tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post153774638376075926..comments2024-01-06T05:44:45.740-08:00Comments on The Secondhand Years: New broomCurtisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10362184504889147455noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-50823358625397615722013-09-15T00:12:51.271-07:002013-09-15T00:12:51.271-07:00Nice dress. I must admit I try to cull my wardrobe...Nice dress. I must admit I try to cull my wardrobe, but I feel the minute I get rid of something, I'll need it!bonsaimumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07684530085331629758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-38371382274977295362013-09-10T02:18:20.602-07:002013-09-10T02:18:20.602-07:00I'm a spectacular chucker-outer! I love cullin...I'm a spectacular chucker-outer! I love culling and making space for MORE CRAP!!! <br /><br />Love that denim dress - it's perfect on you and I agree, it will be trans-seasonal. Is that a word? <br /><br />Also agree with the pants and the skirt - they are okaaaay, but not amazing. And Vix's Law says: <br /><br />'IF IT DOESN'T MAKE YOU FEEL FABULOUS, GET RID OF IT!' <br /><br />Best bit of style advice I have ever heard! <br /><br />Love yer gorgeous wicked red head, <br /><br />Sarah xxxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16235255775524330362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-32804499340198847052013-09-07T16:56:36.740-07:002013-09-07T16:56:36.740-07:00I really love that denim frock - I have to be pret...I really love that denim frock - I have to be pretty ruthless with my wardrobe as we live in such a small space. I take the nicer stuff to a consignment store though, to see if I can get a few pennies back (unfortunately I often end up spending any money made on new to me stuff from the consignment store)Treeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07319274204951528344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-73371814196566947502013-09-07T08:41:47.566-07:002013-09-07T08:41:47.566-07:00The denim dress is definitely a keeper Curtise, it...The denim dress is definitely a keeper Curtise, it's one of those items of clothing that will go with everything, it fits you perfectly, and nice as the black dress is, I can see why it's gone. I have too many black clothes that are pet hair magnets, hated it when my oldest two were at high school and had a black uniform, every morning I spent ages picking all the hairs, fluff etc. off.<br /> At least Eldest is going to wait until you're dead before she starts stealing your stuff, my daughter went away for a couple of days with her friends and I had to make her hand over half my make up before she left, I've only got one of everything and I need it much more than she does. She's totally claimed my denim jacket and loads of my bags too. Like you, most of my two youngest's clothes are hand me downs from their big brother, cousins and friends, so I end up with far too much stuff, but am loath to clear it out 'just in case', and my daughter and me just have way too much stuff. Pat and my oldest son have just what they need and no more, thank goodness or the house would be in even more of a state than it already is. xxCityScape Skybabyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10664705819999740018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-70983851013861995772013-09-06T08:45:35.222-07:002013-09-06T08:45:35.222-07:00Yup...a keeper for sure. It's a great cut. I d...Yup...a keeper for sure. It's a great cut. I do like a denim dress. I never used to wear jeans ever. I went through my teenage years without owning a pair.I do wear them now but I'm a bit picky...can't do hipsters and I've just got a pair from Freddies' of Pinewood and they are a revelation in denim!<br />It's the time of year when I have a huge clear out. I've done the wardrobe and I've even started on the attic. I've kept so much it's shameful.<br />See you very soon!!<br />xxxxxx Ivy Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11514980482704825331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-87533400191884993602013-09-06T06:24:13.934-07:002013-09-06T06:24:13.934-07:00I like your dress, i never wear jeans either but a...I like your dress, i never wear jeans either but always on the look out for a jean dress and so far no luck!<br />Yours is the perfect cut and color!<br /><br />I clean my walkin every 6 months, and i'm ruthless! If i don't wear it goes unless it's vintage piece, that is hard to make reason and say will i wear this? I usually keep it - <br /><br />Have a great weekend<br /><br />Ariane xo<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02362016707885334020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-10176468967988314222013-09-06T03:55:12.596-07:002013-09-06T03:55:12.596-07:00I never wear jeans either, but you look really goo...I never wear jeans either, but you look really good in that dress! Are you sure you don't like the orange outfits much enough? The skirt is great!Ulla-Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15583954716357906569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-68762792500271250182013-09-06T00:54:02.893-07:002013-09-06T00:54:02.893-07:00Love that denim dress, perfect on you! Very sensi...Love that denim dress, perfect on you! Very sensible of eldest to ensure first dibs.