August 13, 2014
Mission #39, Day 3--Navy Joggers
A neutral approach to styling joggers on this day for Mission Week. This is, of course, the most casual way to style joggers and, in my opinion, the easiest. I did, however, have to add in this Prada bag that my mother thrifted for me that very day. Because no matter how neutral, there's always room for Prada.
This entire week I've been in Mediation Training down in Denver. It has been an awesome and informative experience. And I want to share the wealth of my knowledge with you by offering a lesson I learned in interests--a very important factor in mediating.
My instructor offered the following scenario. I want you to tell me, before reading the last paragraph, what YOU would do in this situation--just for funsies.
You are on the lookout for a new coat. You are stuck downtown and there are two department stores--Store A and Store B. You must buy your coat from one of these department stores. You go into a department Store A and find a FABULOUS coat. You love the color, you feel great in it and you think you look HOT in this coat. You walk out of the dressing room and the salesperson says . . . she's not sure the coat is for you. It's not your color and it just plainly does not look good on you.
So you go next store to Store B. You find the same coat. Even though you are discourage from Store A's rude clerk, you try the coat on anyway and find that you STILL love the coat and the way you look in it. To make things better, this time when you waltz out of the dressing room, the clerk affirms that you look FAB-U-LOUS. You look at the price tag, however, and realize that the coat in Store B is $20 more than it is at Store A.
So--do you go back to Store A to save the money--clerk be damned? Or do you spend the extra $20 to buy the coat from the store you are already at with arguably friendlier staff?
If you chose Store A then you have a substantive interest--money. If you chose Store B then you have a psychological interest--validation and acceptance as well as supporting a store with friendlier staff--as well as a procedural interest--time in not wanting to go all the way back to the other store.
Interesting huh?
Navy Joggers-Wayf from Nordstrom; Black Blouse-Kohl's; Glitter Heels-Target; Bag-Prada, thrifted and gifted; Buckle Cuff-H&M; Branch Necklace-c/o Uncommon Goods; Earrings-gifted; Sunnies-shop in mall
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Your red jacket is awesome and the wide leg sailor pants....awesome-r! I love this look.
I love thrifting. About 80 to 85% of what I own was thrifted. My sis doesn't like thrifting for all the reasons you mentioned but me, I don't mind at all for all the good reasons you've also pointed out. Friends see my wardrobe and think that I have a lot of money to throw away on clothes. I know I don't.
The good thing about thrifting here is that the clothes come from different parts of the world, mostly Asian brands and most of the quality is great.
I love thrifting. About 80 to 85% of what I own was thrifted. My sis doesn't like thrifting for all the reasons you mentioned but me, I don't mind at all for all the good reasons you've also pointed out. Friends see my wardrobe and think that I have a lot of money to throw away on clothes. I know I don't.
The good thing about thrifting here is that the clothes come from different parts of the world, mostly Asian brands and most of the quality is great.
Love the mix of masculine military vest and very feminine pink skirt!
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Serious bragging rights you've got there, Frannie! State Senator! Wow! Kudos to Conner!
Now I've seen a lovely way to style my brown skirt. Cute look.
I wish I knew suggestions to give about Kaden. I'm sorry that I don't.
Now I've seen a lovely way to style my brown skirt. Cute look.
I wish I knew suggestions to give about Kaden. I'm sorry that I don't.
How badly do I want that sweater!! I love it.... I'm now following you by email.
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Xoxo
I've been wanting a white blazer for so long. Love yours. Cute look.
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I understand its good to be responsible about spending money, but when a Giorgio Armani item is that dirt cheap you'll be needing jail to keep me from getting them. Looooove your dress; all the pockets and buttons! it's so fab with the leo shoes.
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Wow, Robin! I love this look! Fab spiked cap! Cute sandals too.
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Love your relaxed look. Acceptance of people from a different culture, ethics, sexuality, color, e.t.c is something a lot of people (myself inclusive) need to learn. I think that it's an individual thing. And is a pointer to how open-minded and humane someone truly is. I think that at first there is the shock to overcome and then if someone is open-minded they become accepting of the other person.
I must confess I did wonder about some of your work outfits, but you're lucky τ̲̅☺ have such relaxed dress code at work. I like the occasional power suit myself but on the regular I don't. Cute monochrome look. Love your necklace.
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Cute skirt. Love the look, Frannie.
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