https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-say-someone-hands-you-a-chunk-of-money Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 03 May 2026 16:51:55 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-say-someone-hands-you-a-chunk-of-money/page/2#post-883462 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 21:13:21 +0000 amiable 883462@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <br />- the perfect leather moto jacket (does it even exist?)<br />- Frye engineer boots, and/or knee high riding boots, and maybe other boots too. &nbsp;Maybe I should just say an assortment of perfect boots...<br />- terrifically comfy pumps (I need them for work, but don't wanna pay for them)<br />- diamond stud earrings (thanks for the idea, Cheryl)<br />- Angie's Services! &nbsp;<br /><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-say-someone-hands-you-a-chunk-of-money/page/2#post-883392 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 20:04:10 +0000 Echo 883392@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Cartier love bracelet, larger diamond stud earrings, Burberry leather sleeve trench, Alexander McQueen dress, Caribbean cruise on which to enjoy said items (well, the trench wouldn't be necessary on the cruise).&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-say-someone-hands-you-a-chunk-of-money/page/2#post-883387 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 19:58:21 +0000 Rambling Ann 883387@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Niefern-I love the cape. I always wanted the one Meryl Streep wore in The French Lieutenant's Woman.<br /><br />If Angie won't let us spend on practical stuff. Mine&nbsp;adds&nbsp;up to a Kubota tractor<br />Vintage Nudie Cohn or Rodeo Ben&nbsp;jacket, if I could&nbsp;bring myself to&nbsp;myself to wear it.&nbsp;<br />Custom made boots by our local bookmaker before he retires<br />White or rose&nbsp;gold vintage tank watch, maybe men's<br />A choker of Tahitian pearls.&nbsp;<br /><br /><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-say-someone-hands-you-a-chunk-of-money/page/2#post-883377 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 19:37:30 +0000 cheryl 883377@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Fashion wise I would buy:<br /><br />*A gorgeous leather jacket<br /><br />*Frye Harness Boots<br /><br />*Tall riding boots to fit my calf<br /><br />*A decadent purse, either leather or I love goldenpig's Kate Spade Orange Slice Bag<br /><br />*New cowboy boots<br /><br />*Diamond Stud Earrings https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-say-someone-hands-you-a-chunk-of-money/page/2#post-883337 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 19:07:37 +0000 Inge 883337@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ LOL, Dana!-)<br />pinknailsman: that's very sweet of you. But you *must* treat yourself to something nice too, right;-)<br /><br />So funny that so many of us would love a fabulous trench.<br />I'm thinking:<br />- Burberry (or other good-quality brand that makes an impeccable coat) fully lined trench in a colour that is not black, khaki or beige (just not flattering on me).<br />- a fabulous handbag, not sure which one yet<br />- a timeless watch, also not sure which one yet<br />&gt; part of the fun will be looking around for the "perfect" pieces without having to worry about the price:-) https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-say-someone-hands-you-a-chunk-of-money/page/2#post-883334 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 19:02:32 +0000 Saretta 883334@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I would love to get a really warm winter weight leather jacket. And then some good quality bags and shoes. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-say-someone-hands-you-a-chunk-of-money/page/2#post-883329 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 18:59:22 +0000 catgirl 883329@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ This is clothing only, right? &nbsp;Because otherwise I'd put a down payment on a place in Hawai'i.<br /><br />A Burberry something<br />A lot of Rick Owens/Helmut Lang items<br /><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-say-someone-hands-you-a-chunk-of-money/page/2#post-883327 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 18:58:12 +0000 ironkurtin 883327@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Apple stock.<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-say-someone-hands-you-a-chunk-of-money#post-883326 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 18:56:47 +0000 rachylou 883326@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <a href="http://www.ericatanov.com/" rel="nofollow">Erica Tanov!</a><br /><br />I'll have to think some more. Maybe Stella McCartney. It would be nice to have some clothes made, if only people did that sort of thing still.<br /><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-say-someone-hands-you-a-chunk-of-money#post-883278 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 18:03:49 +0000 DonnaF 883278@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ 1.