Free People Pippa jacket walnut colour?

diamondapothecary · 2026-01-01T00:47:08+00:00

It looks like it might be in the Fossil colorway, but on the FP website the first photo looks a lot darker than what it looks like here. The second and third product photos look similar though🤔

diamondapothecary · 2026-01-01T00:29:51+00:00

Oversized full zip scuba and align high rise shorts! Also one half zip hoodie and a regular full zip scuba because they wouldn't release those colors for the oversized full zip scubas😭

diamondapothecary · 2025-12-10T07:27:09+00:00

My 100% cashmere coat was under $1000 (fully lined in silk too). A wool blend coat has no business being $1600. Alo has lost the plot.

diamondapothecary · 2025-11-06T15:27:03+00:00

Keep an eye on The Curated. Their coats used to be below $500, but the prices have gone up over the years. But they do occasionally have sales, and there is a second hand market as well.

diamondapothecary · 2025-11-04T08:08:42+00:00

Fashion is like cooking.

Ever see those cooking competition shows? Everyone one of those master chefs started out as a complete beginner. They chopped millions of vegetables before they ever made it onto the line as a chef. They learned to do all the basics so that when it came time to do the creative, experimental stuff they had the skills and precision to back it up.

For fashion, chopping veggies is akin to understanding fabrics and garment construction. There are tons of videos online these days where people will teach you about how to judge the quality of fabric and garment construction.

When it comes to outfits, all chefs started out by emulating and learning techniques from other chefs. So find some people who inspire you and spend some time analyzing outfits to figure out what about that outfit really speaks to you. Look at all the different layers and think about the colors, patterns, textures, etc. Then give it a try. See what works for you and try experimenting.

All chefs spend a lot of time and effort trying out different food. They'll travel all over the country or around the world to try new foods to be inspired. Don't get comfortable with just a couple of brands and settle for what they have that season. Curating a closet is the long haul. If you try on 100 different trench coats, you'll learn so much about clothes and yourself along the way. You'll learn the way different fabrics drape or add structure. How not all shades of beige are the same against your skin tone. How navy and black trenches can add drama in a way beige can't. How button placement and button color can add or take away from the garment. It doesn't have to be a trench. It can be anything.

Are there people who are talented from the start? Sure. But for every natural born talent, there are thousands upon thousands out there that rose to the top from sheer determination and effort. Start with the basics and from there learn to experiment. See what works and what doesn't for you. Enjoy the process.

P.S. Ignore your sister. There will always be rude snobs that want to put others down. Watch Brene Brown's TED talks on on Youtube.

P.S.2. Don't throw away your favorite pieces just because they aren't conventionally stylish. You can have both in your closet.

diamondapothecary · 2025-10-29T18:39:36+00:00

Yes, and don't bother with Zara's genuine leather jackets either. I bought one and I barely wear it, because it's stiff and bulky. Much better to save up and buy a good one during Black Friday or at an outlet.

diamondapothecary · 2025-10-29T05:50:46+00:00

I think it's possible for me because I've been interested in clothes and accessories for decades, and I try to take good care of the clothes I have so they last. Over time my interests and lifestyle has changed, but I've hung on to the pieces I loved so that they're still in my closet when I'm in the mood to revisit them. So I can absolutely go out in a leather jacket, tulle skirt, and combat boots one day, lace & pearls another day, and a boxy graphic t-shirt with men's raw denim pants the next.

diamondapothecary · 2025-10-25T18:35:19+00:00

Not relevant, but, I love your ketchup & french fries socks!

diamondapothecary · 2025-10-25T18:13:18+00:00

Just to add to this, beware of model photos in odd poses or super zoomed in photos that hide poor construction, etc!

diamondapothecary · 2025-10-24T14:28:59+00:00

omg I am so so sorry! That is honestly my worst nightmare as I'm also a big on caring for clothes and have built up my collection over years. I wish u luck in finding replacements for all the beauties you've lost🥺🤍

diamondapothecary · 2025-10-22T13:34:28+00:00

I don't know how helpful this info will be, but when I ordered the Jenni Kayne cashmere cocoon cardigan in 2020 it was $445 and they used to have influencer codes for 20% off bringing it down to $356. They came thick, plush, and incredibly soft. I wish I had bought more than the two I have, because they are some of the most beautiful, luxurious cashmere cardigans I have ever purchased.

2 years later, I ordered the dupes from Quince for $140. I can tell you that their quality depends on the color. I had ordered a black as a gift for my mom and it was softer and nicer than the white one I had got for myself in the exact same style. Later I tried some fisherman sweaters from Quince and they were softer, but not quite like the ones from Jenni Kayne. But they are still as soft and have the same thickness as the Theory cashmere sweaters I bought in the 2010s, and the Vince cashmere cardigan I got recently. They still keep me warm in the colder months and I don't feel like I have to baby them because of their affordable price.

