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Mini Thrift Haul: Elizabeth and James, Ann Taylor, Juicy Couture

17 Thursday May 2012

Posted by elle & ish in Shopping

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ann taylor, bcbg, elizabeth and james, Goodwill, juicy couture, Shopping, thrifting

I did some thrifting on my dinner break last night and I came back with a few goodies!

Elizabeth and James Bonfire belted shirt in Size Small:  $445 original retail at Net-A-Porter, but I bought it for $5.09 which is an absolute steal!

I found it without the leather belt but I have a few brown belts I can substitute it with.

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I think rolling up the sleeves would suit me better.  An XS would have been ideal but oh well.  Rolling up the sleeves will help with the size issue.

This is my first Elizabeth and James item.  The fabric is quite thick for a button down shirt.  Do you think this can double up as a nice layering piece?

Faux leather wrap belt from an old Joie shirt

Juicy Couture Down Dog Couture Fleece Cocoon Jacket:  $98 original retail at Neiman Marcus and Revolve Clothing, bought for $7.99.

I love cocoon jackets for errands and lounging around the house.  Despite being petite I don’t care if cocoon jackets swallow me up…  I love the design too much to care.  I have 2 of the same cocoon style jackets from the Wilfred line at Aritzia and a couple from the Norma Kamali Walmart line.  I think one of the Norma Kamali ones will have to be donated since I found this JC one.  I love the metallic shimmer!

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“Down Dog Couture”  I guess its supposed to be for yoga.

Ann Taylor grey trousers in 00P… I’m not sure of the original retail.  I bought this for $8.99 and this pair is going to my sister since she needs business pants.

A few fit shots (sorry for the blurriness my camera was not cooperating)

My grand total:  $22 for all 3 pieces

There were also a couple notable finds at the thrift store that I didn’t end up buying:

A black BCBG MAXAZRIA (jersey?) dress with cap sleeves, pockets and a lace detail hem in XS.  I think this was $8.99?  I tried it on and the fit was ok…but I knew I wouldn’t wear this very much.

I also found a few interesting crystal/faceted ash trays for less than $2 each.  I couldn’t tell that they were ash trays at first because of the cut… I think if I needed a few more places to put little dainty rings or earrings this would be a good find.

♥ E&I

Crossroads Clearance Finds (and A Few Other Goodies)

02 Wednesday May 2012

Posted by elle & ish in nails, Shopping

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bcbg, clearance, crossroads, forever21, gap, julep maven, Shopping

I found this BCBGMAXAZRIA quilted jacket for $13.25 on clearance at Crossroads.  (Retailed for $168 at Nordstrom! It looks so much better on the model… lol) I know it looks terrible on the hanger but I don’t think it’s meant to be a fancy piece.  It is SO SOFT!  I love it so much… I think its going to have to replace one of my worn out Forever 21 jersey zip jackets.

My second Crossroads clearance find was this Forever 21 (Twelve by Twelve) Origami top for $5.25.  It used to retail for $32.

I have always loved this top… I saw it on a friend at a wedding years ago in a pretty mocha color.  I found it a few times in the Forever 21 store but I didn’t have the heart to pay over $30 for it.  But $5.25 I can do!

A pair of white legging jeans has been on my wishlist for some time.  I tried out the Old Navy Rockstar legging jeans but they felt a little bit itchy and the fit wasn’t very good on me.  I took a gamble with this pair on Ebay for $32 with free shipping.  I’m quite partial to Gap Legging jeans.. I probably own about 7 pairs now.  Eeek!

I’m fairly sure this is last year’s spring model, with thinner material than this year’s spring line.  I checked yesterday at the Gap and indeed the material is much thicker now.  This is a cropped style which fortunately is the perfect ankle length for me (I’m 5’1″).  I’m usually a size 00R/24 in Gap legging jeans and this is the only one that is a little bit tight.  I think it’ll stretch out though with wear.

I also got this Julep maven nail box in the mail (I got it for free with referral)… with my very first magnetic polish!  I haven’t used it yet but I’m pretty excited.  The color is a bit too dark for me to try in the spring/summer but maybe curiosity will get the best of me.

And I got a new dog!  Just kidding.  Buddy got his first professional doggy haircut of the year!  But Buddy does look very different now.

Speaking of retail clearance… When I first walk in I make a beeline to the clearance section.  So in effect, I check out the clearance prices and then view full priced merchandise thereafter.  It’s a little mental trick to stop myself from buying full price, because the difference between clearance and retail prices is a bit of a shock.  It doesn’t always work but I feel that it helps most of the time.  Am I crazy to do this?  Do you have any shopping strategies like I do?

♥ E&I

Wearing Today 9.11.09

11 Friday Sep 2009

Posted by elle & ish in Fashion, shoes, Wearing Today

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banana republic, bcbg, Fashion, Forever 21, hudson, jelly shoes, melissa, shoes, vivienne westwood, Wearing Today

2 out of my 4 newest shoe darlings are here!  My new Vivienne Westwood + Melissa Dragon Lady Love Heart pumps are a little bit on the loose side but no matter.  I’m going to DIY and use a black grossgrain ribbon to anchor the heel and wrap around my ankle for walking stability.  DIY grossgrain straps aren’t the perfect solution, but its better than leaving them in my closet for good!  They’re too pretty to not wear them!

I’m deathly afraid that my upcoming shipment of Melissa Zen girl flats will be too big.  Sigh.

  • Forever 21 bouclé blazer – $6 at Goodwill
  • Banana Republic ice blue sweater – $5 at Goodwill
  • Hudson Jeans – ~$65 at Warehouse Sale
  • BCBG Allie Jelly flats – $50 at Off 5th

-E&I

Shoe Shopping!

05 Saturday Sep 2009

Posted by elle & ish in Fashion, shoes, Shopping

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bcbg, Fashion, jelly, melissa, shoes, Shopping, vivienne westwood

I’m definitely going a little crazy with the shoe shopping today.

  • 1 pair of Coral Melissa Zen Girl flats ($36 with shipping from Ideeli)
  • 1 pair of Melissa/Vivienne Westwood Lady Dragon LOVE HEART heels ($45 with shipping from Ebay)
  • 1 pair of Black BCBG Allie Jelly flats ($55 total from Off 5th)

$136 total.

Er..  on second thought, make that jelly shoe shopping.  AHH!  My shoe wardrobe is increasing exponentially!!

MUST.STOP.SHOE.SHOPPING! NOW!

But man am I so excited to get my shoes in the mail!

-E&I

VW Lady Dragon LOVE HEART

Janelle


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