏🏿
That's the one thing I HATE about Europe. They're not afraid to stare at you in a disrespectful way. It's also not just people with money that do it. I'd say do it back to them. Give them back the same energy. People absolutely deserve to get back the same energy they put out.
Happens in ALL spaces (personal experience) if you aren’t “normal” “basic” it disrupts! People with manners give compliments.
Agree!!!
My man had a solution for people who would stare at us. He would point at the ground or up in the sky to make them look but, of course, there was nothing there. We would laugh like crazy because they would always look.😂❤
That’s a good one. Lol
Can I say that the thing that I love the most about you two is your very down-to-earth. You're not stuck up like with people that have money. Do not change! You two are beautiful the way you are. BTW I love your last bathroom reno! So so gorgeous!
"People are gonna people". Thank you Karen and Michael for taking us along your journey. I feel so inspired, and lucky to have found your channel. Aloha and Mahalo from Honolulu, Maelyn :)
I think it’s so jarring to both you and Michael because you both grew up in places that are very diverse (London & New Orleans, respectively). They’ve worked very hard to create these elite enclaves and y’all are breaking those down. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
And, btw, insecure women will ALWAYS try to size you up out of fear that you’ll attract the attention of their partners.
LOVE that Michael is DEEPLY in his fashion boy era 💫😍 phenomenal duo 👌🏾
Different Cultural rules my darlings! French people don’t think it’s rude to stare. I’m American and have been living in Paris for 25 years. Consider it a compliment because you are being noticed instead of being invisible!
It's actually very rude to stare in France. We are even used to tell kids "stop staring".. that's rude. Now if someone is "staring" for some reason because they admire you or something you're wearing they will make sure to meet your eyes at some point and smile to send you the message they're not being rude. So if someone you don't know stare at you with a straight face, they are intentionally being rude to you. What I could agree is that in France some people do not care being rude to others unfortunately. I would not say it's part of the culture because we all know it's not good, we educate kids to not do that...but many do not care depending on the situation, the place and who they're being rude to.
Don't love what happened to you , but I love your response and attitude about it. I adore your style and vibe and it honestly you inspire me so much.
Thank you for sharing your experiences with the “stares” I have been there before, when my daughter asked, mom, why people staring at us?” I would say to her…smile baby, they are wondering how God could make these two ladies so beautiful 😊” that’s the stare of envy.
Yes!! Occupy all those spaces girl! You and Michael light up the room when you walk in and they can't stand it! ✨✨ Fellow Leo here🦁
Another great “Karen & Michael” show. So glad you both had a lovely time in Europe. Block out the haters. There is nothing wrong with loving yourselves xxx
Hi Karen. Thank you for sharing your experience. I have had a similar experience in Sicily and parts of Italy. I felt the same way that you did. I wont let it stop me from occupying these spaces.x
I've been obsessing over La DoubleJ for years, and to see you wear one that combines your love of crochet dresses is incredible! You look stunning! I would have never thought to buy one for myself....rethinking.... 🤔
We all have gifts from the universe. All that matters is that you know it use your genius and be happy. ❤️
Love you two, you have more style in your little finger than anyone who would be treating you badly. Is it ok that I think Michael is the coolest dude. Such a treat to see you in Paris, love everything you wear , gives me inspiration to elevate my wardrobe. ❤️
Simply Stunning Karen ! Michael out here being a NOLA Silver Fox . Racism and Jealousy are nasty tools. Keep going🎉🎉
As a white woman, the only reason I would stare would be in admiration. As others have said, you look beautiful! When you said you got something at Hermes and didn’t know if you would show it in this post or not, I was thinking “Please show it”! Thank you! Michael, you are a “FashionistO”. Ha! You are such a fun guy. It would be fun to sit with you two during a rainy afternoon in Paris. Happy travels.
Just as many others have commented, it is this elitist attitude that needs to be stopped. I’m just grateful that you are able to penetrate that and represent and be in that space because the only way that’s going to change is through change makers, such as yourself that are courageous enough to step forward And I’ll be it I recognize that it’s uncomfortable for you and you shouldn’t have to be uncomfortable in any space but you are part of who can potentially change that and make that attitude go away. You are beautiful your relationship is beautiful and it should be celebrated everywhere you go don’t ever change because of these elitist attitudes don’t ever let it stop you charge forward unapologetically love your work and everything you do❤
You two are such a cute couple. Karen you have the right idea to keep going and growing so that you will occupy all of the spaces that you want to whenever you want to. As for the people staring's behavior, I'm convinced its 100% a learned response from their parents.
Your new bag is beautiful. I know you will enjoy it for a long time. I do have to say I am sure I would have bought one of those woven bags in the marketplace. They were so beautiful. Wishing you and Michael a very Happy Birthday.
