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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: so not me, i had to have it https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-not-me-i-had-to-have-it Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:11:23 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Day Vies on "so not me, i had to have it" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-not-me-i-had-to-have-it#post-1169733 Tue, 18 Feb 2014 00:40:00 +0000 Day Vies 1169733@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I usually don't go for florals but this bag is very enchanting I feel lured in just like you were. There is something about florals on a dark background that make them feel doable for those of us who have a print aversion. alee on "so not me, i had to have it" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-not-me-i-had-to-have-it#post-1169649 Mon, 17 Feb 2014 23:25:49 +0000 alee 1169649@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I am not a floral print person myself, but something about this says spunky and fun instead of frumpy and dumpy. This purse looks like it will lift up any one's mood. Enjoy. Elizabeth P on "so not me, i had to have it" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-not-me-i-had-to-have-it#post-1169148 Mon, 17 Feb 2014 13:39:09 +0000 Elizabeth P 1169148@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I just did something similar and purchased some rather expensive patterned shoes.  I don't do patterns, in general, and I don't do a ton of colours mixed together.  But these really called to me, and will go with everything I own once summer rolls around.  I think purses and shoes are a great way to bring in something fun without it being overwhelming.  Enjoy!! Anonymous on "so not me, i had to have it" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-not-me-i-had-to-have-it#post-1169140 Mon, 17 Feb 2014 13:18:28 +0000 Anonymous 1169140@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The purse is beautiful.  I am guessing you will love it for a long time.   lyn67 on "so not me, i had to have it" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-not-me-i-had-to-have-it#post-1169083 Mon, 17 Feb 2014 10:33:13 +0000 lyn67 1169083@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ That's quite right -the bag will make you sing and  match all your outfits, even if/esp as you are not a pattern girl!:-) Gigi on "so not me, i had to have it" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-not-me-i-had-to-have-it#post-1168970 Mon, 17 Feb 2014 04:21:25 +0000 Gigi 1168970@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love the bag! To answer your question, when I have bought stuff on "impulse" that I am attracted to but is out of my usual style, it has always had a high happiness factor. Jaime on "so not me, i had to have it" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-not-me-i-had-to-have-it#post-1168909 Mon, 17 Feb 2014 02:27:10 +0000 Jaime 1168909@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Great bag! I am sure this happens to me but I need more coffee before any examples come to mind! Susie on "so not me, i had to have it" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-not-me-i-had-to-have-it#post-1168894 Mon, 17 Feb 2014 02:15:16 +0000 Susie 1168894@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I understand why you love it; it's so pretty and I am rarely draw to florals. But today I bought a floral dress! I hope it ends up feeling enough like me that I wear it. I recently did the same thing with a Brahmin bag in black and gold. I kept thinking of it. When I saw the same color in a different style, I decided to try it. Suz on "so not me, i had to have it" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-not-me-i-had-to-have-it#post-1168893 Mon, 17 Feb 2014 02:14:01 +0000 Suz 1168893@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ That bag will end up being fantastically versatile, I predict. Especially since you prefer to wear solids, this will be a workhorse. You did right to buy it! Sveta on "so not me, i had to have it" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-not-me-i-had-to-have-it#post-1168888 Mon, 17 Feb 2014 02:07:52 +0000 Sveta 1168888@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ This is a lovely bag! Sometimes this "not me" item is what we really need for a style pick me up... Transcona Shannon on "so not me, i had to have it" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-not-me-i-had-to-have-it#post-1168878 Mon, 17 Feb 2014 01:47:18 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1168878@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ OMG! Gorgeous...and now I have a serious case it "the wants"... Caro in Oz on "so not me, i had to have it" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-not-me-i-had-to-have-it#post-1168818 Mon, 17 Feb 2014 00:25:55 +0000 Caro in Oz 1168818@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ This is a great way to do pattern imo - lovely bag Helena on "so not me, i had to have it" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-not-me-i-had-to-have-it#post-1168759 Sun, 16 Feb 2014 22:39:09 +0000 Helena 1168759@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I agree with Aubergine - it's a great bag for a non-pattern person as it will be instant pep to every outfit! Deborah on "so not me, i had to have it" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-not-me-i-had-to-have-it#post-1168757 Sun, 16 Feb 2014 22:35:43 +0000 Deborah 1168757@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ It's a really lovely bag and I think you will enjoy it.  I tend not to stray too far out of my norm... too many past mistakes.  Having said that I think that you have made a considered decision here and will make this work beautifully. annagybe on "so not me, i had to have it" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-not-me-i-had-to-have-it#post-1168732 Sun, 16 Feb 2014 22:11:52 +0000 annagybe 1168732@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ That bag is great! And that's coming from a non-bag person. kkards on "so not me, i had to have it" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-not-me-i-had-to-have-it#post-1168647 Sun, 16 Feb 2014 20:39:47 +0000 kkards 1168647@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Leopardluxe, I'm with you, usually when I buy something not me, I don't spend a lot either. That's partly why I didn't buy this bag earlier. Love the way you made that floral jacket look modern and fresh, and feminine but not girly. leopardluxe on "so not me, i had to have it" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-not-me-i-had-to-have-it#post-1168620 Sun, 16 Feb 2014 20:14:52 +0000 leopardluxe 1168620@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have definitely bought a few things over time that were definitely not me at all and usually not regretted doing so (although, my qualifier is that it can't be expensive. That way if I don't end up wearing it that often I won't mind so much). I think juxtaposing the feminine floral pattern of the bag with something edgier would look really cool.  