tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post8503408522264928424..comments2023-07-28T09:40:38.679-04:00Comments on Messy Wife, Blessed Life: What I Wore Sunday: Judgment FreeMandi Richardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14641577291206420549noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-5345763964232783562012-12-31T10:48:04.682-05:002012-12-31T10:48:04.682-05:00I totally agree with your point about designer stu...I totally agree with your point about designer stuff and not judging... there are some great deals out there and, really, who am I to say if someone does pay full price or not? I will say, though, that you can get some very affordable purses that are cute and hold up well. I love Liz Claiborne bags which aren't really that pricey in dept stores, but I always get them from the outlet for $25 or less. They are really cute; I get tons of compliments on them! I'm fairly rough on my purses, too, and I have about 6 that I rotate throughout the year and have had for up to 5 years. They last and last and last! Lately I've been wanting a new purse, and kind of wishing one would wear out so I have a 'reason' to replace it lol! Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05625035254559197934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-85854905679996480072012-12-31T07:58:30.765-05:002012-12-31T07:58:30.765-05:00you look great and agree on the thrift finds...we ...you look great and agree on the thrift finds...we never know how people come about their pricey accessories..... ;-)<br />The reading on Samuel always pulls my heartstrings....leaving my baby @ age 3-ish....gut check. ugh. unimaginable and I only can aspire to work toward an OUNCE of Faith that strong.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-74329085689564362502012-12-30T22:43:42.962-05:002012-12-30T22:43:42.962-05:00Thank you! Thank you! Mandi Richardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14641577291206420549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-29738511531630462552012-12-30T22:43:20.782-05:002012-12-30T22:43:20.782-05:00I think mine would always be on the "too chea...I think mine would always be on the "too cheap" side. I seriously hate paying for something unless it's under $10 and still then, for a shirt, it better be under $5! <br /><br />My parents can be generous gift givers too and it can be embarrassing at times. Mandi Richardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14641577291206420549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-27381586231676978512012-12-30T22:41:49.551-05:002012-12-30T22:41:49.551-05:00I only took my coat off for the picture! It was c...I only took my coat off for the picture! It was cold!Mandi Richardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14641577291206420549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-19490100162905053932012-12-30T22:41:11.240-05:002012-12-30T22:41:11.240-05:00I need too look into high quality shoes as well be...I need too look into high quality shoes as well because mine wear out FAST (I tend to wear my same favorites over and over and over again).Mandi Richardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14641577291206420549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-23845002609103504202012-12-30T22:40:08.433-05:002012-12-30T22:40:08.433-05:00Thanks! I think I'm going to be a little more...Thanks! I think I'm going to be a little more picky about quality in the future so that I'm not constantly going through things (not so great for the environment to have stuff constantly going to the dump either).Mandi Richardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14641577291206420549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-83903607103324101442012-12-30T22:38:49.710-05:002012-12-30T22:38:49.710-05:00Hmmm, I will check that out, I've never heard ...Hmmm, I will check that out, I've never heard of a Coach warranty.Mandi Richardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14641577291206420549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-787843137506492372012-12-30T22:38:13.353-05:002012-12-30T22:38:13.353-05:00Thank you! Yes, I think being on a tight budget m...Thank you! Yes, I think being on a tight budget makes it so that I can't justify paying much for anything and I think that will always stick with me. I'm not a huge Vera Bradley fan, but I thank it's because I always have to be really "matchy matchy" and patterns don't work well for that.Mandi Richardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14641577291206420549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-19337341493354441432012-12-30T22:36:47.546-05:002012-12-30T22:36:47.546-05:00I almost passed on this skirt, but then I remember...I almost passed on this skirt, but then I remembered this post http://theevangelista.com/post/38946609968/monochrome-at-the-messiah#disqus_thread) on The Evangelista and thought it looked kind of similar. I'm glad I picked it up! <br /><br />I also like Fossil purses although I've never owned one myself.Mandi Richardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14641577291206420549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-11732028804907624312012-12-30T22:34:09.123-05:002012-12-30T22:34:09.123-05:00Thanks, Lianna! This was the only shirt I had tha...Thanks, Lianna! This was the only shirt I had that want with the pants and I didn't think too much about it until I saw the picture - I like it a lot too!Mandi Richardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14641577291206420549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-79661883343406870532012-12-30T22:33:09.913-05:002012-12-30T22:33:09.913-05:00Thanks, Deme!Thanks, Deme!Mandi Richardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14641577291206420549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-2946458647472331552012-12-30T22:05:01.097-05:002012-12-30T22:05:01.097-05:00Looks like it was your week to lecture something t...Looks like it was your week to lecture something that a lot of us should hear. Thanks! We should rotate the fashion lecture each week. <br /><br />I tend to spend more on shoes and purses. They can get so beat up so quickly. Quality really can be more affordable, as long as you steer clear of trends. I carry a vintage D&B, and Fossil is my other fav.Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11015272018218819947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-34089389509577249012012-12-30T22:03:21.180-05:002012-12-30T22:03:21.180-05:00I love that skirt. Though how are you not cold in...I love that skirt. Though how are you not cold in short sleeves when there is snow on the ground outside? :)Contranaut Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02773343233006374719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-79694001742416373242012-12-30T20:56:10.982-05:002012-12-30T20:56:10.982-05:00I love the red and black combo of your outfit! Th...I love the red and black combo of your outfit! There really is nothing quite like a good deal, or some product that lasts forever and is worth the money!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-19019003224238108252012-12-30T19:49:36.770-05:002012-12-30T19:49:36.770-05:00I so appreciate the sentiment about not judging. ...I so appreciate the sentiment about not judging. You never know how someone's acquired something. I, for example, have a wildly gift-giving pops. It's definitely his love language, and sometimes he goes a bit overboard. It can be humbling to accept at times, but it makes him feel loved when I gladly receive them! <br /><br />This is why I generally do not talk about the price of my clothes. People don't need to know. It probably wouldn't be cheap enough for some folks and it'd be too cheap for others.<br /><br />I love your pleats :-)-Kinsi-https://www.blogger.com/profile/09339177934472292809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-1652280783093737572012-12-30T18:56:30.130-05:002012-12-30T18:56:30.130-05:00I agree about quality products being good steward ...I agree about quality products being good steward of money. I can't say that I pay attention to what others are carrying but I am definitely a big believer that if you can afford it and you need it for good function in daily duties in life (not necessarily "want" for vanity) then it is ok. With that being said, I have only had a diaper bag the last 3 years but finally got a ood quality high end one over a year ago and never looked back. LOL. Cute outfit! The skirt is fab!Jiza @ The Real JZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14279100689519264321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-79696868226573197072012-12-30T18:01:35.897-05:002012-12-30T18:01:35.897-05:00you may check around. i think coach has a lifetim...you may check around. i think coach has a lifetime warranty that is good even thru purchases at the outlet stores. i won't make any promises but thats the rumor i have heard. coach is my one big splurge.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17401590468523117152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-56304949853025708892012-12-30T17:48:01.621-05:002012-12-30T17:48:01.621-05:00Love the new blog design! I have to agree with you...Love the new blog design! I have to agree with you about the designer labels. I used to be a judgey type, too (sometimes I think being on a shoestring budget can do that to you) but I have noticed that when it comes to shoes it pays to spend more money. As for bags I love Vera Bradley Outlet! You look great!Brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17286460843001116279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-10364816783965010712012-12-30T16:52:21.480-05:002012-12-30T16:52:21.480-05:00I really like the skirt. I love the pleating. WIWS...I really like the skirt. I love the pleating. WIWS is making my "fashion staples I have yet to own" very, very long...<br />As far as purses go, I hate having to carry one, but I stick with Fossil... the leather lasts forever. I bought a little red one darn near 6 years ago for 60 bucks and it still looks brand new!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15702427679218021497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-8711434411795604902012-12-30T16:32:22.910-05:002012-12-30T16:32:22.910-05:00Yes, I totally agree with you about not judging! T...Yes, I totally agree with you about not judging! The only reason I can wear any designer brands is if they're a gift or purchased from a thrift store or an outlet. You can look nice without spending full price! And also, that shirt and skirt paired together make a stunning combo!Liannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06934870175902748924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-59302332427291294742012-12-30T16:31:33.124-05:002012-12-30T16:31:33.124-05:00So true "Judgy Judger" - we never reall...So true "Judgy Judger" - we never really know :) I second the quality hand bag/purse move! Especially if you can snag it discounted through an outlet. Great look and great bag :)Deme Crinionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14876097653217776778noreply@blogger.com