tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post4592824102525415676..comments2024-03-09T04:17:11.014-04:00Comments on One can't get over the habit of being a little girl all at once...: My New Spring Purse!!!!!!!!WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-84968835905226964902013-02-22T06:42:48.979-04:002013-02-22T06:42:48.979-04:00HI Anonyomous - first of all - thanks so much for ...HI Anonyomous - first of all - thanks so much for your kind words and taking the time to give me some advice.<br />I must confess - it has only been in the last year or so that I have started to get into nicer purses - oh I always had a purse, but didn't really care about the brand or at times even the style per se. Can you give me a sense of the bags I would look for, or would Longchamp be in that category? It sounds like they may be almost the same price as my BR bag which was $240 on sale for $160. I am truly new to the purse game!WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-70853602795267116772013-02-22T06:37:12.587-04:002013-02-22T06:37:12.587-04:00Oh Rynetta - I forgot he was your cousin by marria...Oh Rynetta - I forgot he was your cousin by marriage - that must be a hoot at family gatherings! Thanks for the lovely comments!WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-72109409847900335452013-02-21T22:27:04.974-04:002013-02-21T22:27:04.974-04:00I love your new bag!!!! And, I also love the fact...I love your new bag!!!! And, I also love the fact that whatever was going on with my laptop has been resolved. For some reason, I couldn't comment on your wonderful blog from my computer. I am very well acquainted with the UPS man--he's my cousin by marriage, LOL! rynetta PhDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11938304407762738320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-77862935903536170922013-02-21T22:05:58.368-04:002013-02-21T22:05:58.368-04:00Ok, WMM, I've just joined the party and am alr...Ok, WMM, I've just joined the party and am already breaking the rules of disabusing you of your fantasy. Please delete if this is too much. But know it comes from a place of good intentions. You are a joy to "know" and read!<br /><br />You have said that you have $500-600 to spend. You have also said that you are cleaning out your closets of mistakes. No condemnation here; been there, done that. However, conclusion: you don't need anything, you WANT (again, no condemnation; been there, done that).<br /><br />However, if you will allow some unsolicited advice: I think you can do much better.<br /><br />You've honed it down to shoes, a dress, and a bag. I'd suggest honing it further to just shoes and a bag. You can get way more mileage and satisfaction out of these wardrobe pieces, IMHO, that you can wear several times a week, if not every day. <br /><br />If I had $500-600 to spend and your already lovely, already full wardrobe, I'd go to Tory Burch on Madison Ave. when you are in NYC and have a grand ole time. Spend a couple of hours. Get treated royally. And get yourself a pair of shoes that you will LOVE, that you will wear to death. And an experience you will not soon forget.<br /><br />And then start looking seriously at mid-priced handbags on eBay. There are plenty of people who ditch $500-$800 handbags with little or no wear, and that you can pick up for $125-$250. I think a good handbag would be more satisfying to you, with your fine taste and sense of style, than a BR one. I don't know much about your handbag cupboard, but here's how I work it on a limited budget: every 2-3 years I buy a mid-priced handbag on eBay for $125-$250. I have one for spring/summer and one for fall/winter. And I wear them to death until I get sick of them. And I know, from having made the mistake of buying cheaper (J Crew) handbags in the past, that this is more effective and cheaper in the long run, because what you get will be better made and more attractive.<br /><br />And if you don't want to do this, why not switch out the BR one for a Longchamp pliage in white with tan trim for the same price but more chic?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-70361060269211045142013-02-21T17:03:55.974-04:002013-02-21T17:03:55.974-04:00thanks FFM! That explains a lot!thanks FFM! That explains a lot!WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-17412056365282869092013-02-21T16:16:34.426-04:002013-02-21T16:16:34.426-04:00Alexis also had a post about it in January of 2012...Alexis also had a post about it in January of 2012. You can read it <a href="http://jcrewaficionada.blogspot.com/2012/01/former-jcrew-tracy-gardner-now-at-gap.html" rel="nofollow">here</a>.Melissa@AllThingsSimplifiedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06076948687302539385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-23254168753493157592013-02-21T15:41:08.362-04:002013-02-21T15:41:08.362-04:00Tracy Gardner, who used to be President of Retail ...Tracy Gardner, who used to be President of Retail and Direct channels at J.Crew hired back on with GAP Inc. last year, so that more than likely explains a lot of the positive changes that have been happening at BR, Gap, and ON lately.Melissa@AllThingsSimplifiedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06076948687302539385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-70339896412575542832013-02-21T15:40:05.876-04:002013-02-21T15:40:05.876-04:00Oh she is a dandy, our Queen!Oh she is a dandy, our Queen!WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-13964219197633106172013-02-21T15:33:47.709-04:002013-02-21T15:33:47.709-04:00Hi! I have had same feeling about BR - but this s...Hi! I have had same feeling about BR - but this spring they seem to have a spring in their step, too? I am wondering if they have a new head designer? Anyone know? Now I would love to find a lovely shift dress in a lovely liveable material in this colour way! I was downtown today running errands and stopped in local shop and tried on a gorgeous Sarah Paccini dress, but it was slightly too big for me. I am sure I will see one I love in NYC or some of the shops as they get their new items in!WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-44254913905020350422013-02-21T15:14:23.427-04:002013-02-21T15:14:23.427-04:00What