Tag Archives: shopping mysteries

Big Black Boots

Years ago, I posed in these big black boots, aware that they looked stupid with the dress but probably thinking I was cool anyway. It was eight years ago and a whole other life. The boots are in my closet, … Continue reading

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Open-Back Boots

I was going to pose the question, “These boots would be good for ___”, but Net-a-porter has already explained it! “LD Tuttle’s open-back taupe leather boots exude directional downtown cool.” So the mystery is solved.   They are good for for … Continue reading

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Lace Peplum Shorts

I would pay $1,595 for these shorts if ___________. Jen Kao at Shopbop.

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Brand Whore

I don’t want a red leather jacket (a miracle!) but when I saw pictures of the Zac Posen for Target stuff, I thought the jacket might be worth looking at. The only reason I became interested is the name Zac … Continue reading

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Very Special Jeans

Douche Bag??   Someone has some explaining to do.

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The Wrong Color

I couldn’t help admiring this dress until I read the description. “Black and donkey coloured long-sleeved knit dress…” The attached sweater thing looks kind of mauve, doesn’t it? What color is “donkey coloured,” anyway? Many hundreds of years ago, when … Continue reading

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Why Did I buy This #2

Remember that first Why Did I Buy This? I ended up giving that item away. This time, I’m hoping to keep my purchase, however baffling, and actually wear it. I never wear frilly things or sheer things, or things with … Continue reading

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