&nbsp; Another pair of glasses<br />2.&nbsp; Rx sunglasses if they can be made not to slide down my nose<br />3.&nbsp; Leather moto or maybe fly to Canada to make a trip to Danier<br />4.&nbsp; Perfect shoes/booties in 6.5C or 7C <br />5.&nbsp; Additional pair of glasses if I'm not seduced by more footwear<br /><br />Rx for specs tend to run me close to $500, and my flat nose is hard to fit.&nbsp; <br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-say-someone-hands-you-a-chunk-of-money#post-883248 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 17:24:53 +0000 rosee 883248@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Bespoke (custom-made) shoes, suit and&nbsp;dresses (I already have the ideas in my head and the images on my pinterest boards)&nbsp;and premium denim. I'd like to try Imogene and Willie custom denim.<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://shop.imogeneandwillie.com/collections/womens-bottoms/products/imogene-rigid">http://shop.imogeneandwillie.c.....gene-rigid</a><br /><br />I would also get something new for people who need it (charity), as I feel I can't spend it all on myself.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-say-someone-hands-you-a-chunk-of-money#post-883139 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 15:49:21 +0000 Transcona Shannon 883139@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ 1. A trip to Tahiti for me, DH and DS - have always wanted to go there ever since seeing Marlon Brando in Mutiny on the Bounty. The scenery was so gorgeous (well....so was he, but I digress...)<br /><br />2. A Valentino handbag.<br /><br />3. The "perfect" pair of jeans.<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-say-someone-hands-you-a-chunk-of-money#post-883130 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 15:44:54 +0000 Ariadne 883130@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Easy! &nbsp;Two leather jackets - a winter one, ideally in a lovely ink blue like the Veda 'Max' one that Norstrom just sold out of, and a spring/summer one in blush, nude or dirty cream.<br /><br />If I had any left over, I'd also get a wonderful trench. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-say-someone-hands-you-a-chunk-of-money#post-883125 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 15:39:59 +0000 Angie 883125@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You are NOT allowed to put this towards your mortgage. You have to spend it on fashion and style, Thistle! <br /><br />Elly, how would you spend the money?<br /><br />Ali, hugs!<br /><br />We would probably go on holiday to Hong Kong and purchase a Chanel bag for me, and a few delectable gadgets for Greg. <br /><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-say-someone-hands-you-a-chunk-of-money#post-883118 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 15:34:34 +0000 siniestra 883118@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ hahaha Christian Louboutin shoes 5 pairs *done* lol https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-say-someone-hands-you-a-chunk-of-money#post-883112 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 15:24:05 +0000 JuneBug 883112@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'd buy Louis Vuitton luggage and 2&nbsp;tickets to&nbsp;Milan, skim down Runcarla's list, add a few coats and jackets for my husband and myself, dresses and handbags and travel Europe leisurely (2-3 months)- Germany, Belgium, Amsterdam, France, London and Switzerland. I'd like to return and make a travel book of photographs and thoughts of the places we visit, food we ate etc..(a job I want to do <b>right now</b>). Heaven.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-say-someone-hands-you-a-chunk-of-money#post-883058 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 14:31:57 +0000 Thistle 883058@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I am boring.&nbsp; I would use it to put towards my mortgage! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-say-someone-hands-you-a-chunk-of-money#post-883056 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 14:30:41 +0000 Vildy 883056@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ oohh, reading Alicat's entry about getting Angie's services, I think it would <br />be fun to get one or several color consultations. <br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-say-someone-hands-you-a-chunk-of-money#post-883052 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 14:18:36 +0000 milehighstyle (Linda) 883052@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Leather moto jacket<br />good quality sunglasses<br />tall cognac boots<br />leather a line skirt<br /><br />Is it dorky that I actually keep a list for such an occasion? https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-say-someone-hands-you-a-chunk-of-money#post-883049 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 14:18:00 +0000 Anonymous 883049@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I would ask my mom what clothing she would like me to buy her.