Friends Chat Thread: Wardrobe, Fun, and Whatever

[papertiger]

On my summer all-day-walking sneaker quest:
Clockwise from top left:
Jimmy Choo with strass (these are couple of sizes bigger than my feet, so look like clod hoppers - right size will be more proportionate)
Gucci - love the rubber sole, not sure about the sparkle
Jimmy Choo mesh in the tea rose - like the mesh for comfort, not sure about stylishness
Jimmy Choo mesh in anthracite, as above

They will not be worn with tights, but bare legs, so I’m leaning towards white and or gold rather than the darker ones....thoughts?

I never did get to see the pucci sneakers - next weekend perhaps.

I would normally declare an allegiance in a preamble but I made the choice before I read which was what

Gucci. Not a fan of the others.

 

[papertiger]

I have to share today's excitement. I have been on a bag buying binge. 3 bags in 3 months. Will share the others in the future. What excites me so much about this one is the box. Honestly this is the biggest box I have ever received. I have purchased quilts that arrived in smaller boxes.

I was stunned when DH walked in this it. Good that I wasn't trying to sneak it in. Not to build too much suspense, it is a pre-loved Hermes toile tote with shoulder carry straps. It is bigger than a birkin 40, but the box looked like it could contain the thing that ate Cleveland.

Took a pic of it on the counter. Pic didn't convey size. Made DH take a pic of me holding it. And yes, I am in my pjs. Pjs are my current uniform since my knee difficulties.

Then I opened it. OMG. It has an Hermes box. That is why it is so large. I am not the kind of person who buys bags from the boutique, so this will probably be my only Hermes box that is not from the 1950s.

And then there is a pic of the bag airing outside. It came from Japan and like most bags from Japan, it smells musty. But that will pass. I purchased this bag for something for those times I want to haul a lot of junk--sneakers, lunch and snacks for all day, and that bottle of water that will leak. I am pretty happy with it. But the box made a bigger impression than the bag, probably because it was a surprise and the bag wasn't.
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Congratulations on your new H Cabas and HUGE box. A great bag for everyday in such a great colour

 

[papertiger]

Congrats Cordie!
That looks like a very practical bag, and what a box!
I just got back from Hamilton. I am not a musical person at all usually, but it was so good! It was about 3.5 hours and the time seriously flew by! It was in an old theater so my back and behind were feeling it, but as soon as the music started it I completely forgot how uncomfortable I was.
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Fantastic, that's what great artistry can do, bravo

 

[papertiger]

Ooh, I'd forgotten how pretty the Paramount is! And such a great show!

I went to a Rocky Horror Picture Show live performance a few years ago at the local Schauspielhaus and was tickled by such a gorgeous classical setting for the, um, not classical show. And by the part where they warned us not to dance along because it would bring the balcony down...

OMG, I bet that made you feel safe and secure as you people were tapping and hand-jiving along to the `Time Warp'

 

[papertiger]

Raisin dress up Thursday with my Toni Bohu and raisin chèvre Bolide. I even have a raisin sweater under the coat!

Raisin looks so good with other darks, love it with the blacks you're wearing and of course your beautiful TB.

 

[cremel]

Yes Cafecreme it’s Mysore.

 

[cremel]

Nicole all I need is a sweater with big cats patterns too. LOL! That would freak out ppl at work. [emoji87]

 

[papertiger]

Experimenting Calvi and Kelly wallet. Dropped by Starbucks with my Kelly. The Calvi could actually fit in Kelly wallet. I have to carry a little card holder because that has the office badge which is needed when going through building to building. Kelly seems too big and high profile for office environment. The blue electrique Kelly is still my favorite wallet.
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Stunning wallet, very lucky, you look fabulously well put together, your Dallet scarf and gilet referencing each other.

 

[papertiger]

Love the scarf and the leather on the kelly wallet looks like heaven. Is it mysore?

I skipped dress up Thursday today - I went to the museum for a talk on a Degas painting that has been mystifying me for months, and I wasn't sure if there would be seating or if I would have to sit on the floor (turns out they had stools, but didn't want to risk wearing anything nice just in case). For the rest of the day, I will be on the couch catching up on work and watching March Madness basketball. I am, however, wearing the new Breton t-shirt I got from Majestic Filatures in Paris! MF makes the BEST t-shirts and staples for layering or to wear alone. They are so much cheaper there than they are here, so I stocked up.

There's always another Thursday

 

[papertiger]

LOVE raisin!! Was hoping initially to get a GP in that color, but they're not making it right now, so I got Bordeaux instead.

Bordeaux is a good plan B, it's so easy and rich like Raisin

 

[cafecreme15]

Looks wonderful and will take your advice regarding the food each plate yummy. I hope you make it to Sintra next time (and put London and Edinburgh on your list too)

London is forever on my list! And I'd love to go back to Edinburgh and see more of Scotland. One of my dream vacations for when I'm feeling stressed is renting a small cottage or staying in a small B&B in the highlands where I can hike around, read books, and go completely off the grid.

 

[papertiger]

London is forever on my list! And I'd love to go back to Edinburgh and see more of Scotland. One of my dream vacations for when I'm feeling stressed is renting a small cottage or staying in a small B&B in the highlands where I can hike around, read books, and go completely off the grid.

We can work on that dream, tell me when you're ready. You may need to bring waterproof clothing, the weather is not always ideal.

 

[cafecreme15]

Bordeaux is a good plan B, it's so easy and rich like Raisin

That was my thought process exactly! A 'fun neutral' as I like to say.

 

[cafecreme15]

We can work on that dream, tell me when you're ready. You may need to bring waterproof clothing, the weather is not always ideal.

So I've heard! I think I have my next 3 European vacations planned out in my head..now I just need to find time to take them. Will be a lot easier said than done after this Fall...

 

[Genie27]

Aah vacations! One never has the time when one has the funds. And vice versa.

I skipped DUT and give you this random pic for this week. The skirt and cardis are C cashmere and the gold necklace is my new Gucci bamboo detail - Xmas gift from family/work bonus etc. I like the grey cardi better with this outfit.