Yes!!! Keep doing what you’re doing Karen! Loved the vlog ❤❤❤
Fellow Virgo here! ♍️
I’m a plus-size, Black woman who lived in Madrid at 20 yo and spent a lot of time in France visiting my Black BFF and her white French husband. I was constantly stared at and experienced several blatantly racist incidents in the South of France when she and I were together (but not in St. Tropez). However when I was just with her husband or one of his family members all was well. I also experienced it in Italy quite a bit and it’s exhausting. On the flip side I was in London last December and this March and I felt totally at home. I think they are trying to figure out what your relationship is and how someone so chic is sharing their space. Sadly, the South of France has a lot of similarities to the US South in terms of xenophobia. Keep being your fabulous selves! I love you and Michael! ❤
Love, Love, Love the bag! Looking forward to see you style it with your fabulous looks♥️
Looove these videos with you and Michael together 🥰 I think people are staring because let’s face it …you two are eye candy!💖
Seriously, they thought you were a celebrity, but couldn't figure out which one❤
I thought the same but I guess we did not feel the energy exhibited by those who stared.
KAREN YOU AND MICHAEL ARE STRIKING TOGETHER, THEY PROBABLY THOUGHT YOU WERE CELEBRITIES PLUS YOU TWO FASHION IS NEXT LEVEL JUST SMILE AND CRACK ON DONT LET THIS RUIN YOUR POSITIVITY OUTLOOK ON LIFE❤️
Could it be they were mesmerized by you for your beauty and fashion sense?❣️
Girl, adore the bag, you and Michael! Keep shining!!
Hi Karen you deserve every bits of your labor❤️enjoy your bag!
I Love when u share your trips and it's so great that u have Michael by your side. You compliment each other! Now I want to address those stares. Karen.., when I was growing up I was made fun of and stared at like know tomorrow. My mom was a white Irish women with a Korean child she was also fierce and loved me to the moon & back. She had my back, and all I wanted to do was hide in shame. The Love she gave me was the confidence I needed. And I've been reading these comments I know you have the confidence, but we have your back here u are very much Loved, u and Michael are the best🥰🤗
That Art of London outfit on Michael is awesome! He's become quite the fashion guru! I wish I could convince my hubby to wear something like that lol
You are a star now! And you both are so adorable too!😊And yes. I'm a Virgo too! Happy August baby birthday Karen!!!!!
Thank you so much for this extra delightful treat. I love watching your adventures abroad (St Tropez was amazing!).
First of all I LOVE HOW MICHAEL SUPPORTS YOUR LOVE FOR FASHION. Secondly, i love how you unleashed the fashion monster in him. I love the farm rio shorts on him btw. ❤ Ive been a fan of you two for i think two or three years now. ❤❤❤❤❤
OMG, that bag is everything. I'm happy for the joy it's going to give you. ❤️
I love love your videos with Michael♥️♥️Going through life with uneasy stares is never something you get used to. My whole family is of mixed nationalities and we found this type of discrimination even from our own culture. Go figure. Stay strong, keep loving who you are and ignore the idiots who don’t see your/our beauty!
I love your candor Karen and Michael. It is beautiful watching your videos showing your adventures together. 😍
I read most of the comments. I’m happy to say you’ve got an extremely supportive awesome group of followers that absolutely delight in all of your fabulous style and love and want to see every single purchase you make!
The table at Carette was completely covered in goodness. And that mountain of cream😂 Thanks for sharing your trip,.... everything looked beautiful. Happy for your new bag!
Love your trip vlogs! Michael is looking super stylish. Congrats on your beautiful new bag. I’m sure those stares where 100% racist. They might do that to make you feel uncomfortable and not want to go back to “their” vacation spots. I totally agree, definitely go back next year and all of us people of color should go too. And to you wealthy snobs, wherever you go, we’ll be right there too, sipping our champagne right next to you.🍾🥂
Lucky in love !❤ Cherish your husband, you got a good one ! You guys are so good together.❤
Hey Karen ! I've been following you for years and I'm so thrilled for you and you're making all your dreams come true through hard work ! You and Michael are adorable ! As for the stares... you handled it with grace and poise . First of all, you are STUNNING and people will stare but rude racist people are ignorant ! Keep doing what you do girl! Shine your light and enjoy your journey ✨❤️
Beautiful scenery Karen. Thank you so much for bringing me along!
Michael looks so great and so do you, as always. Love your hair!😊
Love the bag and yes I'm a Leo too Mike 😁✨
Karen you are so right, give em' the "yesz I'm here in the same space as you. YES I AM HERE" confident attitude my Sista'✊🏿💖✨
Not judging the Hermes, it’s gorgeous, you desired it, you bought it. And every person that looks us up and down or hesitates too long with their haughty gaze is not judging either. Mostly it is appreciation or curiosity. No foul intended. Standing out, no matter it’s origin, be it looks, the company we keep, the places we arrive, the condition we are in, how we perform in situations, we can choose to take it as a compliment, even when not directly expressed that way, or we can choose to be annoyed. I think when we are authentically being ourselves, not shouting with how we present, and someone takes notice…. That’s when we can smile to ourselves and say, “yeah, there’s something to look at here, have fun figuring it out”. And to the minority of looking that is snide or judgmental-f them. Not worth a moment consideration.
