February 26, 2014 9:12 pm
And it’s not my hideous habit of taking bathroom selfies (although that probably needs some work at some point). It’s this:
I kind of look like a Von Trapp child modelling the latest in curtain material fashions crafted by Fraulein Maria… Anyway, I have been blinded by an obsession for a print that, let’s face it, is probably well past its use by date already. I know that because once you can purchase something in Kalgoorlie (the top in the top right corner) you know it must be dead everywhere else. I swear to god the kids only just got tamagotchis here.
But even armed with this knowledge check out what’s lurking in my ASOS saved items:
More black and white squares. Two of those dresses look exactly the same only in reverse with an $83 price difference?! I have no why, seeing as they are both 100% polyester.
I like to think I don’t buy cheap, poorly made disposable fashion, but I do (anyone remember the neon phase?!). So I’ve been trying to justify these purchases by telling myself that black and white is classic, timeless even, that I will be wearing these long after we quit obsessing over kale, bunting and gourmet food trucks. But am I kidding myself?
Will these items simply go the same way as my Stevie acid wash jeans; into the ‘I would have to be drunk and temporarily vision impaired to even consider wearing these to paint the house’ pile? I eagerly await your response. I also want you to tell me what the stupidest ‘on trend’ item you’ve ever purchased is. Extra points if you shelled out far too many clams for it….. And go!
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Categories: Fashion
Tags: Black and White, Fashion, Geometric Print, Monochrome, Trends
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My Jeffery Campbell “lita” shoes. A giant clod-hopper platform boot that I paid a pretty penny for because they were on-trend. I think I wore them once and realised I looked like a weirdo trying to walk in them. YOU LIVE AND LEARN BEC, you live and learn…. Maybe.
By Embraham on February 26, 2014 at 9:53 pm
Ohhh yes I remember these! Please tell me you had the American flag pair?!
By Bec on February 26, 2014 at 9:56 pm
Ah, I wish I was that cool. I think the only effect my common sense had on the purchase was buying them in black!
By Embraham on February 26, 2014 at 10:37 pm
Oh lordy… My high school years were pretty terrible; favourites during this period included teeshirts which I had tie dyed myself and a skintight fluorescent yellow tank top from Supre that I never took off. More recently however, a certain snap crotch bodysuit with overall-esque straps springs to mind- that thing cost a fortune and I don’t think I wore it once. Ouch. Also- clogs. Ah, the perils of working in a shoe store; when its 45% off and ‘on trend’ you don’t think twice about wearing those That 70s Show rejects with the furry faux sheepskin lining…
By Claire on February 27, 2014 at 9:19 am
Hahaha why did a snap crotch bodysuit with overall straps cost a fortune?! Was it American Apparel?
I probably need to see a photo of these clogs. Please and thank you.
By Bec on February 27, 2014 at 9:37 am
Sadly, not American apparel, antipodium… And did I mention that it was a thong cut??
By Claire on February 27, 2014 at 5:26 pm
Hahaha that’s the most important detail of all!
By Bec on February 27, 2014 at 8:17 pm
I am such a fashion nana that I make a point of buying non trendy clothes. I tried it once when I was 15, AND THEY JUST DON’T SUIT ME. *sob*
By Lauren on February 27, 2014 at 9:36 am
Don’t sob. You’re much better off this way. What did you try when you were 15?!
By Bec on February 27, 2014 at 9:37 am
Currently realising that black and white stripes, grey marle and polka dots overrule my life
By Where the styled things are on February 27, 2014 at 9:41 am
Turn that slanty frown upside down! All those colours/patterns mean you can wear bright lipstick ALL OF THE TIME. I’d chalk that up as a win.
By Bec on February 27, 2014 at 9:59 am
I really wish I could narrow it down to just ONE item. I think that perhaps the pink and white Ralph Lauren RUGBY jumper from my “Preppy” phase is the biggest (and most expensive $250) faux pas. However I could list out the mistakes and their value in clams but I’d rather think about my next (non-trend driven) purchase- Fluro Nike Fly Knits anyone???
By TJM on February 27, 2014 at 9:44 am
I think that rugby jumper probably had more longevity than the Roy stone wash distressed denim mini skirt that cost at least $200… Haha!
You’re right about neon trainers though, they’re here for the long haul 😉 (I should know, I have two pairs).
By Bec on February 27, 2014 at 10:05 am
Actually scrap that, I have 5 words for you: Bettina Liano denim corset top.
By Bec on February 27, 2014 at 10:22 am
HAHAHA NEON THAT IS ALL
By lotdeux on March 8, 2014 at 9:51 am
Ha! What an obscene period of my life!
By Bec on March 8, 2014 at 2:54 pm
and I don’t even care what you say, I love this print on you – werk it girl. and I want that drape top so hard!!!!!!!!!!!
By lotdeux on March 8, 2014 at 9:55 am
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