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Thursday, April 6, 2017

Recent Finds

Due to my blogging neglect, I have not checked in with my recent purchases. During the first three months of 2017, I only purchased 8 items. Yes, 8 items?! I felt pretty good about myself. Honestly, I ran out of hangers and had to come to terms with the fact that I am a dress hoarder. In an effort not to wind up on a reality show, I've been pretty aggressively selling on Poshmark.

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One. Banana Republic Stripe Off-Shoulder Midi Dress (Orig. $128, Paid $77)
Two. Banana Republic Gingham Sheath Dress (Orig. $128, Paid $77)
Three. Leslie Knope Pin (Paid $12)
Four. Kate Spade Ursulus Sunglasses via Nordstrom Rack (similar here and here) (Orig. $175, Paid $60)
Five. Ted Baker Double Bow Skater Dress via Bloomingdale's (similar here) (Orig. $319, Paid $160)
Six. Michael Kors Bow Blouse via Bloomingdale's (Orig. $120, Paid $70)
Seven. Just Fab Tyler Booties (Paid $40)
Eight. Nine West Xenisa Mules via Marshall's (Orig. $99, Paid $30)

TOTALS

Total Original Price: $1,021

Amount Spent: $526

Amount Saved: $495

Total Percentage Saved: 48%

Clothes Sold on Poshmark: $586
Net SAVED! $60

Sales Shopped
Banana Republic 40% Friends and Family Sale
Bloomingdale's 25% plus $25 gift card for every $100 spent
Bloomingdale's 30% off clearance

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Tuesday, December 6, 2016

My Christmas List

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Cashmere Travel Wrap Drybar Curling Iron Kate Spade Card Case Tory Burch Earrings ban.do gym bag Michael Kors Sweater Voluspa Prosecco Rose Candle Lilly Pulitzer Sweater Dress Dior Creme de Rose Balm ban.do Notebook

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Friday, October 7, 2016

September Purchases

Karen Walker Sunglasses via Nordstrom Rack (Orig. $250, Paid $90)
Ted Baker Mixed Pattern Dress (Orig. $335, Paid $100)
Ted Baker Butterfly Dress (Orig. $295, Paid $222) (plus $50 gift card for spending $200)
Vera Bradley Satchel via Poshmark (Orig. $128, Paid $40)
Kendra Scott Carinne Earrings via Poshmark (Orig. $55, Paid $20)

TOTALS

Total Original Price: $1,063

Amount Spent: $472

Amount Saved: $591

Total Percentage Saved: 56%

Clothes Sold on Poshmark: $100
Net Spent: $372

Sales Shopped
Bloomingdale's 25% plus $25 gift card for every $100 spent

Thursday, September 15, 2016

Look What I Got: July and August Purchases

After looking at my July purchases, I realized I spent quite a bit of time inside malls this summer. In fairness, most of my mall shopping happened on a short trip to Las Vegas in July...where it is too hot to be outside for more than a few minutes. So, to me, the mall(s) seemed to be the perfect place to cool off. Also, in Vegas it appears to be perfectly acceptable to carry a drink around the mall with you, which may have led to most of my Vegas purchasing.

July Purchases

Ted Baker Thfia Sneakers (Orig. $209, Paid $78)
Ted Baker Nuhad Bow Dress (Orig. $315, Paid $100)
Tatyana Nesting Dolls Dress (Orig. $109)
Kate Spade Fame and Flowers Studs (Orig. $58, Paid $17)
Kate Spade Fancy That Necklace (Orig. $178, Paid $36)
Just Fab Denim Skirt (Orig. $55, Paid $25)
Just Fab Chambray Tunic (Orig. $55, Paid $34)
J. Crew Ruffle Sleeve Tee (Orig. $80, Paid $25)

I'd say that August was a sparse purchasing month and mostly consisted of burning off some unused Just Fab credits, but I would be lying. And in full disclosure....the totals below do not include my Lilly Pulitzer After Party purchasing...wherein I spent more than I'd like to admit. But, since I have a blog where I apparently plaster things I don't like to admit on the internet, I spent $442 at the After Party Sale.

August Purchases

Just Fab Suther Purse (Orig. $60, Paid $40)
Just Fab Sophi Silver Loafers (Orig. $60, Paid $35)
Just Fab Booties (Orig. $60, Paid $28)
Faux Leather Assets Leggings via Poshmark (Orig. $45, Paid $18)

TOTALS

Total Original Price: $1,284

Amount Spent: $545

Amount Saved: $739

Total Percentage Saved: 57%

Clothes Sold on Poshmark: $503
Net Spent: $42

Sales Shopped
Ted Baker 25% off Clearance
Bloomingdale's 50% off Clearance Jewelry
J. Crew 40% off sale items

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Tuesday, September 6, 2016

Labor Day Sale Purchases

Bloomingdale's and Lord & Taylor had some crazy sales this long weekend. I scooped up (what I hope) are some items I can magically transition into fall with some leggings or black tights!

