Me being judgy about what is apparently trending
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my favorite trend is not leaving the house for 3 weeks at a time
Timeless
This made me lol you’re my people
Im living this trend. Timeless indeed.
Not leaving the house is *very* much about bravely personalizing your own wardrobe. You’re wearing it for YOU!
SO HOT RIGHT NOW ❤❤❤❤
I think it's interesting that "Lived-In Luxury" is now a trend. It seems like a panicked response from brands trying to keep up with the popularity of thrifting and second-hand shopping. "Please buy our brand new and expensive offers that are made to look old instead of more affordable pieces that have already proven to stand the test of time." Buying secondhand has finally shed the negative connotation of poverty. It's now something (most) people think of as cool and eco-conscious. In response, brands are bringing in the "luxury" aspect to reinforce those class dynamics.
I’m surprised distressed denim wasn’t mentioned. The Row has a pair of jeans with multiple holes for $1k out for spring. 😮
Interesting thought. ❤
Secondhand luxury pieces - unique pieces that have stood the test of time and clothes I can afford as opposed to an expensive shop bought item that will be expensive and maybe a mistake buy (but you feel guilty if you dont wear it often because it was expensive)!
Yes!
I thought part of the reason for purchasing resale is to help decrease the waste of fashion production, so how is the lived-in luxury trend helping in that regard?
Anyone spending a grand on flip flops is the epitome of 'just because you can doesn't mean you should'.
When it comes to flip flops, I'd really rather go barefoot 😑 Especially those b*stars thong types. I hate getting the skin between my toes rubbed raw. No danger I'd be getting a "luxury" pair.
In 1996 I wore a black dress with a sheer overlay to my senior prom. Fast forward to 2024, I was scavenging the Internet with the help of my 15-year-old daughter for a formal dress to wear for a work function, and saw so many similar dresses online. I remembered that I had worn that dress, and I probably had it somewhere in the back of my closet after all these years. I found it in a crumbled heap in the bottom of a garment bag. Luckily, I was able to squeeze into it, and with the help of some hefty boob tape, I wore to my event. I was so happy to be able to wear it again after 28 years!
Yes!
That's awesome!
That's amazing and also impressive you still fit into something from your senior year of high school lol
Tunic “going-out” tops, girly workwear, peplums, pastel (mint anyone?) shades of blue, ornate ballet flats with no durable structure… 2010s college me is screaming.
I’m so annoyed at how the fashion industry takes us for fools, cycling the same crap over and re-branding as if it wasn’t all over the place just 5-10 years ago.
I love this -as it is my way of being on trend. As she said, look at what I have in my closet and pair it in a new way or once in awhile, buy a new trendy belt or ballerinas 😉
Ballerinas or those super flat soled saggy boots are trends I will never understand why people subjected themselves to them. They had NO structure or support!!! And still don't
I LOVE judgy Hannah - call a spade a spade!! A flip flop is indeed just “bits of bits” 😂
"Working girl" is a reference on an 80s movie with Melanie Griffith, where she wears those jackets with sneakers in the subway and heels in the office.
Living in the extremely muddy rainy West of Ireland do I EVER intend on buying ballerina flats? No. No, I don't. Did I listen to your entire rant about ballerina flats and enjoy every minute of it? Yes. Yes, I did.
I wouldn't dare wear them where I live either, lol
“… to the naked eye - to the untrained eye, but also probably to most eyes, even trained eyes - to literally almost anybody on the planet - would just look like you bought it for $14.99 at Target.” 😂😂😂 Yes, exactly! And if you want the sturdier, higher quality flip-flop, ok - you fork over $39.99.
Buying $1000 flip-flops is a quick, effective way for someone to telegraph to me, “You and I will have nothing enriching to talk about and probably should not plan to spend quality time together.” 🙄
Misty icey blue being a trend feels like that devil wears Pravda quote “florals for spring? Groundbreaking” some for of new pastel colour surges to the top of everyone’s hit list each spring. Whether it’s the pale pink of the early 2010s or the light green that’s been so popular recently.
Pravda? Was that your auto spell check? Are you by any chance Slovak/Czech?
HAHA came here to look for the cerulean quote and I was NOT let down.
If the blue eye look isn't from Tracy Martel I'm not interested.
I came here to say that!! Meryl Streep saying "mm...Cerulean..."
