2022 Resolution: Shopping my own bag and SLG collection. Anyone else?

[Katinahat]

2 Aug - brand showcase: A-F
4 Sept - brand showcase: G-L
11 Sept - brand showcase: M-R
18 Sept - brand showcase: S-Z
25 Sept - totes
2 Oct - satchels
9 Oct - crossbodies inc WOCS
16 Oct - shoulder bags
23 Oct - bucket bags
30 Oct - clutches
6 Nov - backpacks
13 Nov - bags that don’t count
20 Nov - pairing bags with shoes
27 Nov - pairing bags with other accessories
4 Dec - bag storage
11 Dec - SLGs
18 Dec - charms

Challenges:
Sept - bags in different locations
Oct - Halloween: wear orange or black bags
Nov - International Merlot Day: wear wine coloured bags or pair bags with wine.
Dec - use the bag.

 

[Sparkletastic]

There are some trends that bring back awful fashion moments, like neon in the 1980s lol. No desire to go back there.

there are other trends that I’ve never experienced, but would love to. . .that I can satisfy with vintage deadstock designers like Donald Brooks, Norman Norell, Jack Feith, Adele Simpson, and defunct one of boutiques (Nan Duskin etc) etc. My favorite dress of all time, that my cousin borrowed and ruined, was a Catherine rehger full skirted wrap dress, shawl collar, slim sleeved, in silvery gray raw silk. It looked great on everyone in my family who borrowed it. I got it for 40 USD at a second hand shop, and it still had the custom design label from Bergdorfs Inside. I still mourn its loss twenty years later.

there are times when I want to fall back on old faithfuls, my signature style, as it were, updated for whatever decade we are in

there are times when I want to have fun, wear a bit of a costume, stretch my own boundaries.

I’ve loved fashion and developing my own style from thrifting to boutique shopping and many stops in between

it’s a fun form of self expression. . .nothing that I want to take too seriously

p.s. I’m now finally able to indulge my love of tutus. I remember wanting one, way back when, in the 1970s, all the kids had long hair; white frilly dresses with tulle skirts; and, white knee socks. My mom bobbed my hair and put me in these very tailored, A line short shifts with abstract appliqués. Ugh

eta: @Sparkletastic, I LOVE fringe , but I never want to be so grown up that St. John (super power dressing in 1991-2003) is appropriate . Plus (whispers) my MIL wore a cream high necked St John knit cocktail dress with some sparkle when DH and I got married in 1991.
2021 dior tutu mini and brunello fringe vest, skirt and JPG Fringe shoulder kelly. And, @docride Birkin that is inspired by my recent paintings
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I always love your looks / style. These are no exception.

And, you are showing exactly how I thought I may incorporate fringe! Not as cowboy or flapper style but in sleek applications that subtly enhance the outfit.

 

[880]

Loving all your outfits. You know what suits you.
Excuse me, but that Fringe JPG B is everything

Thank you @papertiger and @Sparkletastic for your kind words!

also, the fringe JPG is one of my absolute favorites! Definitely an item that elevates with joy!

 

[Sparkletastic]

Subject Change. I’m so tired of WFH that I decided to get one of the co-share office spaces that have sprung up every where. I figured even though I’d still mask and keep my distance, I could at least have an excuse to dress better and feel the energy of other humans.

Whelp, I’m sitting in my car because a pipe burst, we evacuated and are waiting to see if the office is water logged.

I was texting DD and she said the universe is telling me just to go back home.

 

[Jereni]

I have handbag deliveries today and Thursday. I’m also wearing my new black Chanel jumbo for the first time today.

Fun week ahead!

Nice! Excited to see. I have a bag coming tomorrow that I’m very excited about. Another one I was stalking sold, which makes me sad. There are others, but the one that sold was listed as in new condition. Ah well… wasn’t ready to pull the trigger yet anyway.

Subject Change. I’m so tired of WFH that I decided to get one of the co-share office spaces that have sprung up every where. I figured even though I’d still mask and keep my distance, I could at least have an excuse to dress better and feel the energy of other humans.

Whelp, I’m sitting in my car because a pipe burst, we evacuated and are waiting to see if the office is water logged.

I was texting DD and she said the universe is telling me just to go back home.

I love the idea of working in a co-work space! My company had me in one for awhile when I had to move to San Francisco for DH’s job, and the energy in the place was cool.

 

[Sunshine mama]

@cowgirlsboots I’ve always hated grocery shopping too! That’s why it’s so funny that now I don’t mind going. The big joke at my house is my hubby has always done most of the grocery shopping or we wouldn’t have any food in the refrigerator. Lol!

I am the same way. I'd rather not eat anything than go grocery shopping. We only go grocery shopping because hubby needs something.

 

[Sunshine mama]

Pulled my second least worn that is not new. This one I wear happily.

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I love it!!!

 

[SakuraSakura]

Congrats! It takes a lot of courage to step out like that. So happy for you they said yes

and they just texted me!

 

[880]

Subject Change. I’m so tired of WFH that I decided to get one of the co-share office spaces that have sprung up every where. I figured even though I’d still mask and keep my distance, I could at least have an excuse to dress better and feel the energy of other humans.

Whelp, I’m sitting in my car because a pipe burst, we evacuated and are waiting to see if the office is water logged.

I was texting DD and she said the universe is telling me just to go back home.