<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-say-someone-hands-you-a-chunk-of-money#post-883048 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 14:16:37 +0000 Diana 883048@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'd buy a Burberry trench, a Valentino handbag, and a nice vacation.<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-say-someone-hands-you-a-chunk-of-money#post-883046 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 14:10:35 +0000 Isabel 883046@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ OMG, everything has broken in our house since January...and there are still things to fix and take care of.&nbsp;<br /><br />But let me fantasize ( on three fronts...hey it is a fantasy ) :<br /><br />1. I would buy a woman's bike ( mine is a man's and as I shrink with age, the darn top cross bar is giving me problems...but maybe a pair of nice heels would fix that ..hmmm...wedge sneakers.&nbsp;)&nbsp;<br /><br />2. I would absolutely, no questions asked, fly to California from MA again for the SoCal Shoptoberfest . And buy a Burberry trench and squeal with all the other ladies who I know would be excited for me. That is how fabbers are.&nbsp;<br /><br />3. I would attend the Women in the World Conference in NYC.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-say-someone-hands-you-a-chunk-of-money#post-883033 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 14:02:10 +0000 Marlene1 883033@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ A Hermes scarf is not really my style, but I'd put it on the list for the sheer experience of shopping for it - to go to the store on the Faubourg Saint-Honoré and have the salesperson unfurl beautiful scarf after scarf for my consideration.&nbsp; I've seen it and wished it could be me - definitely one of my bucket list experiences.<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-say-someone-hands-you-a-chunk-of-money#post-883027 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:58:52 +0000 Anonymous 883027@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ A pair of Canfora sandals. *sigh*<br /><br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.canforacapri.com">http://www.canforacapri.com</a> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-say-someone-hands-you-a-chunk-of-money#post-883019 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:54:59 +0000 modgrl 883019@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ New style spring/summer light colored booties<br />New style denim (not bootcut or skinny)<br />a few flowy blouses<br />a summer dress or two<br />a jacket - could be leather or camo to wear over the whole lot<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-say-someone-hands-you-a-chunk-of-money#post-883015 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:53:03 +0000 Anonymous 883015@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I would book a flight to Seattle and put myself in Angie's hands! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-say-someone-hands-you-a-chunk-of-money#post-882995 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:31:48 +0000 Jules 882995@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I don't really follow / lust after high end brands so I don't have a bucket list -&nbsp;although, Hermes scarf did peak my interest! &nbsp;I'd be off to the higher-end mall to check out J Crew, Kate Spade and Tory Burch,&nbsp;all fairly new to Canada too, plus see what all the fuss is about at Holt Renfrew https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-say-someone-hands-you-a-chunk-of-money#post-882985 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:22:18 +0000 Sona 882985@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ chanel 2.55<br />gucci loafers<br />gucci crossbody bag<br />burberry trench<br />nude christian louboutin pumps- smallest heel https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-say-someone-hands-you-a-chunk-of-money#post-882961 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:07:15 +0000 Kalli 882961@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ 1) Chanel 2.55 - women always look so elegant carrying one<br />2) Burberry Porsum Trench - the leather gold one <br />3) Gravati Python Loafers<br /><br />Since those 3 items are so obscene (like even if I had the money I would find myself super hard pressed to buy them since they just cost too much - I should be saving for my future) <br /><br />Needless to say I should stop there. :)<br /><br /><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-say-someone-hands-you-a-chunk-of-money#post-882951 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 12:50:20 +0000 Vildy 882951@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I don't really have any lifetime fashion longings. What I would like now is: <br />A coatdress<br />A pair of pointed toe chelsea boots<br />A darkly patterned jean or substantial cotton pants in black or navy, with an amount of raspberry or magenta and some white or cream.<br />A pair of cuff bracelets that I've always like the idea of but am not sure if I would find them interfering to actually wear<br />