Right exactly.. or ugly neon colours and oversaturated brights for summer. I hate these shades so much
The day glove is sooo uncomfortable. It cuts into the top of the foot in the worst way and by the time it’s finally broken in, it looks busted AF. I was really disappointed by it because I lusted after this shoe for years.
noooo but thank you for the invaluable info!
With my high instep, I certainly wouldn't be able to wear them. 😢
Interesting! My old white pair looks amazing after over 5 years of use! I did notice that when I tried a new one last year it was snug and felt a bit stiffer. I guess the construction has changed. I have a vivobarefoot flat that I think will replace all my flats now lol.
Have to agree. I have a pretty low foot volume but long (11) foot and they just do not work on so many levels. People claim they break in so maybe I started with a size too small, but. . yeah. Disappointed.
Also I noticed Quince makes what I think is meant to be a dupe.
thank you for saving me the disappointment
I feel like another component of an item having longevity is whether it can receive care. Meaning it’s made of leather or wool or linen that can take on a patina but it also has the ability to be revived. You can condition or wash it and bring it back to life. These trendy items, especially shoes, made out of flimsy fabrics or plastics can’t receive care. I’ve learned this with bags too. My first work bag was “vegan” leather aka plastic. So once it started looking worn there was nothing I could do to bring it back. So now as I’m more thoughtful with my purchases I’m also asking… can this item receive any kind of care? Is it a material that I can take a little effort and make it look good again? If that answer is no then my answer is no too. It helps keeps the trends at bay since they’re usually made of materials that only last a season.
I was thinking something similar - my favourite pieces in my wardrobe are the ones with that same reviveablility, even/especially if the repair is visible. I have a lovely pair of 1980s levis that I've repaired a few times and the slight textural difference and rumple of the near-invisible darning makes them really special and one of a kind. They fall perfectly on my body because my body has worn them in!
Precisely this! And that feeds into why a patina or marks of wear would be appealing in the first place, they are quiet luxury in true form: a hint that the piece worn is so well made that not only can it, but it HAS, withstood the test of time and fleeting fashion
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Very true! And a beautiful way to phrase it, "receive care"
Even within those categories there is a wide range of how long something can be refreshed for! I have a cashmere sweater I have absolutely been rough with that is 10 years old and not a pill on it. Autumn Cashmere brand. Even some higher priced sweaters pill and then shaving them thins them bit by bit.
Not me rolling my eyes right on out of my head at luxury flip flops trending.
Very few workplace environments allow flip-flops in their dress codes
I remember the 2010s when everybody had smelly flats. They're like gremlins. You need rules to keep them nice: wear once a week to dry out, have multiple pairs, wear socks, get insoles for them to change regularly, etc. Most shoes (not just flats) are made flat inside, for the wearer to add custom insoles. Who knew that was a thing? I didn't.
My mother had a pair of flats that she loved and wore continuously. You could smell her shoes before she came into the room. She refused to believe that they stank! 😂
This feels like my version of call-and-response in a lively sermon. "Ballet flats get manky too fast!" (Congregants: "They sure do!") "Patina comes from age and wear, not from environmentally reckless pre-distressing! "("Amen!") "Remember the last time an It Color that was wrong for you slid out of favor, leaving you with items that make you look ill?" ("Singi it!!") So much nodding.
I'm intrigued by intentional looking combinations of sheer and opaque. I could see a garment with an opaque bodice and sheer sleeves in the same color. Or a skirt that's opaque to mid thigh and sheer from there to hem. I plan to break out my sewing machine. For me the key will be sticking to one solid, neutral color.
We know that humans are attracted to novelty even when it contributes to waste. I see one silver lining: trends also provide opportunities for each of us to find whatever specs suit our individual needs best. High rise pants. Low rise pants. Tunics, shoulder padded jackets, meaty flats, kitten heels, block heels, floaty dresses, body con dresss. Each cycle brings to the marketplace a style that some people have been waiting for, and will hold onto, for years.
"I see one silver lining: trends also provide opportunities for each of us to find whatever specs suit our individual needs best." You said it! That sage green that's been so popular recently? I love that colour; it's one of my colours, and it's been lovely to be able to find things in that colour that I will wear for years, even when that colour has fallen out of fashion and trendy things are being sold in lilac, or pink, or baby blue.
