https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/expensive-pretty-things-i-wish-i-could-have Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:17:47 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/expensive-pretty-things-i-wish-i-could-have/page/2#post-1147259 Thu, 23 Jan 2014 06:46:53 +0000 Greyscale 1147259@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm seriously in love wiht this Acne leather jacket<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.lagarconne.com/store/item.htm?itemid=23730&amp;sid=293&amp;pid=121">http://www.lagarconne.com/stor.....38;pid=121</a></p> <p>I saw it in a Steven Alan store and it was love at first sight. Unfortunately I just bought a new&nbsp;biker jacket this fall. If I'd found this one first, I might even have saved up for it instead of the one I got...</p> <p>(Bonus that I look vaguely like the model! Except 8" shorter.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/expensive-pretty-things-i-wish-i-could-have#post-1147164 Thu, 23 Jan 2014 04:13:47 +0000 Gigi 1147164@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kristin SF, thanks for posting those links! Would you believe that less than an hour ago I bought one of those faux leather pants online from Nordie's? I went to your links and found that Piperlime had my size at a reduced price. So I was able to call Nordie's and get a price adjustment on my order. :^)&nbsp;</p> <p>Now let's just hope they fit!</p> <p>(Sorry for hijacking the thread.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/expensive-pretty-things-i-wish-i-could-have#post-1147129 Thu, 23 Jan 2014 03:47:50 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 1147129@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, Mo... that cuff.... SIGH. &nbsp; What <u>doesn't </u>it go with? &nbsp;&nbsp;The silver can be&nbsp;fetishy or industrial, or elegant and refined, and the gold is just so&nbsp;steampunk fancypants. &nbsp; Like what Nicole Kidman might wear in The Golden Compass. &nbsp;&nbsp;I want I want I want... &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>If you see that cuff go on sale (hahaha)... please let us know!</p> <p>Louboutins are on my pretties list, but the reality is, I'm good with just admiring and sighing :)</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.neimanmarcus.com/Christian-Louboutin-Corneille-Asymmetric-Red-Sole-Pump-Black/prod162190166___/p.prod?icid=&amp;searchType=MAIN&amp;rte=%252Fcategory.service%253FNtt%253Dlouboutin%2526pageSize%253D30%2526No%253D0%2526refinements%253D717%252C731%252C733%252C&amp;eItemId=prod162190166&amp;cmCat=search">http://www.neimanmarcus.com/Ch.....rod1621901</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.neimanmarcus.com/Christian-Louboutin-Decollette-Pointed-Toe-Red-Sole-Pump-Black/prod158590012___/p.prod?icid=&amp;searchType=MAIN&amp;rte=%252Fcategory.service%253FNtt%253Dlouboutin%2526pageSize%253D30%2526No%253D0%2526refinements%253D717%252C731%252C733%252C&amp;eItemId=prod158590012&amp;cmCat=search">http://www.neimanmarcus.com/Ch...../prod15859</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.neimanmarcus.com/Christian-Louboutin-Botalili-Leather-Red-Sole-Knee-Boot-Black-/prod158570152___/p.prod?icid=&amp;searchType=MAIN&amp;rte=%252Fcategory.service%253FNtt%253Dlouboutin%2526pageSize%253D30%2526No%253D60%2526refinements%253D717%252C731%252C733%252C&amp;eItemId=prod158570152&amp;cmCat=search">http://www.neimanmarcus.com/Ch...../prod15857</a></p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/expensive-pretty-things-i-wish-i-could-have#post-1146975 Thu, 23 Jan 2014 00:13:50 +0000 cheryl 1146975@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh yes Mo, those items are now on my "when i win the lottery list" </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/expensive-pretty-things-i-wish-i-could-have#post-1146879 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 21:30:51 +0000 April 1146879@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay, I thought of one. &nbsp;How about this: &nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://screenbid.auctionserver.net/view-auctions/catalog/id/6/lot/472/">http://screenbid.auctionserver.....6/lot/472/</a>&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/expensive-pretty-things-i-wish-i-could-have#post-1146853 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 21:10:09 +0000 Anonymous 1146853@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, those picks are both so perfect for you! &nbsp;I especially love the cuff. