Remember the shopping list I prepared back in March? Curious if manifesting worked the odds in my favour? Let’s take a look.
Here are the things I had on my list
Granny boots – I didn’t find a pair yet, but as we move into spring and summer, this is becoming less of a priority item. It will probably move back to the top of the list again come fall.
Colourful tights (and socks) – my best friend read my post and gave me half a dozen pairs of (colourful) tights she doesn’t wear anymore. I also bought a few pairs while I was in Montreal, so I am now ALL SET.
Palazzo jeans – I have not bought a pair to replace the Gap ones I found a while back (which are ok but not perfect) but I did source a candidate (Levi’s). In fact, I was very tempted to buy them online brand new but I backed off in the end because I want to give secondhand another chance first. This remains fairly high on my priority list heading into summer.
Sunglasses – I did not buy a new pair … but I did find an old pair that I thought I had lost so I’m ahead. I consider this an item checked off my list (for now).
Pendleton blanket coat – I FOUND IT!!!! This was my biggest score this spring. I lucked into finding a beautiful vintage Pendleton coat in mint condition for a killer price ($100). I couldn’t be happier about it. This alone could also convince me that manifesting is a real thing, lol!
Club Monaco monogram sweatshirt – A few have popped up on Poshmark, none within the budget I want to spend. Still checking the thrifts every visit, and hoping I’ll get lucky.
Ralph Lauren knits and vintage pieces – I have not found a teddy bear sweater for a good price, but I did score an amazing vintage wool coat in a Pendleton-like pattern. Very happy with this, but I will continue to keep my eyes peeled for more vintage RL pieces.
Patterned co-ord set – this is one item that I didn’t find and I’m ready to remove from my list. It’s just not something that aligns with the direction of my current style.
Paco Rabanne-inspired silver disc skirt – for me, sequins are more of a winter thing, so this has dropped off my priority list for the time being.
And here are a few New Things I added to the list since March:
Black tiered maxi dress
I am cheating with this one because I already found it. It was something I’ve been wanting since last summer, but only recently found one that met my specifications. It’s ankle-length and voluminous, made of linen, and tiered. Perfect for my summer romantic boho outfits. I am very excited to add it to my summer dress rotation.
White maxi dress
I thrifted a white dress last year, but it wasn’t my perfect white summer dress; it was a compromise. As with the black version, I have some strict specifications: it has to be ankle-length and opaque/not see-through; it has to have volume and preferably tiers; and I would love a little bit of broderie anglaise. I have my eye on some options on Poshmark but I am not rushing this purchase. I can wear last year’s dress until I find the right one for the right price.
Denim maxi skirt
It’s not often I jump on super trendy things, but this trend is one of the rare ones that aligns with my personal style. I love slim-line maxi skirts with a slit! I was all ready to hop onto Poshmark … and then I remembered that at last year’s clothing swap a friend of mine gave me a vintage Gap skirt that checks all the boxes! It’s the OG version of this trend, from 2000. Last year, I wasn’t sure about it; I hadn’t worn denim skirts in a long time. So I put it aside, thinking I would put it back into the swap this year. Boy, am I glad I held on to it now! Seeing this type of skirt on my IG feed this year was the push I needed to stretch my comfort zone. So, long story short: this is another item that was on my list and is now (successfully) crossed off.
Vintage Coach and/or Paloma Picasso bag
I’m still kicking myself for selling the vintage 90s Coach bags I had bought back in 2010-2011; when I pivoted to designer bags a few years later, I thought I wouldn’t need them anymore. Wrong! I don’t use my designer bags much anymore, but I would love a small crossbody Coach in that gorgeous vintage leather. Of course, prices have gone through the roof; the Willis bag you could get for under $50 before, now goes for $200+. Sigh, let that be a lesson friends: hold on to your good vintage! I also have my eye on a specific Paloma Picasso bag on Poshmark and am waiting for it to drop down in price. I don’t really need more bags, so these are items I won’t buy unless I stumble on a great deal.
Madras jacket
Madras is basically plaid patchwork so you will not be surprised to see it on this list. Ralph Lauren does madras really well, but I will settle for anything with a good colour paletter regardless of brand.
Big Buckle Birkenstock
I have 3 pairs of Birkenstocks (LOVE them) so I don’t need need more, but I would like to hop on the “big buckle” trend if I get the chance. Unlikely but … come on, manifesting – do your magic!
Cowboy boots
I hesitate to add this to the list because I’m not 100% sure I’m ready to commit to cowboy boots. They would go with my prairie-vibing outfits but am I a cowboy-boot wearing person? I’ve never been to a single rodeo! (Nor do I plan to go) This will be a case of “if I see the right pair, I’ll decide”. I’ve kept my eyes open for a pair over the last few months, but the thrift gods haven’t delivered yet. This is not a top priority item, but a maybe-nice-to-have.