The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book-May 2018-Leopard Print

May 14, 2018 / 26 Comments

Welcome to The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book!

Welcome! This is The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book. 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 a year has passed, we decided to change the series a bit.

You can choose whether you want to show 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 start with my beautiful co-host, Nancy of Nancy’s Fashion Style. She is sharing a Good Buy for this month’s theme of Leopard Print.

Nancy of Nancy’s Fashion Style

“I have had these sandals for years now, and although the heel is actually too high, I love these! A Good Buy!”

Next is Michele of @seechele_styles also sharing a Good Buy.

Michele of @seechele_styles

“I thrifted these leopard Keds sneaks for $3.48 (new without tags). So comfy. I wear them all the time.”

Kellyann of This Blonde’s Shopping Bag shared two Good Buys this month. Be sure to stop by Nancy’s page to see Kellyann’s other Leopard Good Buy!

Kellyann of This Blonde’s Shopping Bag

“I have a thing for leopard accessories and feel they never serve me wrong! My leopard heels and my leopard flat sandals go with everything and add a little sass. My leopard clutch is one of my favorite pieces, it will be used for years to come.”

Elizabeth of Natty Gal submitted two Good Buys. Be sure to check out Nancy’s post for the other.

Natty Gal

“In my mind leopard is almost always a good buy unless it doesn’t fit well! As a fairly neutral dresser, I love the bit of edge that leopard can give an outfit. It’s a classic print but adds so much personality…The vest is a few years old from White House Black Market and one of my favorite layering pieces for in-between weather. The Hunter boot socks are older…I just love the little bit of interest and lift that they give my mostly classic/neutral outfits. The Hunters are just the ‘rainy day’ version of that!”

Chrissy of Granola and Grace also shared a Good Buy.

Chrissy of Granola and Grace

“These leopard flats are definitely a good buy! Although they were sadly neglected for quite some time, I finally realized the error of my ways in not utilizing them. I like how they add a little interest to whatever outfit I pair them with and since I live in Georgia, I can wear them 3 seasons out of the year! I have my mother-in-law to thank, who is far more stylish than I am, making me her forever student.”

Jodie of Jodie’s Touch of Style has submitted three Good Buys with her mom and stepmom, each showcasing their own leopard print coat.

Jodie, Nancy, and Charlotte of Jodie’s Touch of Style

“I know it’s getting too warm for leopard coats, but they are such a fabulous way to make any day fun!! All three of us love our leopard coats. My mom (the 80+ model on my blog) has had hers for year, and Nancy (the 60+ model) & I just thrifted ours this winter!! They are definitely a good buy!!”

Anne of Spy Girl submitted one of her very favorite Good Buy leopard pieces.

Anne of Spy Girl

“It’s a ‘Leo Leopard’ lymphedema sleeve from Lymphedivas.com. I have LOTS of leopard in my closet (my favorite neutral!), and I thought instead I’d do a little PSA for those suffering from this condition often (but not only) caused from lymph node removal. Cancer often will spread to lymph nodes after it has had its fun with the initial attack, so any suspicious nodes are removed in surgery along with the tumor(s). I had all mine removed from my right armpit (15 out of 32 cancerous). Lymphedema is caused from swelling around waste fluid that accumulates because no nodes are there to filter it out. Thanks, cancer. At least the pretty compression sleeves from Lymphedivas fool people into thinking I have a bada$$ tattoo. Ha!”

Sonja of YuSt So Me shared a bunch of her leopard Good Buys in one fabulous outfit.

Sonja of YuSt So Me

“I think with this print you are always fashionable! No matter what other people think about it!”

I shared a Good Buy over on Nancy’s page. But here I am going to show you a pair of Good-Bye shoes.

“These leopard pumps from FSJ Shoes really should be a Good-Bye but since I have trouble letting go of anything, it may be a while before I actually say Good-Bye to them. I love the sassiness of these pumps with the sky high stiletto heel and leopard print, but they are a tad bit too high for me. I can barely walk in them! They are definitely sitting shoes, for sure, so I may hang on to them for a bit and see if an occasion arises where I can just sit and look fabulous!”

Thank you all so very much for joining us! We love to see all your photos and the stories behind your purchases! This month we have each featured different photos on our blogs, so be sure to visit Nancy’s post to see the others.

We hope to see you all for the June Good Buy/Good-Bye Book. The theme is Gingham! If you have any ideas or suggestions for a theme, let us know!

So start searching for those gingham items that are a Good Buy or Good-Bye! You can email your submissions to shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com or to nancy@nancysfashionstyle.com.

Much love,

Shelbee & Nancy

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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.

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