@@Teverell I know! A long greed drought finally got rain in the last few years. Yellows, too, if that's your jam.
To be fair to ballet flats, real ballet shoes also get a beating. In fact, as soon as you get them you're supposed to cut them, burn them, glue them, and re-sew them to fit your foot shape. So in that regard the fashion equivalent is right on the money.
Even my regular ballet slippers barely last a semester of teaching. They get cheesy and gross in two months.
But this is sports gear, their function is very specific. Normal shoes should provide better support and last longer; so that your feet can withstand being shoved into pointe shoes and the rigorous training ballet requires! :p
I'm on the older side of your viewer demographic, so I'm tired of trends I've already seen come around - and leave again - at least a dozen times. Like you, I look for durable goods, comfortable things that can be worn with many other things already in my wardrobe. Thank you for reminding us all that these are honorable goals!
Same, I've seen everything come and go at least twice. Lived in luxury was in style in the 80's when prep.school students would purposely fray their shirt collars etc. The late Queen was the queen, lol, of lived in luxury. In fact the entire royal family ascribes to that philosophy.
I love the commentary on the pronunciation of ‘patina.’ Often whenever my husband and I disagree on the pronunciation of a word, upon further investigation, we find we are both correct. Allow the space to learn instead of digging in. Beyond duality. The third thing is true!
fwiw the word comes from Latin > Italian, and the British pronunciation is the closest to both languages; so while both are technically correct, the British one is more accurate than the American :D
@@lauraingallinella2582I pronounced as e would be closer, if Italian is your basis, and even accentuation of the word word be more akin to US. Also noteworthy that the British aristocracy purposely changed pronunciation about 500 years ago to more easily segregate class. Hence the purposeful disregard for standard English syllabic accent. They used to sound just like US midwesterners.
@@TheBaumcm but the British pronunciation would be more correct if Spanish is your basis, that's how we say it (we spell it pátina and all)
@@maitesoto1953 Italian, too (pàtina); the historical statements made by @TheBaumcm are technically correct, but this particular case is essentially American speakers automatically shifting accents to the second-to-last syllable, which happens to a lot of third-to-last accented words from Latin and other Romance languages (first thing I'm thinking is the name CE-sa-re, often pronounced ce-SAH-re)
Oh, her pronunciation is driving me crazy I immediately had to go to the comments and see what other people said!
Every time I see something from The Row, I imagine them saying, “Let’s see how many of those dopes will pay this ridiculous sum.” And some will…probably the same ones who didn’t get their moms’ lessons about not following friends jumping off roofs. 😂
Always confused by a workwear trend because for some of us office workers it's just the daily uniform. I guess it gives some inspiration on how to spice up the daily uniform to see it fashionable in the wild instead of just around the office.
I did once have the magical pair of ballet flats. I think I got a couple seasons worth of wear out of them. They were very high end, Italian made, mom & pop shoe boutique type of flat. So pretty...even they perished eventually. I think I owned them 20 years ago, but I still fondly think of them despite my huge shoe collection!
I had a version that I got second hand and keep for years. Eventually they did die, but it terms of number of uses, I think they lasted pretty well, because I wrote them for every day for months at a time.
i’ve been opaque tights-ing consistently my whole life. i am completely prepared for these few months of opaque tights trending
Me too, what else would you wear when its colder?!
@@happytofu5 right ?????? and they cover my hairy legs when i don’t want my winter fur shown
Yes! Opaque tights come in and I’m finally on trend!
Someone after my own heart! Extra layer of warmth under my
Opaque tights 😉
@@ClothbytheClyde INSULATION!!!
My arches started screaming as soon as those flip flops appeared on the screen. They don't look any better than the cheapies from Old Navy.
The $900 flip flop looks like fashion gentrification. "I like the poverty esthetic, but don't want to be mistaken for poor."
Those $900 flip flops don’t even look comfortable
I had a similar thought. "I saw Regina George wearing flip flops with cargo pants, so I bought flip flops and cargo pants." I mean...
I think they’re pulling Working Girl as a reference to the 1988 Melanie Griffith/ Sigourney Weaver film, cuz boxy 80s style blazers/ shoulder pads
Terry cloth insoles are a GAME changer for flats - they can be easily swapped out (and WASHED!) frequently and will stop stinky in it's tracks.
