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Brasilian_Babe · Oct 24th, 2009, 11:59 PM

My husband introduced me to my love of clothing. When we started dating i was a jeans and t-shirt person, then he started showering me with expensive clothes as gifts. Once i got hooked i did the rest on my own. I draw inspiration from fashion forums and shows, magazines, catalogues etc...

Bitten · Oct 25th, 2009, 04:28 AM

From myself really - I started becoming interested in fashion and dressing well when I was about 16. Bought my first handbag around that time too. As I matured and my tastes developed, my family noticed and then my grandfather started telling me about his store in our country town where I'm originally from where he was the outfitter for all the men in the district. He taught me about tailoring, quality fabrics and finishes to garments and also showed me old pictures of my grandmother who dressed absolutely beautifully. So it's a combination of myself, magazines (which I have purchased religiously since I was 16), movies, art/photography (old stuff, not papps or celebs) and family background.

Needanotherbag · Oct 25th, 2009, 03:44 PM

My grandmother who passed away almost three years ago. She loved to shop and dress well - she didnt have a lot of money but was always dressed so nice. She loved clothes and shoes and bags. She left me her prized possession - a vintage 80's Gucci handbag and wallet - I think the fact that she carried that bag all during my high school years was what hooked me on bags. Right before she passed, she could barely talk or communicate, and I went to see her with a new LV. When I walked in, her eyes immediately opened wide and she stared at my bag. I knew she was admiring it even though she couldnt say so - she loved fashion.

meganfm · Oct 25th, 2009, 07:06 PM

My grandmother for sure. Up until she passed away she always did her makeup before she went out, had her hair done every week, and REFUSED to wear "comfort" shoes. My mom and auntie always had stories about the beautiful dresses and outfit she used to have when she was younger.

My parents...not so much. They've started dressing a bit better because of me :P It took a long time to wean my father off socks and sandals....

frenchtoast · Oct 25th, 2009, 07:17 PM

My Mom

Bea39 · Oct 25th, 2009, 10:43 PM

Originally Posted by meganfm

My grandmother for sure. Up until she passed away she always did her makeup before she went out, had her hair done every week, and REFUSED to wear "comfort" shoes. My mom and auntie always had stories about the beautiful dresses and outfit she used to have when she was younger.

My parents...not so much. They've started dressing a bit better because of me :P It took a long time to wean my father off socks and sandals....

Bravo. I went to the Whole Foods today and every woman looked like she just rolled out of bed and threw on the first things they found on the floor.

Disgraceful.

dancer1 · Oct 25th, 2009, 10:53 PM

My Father. Although he passed away when I was 14, his meticulous style is still with me.
He would not leave the house with one wrinkle, everything had to be ironed. And everything had to match properly; not necessarily "matchy, matchy" but coordinated.

Bea39 · Oct 26th, 2009, 11:45 AM

Originally Posted by dancer1

My Father. Although he passed away when I was 14, his meticulous style is still with me.
He would not leave the house with one wrinkle, everything had to be ironed. And everything had to match properly; not necessarily "matchy, matchy" but coordinated.

My father, too. He wore Brooks Brothers before Ralph Lauren ripped them off. People used to laugh at his button-down collar shirts until they became fashionable.

I remember one night driving up Madison Ave. with him and he stopped the car by Brooks' flagship store, pulled over and parked, and he took me to just look into their windows.

annemerrick · Oct 26th, 2009, 12:05 PM

My Mom.....I remember when I was little, we lived in a small town with a proper downtown. She would take me to the "department" store there, and let me explore. I put my first item on lay-away when I was 5. My Mom taught me how to wait for the best bargains, how to thrift, and also if you are patient....you will always find what you want....at a discount!

Jeneen · Oct 26th, 2009, 12:07 PM

Definitely my mom!

