Posted in Fashion, tagged Anniversary, Anthro, anthropologie, collection on July 17, 2013| 3 Comments »
Anthropologie is celebrating their 20th anniversary with 20 pieces they’ve named their “Archival Collection.” They’ll go live tomorrow. However, Anthro members had a sneak peek and advance shopping privileges. Here’s a sampling:
Archival Collection: Peplum Cardi
Archival Collection: No. 2 Pencil Skirt
Archival Collection: Peacock Cardi
Archival Collection: Striped Dress
I believe they’re only found as a whole collection on their site. So, you better get to gettin’ if you like it.
Posted in Fashion on May 31, 2013|
It’s not really the season for scarves, but that’s the reason they are on sale. You need to get while the gettin’ is good. I haven’t worn many scarves lately, but I recently found some beautiful ones from ASOS. Some are oversized. So, you could get crafty and use them as a throw.
ASOS Premium Oversized Stripe Scarf With Embroidery And Pom Detail
ASOS Pom Pom Embellished Digital Print Scarf
ASOS Premium Oversized Woven Aztec Scarf With Poms
ASOS Aztec Print on Oversized Scarf
ASOS Multi Geometric Print Scarf
There are more scarves from ASOS for your consumption. All of the one’s listed above have free shipping – worldwide. It’s always interesting to see where my readers come from. Though most come the United States, I continue to be surprised by my view list. Yesterday, I had people visit from the following countries:
To channel my inner Oprah: You can get a scarf! And you can get a scarf!
To the people of Australia, I need to you to do me a favor. Go to Black and Spiro and take a detailed video of your browsing. I’d like it if the video was as if I was hanging out on your shoulder. Then, tell Anna Spiro that she’s the jam and give her a million high fives.
Posted in Fashion, Shoes, tagged flat, heel, Merona, Mossimo, Payton Stripe, shoes, Target, Wedge on February 8, 2013| Leave a Comment »
I like Target shoes. I’ll even enhance a pair (seen here). However, it’s rare that I see them on sale. Right now, heels and flats are buy one, get one 50% off. Here are some pairs I thought I’d share with you and some that I may have (totally did) purchased.
I saw these in store and really liked the color.
These don’t look like much, but they’re the same style of my leopard shoes. They’re pretty comfortable and make great knock-around shoes.
All of these are included in the sale.
While browsing I got a mild case of heart palpitations because I thought they brought back their Mossimo Payton striped wedge. I love that shoe. I have one pair that I found while on the road and was never able to procure another pair in my size.
If you ever see a pair or happen to have a pair that are size 9.5 let me know right away. I’ll take them if they’re a size 9. This is not a joke. I’ll pay for shipping. Email me. Stat.
Posted in DIY, Fashion, Shoes, tagged DIY, flats, Mossimo, permanent marker, Sharpie, shoes, Target on December 12, 2012| 2 Comments »
I find a lot of “knock around” shoes at Target. They’re a good place to find flats. Currently, they have some Mossimo brand flats for $14.99 in black and leopard print that are great. I bought both, and I’ll probably buy additional pairs to hoard in preparation for when they stop selling them, but wear the leopard most often.
Though I liked them, I wanted them have a hint of black. I realize that few people nobody noticed that I was wearing a black shirt and brown shoes but it bugged the hell out of me. So, I decided to take a Sharpie to them. I began on the inside, just in case it looked awful. Here is a comparison between Sharpie drawn inside (top shoe) and non colored on shoes.
I decided to follow the pattern where the dark brown meet the yellow. Here is a photo of me trying to point to said spot.
Here’s the same spot after I drew on it.
I like it. The spots look a bit sharper and clearer and I’m okay with that. So, I did the pair of shoes in about 5 minutes. Here they are done.
What do you think?
Posted in Family/Friends, Fashion on October 17, 2012| 1 Comment »
The Mister informed me that the traditional third wedding anniversary gift is leather. I wish I would have known it earlier (I was told last night) or I would have focused my attention as he obviously had. I didn’t realize it was a thing we were gonna do. I panicked. I had one gift for him already that just happened to be leather. However, I needed more.
He doesn’t need a new wallet – I gave him a Cole Haan one about a year ago. He doesn’t need a business card case – I gave him a Cole Haan one of those too. He doesn’t need a briefcase – I gave him a Samsonite Black Label Collection one. (Damn me for giving him nice things that don’t have to be replaced.) He needs to pick out his own shoes and he’s certain about belts. I rushed to The Internets and found little that would be good for him. He doesn’t need a leather jacket either. Still, here’s what I found (whether for husband or wife) while digging around.
Pouch M by BAGGU for $40.00
Made of Argentinean leather in NYC and comes in lots of colors
I like these a lot. The Mister and I could both use one.
Howe “Hellz Bellz” Leather Jacket
Topshop “Winston” Leather Biker Jacket
I’m going to walk around the mall during my lunch and hope I can find what I have in mind. The Mister is so incredibly hard to buy for. Then, I’m pressured to limit gifts to leather. Someone help me.
Posted in Fashion, tagged black and white dots, JC Penney, JCP, pants, polka dots, Shop Bop on September 17, 2012| 1 Comment »
I love polka dots on just about anything – just look at the background here. Of course, I’m a fan of polka dots on clothes but there are not enough pieces out there. However, here are two pairs on pants featured in today’s “Look for Less.”
