Friends Chat Thread: Wardrobe, Fun, and Whatever

[papertiger]

Aha! So this is where "Dress-Up Thursday" resides on TPF. I'm reading backwards, slowly but surely, and finding truly fabulous outfits to behold, on Thursdays and otherwise.



You look sensational in ALL of them! I do think the black looks fabulous on you and wonder what about the color specifically makes you hesitate. If it doesn't sing in the photos, the photographer, not the wearer, is to blame.



We are scarf sisters-- I have the shawl version of this colorway. Can't beat those little Vert Anis touches for a feeling of spring joy, right?

How disappointing, and what a silly design hiccup. Seems like jewelry making 101 to think about it from the perspective of the wearer.

You're going to require a very very large cuff to counterbalance the departure of the little elephant.




The SHOES!!!

Aha, this is the place for DUT. Come and join us if you get the chance.

Very sad about that bracelet. I see that Tif do similar size bracelets for many lines, no idea how other people are actually putting them on themselves.

 

[pigleto972001]

Your scarf looks amazing!! And what colour is your B? It’s lovely - mine would end up being beat up also.

Thanks Genie !! I finally finished the scarf. Now taking a little break ... my hand does cramp up w the knitting and I tend to overdo it a bit. It fits up top. Nicole makes a good point on handle drop ... the 30 is perfect even with the jackets...

Mine is bleu de prusse and I think 8-9 years young. It’s starting to get the slouchies on one side. Maybe I should store it lying flat. I pretty much wear it with anything. Def got the cost per wear down I always thought I was a kelly girl but I think I’m more a birkin bag lady. It’s just so easy to access things inside and I like the casual vibe. I’d like to be the elegant kelly lady but I’m the Birkenstock wearing B girl !

 

[pigleto972001]

One more pic of scarf for genie

 

[Genie27]

@pigleto972001 - Thanks!! They are both gorgeous.

When I crochet, I padded all my handles with felt for comfort - made a huge difference. For knitting I found the continental method less straining than the English method I learned as a kid. It took a while to learn/switch but it’s so much easier and faster. Look up speed knitting or Continental knitting method on YouTube to see what I mean.

Basically you hold the working yarn in the left hand and pick it with the right, if you’re right handed. It’s easier to keep even tension this way.

For English you hold the WY with the right hand and throw it over. Before YouTube I never knew there was any other way.

 

[Genie27]

Oh yeah, back to the B - I forgot to mention first preference is GHW.

The handle drop is my big reservation on the B25 - I wear a coat or jacket 9-11 months of the year. And the 35 is too big and heavy for me. I could wear a B30 year round.

@nicole0612 thanks for the pics - both colours are gorgeous - I’m a fan of cool colours so these are both neutrals in my wardrobe too. They pop with navy, grey, black, taupe and pink.

 

[momasaurus]

I find both B25 and B30 (and 35) to all be extremely practical bags, they just all have different uses. For me B25 is a good sized purse, B30 is a small tote for being out and about all day, B35 is for special situations like travel (it was also awesome when I had jury duty this year). You need to make sure you don’t mind the handle drop on B25. It works for me, but just saying it. B35 is best for me in a smooshy leather, I loooovvveee chevre but it is more rigid so B35 is quite boxy in that size (also I’m sure Box and Epsom, but I don’t have these in a B).
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I was going to post comparison photos of B25 and B35 with this B30 but I gave up. I have too many screenshots of style inspiration on my phone and I can’t find any actual photos.
Kellys are gorgeous but I am an impatient person and therefore birkins work better for me. I just can’t stop loving them though.
Especially this one.
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I also am getting interested in clutches, Kelly Pochette is so useful for me and I love the handle. I don’t know what happened but now I am thinking about adding a Jige of all things!
Some people know that I cast a wide net in what I love (because I keep telling them about it, much to their chagrin I’m sure), K25, exotic plume, a special bolide, anything purple or in chevre.

I looooooove contrast linings, contrast stitching, contrast hems, color blocking, all that. That green is fab. Is this an inspiration pic or something you own?

 

[Genie27]

I find both B25 and B30 (and 35) to all be extremely practical bags, they just all have different uses. For me B25 is a good sized purse, B30 is a small tote for being out and about all day, B35 is for special situations like travel (it was also awesome when I had jury duty this year). You need to make sure you don’t mind the handle drop on B25. It works for me, but just saying it. B35 is best for me in a smooshy leather, I loooovvveee chevre but it is more rigid so B35 is quite boxy in that size (also I’m sure Box and Epsom, but I don’t have these in a B).
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I was going to post comparison photos of B25 and B35 with this B30 but I gave up. I have too many screenshots of style inspiration on my phone and I can’t find any actual photos.
Kellys are gorgeous but I am an impatient person and therefore birkins work better for me. I just can’t stop loving them though.
Especially this one.
View attachment 4027982
I also am getting interested in clutches, Kelly Pochette is so useful for me and I love the handle. I don’t know what happened but now I am thinking about adding a Jige of all things!
Some people know that I cast a wide net in what I love (because I keep telling them about it, much to their chagrin I’m sure), K25, exotic plume, a special bolide, anything purple or in chevre.

What is the combo on this Kelly? If they only showed me something like this - I would not turn it down.

I guess the point is that it would be my first B or K so the wish list is wide open. The second one gets trickier if one is trying to get a comprehensive bag-collection. Similar to my scarf selection process.

