You’re really funny, Traci! (So you agree—you think you’re funny?) I love the framework of course, but what I really wanna talk about now is top 5 movies (and what that even means).
Well you see, there’s a Top 5 list, and then there’s a Best Movies I’ve Ever Seen list, and they are VERY different. And that’s all I’ll say about that. 😎
I was about to ask you what the framework is for a handbag purchase, as I try to justify $200-300 to replace the bag I didn’t realize I needed, BUT you just said you’re not really a bag girl. Do you free-mug your coffee in the car too, you madwoman?!
I am a frazzled free mugging EVERYTHING. Talk about unhinged. I have amazing bags… I just only know a life of chaos and distress. 🤣🤣 when I do purchase one (to collect dust) I’m all about TRR.
Re: movies, fair. To be honest, I probably don’t know many on either list. Unless Bridesmaids happens to be on one of them.
Okayyyy, can we turn our beds into bunk beds now?! 😉 I’m so glad this brought a smile to your face! I was just out with my husband doing something completely unrelated to Step Brothers, but I somehow managed to drop several quotes throughout the night anyway.
And yes, I couldn’t agree more... the shoes are crucial. I’m very particular about where a pant hits at the ankle and how that completely dictates the shoe situation from there.
Thank you again for taking the time to read and share my work! I LOVE your content and am truly honored!
This is too good! love the creativity behind styling your cargo pants ALL the ways. The four seasons test is something i intuitively think about (and if it’s not a four seasons purchase, i think through im ok with it) but didn’t know until you put it into words! Love this and thanks so much for the shout out! 🥰
YES... that's a really good point. Things can squeak by if they don't pass the dreaded & challenging, "four seasons test" 😂 My pleasure!! Thank YOU for putting out such amazing content that I always look forward to reading!
This is brilliant! Such a good method for investing :) [honestly probably in anything, not just clothes!] I love the pants on your so much, and all the ways you came up with to wear them. (P.S. stepbrother is one of the top 5 movies in our house!)
Omg THANK YOU!! Honestly, this method works for way too many things. Dangerously effective 😂 And the pants!! I didn’t expect to wear them this much but here we are. I'm excited to transition them to fall, but I don’t want fall to come. It’s complicated lol. Also, Stepbrothers in your top 5?? Prestige Worldwide 4ever.
I love a good checklist, and also love all the outfits you made! In your usual process, do you make the outfits and then decide whether or not to return?
Great question!! So, I have this weird, almost insane memory for every article of clothing I own. It’s strange, but true. I can do some of this in my head. But yes—most of the time, I’ll get it, experiment a little, and then decide if I have to send the four-shirted husband off to return it at USPS!!
wow! this just showed me how thorough I should be about some of my investments. I've made a few regretful purchases this year but so far more wins so I'm letting it slide.
I love that... and if YOU (!!!) use the Four Seasons Test as a justification-to-buy trick, that definitely means it’s a good one!! Thank you so much for taking the time to read and share my work — I appreciate you beyond words!
I’m so glad you posted this because I was just thinking about my shopping budget and buying pieces of clothing. So helpful to have a thoughtful process when buying something! Especially since having a baby I’m on a tighter budget 😅
Traci! This was amazing! I am a big big thinker when it comes to purchases, so seeing your list and how you work through it was SO FUN! All of the outfit options you created felt unique yet cohesive, and I loved the high-low styling option so much.
Ahhhhhh this made my day!! Big thinker club 🤝 it’s suchhhh a process, right?!
I’m so glad the outfit combos hit!! Sometimes I worry I’m just dressing the same five ways over and over 😂 and YES to the high-low mix, it’s my new hyper fixation!
I need to call up J.Crew right now. Jk, they don’t know I exist. Let’s stalk the page and wait. Usually, if I check first thing in the AM their stock is updated. I’ll keep an eye out for you! Xo
Traci this was brilliant!! The outfits you made blew me away 👏 seriously so impressed with the work you put into this post and service it provided to all of us loyal readers!!
You’re really funny, Traci! (So you agree—you think you’re funny?) I love the framework of course, but what I really wanna talk about now is top 5 movies (and what that even means).
Thanks for the shoutout! 😉
Lmao— love the Mean Girl reference. 🤣 I’m curious what are YOUR top 5 & is there a chance I’ve actually seen any of them. 🫠
Well you see, there’s a Top 5 list, and then there’s a Best Movies I’ve Ever Seen list, and they are VERY different. And that’s all I’ll say about that. 😎
I was about to ask you what the framework is for a handbag purchase, as I try to justify $200-300 to replace the bag I didn’t realize I needed, BUT you just said you’re not really a bag girl. Do you free-mug your coffee in the car too, you madwoman?!
I am a frazzled free mugging EVERYTHING. Talk about unhinged. I have amazing bags… I just only know a life of chaos and distress. 🤣🤣 when I do purchase one (to collect dust) I’m all about TRR.
Re: movies, fair. To be honest, I probably don’t know many on either list. Unless Bridesmaids happens to be on one of them.
THIS IS GOLD. the creativity! the humor! I'm obsessed. also, my husband and I are constantly yelling "are you gonna invest or not?!" across rooms LOL
LOL! I love that!! THANK YOU so much for the kind words!