Free People Louise Dress (Orig. $98, Paid $20)

Free People Too Legit Maxi (Orig. $98, Paid $16)
Halston Heritage High Low Dress (Orig. $445, Paid $142)
Ted Baker Ottoman Dress (Orig. $279, Paid $72)
Kendra Scott Bryant Earrings (Orig. $55, Paid $19)

Kendra Scott Aston Earrings (Orig. $75, Paid $23)

Thursday, September 1, 2016

What to Buy at Labor Day Sales (& a link up!)

I have a little secret. I buy most of my Fall clothing at end of summer sales. I very rarely buy clothes in season (i.e. pay full price like a sucker). Many of the Labor Day sales include items that came out as part of this new invented season of pre-Fall and items that just transition nicely into Fall and Winter. So, here's a list of items that I intend to snag cheap this weekend!

1. Cardigans. Somehow sweaters always make it into summer collections. Maybe it's the proliferation of male-controlled office air conditioners that has led to the cardigan becoming a summer style staple? I'll be snagging a few of these $20 cardigans at J. Crew Factory this weekend.

2. Denim. Jeans have no season. Get them while they're cheap. These Madewell jeans are almost 50% off!

3. Pencil Skirts. Pencil skirts are timeless and season-less. I think I might add a green one to my collection.

4. Boho-Style Items. Boho-style was everywhere this summer. However, I've always thought the boho look wa sa little more conducive to Fall. I think it's the color scheme. Free People dresses are especially great for Fall if you just add some leggings and booties.

5. Work Dresses. I tend to stock up on work dresses, which tend to be in the suiting section of the store, at the end of the summer. A black dress is a black dress no matter what time of year you purchase it!

6. Neutral Shoes. A pair of black pumps always makes it's way into a Labor Day sale. Take advantage.

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Thursday, July 21, 2016

Look What I Got: June Purchases

I actually limited my shopping to a single day in the month of June. However, that day was one of Bloomingdale's best sales. Almost everything in the store was on sale, plus I got a $25 gift card for spending $100 in a single purchase. I've said it before, and I will say it again...the Bloomingdale's Loyalist card is totally worth it!
1. Bailey 44 Deneuve Dress: Bloomingdale's (Orig. $138, Paid $103 & received $25 gift card) 2. Splendid Beatrix Metallic Striped Slip On Flats: Bloomingdale's (Orig. $128, Paid $80) 3. Soludo's Candy Stripe Smoking Espadrille Flats (Orig. $55, Paid $38) 4. Kendra Scott Spike Stone Earrings: Bloomingdale's (similar) (Orig. $85 Paid: $25) 5. Baublebar Ishigaki Drops: Bloomingdale's (Orig. $34, Paid $12)

TOTALS

Total Original Price: $440

Amount Spent: $258

Amount Saved: $182

Total Percentage Saved: 41%

Clothes Sold on Instagram and Poshmark: $205
Net Spent: $53

Sales Shopped
Bloomingdale's Extra 50% Sale Jewelry
Bloomingdale's 20% Sale
5,000 Bloomingdale's Power Points for $100 spent (i.e. $25 gift card)

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Thursday, June 9, 2016

Look What I Got: April and May Purchases

April and May 2016 Purchases by veggielawyer featuring black white sneakers

I may not have been blogging lately, but I certainly was shopping. I am at a stage in my wardrobe where I am beginning to have to replace staple pieces that are reaching the end of their life span (i.e. my wallet, wrap dress, shirt dress, sneakers, sweater, striped tee). But, I also added a few splurges thanks to Rent the Runway's sample sale and Bloomindale's recent sales.

1. Jones NY pink striped shirt dress: Marshall's (similar pictured) (Orig. $129 Paid $25) 2. Michael Kors Wrap Dress: Marshall's (similar pictured) (Orig. $120, Paid $15) 3. Slate & Willow Melinda Shift: RTR Sample Sale (Orig. $250, Paid $55) 4. Jones NY gingham shirt dress via Marshall's (similar pictured) (Orig. $129 Paid: $25) 5. Kate Spade Emma Dress: RTR Sample Sale (similar) (Orig. $798, Paid $180) 6. Free People Sienna Top: Lord & Taylor (Orig. $128, Paid $32) 7. Relaxed Linen Striped Tee: J. Crew (Orig. $36, Paid $15) 8. Tippi Sweater: J. Crew (Orig. $80, Paid $30) 9. Tulip Skirt: J. Crew (Orig. $118, Paid $82) 10. Converse Chuck Taylor Sneakers: DSW (Orig. $79, Paid $59) 11. Kate Spade Striped Bangle: Bloomingdale's (Orig. $78, Paid $25) 12. Kendra Scott Alexandra Earrings: Bloomingdale's (Orig. $65, Paid $18) 13. Vera Bradley Preppy Poly Wallet (Orig. $79, Paid $59) TOTALS
Sales Shopped

Total Original Price: $2,089

Amount Spent: $620

Amount Saved: $1,469

Total Percentage Saved: 70%

Clothes Sold on Instagram and Poshmark: $511
Net Spent: $109

J. Crew extra 40% off sale
J. Crew 20% off everything
Bloomingdale's 50% off sale jewelry
DSW Rewards
Rent the Runway Sample Sale
Vera Bradley Birthday Discount

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Thursday, February 4, 2016

Look What I Got: January Purchases

Full disclosure here, I went a little nuts with Christmas presents and my Christmas bonus. I managed to snag a few items that I had been after for months! (i.e. black and brown over the knee boots, a Lilly Pulitzer Skipper Popover, and cage heels). The next few months I am definitely going to institute austerity measures and try to sell as much as possible on Poshmark. I just have to keep myself away from the Bloomingdale's and TJ Maxx clearance racks. Those are my cryptonite.

