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Inspired by a recent discussion by L.L. Bean’s creative director Alex Carleton as well as the Linda Grant exclusive q&a and reading of her latest book, The Thoughtful Dresser, I started to think about my obsession with my clothing/accessories possessions, and why it’s so hard for me to purge my closets and get rid of things. As part of the Sorrelli earrings giveaway, I asked you about your most sentimental jewelry items, and am really touched by the responses. I definitely attach a strong sentimental element to items, and probably won’t be able to shed any of the items in the pics below: this was taken a few weeks ago while I was in Italy, on my birthday, and I went to the beaches at Lido (an island about 30 minutes from Venice) with my two close friends. The sun was shining, it was a fantastic day, as was my trip overall (and I bought that hat on my bday). I digress, but basically was thinking of the idea that every item you own, in some sense holds memories, good and bad. Even that top I got from Forever 21 was purchased to wear during New York Fashion Week, Continue reading…