I’ve always loved suede. When I was 15, those short suede jackets with fringes were all the rage. Back then, my grandparents gave me money, and I wanted to buy either a leather biker jacket or one of those suede jackets. I ended up with a burgundy leather biker jacket with white piping. I felt very cool, you can understand that right… Later, I indulged my love for suede, as you probably would have expected. I had jackets, trousers, skirts. And all made of genuine suede.
Shelbee of Shelbee On the Edge and myself started this series in February 2018, but we had been working together a year previous. So you can say we really like to host these series! Every 15th of the month we show our Good Buy or Good-Bye item. And we want you to join us. The more the merrier!
What is The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book?
It is a collage of outfits from all different women! You can choose yourself whether you want to show a Good Buy (which is an item you are really exited about) or a Good-Bye ( which is an item you are going to say good bye to). We’ll keep buying a Bad Buy from now and then, you know, it was so cheap, you were in a hurry and really wanted(needed) to buy something etc.
But of course we also have those purchases that can make us so very happy. A piece of clothing that you have had for years and that you wear a lot. Or something you bought on a holiday, and every time you wear it you get that holiday feeling back. Every month you can choose which item you want to send in. A Good Buy or a Good-Bye. We will provide a theme for each month!
So let’s start with The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book: Suede!
First my dear blogging friend and co-host Shelbee of Shelbee on the Edge
Joanne of Slices of Life
I bought these faux suede boots years ago and have really gotten my money’s worth out of them. They are my go to boots all fall and winter making them such a good buy! In fact I’ve often done internet searches hoping to find them again and buy another pair. Today I paired them with my jeans, a sweater and a scarf for a more casual look. But they pair well with dresses and skirts too.
Mireille of Chez Mireille
A thrifted 1 dollar find that is so fun to style: the suede “sweater” vest.
Jodie of Jodie’s Touch of Style
Here’s my contribution for a Good Buy with suede…it’s my mom and I love how she rocks these over the knee suede boots. A perfect example of how great style works for women of any age (my mom is 88)
This outfit includes a taupe color faux suede jacket that has an open front. I have tied the bottom ends together at the waist, and worn it over a soft sage green faux leather dress. Two fauxs in one outfit! I have worn this topper many times, it is a versatile neutral and a great completer piece, so I would consider it a good buy.
And here is my suede
March’s theme will be: Cropped Sweaters
Send your photo with a few sentences if it is a Good Buy or a Good-Bye and we will put you in the spotlights! Send it please before the 10th of each month to shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com or to batennancy@gmail.com
By joining The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book, you agree to receive a monthly reminder email for next month!
And now hop over to Shelbee’s blog to see what the other fashion bloggers are wearing!
So many gorgeous suede pieces! I love your skirt, Mireille’s suede vest, Di’s suede and leather combination, Joanne’s boots, and Charlotte’s whole outfit! So much fun with more to come!
Shelbee
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Yes these ladies all wear suede very well!
So many beautiful suede pieces!
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Thanks Joanne!
Now I really miss my 70s suede jacket which was purchased new…but it would definitely be vintage today! Lots of fun suede looks!
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Ahhh…I loved seeing all the different suede pieces.
Nancy, your skirt is fabulous
XOOX
Jodie
Love all the fabulous and creative outfits incorporating suede by the participants in this challenge! Jody’s mom at 88 is such a great inspiration! Thanks for co-hosting this challenge, and hope you have a good week to come!