This is The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book. A series that I co-host with Nancy where you can choose whether you want to share a Good Buy (which is an item you are really exited about) or a Good-Bye (which is an item you are going to say good-bye to, previously known as a Bad Buy). Every month you can choose which item you want to submit. A Good Buy or a Good-Bye. We will provide the theme for each month. Photos should be submitted to us by the 10th of the month with a few sentences explaining why it is a Good Buy or Good-Bye.
The theme for May is Birds and Feathers.
*If you sent me a photo, but do not see it in my post, be sure to check Nancy’s post. If you don’t see your photo on either post, please let us know right away and we will add it. Sometimes the submissions can get lost in the shuffle.
Now let’s check out some of the favorite (or least favorite) feathery and bird inspired things submitted this month for some spring inspiration.
“This is a Good Buy top! I bought it preloved and it has such a darling print. And fabulous sleeves. There is a little red in the top that comes back in the espadrilles and my ancient red necklace. Although this look is a bit older, I don’t have the skirt anymore, I still love it. Those birds really cheer me up!” -Nancy
“This feather print cami was gorgeous and got a lot of love, but after my second pregnancy it didn’t fit well anymore and I had to say goodbye to it.” -Laura
“As a lover of both birds and scarves, I have several bird print scarves in my collection. This lightweight one with the white background and the bird/tree print in primary colors is a fun one to wear with black, blue, or red in warm weather. The large scale print makes it easy to use in a print mix. It’s definitely a Good Buy!” -Sally
“I know you said you don’t like actual birds very much, but I love when they come to visit me. I’m attaching a photo of my feeders I thought you might like to see. On the top bird feeder is a dove, and a squirrel is on top of the bottom feeder, which is for them. I get quite the variety throughout the day. Up close, they scare me a little bit too being unpredictable, but they’re so fun to watch.” -Alexandra (Be sure to check out Alexandra’s adorable bird tee on Nancy’s post).
“I bought this cardigan sometime in the Before Times. I love a good toile print, and I really liked the colors, too. Up until a few years ago, anything that had birds or butterflies on it were automatically out of the running for purchase. I still won’t buy butterflies but birds have grown on me!” -Marsha
“I have only the one top with feathers which was a very good buy. I bought it from Poshmark and it’s one of my favorites. I love the color, design, and tailoring.” -Michelle
“While I have never purposely purchased something to participate in the Good bye/ Good buy challenge before, I did this time. I was hoping to style this new chiffon poncho for spring with a tank top and some cute capri pants but the weather has not been cooperating. I paired it with some of my favorite jeggings, boots and a long sleeved shirt and I think I will be getting lots of use out of this comfy cute top and I just love the bird print!” -Joanne
“I’m sending over my Good buy for the birds!! The only ones I had were scarves, so I tried to wear them differently between yours and Nancy’s post. Who knew at my advanced age that I’d be showing off my tummy, haha??” -Jodie
And Me and My Bird Things
“I decided to share all of my bird inspired accessories as Good Buys! Counter clockwise from the top left corner…gold owl pin, hair bands with feather adornments, gold feather necklace and earring set, wooden phoenix earrings, silver feather earrings, leather feather necklace and earrings, birds on a branch necklace, and red feather earrings.” -Shelbee
For June, share some of your favorite or least favorite summer footwear styles from sandals to open toe booties to trainers. If you wear them during the summer months, share them with us now.
You are welcome to send two photos if you’d like to be featured on both blogs. Remember to include a brief description about your submissions. Please submit your photos and descriptions by the 10th of June to shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com or to info@nancysfashionstyle.com so we can put you in the spotlight.
*By joining The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book, you agree to receive a monthly reminder email for this series.
I am a midlife woman, wife, and stay-at-home mother of 2 boys and 2 cats. I have a passion for helping other women feel fabulous in the midst of this crazy, beautiful life.
I just love all your bird things Shelbee. I really didn’t have much for this one, but I thought for sure I sent you a photo too (besides the one that I sent to Nancy)????
XOXO
Jodie http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
Thanks so much, Jodie! I didn’t see any emails from you. I just checked through them all again including spam because Nancy’s emails kept going to spam for a while. But nothing there either. If you want to send it to me again, I am happy to add it into my post! I am so sorry it got missed!
Oh my goodness, of course, it was my pleasure! The more the merrier in these style inspiration posts! And I really appreciate that you took that photo specifically for our post!
This was so much fun, Shelbee! I wish I’d thought to include the road runner pin my dad bought me on a business trip. It would have been bought prior to 1973 so that makes it almost vintage, right?