1. Ted Baker Embellished Midi Dress via Bloomingdale's (exact) (Orig. $335, Paid $150)

2. BCBG Darron Pumps via DSW (exact) (Orig. $118, Paid $33)

3. J. Crew Factory Pencil Skirt (similar) (Orig. $70, Paid $22)

4. Rennes Dress: Anthropologie (Orig. $148, Paid $40)
5. Unisa Saranaa Boots via DSW (exact) (Orig. $100, Paid $80)
6. Bailey 44 Tulle Skirt: Anthropologie (similar) (Orig. $168, Paid $50)
7. Ted Baker Monochrome Flora Dress via Bloomingadale's (exact) (Orig. $259, Paid $150)
8. BCBG Ana Ballet Flat (similar) (Orig. $60, Paid $29)
9. Madden Girl Paarkerr Boots via DSW (exact) (Orig. $100, Paid $80)
10. Lilly Pulitzer Janice Shift (exact) (Orig. $198, Paid $59)
11. Lilly Pulitzer Brewster T-shirt Dress (similar) (Orig. $98, Paid $64)
12. Lilly Pulitzer Collete Tunic Dress (Orig. $198, Paid $69)
13. Lilly Pulitzer Elsa Top (similar) (Orig. $158, Paid $89)
14. Lilly Pulitzer Skipper Popover via Poshmark (similar) (Orig. $98, Paid $40)

TOTALS

Total Original Price: $2,108

Amount Spent: $955

Amount Saved: $1,153

Total Percentage Saved: 55%

Clothes Sold on Instagram and Poshmark: $291
Net Spent: $664

Sales Shopped
Bloomingdale's New Year Sale
DSW Extra 20% off Clearance
Lilly Pulitzer After Party Sale
J. Crew Factory Extra 50% off sale items
Anthropologie Extra 40% off sale items

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Thursday, December 3, 2015

Look What I Got: November Purchases

My "November" purchases post is a little bit of a lie because I did not include my Black Friday and Cyber Monday purchases. I'll throw those in the December purchases. I mean technically I do not own those items yet. Visa will really be the owner of my recent purchases until about mid-December when the bill is due. But, here's what I actually own at this point.

1. Anthropologie Checked Poplin Peplum Top (exact) (Orig. $88, Paid $34)

2. Loren Hope Carly Bracelet via Rocks Box (exact) (Orig. $78, Paid $62)

3. J. Crew Now-Embellished Top (exact) (Orig. $60, Paid $42)

4. Halston Heritage Stretch Jersey Dress via Poshmark (exact) (Orig. $465, Paid $36)
5. Halston Heritage Faille Dress (exact) (Orig. $445, Paid $172)
6. Lace Midi Skirt: Banana Republic Factory (Orig. $80, Paid $40)
7. Printed Midi Skirt: Banana Republic Factory (Orig. $80, Paid $40)

TOTALS

Total Original Price: $1,296

Amount Spent: $426

Amount Saved: $870

Total Percentage Saved: 767%

Clothes Sold on Instagram and Poshmark: $122
Net Spent: $304

Sales Shopped
20% off items from Rocks Box
20% off Anthropologie Sale Items
30% off everything at J. Crew
40% off Bloomingdale's Sale Items
50% off at Banana Republic Factory

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Thursday, October 29, 2015

Look What I Got: October Purchases

1. I Dare You Cuff: Kate Spade (similar) (Orig. $58, Paid $16)

2. Mara Hoffman Sleeveless Triad Dress: c/o Shop Bop (Orig. $264, Paid $0)

3. Tromp L'Oeil Sweater Dress: Kate Spade (similar) (Orig. $428, Paid $110)

4. Arcadia Cardigan: Kate Spade (in yellow) (Orig. $149, Paid $50)

5. Goorin Brothers Hat with feather ($130)

6. Embellished Sweater: Ted Baker (Orig. $195, Paid $90 )

7. Free People Eyes on You Mini Dress: Bloomingdale's (Orig. $120, Paid $60)

TOTALS

Total Original Price: $1,344

Amount Spent: $456

Amount Saved: $888

Total Percentage Saved: 66%

Clothes Sold on Instagram and Poshmark: $150

I went a little cray at the Outlets in Las Vegas and spent a net of $306!

Sales Shopped
40% off in Kate Spade Outlet
30% off knits in the Ted Baker Outlet
Credit received from Shop Bop PLUS their Extra 25% off sale
30% off Free People at Bloomingdale's