Top / Jeans / Belt / Bandana / Watch (c/o) / Flats / Bag / Nails
I’ll always go to the clearance section of any store before I even glance at the new arrivals. Further 50 percent off emails and banners make my hands sweat with excitement. Pricing an online store from lowest to highest gives my great satisfaction. Lets face it, I’m not the biggest fan of spending money on trends. Its easy to see what’s going to go out of style and what to invest in. I like the whole 70s thing that every chainstore is shoving down our throats but not enough to commit to a pair of flared jeans for more than a month. Instead, I add a red bandana and brown cross body both stolen from my mum’s wardrobe and I don’t have to spend a dime.
That’s not to say I don’t like to splurge on the finer things. Timepieces are something I thoroughly enjoy and this year I have managed to acquire quite a few unintentionally. One of which includes this Rumba Time piece. The beautifully cut edges reflect light and create the prettiest rainbow effect on your walls. Unfortunately Rumba Time’s website only ships to certain places. However, you can buy this exact style on ShopBop which I recommend because the shipping is crazy fast even if you live in Australia.
So save those dollars and invest in lasting pieces that your children can steal from you down the road. Or put it towards that holiday you’ve been meaning to take yourself on. Experiences are always greater than material things. Period.
Edit: I have decided to update my sign off with a more personalised touch. Writing Christmas cards and gift tags helped me come up with a new way of spelling out ‘much love karen’. Let me know what you think of it and thank you so much for reading.
Love your style as always 🙂 Thanks for sharing.
Love, Gly
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Thanks for popping in Gly x
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Great article! I think it’s good to be careful with the trends and even skip a few. Lovely outfit!
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Thanks Sara, I definitely agree hun x
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This is such a cute outfit! Love the red bandanna touch 🙂 Also I’m just living vicariously through your dreamy NZ photos haha hope you’re enjoying your well-deserved holiday xx
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Thank you Naeun, aw I’m glad to hear, another travel post will be up next Mon! Hopefully you’re done with work soon?
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I love your last sentence! I also believe that experiences are a much better investment because they will shape you and stay with you for ever.
LUXESSED
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Thank you for picking that up hun x
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Time pieces definitely sound like a wiser investments than seasonal trends and how cool that you now own a rainbow-throwing watch! Unfortunately, my mom is in Denmark and I’m in Dubai, so I don’t have a mom-closet to steal from. Instead I have the world’s biggest mall just a short drive away, so shopping away is much too easy down here:)
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Thanks Mitzie Mee! That is so neat, still wanting to see that for myself!
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Such a cute outfit…I’m loving your watch!
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Thanks Valerie x
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You look simply pretty in this outfit. Cute lace up shoes. I really want one for myself 🙂
Have a beautiful day!
xoxo,
SHAIRA
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You should totally get some Shaira, thanks so much x
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Your watch is gorgeous. I also love your lace up flats. You look perfect!
Kathy
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Thanks Kathy, you’re so sweet xoxo
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Woah, ok your mom has such great style! I’ve been scouring the interwebs for a red bandana, and the one you have here is v lovely! Other thoughts I had while reading this post: I love how you took these photos and the new sign off is super duperly cute.
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Haha I wish I could say the same for all that crazy shoulder padded stuff she has! Thank you and thank you for noticing xoxox
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This outfit is beautiful! I love the neutral colour palette and the lace up flats.
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Thanks hun x
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These are such lovely photos, the inclusion of flowers is beautiful. I love your point on saving up on investment pieces that can be handed down through the generations, rather than splurging on everything around you 🙂
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Thanks Gabrielle, they were courtesy of my garden haha!
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love your shoes!! 😀
Have a great week!
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Thank you hun xx
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Your shoes are so cute, love the colour
xo
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That’s a gorgeous watch. I’m the same way I don’t mind splurging on timeless pieces but other items I always try find deals. Hope you have a wonderful holiday with your family!
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I agree – investing on timeless pieces, like a quality timepiece, can really make such a difference 🙂 And you’re not the only one who’s excited about all of those extra 50% off emails or the ability to sort online shopping pages by price range 😛 ❤ Hope you're having a great weekend Karen, and love the look so much!
XO, Elizabeth
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