What? You don't think I look ridiculous? Even with the feathered hat? OK, maybe I should give these items a second chance and try to work them in somehow. Maybe it might feel a little less strange spreading it out to one item per outfit rather than all together because right now it doesn't feel very me at all. I will try again though!
My mom is very kind-hearted and generous. She's always been more interested in makeup and dressing up than me and has a more glam/blingy style (sometimes a little MDAL too). Ever since we were growing up she's always been buying me clothes or trying to get me to wear makeup. I've only been doing this fashion thing for a few months and she really does not have any idea I'm doing this or what my new style is so I don't fault her at all for not picking things that are my style. It just amuses me that she is shopping at a "younger" store than I do. She did get some navy polka dot tights that I wore last week and some cream fishnet-style tights too, so some of it is stuff I can really use.
I definitely was very thankful to her...no need to hurt her feelings if it's not perfect. I hate it when you give something and the giftee makes a face or says they want to return it right away, so I try not to do that ever. I don't have a problem with regifting or returning per se, just not in front of your face!
Unfortunately F21 has a horrible return policy--you have to have the receipt and all tags AND return within 21 days, and then you only get store credit, no refunds. And accessories/jewelry are all final sale. No returns without receipt or after 21 days. I don't want to ask my mom for the receipt so I will either have to make them work or donate them. This is why I try not to shop there and go to Nordstrom or Anthro instead.
Alicat, that is a great quote. And I'll try to wear the beret next time I'm out with my mom. I'm so sorry about your mom...I miss my dad all the time too.