When I make my garments, I do embroidery and lace in the same color as well as pleating and smocking in decorative elements. What this does is add a timeless texture rather than make things loud or cheap. I will do embroidery in the same color with a lighter or darker tone. It makes me happy to look down at a sage green blouse that is covered with lace and embroidery in the exact same color. FUN! :D
Sounds gorgeous! Do you show your work anywhere?
@@lizkrueger4091 On my body! :D I'll be starting up my channel here soon. These are just for clothes for me. I sew for my Etsy store, but those are usually costumes.
I really never knew there was SO much hate and passionate feelings towards ballet flats until I've gotten more into watching actual fashion videos this past year... I've been wearing them since high school and I think they're comfortable, cute and easy. There are some of my flats that get grimey based on the fact that they are my "gardening" or "everyday" comfy flats and I have others that i specifically don't wear in the garden but still use them to bits and I personally still think they look cute. I'm team ballet flat for sure lol.
No one comes up to me in the streets and says "faww disgusting flats" haha
thank you for saying everything i’ve been thinking about ballet flats for my entire life. for me they give me terrible flashbacks to my childhood and early teens feeling awkward in these at school because they are SO ankle-forward and i was so insecure about that part of my body for some reason. 🙃 i will not be participating in this trend and no one can make me!
"ankle-forward" LOL!
@@HannahLouisePoston I do have ballet flats from AGL that I thrifted, leather, made in italy, they still look impeccable ...however they do get very light use from me, it's rare that I am in a ballet flat mood I tend to reach for sneakers, loafers or oxfords... but if you are a ballet flat person that brand (expensive new) might be a good bet for longevity
Does anyone also feel that ballet flats just give them stultifyingly “basic” willies 😑. Its probably coming of age in the early 2000s but I just can’t look at a pair and not imagine they came from a dingilly lit Payless in a strip mall. Putting a miu miu strap across the top doesnt rescue it. Infantile, yet frumpy. Bible camp, yet corporate. Just no. Please no.
@@TheServiaand so unsupportive tbh...
As my mostly second-hand wardrobe gets leaner and more cohesive, one of the things I value aesthetically is the garments have acquired patina, and I don't have to imagine what an item is going to look like after it's no longer new. I now have a lovingly tended collection of thrifted vintage cashmere and wool (it's cold here!), most of which were made years/decades ago and still look fantastic. I could never afford to buy these items new, and they wouldn't be the quality of the older pieces anyway.
There is definite advantage for pieces like that which are thrifted. One, you don’t cry every time it gets a small snag😂. Two, you don’t feel as precious about wearing it because the actual cost isn’t that high per wear. Three, you already know what it looks like laundered. Four, you know it’s made to last, especially if made years ago. I hunt cashmere and silk at thrift and have found some truly lovely pieces, which once refreshed, look brand spanking new. Have a giant cashmere Lord and Taylor scarf $6 and I love it!
I feel I’m the only one who DASHED to thrift some new leather ballet flats at the first whiff I wouldn’t be laughed at, a couple years ago. They represent that childlike freedom to slip off your shoes and put them back on again at any moment. While not being flip flops lol ugh. They also look so feminine. Dayglove looks so pretty, mine are from hush puppies. I switch out insoles for added comfort and so the inside looks clean. I clean the outer leather. I think the natural creasing of leather over time looks nice. I pretty much only own boots and ballet flats :):):)
Yes! I really like ballet flats. I actually think that they can look good when they shlump a bit with age because they have a comfortable and familiar elegance when a bit worn.
Also, depending on the type, they can be washed or renewed. Your leather ones can probably be polished. I like knit flats, and I buy a version that can be handwashed
Meanwhile you couldn't pay me to wear ballet flats again! I never found a pair that didn't cut into the top of my feet, squished my toes horribly or gave me blisters everywhere. Then again, I have wide stupidly sensitive feet. The only footwear that doesn't do me any wrong are classic sneakers
Ok maybe this explains the widespread disdain for ballet flats, being uncomfortable on wider feet. I have heard many people say they’re uncomfortable and I couldn’t understand how. My feet are weirdly narrow so maybe that’s why they never cut into the top of my foot? If they did I would never wear them either! Mystery solved 🩵
@@Justaregularoldplumbus you don't know how lucky you are! Shoe shopping is so frustrating when you can barely fit your feet into regular shoes. I curse my mother for cursing me with her wide feet 😂
Excellent video! I found your video to be sensibly evaluative, not judgy. S1,000 flip flips deserve to be critiqued. I'm with you on sculptural/textural minimalism.
