Friends Chat Thread: Wardrobe, Fun, and Whatever

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Thank you all. I’m starting to get back to normal and that’s good.

My three month no shopping period has been extended to six months. So far it hasn’t been difficult at all. I’m still having fun exploring the possibilities of what I have. I’m going to allow myself to briefly break free of ban island for a samourais shawl when it arrives. I do not think they will last long. It seems like many of us are taking a shopping breather these days.

The coats and boots that I bought for this winter really helped me to dress better. Everything is in rotation and is being used. I’ll probably add more coats over time if I stay in New England. The otk boots are my favorites. The ankle boots are worn a bit less often.

Happy Wednesday.
 
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#8,749
Morning all! Big travel day today - heading to the UK for Part I of my 2018 travel adventures. I’m pretty impressed with myself that I managed to stay well under the baggage weight limit, which leaves me plenty of room to work with for the way back [emoji6]. I am, however, unprepared for the weather that awaits me! I left my very warm weatherproof boots and winter jacket behind since one almost never needs those things there...and lo and behold the UK has been pounded by a rare snowstorm *face palm*.

In addition to errant snow storms, my other pet peeve of the moment is people who talk on speakerphone or watch things on their computer with no headphones while waiting at the gate.
 
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cafecreme15 said:
Morning all! Big travel day today - heading to the UK for Part I of my 2018 travel adventures. I’m pretty impressed with myself that I managed to stay well under the baggage weight limit, which leaves me plenty of room to work with for the way back [emoji6]. I am, however, unprepared for the weather that awaits me! I left my very warm weatherproof boots and winter jacket behind since one almost never needs those things there...and lo and behold the UK has been pounded by a rare snowstorm *face palm*.

In addition to errant snow storms, my other pet peeve of the moment is people who talk on speakerphone or watch things on their computer with no headphones while waiting at the gate.
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Safe and happy travels. Hopefully the snow will melt quickly? That’s what happened to me in Paris.

People are so rude with their devices. It’s really hard to believe.

Have fun!
 
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cafecreme15 said:
Morning all! Big travel day today - heading to the UK for Part I of my 2018 travel adventures. I’m pretty impressed with myself that I managed to stay well under the baggage weight limit, which leaves me plenty of room to work with for the way back [emoji6]. I am, however, unprepared for the weather that awaits me! I left my very warm weatherproof boots and winter jacket behind since one almost never needs those things there...and lo and behold the UK has been pounded by a rare snowstorm *face palm*.

In addition to errant snow storms, my other pet peeve of the moment is people who talk on speakerphone or watch things on their computer with no headphones while waiting at the gate.
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Have a fabulous trip!
 
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cafecreme15 said:
Morning all! Big travel day today - heading to the UK for Part I of my 2018 travel adventures. I’m pretty impressed with myself that I managed to stay well under the baggage weight limit, which leaves me plenty of room to work with for the way back [emoji6]. I am, however, unprepared for the weather that awaits me! I left my very warm weatherproof boots and winter jacket behind since one almost never needs those things there...and lo and behold the UK has been pounded by a rare snowstorm *face palm*.

In addition to errant snow storms, my other pet peeve of the moment is people who talk on speakerphone or watch things on their computer with no headphones while waiting at the gate.
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Have a marvelous time!
 
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Genie27 said:
Safe travels, @cafecreme15

I'm so sorry for your recent loss, PbP!

The shopping pause is a good idea. I've been on a similar ban, of sorts, although I did pick up a few items that I consider basics. A cardigan, a couple of dresses and a couple of skirts. Now to be good until my summer vacation splurge.
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Thank you.

Please post your photos for all to enjoy through our shopping bans. [emoji3]
 
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Genie27 said:
Here are the cardi and the two dresses. No pics of the skirts yet.

I really need to do a purge of my old un-used clothes so I can only see my fun new items.
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Love love love [emoji177]

They are perfect for you. Very flattering and versatile. That’s how I started to feel... once I had things I loved I purged of some not so great stuff. It made it easier to see and use my best pieces.

I touched on this before but I also repurposed some stuff. Here are some examples.
1. I had several Bompard cardigans that I had been wearing for work or dressy casual. I have nicer stuff for those purposes now. So I repurposed them as nice loungewear. Instead of sitting around the house in a sloppy athleta sweatshirt Now I can wear a nice cashmere cardigan.
2. Similarly I had several pairs of London sole ballet flats- the brand worn by the Middletons under the name French sole in the UK. They are a bit flimsy to wear outside for my taste now. I have nicer shoes. But the ballet flats are perfect comfortable at home slippers.
3. Finally I shortened the skirts that went with some of my old work outfits and added my otk boots to transition them into great dressy casual outfits.

So as I stepped up my game I let some of my old clothes trickle down a bit if that makes sense.
 
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