DeeDeeDelovely · Oct 26th, 2009, 12:50 PM

I got a double whammy from both mom and dad...great dressers

Oct 24th, 2009, 11:59 PM	#16
Brasilian_Babe A Baby Bags & a Bike Joined: May 2006 Location: Brasil, Portugal, currently in Sydney (Australia) Posts: 1,517	My husband introduced me to my love of clothing. When we started dating i was a jeans and t-shirt person, then he started showering me with expensive clothes as gifts. Once i got hooked i did the rest on my own. I draw inspiration from fashion forums and shows, magazines, catalogues etc...
	__________________ "I have the simplest taste. I'm always satisfied with the best." - Oscar Wilde My style diary Wishlist: - Gucci satin corset shoes in a size 35 to 36 - Christian Louboutin Anemone in a size 35 - Chanel luxe ligne bowler in salmon pink Please PM me if you see any of these

Oct 25th, 2009, 04:28 AM	#17
Bitten Chic, not cheap. Joined: Feb 2007 Location: On campus. Posts: 1,693	From myself really - I started becoming interested in fashion and dressing well when I was about 16. Bought my first handbag around that time too. As I matured and my tastes developed, my family noticed and then my grandfather started telling me about his store in our country town where I'm originally from where he was the outfitter for all the men in the district. He taught me about tailoring, quality fabrics and finishes to garments and also showed me old pictures of my grandmother who dressed absolutely beautifully. So it's a combination of myself, magazines (which I have purchased religiously since I was 16), movies, art/photography (old stuff, not papps or celebs) and family background.
	__________________ I appreciate fine things, but most of all, fine people.

Oct 25th, 2009, 03:44 PM	#18
Needanotherbag Call me NAB Joined: Aug 2006 Location: SmallTown, USA Posts: 4,475	My grandmother who passed away almost three years ago. She loved to shop and dress well - she didnt have a lot of money but was always dressed so nice. She loved clothes and shoes and bags. She left me her prized possession - a vintage 80's Gucci handbag and wallet - I think the fact that she carried that bag all during my high school years was what hooked me on bags. Right before she passed, she could barely talk or communicate, and I went to see her with a new LV. When I walked in, her eyes immediately opened wide and she stared at my bag. I knew she was admiring it even though she couldnt say so - she loved fashion.
	__________________ Carpe Bargain...Seize the deal

Oct 25th, 2009, 07:06 PM	#19
meganfm Member Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver Posts: 1,592	My grandmother for sure. Up until she passed away she always did her makeup before she went out, had her hair done every week, and REFUSED to wear "comfort" shoes. My mom and auntie always had stories about the beautiful dresses and outfit she used to have when she was younger. My parents...not so much. They've started dressing a bit better because of me :P It took a long time to wean my father off socks and sandals....
	__________________ Wish List: -Alexander McQueen Flapper -Balenciaga GSH City -Miu Miu Coffer -YSL Muse

Oct 25th, 2009, 10:53 PM	#22
dancer1 LV Princess Joined: May 2008 Posts: 163	My Father. Although he passed away when I was 14, his meticulous style is still with me. He would not leave the house with one wrinkle, everything had to be ironed. And everything had to match properly; not necessarily "matchy, matchy" but coordinated.
dancer1 LV Princess Joined: May 2008 Posts: 163	__________________ LV and Gucci purse ban. Shoes not included. In search of CL Insectika in Bordeaux, size 37/37.5. PM me if you locate.

Oct 25th, 2009, 07:17 PM	#20
frenchtoast Member Joined: Jul 2009 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 432	My Mom

Oct 26th, 2009, 12:05 PM	#24
annemerrick Member Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Desperately Seeking Deals Posts: 5,283	My Mom.....I remember when I was little, we lived in a small town with a proper downtown. She would take me to the "department" store there, and let me explore. I put my first item on lay-away when I was 5. My Mom taught me how to wait for the best bargains, how to thrift, and also if you are patient....you will always find what you want....at a discount!
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Oct 26th, 2009, 12:07 PM	#25
Jeneen Member Joined: Feb 2009 Location: up in the gym workin on my fitness Posts: 2,736	Definitely my mom!
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Oct 26th, 2009, 12:50 PM	#26
DeeDeeDelovely Quiet!Hermes Hunting Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 3,223	I got a double whammy from both mom and dad...great dressers
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