Function or Fashion?
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Same here. And my wallet. I am OBSESSED with wallets now. I've always been in between "meh" and "DO NOT WANT" about purses, but I found my love for wallets last year. 
I love tiny, thin leather bifolds that you can slip into a back pocket easily. I have three wallets. I do not need three wallets. Everywhere I go, when I see them, I HAVE to look. There's a wallet thread that I stalk on one forum I'm on. It's getting ridiculous. Maybe by the time I have 30 I'll admit I have a problem.
When it comes to clothing, I'm a total wreck. Jeans and a shirt and a hoodie are my usual. I might have a nice blouse upon occasion. Whenever I dress up I feel a little bit ridiculous. The last time I wore anything fancy was to Tiffany's wedding, and by the time I got back to Zoom's house I pretty much ran upstairs to get it off. I like nice clothes, but it seems I can only stand them for a couple hours.
I love tiny, thin leather bifolds that you can slip into a back pocket easily. I have three wallets. I do not need three wallets. Everywhere I go, when I see them, I HAVE to look. There's a wallet thread that I stalk on one forum I'm on. It's getting ridiculous. Maybe by the time I have 30 I'll admit I have a problem.When it comes to clothing, I'm a total wreck. Jeans and a shirt and a hoodie are my usual. I might have a nice blouse upon occasion. Whenever I dress up I feel a little bit ridiculous. The last time I wore anything fancy was to Tiffany's wedding, and by the time I got back to Zoom's house I pretty much ran upstairs to get it off. I like nice clothes, but it seems I can only stand them for a couple hours.
Most of the "fashion" makes little sense to me and I'm not going to drop loads of cash on something that will be out of date in 2 months. I tend to stick to the classics that always look good and keep a few pieces of totally up-to-date stuff around just for the heck of it or the random occasion I actually go downtown and feel the need to not stand out.
So yeah, I have my Oach (Target Coach knock-off) because I now carry catalogs, cards and my planner around with me everywhere, but given the slightest chance, I'll revert back to folding some bills around my ID (and maybe card) and shoving that in one pocket and my phone in the other. I did find out that our Pure Satisfaction pouches are just the right size for carrying an iPhone, ID, card, some bills, lipstick and chapstick while at Convention! I'm lucky enough I can slip the ribbon around my wrist and wear it that way and even tuck it up the sleeve of my jacket if I'm wearing on.
So yeah, I have my Oach (Target Coach knock-off) because I now carry catalogs, cards and my planner around with me everywhere, but given the slightest chance, I'll revert back to folding some bills around my ID (and maybe card) and shoving that in one pocket and my phone in the other. I did find out that our Pure Satisfaction pouches are just the right size for carrying an iPhone, ID, card, some bills, lipstick and chapstick while at Convention! I'm lucky enough I can slip the ribbon around my wrist and wear it that way and even tuck it up the sleeve of my jacket if I'm wearing on.
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No, guess I'm just funny like that -==sigh==- no sense of adventure.
Nope ... da man is the one who enjoys hanging off cliffs, he's a rock climber. He once lived in a tent in Yosemite for over two years; there's still a group of hard-core climbers that live there. Glad he got that part out of his system before we met!!
Told him just that, and he says in that hurt puppy voice they sometimes get: "Huh? You wouldn't have lived in my tent with me in Yosemite??"
Ummm ... no. :lol-sign:
^^^ That!! Function when it comes to bags. Can't stand any that have those little upside-down horseshoe-shaped handles on top that can only be carried by one hand.
And zippers are more secure ... things don't fall out and it makes bags less of a target for pickpockets. (Not that there's many of those where I live now ... but still got that NYC "every compartment's gotta have a zipper" mentality ... and still carry my bag so that it hangs in the front where I can see it.)
Bad ankle here too (snapped Achilles from gymnastics, ouch, and repairs are never as good as new.) ... but find the opposite. Walking around a lot in flats makes it sore later. So I always wear some type of heel ... including thick-soled sneakers and hiking boots with thick soles with a built-up heel. Probably dependent on nature of original injury though.
Wallet stalking?? OK, that's just weird.
Nope ... da man is the one who enjoys hanging off cliffs, he's a rock climber. He once lived in a tent in Yosemite for over two years; there's still a group of hard-core climbers that live there. Glad he got that part out of his system before we met!!
Told him just that, and he says in that hurt puppy voice they sometimes get: "Huh? You wouldn't have lived in my tent with me in Yosemite??"
Ummm ... no. :lol-sign:
^^^ That!! Function when it comes to bags. Can't stand any that have those little upside-down horseshoe-shaped handles on top that can only be carried by one hand.
And zippers are more secure ... things don't fall out and it makes bags less of a target for pickpockets. (Not that there's many of those where I live now ... but still got that NYC "every compartment's gotta have a zipper" mentality ... and still carry my bag so that it hangs in the front where I can see it.)
