The 4-5 piece French wardrobe

[fashionista-ta]

^ Thanks, Aby. I'm not sure APC is sold where I am ... at any rate, I've never seen it in person. From the picture, though, the buttonhole on the lapel doesn't look well made and the buttons look inexpensive. I might be inclined to hold out for something better ... If it looks really fantastic on, I would factor that into the decision, but I'm just seeing it on its own

[floodette]

Coming back from Paris. I got my trench finally. It's Gerard Darel. Love it so much as I can have the sleeves fitted to my arms' length. Hopefully, it could last several years...

I finally got the nude shoes I've been dreaming of. It's Tod's, peep-toe pumps. I think am done with shoes from now on

(i saw a similar one in ebay)

Also got the red bag that I need for that jolt of color. It's Longchamp Planete.

What I need now is new lingerie and one black woolen coat later in the very far future. In geenral, I have enough and I love what I have, more so that what I DON'T have

[GasolineRainbow]

I'm so envious of your purchases, Floodette, do you mind if I post similar items so that I get even greener?


saksfifthavenue.com Not crazy about Longchamp in general, but I the Planete style.


linternaute.com I was lusting after this Gerard Darel trench, in one of my favorite colors.

Has this ever happened to anyone? I'm going on a more "disposable fashion" journey for the next 3-4 months, because I'm saving up to move to my own apartment, and I can't afford any big purchases.

Luckily, the summer is better for this, as my preferred warm weather items (cotton clothes, minimal accessories) can be found and look really good on the cheap. But I'll still check in on this thread, just to torture myself.

[couturecouture]

Originally Posted by CharlottefromCA

I remember my brother in HS used to keep a log of what he wore so he wouldn't wear the same thing twice week.. I thought that was ridiculous because my theory is.. if you don't remember what you wore 3 days ago.. why would anyone else??.. and yes this is a HS in the US

I know that this was posted over 3 years ago but I find it extremely funny. LMAO.

[fashionista-ta]

floodette!!! Looks like you found some great things in Paris! A successful shopping trip can be very satisfying

GR, when I'm trying to save $$$, I either curtail my shopping (and wear what I have), or change the price point. I think there are still lots of quality items to be found for under $100, you just have to be more choosy. The cardigans I got this season were all at that price point, and the quality is quite good. And you're right, summer is definitely the time to do it. I have a darling straw tote with a red polka dot lining that I got at an estate sale for $5.

Something else I think works is to buy a couple new things and create a new makeup look. Easy on the wallet, and a new lipstick can make as much of a statement as new shoes

I've been wearing a bright coral lipstick (MAC Profusion) a lot this spring, and pulling out the coral things I still have in my closet ... for some reason it's speaking to me this season.

[floodette]

GR: whoa, thanks a lot for the sweet compliment (and to manage to find the pics of those things!!). actually the trench pic is an inspiration for me (since my navy skirt is kinda looks like that in the pics, but w/ the cut more suitable for my shape, KWIM?). so thank you again

ta-ta: thank you, it is indeed satisfying and yeah, i feel ya! am currently in love with my old lipstick. it's bright orange in the tube, but a fresh coral on the lips (armanisilkno 13, which is my fave line of lipstick in the whole world)

[fashionista-ta]

^ The clutch in the trench picture looks really intriguing too ...

[The_Ida]

I found a really great article in the Danish newspaper Politiken about avoiding not knowing what to wear...or, as we call it in Denmark: Clothing crisis (another crisis ). I'll translate the main points:

• If you want to organize your clothes by seasons, start by dividing them into summer and winter. Then divide them into skirts, trousers, shirts etc., and finally sort them by colour.
• You MUST try on all your clothes. It's pointless to just hold them in front of you - if it doesn't fit, get rid of it.
• Be merciless to the contents of your closets, but be merciful to Red Cross (/2nd hand shops)
• A little goes a long way
• Sort your clothes into three sections: One that you will get rid off, one you might get rid off and one you will keep. Get rid of the first two sections, and then do it all over again with the forst section
• The more clothes you get rid off, the more clothes you can buy
• Compose outfits. You MUST try on the clothes - what looks good on the hanger, might not look good on you. Write down what you need to complete your outfits - that will be your next shopping trip.
• The clothes that you haven't gotten around to repair/alter for 6 months need to go. You would get them repaired/altered if you really loved them.
• Designer clothing from the last decade might become trendy again, but not for at least 10 years. Put them in the basement and save them for your daughter /cross-dressing son ()

Here is the link for those of you who are easily amused by funny languages: http://politiken.dk/tjek/dagligliv/t...icle685995.ece

[The_Ida]

BTW I just put all my winter clothes away (or some of them), and I organized my shoes too... Suddenly I appreciated them much more, and I realised that I do wear a lot of black, but my (summer) shoes are rather colourful



Black shoes don't really appeal to me, apparently.

[fashionista-ta]

^ It's true that if you keep your clothes fairly neutral, colorful accessories really work ...

[StellaMare]

^^ I like the opposite ...
But most of my clothes are actually neutral as well.
A 'crazy' little animal brooch on a white tee or on a coat is my favorite thing to add for some colour.

This winter I wore a spider.. like this:



my pictures

[Hebden]

StellaMare - I love that...I've always thought that quirky/fun details can add a lot to an outfit (especially if you're working with a limited number of pieces as this thread suggests).

[The_Ida]

^^Love the spider brooch! I saw an old very cool lady on the train wearing a black lace trenchcoat with a spider brooch, that was pure I can only hope to look half as fierce as her when I'm 70

[GasolineRainbow]

Designer clothing from the last decade might become trendy again, but not for at least 10 years. Put them in the basement and save them for your daughter /cross-dressing son.

Ok, that's it, I need to move to Denmark.

[The_Ida]

I must say that it is a radical-liberal newspaper, so it isn't really representative