While I don't fear patterns in general at all I'm not usually a fan of florals of any kind. Yet somehow, when I stumbled across this vintage quilted floral patterned jean-style jacket with a giant goldfish bowl on the back at my local thrift shop I decided I had to have it even though it really wasn't me. I have actually ended up wearing it a fair number of times and it only cost $10 so I figured I really had nothing to lose! It actually looks really nice styled with nudes and neutrals and I even found it worked well with a pale colored pinkish "statement necklace" I had picked up on an earlier thrift shop excursion. So hopefully you'll be pleasantly surprised by the ways you find to the style the "not you" bag in a way that is totally you! Gracie on "so not me, i had to have it" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-not-me-i-had-to-have-it#post-1168613 Sun, 16 Feb 2014 20:07:24 +0000 Gracie 1168613@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You found, you stalked, you pounced! Beautiful prey! I think if something unusual becons, there must be some part of us begging to come out and play. I think variety and surprise are fun. I'm glad the bag was still there, waiting for you. Claudia on "so not me, i had to have it" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-not-me-i-had-to-have-it#post-1168593 Sun, 16 Feb 2014 19:58:29 +0000 Claudia 1168593@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I really like it, too. I passed on the floral skinny jeans, and the floral blazer trends, but this I could see being smitten with as well. Enjoy! rabbit on "so not me, i had to have it" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-not-me-i-had-to-have-it#post-1168534 Sun, 16 Feb 2014 18:43:18 +0000 rabbit 1168534@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ It's a lovely bag and would go great with solid color clothes.  I think sometimes when I'm attracted to something 'not me' it's because it IS me, just a side or facet I've been disregarding. I've also occasionally had the opposite experience, I put on something that fits me to a T and works with my coloring and shape and current wardrobe.... and I'm just not excited about it -- maybe because it doesn't offer anything new to discover? Angie on "so not me, i had to have it" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-not-me-i-had-to-have-it#post-1168496 Sun, 16 Feb 2014 18:07:33 +0000 Angie 1168496@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Enjoy your beautiful new bag. Lets see an outfit asap. xo kkards on "so not me, i had to have it" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-not-me-i-had-to-have-it#post-1168492 Sun, 16 Feb 2014 18:04:31 +0000 kkards 1168492@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Aubergine- I'm almost never even attracted to prints, so this kind of took me by surprise. Angie- spring fever has certainly taken hold. The tags are cut and I'm out the door- score one for team wear! catgirl on "so not me, i had to have it" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-not-me-i-had-to-have-it#post-1168490 Sun, 16 Feb 2014 18:03:59 +0000 catgirl 1168490@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ It is gorgeous! The Betsey Johnson loving sister of my bag! goldenpig on "so not me, i had to have it" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-not-me-i-had-to-have-it#post-1168488 Sun, 16 Feb 2014 18:01:57 +0000 goldenpig 1168488@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love it! It reminds me of my favorite H&M floral pants. I find that when I'm attracted to something that's "not me", it's a signal that my style is evolving in a new direction and then it eventually becomes "me". Enjoy the gorgeous bag! Angie on "so not me, i had to have it" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-not-me-i-had-to-have-it#post-1168477 Sun, 16 Feb 2014 17:57:01 +0000 Angie 1168477@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hah. You had me at the heading. YES. Cut the tags off. Fab wardrobe pet.  You are yearning for Spring as you battle through the Polar Vortex. xo Anonymous on "so not me, i had to have it" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-not-me-i-had-to-have-it#post-1168448 Sun, 16 Feb 2014 16:56:42 +0000 Anonymous 1168448@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Pretty! I think a bag like that is actually perfect for a non-pattern person because you don't have to worry about dressing around it so your clothes don't compete with it. I think I'm still trying to decide what my norm is. If I like it enough to buy it and can see it working with other things I own, I kind of just assume it de facto is my norm. Joyce B on "so not me, i had to have it" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-not-me-i-had-to-have-it#post-1168445 Sun, 16 Feb 2014 16:52:44 +0000 Joyce B 1168445@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ That bag is very pretty, it's not a mistake. Enjoy it! kkards on "so not me, i had to have it" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-not-me-i-had-to-have-it#post-1168443 Sun, 16 Feb 2014 16:50:08 +0000 kkards 1168443@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ i have been infatuated with this bag since i saw it on black friday. its the sister bag to the striped brahmin that rae, alaska girl, and i think a few others have. but it's really not me. i'm not a pattern girl, i'm barely a stripes girl. but something about this bag kept calling me. then it snowed again yesterday,  i was feeling some cabin fever, then a trip to the mall. and now its mine. it's really so different from what i usually buy, but i've already cut the tags and i'm ready to go. have you ever fallen for something completely outside your norm? did you end up loving it, or was it a mistake?