I’m sure they are made of gold and have diamonds in them
I think “working girl” might refer to the 80s movie of the same name? Perhaps to imply 80s-style blazers with shoulder pads?
It's immoral to buy $800 flip flops , gross 🤮
Try a Rothy’s flat!! They are made from recycled water bottles and are repeatedly washable!! They are so comfy and stylish. The only wear and tear on any of my Rothy’s are that some styles get some wear from my big toenail. Rothys are the magical exception! Child spilled milk on them? No worries, throw them in the wash and then air dry!
I just discovered Vivaia and they have washable flats that remind me of Rothy’s, called the Margot Walker). They are ½ to ⅓ of the price though! And still made from recycled materials!
Oh my goodness, I was just going to comment about Rothy’s! I just ordered a pair a few days ago (after much debate) and I must say I’m so very excited to receive them. I ordered the Mary Jane, but how wonderful they can be washed. :)
I do love my Rothy’s and they hold up well.
I’m team no ballet flats ever, but when I needed a pair for a specific occasion, I bought Rothy’s ones, and I did wear them a bunch afterward just to try and get use out of them. They were without a doubt the exception to my no-ballet-flats rule. They held up SO well, I was shocked. I finally ditched them after I went a whole year not wearing them, but they were in such good condition still that I felt comfortable donating them, which I almost never do with shoes 🤷♀️
I was gonna make the Rothy’s rec too! I LOVE them and I am not generally a ballet flat girl; in fact Rothy’s are the only shoes like that that I own and I have several pairs I’ve gotten over many years. I got my first pair over 6-7 years ago and they are still going strong. I also love that they’ve started a take back program for shoes (and maybe bags) that you no longer want.
As I get older, I'm definitely embracing the wider "barefoot" flats. My Xero flats may not be elegant or cute, but they allow my foot to spread, flex, and move, which makes them extremely comfortable! Sometimes function does win out. Ive only had them a season, but they do seem well made and I have no reason to believe they won't last years. Sure there are times when I want cuter flats, but I can (and do) find those for $6 at my local Goodwill. Thrift life for the win. Most times though, I want to take better care of my feet, so the Xeros win for that.
! Big joy to see a philosophical video from Hannah! (my leather flip flops from Chaco lasted for many years)
I like tracking what's trending for me vs what is trending for fashion at large. February for me is purple and emerald and athliesure!
I am loving the "I think we got it" at the end 😍 Great overview of trends and I definitely vibe with matching myself with trends instead of adopting them.
If you want a flip flop that’s going to last more than one summer - just go with a surf brand. If you’ve spent any time in Southern California (outside of LA) you know the chokehold that rainbows have on the general populace - for a reason! High quality , leather that molds to your foot (patina anyone?) that will last many many years . Seriously like one pair a decade is where I’m averaging .
I have 3 pairs of flip flops from reef that I've been wearing every summer for the last 20 years. I wash and scrub them quite often, they're just indestructible.
Reef is what I also wanted to recommend. I found a pair of Reef cushion flip flops some years ago in a surf shop, and they hold up really well. The cushion line has an arch support and I practically live in them 6 or more months per year, weather permitting. I love them because they look great, are *so* comfortable and long lasting.
Hello Hannah 💖 Spring is my worst season. I dread all the pastels and soft fluffy feelings! 😹
i know right?!
it actually occurred to me this winter, that i hate the decorations/aesthetics around winter and spring way more than i dislike the actual seasons, as in how nature looks and feels at this time (in the northern hemisphere at least). i now realise that my disgust for the former stems from how horribly wrong it gets the latter. which are actually my favourites!
i love the dark, wet purity and the powerful stormy mystery! and the few (!) sprinkles of (often weirdly tinged) colour in a sea of everchanging texture! the cold sting of ice and snowflakes, the treacherous volatility and stark monochromatics of first blooming flower carpets amongst naked stems and branches!
neither piling on the glitter at christmas nor stuffing everything with fluff at easter even vaguely represents that delightful grotesque and that is what i actually hate - not the seasons ^^
oh no i was infected with saying actual/actually too often 😅 please forgive me.
