Friends Chat Thread: Wardrobe, Fun, and Whatever

[papertiger]

I’m so excited to learn more about this house. I don’t believe there are any boutiques or maybe even vendors in the US, so I’ll have to save it for my next trip to London. When you say better than VCA, do you mean in terms of heritage, quality? They seem to work a lot less with semi precious materials and more with fine/high materials only. Are the Jade Jagger collections thought to be inferior somewhat? Curious as from what I read some people think this is when the house lots its way a bit.

VCA is great quality. I mean in terms of aftercare and (sometimes) service.

JJ was brought in to give a little more glamour and youthful vibe, that's all. She was only there 5 years (2001-6). The brand's heritage goes back to 1735, so she just brought in a little celeb focus (she had her own more inexpensive line before working with them). Designs like wings were featured more in silver rock n roll jewellery, she just created them in fine materials. Many stars bought them (and Theo Fennell jewellery - who's always had a more contemporary edge) then Stephen Webster etc etc and now I think most jewellers try to embrace a little more 'edge' in their work. Obviously the Wings Embrace are more expensive but the Wings are more wearable.

The wings are very pretty. Which colour did you have in mind?

I really like the Bow line too.

 

[cafecreme15]

VCA is great quality. I mean in terms of aftercare and (sometimes) service.

JJ was brought in to give a little more glamour and youthful vibe, that's all. She was only there 5 years (2001-6). The brand's heritage goes back to 1735, so she just brought in a little celeb focus (she had her own more inexpensive line before working with them). Designs like wings were featured more in silver rock n roll jewellery, she just created them in fine materials. Many stars bought them (and Theo Fennell jewellery - who's always had a more contemporary edge) then Stephen Webster etc etc and now I think most jewellers try to embrace a little more 'edge' in their work. Obviously the Wings Embrace are more expensive but the Wings are more wearable.

The wings are very pretty. Which colour did you have in mind?

I really like the Bow line too.

Thanks for this great insight! I really love the turquoise one in YG. I’ll check out the bow line! The Tudor rose line is really nice too, but I’m worried the chain bracelet will constantly flip over to the underside of my wrist. And what I wouldn’t do for one of their princess tiaras! Entertained for a second getting one for my wedding but then realized 1) id probably feel rather foolish in it and 2) can’t justify spending north of $50k for something I’d be able to (questionably) wear only one time

 

[lulilu]

Thanks for this great insight! I really love the turquoise one in YG. I’ll check out the bow line! The Tudor rose line is really nice too, but I’m worried the chain bracelet will constantly flip over to the underside of my wrist. And what I wouldn’t do for one of their princess tiaras! Entertained for a second getting one for my wedding but then realized 1) id probably feel rather foolish in it and 2) can’t justify spending north of $50k for something I’d be able to (questionably) wear only one time
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If my H punk bracelet is comparable (with the big safety pin and chain links), it turns around all the time. IMO, you'd have to wear it fairly tight to keep it on top.. I prefer my bracelets loose. It is pretty though.

I think you'd have to wear the tiara all the time if you got it lol (at home at least). Nice dreams, huh?

 

[cafecreme15]

If my H punk bracelet is comparable (with the big safety pin and chain links), it turns around all the time. IMO, you'd have to wear it fairly tight to keep it on top.. I prefer my bracelets loose. It is pretty though.

I think you'd have to wear the tiara all the time if you got it lol (at home at least). Nice dreams, huh?

Yeah, sounds like it could be a tough one! Generally why I prefer bangles. I’d have to try it on. If only re: the tiara! Would be countess of my couch!

 

[ColdSteel]

Reweaving sounds very exacting. We need to see your scarf when you're done. The t-shirt quit sounds fantastic, please keep us up to date.


Love green veg - which is lucky, coz it's the only thing in great abundance at the supermarket.

I busted myself up on Easter in a fall so sadly I haven't had the dexterity to even think about reweaving, sadly. Good news is that it's a (likely) bone bruise and not a fracture. It seems to be healing much better after a trip to urgent care for x-rays and a splint. I ordered some maxidresses/easy to wear dresses from ThredUP that I could easily put on.

I took apart some fitted sheets I intended to donate for elastic and fabric and made some masks! Now that I can lift/move better I've been making more elaborate meals and served up oxtail stew last night. I think my mom enjoyed it way more than I did since it's been forever since she's had it.

Our little regrowing experiment with romaine and green onions is fun. Looking forward to my world's tiniest BLT!

I ordered some eyeglasses today. I guess I'll ship them to lensabl once I get them to get my prescription ones put in. I'm 99% sure I want them as regular glasses. What showstoppers!

