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!
My Bloggable Day 
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.
Ohhh yes I remember these! Please tell me you had the American flag pair?!
Ah, I wish I was that cool. I think the only effect my common sense had on the purchase was buying them in black!
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…
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.
Sadly, not American apparel, antipodium… And did I mention that it was a thong cut??
Hahaha that’s the most important detail of all!
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*
Don’t sob. You’re much better off this way. What did you try when you were 15?!
Currently realising that black and white stripes, grey marle and polka dots overrule my life
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.
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???
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).
Actually scrap that, I have 5 words for you: Bettina Liano denim corset top.
HAHAHA NEON THAT IS ALL
Ha! What an obscene period of my life!
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!!!!!!!!!!!
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