Comments on: The Big Question: No-Buyer’s Remorse

By: Zaftig

Zaftig — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 05:39:52 +0000

Ahh… just the memories are so painful.. ok, I need a minute to pull myself together… There. I feel a bit better.

So, it was 2 items – a black AND a cherry red (you know, that perfect not-too-bright, not-too-dark red?) belted wool jacket I tried on in a tiny little boutique off Via Condotti in Rome. The wool was incredibly soft, but the jacket was so well structured and figure flattering, with a very chic mandarin collar. The belt hit at just the right spot on my waist. The buttons were gorgeous. The quality was undeniable. And I am an idiot for hesistating because I ‘thought I was going to lost 15 lbs’ and did not want a jacket I wouldn’t be able to wear in a short while.

I actually walked back towards the boutique a few minutes after I left, and they had closed up shop for the day. It was my last night in Rome, so I couldn’t go back. And the jackets cost the equivalent of $80 each. An immense bargain at the price…. I’m smacking my head as I think about it , because I am the same size now as I was then…. eight months ago!!

By: JaneC

JaneC — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 20:49:37 +0000

The delicious goody I regret not buying/paying for wasn’t something wearable. My godmother, who teaches German at a high school, takes her students on a trip to Germany every year. One year when I was in high school she asked me if I wanted to go too, even though I knew no German. I decided not to go because I was afraid I would not fit in with the other students. Now I am sorry I did not go, because I do not know when I will have the money or the opportunity to go to Germany again.

By: m

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 20:40:30 +0000

Belle – just wanted to mention that Marshalls definitely had those. CK stuff shows ups there and and Ross sometimes. Also I think Filenes too

By: Sara

Sara — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 19:21:39 +0000

This one was so good, it hurts me and my dear mama. After high school graduation, I had a small pile of money from benevolent friends and relatives. Mom and I were out for a beauty hit (nature, art, fashion, etc.) and went into a little group of posh antique dealers. We were chatting with the owner, who had been putting out the items her husband had bought in the south of France.

Among them was a trestle table so exquisite I actually got chills and weak knees. It was from the 1600s with great, fat mahogany legs that were ornately carved. The top was inlaid with simple walnut marquetry in a geometric design. The big rectangle would work perfectly as a library or dining table–and you could pull leaves out from either side to expand it (the center dropped down).

Mom and I crawled around on the floor with flashlights inspecting it, and the table was in great condition. We talked it over, and agreed that it was a purchase that must be made, lest I regret it forever. I put down half, which was a few thousand dollars. The rest to be paid on delivery. We dashed to tell dad of my coup.

Dad absolutely hit the roof. He was furious that I would spend so much money on something so STUPID! and FRIVOLOUS! He made me go down the next day and get my check back. The owner was angry but gave me my money back. It was so embarrassing and sad–there was crying from both me and mom.

As it does, the money trickled through my fingers in college without anything substantial to show for it. Sometimes, mom or I will sigh and remark how much we wished we had that glorious table. So very sad.

By: Kelly Girl

Kelly Girl — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 15:47:07 +0000

While I’m sure there are many items of clothing or shoes, the first thing to pop into my head is a doll. Somewhere in the vicinity of 10 years ago I was in London. Harvey Nichols had done all the windows in a Barbie theme and there was a special limited edition commemorative doll – only 250 were produced which is an insanely small number. I can’t quite remember the price but I know it would’ve worked out to be over $100. Although I collect Barbies and she was beautiful, I already felt like I was being so extravagant with the London trip that I couldn’t justify it.

Of course, if I’d had a brain in my head I would’ve whipped out my credit card and bought two because I could’ve come back to the US and sold the extra Barbie for enough to cover the cost of my doll and possibly part of my trip as well. Even now when the collectibles market has died down, that doll is selling for over $700.

By: Heather Outside Boston

Heather Outside Boston — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 14:31:59 +0000

I can’t even remember the exact place or time any more (it’s been about 10 years), but I can’t get the image of that little statue out of my head: She would have fit in my hand, a small girl in bronze with her legs curled up and her head thrown back, wind in her hair, and one arm up gently. Such an unusual pose, could have been devastated or defiant, beseeching, or perhaps reaching for a helpful hand… Damn, I should have blown the budget.

By: Annalucia

Annalucia — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 14:00:36 +0000

The posting from LaBellaDonna sent the Annalucia quick-quick to the Townsend site, to see if the lovely colonial-ladies’ shoe was truly being discontinued. Alas yes, and its replacement is indeed clumpy and graceless, as well as being more expensive by thirty of the American dollars.

The Annalucia never bought these shoes; she has the wide feets and knew that the “normal” width would never fit. Still, it comforted her to know that such handsome shoes existed in the world. But not for much longer, it seems. So sad…

By: Style Spy

Style Spy — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 02:51:29 +0000

Black patent Manolo Blahnik Pangalas, on sale at Neiman’s for around $350. They fit me like they were made for me, a rarity with Blahniks. Oh, whatever was I thinking… It still stings, Plummie. It still stings.

By: Belle

Belle — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 02:27:59 +0000

It was this dress:

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2924245/0~2376776~2374327~2374331~6008989?mediumthumbnail=Y&origin=category&searchtype=&pbo=6008989&P=1&siteId=mH0jcSTu4.0-b0HH8T0FKzG1J2k_6v73Aw

I’ve been kicking myself all winter!

By: Lori C.

Lori C. — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 23:59:05 +0000

Of course I latch onto the fact that you were outside Oklahoma City…and I love to hear that fabulous people have spent time near where I’m forced to continue to live while I get an education. So thank you for reminding me that it has it’s nice moments:)