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So, it’s been a while since I’ve done a Fashion Over 50 post. I’m not sure why. Well, I know why, I’ve been really busy and something had to give and fashion it was. But I missed it a lot. I missed the excuse to go out and buy something new every now and then. Because I had to. It was my job. So, I’m happy my job is back. To celebrate, I went out and bought two shirts today. I’m back in the game people.
Today I want to talk about purses. We love our purses don’t we ladies. It’s one of the first accessories we get as little girls. I remember filling mine with candy and a comb. The necessities of life as I knew it. I read it somewhere that you shouldn’t skimp on purses and shoes, because if you buy good quality they will last. After years and years of cheap purses, I decided to take that to heart and I bought a fairly expensive purse last year. Not crazy expensive, I’m not a tv or movie star, but expensive by my standards. And you know what? After about 9 months the strap broke. When I took it back to the store, they told me I had to take photos of it, my receipt and I think my first born child, and send it to the designers customer service. Guess who never got around to doing that?
Now that I’ve determined my purse doesn’t have to be expensive, my only checklist is that it must be cute and I must love it. See the purse above from Charming Charlie? It’s cute and I love it, check and check. So, for a fraction of the cost of my expensive purse, I have a purse I really love! It goes perfect with my outfit don’t you think? And speaking of outfits, in case you were dying to know what I was wearing, here is the breakdown. I made my shirt from a pair of vintage curtains, my jeans are some Calvin Klein boyfriend jeans, and my sandals are Bare Traps.
It’s good to be back to Fashion Over 50, though while I was away, I had a birthday and now I’m even closer to having to change it to Fashion Over 60. Yikes!
This week I am linking up with: Classy Monday | Visible Monday | Hellow Monday | Turning Heads Tuesday | Bloggers Who Inspire Me | What I Wore Wednesday | The Pleated Poppy | Fresh Fashion Forum | Throw Back Thursday | What I Wore Thursday | Thursday Fashion Files |Fashion Friday | Fun Fashion Friday | Shoe and Tell
Wonderful purse, great outfit and what a charming kitty! I think you will find 60 is just as exciting as any of the years before : >
-Patti
http://notdeadyetstyle.com
Cute and loving it is the perfect checklist! That bag is adorable! I’m also loving your top! So awesome that you made it!
Jill
Doused In Pink
That bag is so lovely!
The 2nd installment of my festival style campaign with UK-brand BOOHOO is still up at the blog – come check it out and lemme know what you think!
Happy Thursday!
Rebecca
http://www.redtagchiclosangeles.com
Nothing wrong with being over 60, I say as I head to 66. lol I am sorry you had bad luck with your more expensive purse, that sucks. I have blogged a couple of times about purses myself, I am a handbag snob, I thought I would lose this trait when I retired but not so far. Cute top and I like Bare Traps, always comfortable.
I love your purse! It’s so pretty and perfect for Summer/Spring time!
http://www.mylittlenest.org
What a cute bag! Nothing wrong with an inexpensive bag, I like to have both. Both have their uses 🙂
Oh no that is terrible about the strap to the purse, I am sorry that happened. You have a cute purse and tee in this post though. Looking good!
Thank you for linking up to “Bloggers Who Have Inspired Me”
Rachel xo
http://garaytreasures.com
So good to see you do another fashion post. Love the color of your new purse and it goes perfectly with your top!
Thank you for being a part of TBT Fashion link up and hope to see you soon!
Alice
http://www.happinessatmidlife.com