Friends Chat Thread: Wardrobe, Fun, and Whatever

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#9,496
papertiger said:
I retuned home late from a hospital visit this evening. Daytime was spent trying on hats and jewellery for dress-up Thursday.

I was hunting for a turban and came home with a gold straw boater (I'd wanted the boater since last year).

Photos courtesy of @calexandre

The first, me and my 'mates' at Gucci trying a silk/cotton velvet turban. Lovely hat ad still considering it. I'm a small in Gucci hats an this was Large, I still think I need larger.

Second, a fabulous turban in a dept store. More expensive than Gucci but not sure about the black (my last turban was brown). I'm also wondering if I can make one like it.

The last hat I'm seriously considering because I have nothing like it and I think it's absolutely beautiful (esp if I was wearing a LBD or blck suit).
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I like the first one and the third one. The middle one is a little Norma Desmond to me, but WTH go for it if you love it!
 
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#9,497
papertiger said:
twiddle-dee-blasted-dee...musing on post-shopping spree, drat, and double drat. Have to return my Save the Wild rg bracelet I got to go with my broach.

Totally frustrated, I cannot do it up by myself, and even DH cant handle those delicate mechanisms. Tried all morning, not spending any longer on. I think I'm more bangle/cuff/click girl.

Feel bad to have to return charity jewellery but this is ridiculous.

Those of us without maids how do you deal with fiddly jewellery?
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QVC had a gadget a few years ago that helps you put bracelets on. I think a Google search would bring it up someplace, but yes nothing is more annoying especially if you are in a hurry.
 
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cafecreme15 said:
SO frustrating!! I hate jewelry like this and have no patience for it. This is why I stick to the clic H and cuff bracelets (my hand is too wide to get bangles over and my wrist is too narrow).

On another note, I’ve been on an absolute rampage of just hemorrhaging money between my spring cleanup at Boyds and at Hermès last week, and told myself I would stop until I had to buy things for my August trip. And then of course Bloomingdales friends and family starts today, so now I’ve convinced myself that it would be wise to just buy now to save the 25%! ARGH
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I didn't realize that they were doing the F&F until I received the email this AM. I had placed an order yesterday so first thing I did was call them on the phone and ask for the F&F on my order! Lucky for me they agreed without my having to go through a song and dance routine. Of course all or some of what I ordered will be going back because I don't think I need 4 pair of track pants!
 
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Dextersmom said:
I wanted to chime in on the bracelet conversation. I love all kinds of bracelets and wear them every day. I have small wrists and only buy one's that I can easily get on and off myself. You would think jewelry designers would get this....that function is a required element. I picked up this bracelet a couple of days ago and because of the large lobster clasp, it is a breeze to manage. I fell in love with the iridescent lilac color and the soft gold hardware, which blends well with other metals, imo. Here is a shot from yesterday, with my new Chanel bracelet paired with my Monica Vinader white gold bracelet.
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So pretty! Perfect set! @Genie27 I love stacking bracelets, but I am careful to make sure that one will not damage the other.
 
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Cookiefiend said:
Dress Up Friday - I’m trying it a different way since the lighting is so bad at home... this is brighter but I’m not sure if it’s better.
Also including a ‘watch’ shot for @papertiger [emoji4]
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Doesn’t really go with what I’m wearing but the watch that does is out getting a new battery and a good cleaning.
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Lovely! I have to remind myself to try the scarf tie you are displaying.

@cafecreme15 I think BBC's fur is mink.
 
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cafecreme15 said:
SO frustrating!! I hate jewelry like this and have no patience for it. This is why I stick to the clic H and cuff bracelets (my hand is too wide to get bangles over and my wrist is too narrow).

On another note, I’ve been on an absolute rampage of just hemorrhaging money between my spring cleanup at Boyds and at Hermès last week, and told myself I would stop until I had to buy things for my August trip. And then of course Bloomingdales friends and family starts today, so now I’ve convinced myself that it would be wise to just buy now to save the 25%! ARGH
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This is def the way things go, so annoying
 
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gracekelly said:
I like the first one and the third one. The middle one is a little Norma Desmond to me, but WTH go for it if you love it!
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Very true! If you remember I went as ND to a Halloween party plus I've been watching lots of Rita Hayworth and Bette Davies films, perhaps I'm being unduly influenced.

Tied my Jag Q into a DIY turban today for gardening (planted an Apple tree, fruit bushes and herbs). Makes a H scarf work harder for it's outlay.
 
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