Paige Denim’s Polka Dot Verdugo Skinny Jeans for $199.00
available at Shop Bop here
Worthington Pintuck Ankle-Length Pants for $25.00
I tried them on. I told you I was going. They fit a lot lower than I expected and were super tight on my calves. I didn’t buy them and I was pretty let down about it. Go try them out for yourself.
Posted in Fashion, Shopping, tagged JCP, JcPenney, Monthly sales, Penney, Sales on September 12, 2012| 3 Comments »
JCPenney has really stepped up their game. (I hear you Rhet and The Fat Lady.) I’ve never been a fan of “JCP” and have, in fact, made fun of the store. However, with the CEO that first revamped their style and hired Ellen as a spokesperson I noticed that I would shop there. Like I’d make a trip to go and not just to look at curtains.
I recently found out that along with the new CEO they’ve gone back to weekly sales. I didn’t realize that and held onto last week’s sales ad, but here are some cute examples I’m not loosing it pieces from inside.
I’m buying these shoes from this week’s ad. $37?! Done if they’re as cute as I hope. They could be great travel shoes.
Little Maven by Tori Spelling is introduced and these clothes are adorable.
Then, I got a catalog in the mail with prices effective till September 16.
Overall, I’m intrigued enough to make sure to go by this week. I’ll keep you posted on my finds or keepers – if any. Now, can we all agree that the top of our dining table needs to be painted? I don’t care for the honey color. Please help me convince The Mister that paint needs to happen.
Posted in Diet/work out, Dresses, Fashion on July 20, 2012| 1 Comment »
Watch your back, or back fat, because I’m down a a pant size and a half! Yes, the half counts. I’m in between sizes but I fit my butt in some jeans I couldn’t wear before this week.
WHOOP!
WHOOP WHOOP!
Now, let me show you a kinda cute photo of myself (don’t pay attention to my cheesy face) from a few months ago.
I was unsure of this dress on the hanger but I decided during my first wear (photo above) it was cute. The second time I’ve worn it was yesterday and I got many compliments. It reminds me of Mossimo. Yes, I’m in a hotel room because that’s where I usually stay. Speaking of gypsies traveling ladies, my mother recently called me from the road and said the following: “I’m by an outlet mall and it’s not terrible. They may actually have something we’d want.” I love her. So, I sent her in Banana Republic for a shopping trip via text message. I swear half of my texts with my mother are photos of items either she or I have sent to each. We no longer say much. We give little if any explanation with our photos. Then, you simply respond “yes” or “no” if you want/like/approve of the item(s). Here is an example from when she and Daddy went hat shopping for the Derby:
We don’t know why he doesn’t look at the camera. As my great-grandmother said, “They never quite got the boy out of him.”
I chose option 2. We may need to upgrade to Facetime for some shopping trips. However, I’m not buying many clothes as I continue to lose. So, nobody else encourage me to text shop unless it’s for accessories or home decor. That’s always okay.
Posted in Fashion, tagged bracelet, C Wonder, C. Woner, deco, earrings, free shipping, gingham shirt, pink and black purse, tortoise, yellow on June 22, 2012| Leave a Comment »
C. Wonder is currently offering free shipping for orders over $75.00. So, let me share with you some things you should buy.
Long live gingham!
I’ve been thinking of getting one.
Meow!
Gold and tortoise? You slay me.
Shiny and yellow, one of my favorite combinations.
Posted in Fashion, Jewelry, Shopping, tagged Charming Charlies, costume jewelry, jewelry, prom on May 21, 2012| 2 Comments »
If you’ve ever wondered “I need something I may only wear a few times and have lots of time to browse. Where can I find a massive Claire’s?” I have an answer and it’s Charming Charlies.
I had the pleasure of being able to catch up with a friend/sorority sister while I was on the road last week. She was getting her hair did and the window front of Charming Charlie’s told me they’d be a good place to kill a couple minutes while I waited for her to finish up.
This place is bananas, but not necessarily in a good way. First, they quickly welcomed me and asked me if I had been there before. I said “no” and their only advice was “Well, we’re organized by color.” I could figure that out. What I couldn’t figure out was where to start. I have a large threshold of tolerance for shiny things and digging for treasure, but even I was overwhelmed.
Basically, there are tall table displays with shelves underneath that hold jewelry, purses, tops, belts and knick knack patty whacks. Each table has a common color. There are multiple tables for each color. I picked up a purse or two and quickly realized they were not something I’d purchase, but I could see someone younger carrying it. For example, there was a rattan clutch that looked promising. However, you noticed when you picked it up that it doesn’t line up or close well. Plus, it had a silver chain in it to carry it not as a clutch. They shouldn’t encourage that type of behavior style. You really have to search for the good eggs within their store. It took a lot more time than I thought it would and I definitely found more bad than good.
They try hard to be trendy.
More lime than Chippendale
Kind of mint colored
There we plenty of the Claire’s staple – cheap prom jewelry.
However, there were some winners.
This was also in red.
These are my purchases:
The bracelet set was $7.97, the blue bracelet was $9.97 and the earrings were $12.97.
My friend, Bethany, agreed that it overwhelmed her and she had to come in looking for something specific. She also told me there’s one in Green Hills mall. Once she said it I realized I had walked by it a few times but never ventured in. Now, that I know what it is I am surprised it is in the mall. I don’t know if I’ll go again. I currently have no plans to revisit. You need to commit some time to it in order to appropriately dig, go for something particular (certain color or type of jewelry) and go without any high expectations.
Have you been to Charming Charlies? Does is always seem overwhelming? Any good finds?
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