INSTAGRAM LATELY
I haven't done an Instagram round up in more than 6 MONTHS! Some of these photos are from the end of the summer, but I plan to get back to sharing these series so bear with me while we play catch up today. As always, you can find me on Instagram & check out my latest photos @michelle_orsi
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Michelle Paige
From the Aerie dressing room / They always have so many cute things
Sweatshirt / Bike Shorts
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Michelle Paige
From the Aerie dressing room / They always have so many cute things
Sweatshirt / Bike Shorts
Summers in Martiniqe swim
Sharing details about my hair / Styling tips, products I use, etc
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Brush / Dry Shampoo / Vitamins
Layering necklaces is easier than you think
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Date Night Look
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Shoes c/o
I love accessorizing with statement earrings
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Shared my 5 favorite fall looks of all time
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Wore shorts as long as I could into the fall
Sweater / Shoes
4 ITEMS WORTH SPLURGING ON
In the past, I shared 3 items you should keep forever & the post was a hit, so I want to do a follow up post on items worth splurging on. I am a full believer of the cost per wear theory, where the more you spend on something, the more often you should be able to wear it.
The theory here is that buying & wearing a $50 pair of shoes once or twice is less effective than splurging on a $300 pair of shoes and wearing them 20 times. The cost of wearing those expensive shoes each time means they are only $15 per wear, and the more you wear them, the lower the price goes! Of course, this is a really simplified example but hopefully you understand the idea I'm getting at. I try to follow this idea with everything I buy as I've gotten older, but do so more so in the following categories:
1. Shoes
The theory here is that buying & wearing a $50 pair of shoes once or twice is less effective than splurging on a $300 pair of shoes and wearing them 20 times. The cost of wearing those expensive shoes each time means they are only $15 per wear, and the more you wear them, the lower the price goes! Of course, this is a really simplified example but hopefully you understand the idea I'm getting at. I try to follow this idea with everything I buy as I've gotten older, but do so more so in the following categories:
1. Shoes
2. Bags
3. Outerwear
4. Jewelry
These 4 categories are areas where I am more likely to splurge because I know that I will have the items for a long time and wear them over and over and over again. Some examples include my Golden Goose sneakers which probably cost about $5 per wear at this point and my David Yurman bracelets which have paid for themselves in full at this point; I never take them off and they are still in such great shape. Hopefully one day, I can even pass some of these items down to a daughter (if I'm lucky enough to have one!) In the meantime, I'm happy sharing with my mom & sister; another way that makes these items more affordable in the sense of cost per wear.
Does this theory make sense to you?
Do you follow it while shopping?
Let me know your thoughts in the comments below!
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Michelle Paige
PS. Check out how these lovely ladies style their heirloom pieces in this quarter's collaboration by The Magnificent 8.
4. Jewelry
These 4 categories are areas where I am more likely to splurge because I know that I will have the items for a long time and wear them over and over and over again. Some examples include my Golden Goose sneakers which probably cost about $5 per wear at this point and my David Yurman bracelets which have paid for themselves in full at this point; I never take them off and they are still in such great shape. Hopefully one day, I can even pass some of these items down to a daughter (if I'm lucky enough to have one!) In the meantime, I'm happy sharing with my mom & sister; another way that makes these items more affordable in the sense of cost per wear.
Does this theory make sense to you?
Do you follow it while shopping?
Let me know your thoughts in the comments below!
XO
Michelle Paige
PS. Check out how these lovely ladies style their heirloom pieces in this quarter's collaboration by The Magnificent 8.
Grace of GRACEFUL RAGS representing teenagers.
Michelle of MICHELLE’S PA(I)GE representing the 20-somethings.
Roxanne of GLASS OF GLAM representing the 30-somethings.
Shelbee of SHELBEE ON THE EDGE representing the 40-somethings.
Rena of FINE WHATEVER representing the 50-somethings.
Eugenia of AGE OF GRACE representing the 60-somethings.
Nancy of JODIE’S TOUCH OF STYLE representing the 70-somethings.
Charlotte of JODIE’S TOUCH OF STYLE representing the 80-somethings.
5 TIPS FOR LIVING WITH YOUR S.O
Now that Jody & I have lived together for over a year, I'm kind of an expert (LOL, JUST KIDDING) but I do have some tips that made moving in together & adjusting to our new place more manageable! Check out my tips below & let me know if you have any additional suggestions.
Having a movie night on the pull out couch in the living room 😁
1. Be sure about it! My number one tip is not to rush this decision. Living together changes everything. When Jody & I got married, we didn't feel any differently afterwards; we just had a big party to celebrate our relationship! The big change was buying our own place & moving in together. I definitely recommend chatting about finances, schedules & lifestyle before making the big decision to move in to make sure it's the right choice for both of you.
2. Decorate together. You will never 100% agree on all decor so this is an area to COMPROMISE! Your husband wants a photo of lions over the bed (like mine did) - say yes. When you find the perfect pink chair for your bedroom corner (like I did) - he'll be more likely to say yes. Your place should reflect the two of you!
3. Share the chores. With a new place comes new responsibilities, so it's important to designate and split the chores. Jody & I bought a mini white board to put on our fridge and we leave notes & to-do lists for each other. We also try really hard to vocalize our appreciation for the other person when they do a chore that you hate doing. When I called Jody this morning, I made sure to thank him for doing the dishes I left in the sink the night before.
4. Watch shows together. Jody still loves playing video games & I love reading but we try to watch some TV shows together during the week. It's a great way to wind down and relax at the end of a busy day. We both love watching hockey games, The Bachelor, The Rookie, Dancing with the Stars, etc and also recently binged The Boys on Amazon & The Mandolorian on Disney+.
5. Don't stop dating each other. Even though you live together & see each other all the time now, it's important to still get out of the house for a nice dinner or a fun activity every once in a while. Staying home can get boring so make sure to keep it fun. If you can't go out, try ordering in food from a new restaurant or having a movie night or a game night.
Do you have any tips to share from living with your partner? Share them with me below!
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Michelle Paige
@michelle_orsi