+1 with your DD. Hope everything is okay!

 

[BowieFan1971]

I can certainly understand loving the more American / W European classic look. But, there is a mighty middle ground of style between a see through dress and tailored suits.

IMO women of style are found across ages just they are found across various heights, weights, color, etc. The mature woman w/pulled back hair & tailored suit image for example was never the classic style in many cultures worldwide.

So, I would absolutely agree with you that the look you mention is one very valid way to have a beautiful personal style. I’ve seen it. Definitely admire it. But, I’ve also seen women who are artists, stay at home moms, business women, etc with impeccable style that greatly diverge from each other and my own.

It’s like with handbags. Hermes is one style. Gucci is another. Stella McCartney is a third. Three different people can carry three different bags and all look immaculately put together. There isn’t just one bag style that is perfect for all.

That’s what’s great about style…there are as many versions of style as there are people. Fashion? Not so much and what it is is dictated by others. It was the “look at me” trying too hard element of Megan’s look that was the un-stylish element to me, not what she actually wore. Jeanie was no longer “fashionable” when I knew her (heroin chic, grunge and minimalism were in then) and certainly would not be today, but she was a woman of style and probably still is today.

 

[hotgalaxy]

I am the same way. I'd rather not eat anything than go grocery shopping. We only go grocery shopping because hubby needs something.

Same! I stopped grocery shopping when pregnant with my first child, I couldn't stand the aromas (meat especially) in the shops!!! Thirty years later my husband still shops for us, I'm so lucky!!!

 

[Sparkletastic]

I am the same way. I'd rather not eat anything than go grocery shopping. We only go grocery shopping because hubby needs something.

A thousand times this!!!

Plus I just don’t get hungry a lot - especially if I don’t work out on a given day. I just get caught up in something interesting and forget to eat. I adore simple quality food with sashimi being at the head of that parade. But, if I were on my own, I would graze intermittently on what other people would consider to be random “ingredients” vs a whole meal. A tin of sardines and a couple of juicy tomatoes are a yummy meal.
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Yesterday we did delayed family Christmas celebrations via Zoom to deal with positive covid tests, cancelled flights etc. That gave time for people to feel a bit better and to overnight gifts to dispersed destinations. I miss the in person hugs but, it was still fun and I adore my presents.

One of my self given presents arrived today! I can’t wait to open it later this evening and share!

 

[whateve]

There are some trends that bring back awful fashion moments, like neon in the 1980s lol. No desire to go back there.

there are other trends that I’ve never experienced, but would love to. . .that I can satisfy with vintage deadstock designers like Donald Brooks, Norman Norell, Jack Feith, Adele Simpson, and defunct one of boutiques (Nan Duskin etc) etc. My favorite dress of all time, that my cousin borrowed and ruined, was a Catherine rehger full skirted wrap dress, shawl collar, slim sleeved, in silvery gray raw silk. It looked great on everyone in my family who borrowed it. I got it for 40 USD at a second hand shop, and it still had the custom design label from Bergdorfs Inside. I still mourn its loss twenty years later.

there are times when I want to fall back on old faithfuls, my signature style, as it were, updated for whatever decade we are in

there are times when I want to have fun, wear a bit of a costume, stretch my own boundaries.

I’ve loved fashion and developing my own style from thrifting to boutique shopping and many stops in between

it’s a fun form of self expression. . .nothing that I want to take too seriously

p.s. I’m now finally able to indulge my love of tutus. I remember wanting one, way back when, in the 1970s, all the kids had long hair; white frilly dresses with tulle skirts; and, white knee socks. My mom bobbed my hair and put me in these very tailored, A line short shifts with abstract appliqués. Ugh

eta: @Sparkletastic, I LOVE fringe , but I never want to be so grown up that St. John (super power dressing in 1991-2003) is appropriate . Plus (whispers) my MIL wore a cream high necked St John knit cocktail dress with some sparkle when DH and I got married in 1991.
2021 dior tutu mini and brunello fringe vest, skirt and JPG Fringe shoulder kelly. And, @docride Birkin that is inspired by my recent paintings
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I remember when I bought my first St. John. It made me feel fabulous.

 

[whateve]

How does she carry her stuff???????

I don't know. Maybe pockets? She takes a backpack when they travel.

 

[whateve]

That’s what’s great about style…there are as many versions of style as there are people. Fashion? Not so much and what it is is dictated by others. It was the “look at me” trying too hard element of Megan’s look that was the un-stylish element to me, not what she actually wore. Jeanie was no longer “fashionable” when I knew her (heroin chic, grunge and minimalism were in then) and certainly would not be today, but she was a woman of style and probably still is today.

I hate when it looks like someone is trying too hard or playing dress-up. The other thing that bothers me is when I see a group of women that look like they all copied each other when they got dressed. I don't know when people decided this was a good thing. Years ago, if you showed up someplace and someone else was wearing the same thing, you would hide in the bathroom!

I'm often late to adopt a fashion trend. It isn't until I've seen it for awhile that it looks normal. Mostly I wear what feels right and what I feel flatters me. I think the most important thing is to wear clothes that flatter you regardless of whether they are in fashion or not.

 

[Sunshine mama]

I remember when I bought my first St. John. It made me feel fabulous.

I remember when I was gifted my first St John. I felt fab too. Literally. They were so comfy.