Merry Christmas everyone, hope you all had a wonderful day. I always imagine myself in some fabulous velvet number, but in reality, I wore jeans and a semi-festive top as I spent a good 3 hours in the kitchen. Was a glorious day though where Santa gifted all the right things for the little people and I permanently had a glass of clementine prosseco in my hand, festive tunes on the radio and various lovely family members floating in and out of the kitchen to chat to/help.
Bo- what an influx of stunners. I looked through but am going to dedicate some proper time to go back through them and make some notes on what I like /could adapt/gaps in the wardrobe etc.
I'm not sure it's just the images you selected, but it is rare to see a collection that is so wearable- much of what was there could be copied with existing pieces but also (which is refreshing), could be tailored to suit different body shapes.
There was one image with a camal coat a leather penis belt, wondering if there is a certain technique to tying them or just the usual sort of buckle/over/under? I do have a belt that would be a good width, but not long enough. I'm thinking it may be tricky without just buying an oversize belt then adding your own hole? Luckily my dad has a contraption that does it. To my surprise, I really like the look. Also the narrow v-neck . Not sure how it would work on my broad shoulders though.
Next week my mum and I go on our annual trip to Harrogate (via York designer outlet), can't wait. It's now almost the only time each year that I spend any length of time looking round real shops/not buying second hand. A few years in now, I've discovered (and reading these threads has really helped) that I no longer go and buy all the cheap sale/past it's moment fast fashion, things that don't go with anything else I own/suit the life I live, or get seduced by big mark down items in not quite the right fit/colour. As the years have passed (this will be our fifth), I tend to buy less, more expensive and timeless. Of the past three years (possibly coinciding with the start of this thread? When was that?), there is not a single purchase I regret/hasn't become a staple. I have managed to walk away from some shoes I loved that pinched slightly- instead of buyers remorse after, I felt really proud of myself for having that sort of insight. Ditto 'going out' dresses etc that I liked (but have no place in my life anymore) and clothes that physically fit buy weren't quite right.
I also made the most of the 2 days childfree with my mum, stopping for delicious food/chat, which we coukd do as I no longer felt the need to fly around all the shops that sell questionably priced fast fashion.
One shop I have still bought from (which I need to check ethics of) is Gap. I have bought some fab jeans/cotton tops from there that have held up incredibly well.
Gosh, that was a long one!