Showing posts with label shopping guide. Show all posts
Showing posts with label shopping guide. Show all posts

22 October 2008

Shopping Adventure

I suppose I really haven't said all that much about myself on this blog. It may be surprising given the quality of the writing here, but I guess I should let you all know I'm a writer. I've published some short stories and poems and I'm at work on a novel and a series of poems. The poems fill most of my day. The subject I'm working on is by nature exhausting and probably relates a great deal to why I've been feeling blue lately. I have the ability to not think about my subject when I'm done for the day, but I'm guessing the feeling just carries over. Jar keeps telling me I need to focus on other things to improve my mood so I've been trying to work out every few days and call my friends.

Today I took a break from research and went shopping. Once I leave Phoenix I'll be sad to leave one store, Last Chance. Last Chance gets all of the super discounted sale items from Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack. It's the only one in the country and the deals are amazing. Most items are under $10 and the shoe selection is amazing. I've had to restrain myself after getting 8 pairs in one trip. I know they aren't vintage, but I had to share my purchases with all of you and because I was raised to gloat over great deals I had to break that down as well.


Purchase breakdown:

Red Michael Kors shirt for $9.97. Similar tops run $60-$80 at Nordstrom.

White with blue stripes Classiques Entier belted wrap sweater for $9.97. It was slightly too big but I love it so. Classiques Entier sweaters run around $160-$180.

Blue and gold tank top by Lily White that has a slight 80s feel to it for $5.97.

Gray cotton and acrylic Frenchi cardigan for $9.97. It's so super cute. Frenchi sweaters are usually $40-$70.

Nordstrom nylons for $0.97 regular $7.90.

Donna Karen nylons for $0.97. Similar sell for $28.

Wood bead necklace for $1.97 which was regularly $12.

Fabric covered bead necklace for $4.97 which was regularly $16.


Because the necklaces are so cute I felt the need for a close up!

31 August 2008

Fall Fashion Colors Shopping Guide

MSN tells me that this years fall fashion colors are black and white, purple, gray, chocolate, and gold. While I'm not sure who exactly the authority on fashion and color is over at MSN, I'm game. I love all of these colors probably because I look good in them. So in an effort to stock up for the fall, here's some goodies I found for you out on the internets:

Black and White
Zebra stripe linen shift by Elizabeth Arden at Vintage Martini for $128.

Black and White 1970s cotton/poly blend Mexican skirt at Debutante Vintage for $40.

Purple
Purple polyester 1980s shirt dress by Rona at Alley Cats Vintage for $22.

Purple 1930s silk crepe evening dress at Contentment Farm for $495.

Gray

Dove gray 1970s acrylic sweater at The Urban Collection for $47.

Gray 1940s pumps by Natural Poise from etsy seller LivingDollVintage for $24.

Chocolate
Brown silk/cotton dress from Cemetarian on ebay starting bid of $39.99.

Brown 1970s Amano slingback heels at sabrosavintage on etsy for $16.

Gold

Gold chain belt at Penelope's Vintage for $20.

Gold lame 1950s dress from ebay seller The Tartan Princess, starting bid $19.99.