The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book: Paisley & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up #201
Welcome to The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book!
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.
This month’s theme is Paisley. I know, I know. I have been on a crazy paisley kick ever since I found this adorable corduroy paisley dress on a recent adventure in thrifting. And I am so excited to share with you lots of gorgeous paisley inspired outfits from all of these fabulous women who have joined us this month!
Nancy of Nancy’s Fashion Style
“I didn’t have a thing with Paisley except for the scarf I am wearing on my blog. But then I saw this dress! What a coincidence! As if it had my name on it, lol. But the colors are gorgeous and I love the huge cuffs. I am very happy that Shelbee choose this theme!”
Nancy
Jess of Elegantly Dressed and Stylish
“This paisley dress is from Karina and the orange/rust duster complements with the Fall paisley print and color.”
Jess
Anna of Looking Fabulous @ Fifty
“This Paisley dress is easy to wear and could be dressed up or down for many occasions which is shown on the images I attached.”
Anna
Jacqui of Mummabstylish
“I adore wearing paisley and have this blouse from H & M that gets lots of wear. This look is with tan peg trousers and my gorgeous camel coat.”
Jacqui
Laura of I Do deClaire
“This paisley blouse is beautiful, but ended up being a bit impractical for my current life with the extra ruffles and fabric at the cuffs so it ended up in the donate pile recently.”
Laura
Charlotte of Jodie’s Touch of Style
“I did find this one OLD photo of my mom in paisley. I’m sure she would tell you it was a good buy because she had it for at least 20 years.”
Jodie
Gail of Is This Mutton?
“Here’s my paisley blouse which came from Zara. It’s the only paisley item I have, although I’d like to get more looking at all the lovely things you have!”
Gail
Lucy of Confessions of a Montreal Styling Diva
“Here’s to some fun print mixing blouse and vest styled up with some leatherette leggings in aubergine- I love! Dressing up at home- my way!”
Lucy
Michelle of My Bijou Life
“You’ve seen this before. LOL! But yes, it was a very good buy. I love the pattern and I love the colors.”
Michelle
And me
“I stocked this gorgeous paisley poncho in my traveling boutique many years ago. It sold out quickly and Shelbee’s Shoppe subsequently shut down, but I am really happy that I kept one of these ponchos for myself!”
Shelbee
“I am sure you remember this thrifted paisley skirt from last week’s post, One Thrifted Skirt Styled Five Different Ways & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up #200. I rediscovered it my closet and fell in love all over again.”
Shelbee
And now hop on over to Nancy’s post to see some more pretty paisley styles.
The theme for January will be Monochrome. Remember to include a brief description letting us know if you are featuring a Good Buy or Good-Bye.
Please submit your photos and descriptions by the 10th of January to shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com or to nancy@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 want to thank all of you wonderful blogging friends for joining us this month and every month! You never disappoint with your style inspiration! I also want to add that if ever you submit a photo and we don’t share it, it is simply a case of oversight. Nancy and I send all the photos back and forth to each other as we decide which blog to feature them on and sometimes they can slip through the cracks. If that ever does happen to you, please just send us an email or a comment and we will edit our posts to include them.
Have you had quite enough of my paisley obsession? Stay tuned for my next obsession…whatever it may be! And now let’s get to this link party.
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Cindy of Cindy’s On-Line Recipe Box shared her post, Santa Claus Bread. Have you ever seen anything so adorable in your life? I wouldn’t want to eat it because it is just too cute. But I am sure it is delicious because I have tried a few of Cindy’s recipes and they have never disappointed me!
Keeping it on the edge,
Shelbee
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60 Comments
Nancy
I’m so happy with my dress! I never would have bought it if it wasn’t for this month’s theme! And paisley lives! So many submissions with the lovely print!
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Your dress is magnificent, Nancy! I think I ended up with a few more submissions on my post because some came in late, so I just added them to mine. But I was happy to have so many participants this month! This was my favorite theme so far! Well, I did love the kimono theme, too! Looking forward to next month!
xoxo
Shelbee
Lovely
I’m not a fan of paisley prints but looking at all these beautiful pieces makes me want to try them.
xoxo
Lovely
http://www.mynameislovely.com
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Aw, thanks so much, Lovely! I hope you do give paisley a try! It is one of my favorite prints ever.
xoxo
Shelbee
Michelle
So much fun seeing everybody’s paisley! There is nothing I wouldn’t wear. So many lovely pieces! Love both pieces you shared. Now I am curious about Shelbee’s Shoppe!
I am so surprised to be the most clicked! What a nice honor!
Michelle
https://mybijoulifeonline.com
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Thanks so much, Michelle! This was my favorite theme ever! I just love all the paisleys so much! Oh, Shelbee’s Shoppe was a little traveling boutique that I attempted many years ago. I would do home parties and pop up shops at various vendor events. All of the inventory was curated by me from different wholesalers in New York and California. It was a super fun experience, but where I live there just is not a market for any kind of fashion other than what they carry at Target and Walmart and the thrift shops (my fave). After I struggled with it for a few years, I eventually ended up selling off my inventory at a huge loss just be rid of stress. But I did keep a few fabulous pieces for myself like my amazing paisley poncho!
xoxo
Shelbee
Tamar A Strauss-Benjamin
Everyone has such great pieces!