Black and (CRISP)White is very fresh for spring! In linens, cottons. You dont have to do pastel:)
@@HumanimalChannel I agree, that is exactly what I do :) But shopping during spring is a nightmare 😆
so true! ballet flats always looks nasty after 10 use. so flimsy
Rothy’s solve the gross flats problem. I love them, I’ve had a black pair for years and years and they still look great! 100% machine washable ❤
The flip flops look like every other black pair I’ve ever seen lol. If you told me they were from Dollar General I would believe you. 😅
Your last video has been SUCH a game changer for me. I’ve been uploading my wardrobe to an app to help me to plan outfits and see the holes with your colour streamlining tips in mind.
Which app are you using please?
Me too! I'm using indyx
@@beatdizzy me too! Isn’t it a revelation!? I realised I don’t have a black handbag or coat, and buying those will make everything else so much more wearable! 🤣🤷♀️
@flats: For a longer shoe-lifespan, a shoesole has to be a bit longer & "poke" out of the shoe. It creates a buffer, when your shoe is hitting things, and the leather of the shoe gets less scratched & looks longer fresh. None off the flats (not even the Chanel ones) have that quality. In the Ballettstyle thats not included. Also what you need a "hard" heel-backside piece, otherwise they get wide over time & you slip out.
This detail makes so much sense! Thank you for sharing!
I do like shopping, but I never cared about trends and fashion, if anything I try to avoid buying anything that is trendy. But I still listened to the video, because you make every topic sounds interesting💙
It's funny to hear your hate for ballet flats. The first time I came across the ballet flat trend, I was like "this is it, this is the only shoe I'll wear now." I have a high tolerance for busted looking clothes/shoes cuz I intend to wear everything I own until it's tattered, but I hope people aren't judging my busted shoes. It does beg the question: where's the line between busted and patina?
I think the trick to executing the patinated look well is maintaining your pieces properly, and choosing materials that are easy to maintain long term.
$1000 flip flop is dystopian af
Hey, Hannah! I've had the Everlane Day Glove on and off my wish list for awhile, and finally booted it off the list for good once I realized that it looks pretty busted up after being worn in when I checked pictures on second-hand websites. (I've got a pair of the Day Heels and they are sooo pinchy near my big toe, so I really can't recommend it in good conscience.)
I decided to purchase Margaux's The Pointe Flats instead, which fit the shape of my feet perfectly, and they've held up exceptionally well through pretty regular wear. I take good care of all of my shoes, but I guess they have the "hard shell" you were describing with the Chanel flats, and are decently well-made for a fraction of the price, which probably helped them last longer.
If you are trying to avoid leather, I also tried Vivaia's Aria Flats and those turned out to be pretty soft and comfortable for me. I took them on vacation and practically lived in them, and they're still in fantastic shape. However, I'm pretty skeptical about companies that sponsor every single influencer out there, so definitely shop wisely lol.
Such a good idea to look at second hand for durability info!
Oh my god, the flip flop 😂😂 you are completely spot on, flip flops are inherently short in life. Lol, designer flip flops is giving me the chuckles.
trends as "anthropologically interesting" is always how I've conceived of it, but it seems like a very hard thing for a lot of people to grasp. Whenever you leave the specific niche of trends you're styling/studying (interior design, makeup, fashion, 3D printing, anime, etc.) people start to point fingers and mention how wasteful it is. but I feel like trends are such an ingenious peek into human creativity and needs :)
I had a pair of velvet ballet flats from Steve Madden that were so comfy and worked with dressier clothes as well as casual. They made my feet look nice, and had structure so they never flopped down. The soles also extended slightly so you didn't get the wear by the heel. I wore them for at least 10 years, then they finally gave out. I've never found anything comparable since then. So frustrating.
Am I showing my lack of imagination if I’m still attracted to prints? I’ve always been drawn to India prints, batiks, prints of a 70’s leaning. I love incorporating more minimalism into my personal style and I think is adding a sophistication and diversity to what people have come to expect from me. Thank you for that. My mind opening up in new ways even at 66 years old. I’m excited and rejuvenated when I look in closet.