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/expensive-pretty-things-i-wish-i-could-have#post-1146851 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 21:08:35 +0000 Jacky 1146851@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh, that cuff is gorgeous. It reminds me of this cuff that I saw on Pinterest that I'm lusting over:<br /><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/75083518761710256/" rel="nofollow">http://www.pinterest.com/pin/75083518761710256/</a><br />Fortunately (?) it seems to be sold out everywhere. There's a wrap bracelet that's very similar though ...<br /><a href="https://www.ssense.com/women/product/givenchy/black_leather_triple-wrap_obsedia_bracelet/89726" rel="nofollow">https://www.ssense.com/women/p.....elet/89726</a></p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/expensive-pretty-things-i-wish-i-could-have#post-1146793 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 20:04:16 +0000 Kristin SF 1146793@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mo - what about these?<br /><a href="http://piperlime.gap.com/browse/product.do?vid=1&amp;pid=941226002" rel="nofollow">http://piperlime.gap.com/brows.....=941226002</a><br />or<br /><a href="http://piperlime.gap.com/browse/product.do?vid=1&amp;pid=941254002" rel="nofollow">http://piperlime.gap.com/brows.....=941254002</a></p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/expensive-pretty-things-i-wish-i-could-have#post-1146787 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 19:59:00 +0000 Astrid 1146787@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The cuff looks great, Mo! I think it would be perfect for you. I'm always visiting this watch - it's not going to happen though.<br /><a href="https://www.stowa.de/Antea+365+A10,i1.htm" rel="nofollow">https://www.stowa.de/Antea+365+A10,i1.htm</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/expensive-pretty-things-i-wish-i-could-have#post-1146678 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 18:23:15 +0000 Mo 1146678@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thx, Rae, I did see those a while back. &nbsp;I'd rather hold out for real leather or suede, even if it takes a year to find the pair I can afford &nbsp;(The size down TR's were tiiiiinny compared to the 27's. &nbsp;So weird. &nbsp;Makes me think I got a missized pair of 27 to start with. &nbsp;But the knees are too baggy at any rate, so the point is moot. :() </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/expensive-pretty-things-i-wish-i-could-have#post-1146669 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 18:15:54 +0000 rae 1146669@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They have the coated leather-like version at shopbop in all sizes... much less expensive but still not cheap.<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.shopbop.com/coated-wrap-zip-skinny-jeans/vp/v=1/1507422671.htm?folderID=18935&amp;s_kwcid=PTC%7Cpla%7C%7C%7C21364258937%7Cg%7C%7C22598234177&amp;extid=SE_froogle_SC_usa-THRXO3001315724">http://www.shopbop.com/coated-....._kwcid=PTC</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/expensive-pretty-things-i-wish-i-could-have#post-1146667 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 18:15:17 +0000 Mo 1146667@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh, some of you have some awesome pretties, too! &nbsp;I usually don't obsess over that which I can't have, but maybe because these are 'just' out of reach, they taunt me? &nbsp;Like, on a 50% off sale, I could maybe justify making one of them my 'big' purchase for the year, you know? &nbsp;<br />Those things that I truly can't ever afford, I never revisit either &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/expensive-pretty-things-i-wish-i-could-have#post-1146645 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 17:52:12 +0000 rebekahphoto 1146645@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a weak spot for art jewels &amp; interesting designer&nbsp;pieces...I would love to wear any of these Georg Jensen collars, The fluid and organic shapes are gorgeous. &amp; I love the vintage pieces as well....</p> <p> <div><div><a rel="nofollow" href="http://grasilver.com/Georg_Jensen_Original_Sycamore_Pod_Necklace">http://grasilver.com/Georg_Jen.....d_Necklace</a><br />the version in gold is stunning:<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://m.bonhams.com/auctions/20203/lot/350/">http://m.bonhams.com/auctions/20203/lot/350/</a><br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.1stdibs.com/jewelry/necklaces/link-necklaces/georg-jensen-malinowski-necklace-c1968/id-j_83824/">http://www.1stdibs.com/jewelry.....1968/id-j_</a> </p> <p>this Alexander McQueen leather moto:<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.mytheresa.com/us_en/leather-biker-jacket-264348.html">http://www.mytheresa.com/us_en.....64348.html</a></p> <p>Nice, simple&nbsp;mid rise leather trousers&nbsp;<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.farfetch.com/shopping/women/ann-demeulemeester-skinny-trouser-item-10521432.aspx">http://www.farfetch.com/shoppi.....21432.aspx</a></p> <p>this Helmut Lang jacket easily could fit in my wardrobe:<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.farfetch.com/shopping/women/helmut-lang-sonar-jacket-item-10578078.aspx?storeid=9473">http://www.farfetch.com/shoppi.....oreid=9473</a></p> </div></div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/expensive-pretty-things-i-wish-i-could-have#post-1146614 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 17:20:42 +0000 milehighstyle (Linda) 1146614@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Valentino Rockstud pumps spring to mind.