tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post6835916155831491554..comments2024-03-12T13:57:38.337-07:00Comments on Chronically Vintage: A few thoughts on the very human act of wantingWitchcrafted Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-17190551318428901992012-12-13T02:45:47.408-08:002012-12-13T02:45:47.408-08:00Thank you very much, my dear, that really means a ...Thank you very much, my dear, that really means a lot to me. <br /><br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-53753241502189254102012-12-13T02:44:18.298-08:002012-12-13T02:44:18.298-08:00Congratulations on the lovely yellow dress.
I love...Congratulations on the lovely yellow dress.<br />I love reading your clever words.SANNEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12973437247117000140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-12045549321328955482012-12-03T06:37:25.951-08:002012-12-03T06:37:25.951-08:00I love this post- as I often think I would love to...I love this post- as I often think I would love to win the lottery but there is a small part of me that worries "what then"? would I necessarily be happy because part fo the fun is the wanting and then achieving before the next desire comes along! Janine xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05426043618317752974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-50096589404634451952012-12-01T19:33:52.506-08:002012-12-01T19:33:52.506-08:00A very insightful post, our materialistic tendenci...A very insightful post, our materialistic tendencies are in interesting but often troubling line of enquiry. It's difficult to fight consumerist culture when you also have such a strong desire to buy so much stuff all the time! Definitely part of human nature to want to accumulate resources, wealth and comfort - I suppose when you put it like that it probably is wrapped up with our whole survival instincts but when we have all we need we just don't stop! If you've ever read Plato's Gorgias Socrates said we should be content once we have 'enough' because it's tiring and unecessary to keep toiling for more but his opponent Callicles says if we stop desiring we're not really alive any-more, while he's totally dismissed in the text but maybe he's ideas are worth greater thought...Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08068290301404150154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-35605577737040694842012-12-01T15:41:19.866-08:002012-12-01T15:41:19.866-08:00This was such a thoughtful article to read. It als...This was such a thoughtful article to read. It also made me wonder how 'wanting' has changed over the decades with changes and advances in technology, the economy and societal norms. What did people want, and do about their wanting, in the 50's, for example? <br />I've been scouring some online shopping websites lately and you've somehow just put a different spin on it all for me. <br />I am looking forward to seeing you in that gorgeous dress!The Grande Damehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346770341514368106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-21157627569739892012-12-01T14:35:03.320-08:002012-12-01T14:35:03.320-08:00H Beth, thank you very much for your immensely lov...H Beth, thank you very much for your immensely lovely comment. Like yourself, I have many wish lists floating around in the vast realm that is the internet, that I know will never come to fruition. In a way I don't mind though. I find that the mere act of adding something to a wish list can often, if only in the moment, almost lead you to feel as though you had that item for a brief moment, and that's often good enough for me. Plus, the fun of finding things you love, even if you never possess them, is not to be discredited either.<br /><br />You're certainly welcome to call me "Jess" anytime, thank you very much for checking. <br /><br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-2450388842437122972012-11-30T21:35:22.731-08:002012-11-30T21:35:22.731-08:00What a delightful post, and absolutely perfect for...What a delightful post, and absolutely perfect for this time of year!! :D<br />(I am glad that you were able to get that gorgeous dress; it will look stunning on you!!)<br />My sister and I got the bulk of our Christmas shopping done yesterday, and one thing that always happens when I am shopping for others is that I keep finding all these little things that I want for myself. I've never been very good at holding onto my money responsibly, but hopefully I can make myself enjoy what I already have more and more instead of constantly wanting to buy new and shiny things. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-84234303032516217892012-11-30T14:33:46.277-08:002012-11-30T14:33:46.277-08:00I really like this post because I find it hard to ...I really like this post because I find it hard to accept that it's okay and natural to want things. My mom was raised by a single Depression-era dad who instilled in her a strict sense of frugality that she passed on to me. I've always felt like it was virtuous to save and frivolous to spend. I didn't identify with girls my age when I was in high school and their obsession with shopping was off-putting to me. But I'm slowly coming around to realizing that it is natural to want things. It's okay to enjoy material possessions. It's even okay to spend money on them and to allow them to bring you joy. It's okay to be seen as "girly" or even frivolous for my love of fashion. Throughout human history we have cared about what we looked like and wanted to adorn ourselves and our environments with pretty things. To restrict myself from all of that is to deny myself some of the fun enjoyment of life. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-87374336289813818372012-11-30T12:07:15.755-08:002012-11-30T12:07:15.755-08:00I'm so glad you made the purchase! It's l...I'm so glad you made the purchase! It's lovely indeed. I love the soft color. :) And you didn't buy it on a whim.. only after careful thought, which is good. I find myself wanting a lot too sometimes. I try not to be greedy, and i don't think i am. It's as you say.. a very human quality we possess. Most of the time, when i splurge on myself, it's for a new book.. (not an e-book) but an actual book, or an inexpensive, but sparkly bracelet. I adore bracelets. I can't wait to see pics of you in the dress when i find a yellow hat to match!!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16005482538480063372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-86845291092721643872012-11-30T11:49:35.402-08:002012-11-30T11:49:35.402-08:00Hi Jess (if that shortened endearment is not pleas...Hi Jess (if that shortened endearment is not pleasurable to your ear just let me know....). Anyway, I so loved this post... it speaks to most of us, I would imagine ladies especially as we seem to be more sensitive to aesthetics in life but men are not completley excluded. The story fits so many of my experiences and I am ashamed, almost, to admit how many wish lists I have out there in cyberspace that I know will never come to fruition but are fun nonetheless! I love the dress and believe you were wise in your choice as after all you were looking for such an item for months so there was a true "need". I wish you the best of luck in your quest for a complimentary hat for your ensemble! :D<br />Hugs and thanks for sharing this sweet story,<br />Beth PAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-79736387664627374692012-11-30T11:23:05.568-08:002012-11-30T11:23:05.568-08:00great post ... this dress is the perfect buy. can&...great post ... this dress is the perfect buy. can't wait to see it on you.Ms. Falconhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02131781752240288828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-64677995581007825362012-11-30T09:18:10.551-08:002012-11-30T09:18:10.551-08:00Thank you so much to each of you for your lovely, ...Thank you so much to each of you for your lovely, often highly relatable comments on this post. It sounds like many of us go through similar thought processes before making a purchase, and really appreciate all the different takes on this subject that have been shared here, too. <br /><br /><br />Huge hugs & tons of happy last day of November wishes to you all,<br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-24568184042133896082012-11-30T07:54:13.489-08:002012-11-30T07:54:13.489-08:00Thank you deeply, dear Joanna. I haven't worn ...Thank you deeply, dear Joanna. I haven't worn it yet, but it's a thoroughly winter weight appropriate dress, so it will likely make an appearance here this season or in the spring. <br /><br />I know exactly what you mean about the journey of buying vintage and the thrill of feeling transported back to a different place, time, and even a mindset toward the important of "investment" pieces that many yesteryear women had. I've experienced those same wonderful feelings before, too.<br /><br />Thank you very much for your beautiful comments and for sharing your take on this interesting topic with us.<br /><br />xoxo<br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-14514529172298180502012-11-30T05:35:13.256-08:002012-11-30T05:35:13.256-08:00Great post! I struggle with this all the time. T...Great post! I struggle with this all the time. Throughout the years while having all of my children at home under my roof, it was a struggle just to be able to feed them all and now that they are all grown, I still feel guilty when buying something unneeded or strictly for myself. I look and desire - all the time - and have missed out on a lot of great things because of my hesitation. But, my life is full, and what I do have brings me great joy.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00545023539161418817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-13699520183912384582012-11-30T04:56:00.714-08:002012-11-30T04:56:00.714-08:00Ahh, such an interesting topic. It's awful tha...Ahh, such an interesting topic. It's awful that we feel guilty for constantly wanting, but like you say, it is a perfectly natural human emotion. The last couple of years have been tough economically over here,and I am definitely having to make wiser decisions and think longer about purchases. I used to make sure I bought one mid-range priced vintage dress a month, but I no longer do that, and instead hunt out bargains more, which can also be very satisfying. Alas, the list of wants continues to grow. Let's hope Father Christmas thinks I've been a god girl this year! Lovely post Jessica, and I am extremely jealous of that frock, I'm glad you indulged! xYesterday Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03503742865266845937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-83617154383099688782012-11-30T04:14:31.916-08:002012-11-30T04:14:31.916-08:00I think that deep down inside, everyone has a desi...I think that deep down inside, everyone has a desire for beautiful things, i mean, wouldn't it be weird if we didn't?<br />Love Lil x<br />www.littleliloflondon.blogspot.comLilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08710149426897362522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-81320576914534314412012-11-29T19:01:40.939-08:002012-11-29T19:01:40.939-08:00How do you manage to take the process of buying a ...How do you manage to take the process of buying a dress and turn it into poetry? <br /><br />Thanks doll,<br />The Glamorous HousewifeThe Glamorous Housewifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04221195073834094564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-71170561126073399872012-11-29T15:34:13.409-08:002012-11-29T15:34:13.409-08:00*swooning* Looove the dress.