Hannah - but have you seen AMY WINEHOUSE in her ballet flats!!?!? Amy Winehouse is beloved to me - and I've grown up with that tousled, messed-up glamour as being the most iconic beautiful thing ever. I think crusty ballet flats might be my own "wig run over by a car"
I love the bit at the end about wearing the trends you already own bc there's nothing I love more than shopping my own wardrobe for new combinations. I'm definitely not an aesthetic match minimalist so some of my trend inspirations can be a bit out there or costumey sometimes but!! There's so much joy in putting together daily wear items in a way that suddenly makes them quirky or glam or A Statement
Blue is my favorite color and is a big part of my color palette. I'll be very trendy in my usual clothes it seems!
In defense of the flip flop: buy ones that have a molded foot bed and they become the most comfortable house shoe that you can wear when it's hot and also run errands in! I've been converted to Okabashi/Oka B. Flip flops, they are made in the US, washable, and when they wear out you can send them back to be recycled. One of the more sustainable options for something designed to get busted and wear out.
Elevating a flip flop to the tune of a thousand dollars feels a bit smarmy toward a large portion of the population. I expect diamonds on the soles of my shoes for that price.
Icy blue is one of my favourites (I’m a cool-toned blonde so it’s lovely on me) but I completely agree with not rushing out to by colours that don’t suit us, simply because it’s on trend. I don’t follow trends, just wear what I like, what hopefully flatters me, and hope for the best! I thrift most of my clothes now.
P.S. I’m a Brit, so I appreciate your pronunciation😁🇬🇧👌🏻
Hannah please tell me we're getting an in depth review and comparison video of the new merit collection 🙏🏼🙏🏼
I second this! Read the collection leans warm, so would love to see them all on her skintone.
Can “me being judgey about” become a type of video you do because I love your specific judginess ❤😂
I love Rothy’s shoes as you can wash them and air dry them. I still have my first pair after years.
Loved this video and appreciate the effort you put into all of your videos. I would really enjoy a video of you thrifting for sculptural clothing pieces!
Off topic.. but the silver tone of your earrings looks stunning on you! 🤩
Loved your takes on these! And thank you for being a ballet flat truther 😂 Because I shop almost exclusively second-hand items, I'm not confronted with trends when I'm in the moment of a purchase decision very often, so I love getting to hear them third hand by people who have stylethat I'm inspired by!
In the 2000s, I used to wear large brooches on all my vests and button-downs and I’ve been searching the net for large flowers on pin-backs for several years now which is why I’m excited that these come back, although in a more layed-back style than I would style it.
Haven’t bought an uber large one yet but I look into making one pretty soon. I’m into all kinds of embellishments and can’t wait to have more textures in my wardrobe!
Thanks for the great video as always Hannah. Haven’t watched you in a while and realized that I need to check your recent videos too 💌
I really appreciate how well spoken you are, it definitely makes me interested in exploring your other content. ❤
I'm never going to get over your Merit sponsorship and I am so glad they see you! You're the reason I buy and love Merit products!
Love this kind of content from you :)
Hannah, can I just say that I looked at your subscriber count today and am sooo happy for you!! I have been here since the middle of the OG No-Buy Year and you’re one of the only CZcamsrs I’ve stayed subscribed to throughout the years. Thank you for your work and for sharing your passions with us❤
I thoroughly enjoyed this video! ❤
The sheer overlay skirt is a Y2K trend. I LOVED it the first time around. It was so feminine, chic and flattering.
The whole flip flops discussion.. chef's kiss ;)
I love these kinds of videos because I too like to follow trends but just to shop my own closet. I might wear the things I already have a little bit more during that time.
Loved this Hannah! Very interesting on the one hand, but also it really did I make me laugh 😂
Honestly, I think the idea of luxury goods that come out of the box with preexisting patina is a hit with some buyers because they have SO many items that nothing gets worn in; these items are not worn frequently enough with a large wardrobe (and with people just not in the habit of repeating outfits as much as someone with lesser means) to gain patina. And honestly, there's an appeal to it (with thrifted goods as well, of course) that something that's already worn it doesn't need you to be precious about it. I do like that aspect, too.
I grew up in south FL. I know better to ever spend more than $40 on a flip flop (and thats a flip flop with Birkenstock level of materials and shapely sole)
Jeez, Birkenstocks here are around $200+ I'd never purchase them, lol, I wear my jandals too often to bother paying that.
