tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post8008012145952298142..comments2024-03-28T03:47:06.430-07:00Comments on Ephemera: Mid-Week VacationCatch-Up: Mall and Shopping; Lunch With Mom and Shopping; Day on the Town (and Shopping)Sheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-62684769744882937232018-06-17T17:11:42.541-07:002018-06-17T17:11:42.541-07:00I know, I've been trying to help some of my fr...I know, I've been trying to help some of my friends/coworkers understand - so many of them just don't understand it, how the darkness can take you over. It is such a good thing that we can talk about it.<br /><br />Thanks! I love it!Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-8828871146337714782018-06-15T16:42:49.805-07:002018-06-15T16:42:49.805-07:00Kate Spades' suicide upset me and then when it...Kate Spades' suicide upset me and then when it was followed so closely by Anthony Bourdain taking his own life, it put me into a dark place for a few days. I have my own mental health challenges and have also worked on a suicide/crisis phone line, so I know that one can sink into a deep and dark place, where there appears to be no other alternative but to leave this planet. My heart aches Forest City Fashionistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04428940427287921203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-10614348465286501542018-06-13T18:04:08.759-07:002018-06-13T18:04:08.759-07:00We make our choices and sometimes others just can&...We make our choices and sometimes others just can't understand how we're feeling. Depression lies to us. It's so sad, but I'm glad we can talk about it.Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-64755994212406183372018-06-13T12:44:51.626-07:002018-06-13T12:44:51.626-07:00The news about Kate Spade's death came through...The news about Kate Spade's death came through when I was in London and caused a fair bit of controversy about suicide. As a mother, I can see why it might be deemed selfish to take one's life without considering the impact that will leave your children having to cope with for the rest of their lives. As a woman who has experienced mental health issues in the past, I can see how the life Anna's Island Stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04997013627919505807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-18404962201458831082018-06-10T12:51:25.132-07:002018-06-10T12:51:25.132-07:00It is! L is very good at putting together outfits ...It is! L is very good at putting together outfits - I really only give a few suggestions here and there now. Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-71843834692355252892018-06-10T12:50:57.952-07:002018-06-10T12:50:57.952-07:00I keep hoping it will be better whenever I go to t...I keep hoping it will be better whenever I go to the mall, but it's NOT. So awful. Thank you, Lorena! Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-61503177735691073842018-06-10T12:50:26.010-07:002018-06-10T12:50:26.010-07:00Thanks so much, Kezzie! Get ready for another one ...Thanks so much, Kezzie! Get ready for another one soon, ha ha! I have never seen the brand Just Female before, so not likely to find trousers, but I'll keep my eyes peeled. <br /><br />The shoes just aren't me, I'm not feeling the love. So, gone they are. Aw, I love your Nan's jug story. It's all about the memories. <br /><br />Yes, he's a very stylin' guy! Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-74318210726873568912018-06-10T12:49:00.224-07:002018-06-10T12:49:00.224-07:00Yes, shopping is my relaxation, so there's bou...Yes, shopping is my relaxation, so there's bound to be some whenever I'm off! Thanks so much, Ann!Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-317080344722011192018-06-10T12:48:28.521-07:002018-06-10T12:48:28.521-07:00Thanks, Sasha! All of this feels very long ago now...Thanks, Sasha! All of this feels very long ago now!Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-61695434716500420132018-06-10T12:48:03.246-07:002018-06-10T12:48:03.246-07:00Oh, maybe I'm dressing to the sevens, Vix - th...Oh, maybe I'm dressing to the sevens, Vix - these are not quite the nines! I love the shoulders on that jacket too. L's jacket was such a score. Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-63512835083722172932018-06-10T12:47:19.345-07:002018-06-10T12:47:19.345-07:00Thanks, Mica! Yes, it's so sad that she suffer...Thanks, Mica! Yes, it's so sad that she suffered but couldn't express her struggles. Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-73056043887759644352018-06-09T21:12:30.390-07:002018-06-09T21:12:30.390-07:00Shopping is your super-power. And it was nice to l...Shopping is your super-power. And it was nice to learn (when I asked you a while back, which you repeat here) that your guy chooses his own clothes. Shybikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15263331247319768989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-32868301395551108842018-06-09T15:42:19.845-07:002018-06-09T15:42:19.845-07:00Sheila when you wrote
"I am so saddened by th...Sheila when you wrote<br />"I am so saddened by the dearth of stores with good quality items. Everything is so poorly made and it's all the same. Talk about boring.." I could only nod my head and smile. ITS SO TRUE.<br />I love the red jacket, those sleeves are so 80's- oh and the mix of the polka dot Kate Spade skirt and the floral scarf look fabulous together.Lorenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16720997862417551402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-88406895885826293802018-06-09T03:32:41.378-07:002018-06-09T03:32:41.378-07:00I absolutely love this type of blog post! Thrift s...I absolutely love this type of blog post! Thrift sharing posts are the best! You found some amazing items! I am looking for a pair of Just Female blue denim trousers, so let me know if you find any in your lucky designer finds! <br />The shoes you got rid of are so pretty- were they uncomfortable? <br />How nice your Mum gave you the cherished brooch! I remember my Nan giving me a much Kezziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15705356707599121605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-30826115566986754362018-06-08T10:59:41.709-07:002018-06-08T10:59:41.709-07:00Good to see that you're making the most of you...Good to see that you're making the most of your week off. Frankly, it would have surprised me if there hadn't been any shopping! How fab is you Desigual coat! So are the tone on tone green trousers, and what a bargain! I need a pair, they're gorgeous! Love your Kate Spade skirt and the lovely floral scarf. I'm also loving L's vintage 1950s Christian Dior jacket. Talking of Polyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-39305356182109649452018-06-08T00:14:58.871-07:002018-06-08T00:14:58.871-07:00So many things to love in this post, Sheila! First...So many things to love in this post, Sheila! First, I absolutely love that Desigual coat. It is gorgeous! I love those green pants too. I always love seeing that Kate Spade skirt and those shoes are such a wonderful colour. I was also saddened to hear of her death. Happy to hear you're enjoying your vacation. XXXSasha https://www.blogger.com/profile/15542755255263282212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-89921580322806985762018-06-07T22:57:55.301-07:002018-06-07T22:57:55.301-07:00I'm glad you're having a fabulous week off...I'm glad you're having a fabulous week off and dressing to the nines - no slobbish gear for Sheila and L when they're off work, I'm pleased to see!<br />Loving the shoulders on the H&M jacket, those gorgeous metallic sandals and the emerald green trousers especially. Love L's outfit, too - vintage tailcoats sell as soon as we put them on the rails, we can't get enough Vixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-28714990700836053292018-06-07T21:37:53.991-07:002018-06-07T21:37:53.991-07:00Your Kate Spade skirt outfit was my favourite (alt...Your Kate Spade skirt outfit was my favourite (although you wore a lot of great outfits over the past few days) and it was so sad to read about. I had been admiring Kate Spade bags recently and thinking I should get one, it is a very fun brand so it's so sad to read of her struggles, and how she didn't get the help she needed. I guess there is so much we just don't know about people!Micahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06858487062882928298noreply@blogger.com