<br />I am not a culler, I do not cull...more of an orifice stuffer really..it doesn't look like I have lots of things but try opening a cupboard without getting hit in the head...xxBellaBean Vintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03542718390941884838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-22739121253095948452013-09-05T14:06:50.631-07:002013-09-05T14:06:50.631-07:00I'm not surprised Eldest has got her eye on th...I'm not surprised Eldest has got her eye on that denim dress, it's a beauty! Fits you like a glove, you really must keep it, at least for this autumn....Flora Crufthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07385768002996279526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-84694235669824852332013-09-05T13:19:21.907-07:002013-09-05T13:19:21.907-07:00The denim dress is definitely a keeper and I won&#...The denim dress is definitely a keeper and I won't miss seeing any of the items you decided to chuck.<br />I recently read a psychology book about hoarding and recognized some of those tendencies in myself. That has helped me slow down the amount of acquisitions. Now, when I pick something up in the charity shop, I think long and hard about whether I should buy it. And I'm also inspired by Jennie (Frocktasia) and her clear out for her upcoming move. <br />The past few years of visiting London for 2 months at a time and just wearing what I bring (and even then, due to weather or circumstance I only wear a percentage of what I bring) has helped me figure out which clothes I really love and which never get packed (and can probably be culled). <br />joyatrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02460272074875273228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-26520661826763334332013-09-05T10:31:16.793-07:002013-09-05T10:31:16.793-07:00my god that's a lovely dress, it's the per...my god that's a lovely dress, it's the perfect fit, type of denim, everything. I'm rather jealous, but it looks so beautiful on you, I'm happy to just admire yours. I'm not that ruthless, only occasionally. Recently made Mike be ruthless with his clothes, but must admit to stealing a jumper and pair of wool socks. Keep that dress please!Miss Simmonds Sayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15655954003085670507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-32342298522699326482013-09-05T09:24:34.582-07:002013-09-05T09:24:34.582-07:00The denim dress works for you, you wear it so well...The denim dress works for you, you wear it so well, it hangs, it drapes. I can't think of many people it would look good on so well done, you saved it from destruction.jaymarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00133513756251253047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-48757871477465701602013-09-05T08:34:51.557-07:002013-09-05T08:34:51.557-07:00The denim dress looks fantastic on you and has so ...The denim dress looks fantastic on you and has so much potential for cooler weather.<br />I am RUTHLESS--we used to live in a tiny house with 2 tiny closets and no room for storage so I've learned to cull the "hoard" regularly. <br />I think of Vix's mantra--if ya don't LOVE it...don't keep it!!Tamera's Craft Palacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03216078292585512252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-35995258383217128542013-09-05T07:47:49.447-07:002013-09-05T07:47:49.447-07:00The denim dress is a keeper - the fit is incredibl...The denim dress is a keeper - the fit is incredibly flattering,it will look great with boots and a jacket or sweater, and it's a good shade of blue. I'm glad to hear the lint magnet is gone - good decision! <br /><br />I feel like my closet is constantly in a state of flux - items coming in, items going out. I tend to wear the same 10 items most of the time, so a lot of things languish unworn, but like you, I think that there will be a time where I will wish I had this or that and I'll regret it if I give it away. I wouldn't use the word "ruthless" to describe me, but I am getting better at letting go of things that don't make me feel fabulous (my new criteria). Forest City Fashionistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04428940427287921203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-7827964325882689752013-09-05T03:47:47.032-07:002013-09-05T03:47:47.032-07:00That denim dress is gorgeous and really suits you ...That denim dress is gorgeous and really suits you - wonderful bargain for only £1.00 (and in Oxfam too - that's amazing. All Oxfam shops round my way are hideously expensive!!)<br /><br />I'm pretty ruthless with my wardrobe - if I don't like it any more or it doesn't flatter, it's gone either to a chazza or on ebay. As 90 per cent of my wardrobe is thrifted in one way or another I never mind moving things on as I know I'll always find something else I like better fairly quickly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-71159023383911272942013-09-05T01:13:42.452-07:002013-09-05T01:13:42.452-07:00Firstly that denim dress looks amazing on you Curt...Firstly that denim dress looks amazing on you Curtise. Denim suits you and will be fab in winter with thick tights and boots. <br /><br />I quite regularly cull my wardrobe and I am quite ruthless. If it doesn't fit properly then it goes and then if I don't feel right in it its gone. There are a couple of dresses that I've kept that I hardly wear but these are date nights dresses. I own one pair of jeans and I've only kept them because they're customised but I hate wearing jeans. <br /><br />Lets face it when you have to share a wardrobe with your hubby you are quite limited to space xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-53610570940765103432013-09-05T01:01:40.129-07:002013-09-05T01:01:40.129-07:00Your showing your children style!! Fabulous and wh...Your showing your children style!! Fabulous and what a bloody bargain, gotta love our chazza's XxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12141572764268196018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-41884924405058735662013-09-04T21:17:58.816-07:002013-09-04T21:17:58.816-07:00What a great fit the denim dress is. Culling is a...What a great fit the denim dress is. Culling is a constant process for me, especially as seasons change. The clothing that has currently been getting the most wear have been my long-sleeved tees.