Deadly Fashion Sin

The seven deadliest fashion sins:
No. 6 - Settling

Compromising your desires can be a crushing blow to your spirit. You know how you go to the store to buy a white blouse and instead of buying the one you love, you settle for the one that's OK, will do in a pinch, kinda works? Settling for something ends up feeling like undigested oatmeal sitting at the bottom of your stomach. Don' settle for an OK pant when a fantastic one is just another rack or store over from where you're standing.


- Brenda's Bible: Escape Fashion Hell and Experience Heaven Every Time You Get Dressed

Never leave what you love...

I am an avid thrift store shopper. I visited one the other day and saw a gorgeous vintage olive boucle coat with a fur collar and cropped sleeves. GORGEOUS! But it was $19.96...and I am not cheap, but I have the same coat at home in black and got it for $5.50. So I left it there thinking the very next day, I'd be able to snag it at 20% off. NOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I went back the next day, less than 12 business hours later and MY COAT was gone!

The Moral:
Never leave what you love at the thrift, it may not be there tomorrow.

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Fashion Facts - Stine Heilmann

In 1994-95, Stine Heilmann created the "Botanic Couture" Collection that transformed vegetables and flowers into fantasy footwear.



If you would like to learn more about Stine Heilmann, please visit http://www.stineheilmann.dk/

Score - Boutique 58 Juliet Pump

OK, this had to be the best weekend of my life. I scored 8 tops, 4 pair of shoes and 3 pair of pants - all for under $150. Here is my favorite purchase.



If you must have this posh pump in your own collection, visit http://www.piperlime.com/.

Shopaholic Fun Facts - 5.5 Carat Diamond

Nicole Richie bought Lindsay Lohan a 5.5 carat diamond right-hand ring for her 19th birthday. The ring is by Sol Rafael and is worth $20,000.

Fashion Facts - Capri Pants

Emilio Pucci, a fashion designer of the 1950's, was on the Isle of Capri when he spied a woman in tight, calf length pants. Thus, the Capri pant was born. One of its biggest fans was Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.

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Paper or Plastic

For years, I have suffered through the hard decision of paper or plastic. OK, maybe not YEARS, but I have been grocery shopping on my own for a few...BUT back to the point. For years, I have decided based on the environment, my comfort level and whether I would be charged an extra few pennies for one! And the truth is, I never really wanted either! Plastic bags are light, comfortable to carry and easy to store. Paper bags are sturdy and better for the environment. BUT what if I want to carry my frozen pizza and Cherry Coke home in a leopard shopper with red patent leather handles? Where's that option?!

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