my thoughts on the new Boden line
I've been watching some spots of Full Frontal Fashion, which is fun but not alway easy as several of the commentators remind me of Pekingese dogs and make me crazy, and I feel the need to point out several important looks for Fall 08. Apparently it's all about:
short high heeled boots
gray tights
longer hemlines
full skirts
waists
I'll keep you posted but, aside from the boots and tights, I'm ready.
In the meantime, I was on the phone the other day with Susie and she was debating some items from the Boden catalogue.
We discussed this dress. I think this dress would be lovely on someone taller than me, with firm upper arms and a smooshy mid-section. Not that I was talking about anyone in particular. I don't think Susie is smooshy anywhere at all, I am merely saying that this appears to be a flattering dress. But I'll shut up about it now as I seem to be digging a hole.
I'm pretty sure this bag is less than $200 - which I think, if one is considering an expensive bag, could be a worthwhile investment. I do purchase $16.00 bags at Target too, though - but, I'm sorry to report, I have never seen a decent bag at a thrift shop. I'm just putting this one out there. Nice bag. Let's move on.
We both love this skirt. I have concerns about the quality - but I still like it a lot. But I like it in beige.
I don't have a lot of blue. Also, I'd like WENDY to take note of this skirt as Susie and I decided that she should make one for each of us.
I could never wear this top.
I'd fall over.
Sort of a meh dress. BUT THE NEWSPAPER! I LOVE THE NEWSPAPER.
See? This is what I"m talking about with the Boden. If I'm paying $78 for a sweater (AND I'M NOT) then I don't think you should be able to SEE THROUGH IT.
This is the kind of dress that I THINK I'll like and look good in. In truth it is the kind of dress that makes me look short and fat and round.
LOOK! HALF A SWEATER!
Don't waste my time.
Do you know what this model is saying?
She's saying: OH! THIS NIGHTDRESS IS $38.00.
I'm done.
I don't have a nightdress/pajamas/lingerie and I'm not starting my collection at Boden. And lingerie is definitely a thrift shop no-no.
I need underwear too. TMI?
I'm thinking I may have to go to Steve and Barry's, where nothing is more than $25.
And even that's not happening as I put the espresso pot in the dishwasher last night.
If you don't know what that means, just remember never to do it.
If you do, take pity on me. It just looked so grotty that I completely forgot that it is the cardinal sin of Italian kitchens.
Never mind. I made myself roll coins and buy a new one.
(Note to Paola: DO NOT EVEN TELL ME HOW CHEAP THEY ARE THERE. I DON'T WANT TO KNOW.)
I'm hoping my continual sneezing is due to allergies, and I plan on living in a world of denial until at least Thursday.
That's it for now.
short high heeled boots
gray tights
longer hemlines
full skirts
waists
I'll keep you posted but, aside from the boots and tights, I'm ready.
In the meantime, I was on the phone the other day with Susie and she was debating some items from the Boden catalogue.
We discussed this dress. I think this dress would be lovely on someone taller than me, with firm upper arms and a smooshy mid-section. Not that I was talking about anyone in particular. I don't think Susie is smooshy anywhere at all, I am merely saying that this appears to be a flattering dress. But I'll shut up about it now as I seem to be digging a hole.
I'm pretty sure this bag is less than $200 - which I think, if one is considering an expensive bag, could be a worthwhile investment. I do purchase $16.00 bags at Target too, though - but, I'm sorry to report, I have never seen a decent bag at a thrift shop. I'm just putting this one out there. Nice bag. Let's move on.
We both love this skirt. I have concerns about the quality - but I still like it a lot. But I like it in beige.
I don't have a lot of blue. Also, I'd like WENDY to take note of this skirt as Susie and I decided that she should make one for each of us.
I could never wear this top.
I'd fall over.
Sort of a meh dress. BUT THE NEWSPAPER! I LOVE THE NEWSPAPER.
See? This is what I"m talking about with the Boden. If I'm paying $78 for a sweater (AND I'M NOT) then I don't think you should be able to SEE THROUGH IT.
This is the kind of dress that I THINK I'll like and look good in. In truth it is the kind of dress that makes me look short and fat and round.
LOOK! HALF A SWEATER!
Don't waste my time.
Do you know what this model is saying?
She's saying: OH! THIS NIGHTDRESS IS $38.00.
I'm done.
I don't have a nightdress/pajamas/lingerie and I'm not starting my collection at Boden. And lingerie is definitely a thrift shop no-no.
I need underwear too. TMI?
I'm thinking I may have to go to Steve and Barry's, where nothing is more than $25.
And even that's not happening as I put the espresso pot in the dishwasher last night.
If you don't know what that means, just remember never to do it.
If you do, take pity on me. It just looked so grotty that I completely forgot that it is the cardinal sin of Italian kitchens.
Never mind. I made myself roll coins and buy a new one.
(Note to Paola: DO NOT EVEN TELL ME HOW CHEAP THEY ARE THERE. I DON'T WANT TO KNOW.)
I'm hoping my continual sneezing is due to allergies, and I plan on living in a world of denial until at least Thursday.
That's it for now.
Comments
Where was I yesterday, huh?!
As for myself, I've bought a couple of things from Boden, but the quality has been hit or miss. Also, I'm not much of a florals kind of person, nor am I tall and thin, so a lot of the stuff just doesn't look great on me.
For purses in fun colors, I'm a big fan of Target, because they're good for a year or two and then they go to my girls for playing dress up.
While we're in London in April -- and you know I just love saying that -- I'm going to pop into a Boden store and check things out in person.
The red one keeps following Sorority Girl back to college. I got to borrow it over winter break.
You know me too well, my first though when I saw that circle skirt was, "I wonder if I could make that?" (I'm partial to the blue with my green in the circles - it'd go with my clogs.)
Target has some cute skirts on clearance right now. I just picked up a beige one with some brown, pink twill tape, and coral applique stripes on the bottom. $9.99.
Since I've already written too much here, I like that newspaper dress. A lot. However, I'm taking Badger's comments under advisement.
And the clothes? Puleese! It's all about what makes you feel good, isn't it? Lot's of soft, comfortable, machine-washable cotton!
And if you need new "delicates," splurge a bit and go check out Victoria's Secret.
I recently donated some nice leather purses as well, so who knows, somebody will find a small black Coach and various others soon. Although, they'll probably be overpriced, knowing how our thrift stores have hiked prices to ridiculous levels.
Sorry about the expresso pot. I've done the same thing with metals and I know how worrisome the finish gets after one measly mistaken trip in the dishwasher.
"If I'm paying $78 for a sweater (AND I'M NOT) then I don't think you should be able to SEE THROUGH IT." and "LOOK! HALF A SWEATER!
Don't waste my time." Oh Lord. If I couldn't control my bladder, I'd surely need diapers after those two.
(Just realizing that last sentence sounds kind of weird. Meh)
-Whitney
I mean besides the fact that they are SUPER expensive... what do you think of the new spring stuff?