tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369717206174670865.post6550927361239548578..comments2023-10-26T06:50:27.261-07:00Comments on Simple Lovely: Wednesday – What I Bought (And What I’d Like To…)Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369717206174670865.post-75605025431886534672009-05-12T11:41:00.000-07:002009-05-12T11:41:00.000-07:00I bought the "Lost Crafts" book for my stepfather ...I bought the "Lost Crafts" book for my stepfather for Christmas...it's fabulous!mary s.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01625251086098997015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369717206174670865.post-68109344432610978632009-05-07T14:33:00.000-07:002009-05-07T14:33:00.000-07:00Oh, I adore that pillow! I think that is one item ...Oh, I adore that pillow! I think that is one item I could not have resisted. Also, would love to have a "french" closet too! Always nice to have something to work towards:)Blair Friedemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00740270424942420476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369717206174670865.post-39895733789341055972009-05-07T10:38:00.000-07:002009-05-07T10:38:00.000-07:00ah, i too perscribe to the "french closet" theory....ah, i too perscribe to the "french closet" theory. classics. that is my style and i love being able to not worry about the shifting trends so much as buying well made clothes that fit me :) love your blog, btw!Dani @ Weddings Freshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13288684334466994465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369717206174670865.post-86461272061848171832009-05-07T08:05:00.000-07:002009-05-07T08:05:00.000-07:00I am also trying to stop buying the disposable clo...I am also trying to stop buying the disposable clothes from Target. It is reallllly hard though. <br /><br />I love that pillow!!!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17852281425893274832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369717206174670865.post-41298638854013919242009-05-07T05:57:00.000-07:002009-05-07T05:57:00.000-07:00I love your thoughts on the french closet.I love your thoughts on the french closet.paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09732549311548601111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369717206174670865.post-29470219984659362572009-05-07T03:33:00.000-07:002009-05-07T03:33:00.000-07:00Love it, inspired to make mine too!Love it, inspired to make mine too!Slices of Beauty...https://www.blogger.com/profile/03064009884069198261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369717206174670865.post-11354525337656527442009-05-06T21:51:00.000-07:002009-05-06T21:51:00.000-07:00Love the wishlist! Gotta make one of my own!
Bet...Love the wishlist! Gotta make one of my own!<br /><br />BetsyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369717206174670865.post-48569860819279349012009-05-06T21:04:00.000-07:002009-05-06T21:04:00.000-07:00Great choices! I especially love that Lost Crafts ...Great choices! I especially love that Lost Crafts Book. I need to check it out.Rachel Folletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10474442670813981169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369717206174670865.post-41109145214198985832009-05-06T20:31:00.000-07:002009-05-06T20:31:00.000-07:00i'm totally with you on the disposable closet vs. ...i'm totally with you on the disposable closet vs. the 'french' closet. for trendier pieces i stick to forever21, knowing i will love them for a season, but jeans and such are worth the splurge! i say invest in good basics, but switch up the accessories. just like i design a room! neutral palettes, change out the pillows. done and done ;)cassandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03012231109141210455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369717206174670865.post-7380736701379252172009-05-06T16:29:00.000-07:002009-05-06T16:29:00.000-07:00Great picks from urban. Always a fun store to won...Great picks from urban. Always a fun store to wonder around and to get unique pieces.<br /><br />I totally agree about Target spending. I want to get the good and timeless pieces for my wardrobe. But it is seems to be easier said than done. Good luck to us!i am pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07679910138231076460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369717206174670865.post-23627714879581873802009-05-06T13:10:00.000-07:002009-05-06T13:10:00.000-07:00Urban outfitters is a great place to shop! I love...Urban outfitters is a great place to shop! I love their stuff. <br /><br />It's hard to find good clothes these days. Especially ones that last and aren't so thin or cheap.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369717206174670865.post-1865280785567597022009-05-06T12:19:00.000-07:002009-05-06T12:19:00.000-07:00a couple of years ago, i was trying on the 'french...a couple of years ago, i was trying on the 'french closet' theory. i thought, "ok, if i spend more on clothes, they will be well-made and last longer." alas, no. almost everything i purchased fell apart just as quickly as the target clothes. now, i just try to buy less, buy items that suit my style (not trends), and fit well...it doesn't matter whether they come from some fancy pants place or my beloved target. :DAnihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01365032844616050727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369717206174670865.post-66984878899823812622009-05-06T12:03:00.000-07:002009-05-06T12:03:00.000-07:00right there with you on the disposable thing. whe...right there with you on the disposable thing. where is that middle ground?? i end up spending all my $ on the trendy quick fix and never have anything saved for the investment pieces!?Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14689468930079726792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369717206174670865.post-30479392574635998332009-05-06T11:12:00.000-07:002009-05-06T11:12:00.000-07:00i totally agree on the target dilema. i actually ...i totally agree on the target dilema. i actually try to avoid the clothing area for fear that I will completely cave and buy something!mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00406515914427790210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369717206174670865.post-89390889098401233932009-05-06T10:45:00.000-07:002009-05-06T10:45:00.000-07:00I never picked up the Target clothes shopping habi...I never picked up the Target clothes shopping habit (not to sound snotty) because I could never justify paying their full retail price. I could save my money and buy something on sale at Anthropologie or the like. <br /><br />I'm currently trying to give up on Old Navy, which is only a fraction of a step above Target.Prettylittlemesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08979347652205087900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369717206174670865.post-56053916536580659792009-05-06T10:44:00.000-07:002009-05-06T10:44:00.000-07:00what is that super cool lost crafts book?? i might...what is that super cool lost crafts book?? i might need to investigate that further. <br /><br />perhaps a trip to UO is in order at lunch. Very dangerous having UO 1/2 a block from my office. especially when blogging friends entice me with their wares.kristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12291233186222706297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369717206174670865.post-73388807164818881042009-05-06T10:18:00.000-07:002009-05-06T10:18:00.000-07:00I'm trying to drop Target as well, but it's so muc...I'm trying to drop Target as well, but it's so much harder than it should be! <br />If you keep on with your sewing classes, you could be whipping up little tunics on your own - that's my new goal.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10211797571405802312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369717206174670865.post-47416389832067606382009-05-06T10:15:00.000-07:002009-05-06T10:15:00.000-07:00urban has some seriously great finds lately... i b...urban has some seriously great finds lately... i bought my wedding shoes there! <br /><br />i too am trying to wean myself from target (and forver 21) purchases... i'm especially prone to buying sundresses. i have a closet full! <br /><br />quality over quantity seems to be the message these days.iheartkiwihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16826856044690823004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369717206174670865.post-40855297190955512802009-05-06T09:59:00.000-07:002009-05-06T09:59:00.000-07:00so...my main motivation for not buying clothes fro...so...my main motivation for not buying clothes from target is my desire to move away from disposable clothes. My ultimate goal is to have a "French" closet...far fewer clothes, but nicer, better made, longer lasting, more special.<br /><br />That said, it's HARD...Target has cute clothes, they're cheap, a quick fix...and if it's something "trendy", I don't want to spend a lot on it.<br /><br />So there's a middle ground I'm sure...I just have to find it.<br /><br />And yes...Miss Aimee and I have at least 5 of the exact same shirts from Target that we both bought unwittingly!Joslynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02355764179533604630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369717206174670865.post-43193071507705609192009-05-06T09:54:00.000-07:002009-05-06T09:54:00.000-07:00target...its practical...cheap..but not made well ...target...its practical...cheap..but not made well and everyone wears the same things. Ha! like us. I am laughing. i think basics are okay from there always...just not the wow of the outfit.Miss | Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18440660972876904367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369717206174670865.post-39725066087893360412009-05-06T09:43:00.000-07:002009-05-06T09:43:00.000-07:00U.O. has some incredible finds. i love their sele...U.O. has some incredible finds. i love their selection of random bits and bobs! I would love to see the dresses you bought, I'm positive they'll both be wonderful and look smashing on you!Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06491911183161802394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369717206174670865.post-72155538727174363032009-05-06T09:29:00.000-07:002009-05-06T09:29:00.000-07:00When I was getting dressed this morning I passed o...When I was getting dressed this morning I passed over an ill-fitting shirt from Target and said the same thing to myself.<br /><br />That book has such a pretty cover.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06107874472168573211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369717206174670865.post-48102665450071504952009-05-06T09:15:00.000-07:002009-05-06T09:15:00.000-07:00Those are awesome. Any particular reason you're c...Those are awesome. Any particular reason you're cracking down on Target spending?Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795842371410667442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369717206174670865.post-58808595711085160772009-05-06T09:09:00.000-07:002009-05-06T09:09:00.000-07:00Wow, what beautiful choices from UO. They really d...Wow, what beautiful choices from UO. They really do have great stuff lately. <br /><br />I buy a lot of clothes from Target-mainly because it is a minute away from my house and I go there at least once a week. Those impulse buys get me every time.Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13225151564475564742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369717206174670865.post-85392789182823455772009-05-06T08:53:00.000-07:002009-05-06T08:53:00.000-07:00I'm really trying to stop buying close from Target...I'm really trying to stop buying close from Target too. Why for you? For me it's that usually they are impulse buys and also they just don't hold up.Sarah Bradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05547404709609081886noreply@blogger.com