Buy a couple inexpensive Vera napkins in you favorite pattern and cut them into letters. Voila Vera.

I never thought about getting Vera letters made. My new family letters are Lilly Pulitzer, and EVERYONE in the chapter is super jealous, because they are hot.

I think the Gucci print is over the top, though. But I think if you want them, you should get them!

i want lilly pulitzer letters!!!

They are really sexy... you can buy the fabric on Ebay. Mine are the same pattern as the current breast cancer scarf. It's not cheap but I bought enough so that my family could have the letters every year for quite a while.

I'm of the school of thought that doesn't really like wearing logo fabric, period, but fake is even worse than real. My diagnosis: tacky.

That drives me insane, too. On the same note, I hate when people own ONE PIECE of tiffanys jewelry and wear it with every single outfit. Necklaces in particular.. tiffany chokers dont look good outside of a turtleneck! Bracelets are fine though, even though sometimes it drives me crazy when people wear them with sweats a lot.. but that makes me a hypocrite, since I've done it when I'm too lazy to take off my jewelry from the night before.

I tend to wear the same jewelry every day unless my outfit really woudl merit otherwise. I wear 3 silver rings, pearl stud earrings and my Tiffany 10 row bracelet (2 year anniv/bday gift from my bf) every day. The only thing I'll really change regularly is my necklaces: I'll either wear my lavaliere (on the same chain as a small tanzanite butterfly), or one of a few others that would best match my outfit. Sometimes I don't wear a necklace, but I always wear earrings and my rings -- I feel naked without them. I also sleep in all of my jewelry (and shower in all but my bracelet and some necklaces) so I generally just wear the same stuff all of the time.

As for bags, I tend to use the same bag as my "everyday" bag -- its a blue/white Coach small flap soho hobo. The fabric is a blue/grey and looks nice with jeans, as well as with my blue-grey wintercoat and boots. I'll switch bags if I want something bigger, or if my outfit calls for something black or brown. In HS I used to change my bags to match each outfit, but now I tend to alternate between that Coach bag and a black tote (with a dressy black bag or my new wristlet for nights out).

I know I'm rambling :rolleyes: but I don't really see a problem with wearing the same jewelry/bag/shoes most of the time and changing occasionally if the circumstances call for something different.

I carry my Coach wristlet everyday. It was a gift from my boyfriend and I love it, and sadly, I don't have enough money to buy a larger Coach.

So do I reek of desperation? :rolleyes:

Nope! I love my Coach wristlet -- I carry mine every day as a wallet. Fits my cards/cash/pill case/cell if I want and I clip on my keys and "rape whistle"

I just transfer it from bag to bag or use it on its own :)

I think wristlets in general are extremely convenient for a college student. Doesn't have to be a specific brand name


ETA: mine was also a gift.. well, er... I exchanged a gift and got my wristlet ;)

I wear a lot of the same jewelry every day too.. I have ten earrings and only change the first hole when I'm going out, other than that I wear small hoops in them every day. And I don't change my nose ring either. I think rings and stuff are OK to wear every day, I know what you mean about feeling naked without your jewelry.

What does the tiffany 10 row bracelet look like? Is it the one with the heart in the middle and a lot of tiny chains? If so, I love that one. I have the bracelet with the heart that practically every girl has, plus a really pretty plain silver one my ex-boyfriend got me for my birthday last year. I have 3 necklaces too but mainly wear the L one.

I have like 6 Coach purses but usually only carry 2 (what a waste of money :( ). The majority of the time I carry my black C one and the other time I carry my brown one with the mini Cs. In the winter I use this really cute one my mom got me last Christmas that's like plaid flannel.

..I guess that's it, now that everyone knows all my jewelry and purse collection. :p

No, because it's Coach and probably cost just under $100, not $600-some like the tiny Vuitton bag. $80 (or whatever) is perfectly reasonable for a cute wristlet, IMO!

Your last statement is the key. I know some women that almost always wear diamond studs, a certain bracelet, or whatever...it's their signature piece and it gives them flair. Jackie O's sunglasses in the 70s are a great example of this. She wore them nearly always and they became part of her signature look. However, she also knew when NOT to wear them (i.e. with a ballgown)!

WVU alpha phi: Yes, it's a silver open heart with ten tiny chains on each side and a toggle closure. I think it's delicate but interesting and I haven't seen anyone else with it. I don't like the matching necklace though.

RedRoseSAI: my "everyday" Coach wristlet was only $48. At the time I thought that was a lot for "just a wristlet" but for the past year & 1/2 that I've had it, I've used it every single day. It's the perfect size, and I can even fit the strap over my shoulder (and hold the wristlet part under my armpit) to hold really tightly if I'm at a party or bar.

My wristlet and my matching bag:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...84/1aac006.jpg

I just bought a new wristlet about 2 weeks ago. I'd been obsessing over it for a long time, and it had sold out on the website for a while and in most stores. I saw it in a dept store and decided to splurge. (I always save my $$ and have lots in the bank, but I had just gotten a new paycheck that was burning a hole in my wallet) I signed up for a store cc (10% off!) and figured I could return it if I decided I wouldnt get enough use out of it. BUUUUUUUUT... I love it!

pic of new wristlet:


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...nie084/bb2.jpg

I'm trying to keep this one in perfect condition (the other has been spilled on, thrown around, etc and held up surprisingly well) -- I only use it when I'm going to dinner and sometimes to class.


Yay for wristlets ;)

ETA: to get back on topic... :rolleyes: I wouldn't have the guts to wear letters in a "designer" print. I think that's a little tacky but if you like it, go for it :) HOWEVER, I have nothing against adding letters to your designer bag... ;) I just bought the cutest silver-tone letter keychain to hang on my wristlet ($2.25 on ebay and it came w/ a PiPhi bottle opener keychain and an I <3 PBF pin!)

OMG yes...Robin from Real World, I'm looking at you.

Mel - Coach is a whooooole different deal - it has one logo on it, it doesn't say "CoachCoachCoach" all over it. They're talking about the people who carry the LV with their formal gown.

I just bought some Lilly fabric! Cute idea!

Too bad my only Lilly clothing is a dress, so I can't wear the letters with it hehe.