 

[papertiger]

Thanks for this great insight! I really love the turquoise one in YG. I’ll check out the bow line! The Tudor rose line is really nice too, but I’m worried the chain bracelet will constantly flip over to the underside of my wrist. And what I wouldn’t do for one of their princess tiaras! Entertained for a second getting one for my wedding but then realized 1) id probably feel rather foolish in it and 2) can’t justify spending north of $50k for something I’d be able to (questionably) wear only one time
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That's really pretty.

 

[papertiger]

I busted myself up on Easter in a fall so sadly I haven't had the dexterity to even think about reweaving, sadly. Good news is that it's a (likely) bone bruise and not a fracture. It seems to be healing much better after a trip to urgent care for x-rays and a splint. I ordered some maxidresses/easy to wear dresses from ThredUP that I could easily put on.

I took apart some fitted sheets I intended to donate for elastic and fabric and made some masks! Now that I can lift/move better I've been making more elaborate meals and served up oxtail stew last night. I think my mom enjoyed it way more than I did since it's been forever since she's had it.

Our little regrowing experiment with romaine and green onions is fun. Looking forward to my world's tiniest BLT!

I ordered some eyeglasses today. I guess I'll ship them to lensabl once I get them to get my prescription ones put in. I'm 99% sure I want them as regular glasses. What showstoppers!

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Sorry to hear that, I hope your recovery continues swiftly.

We're growing lots too, I get dressed up to impress the slugs and snails LOL

Fabulous glasses. Remind me a little of my Linda Farrow x Alexander Wang sunglasses

 

[cafecreme15]

That's really pretty.

I think so too! All the other color combos were kind of meh but the second I saw this one I thought I had to have it. Sadly will have to wait for my next trip to London and who knows when that will be under the circumstances. I don’t think there are any Garrard boutiques in my neck of the woods or in the US at all.

 

[lulilu]

I think so too! All the other color combos were kind of meh but the second I saw this one I thought I had to have it. Sadly will have to wait for my next trip to London and who knows when that will be under the circumstances. I don’t think there are any Garrard boutiques in my neck of the woods or in the US at all.

I've seen Garrard on resale sites like TRR. Here's the exact bracelet on First Dibs: https://www.1stdibs.com/jewelry/bra...d-white-diamond-enamel-bracelet/id-j_8073461/

 

[cafecreme15]

I've seen Garrard on resale sites like TRR. Here's the exact bracelet on First Dibs: https://www.1stdibs.com/jewelry/bra...d-white-diamond-enamel-bracelet/id-j_8073461/

I saw this too! Thinking this is something I’d like to try on before purchasing though. Had never heard of first dibs before but man do they have some incredible pieces.

 

[ColdSteel]

The enamel and gold is so gorgeous, especially combined with the delicate chain, @cafecreme15 ! That exact turquoise is incredible. It looks almost as if the wing has a slight curvature to it to prevent it from flipping over. I know that would drive me batty too!

I just know if I got a tiara I'd feel compelled to wear it all the time! I even put some stud earrings in yesterday for the first time in months and felt the difference, like I'm even more put together.

I had a bunch of J.Crew rewards that I'd forgotten about so I bought this dress a few days ago as well as some tortoiseshell earrings. Anticipating that first day on the outside...


I had to ship a couple things a few weeks ago and had a black maxi and a linen Pucci scarf on and got complimented on how dressed up I was. I love my casual outfits that look put together!

My goal today is to fill up a donations box for ThredUP since thrift store dropoffs are still shuttered.

 

[cafecreme15]

The enamel and gold is so gorgeous, especially combined with the delicate chain, @cafecreme15 ! That exact turquoise is incredible. It looks almost as if the wing has a slight curvature to it to prevent it from flipping over. I know that would drive me batty too!

I just know if I got a tiara I'd feel compelled to wear it all the time! I even put some stud earrings in yesterday for the first time in months and felt the difference, like I'm even more put together.

I had a bunch of J.Crew rewards that I'd forgotten about so I bought this dress a few days ago as well as some tortoiseshell earrings. Anticipating that first day on the outside...
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I had to ship a couple things a few weeks ago and had a black maxi and a linen Pucci scarf on and got complimented on how dressed up I was. I love my casual outfits that look put together!

My goal today is to fill up a donations box for ThredUP since thrift store dropoffs are still shuttered.

Totally agree! The texture sort of looks rough too? Which I think gives it a cool edge. Can’t wait to be able to see it in person. It’s funny, when this all first started I didn’t care about jewelry or anything other superficial for weeks because it didn’t seem important. Now that we’re a few months into this, I’m finding that I’m thinking about jewelry more than I was before!

 

[Genie27]

I bought this dress a few days ago as well as some tortoiseshell earrings. Anticipating that first day on the outside...


I had to ship a couple things a few weeks ago and had a black maxi and a linen Pucci scarf on

I would love to see mod shots when you do wear these items!

