I'm a regular Ross Stores shopper, and was so.....excited when I happened upon this Harajuku Lovers bracelet in their jewelry case! There are about four stores in my area, but there is one in particular that carries very nice department store jewelry. The original tags were attached and reflected the retail price at $125...I paid $49.99 plus tax. Apparently this particular style is rare, as I scoured the Internet for another of it's kind. The only one that I found, is on Ebay for $70. The picture doesn't do it justice, the real thing is gorgeous! I also found the matching necklace on Ebay, which is selling for $110..it's really spectacular!
Ross carries a wide selection of watches and jewelry, from Lucky Brand jewelry to D&G watches. They also carry Harajuku Lovers, Betsy Johnson, and Juicy Couture bags along with Nine West, Steve Madden and other department store shoes. If you're looking for unique pieces at a great price for Christmas, you should stop in and have a look!
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Yesterday afternoon, my mother, niece and myself decided to go out for lunch and a little shopping. It turned out to be a "one stop shop," as we ended up in my favorite store. While I didn't have anything particular in mind to purchase, I found some things that I could not and would not pass up.
The silver metallic trench (I've been searching for one), is Michael by Michael Kors from the 2008 season (I couldn't care less about that!), as it retailed at $249 and was marked down to $19 from their price of $60.........talk about your 'retail high!" The tie dye top is Lucky Brand, and it was also on the sale rack.........the retail was $98 and I paid $9. I especially love the mix of colors. The shoes I had to have because I love the color........I didn't get them to match the Lucky top, although they do, it was more about having a comfortable (and they are!), shoe for traveling and such. I Googled them, as I hadn't heard of the brand Tsubo. I found them on endless.com for $54, marked down from $99.......I paid $9, so that was really a feel good moment! Last but not least, I just happened to be browsing through a bin of purses and found the clutch and metallic wallet.
The clutch is LeSportsac Boutique (I love the fobs and the print!), which I also Googled and found on Ebay for $29.99. It retailed for $98 and I paid $5......what a score! The gold metallic wallet which can also double as a clutch was a real steal at $2.......made by Mundi, it retailed for $35. The leather is so nice and soft! All in all it was a great day, always made better when great bargains are "in the mix."
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Yesterday afternoon, my mother, niece and myself decided to go out for lunch and a little shopping. It turned out to be a "one stop shop," as we ended up in my favorite store. While I didn't have anything particular in mind to purchase, I found some things that I could not and would not pass up.
The silver metallic trench (I've been searching for one), is Michael by Michael Kors from the 2008 season (I couldn't care less about that!), as it retailed at $249 and was marked down to $19 from their price of $60.........talk about your 'retail high!" The tie dye top is Lucky Brand, and it was also on the sale rack.........the retail was $98 and I paid $9. I especially love the mix of colors. The shoes I had to have because I love the color........I didn't get them to match the Lucky top, although they do, it was more about having a comfortable (and they are!), shoe for traveling and such. I Googled them, as I hadn't heard of the brand Tsubo. I found them on endless.com for $54, marked down from $99.......I paid $9, so that was really a feel good moment! Last but not least, I just happened to be browsing through a bin of purses and found the clutch and metallic wallet.
The clutch is LeSportsac Boutique (I love the fobs and the print!), which I also Googled and found on Ebay for $29.99. It retailed for $98 and I paid $5......what a score! The gold metallic wallet which can also double as a clutch was a real steal at $2.......made by Mundi, it retailed for $35. The leather is so nice and soft! All in all it was a great day, always made better when great bargains are "in the mix."
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It was a nasty weekend in my area.......last Friday was 72 degrees and by Saturday the temps had dropped to the 20's and in snowed about 7"! (such is Oklahoma) That being the case, I was in a mood that only a little "retail therapy" could fix, so off I went.......I hit the mall and my favorite name brand store and by the time I arrived back home, all was well. Featured are my goodies.
1. Allen Schwartz "Band leader" tee-J.C. Penney-I saw them a couple of months ago and didn't get it at that time........I was sure that they would still be there when I decided to buy one.......of course they were all gone, with the exception of one that I found tucked in between some dressier blouses. No lingering this time! It was marked down to $10.60 and I had coupons, so I received an additional 30% off.
2. Charlotte Ronson vest-J.C. Penney-I saw this one in a magazine and knew I had to have it. I'd been looking for a sleeveless denim vest, but didn't want a plain one, so when I saw this one with it's "tattered look," I quickly grabbed it from the rack. It was $29.99, down from it's original price of $44.....I also received an additional 30% off.
3. Allen Schwartz-J.C. Penney-Talk about an Adrenaline rush! I actually hadn't seen this jacket prior to my weekend visit, but knew that I had to have one, like so many that I've featured from Net-A-Porter. I didn't want to pay a great deal for one, so when I ran across this jacket I knew it was the one for me. So........beautiful! While it's not leather, it is so......soft and actually feel like luxurious nappa leather. I love it's crinkled look and of course the studs and the buckle about the neck; I haven't worn it yet, but I think today will be the day! It was $49.50 down from it's original price of $99 (I still would have paid $99 even if it hadn't been marked down), I received additional 30% off this one as well. By the time I left Penneys I was absolutely ecstatic!
4. Michelle Taylor-Name Brand Clothing-I can't find any information online, as to who Michelle Taylor is, but I love my flower petal shrug! It's a "boiled" wool and has a little weight to it.......I love that, as it will be perfect over long sleeves on those cooler days. I picked it up for $29.
5. Rachel Roy-Name Brand Clothing-Another adrenaline rush! I just happened to pass by a rack of plus sized clothing and it was hanging on the front, so I knew it was meant for me. I am "crazy in love" with it.......it is a very soft lightweight sweater that I plan to wear often! What I'm really drawn to is the color combination.......it will allow so many styling options. The retail was $109, but I picked it up for $24. I must add that I'm saddened by the fact that the local Macys doesn't carry any of her stuff.....I'm sure they don't see a market for her line in this area. Darn the luck!
6. Forever21 oxfords (their version of the Christian Louboutins)-Something else that I just HAD to have, and boy did I go through a lot to get them. I initially saw them on a mannequin in the Window about a week ago, so I bound into the store to "try and buy," when I'm told by a clerk that they could not sell them to me until their Visual Merchandisers changed the windows.......ludicrous I thought, but apparently there is some corporate thing that says that they cannot take merchandise off a mannequin display until a "set change" is done.
My thought was set change schmet change, as I wanted to make sure that I got them knowing that they wouldn't be around long. I left the store saddened and a little upset, but understanding. I called probably every other day to see if they had been taken off, "no not yet, but leave us your name and number and we'll call you as soon as they are." I reluctantly did so, but must say I had little confidence that that would happen. Again I bounded through the doors this weekend and they were STILL in the window.......I went to the Manager and she promptly took them off the mannequin and said that she was able to do that because there would be a "set change" the next day........Whew......what luck! I purchased the only pair in my size for $20 plus tax; I wore them yesterday and am totally in love!
7. Lerner New York Jeans-Whenever I'm in the mall I always stop in Lerner, as they not only have some pretty good stuff, but everything is the store is usually on sale. I had also been looking for this particular type of jean, but most that I found were the lighter was and I wanted the darker wash. Again I got lucky......they were down from their original price of $46.95 (I still would have paid that), to $19.99, again I was ecstatic!
It always feels good to find things that you actually want and have been looking for. By the time I reached home, the mood was gone........there is something to be said for that "retail therapy!"
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