If I see a good looking couple that are enjoying themselves I like to look. I check out what she’s wearing, her hair, how she styles herself, the vibe she gives. And I’ll look at who she’s with, and wonder what their story is,,,lol I’ve been caught looking, embarrassed myself and smiled to them once I was busted-but you get sort of lost in it for a moment. It’s fun.
Exactly 👏👏👏
@@goga9916 They are not referring to this type of look. Stop gaslighting! They said exactly what they meant. If I could talk to you quietly, I would quote Mya Angelou , "When people show you who they are -believe them the first time." I hope you don't choose to be annoyed by my response.
@@vickihopps9437 I'm hardly ever annoyed by other people’s opinion. Each individual has his or her own perception of reality. We can have opposing views and still be right at the same time. 🙂
@@goga9916 Good for you!
I think this is very well said
Michael has really stepped his game up..WOW!!
“Yes, I’m here and I don’t look like you, thank goodness” EXACTLY!👏🏾👏🏾
Karen you and Michael are a lovely couple . I like you guys a lot. Sorry you experienced racism like that you did not deserve it. As a black women I understand how you were feeling, been through it myself. But it’s nothing like a new Kelly bag to make you forget 😊
Karen!,You were so right to bring up the people of color issue, its all over France......I used to go to France several times a year for work ,I disliked going so much, not because of the work {loved that} but because of the stares, its not just affluent areas ,its all over France, do not think for one minute its affluent people
Its like anywhere we go .....you just ignore it {hard when people just stare and stare},my husband use to say"oh there just looking at a pretty lady" he soon learned the difference.....its not right, but what can we do, just hold our heads high, its their problem, their tiny minded issue....onwards and upwards😍😍
They stare cause they are envious and jealous. Keep doing you!
there are human beings so disgusting, rude...bad people, the worst.😡 you are my favorite couple❤❤
I was down right mocked by a guy selling maps in Florence. He was pissed I didnt want to buy and proceeded to make faces at me from across the square🙄 People project their insecurities on others it’s unfortunate and disgusting but we just gotta keep showing up in these spaces and respectfully continue to ruffle feathers😉
I love you two together ♥️
I love that you guys were there to represent and you made us sooo proud. I love you both🎉
Unconscious, low, frequency, humans have to exist to they don’t matter. Don’t give them any energy. ❤️
I'll be visiting Paris in November for the first time. Despite the staring it looks like you had a beautiful trip. Thanks for sharing. I can't wait to be there in person.
Happy Birthday Karen🎂 enjoy your handbag it’s beautiful ❤
Thanks again guys for another awesome video. I absolutely love the energy and fashions of both of you. Also thanks Karen for sharing your experience abroad, sorry they can't see and love the beautiful spirit that you exude . Love you both.
Karen, you are SO beautiful that I know I would stop to stare and assess what you are wearing to maybe find a match for myself. You are an ICON to a lot of people-a lot of people want to be like you and admire you (they may be staring like they stare at a celebrity?). I absolutely LOVE Michael also and would stare at him just to see how he moves in the world.
Fabulous video. Happy birthday to you Karen and for Michael also. Love to see you both.
Wow! The Bag is stunning!!!!❤
Another great video! I hate the experience you had and I validate what you felt. Let’s validate the fact that they were staring and we were taught not to do that because it is rude. I am happy you were able to acknowledge it and still enjoy your holiday. In regards to the birthday gift to yourself, as Charlemagne Tha God would say, your just acting your wage!! Enjoy it and happy birthday to you and Michael!! Cheers🎉🎉🎉
Hi Karen and Michael I truly enjoy your content.
I have just recently relocated to England, 20 minutes from the city of London. I find people will either embrace difference or rejected them. I thrive over being different. I Love it !!!
My Dear Karen , Let them stare and yes it can be rude at times . But most likely they are admiring you 🎉
Karen you are a Queen. 😊 Don't give people the time of day. Keep living your best life.
Love your videos and your personality and keep being you queen! Love your handbag and congratulations 🍾
Hey Karen, That is unfortunate that happened to you. I’ve had the experience where the person stared directly in my face and would not look away. I hope your diverse audience (subscribers in France and the like) can shed some light on this BS that we go through. Thanks for sharing your experience.
I lived in Santa Barbara, CA for a solid year for work, with my Italian partner…I’m a basic black chick, he is a basic white dude with an accent…just given a backstory. Anyway, I kid you not every time we walked down the street, went to a restaurant or even sat on the beach…people stared at us like…as my partner said A “sh*t stain” I know, its America, so NO SURPRISE HERE, but to have someone basically by pass you in a restaurant and say “table for one?” As my partner and I are holding hands…I guess you could hold hands with some random a*s person, while waiting to be seated😮. I am happy to have a partner, who is supportive and has checked people, when needed, I appreciate that. Not to preach, but come one people it is 2023, people can and should crack on with whomever they want and be in whatever space, place…etc without feeling like they just “shat” on the carpet. We no longer live in Santa Barbara TG. Anyway, I love both or your styles and vibe. Keep living your best life and don’t mind the looksy-Lou’s, there everywhere, so give then something amazing to look at.