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/expensive-pretty-things-i-wish-i-could-have#post-1146612 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 17:18:25 +0000 cuffcat 1146612@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The cuff! The leather jeans! I visit the Burberry trench coats and the Gucci handbags. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/expensive-pretty-things-i-wish-i-could-have#post-1146610 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 17:14:22 +0000 shedev 1146610@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mine is the Vince jacket in Rae's sweatpants post <a href="http://shop.nordstrum.com/s/vi.." rel="nofollow"><a href="http://shop.nordstrum.com/s/vi" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrum.com/s/vi</a>..</a>.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/expensive-pretty-things-i-wish-i-could-have#post-1146565 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 16:23:50 +0000 Emily 1146565@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mo, your picks are edgy, cool and so you! &nbsp;It is nice to dream.</p> <p>My dream item is a classic Burberry trench in their stone colour,&nbsp;with the button-out wool liner... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/expensive-pretty-things-i-wish-i-could-have#post-1146546 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 16:00:47 +0000 ironkurtin 1146546@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I forget who said it (Simon Doonan?) but he said "Covetousness is underrated."&nbsp; You have to have your dreams. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/expensive-pretty-things-i-wish-i-could-have#post-1146540 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 15:56:42 +0000 LACeleste 1146540@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Mo!</p> <p>You have great taste! &nbsp;Now every time an ad pops up for that cuff I wish you could get it!</p> <p>I share your hardware love and had a turn lock cuff designed on Etsy. &nbsp;It was in no way comparable to your amazing pick but it was very cool. &nbsp;The only problem? &nbsp;It was really uncomfortable and kept spinning around. &nbsp;I gave it away.&nbsp; Maybe pretend that would happen? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/expensive-pretty-things-i-wish-i-could-have#post-1146486 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 15:06:06 +0000 Debbie 1146486@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mo-I love that cuff. I had never seen that site before. Now I have some serious things to lust after </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/expensive-pretty-things-i-wish-i-could-have#post-1146381 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 13:15:55 +0000 Thistle 1146381@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous cuff! And I could totally see you in those jeans.</p> <p>For me, it's shoes, shoes, shoes! These have been several SW picks from Angie that are so seriously tempting! I don't honestly shop around much, so temptation is limited. :)</p> <p>The one item I love and would never ever splurge for though is a necklace I have favorited on Etsy. At $900, there is no way I can ever dream of justifying it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/expensive-pretty-things-i-wish-i-could-have#post-1146378 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 13:10:18 +0000 April 1146378@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I never, ever look at "real" jewelry, but that cuff is&nbsp;<i>major.</i></p> <p>Hmm, things that are beyond what I could or would pay for them. &nbsp;I think I'm like Gigi and forget them right away.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/expensive-pretty-things-i-wish-i-could-have#post-1146375 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 13:08:40 +0000 carter 1146375@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Desperately want this blazer: <a href="http://www.farfetch.com/shopping/women/saint-laurent-double-button-blazer-item-10439931.aspx" rel="nofollow">http://www.farfetch.com/shoppi.....39931.aspx</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/expensive-pretty-things-i-wish-i-could-have#post-1146369 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 12:57:31 +0000 Neel 1146369@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just stop looking. Its so depressing lol!!!