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Oct 10Liked by Erika Veurink

This is a great feature, definitely do more!

I've always considered myself a "good" shopper. Meaning, I generally buy within my means, shop sales, etc. But I have to tell you (and I'll let these other writers know too) that your substack (plus a few others, Harry Styles, Rabbit Fur Coat, Tiffanie Darke, 5 Things, etc) has complete changed the way I shop. I had 3 months of a no-buy (super easy for me in spring/summer bc who cares). Made a wish list of 5-10 new things for fall/winter and 100% stopped buying fast fashion or synthetic garments. When I shop, I shop eBay, TRR or thrift shops. "New" suede jacket? eBay! "New" Prada sweaters? TRR! Anyhow, I just want to let you know that you've made a difference!

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this made my day...im so happy

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Oct 10Liked by Erika Veurink

I have a black Club Monaco dress that I bought in 1996! and I still wear it!

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ok I love that! I was born in 1996 AND worked at Club Monaco in college <3

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Oct 10Liked by Erika Veurink

Haha love that I bought it the year you were born. And love Club Monaco's style. I wonder if their clothes would last as long today.

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LOVED! If you do it again, I volunteer! Granted I will have to check receipts bc menopause has robbed me of my ability to recall whether something is 5 years old but I WILL DO IT! What a delight. XOXOXO

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adding you to my list ❤️

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xoxoxox woo hoooo ;-)

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Oct 11·edited Oct 11Liked by Erika Veurink

I love everything!!! I volunteered at St. Vincent De Paul thrift store in Lake Havasu City, AZ. for several years and got a beautiful Coach purse for $5

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Very lucky

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I feel like the key issue is not how much it cost, or how long you've had it, but how many times you've worn it and what the cost-per-wear is. I have some items that didn't cost very much and I've had them for years, but I hardly ever wear them, so the cost-per-wear is high.

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oh good point!

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Love this!! Made me think about my own closet. My item is a sweater given to me secondhand from a friend in high school (10+ years ago) that I still wear all the time and always get compliments on!!

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i love the items friends gave us in high school that are STILL WITH US

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Oct 10Liked by Erika Veurink

This is such a fun read!!

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oh YAY! I hope it's helpful

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An honour to be included! LOVED seeing what other people picked. Petition to make this a regular feature! X

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Yay!!! Working on another one as we speak x

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def do more of these! my mind immediately jumped to the dr martens i’ve had since i was 16 and my mom’s hand-me-down jean jacket. so fun

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Yay more coming!!

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Oct 11Liked by Erika Veurink

Can you do more of these??? Loved this!

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yes yes if you'll add yours

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ooohh yes, i'll be thinking...

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Oct 11Liked by Erika Veurink

such a fun post!!

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youre on my list for the next one but i wont be surprised if you submit your denim skirt AGAIN

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Yes yes more of these! (Just saw this after my comment below ☺️)

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Oct 11Liked by Erika Veurink

Great piece 💕

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thank you x

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Oct 11Liked by Erika Veurink

This is a great insight into many different fashion treasures! I was an exchange student in Japan in 1987-88. My host Mom’s love language was buying me clothes. I still wear them today, from cardigan sweaters with ribbon details on the pockets to leather ankle boots. Those Japanese clothes, she’s, and purses are the highest quality of anything I’ve owned—37 years and still going strong! 😍

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that's so sweet

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Sorry, typo there, I meant clothes, shoes, and purses.

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delighted to be included in this! I've made it this long without a Uniqlo Heat Tech turtleneck but Anna Newton just singlehandedly convinced me I need one...

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your winter self thanks you

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Oct 11Liked by Erika Veurink

I have a 20+ year old ralph lauren pink and white striped oxford (maybe even from the RL outlet?). It's perfect, I even brought it to Vientam to get copies made.

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getting copies made is the ultimate sign it's a perfect shirt

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🖤🖤 and baggu duck bag forever

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ofc you and rubes both love

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