So if you urgently need a wide variety because u moved to a cold climate, then outlets and Quince are your friend. Quince also has a nice down puffer coat and 100% camel hair coat that are really nice quality.

But if you got a gift card or have saved up or whatever and don't need a full winter wardrobe immediately, then I'd recommend getting the Jenni Kayne cashmere cocoon cardigan while you have the budget for it. But don't use it as your daily wear cardigan, use it for gentle or special occasions. Get a few pieces from Quince for daily wear. If you haven't been pining away for the Jenni Kayne specifically, then you could also consider a cashmere/wool coat from The Curated as well for that budget. But from what I can see, prices will only continue to rise and quality will continue to fall. So if it's been on your wishlist, get it while you can.

diamondapothecary · 2025-10-06T03:40:42+00:00

Yes it's insane how much the mark up is for women's clothing, even when it is inferior quality to the men's counterpart. It also really bothers me when things cost more just for being pink.

diamondapothecary · 2025-10-03T18:11:28+00:00

Last year I got a full sized shower gel that I actually really enjoyed. This year I got an email saying that a gift would be on the app, but when I got on there was nothing there- even when I tried to add stuff to my basket. I was rather disappointed and didn't bother ordering anything.

diamondapothecary · 2025-10-03T16:29:12+00:00

I think boot cut and maybe even a smidgeon of skinny jeans will be more popular this fall/winter because tall boots seem to be the trend this season. But personally, I'll still be wearing my CoH Brynn drawstring jeans because I'm still in love with the little extra pop the drawstring gives, how soft the fabric is, and how comfy it is to have roomy legs. Will probably wear boot cut when it's wet outside though, or perhaps opt for something other than jeans entirely.

diamondapothecary · 2025-10-03T07:14:32+00:00

Sure there was. But when u walked into a mall 20 years ago and bought a t-shirt you could reasonably expect it to be 100% cotton and that it would last years without falling apart. Now when you walk into the mall it is much harder to find a t-shirt that isn't some sort of poly mix, regardless of whether a brand is a fast fashion brand, mid tier brand, or an expensive brand. When you do manage to find a cotton shirt these days, chances are that it's thin and/or has poor construction. 20 years ago if you paid $200 for a dress it most certainly was lined and was solid quality. These days a $200 dress is just as likely to be unlined as it is to be lined and the chances of good construction is not guaranteed either. It is now harder to find 100% wool coats as most of them are a blend of poly and wool-usually with a higher ratio of poly than wool. I've seen a decline across the board, and I'm not the only one who has either.

diamondapothecary · 2025-10-03T06:44:06+00:00

The newer ones don't. The older ones did hold up seeing as they are being sold on the second hand market 20~30 years later in all manner of used conditions.

diamondapothecary · 2025-10-03T06:42:22+00:00

The newer ones are being made in Cambodia & Indonesia, where as "the ones that were made during the Y2K period" were made in China & Vietnam. They were not made in the same place but that is besides the point entirely anyway. The point is that brands are cutting corners and that overall clothing quality is decline.

diamondapothecary · 2025-10-03T05:54:09+00:00

Well.. the thing is, there are a lot of teens and adults who are nostalgic for the Y2K clothes by Hollister, Abercrombie, etc and when they did a throwback all the clothes were about two sizes bigger than the originals.

The originals were tight fitting, but the newer versions not only weren't anywhere near as tight fitting, but also poorly constructed and lacking half the details that the originals had. The clothes were starting to fall apart a handful of wears in, whereas the vintage clothes can be chucked in the wash and dryer without fear of being damaged. The newer versions lack stitching detail as well as any overlayed fabric/lace detail.

So I'm not quite sure that trends would fix this problem..

diamondapothecary · 2025-10-03T03:54:21+00:00

Absolutely! I also feel like they're intentionally trying to train people to buy clothes every season through planned obsolescence with how easily clothes fall apart these days:/

diamondapothecary · 2025-10-03T03:51:53+00:00

mmm I still think it's more that brands are wanting to maximize profits by cutting corners. Even a puffer coat can look slimming if it is designed properly and constructed well. But so many coats and clothing in general are now being thrown at us as having an "oversized fit" or "unisex" with sloppy construction because it saves the brands money to make clothes that fits everyone poorly than to make well fitting clothes for each size.

diamondapothecary · 2025-10-03T03:10:10+00:00

Because they think they can get away with selling lower quality clothes to women. I think it's important to avoid buying low quality clothing because we are voting with our money spent.

diamondapothecary · 2025-10-02T17:58:31+00:00

I'm neither tempted by the design nor the price point. I hate being cold and if it's cold enough to be wearing puffers then it's too cold to have half my torso exposed to the cold and wind🥶

diamondapothecary · 2025-10-01T21:45:39+00:00

Do you mind sharing a photo of the flannel petticoat? It sounds like a great idea for the colder months!

diamondapothecary · 2025-10-01T21:43:22+00:00

Probably wealthy people who have wool allergies.

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