Now, what am I going to do about next month? Gah! I love shoes so much!!!
Thanks so much, Marsha! I am glad you were able to join us for this one! Your roadrunner pin sounds so cool. And yes, it is definitely vintage. According to the clothing industry, if it was made between 1922 and 2002 it is vintage. Yay, shoes! I just got the best summer sandals ever that I will need to be sharing!
That makes me so happy, Joanne! I just got the most amazing summer shoes that I need to share with everyone! I want them in every color now. I will be sharing them soon!
So fun to see everybody’s bird-related clothing, jewelry, and bird feeders! It’s interesting that I don’t have more bird related things, although I did find a summer dress that I’d forgotten about. No pictures of me in it anyway – yet.
This was such a fun theme, Michelle! I think we will definitely try to include similar motif style themes in the future. We are running out of ideas now anyway! We have been doing this every month for 5 years! I look forward to seeing your bird print dress when you get around to styling it. It sounds adorable!
Thanks, Maureen! One of my favorite things about this series is that we do get so much different style inspiration from so many fabulous people all in one place! And since it invites anyone to join, we always have a different group each month, too, which keeps it fun and interesting!
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Alexandra
It is so fun and inspiring to see the huge variety of a theme.
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
I agree, Alexandra! Thanks so much for joining us!
xoxo
Shelbee
Jodie Filogomo
I just love all your bird things Shelbee. I really didn’t have much for this one, but I thought for sure I sent you a photo too (besides the one that I sent to Nancy)????
XOXO
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Thanks so much, Jodie! I didn’t see any emails from you. I just checked through them all again including spam because Nancy’s emails kept going to spam for a while. But nothing there either. If you want to send it to me again, I am happy to add it into my post! I am so sorry it got missed!
xoxo
Shelbee
Jodie
XOXO
Thanks so much for posting it. I took the photo JUST for this reason!!!
OXOX
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Oh my goodness, of course, it was my pleasure! The more the merrier in these style inspiration posts! And I really appreciate that you took that photo specifically for our post!
xoxo
Shelbee
Marsha Banks
This was so much fun, Shelbee! I wish I’d thought to include the road runner pin my dad bought me on a business trip. It would have been bought prior to 1973 so that makes it almost vintage, right?
Now, what am I going to do about next month? Gah! I love shoes so much!!!
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Thanks so much, Marsha! I am glad you were able to join us for this one! Your roadrunner pin sounds so cool. And yes, it is definitely vintage. According to the clothing industry, if it was made between 1922 and 2002 it is vintage. Yay, shoes! I just got the best summer sandals ever that I will need to be sharing!
xoxo
Shelbee
Jennifer
I love all of your accessories!
Jennifer
Curated by Jennifer
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Thanks, Jennifer! Have a fabulous day!
xoxo
Shelbee
Sally in St Paul
I’m crazy about birds so I enjoyed seeing everyone’s bird/feather prints (plus the actual dove on the feeder)!
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Thanks, Sally! I am so glad that you joined us this month! This was a super fun theme!
xoxo
Shelbee
Joanne
Oh I am so EXCITED for next month’s theme; I just love my summer shoes and am wearing some sort of flip flops every single day!!
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
That makes me so happy, Joanne! I just got the most amazing summer shoes that I need to share with everyone! I want them in every color now. I will be sharing them soon!
xoxo
Shelbee
Michelle
So fun to see everybody’s bird-related clothing, jewelry, and bird feeders! It’s interesting that I don’t have more bird related things, although I did find a summer dress that I’d forgotten about. No pictures of me in it anyway – yet.
Michelle
https://mybijoulifeonline.com
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
This was such a fun theme, Michelle! I think we will definitely try to include similar motif style themes in the future. We are running out of ideas now anyway! We have been doing this every month for 5 years! I look forward to seeing your bird print dress when you get around to styling it. It sounds adorable!
xoxo
Shelbee
Kathrine Eldridge
Love all your feather jewelry! This was such a fun theme. I really adore your owl pin and yoru chic look!
https://www.kathrineeldridge.com
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Thanks so much, Kathrine! This was a super fun theme. We will have to do more like this in the future.
xoxo
Shelbee
Maureen
Such a fun theme and I love seeing everyone’s beautiful pieces! Everyone is rocking the bird print and it’s great to peruse the different styling!
Maureen | http://www.littlemisscasual.com
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Thanks, Maureen! One of my favorite things about this series is that we do get so much different style inspiration from so many fabulous people all in one place! And since it invites anyone to join, we always have a different group each month, too, which keeps it fun and interesting!
xoxo
Shelbee