Oh wow thanks for all the lovely comments! So nice to read ^^ Happy to hear these are resonating, I definitely feel like I'm off on my own road lately even though I'd prefer being a bit trendier. It's been interesting trying to figure out where, if any, I want to incorporate more tailoring; last year I was thinking I wanted more but in practice it turned out to be a lot less. So, continuing with soft it is!
Shevia, I think those flats are my most worn shoe. I don't know what I'll do when they go! Really need to find a second pair that serves a similar purpose to extend their life even further. Fun that you still have yours, even if they're on their last legs.
Suz, it's weird, isn't it! Maybe since we both like trendier shoes we must just go off the last batch all at once, craving newness. Not friendly on the budget though. I'm basically where you are, but can't budget in the full load so I'm hoping to get just 2 or 3 updated. I haven't found replacements for most of my lovelies which has me a bit panicked though I know there will always be shoes I love out there. Thinking perhaps of less 1to1 update and going more lateral with it. (And my kitty blouse is spring/early summer for me, too! /highfive)
Bijou, ooh good thought on the durability of summer vs. winter shoes. Make sense! Also when factoring in that I'm doing more stuff outside (e.g. walking and other activities) in summer compared to winter.
Denise, I have a HARD time finding high waist bottoms that fit correctly (very long rise) so was thrilled to find this pair, though the denim is a little thinner than I normally opt for. And thanks for the compliment on the silhouette; I need to be in the right mood to wear that, heh.
Angie, thank youuuu <3
Janet and Kerlyn, hah yes I do wear quite a broad range of colors. I feel like my brights and pastels are kind of two sides of the same coin; as long as the colors are clear and saturated it doesn't matter if bright or pastel on me.