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Thanks, Tamar! I was so happy with all the fun paisley images submitted this month!
xoxo
Shelbee
Kathrine Eldridge
Yay to all this paisley! I think it’s a perfect print for fall. Thanks for sharing all these amazing looks Shelbee!
https://www.kathrineeldridge.com
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Kathrine, thanks so much! This might be my favorite theme in all the years that we have been doing this series!
xoxo
Shelbee
Kellyann Rohr
I used to have so much paisley – where the heck did it all go? No idea! I just love seeing what everyone has, so many pretty pieces. You and Nancy are so creative in your themes!
xo,
Kellyann
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Thanks so much, Kellyann! Where DID all of your paisley go?! Haha. I am sure you have some monochrome to share with us next month!
xoxo
Shelbee
Jennifer
You all look great in your paisley print!
Jennifer
Curated By Jennifer
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Thanks so much, Jennifer!
xoxo
Shelbee
mireille
I love the shot of Jacqui walking! I couldn’t find a single thing in my closet with paisley so this month I am just a reader! Fun to see everyone’s offerings as usual!
http://www.chezmireillefashiontravelmom.com
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Mireille, thanks so much! I am glad that you are joining us as a reader at least! I know you have some monochromatic looks to share though for next month!
xoxo
Shelbee
Jill
I love seeing everyone’s paisley and I’m realizing I need more of it in my closet. Your poncho is gorgeous! I’m marking it in my content calendar to start joining you for this series in 2021. I always miss it submitting an outfit. Thank you for the linkup!
Jill – Doused in Pink
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Thanks so much, Jill! You definitely need some paisley! I would love for to join us in the new year. I can add you to Nancy’s reminder email list, if you’d like! I usually post the reminder around the 1st and she sends an email reminder around the 5th of each month. Even if you miss the deadline, I can always still add you to my post! Have a fabulous week, my friend.
xoxo
Shelbee
Christina Morley
I can see why that paisley poncho was a hit! I’m glad you kept one for yourself. Keep safe!
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Thanks so much, Tina! I am so glad I snagged one for myself, too! Wishing you a safe and happy holiday!
xoxo
Shelbee
Michele Morin
Enjoy this beautiful season!
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Thanks so much, Michele! Wishing you a joyful holiday season filled with many blessings!
xoxo
Shelbee
Joanne
Loving all this paisley! I came so close to participating this month as I had a pair of paisley legging; but even though I have only worn them twice they had a hole in them already when I went to put them on. I definitely said good-bye. I was pretty bummed since I liked the patterns and color so much.
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Thanks so much, Joanne! Oh no, what a bummer about your paisley leggings. I bet they were super cute! Maybe you will be able to join us in January for our monochromatic theme! I hope you are enjoying the holiday season, my friend.
xoxo
Shelbee
Joanne
That should be easy! I tend to be very monochromatic.
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Yay! I have dig up some monochromatic outfits for this one. I don’t know if I have much!
xoxo
Shelbee
jess jannenga
Glad to join you guys this time! I do love paisley! There used to be a pink paisley stratocaster that used to be very popular in the music store I worked! I love everyones examples! The flounces and frills on Laura’s top are so pretty and I love the poncho you are wearing.
Have a great week friend!
jess xx
http://www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Thanks so much, Jess! I am so glad that you joined us this month, too! Hopefully you have some monochromatic outfits to share for January. I have to be honest…I didn’t know what a stratocaster was, so I looked it up and then I found this paisley beauty! Oh my, I nearly died! Imagine if you had one of those to share for our little paisley style series. That would have been so amazing!
xoxo
Shelbee
Nora Minassian
All such great looks! We have one paisley shawl in our online shop which I styled last week and it has been pretty popular!
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Thanks so much, Nora! I adore the paisley wrap shawl that you shared last week. It is absolutely gorgeous. It is just such a fun, unique, classic print with a rich history. I love anything paisley!
xoxo
Shelbee
Ashley
So many babes in paisley! I really need to work this print more into my wardrobe!
-Ashley
Le Stylo Rouge
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Thanks, Ashley! You would totally rock the paisley print! Do it!
xoxo
Shelbee
Ellie
Lots of fabulous paisley prints. Loving all of the outfits! I’m sorry you had to shut down your travelling boutique but so glad you could keep this poncho from your stock. It’s gorgeous!
Ellibelle’s Corner
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Thanks so much, Ellie! I am loving all of the wonderful paisleys that were submitted this month! And no worries about my boutique. It was a learning experience, for sure, and I did keep a lot of really cute items from my inventory. They pop up on the blog every now and then!
xoxo
Shelbee
Tatiana
Shelbee and Nancy, I admire your hard work! Thank you so much for sharing all the paisley (it is a new word for me) pieces in this post. Every lady looks stunning in their paisley items. I really want to participate in your January series.