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-57460771057074943142013-09-04T19:33:55.052-07:002013-09-04T19:33:55.052-07:00That dress is perfectly wonderful on you. No wonde...That dress is perfectly wonderful on you. No wonder eldest wants it. Though I hope you give it up willingly. Either that or request to be buried in it. Ha! That's why we have kids. Right? Reciprocal tormenting. I always buy fresh pencils in the Fall. Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03938255518222756688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-31346729524357999362013-09-04T16:52:28.547-07:002013-09-04T16:52:28.547-07:00I am totally useless at culling my wardrobe. I su...I am totally useless at culling my wardrobe. I suffer severely from the "what ifs" and end up keeping everything for the "just in cases".<br />xxAngels have Red Hairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16483975077509536637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-88791686617061081192013-09-04T16:26:33.583-07:002013-09-04T16:26:33.583-07:00Great denim dress - it fits you perfectly and you ...Great denim dress - it fits you perfectly and you look so sharp. I am a big thrower-outer and have to be kept from regularly scourging the closet. That's one of the reasons I love to buy at thrifts - I don't have to cry big salty tears later : ><br />Hooray for September, I share your feelings about clean slates and fresh starts. xoxPattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15079432708951192200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-46697261110234611102013-09-04T16:16:20.665-07:002013-09-04T16:16:20.665-07:00It must be in the air. I guess it is that Autumn ...It must be in the air. I guess it is that Autumn thing; always the best time of year to reinvent oneself!! I've been plotting the great purge, but started off by examining why I haven't worn some things that I profess to love, then tweaking them with little alterations. We'll see if that helps. The other thing I do is give my stuff to my sisters and daughter-in-law with the caveat that I can have it back. That's never happened, although I've been known to borrow stuff while visiting.<br /><br />I love the '70's feel to your dress, especially with the tan leather accessories!! I can see you bundling up as the weather cools down, especially with boots as you mention!! I enjoyed the outfits that ended up on the cutting room floor, but I understand if you just weren't feeling them. I love seeing the day by day, though.<br /><br />Sending you much love as the year begins anew, at least according to my calendar. My grandson just had his first day of kindergarten. :-)Jean at www.drossintogold.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01089424590056521268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-51274804701968789602013-09-04T16:06:02.059-07:002013-09-04T16:06:02.059-07:00Guilty am I for the same thing, holding onto stuff...Guilty am I for the same thing, holding onto stuff that I just can't part with because its cute...just not on me. I need to do this too. I really do like this dress mainly because all the denim ones I see look like the ones the Mormon girls wear, no offense Mormons, but they are usually floor length. I like this one very much, it's different.<br /><br />What I have started doing is let's say I find a square dance dress that I like I'll buy it and get rid of one I already have that I didn't like as much. Baby steps but it's working. <br /><br />I am not ruthless by any means and if the truth be known I have a holding cell of sorts that they go into before I really decide if I have to get rid of them. <br /><br />God we are weird about our frocks aren't we:)<br />xxooKristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00350442910321860733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-23251564714915105892013-09-04T14:52:46.563-07:002013-09-04T14:52:46.563-07:00Fabulous dress - I wish my daughter would wait unt...Fabulous dress - I wish my daughter would wait until I'm dead before nicking my clothes.The Small Fabric Of My Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05584379200783754320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-25982980273940240912013-09-04T14:45:03.897-07:002013-09-04T14:45:03.897-07:00dang! what an amazing dress! it fits you perfectly...dang! what an amazing dress! it fits you perfectly and is perfect, it will be Charlies Angels fab with boots and layers - I culled this year - everything I didn't like/fit/was shit, I have kept dresses the youngest loves (these kids! she will be wearing them when they are still warm!)<br />I am so impressed by your super list skills, that have been followed up, woman I salute you xPeaches McGintyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10431944936195385931noreply@blogger.com