I wear my Birks EVA sandals ($60.00 Canadian) most days in the summer and they last for 3 yrs before they are gardening only.@@Queenofcats36
I pretty much wear the same makeup everyday, so i watch your makeup videos just for the pleasure of hearing you talk, Hannah. But your fashion videos really really speak to my taste and philosophy. So glad i stumbled aross your channel ❤
thank you for saying what you said about ballet flats! ive been eyeing an expensive pair from reformation (even though i told myself years ago i'd never wear flats again lol), but now that you mention how they always end up looking busted after a season - i'm totally put off! i cannot believe i forgot how bad they end up looking after a few wears haha!
Okay but the Day Gloves ARE the magical exception. I’m not an expert, but I’ve lived in the black ones for about 2-3 years now, and they still look lovely and fit like, well, gloves! I loved them so much I bought another pair in skin tone (the second pair fit a bit smaller though, despite being the same size). Either way, I would buy them again in a heartbeat!
Sooo spot on and so satisfying to watch a judgy Hannah 🥳 I think the level of trends are so all over the place, they are not even slightly MECE (mutually exclusive, collectively exhaustive), they don’t have to be exhaustive but somewhat variety and fresh would be great. It feels like they had a very loose chat and are pretty far removed to what this will look like on people w less budget… and some intern tried to find some random pics to finish the article 😂
I'm Italian, I love that you try to pronounce the words correctly and I still love the American pronunciation. In other videos you said "terracotta" color and it made me smile because the pronunciation is so different from mine! 😂
Hi Hannah, this is unrelated to this video but I received your poetry collection and I'm taking my time with it. I wanted to tell you that a line from Archaic Torso of Apollo has been constantly running through my mind since I read it last night. I can't wait for that to happen with the other poems 😊
Hooray for Hannah! My super wide forefoot/narrow heel feet (not that uncommon actually) means that pointy toed anything are out for me. So ballet shoes just as a concept are out. Square/round toed cute mary jane type shoes are my forever shoe. I think there are better/higher quality versions of the day glove (Birdies looks good and my sister swears by the Empress shoes square toe flats). Thank you for championing developing our own personal styles :) Also can't wait for you to do some lip swatching of the other Merit matte lipsticks. :)
Agree on the ballet flats!
Also, as someone who loves flip flops but had excruciatingly flat feet, ill stick to my Archies brand that has built in arch support and have already lasted me 3+ years 😅 i tried "fashion" flip flops last year and said NOPE after one wear
Reef also has a version with arch support, they can are called cushion .
Love that you’re wearing the new Merit lipsticks! I saw it in someone else’s video and my first thought was “has HLP tried this yet” 😂
Really hoping you’ll share a swatch video of all the new merit lipstick colors! 🤞🏻
You had at me judgy !! Aka discerning 😂
I have the Everlane day heel, which I believe is the same but just with a short heel and I love them! They were so comfortable and soft at first wear but they feel sturdy.
I love flip flops but 1,000 is insane
Rainbow leather flops for life! Unless you truly abuse them (i.e., repeatedly getting them soaked with water) they last for years. They even get a nice patina over time 🤪 I've fully converted to Jack Rogers classic sandal as my "summer sandal" because they are extremely sturdy and are a true classic. They may not always be "in", but they always make me feel chic and timelessly elegant even when I'm roasting in the NC heat and humidity.
If anything I'd explore these more through makeup techniques than clothes. Icy blue matte eyes, sculptural liner, some areas bare and some made up, etc.
Your videos are fantastic, I've learned so much from them. Clever And helpful. Thank you
Gosh I feel so found out! I literally just wrote a poem last week called “patina”. So for me I am squarely in the zeitgeist of lived in luxury. For Yule I purchased a vintage 70’s sheepskin coat and a pair of Sabah shoes for this exact reason. I feel the same about makeup and good jeans. 😍
PS - Sabah shoes are my long term answer to ballet flats which forever look horrible one me.
The first HLP video I saw was a fashion trend response, pretty soon after the move to the house. Love love love these videos!
Hi, great video! I would like to know what cardigan you are wearing, it looks so cozy.
Good tips & cool style, Patricia. As a Queenslander, an old tip of mine is to generously dust inside my shoes with talc/baby powder so my feet don't stick to inner sole & lining. I even do it with an open sandal for a bit if slip.
As always, love your videos but I especially love the use of lodestone around minute 13. One of my favs.