Category Archives: shopping

“friends don’t let friends shop retail.”

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Banana Republic tank dress (a pretty penny) | Romeo & Juliet Couture pleather jacket (via Hautelook) | Big Buddha “Aaron” clutch (via Hautelook) | Sam Edelman “Garner” Gladiator Sandals (via Hautelook

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This outfit is a like a little homage to my obsession with Hautelook, a free members-only e-tailer that’s every bargain lover’s dream.  Every morning, the site is updated with new “sales” in categories ranging from apparel and beauty to lifestyle and travel with savings up to 75% off. Speaking of 75%, as much of this outfit is made up of Hautelook purchases. Today’s events: William Rast denim (with a Deal of the Day on white ankle skinnies for $49!!), Oscar de la Renta sunnies, and Vince Camuto handbags, to name a few.

As if designer labels at deep discounts weren’t enticing enough, members receive $10 in shopping credits each time a referred friend makes a first purchase on the site. Let’s do the math: if you sign up (it’s free an easy) and email your invite link to five girlfriends, who then make a purchase, you get $50 in credits to spend on whatever your little heart desires! Kind of awesome, right?

Don’t have time to sit in front of the computer and wait for new sales to launch? There’s an app for that.

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This Just In: Louis Vuitton Cabas Piano Tote!

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Sometimes things come through the door of our boutique that are so exciting, I literally cannot wait to share them with you.

This gorgeous authentic Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Cabas Piano Tote just arrived this afternoon, and she needs a loving new home. Her previous owner is a LV collector who treats her bags with as much love and affection as children or puppies, and it shows through this bag’s immaculate condition. I mean, look at that bottom!!

The perfect shoulder bag with the classic, timeless styling Louis Vuitton is famous for…

{swoon}.

Check it out, along with other womens’ and misses’ apparel and accessories, in the online store!

turkey and dressing

Fall

Last week I was in Target and spotted these adorable booties. I walked out of the store without them, but I’ve spent the last four to six days creating outfits in my head to justify going back this weekend and buying a pair. As if a $29.99 purchase requires so much consideration; I’ve spent less time pulling the trigger on a $22 tube of lipgloss.
I took my ideas to Polyvore (the second largest time vortex, after Pinterest) and put together a little something for Thanksgiving with the family. Colorful cords and/or denim has been on my shopping list since the start of the season, and these Lauren Conrad skinny cords are the perfect color for fall. Added bonus: corduroy stretches nicely, a requirement for holiday gluttony. I added a pretty feminine blouse  – with extra flounce and flowiness — and topped it with a denim vest to keep things casual. {I’ve been on a hunt for an inexpensive secondhand denim jacket to turn into a vest, but no luck so far!} Garnished with simple accessories in autumn tones, and it’s my ideal head-to-toe for a day of family, food, and football!
What will you wear for the holiday?

turkey and dressing

Fall

Last week I was in Target and spotted these adorable booties. I walked out of the store without them, but I’ve spent the last four to six days creating outfits in my head to justify going back this weekend and buying a pair. As if a $29.99 purchase requires so much consideration; I’ve spent less time pulling the trigger on a $22 tube of lipgloss.
I took my ideas to Polyvore (the second largest time vortex, after Pinterest) and put together a little something for Thanksgiving with the family. Colorful cords and/or denim has been on my shopping list since the start of the season, and these Lauren Conrad skinny cords are the perfect color for fall. Added bonus: corduroy stretches nicely, a requirement for holiday gluttony. I added a pretty feminine blouse  – with extra flounce and flowiness — and topped it with a denim vest to keep things casual. {I’ve been on a hunt for an inexpensive secondhand denim jacket to turn into a vest, but no luck so far!} Garnished with simple accessories in autumn tones, and it’s my ideal head-to-toe for a day of family, food, and football!
What will you wear for the holiday?