And, special huge thank you for featuring me in this post and for your kind words about my outfit. It means a lot to me!
Have a wonderful week!
Tatiana
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Tatiana, thank you so very much! Your outfit is so fabulous, I couldn’t not share it! Nancy and I have so much fun with this little series of ours! That would be wonderful if you could join us for our monochromatic theme in January! Just email me or Nancy with your photo(s) and a short description. If you send two photos, we will each feature one on our blogs. And you do not have to photograph anything new unless you want to. Previously photographed outfits are perfect. I hope you are enjoying the holiday season and how fun that you have just learned about paisleys from our post!!
xoxo
Shelbee
Patrick Weseman
I guess I need to get something in paisley. Looking so very nice. Thanks for hosting and I hope that you have a wonderful week.
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Thanks so much, Patrick! You would totally rock a paisley button down shirt! I hope your week is going well, my friend.
xoxo
Shelbee
Laura Bambrick
I do love paisley, I just don’t seem to have much of it. Love that poncho you have! It’s a gorgeous piece and is beautiful with your burgundy accessories!
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Thanks so much, Laura! You did have some really great paisley pieces to share with us! I am so glad you joined us this month. I hope your week is going well!
xoxo
Shelbee
Cheryl Shops
So many different paisley prints! It’s not a pattern I generally go for, but it looks fabulous on all you ladies!
Cheryl Shops | http://www.cherylshops.net
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Thanks so much, Cheryl! This was such a fun theme. Lots of beautiful paisley pieces, for sure. And I am learning that it is not a very popular print! Hopefully, this post will give it a bit more attention. I hope you are enjoying the holiday season!
xoxo
Shelbee
Katie
Love all of the paisley, including your gorgeous poncho! I don’t have a lot of paisley in my wardrobe but it’s a beautiful print. Have a great week!
-Katie
http://www.hellokatiegirlblog.com/
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Thanks so much, Katie! I can picture you styling a brightly colored larger paisley print on a dress or a maxi skirt! I hope you are enjoying the holiday season, my friend.
xoxo
Shelbee
Darlene
I just love all these paisley patterns!! So 60s and 70s, my friend! Lol! I forgot that I have a very cool cardigan with big paisleys on the back!! Darn! I must find some more cool pieces. Happy holidays!
xx Darlene
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Thanks so much, Darlene! I do love the long and rich history of paisley print. And it definitely has some hippie 60’s and 70’s vibes as well which I also love. I want to see your cool cardigan with the paisleys on back. It sounds amazing!
xoxo
Shelbee
jodie filogomo
I always love to see what you come up with Shelbee…and the entries were fabulous!!
OXOX
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Thanks so much, Jodie! This was a really great turn out this month for paisleys! I absolutely love all the fabulous paisley pieces and gorgeous styles submitted by everyone! Thank you for always joining us! Next up is monochrome. That should be a fun one, too! I hope you are having a safe and happy holiday season.
xoxo
Shelbee
Carrie @ Curly Crafty Mom
Wow! I don’t think I’ve ever seen so many Paisley pieces before and it is really growing on me. That poncho you are wearing looks so thick and warm and stylish, too! I love Laura’s dressy paisley top with her statement earrings. So many cute selections here!!
Carrie
curlycraftymom.com
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Carrie, thanks so much! I am loving this paisley theme so much because it is bringing this fun print into the spotlight! We all need a bit of paisley in our lives!
xoxo
Shelbee
Naush Samama
Shelbee, thank you very much for hosting this lovely party. Love visiting your party.
Naush
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Naush, thank you so much! I am so happy that you join us each week. I love seeing your creative ideas brought to life!
xoxo
Shelbee
Lucy Bertoldi
Oh what a fun post!! The Paisley looks so amazing on all of us! Thanks for hosting this Shelbee:) xx
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Thanks, Lucy! You are right…we do all look fabulous in our fun paisley prints! I am so glad that you joined us! Next up is monochrome!
xoxo
Shelbee
Anna Marcus
Dear Ladies, thank you for the shout. That was an amazing group effort! I never saw so many interpretations of this print
https://lookingfabulousat50.blogspot.com/
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Anna, thanks so much! I am so glad that you joined us this month! I absolutely adore your gorgeous paisley dress. We always get so much wonderful style inspiration from the participants each month. I hope you are having a safe and blessed holiday season!
xoxo
Shelbee
Sheila (of Ephemera)
Oh, fabulous theme! I meant to join this and just forgot, but at least I wore a paisley blouse yesterday, and I even did a Flashback on the blouse! How is that for timing?
Loving these looks, and dang, these are some fabulously stylish women!
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Thanks so much, Sheila! Oh, I would have loved to have you join us! Perhaps for next month for our monochromatic theme you can send us a few photos. I need to hop over and scope out your flashback paisley blouse! Have a fabulous weekend, my friend.
xoxo
Shelbee
Jacqui Berry
I love all the looks, everyone is wearing their paisley so well. Thanks for including me. Jacqui x
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Thanks for joining us this month, Jacqui! This was such a fun theme with so many gorgeous outfits!
xoxo
Shelbee