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AudreyII · Oct 14th, 2009, 05:38 PM

Great thread and great looks everyone! Most of my clothes come from regular high street chains.

allaboutnice, that looks amazing for 1.99, how you have the patience to rummage through Primark though I don't know... my local Primark is always like the worst jumble sale.

Not sure on the total cost of my outfit, most likely under £100. Jacket from River Island, T-Shirt from Debenhams, Jeans from Miss Selfridge and shoes from M&S

crochetbella · Oct 14th, 2009, 05:55 PM

Love this thread!!!
Here's a couple of me...all tops are from Banana Republic or Old Navy.

Jeans are American Eagle.

shelbygirl · Oct 14th, 2009, 06:17 PM

I sure hope no one took a picture of me just now. I have a bad cold and after a sleepness night and a long day at work, I went to get my hair cut and to get thai food for dinner wearing an old teeshirt, a disgusting fleece, jeans, and a birkin. The hair and the birkin looked good - everything else was revolting.

Cinderlala · Oct 14th, 2009, 06:32 PM

Originally Posted by shelbygirl

I sure hope no one took a picture of me just now. I have a bad cold and after a sleepness night and a long day at work, I went to get my hair cut and to get thai food for dinner wearing an old teeshirt, a disgusting fleece, jeans, and a birkin. The hair and the birkin looked good - everything else was revolting.

I can relate to that, shelbygirl! While we were in CA, I was feeling unwell but I dragged myself out of bed to go to SCP. I was in capri-length sweats & an oversized white polo shirt, with not a bit of make up----shopping in FAB stores while looking crazy bad!

MaiTai · Oct 14th, 2009, 06:42 PM

Fantastic idea!!!! Great contributions from everyone.. looking at the pics alone one would NEVER guess the thread title

coleigh · Oct 14th, 2009, 06:43 PM

Fun thread!!!

friponne · Oct 14th, 2009, 06:48 PM

Pants & shirt from tkMaxx clearance (were about a fiver / each) - the rest is vintage H.

Bag-terfly · Oct 14th, 2009, 07:03 PM

Maryg1,

Thanks for starting this thread!! I love this thread!! This is my kind of thread as my clothes are the cheapest.

gracekelly · Oct 14th, 2009, 07:18 PM

OK, here is a great buy of mine! $39.95 cotton eyelet blouse from Steinmart. A souvenir of my trip in the Spring to Florida. I love eyelet! This is my Constance in gold chevre with palladium. This is the Constance with the gusset so it holds more...H or course

what a fun idea for a thread!

misssA · Oct 14th, 2009, 07:38 PM

Thanks all for your compliments!

This thread is growing exponentially! Can't wait to see more from all the lovely tPFers! Everyone looks fantastic mixing their H with high-street!!!!

HermesNewbie · Oct 14th, 2009, 07:45 PM

Awesome thread -- great photos, everyone! I love mixing high-end pieces with less expensive items.

Hermesforlife · Oct 14th, 2009, 07:48 PM

Originally Posted by rushka

Maryg1- Awesome thread idea!!!!

Lovin' the "Look for Less" ladies. You all look great! It is all about the accessories isn't it!!

Great thread. Maybe the mods should rename it as per rushka. Personally I save my money for H accessories...in part brought on by the fact that its so hard to get designer clothes in non "skinny" sizes and I hate to give my money where its not appreciated. Designers MAKE BIGGER SIZES!!!

Anyway....my jeans are all $35 levis from Kohls and then a mix of J crew jumpers and T's and going out tops from Elie Taharhi sample sales and a few other random bits thrown in. Its so easy to mix and match and look amazing and these pics prove it!! Someday I'll be brave and post a pic.

fashionistaO · Oct 14th, 2009, 07:49 PM

misssA, friponne, crochetbella, audreyII, allan, and mree43,
you guys are rocking!

Gina123 · Oct 14th, 2009, 08:14 PM

Maryg1- Awesome thread !!!! and everyone looks fabulous!!!