 

[Dextersmom]

I find both B25 and B30 (and 35) to all be extremely practical bags, they just all have different uses. For me B25 is a good sized purse, B30 is a small tote for being out and about all day, B35 is for special situations like travel (it was also awesome when I had jury duty this year). You need to make sure you don’t mind the handle drop on B25. It works for me, but just saying it. B35 is best for me in a smooshy leather, I loooovvveee chevre but it is more rigid so B35 is quite boxy in that size (also I’m sure Box and Epsom, but I don’t have these in a B).
View attachment 4027983
I was going to post comparison photos of B25 and B35 with this B30 but I gave up. I have too many screenshots of style inspiration on my phone and I can’t find any actual photos.
Kellys are gorgeous but I am an impatient person and therefore birkins work better for me. I just can’t stop loving them though.
Especially this one.
View attachment 4027982
I also am getting interested in clutches, Kelly Pochette is so useful for me and I love the handle. I don’t know what happened but now I am thinking about adding a Jige of all things!
Some people know that I cast a wide net in what I love (because I keep telling them about it, much to their chagrin I’m sure), K25, exotic plume, a special bolide, anything purple or in chevre.

What a beautiful purple, Nicole. This bag looks so lovely on you.

 

[cafecreme15]

Ah, you may be sorry you asked.

I’ve decided it would be a very useful bag to me. I don’t have an extensive collection and I don’t like having too many bags. So I have to really think of utility when I buy a bag.

My ideal would be chèvre, but Togo/clemence would be second followed by swift. Epsom is out unless I fell in love with the colour.

I want an arm/hand carry bag as I frequently wish my J had a top handle.

Jewel tones - purple, blue, pink, green
Or neutral - etain

I lean more towards the B than the K because I don’t like long straps - I prefer hobo style for shoulder carry.

I would not turn down a B25 as I have use for it, but a 30 would be a true workhorse. I would have some doubts over accepting a K28 unless it was in Etain. Or a red.

Never refuse a red Kelly. (In a reasonable size for me). 32 may be too big.

All good choices! Did you ever make a decision about the GP?

Purples and greens are my favorite neutrals! Is that so wrong? [emoji16]

Blue is mine!!

Aha! So this is where "Dress-Up Thursday" resides on TPF. I'm reading backwards, slowly but surely, and finding truly fabulous outfits to behold, on Thursdays and otherwise.



You look sensational in ALL of them! I do think the black looks fabulous on you and wonder what about the color specifically makes you hesitate. If it doesn't sing in the photos, the photographer, not the wearer, is to blame.



We are scarf sisters-- I have the shawl version of this colorway. Can't beat those little Vert Anis touches for a feeling of spring joy, right?



How disappointing, and what a silly design hiccup. Seems like jewelry making 101 to think about it from the perspective of the wearer.

You're going to require a very very large cuff to counterbalance the departure of the little elephant.




The SHOES!!!

Welcome calexandre! Can’t wait to see your DUT contributions [emoji4]

 

[gracekelly]

One more pic of scarf for genie View attachment 4028019

Wow I didn’t realize that you made this. Great job! Perfect for the Birkin!

 

[gracekelly]

I find both B25 and B30 (and 35) to all be extremely practical bags, they just all have different uses. For me B25 is a good sized purse, B30 is a small tote for being out and about all day, B35 is for special situations like travel (it was also awesome when I had jury duty this year). You need to make sure you don’t mind the handle drop on B25. It works for me, but just saying it. B35 is best for me in a smooshy leather, I loooovvveee chevre but it is more rigid so B35 is quite boxy in that size (also I’m sure Box and Epsom, but I don’t have these in a B).
View attachment 4027983
I was going to post comparison photos of B25 and B35 with this B30 but I gave up. I have too many screenshots of style inspiration on my phone and I can’t find any actual photos.
Kellys are gorgeous but I am an impatient person and therefore birkins work better for me. I just can’t stop loving them though.
Especially this one.
View attachment 4027982
I also am getting interested in clutches, Kelly Pochette is so useful for me and I love the handle. I don’t know what happened but now I am thinking about adding a Jige of all things!
Some people know that I cast a wide net in what I love (because I keep telling them about it, much to their chagrin I’m sure), K25, exotic plume, a special bolide, anything purple or in chevre.

Beautiful bags! Love the vert lining and it makes it easier to find thing too. So funny what you say about Kellys. I don’t like to have my bag open all the time, which I pretty much do with a Birkin, so the Kelly is more my bag because I can use the turn lock and/or use one of the straps as well when closing. I don’t even notice the time it takes to close the bag.

 

[gracekelly]

What is the combo on this Kelly? If they only showed me something like this - I would not turn it down.

I guess the point is that it would be my first B or K so the wish list is wide open. The second one gets trickier if one is trying to get a comprehensive bag-collection. Similar to my scarf selection process.

After reading all your thoughts I would conclude that if either dropped in your lap in any color for the right price, you wouldn’t say no to it.

 

[papertiger]

One more pic of scarf for genie View attachment 4028019

Full marks, you are a wonder

 

[Genie27]

After reading all your thoughts I would conclude that if either dropped in your lap in any color for the right price, you wouldn’t say no to it.

Yep! They each have their use and purpose. There is a hierarchy but since the H game is so complex I will take them as I find them. Fingers crossed I have some luck in Paris this year. If not, I have other priorities for the rest of the year, and H will have to take a hiatus for a while. C’est la vie.

 

[pigleto972001]

Thanks grace and paper tiger ! My hand needs a rest. I do want to try my hand at this cashmere wrap at some point. Blue is my color lol.

Genie I hope you have good luck. A birkin is a great day bag !!