I Don't Like The Alaia Le Teckel Bag
Or Spending Money on Trends that Fade
I might be the only person who doesn’t care about the viral Alaia Le Teckel Bag. It looks like a knife carrier bag that chefs use. I cannot and will not get behind this trend. The Row’s Margaux bag is a big deal (and being discontinued by the way so the secondhand market is about to surge), but I will never spend that much on a bag unless it’s a classic Hermes Kelly (ONE DAY. Also I do not like the Birkin and find it impractical). Would I accept the Margaux if someone gave it to me? DUH. But If someone gave me the Alaia Le Teckel bag, I would sell it. I’m not a huge fan of bags that are too trendy and a million people have, because how do you know whose bag is whose at a party? For me, trendy bags have a time and place, but spending money on them ain’t it. Trends are inherently fleeting, so you just don’t get the same use out of a trend as you do a classic. Is someone really going to get a ton of use out of these Miu Miu shoes that offend me. NOPE.
Personally, I take a more classic approach to fashion. I like things I can wear over and over again and feel good in. Hence, why I love black. I find it chic and versatile. But I also really love a POP of something. Particularly animal print. I think animal print is a neutral by the way. I love this kids leopard jacket, someone please get it! And I love these leopard platform heels. And I also really love Pucci. And Etro. So funky and fun!
Here are some of my favorite animal print finds…
1. Bohemia Leopard Brown Sweater 2. Drew Cardigan 3. Panthera Teddy Coat 4. Almond Milk Printed Canvas Midi Jacket 5. Mortimer Cross-Body Bag 6. Fleurine Scallop Jumper 7. Ailsa Block Heel Slingbacks 8. Faux Fur Animal Print Coat 9. Gina Jumper 10. The Penny 11. Printed Leather Mini Pouch 12. Rowani Lamb Leather Jacket 13. Jumbo Leopard Noor Pochette
I’m working on expanding my costume jewelry game. I’m a big gold jewelry girl, but I need some trendier earrings aka not the same price point as gold. These studs are great and I love these interesting hoops.
Here are some fun jewelry finds…
14. Petite Bold Teardrop Hoop Earrings 15. 14k Gold Bold Ball Studs (great every day classic) 16. The Magda Earrings 17. Mary Gold Tone Teardrop Chunky Hoop Earrings 18. 14K Gold Bold Hoop Earrings (great price) 19. Astrology Brooch (fun!) 20. Cognac Diamond Pave T-Bar Pendant (a dream) 21. 14k Gold Wide Huggies 22. Horizon Eye Pendant (another dream) 23. Green Sapphire Baguette Stud (fun classic) 24. Valentina (ASPIRATIONAL) 25. Benjie Earrings 26. The Camille Earrings 27. Sculptural Heart Stud Earrings
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Current Obsessions
-This article about ghosting.
-I’m obsessed with this Cotswolds cottage. So dreamy! The upstairs lime wash finish is to die.
-Ulla Johnson is an ode to artist Lee Krasner.
-I’m very intrigued by Create Academy’s Interior Design courses taught by some of the best designers in the world!
-I’m OBSESSED with Ceara Donnelley’s Manhattan apartment. It has amazing European vibes!
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