I love picking up cute tops or sweaters from H&M or BR (Banana Republic)

1. BR long cardi bought on sale for $30, BR hat for $4 and J Brand bought on sale $60

2. old hat, Chloe trench, and $20 H&M legging.

beth001 · Oct 14th, 2009, 08:15 PM

I clicked on this thread *wincing* and thinking, "Here it comes... a bunch of snooty ladies are going to be posting pics of celebs carrying H-bags & wearing dirty, torn sweats and giving them hell for it." Alas, what a refreshing surprise! I LOVE THIS THREAD! I don't yet have my first H, so no pics from me (yet) but you have all made me feel so comfortable. I am NOT model thin, and I am NOT celebrity rich (not even close on either count,) but I do have an obsession with PURSES. (And jewelry, and scarves. Why else would I spend so much time hanging out on TPF?) Most of my wardrobe comes from Talbots, Chico's, TJMaxx, and Marshall's. Thank you all for showing off that one doesn't have to be a stick, or have a million dollars, to carry a beautiful high-end designer bag! I can't wait to see more of your pics.

Oct 14th, 2009, 05:38 PM	#61
AudreyII Quite contrary Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Stoneybridge Posts: 2,482	Great thread and great looks everyone! Most of my clothes come from regular high street chains. allaboutnice, that looks amazing for 1.99, how you have the patience to rummage through Primark though I don't know... my local Primark is always like the worst jumble sale. Not sure on the total cost of my outfit, most likely under £100. Jacket from River Island, T-Shirt from Debenhams, Jeans from Miss Selfridge and shoes from M&S
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Oct 14th, 2009, 06:42 PM	#65
MaiTai Member Joined: Sep 2007 Location: France Posts: 6,683	Fantastic idea!!!! Great contributions from everyone.. looking at the pics alone one would NEVER guess the thread title
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Oct 14th, 2009, 06:43 PM	#66
coleigh Laugh and live.... Joined: Jul 2007 Location: digging in my purse Posts: 2,463	Fun thread!!!
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Oct 14th, 2009, 07:03 PM	#68
Bag-terfly Member Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Red White & Blue Posts: 1,736	Maryg1, Thanks for starting this thread!! I love this thread!! This is my kind of thread as my clothes are the cheapest.
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Oct 14th, 2009, 07:49 PM	#73
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Oct 14th, 2009, 06:17 PM	#63
shelbygirl Member Joined: Jul 2009 Location: the city by the lake Posts: 725	I sure hope no one took a picture of me just now. I have a bad cold and after a sleepness night and a long day at work, I went to get my hair cut and to get thai food for dinner wearing an old teeshirt, a disgusting fleece, jeans, and a birkin. The hair and the birkin looked good - everything else was revolting.

Oct 14th, 2009, 07:38 PM	#70
misssA Member Joined: Dec 2008 Location: hyde park Posts: 370	Thanks all for your compliments! This thread is growing exponentially! Can't wait to see more from all the lovely tPFers! Everyone looks fantastic mixing their H with high-street!!!!

Oct 14th, 2009, 07:45 PM	#71
HermesNewbie No longer a newbie! Joined: Jun 2008 Location: USA Posts: 1,062	Awesome thread -- great photos, everyone! I love mixing high-end pieces with less expensive items.

Oct 14th, 2009, 08:15 PM	#75
beth001 Purse Slut Joined: Dec 2006 Location: Western NY Posts: 2,449	I clicked on this thread wincing and thinking, "Here it comes... a bunch of snooty ladies are going to be posting pics of celebs carrying H-bags & wearing dirty, torn sweats and giving them hell for it." Alas, what a refreshing surprise! I LOVE THIS THREAD! I don't yet have my first H, so no pics from me (yet) but you have all made me feel so comfortable. I am NOT model thin, and I am NOT celebrity rich (not even close on either count,) but I do have an obsession with PURSES. (And jewelry, and scarves. Why else would I spend so much time hanging out on TPF?) Most of my wardrobe comes from Talbots, Chico's, TJMaxx, and Marshall's. Thank you all for showing off that one doesn't have to be a stick, or have a million dollars, to carry a beautiful high-end designer bag! I can't wait to see more of your pics.
	__________________ What a girl wants... what a girl needs...? First Half-Marathon 10/25/09! Ran & walked, finished in 3:09. Thinking about extravagant silk shawls and scarves... LV and Hermes.

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