the short list
I thought perhaps it was a good time to bring back the "what I bought so far in 2014" exercise, since losing track of what I buy makes me dangerously deluded about how much I shop.
A summary -
Sensible classic purchased for work trip:
Beige trench coat from A.P.C. (second hand)
On sale and too good to pass up:
Dusty pink suede oxfords by Margaret Howell
Navy and green shirtdress by MHL
Camel leather ankle boots from Hope
Because I should rock a crop top before I'm past 30:
Tropical print cropped top and skirt from Zara
How did I manage without these:
Navy knee-length shorts from Uniqlo
White and navy striped cotton short-sleeved tee from Muji
White cotton t-shirts from Uniqlo (x2)
Navy midi-length dress from Uniqlo
Grey cotton high-tops from Bensimon
I worked hard, dammit:
Celine Trio in burgundy leather
Psyching myself up for my holiday:
Jade green sunglasses from Massimo Dutti
Pretending I'm still on holiday (also, 40% off sale items sounded so good):
Seersucker one-piece swimsuit from J Crew
Cute but I think I'll give it to my mum (again, those promo codes):
Navy cotton blouse with sleeve cutouts from J Crew
So, what can we take away from this?
1) I love sales
2) I shop when I am stressed or tired to reward myself
3) I still occasionally can't help buying things for fun
4) Basics rock. Also, they tend to fall apart all at once and need to be replaced in bulk
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- Lilah
I'm a sucker for a sale too - been trying to buy most of my items this year that way, rather than pouncing on it the moment it hits the shops.
My big splurges this year have been bags - I picked up the Mansur Gavriel bucket in brandy leather, which is a great summer bag, and the Lotuff zipper satchel in hunter green, which is just perfect. I also picked up a few pieces of gold jewelry - mostly rings. As time passes, I am less wedded to a list. At this point, I need very little so most purchases fall into the "it's gorgeous, I gotta have it" category. The more I think about a purchase the less it belongs in my closet - that's pretty much my credo now.
hannah-rose: that's what we think...
jocy: the truth can be brutal
lilah: been lazy about pictures on the blog - it's a lot of stuff to photograph! i have posted some of these on my instagram though
pret a porter p, maja, sue: it's very dangerous!
kali: only one proved unsuitable but i can't say the rest were necessary...
jamie-lee: feels like most things make it to sales these days, even classic things.
ammu: they are rather less wonderful to keep clean. I love them and wished i bought a second pair in cream! kicking myself.
I get what you mean about "it's gorgeous gotta have it!" - I don't actually "need" much these days, except more undies and replacing the white t-shirts from time to time, so I know it's mostly about whether something it's worth indulging.
jessica: I wished I bought the Trio years ago - compared it with my sister's from two years ago and hers seems sturdier. It's still very beautiful but I am a tad disappointed.
I have gone overboard with Vanessa Bruno blouses.. they are too lovely to resist and I am officially broke!