Bad ankle here too (snapped Achilles from gymnastics, ouch, and repairs are never as good as new.) ... but find the opposite. Walking around a lot in flats makes it sore later. So I always wear some type of heel ... including thick-soled sneakers and hiking boots with thick soles with a built-up heel. Probably dependent on nature of original injury though.
There's a wallet thread that I stalk on one forum I'm on.
When I was younger it was all about the FASHION........I wouldn't even go to the road and get the mail for my mom without hair, makeup, and a cute outfit on, LOL
(which aggravated the poop out of her) I had a closet full of purses to match shoes and belts.
Now? At home I don't care about fashion one tiny bit.....it can be sweat pants and a t-shirt and I'm ok in the house or around the yard. And sometimes even the grocery depending on HOW BAD the sweats and t-shirt are, LOL. If they are worn and paint stained, I'll change before leaving, if they are in 'good shape' meh, I'll run to the store in them..........Unless it's a somewhere FANCY like the dollar store! ROFLMAO!! (j/k)
To go out besides the grocery..........a friend's house, grab a bite around town, shopping or even window shopping, I like to look good AND feel good if possible.........when I have to choose, I'd say comfort wins
(which aggravated the poop out of her) I had a closet full of purses to match shoes and belts.
Now? At home I don't care about fashion one tiny bit.....it can be sweat pants and a t-shirt and I'm ok in the house or around the yard. And sometimes even the grocery depending on HOW BAD the sweats and t-shirt are, LOL. If they are worn and paint stained, I'll change before leaving, if they are in 'good shape' meh, I'll run to the store in them..........Unless it's a somewhere FANCY like the dollar store! ROFLMAO!! (j/k)
To go out besides the grocery..........a friend's house, grab a bite around town, shopping or even window shopping, I like to look good AND feel good if possible.........when I have to choose, I'd say comfort wins
A little of both, 90% of the time when I'm going out I'm going to my pub. If its the start of a shift I'll have my handbag. It fits everything aswell as a spare shirt so I can go socialise when I'm finished.
I'f I'm just going to get on it I just take some cash and my ID in my pocket because I don't trust myself not to walk away from my stuff. I've started loving heels but my balance is bad enough at the best of times, let alone after a few beers and I'm not a fan of broken ankles.
I'd love to get dressed up one night in a dress and heels and see what happens when I walk into my pub. People wouldn't expect it fromt miss-always-jeans-and-converse.
I like function but I'm a slave to my "style" I guess. I don't follow fashion trends but I have a certian way I like to look and to a point it controls me, especially my hair and the fact that I straighten it constantly. I also hate to be caught without my eyeliner, I just feel naked without it.
I'f I'm just going to get on it I just take some cash and my ID in my pocket because I don't trust myself not to walk away from my stuff. I've started loving heels but my balance is bad enough at the best of times, let alone after a few beers and I'm not a fan of broken ankles.
I'd love to get dressed up one night in a dress and heels and see what happens when I walk into my pub. People wouldn't expect it fromt miss-always-jeans-and-converse.
I like function but I'm a slave to my "style" I guess. I don't follow fashion trends but I have a certian way I like to look and to a point it controls me, especially my hair and the fact that I straighten it constantly. I also hate to be caught without my eyeliner, I just feel naked without it.
Forgot to mention. Im a purse addict. Im not big on high fashion purses because they tend to be butt ugly. I like totes, beaded bags, random prints. I always pick my clothes and accessories with expression in my mind not so much impression.
I have over 10 purses which is nothing compared to my mom or sister. I actually didn't "fall in love" with purses until I was about 18.
Shoes.......those are a obsession for me lol. Mostly Converse All Star shoes. But again I go with expression, comfort, and then impression when picking out new shoes.
This web site is my style as a whole.
Mod Retro Indie Clothing & Vintage Clothes
I have over 10 purses which is nothing compared to my mom or sister. I actually didn't "fall in love" with purses until I was about 18.
Shoes.......those are a obsession for me lol. Mostly Converse All Star shoes. But again I go with expression, comfort, and then impression when picking out new shoes.
This web site is my style as a whole.
Mod Retro Indie Clothing & Vintage Clothes
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Function. I will very rarely wear anything uncomfortable for the sake of fashion.
however, i used to have my own fashion. Now, not so much. I would NEVER wear sweatpants or pajama pants out before, but lately with all the incisions I've had, I have been wearing sweatpants. The past few days I've started wearing jeans again though
I don't follow what's in or out. I don't care. If I like something, I wear it
however, i used to have my own fashion. Now, not so much. I would NEVER wear sweatpants or pajama pants out before, but lately with all the incisions I've had, I have been wearing sweatpants. The past few days I've started wearing jeans again though
I don't follow what's in or out. I don't care. If I like something, I wear it
