My sister Sable is back from her jaunt in Europe! The best part about her being back (besides coming to hang out with me) is the presents. Marimekko bib for Dexter, and Marimekko journal and coin purse for me from Helsinki, Finland. And some lemon/oat biscuits from Harrods in London. She knows I love the food hall at Harrods.
Unlike most people, Sable doesn't wear a lot of black. Things she and I both like are wide legs on pants, things that are shiny, and vibrant colours (whether they be in the clothing or accessories). I think the cardigan she wore today is new from her travels. Love it. Also, super lime scarf? Love that too.
Sable isn't big on heels like I am. But just because she doesn't often wear heels, it doesn't mean her flat shoes/sneakers have to be boring or ugly. Sable excels in finding great flat shoes, too.
Only a few people are privy to the feud Sable and I have over this purse she is wearing. It's actually my mom's. I saw it last October when we were over at my brother's house for dinner and immediately put it on and starting going on about how much I like it, etc. Sable is much more understated than I am and has the advantage of still living under the same roof as mom so her opportunities to lobby for mom's cast-off purses are greater. Well... you can guess who won the lobbying. Mom still insists that it's HER purse and that my sister and I are merely borrowing it. Fact is, my mom tires of her pretty things easily and once you've got your mitts on something it's pretty much well yours. Sable has the bag. I was placated with the matching wallet. Our mom has this obsession with having matching wallets to go with her bags.
Sable and I have reached détente on the matter for the time being. Don keeps reminding me of how petty and greedy I sound when I talk about this purse feud, but I remind him that it's a weirdo sibling thing. It doesn't really make sense or have to be reasonable.
Most importantly, no bike bags for Sable. Just a bag she happens to be wearing while on a bike!
Enjoy it for now, Sable. I have a wallet that is waiting to be reunited with its mate!
Oh, and to be petty again for a moment. Sable and my mom also have the same shoe size. NOT FAIR.
9 comments:
Yay.
I like Sable's style- color and fun flats is my signature look
Such sibling arguments I have never known - I'm the oldest of two boys! Hahaha That purse is amazing - mmm, what is its make? :)
I love that you guys both have Dahons. =)
Hi Jeannie,
The bag is a Coach, Julianne tote. My mom got it in this fushia leather, and they don't make that colour anymore. Last fall only:(
burrito,
Yes! I got mine first and she followed suit. She has the speed 7, I've got the curve!
S*
Good grief - both of you are simply oozing style!
Cool sister, cool bag! I prefer to wear different bags too, although I do have a waterproof messenger bag which is handy for the daily stuff but not so cute for going out.
Hi Sarah!!
Not sure if you remember but this is Sharon, you played the piano at my wedding (my Mom is Tammy). Ringing any bells? Just wanted to let you know I've been a silent reader of your blog for a year now. I visit here daily hoping you have an update so I can check out your cool bike and awesome clothing style!!
Sharon
Love the slouchy red-orange cardigan that matches the bike. And the fuschia bag and the pale pink shoes. I've seen people bike commute on these folding bikes, but I imagine they wouldn't go very fast. Do you go by a rule of thumb for this bike (like if you just need to go 2 miles to the post office, you take the folding bike)?
regards,
ridon
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