Friday, 15 June 2012

Summer chic

I'm so happy I managed to post again. Due to technical problems (my camera is broken) as well as real life issues(elections) I was not able to post.
Those of you who visit my blog for sometime know that I swing from low cost thrifted versatility to few expensive quality  items. Until now I've managed the first part pretty good but the second part still is elusive.
So once again I've made the decision to save for sometime to be able to buy one or two expensive and great quality items per year.
I know I may go between two extremes but what would you choose?


Summer chic


9 comments:

  1. I love this look! The blue shoes are beautiful and I love the top...very chic look!

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  2. All so gorgeous, Angie - I think I would splurge on the Marni lace top.

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  3. I would saved my money for one expensive thing. Cute look

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  4. I would love that handbag. It's so versatile and gorgeous!!!

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  5. oooooh, that is one swanky look! that lace is to die for (i've been lusting for a lace tank or straight skirt for years) and love the textures playing up the orange against blue. Sweet!

    i'll go for the splurge any time. To me, one or two really high quality pieces in a look adds so much and takes your style to another level. That said, it's possible to find luxe pieces for very little money (my$300 DKNY stud and grommet belt was thrifted for 8 bucks). i have a gorgeous coach leather handbag as well as two italian leather bags - all were gifts. Doing your research when shopping, looking for coupons and waiting for sales can help bring the price down significantly. So can learning how to recognize quality pieces separately from 'brand names' and learning to sew.

    As far as your own particular journey, i think that focusing on thrifting to begin makes a lot of sense! that way you can explore your style without blowing a lot of money. It takes time to figure our your style, your own core pieces, what you thought you'd love and wear forever vs. what you actually do. One or two years would be the absolute minimum time i think it would take for most anyone to figure that out.

    Then, when you save up and splurge you have much more confidence and can make better choices. Splurging is so fun to daydream about :) take care angie, steph

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  6. Just found your blog by accident and since I don't believe in coincidences I had to leave a note.

    Love the look you created, but also love your style I saw in other posts.

    Feel free to drop by my blog.
    http://searchingtheinnerme.blogspot.pt/

    xoxo

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  7. It's just so good to HEAR from you again. I had figured that the elections might be interfering with your blogging. Fingers crossed that all goes well tomorrow.

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  8. You can never go wrong with the hermes bag. That will be timelessly chic forever!

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  9. I'd save my pennies for that silk scarf. You'll use it a lot more than a blouse or a skirt and it's timeless. I have a small collection of vintage ones that I rotate.

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