I promise to return to our scheduled programming (clothes…clothes…and more clothes.) soon, but I’m in an unfocused mode and I’m kinda curious to know more about you, my lovely readers. So. I am going to ask a bunch o’ questions and you can either leave your responses as comments on this post OR email ’em to me. And then I will send a special Magpie treat to one reader whose responses tickle my fancy. (I hate that phrase — it sounds so naughty.) SO — here goes:
1. What indulgence do you routinely treat yourself to?
2. How do you like to shop? Solo, with a best bud, or in a group? (Or something else entirely that I’m not thinking of?)
3. What are you on the hunt for right now, clothing-wise?
4. Your house is on fire and you have enough time to grab one thing from your closet. (Improbable, but roll with it.) What would you snag?
5. Whose closet would you most like to raid?
6. What are you wearing when you feel most confident?
7. I would never wear _______.
8. I wish I could wear _______.
9. Biggest fashion mistake you’ve made?
10. I’m saving up for _____.
…and GO. Post your response by Monday night and I’ll announce a winner on Tuesday a.m.!
Now, I will answer myself:
1. What indulgence do you routinely treat yourself to?
Um, I have to pick one? First is weekly manicures. I’m usually an Essie gal, but I’ve been wearing a lot of OPI Cajun Shrimp lately. It’s just bright enough without bordering on neon. My bestie and I prefer to pronounce that word with a thick Southern drawl, i.e., “shray-ump” and I find myself using that pronunciation in public. Embarrassing.
Second is upscale underpinnings. I set a bad precedent for myself while living in Lyon, where all of the lingerie is lovely, and I can’t kick the habit now. I have my eye on this outrageous D & G set ($510 for top — barf! — and $430 for bottom):
2. How do you like to shop? Solo, with a best bud, or in a group? (Or something else entirely that I’m not thinking of?)
There is really only one person I can shop with: my sister who lives in NYC. I feel self-conscious in pretty much every other shopping arrangement — I don’t like feeling like people are waiting on me, or like someone’s following me around a store, commenting on everything I touch.
3. What are you on the hunt for right now, clothing-wise?
I need some new wear-with-everything flats. For some reason, I find flat-buying dreadful. I’d always prefer to drop my benjamins on a pair of fab new heels. Flats feel unexciting to me, even though I then wear them into the ground. Wah. Right now J. Crew’s CeCe in neon azalea has my eye.
4. Your house is on fire and you have enough time to grab one thing from your closet. (Improbable, but roll with it.) What would you snag?
I know I made up this question, but it’s impossible. I want to grab 345 things. But. I guess I’d pick a pair of hot pink Christian Louboutins that I bought several years ago as a treat to myself.
5. Whose closet would you most like to raid?
Kourtney Kardashian’s. I know you’re all gasping/shocked. But I love her style — fashion-forward, slightly edgy/slick, and just adventurous/playful enough. Plus, she’s roughly my size, so I could fit into everything and she owns a cadre of great bags (Balenciaga, Celine, Chanel — OH MY).
6. What are you wearing when you feel most confident?
Heels and thick, black mascara (I wear DiorShow).
7. I would never wear _______.
Hunter Boots when it’s not raining. I hate this look. If you must wear them for their intended purpose (splashing through puddles), then do it. Otherwise…brown leather boots will do.
8. I wish I could wear _______.
Shorts with heels. I love this look. But I always feel like I’m trying too hard when I attempt it and promptly change before leaving. (Outfit below: Lulu Frost necklace, $238; white blouse, $98, brocade Red Valentino shorts, $320):
And, of course, majah heels (Lanvin, $975):
9. Biggest fashion mistake you’ve made?
“Lingerie-inspired” tops were in heavy rotation during my college years. Standard “going out” fare. Barf.
10. I’m saving up for _____.
Right now, I really want a Goyard tote in white or gray. Yes.
So, now it’s your turn! Spill!