Lust Have: Rose Gold
March 23, 2015
I saw this article this morning that presented a rendered image of what a rose gold iPhone 6 might look like:
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Image from TechnoBuffalo.com |
Even though I have previously stated I don't really need an iPhone 6 at this point, I WANT THIS SO BADLY! Look how beautiful it is!
Everything I tried on in yellow gold looked like it had come out of a Kinder Surprise egg and mixing metals was not a thing. It was one or the other. Those were the rules.
I was okay with this at the time. Silver was cheaper and there was more choice, especially in the 90s.
Come the new millenium, mixing metals is totally a thing and while I still don't wear yellow gold on the regular, rose gold is a whole new story. This is one of my favourite pieces of wristwear:
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Mimco Memoir Beaded Wrist $39.95 |
It has a warmth and femininity with the cool edge of metal. It incorporates my favourite colour pink. You can mix it with things. What's not to love?
And speaking of love, I have been crushing hard on these two items for a long time and am currently in the market for both a new handbag and a new purse . . .
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$499 Image from www.mimco.com.au |
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$199 Image from www.mimco.com.au |
If you're thinking, "woah, that's some hefty price point action for someone who shops at Savers", then don't be concerned. I'm not going all high-end unattainable on you. While I have treated myself to a few full-priced Mimco items before, in true frugalista style, I'd be hunting these bad boys down on Gumtree. A pre-loved bag goes for around $250 and I've seen the wallets as low as $80, albeit for a pretty dinged up specimen.
Now for the important questions:
1. Can you do a matching purse and handbag?
2. If no, which would you choose?
3. Is $250 still too much for a handbag?
4. How much do you generally spend on a new handbag, if you don't mind me asking?
5. Would you buy a second-hand bag/purse that wasn't a retro/vintage piece?