an absolutely beautiful bag WMM! The color is...What an absolutely beautiful bag WMM! The color is perfect for spring and summer, not to mention the price was pretty fantastic, too. Looking forward to Miller time with the Queen! :)Melissa@AllThingsSimplifiedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06076948687302539385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-9574722880199299172013-02-21T15:06:29.503-04:002013-02-21T15:06:29.503-04:00Totally cute tale about the arrival of the very pr...Totally cute tale about the arrival of the very pretty Melina in your life. She's a keeper that's for sure. There is nothing more classic than that soft butter and white together. I am new to Banana Republic - have found it too work-y in the past - but am loving their new stuff and just schnagged the bottle green silk top and Hampton pant - the prices are great tooAbout Last Weekendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04716571630418078937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-33395355428012169062013-02-21T14:52:59.290-04:002013-02-21T14:52:59.290-04:00No - he definitely had on pants! Good catch!No - he definitely had on pants! Good catch!WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-69724478874531406172013-02-21T14:05:47.849-04:002013-02-21T14:05:47.849-04:00Cute purse! Glad you like it. A pair of nude shoes...Cute purse! Glad you like it. A pair of nude shoes in a similar colour as the accent on the bag will do nicely.<br /><br />I'm thinking the UPS man was not wearing shorts at this time of year in the Maritimes... ;)Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05184724930345348154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-25983765842956363682013-02-21T13:56:10.541-04:002013-02-21T13:56:10.541-04:00I just noticed "new bad"! Must be Freudi...I just noticed "new bad"! Must be Freudian slip, lolajchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15697200294387151584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-47763349014857500112013-02-21T13:37:15.169-04:002013-02-21T13:37:15.169-04:00Are you absolutely certain you want "matching...Are you absolutely certain you want "matching" shoes? It can be so much chicer to have coordinating shoes. Matchy, matchy walks the line with old lady sometimes. In black it's a different story than oyster or other standout colours. <br />I use a damp wash cloth as well to clean my leathers. <br />Looking forward to the Queen!!<br />JenniferJenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04723360304687997220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-73038582334243175032013-02-21T13:31:48.061-04:002013-02-21T13:31:48.061-04:00My UPS "man" is a woman. Not so much fun...My UPS "man" is a woman. Not so much fun. Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04723360304687997220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-14681202590025561522013-02-21T12:06:56.321-04:002013-02-21T12:06:56.321-04:00I was back and Tory Burch's site and think tha...I was back and Tory Burch's site and think that I will definitely benefit from a visit there! :-)WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-8267284749201110402013-02-21T11:45:00.966-04:002013-02-21T11:45:00.966-04:00Thanks Knityarns - a keeper for sure. You know, I...Thanks Knityarns - a keeper for sure. You know, I think I have a pair of matching Michael Kors driving shoes in this light pebbled leather from last year as well! Just thought of this!WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-50429652758563908692013-02-21T11:40:04.309-04:002013-02-21T11:40:04.309-04:00I love the bag. Smart move waiting till April to ...I love the bag. Smart move waiting till April to use it, as Banana Republic always has big sales, with additional percents off. YOu might find it in NYC, or have it sent to your hotel from another store if that is the case. I had a white Dooney and Bourke pebbled leather bag for years, and it held up beautifully. They really coat that leather. I agree with Ema about the TB shoes, and I think a soft bronze metallic would be pretty in a shoe. However, I think that bag will go with any shoe, it is so versatile. Enjoy it!Pat Olskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08122299121164106652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-37665149713853395832013-02-21T11:36:23.341-04:002013-02-21T11:36:23.341-04:00Kathy - I felt like little Ronny Howard in The Mus...Kathy - I felt like little Ronny Howard in The Music Man: "Oh The Wells Fargo Man is a-coming into town, oh please let it be for me!!!"WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-14679189856538019282013-02-21T11:35:19.594-04:002013-02-21T11:35:19.594-04:00Oh I love Carrera marble... Okay - I am changing t...Oh I love Carrera marble... Okay - I am changing the name! WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-47954865765971746532013-02-21T11:15:24.909-04:002013-02-21T11:15:24.909-04:00BB - love that your UPS man has such a personal re...BB - love that your UPS man has such a personal relationship with you and your family and makes the whole experience that much more positive!WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-87038706437692667282013-02-21T11:14:37.112-04:002013-02-21T11:14:37.112-04:00Hi Patricia - I like no logo too, but to be honest...Hi Patricia - I like no logo too, but to be honest, around here, people don't even know what logos are - this is the place where fashion comes to dieWendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-50040981887217560932013-02-21T11:13:24.113-04:002013-02-21T11:13:24.113-04:00I will NEVER tell Anthro blogger. SInce I have to...I will NEVER tell Anthro blogger. SInce I have to account to the old man (and he to I) it has strengthened my resolve, sigh. I think if the UPS man had been Mike Tyson I would have still been all over him!WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-26738425735275702212013-02-21T11:12:07.132-04:002013-02-21T11:12:07.132-04:00That one was DD's Pride and Predjudice. I als...That one was DD's Pride and Predjudice. I also bought myself a Tale of Two Cities, which is one of my all-time favourite books!WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.com