</p> <p>But that is one heck of a cuff and that leather pants are yummylicious!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/expensive-pretty-things-i-wish-i-could-have#post-1146287 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 06:01:25 +0000 lyn* 1146287@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Whoa, that is a smashing cuff!!</p> <p>I stare at a PS bag all the time. So totally will not happen. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/expensive-pretty-things-i-wish-i-could-have#post-1146238 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 04:43:59 +0000 E 1146238@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love looking at the <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.brora.co.uk/">Brora</a> online catalogue, although I can't imagine ever being able to afford $200-$600 on a sweater, even one that would last forever! Now that I knit, the comparison makes the price of nice yarn in a quantity large enough for a sweater almost seem&nbsp;reasonable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/expensive-pretty-things-i-wish-i-could-have#post-1146228 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 04:25:09 +0000 Ariadne 1146228@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That cuff! &nbsp;Those jeans! &nbsp;The trench! &nbsp;Sigh.</p> <p>As for me? &nbsp;Oh, so many.</p> <p>Anna's Balenciaga boots.</p> <p>Balenciaga's City Bag.<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.balenciaga.com/ca/top-handle-bag_cod45203810sm.html">http://www.balenciaga.com/ca/t.....810sm.html</a>#'</p> <p>This sweater.&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.barneys.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-BNY-Site/default/Product-Show?index=30&amp;cgid=womens-clothing&amp;pid=503179763&amp;siteID=QFGLnEolOWg-bBpl8TTIpnwhvNtGxgPRQA">http://www.barneys.com/on/dema.....id=womens-</a></p> <p>This one too.&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/joie-armelio-asymmetrical-sweater/3354521?cm_cat=datafeed&amp;cm_ite=joie_">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/jo....._ite=joie_</a></p> <p>This jumpsuit.&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.shopbop.com/lulu-jumpsuit-ramy-brook/vp/v=1/1526625205.htm?folderID=2534374302034081&amp;fm=other-shopbysize-viewall&amp;colorId=12818">http://www.shopbop.com/lulu-ju.....&#038;fm=o</a></p> <p>This dress.&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.lyst.com/clothing/lanvin-purple-draped-silk-dress/">http://www.lyst.com/clothing/l.....ilk-dress/</a></p> <p>I could go on and on and on. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/expensive-pretty-things-i-wish-i-could-have#post-1146217 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 04:16:58 +0000 Anonymous 1146217@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Such great pieces.&nbsp; Mo, you need to stalk the cuff too.&nbsp; It's gorgeous.&nbsp; Sveta, now I want that trench!&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A white coat is on my list, but nothing that expensive! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/expensive-pretty-things-i-wish-i-could-have#post-1146190 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 03:58:39 +0000 Sveta 1146190@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fierce cuff and awesome jeans.<br />I am trying not to see what I cannot have...because it hurts! :-)<br />...but I was looking for a cream trench online yesterday and <a rel="nofollow" href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/burberry-brit-marystow-double-breasted-poplin-short-trench-coat/3424844?origin=related-3424844-60140378-3-1-4-DL_also_viewed_beige&amp;PageCategoryId=PP">this Burberry trench</a>&nbsp;was jumping at me..&nbsp;.oh boy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/expensive-pretty-things-i-wish-i-could-have#post-1146180 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 03:49:09 +0000 Gigi 1146180@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OK, that is one serious cuff, lady! And as for the leather jeans, all I can say is: Dang. Why did you have to show me these? Those jeans are perfect in every way. Now I want them too! You must alert us if they go on sale...although it would have to be pretty much clearance prices for me. (Not going to happen!)</p> <p>I pretty much try to forget any too-expensive items as soon as I see them. I immediately get off the Web page. I just don't have the dough. I bought some Aquatalia boots last year, so that will have to satisfy my "designer lust" for the time being. Like for the next twenty years. </p>