You had me at Step Brothers. Definitely in my top 5 movies AND most quoted in my household. I’m legit quoting them in my head as I write this.
This check list is fantastic! The shoe test is super important and, IMO, often overlooked.
Okayyyy, can we turn our beds into bunk beds now?! 😉 I’m so glad this brought a smile to your face! I was just out with my husband doing something completely unrelated to Step Brothers, but I somehow managed to drop several quotes throughout the night anyway.
And yes, I couldn’t agree more... the shoes are crucial. I’m very particular about where a pant hits at the ankle and how that completely dictates the shoe situation from there.
Thank you again for taking the time to read and share my work! I LOVE your content and am truly honored!
It’s not a date night if you don’t ask your partner if they like guacamole.
Dead 💀☠️😂!!! Appreciate you so much!!
this was amazing
THANK YOU!!!!!
This is too good! love the creativity behind styling your cargo pants ALL the ways. The four seasons test is something i intuitively think about (and if it’s not a four seasons purchase, i think through im ok with it) but didn’t know until you put it into words! Love this and thanks so much for the shout out! 🥰
also not a bag person, also try really hard to think of the shoes that fit cuz if there’s no shoe, i won’t wear. so much goodness!!
SO VALID.
YES... that's a really good point. Things can squeak by if they don't pass the dreaded & challenging, "four seasons test" 😂 My pleasure!! Thank YOU for putting out such amazing content that I always look forward to reading!
This is brilliant! Such a good method for investing :) [honestly probably in anything, not just clothes!] I love the pants on your so much, and all the ways you came up with to wear them. (P.S. stepbrother is one of the top 5 movies in our house!)
Omg THANK YOU!! Honestly, this method works for way too many things. Dangerously effective 😂 And the pants!! I didn’t expect to wear them this much but here we are. I'm excited to transition them to fall, but I don’t want fall to come. It’s complicated lol. Also, Stepbrothers in your top 5?? Prestige Worldwide 4ever.
I love a good checklist, and also love all the outfits you made! In your usual process, do you make the outfits and then decide whether or not to return?
Great question!! So, I have this weird, almost insane memory for every article of clothing I own. It’s strange, but true. I can do some of this in my head. But yes—most of the time, I’ll get it, experiment a little, and then decide if I have to send the four-shirted husband off to return it at USPS!!
Oh that’s a super useful skill to have! You must save your husband so much time on returns 😂
I won’t speak for him. But I’m a superhero in my own mind. 🤣🤣🤣🤣
wow! this just showed me how thorough I should be about some of my investments. I've made a few regretful purchases this year but so far more wins so I'm letting it slide.
I’m so glad it was helpful!! Honestly, me & you both! More wins is HUGE!!
THE FOUR-SEASON TEST is a go-to trick I use when justifying a big purchase item.
There are some amazing tidbits and insights to consider in this edit when investing in splurge worthy items in your closet. Loved this, Traci!
I love that... and if YOU (!!!) use the Four Seasons Test as a justification-to-buy trick, that definitely means it’s a good one!! Thank you so much for taking the time to read and share my work — I appreciate you beyond words!
Always girl, I got YOU! Loved reading all your tips and tricks.
Omg the creativity here is incredible! I am going to save and bookmark your checklist to use bc it’s SO GOOD- as was this run down!!
Thank you, Sogole!!! I can be quite impulsive— nothing like a good checklist to slow. me. down. 🤣🫶🏻
This is genius! So helpful and it must have been so much work! Thanks for this.
Thank you, Danielle!! You made my day! 🫶🏻🥰
Thank you for writing it!
My pleasure 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻
I’m so glad you posted this because I was just thinking about my shopping budget and buying pieces of clothing. So helpful to have a thoughtful process when buying something! Especially since having a baby I’m on a tighter budget 😅
Aww, thank you!! Well first, yay for you!! And second, I’m soooo glad it was helpful!! Xo
Traci! This was amazing! I am a big big thinker when it comes to purchases, so seeing your list and how you work through it was SO FUN! All of the outfit options you created felt unique yet cohesive, and I loved the high-low styling option so much.
Ahhhhhh this made my day!! Big thinker club 🤝 it’s suchhhh a process, right?!
I’m so glad the outfit combos hit!! Sometimes I worry I’m just dressing the same five ways over and over 😂 and YES to the high-low mix, it’s my new hyper fixation!
Appreciate you reading beyond words!
This is inspiring and brilliant. Love it!!!!🥰
You’re the best hype woman. Thank you for always showing love & making me feel so good about my posts!! 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻
YOU ARE the best hype woman, also!!
I mean it and thankful you do what you do. Keep rocking it!!
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I was ready to INVEST and sold out in my size 😩
I need to call up J.Crew right now. Jk, they don’t know I exist. Let’s stalk the page and wait. Usually, if I check first thing in the AM their stock is updated. I’ll keep an eye out for you! Xo
Traci this was brilliant!! The outfits you made blew me away 👏 seriously so impressed with the work you put into this post and service it provided to all of us loyal readers!!
TY so much!! It was quite the tornado try-on! Super fun 💗💗