It's always difficult to stay level headed when you feel attacked by your friends. I seem to always know what to say AFTER it's all over (or when it is someone else)
Next time she brings up your style as being inferior to hers I would just happily say "I'm so glad our styles are so different because that means we don't have to compete for clients! We can remain supportive friends than can relate to one another on a professional level. We truly have the best of both worlds."
She may or may not take the hint, but at least your not sinking to her level. You don't have to justify yourself to her and you certainly don't have to accept her opinion of you either.
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