The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book: December 2018-Winter Accessories
Welcome to The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book!
Welcome! This is The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book. Over a year ago, Nancy and I started The Bad Buy Book, a monthly series about our worst purchases. It was a lot of fun to do and we both learned something from it, too! Nancy learned that off-white against her face is not the most flattering color. And I learned that I have a serious problem resisting a good thrift shop find when it comes to pieces that fit “good enough” but “not quite right.” However, after running that series for a year, we decided to change it a bit.
For this series, 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). We will keep purchasing Bad Buys every now and then for a variety of reasons…it was so cheap, you were in a hurry and really wanted (needed) to buy something, it fit almost quite right. But, of course, we also have those purchases that can make us so very happy. A piece of clothing that you have had for years and that you also wear a lot. Or something you bought on a holiday and every time you wear it you get that nostalgic holiday feeling back. 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.
Let’s begin with my co-host, Nancy of Nancy’s Fashion Style, showing us her Good Buy gloves.
“I adore these gloves. Leather with a bow and stitched. They are old and I have to buy new ones because these are not warm anymore. I want exactly the same!”
Here is Michele of Seechele_Styles with her Good Buy scarf.
“I thrifted this scarf and it is definitely a good buy because it goes with so much.”
Next is Carmela of Bellissimamma with her Good Buy headband.
“This knitted sparkly headband which I bought from a Christmas market in Siena, Italy is a good buy. The little rhinestones make me feel happy and bright, and the neutral gray band goes well with many of my outfits.”
And now we have Hilda of Over the Hilda with her Good Buy scarf.
“This mustard scarf I bought in Primark…it’s really cosy and perfect with all the cold weather we have had recently. A keeper.”
And now my Good Buy gloves.
“I love these pretty blush pink gloves with the big bow. I got them on clearance last year from Torrid and I was pleasantly surprised to discover that they are also tech friendly gloves and I can operate my cell phone touchscreen with them on! Plus they are wicked cute and dramatic. I feel very Hollywood when I wear them!”
And now hop over to Nancy’s page to see all the other lovely women wearing their Winter accessories!
The theme for January will be Coats. So send us some of your favorite (or least favorite) coats…fuzzy, furry, suede, wool, leather, plaid, polka dot, striped, puffy, or rain coats. Any coat at all will do!
Send your photos with a few sentences describing your Good Buy or Good-Bye and we will put you in the spotlight! Please submit your photos with a brief description by the 10th of December to shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com or to nancy@nancysfashionstyle.com.
*By joining The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book, you agree to receive a monthly reminder email for this series.
Keeping it on the edge,
Shelbee
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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.
15 Comments
Liz Klebba
Fun gloves on you both! Love the bows! And Carmela’s headband is right up my alley! I have a blue faux fur scarf that is a total fave that turned into a great buy this winter. (The past few winters have been too darned warm to wear it, but it’s gotten out of the closet a lot already this year!)
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Thanks so much, Liz! A blue faux fur scarf sounds marvelous! I do love anything faux fur. I hope you can join us in January for the coat theme!
xoxo
Shelbee
Julie | This Main Line Life
This is such a fun series. Those little bow gloves are so cute. Have a great weekend.
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Thanks so much, Julie! I hope you can join us in January for the coat theme!
xoxo
Shelbee
Carmela
Gotta get me some of those little bow gloves! <3 I love Hilda's fringed mustard scarf and I have a "Burberry" scarf just like Michele's! Didn't know it goes so well with leopard print (thanks for the inspiration). Excited to join January's coat theme!
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Thanks so much, Carmela! It is always so great to have you join us! I am thrilled that you have found some more inspiration here! Have a great weekend.
xoxo
Shelbee
Nancy
I love to do this serie with you! I love it so much to see all the other women with their good and bad buys! Enjoy it every month!
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I also enjoy it, Nancy! It is so much fun!
xoxo
Shelbee
melissa williams
No bad buys! Winter accessories must be a tough one to get wrong! This is such a great idea!
~Melissa xx
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No, there were no bad buys this time! I guess if it keeps you warm, it’s always good! Thanks so much for stopping by, Melissa! Have a wonderful week.
xoxo
Shelbee
Lorena
I never thought of s headband to keep the head warm and fashionable – superb !
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Lorena, thanks for stopping by. I have a few of these headbands and they really do keep you warm and cozy…without totally messing your hair.
xoxo
Shelbee
Helen C.
You all look great! Nancy´s styling is fabulous! I want these gloves!
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Thanks so much, Helen! I am glad you enjoyed the post! Wishing you a very merry Christmas, my friend.
xoxo
Shelbee
Helen C.
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