Totally agree! The texture sort of looks rough too? Which I think gives it a cool edge. Can’t wait to be able to see it in person. It’s funny, when this all first started I didn’t care about jewelry or anything other superficial for weeks because it didn’t seem important. Now that we’re a few months into this, I’m finding that I’m thinking about jewelry more than I was before!

The wing bracelet looks gorgeous and would suit you quite well, I think. Does the site offer returns? Or do you prefer to enjoy the whole process of trying things on in store?

I have not felt like shopping much, but I’m now debating picking up something from my long term wish list. Either a WOC (I know, last person on earth to get one), or the cocktail dress I was going to buy for an event just before everything shut down.

The WOC was going to be for evening and convention use - when I only need a phone/keycard/Calvi. I know Black would be the classic neutral, but my eye is hankering for a specific past season bright blue from Chanel. I don’t love black bags - mainly because I spent a decade (?) carrying Prada black and now I’m stuck thinking black bags are soul-suckingly boring.....
Maybe with gold hardware a classic CC WOC would excite me? I know it would be more practical for evening than the bright blue.

The dress was a pink/pale gold shimmery D&G piece that was quite pretty - I tried on many dresses to find one that looked flattering and was available in my size.

The event I was buying for has been pushed to next summer, so I don’t know if I should just wait for new season items. (If the dress went on sale I’d grab it, considering how many I tried on. Lol.)

 

[cafecreme15]

I would love to see mod shots when you do wear these items!

The wing bracelet looks gorgeous and would suit you quite well, I think. Does the site offer returns? Or do you prefer to enjoy the whole process of trying things on in store?

I have not felt like shopping much, but I’m now debating picking up something from my long term wish list. Either a WOC (I know, last person on earth to get one), or the cocktail dress I was going to buy for an event just before everything shut down.

The WOC was going to be for evening and convention use - when I only need a phone/keycard/Calvi. I know Black would be the classic neutral, but my eye is hankering for a specific past season bright blue from Chanel. I don’t love black bags - mainly because I spent a decade (?) carrying Prada black and now I’m stuck thinking black bags are soul-suckingly boring.....
Maybe with gold hardware a classic CC WOC would excite me? I know it would be more practical for evening than the bright blue.

The dress was a pink/pale gold shimmery D&G piece that was quite pretty - I tried on many dresses to find one that looked flattering and was available in my size.

The event I was buying for has been pushed to next summer, so I don’t know if I should just wait for new season items. (If the dress went on sale I’d grab it, considering how many I tried on. Lol.)

Thank you! I would think the 1stdibs site offers returns, and I could probably work with a consultant directly through Garrard too, but especially since it's a brand I'm not familiar with I'd love to go to the boutique for a first purchase. We'll see how long travels remains not feasible for and how desperate I get in that time LOL. I have some VCA purchases to make in the meantime!

For your next purchase, it seems like your heart is with a blue WOC! Especially since those things are outlandishly expensive now, I would get whatever color makes you happy, and not black just because it seems more sensible. The DG dress also sounds gorgeous!

 

[ColdSteel]

The WOC was going to be for evening and convention use - when I only need a phone/keycard/Calvi. I know Black would be the classic neutral, but my eye is hankering for a specific past season bright blue from Chanel. I don’t love black bags - mainly because I spent a decade (?) carrying Prada black and now I’m stuck thinking black bags are soul-suckingly boring.....
Maybe with gold hardware a classic CC WOC would excite me? I know it would be more practical for evening than the bright blue.

It sounds like your heart is singing for that bright blue, and a highly specific one, no less. I think even if you got a bright blue WOC you could use it for evening. It's distinctive and a little unexpected. When you're spending money on something you want I think you should get what you want.

I got my WOC (black caviar, silver hardware) as a completely unexpected Christmas present. I've used it as a wallet, a clutch, a shoulder bag, and a crossbody. I don't think you could go wrong with the color you want! It sounds incredible. Blue bags are really special. I have some of that vintage blue Gucci canvas and a MBMJ Totally Turnlock Natasha in Sea.

@cafecreme15 the glasses have crystals on them! I tried on a plain pair years ago but they were a bit extreme for me but I've come around since then! There were more bright ones from the Rasoir collection but they felt a little more sunglasses-y to me. Perfect for my vacation home in Palm Springs, of course Haven't had a pair of semi-rimless glasses since I was 11 and I did some research on the edge options for the lenses. I had a pair of Kenneth Cole full-rim glasses that had a weird bevelled edge on them that in the right light blinded me with rainbows. Ouch. Never doing that again

I re-bought a pair of D&G glasses I lost in 2016 last year. I missed them SO much and as much as I loved my Warby Parkers and Zenni Optical glasses nothing quite matched up to the details on those. But I wear my Zenni rx sunglasses with mirrored rosegold lenses way more than my Prada Baroques, go figure.