1. A massive, so-big-you-look-kind-of-homeless, wrap-around-you-three-times trench coat in the perfect shade of tobacco brown.
2. A plain black swimsuit with thin straps, low scoop back and a high leg.
4. The perfect hat
5. An oversized smock dress, long-ish, like maybe calf length, with pockets and a boat neck in a nice neutral brown colour.
It's not often that I reflect on my shopping list before I've actually purchased anything, but there are few things I wanted to mull over. Firstly, I read this article on Into the Gloss by ex-WWD writer and current Into the Gloss Associate Editor Alessandra Codinha defending her decision to wear one-piece swimsuits. As a fan of the one-piece myself I have to agree with everything that she says. I am reasonably self-confident in my body, flaws and all, and that really has nothing to do with my love for the figure-hugging, full-coverage maillot. For me it is always - has always - been about glamour. I love that streamlined silhouette of a black one-piece, the kind of classic, no-nonsense sensuality of someone who knows who they are. Someone like Elizabeth Taylor, or Bo Derek, or even Farrah Fawcett with all those blown-out curls and that million-dollar Playboy smile. I haven't changed my desire to get a one-piece swimsuit, in fact, quite the contrary. Reading this article has only made me want one even more.
Secondly, I think I'm re-thinking my desire for a backpack. I still like them objectively, and I still think that if the right one comes along (probably vintage) then I would snap it up without hesitation, but at the moment a different kind of bag is holding court over my imagination. The Coach Legacy Duffle - I think in navy blue!! The colour is so rich and intense, and I think it would look beautiful against the neutral shades of brown and khaki in my wardrobe - is the one. As I mused recently, it would make the most perfect travel bag, just the right size for everyday. The only problem - as far as bags go I've got a pretty complete collection. I don't really need another bag. So I'm going to cross off the backpack and add the Coach bag, and also sell a few of my existing bags in order to make room for another. One in, one out. That's only fair!
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11 comments:
I love the way that you contemplate your purchases, each one being considered and thought out. I really need to start following a similar ethos but I always get so excited by something beautiful and feel like I have to have it. I love the idea of a one piece swimsuit, but ironically am self conscious of how it may look, finding swimsuits to be among one of the things I hate buying the most (the one I wear is about 6 years old... goes to show you!).
I also love that you've changed your choice in bag. That Coach one is divine :) One in one out is pretty fair - about the same kind of rule that i try to apply to my own wardrobe
So.. if you ever want a hand finding that perfect black swimsuit.. hit up your friend who works in a swimwear store!!
And I am in complete love with that bag. It's a must have. The end.
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I hope you find the perfect maillot...I thought I did when I spotted a black strapless one, very clean and simple, at Seafolly but then it was sold out in my size! I don't like halters and I don't like racer or cross backs (bad tan lines) so it's such a pain looking for the ideal one piece.
I like the look of the Coach legacy bag you like, but my mum has a red Coach bag where the colour faded really dramatically over the years so I'm quite put off by their quality, but this might be less of a problem if you're getting the tan one.
I was at Celine, almost lost it and bought the new Phantom Cabas tote in navy, it was stunning. Have you seen it?!
Jamie Lee - It's not easy, that's for sure, but it does help to clarify down my erratic thought process, and I have noticed that it has curbed dramatically, if not eradicated completely, high-street impulse purchasing. One thing that helps there is just to physically NOT go into stores haha, but it also helps to have a clear idea in mind so that, you know, if I'm in Zara I don't just buy 10 things at random haha!!! Swimsuits are hard though... My swimsuit has been around for 8 years, so I feel your plain. I definitely need to revisit it and get a new one, but it's not easy. the search continues!
Chloe - Yes my dear, I definitely will! Where are you working at the moment? xxx
Lin - It's SO HARD. I am like you, I want a scoop low back (for tan lines), cut high on the leg, fitted through the body and low-cut (but not too low cut) at the front. The Eres ones are ideal but are also $600 which is just crazy, I think, for swimwear. I want something super simple with curved lines.
Re - the coach bag.. I think I might be leaning towards the navy, actually. I like the tan but I wear so much brown I think that a tan bag might be an issue.. I know exactly the tote you mean! We have it in at work at the moment - oh my goodness it's wonderful.. AND it fits over your arm which has always been the biggest issue with the traditional cabas... So hard!!
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This looks very timeless and pretty.
/Avy
http://mymotherfuckedmickjagger.blogspot.com
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but to play devil's advocate i bought my first post-highschool backpack from topshop a few months ago - a black leather little rucksack and it has been a savior for uni and travel! no more sore shoulder and now totally hands free, which definitely comes in handy when juggling drink and food and camera and everything else constantly that goes constantly in and out of ones hands! i would still keep it on the shortlist, it might the dark horse :)
Soph
It's so unusual, looks gorgeous on you! Xx
love this post. i've got a similar wardrobe post in the works too. AND as for the coach duffle, also definitely check out vintage - there are so many awesome old school Coach bags around still from the 70s and 80s :)
Ohhh I've been craving a coach bucket/hobo bag too ever since watching When Harry Met Sally a couple of months ago. I'm almost willing to bet that that's what you she's slinging around when she goes to get the christmas tree!
Have you looked at the leather duffle from Baggu? It's a great contender for your list, comes in tan and black, but still has that simple craftsmanship :)
http://baggubag.com/#/Enlarge/DRAWSTRING+PURSE/Black/
They are so hard to come by! Love the Eres ones but would have to take out a mortgage to afford one! Toast have done some great cuts in the past.
http://herribbonsandherbows.blogspot.co.uk/
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