I enjoy posts like ...*swooning* Looove the dress.<br /><br />I enjoy posts like this. They let us into your mind, a place I like to visit. Reading your thoughts is helpful to me in many ways.Shybikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15263331247319768989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-12959593328442432572012-11-29T13:33:32.192-08:002012-11-29T13:33:32.192-08:00Oh lord as a woman who borders on the shopaholic t...Oh lord as a woman who borders on the shopaholic this is a thought provoking post. I horrify myself at times with the amount of money I fritter away on rubbish, there are lots of reasons why I do it which I won't go into here, you don't need an essay! but I am working hard to change my ways. I now make my self walk away from things or justify things and it's amazing how many you realise are not worth buying at all.Miss Magpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10899889154015378547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-13103233325173502592012-11-29T12:36:28.648-08:002012-11-29T12:36:28.648-08:00I go through the same thought processes constantly...I go through the same thought processes constantly. I often "heart" items on etsy...to pause and think about if I really need/want it...when I return I to view it again I re evaluate the item, weigh up it cost-benefit ratio and its pull on my heart strings. <br /><br />Sometimes my delay has caused me to miss out on my item, some other savy lady has swooped in and bought it before me...then I feel a little glum...but I feel it's best to be philosophical and think it wasn't meant to be.<br /><br />If I see something I REALLY like, will wear/use and cherish (and it is of reasonable price) I don't pause now, I take the plunge and add it to my cart. Having said this, my purchases are very small in dollar value, but big on happiness facilitation.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-42446715927757886652012-11-29T11:28:42.534-08:002012-11-29T11:28:42.534-08:00I always want new things. Its funny though, when I...I always want new things. Its funny though, when I am in my closet I see things I have barely/or never wear and I think 'why am I buying new things when I have plenty of them still here in my closet???' Lately, I am trying to only buy things I need. Its not as fun but it will give me the opportunity to wear those long forgotten or never worn pieces I already own. However, every now and then you do still need to splurge and buy something simply because you want it!TemperamentalBroad@blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05305259918940809169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-11130772290586033952012-11-29T10:56:03.458-08:002012-11-29T10:56:03.458-08:00I loved reading your blog post today. I always fe...I loved reading your blog post today. I always feel like I'm reading a beautifully written book when I read your posts. You have such a great gift of being able to set a scene in words:) The nipped waist is so spectacular. I'm so glad you were able to get this lovely dress. I can just imagine you in it:) I'm waiting in anticipation to see you in your dress:) I can't wait to see how you accessorize it. <br /><br />I feel differently when I buy a piece of vintage clothing. I feel like I'm being taken on a journey. It's nice to feel transported. In addition, the garments were made to last. I don't somehow see these cheaply made things of today surviving. It's sad that the tailoring is lost unless you plan to spend $1,000 at a designer boutique. I agree with you about wants. I think it does go back to foundation blocks. When I was growing up, things were very tight for me and my family. My parents divorced when I was young and the result was that we struggled and I realized that in order to succeed I must do it myself. I learned appreciation and humility through those tough times and I'll always have this with me. Even though I can say I don't struggle pay check to pay check, I am thankful for what I have and aware of what things cost and value them. <br /><br />Great post sweet Jessica!!<br /><br />http://dividingmoments.blogspot.com/Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16439393534029787165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-64108983301556500692012-11-29T10:51:54.169-08:002012-11-29T10:51:54.169-08:00I think it's just like when we were children a...I think it's just like when we were children and we see something that we think..Ooo pretty! And then we think we need it so it becomes a want. At least that's how the childlike thinking inside me feels. :-Pseannaapprovedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09546047220109216505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-33402997280360720462012-11-29T10:11:28.968-08:002012-11-29T10:11:28.968-08:00I read that first paragraph and thought "Oh m...I read that first paragraph and thought "Oh my god! Were we separated at birth?" <br />LOL!<br /><br />Lisa. Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09496217916948996526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-68206954598014086632012-11-29T09:14:26.138-08:002012-11-29T09:14:26.138-08:00I'm so happy (for you) that you bought it... a...I'm so happy (for you) that you bought it... as soon as I saw the picture I thought it is very "you"! Cute dress, good decision:)Rockabilly Bellehttp://www.rockabellebombshell.comnoreply@blogger.com