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Genie27 said:
I think that's where I am - neither jeune fille, nor grande dame so the 90 can look frumpy if it's not just right. I am getting better at picking them - and the outfits that work.
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Ummm... Genie I could be wrong but I think you have away to go. [emoji6]

I'm officially there. It's not so bad being here but I would like to feel put together and age appropriate. It's definitely a time of change.
 
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Pocketbook Pup said:
Genie. I haven't tried the new maxi twillies as a belt. It can probably be done but it will only wrap once so it won't give that obi look that I like.

Here's one look from last winter. Also an ad that I just received from barneys. Maybe an interesting look?

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I've been thinking of getting an embroidery machine so I can do stuff like the flowers on that obi. But I remember that when embroidery showed up on the front of suit jackets, even in monochromatic colors (navy on navy), it lasted only a season. (So I didn't keep a jacket (navy on navy) and wound up regretting that. Embroidery can be a very feminine accent.).
 
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It's a pretty wide window, PbP, especially in our youth obsessed culture. I think you're on the right track. It takes a bit of work to get it all come together, although some people seem to catch on earlier in their lives. Or maybe they're born with it.

That's a neat idea to photograph the scarves in a group - I should do that so I can see what I am drawn towards. Tomorrow when I have more light.
 
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Pocketbook Pup said:
I'm kind of crushing on these hermes booties. Two problems:3.9 inch heel is just a bit high for me, and the bigger issue is the open toe. I really prefer something closed toe so I can wear stockings. They remind me of the Chanel booties but they are less costume like.

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Those booties are glorious. I love grommets and these look like so much fun to wear. I saw them a week ago. Probably Pierre Hardy designed these booties?
 
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BBC said:
I really started buying scarves when I graduated from law school and didn't have a whole lot of variety when it came to clothes, jewelry, bags and other accessories. At the time the scarves filled both a wardrobe void for appearing professional and also something pretty and fun to wear. After having children and changing wardrobe priorities over the years, I don't need them as much. I love wearing jewelry, especially necklaces, and often the scarves will compete. And then also sometimes I sell in order to fund other purchases.

My regrets are very few and often due to a bit of forgetfulness. For example, my first impulse is to say I regret selling the Toutsy Central Park, but really I shouldn't wear much green around my face. Indeed HAVE made the mistake of rebuying something I sold, realizing why I sold it in the fist place, and selling it again!!! I am not a collector and at this point I don't need many - I am actually selling a few now and when I am done I will be down to one cashmere, one of the men's wool/silk GMs (Route 24 [emoji177]) two scarves (both Jardin Anglais) and a maxi Twilly, plus eight pairs of Twillies which I use for my bags. Especially as it's summer I really don't wear my scarves much, if at all.

I am nearly done with bags as well....I love nice things but I really don't need too many of anything. Next I am focusing on jewelry! [emoji33]

PS about the red headed centipede - I did click on the link - did no one notice the comment where someone said something like "my daughter picked one up, as she mistook it for her headband"??!?!??
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I've done that: sell, then rebuy, then sell again. I am being extremely cautious about selling now. I've also resisted acquiring at a high rate so I don't feel compelled to sell.
 
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Pocketbook Pup said:
Lovely dresses rainneday. Happy unpacking,

I agree that if your style leans toward boho, artsy etc, the scarves have less of a chance to come off as frumpy. It's very much a danger for those of us with classic somewhat conservative styles.

The snake repellant looks familiar.
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I love dolman sleeves, big ones, dramatic. That may be more boho than 90cm with classic suits, like a menswear suit. I think the boho dimension with lots of dramatic real or fake jewelry lightens up a look. Boho is not trying to be serious. I did wear suits with lapels for years, am sick of menswear lapels, the scarf tied carefully, designed to impress. At this point I don't feel I have that much to prove. I yam which I yam.
 
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Mindi B said:
prepster, I love that look. Yet I know, even if I put on every piece the model is wearing, I would never achieve that languid je ne sais quoi. I've decided that such a quality is genetic, and I was in the line for a tiny chest at the time it was handed out. Sigh. :lol:
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IMHO, a smallest chest is a fabulous fashion accessory. To support this contention, I point to Kendall Jenner. She is one of the hottest models today. If you see pics of her and her sisters in bathing suits, Kendall is still sporting her original equipment. She wanted to be a model since she was young. And wisely, she didn't buy anything that would interfere with the drop or hang of the clothes. Furthermore, she is on a free the nipple campaign and likes sheer clothing that flaunts hers.
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I think you were in the right line when assets were being distributed.
 
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Pocketbook Pup said:
Dharma, I have these two that work for multiple bags including gold. I'm not sure either would be perfect for barenia. Another suggestion is the jardin anglais that is brown and orange. I don't have that one. I returned it because I didn't want to buy more that I didn't use. You definitely need one for barenia.

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Oh perfect! Thank you! I was eyeing the second one just yesterday, it's good to see another photo. I had no idea the first existed, that is one of my favorite csgms. If you remember, please pm me the tag info so I can begin the long search. So far I found a Graff that might work. I was hoping a tapis colorway might do the trick since it is another favorite.
It's too funny what you said about the piles that I posted. You are right, they look like they belong to different people. Is it the Gemini in me? It might not seem like much but your observation is extremely helpful. Thank you! (And I'll slide that Pegasus over to the other pile, you are spot on)
 
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eagle1002us said:
I've been thinking of getting an embroidery machine so I can do stuff like the flowers on that obi. But I remember that when embroidery showed up on the front of suit jackets, even in monochromatic colors (navy on navy), it lasted only a season. (So I didn't keep a jacket (navy on navy) and wound up regretting that. Embroidery can be a very feminine accent.).
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Eagle, if it's embroidered, I'm all over it. It's never "out" to me. Especially monochromatic.
My machine does simple work with a satin stitch, it's a very old Viking, pre computer machine days. I've only used that feature to personalize gifts with monograms. The newer machines can do amazing things. Maybe when I retire I would enjoy that.
 
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