Hello lovelies! Its been about a week and a half since I've blogged = BAD BLOGGER! I have mixed emotions about the holidays this year. My family is scattered around the country (sadface) for Christmas and I hadn't seen them at Thanksgiving either (my parents were out of the country) although we had spent it with Mister Special's family (they are always a fun bunch and the food is DEEEELISH!). This year for Christmas, we decided to stay home and celebrate Christmas together. While I do love hanging out with my Mister, I am missing my family a bunch. :(
A giant storm had rolled in on Friday (last night) as one of my closest friends was coming to visit. Unfortunately, when she arrived, she was also came down with the flu. Reluctantly this morning, she had to drive home and cancel our weekend. Double boo.
The rain is steady here but that didn't stop the Mister and I from bundling up and walking downtown to get a coffee and watch all the Christmas shoppers dash to and fro in their giant colorful umbrellas (and some parents scrunched under their children's tiny Power Rangers or Hello Kitty ones) as the rain blew in sideways and pouring at certain times.
I do have a shopping tip if you haven't already been into Target. The Neiman Marcus collection is HALF OFF ladies! Since the collection has come out, the biggest complaint among customers I've talked to in the store and my friends say that they simply wouldn't pay the full price for those items because Target has a reputation for providing "reasonable prices," despite the fact that they are selling luxury items. With the 50% reduction, that Jason Wu dress you've been eyeing or that Alice + Olivia bicycle (which is now $249.99) is now attainable.
Here is the link to the Neiman Marcus for Target shop: http://www.target.com/c/target-neiman-marcus-collection/-/N-5ouwb%20%20#?lnk=lnav_t_spc_x_x&intc=910053|null
Happy Shopping ladies!
A giant storm had rolled in on Friday (last night) as one of my closest friends was coming to visit. Unfortunately, when she arrived, she was also came down with the flu. Reluctantly this morning, she had to drive home and cancel our weekend. Double boo.
The rain is steady here but that didn't stop the Mister and I from bundling up and walking downtown to get a coffee and watch all the Christmas shoppers dash to and fro in their giant colorful umbrellas (and some parents scrunched under their children's tiny Power Rangers or Hello Kitty ones) as the rain blew in sideways and pouring at certain times.
I do have a shopping tip if you haven't already been into Target. The Neiman Marcus collection is HALF OFF ladies! Since the collection has come out, the biggest complaint among customers I've talked to in the store and my friends say that they simply wouldn't pay the full price for those items because Target has a reputation for providing "reasonable prices," despite the fact that they are selling luxury items. With the 50% reduction, that Jason Wu dress you've been eyeing or that Alice + Olivia bicycle (which is now $249.99) is now attainable.
Here is the link to the Neiman Marcus for Target shop: http://www.target.com/c/target-neiman-marcus-collection/-/N-5ouwb%20%20#?lnk=lnav_t_spc_x_x&intc=910053|null
Happy Shopping ladies!
Happy Sunday! I hope your weekend has been drier than mine. It's rained all weekend here in San Luis Obispo and it was even worse today than Friday or Saturday combined! Here is what went down this weekend:
Saturday, I was up bright and early (4am to be exact) to put on my Department's Reindeer Run. About 150 people ran the race and we were lucky to only have had a light sprinkling when the runners started at 8am. Afterward, the mister and I grabbed lunch and headed to a City planning open house. This was a chance to provide input on a 30 year plan to improve the City. Then, we headed to the bookstore so I could by Blog, Inc. by an awesome blogger, Joy Cho. I'm about 20 pages in and am really liking the format of the book. I hope some of these tips will help me as I set-up and continue to blog. Mister Special had a BNO (boys night out) and I had decided to stay in by the fire to catch up and read and prepare for my next video blog (which will come out tomorrow...stay tuned!).
Saturday, I was up bright and early (4am to be exact) to put on my Department's Reindeer Run. About 150 people ran the race and we were lucky to only have had a light sprinkling when the runners started at 8am. Afterward, the mister and I grabbed lunch and headed to a City planning open house. This was a chance to provide input on a 30 year plan to improve the City. Then, we headed to the bookstore so I could by Blog, Inc. by an awesome blogger, Joy Cho. I'm about 20 pages in and am really liking the format of the book. I hope some of these tips will help me as I set-up and continue to blog. Mister Special had a BNO (boys night out) and I had decided to stay in by the fire to catch up and read and prepare for my next video blog (which will come out tomorrow...stay tuned!).
Earlier today, I decided to brave the elements and head to Target to see the Neiman Marcus goodies. A Forbes article called the Target & NM launch "its most ambitious merchandise scheme to date as a multichannel retailer." The interesting article which has a behind-the-scenes video about the launch can be found here.
I tried on a few goodies (sorry for the shameless dressing room iPhone pictures):
When I saw the Lela Rose top, I was a bit skeptical about it. Most black with nude inset clothing on me have been less than flattering because the nude fabric was much lighter than my skin tone but this top was really cute and the nude was a flattering color. This would go perfect with a black pencil skirt for a holiday party.
I was rather disappointed by the dress by Robert Rodriguez. The dress is really full which I thought was adorable but the top part was unflattering. Not a bad buy for $100 though.
I thought the girl's collection from Marchesa was absolutely ADORABLE! The frilly dress was even cuter in person and right next to it was a gorgeous cream colored shift dress with beautiful beading across the neckline. I debated trying on a girls XL...still might. :)
Jason Wu had also put out cute girl's dress in khaki polka dots. Here are a few other snapshots I took of other pieces: Altuzarra tumblers and Oscar De Larenta bag.
I had a chance to talk to the woman manning the dressing room station and she said that while a lot of people were trying on the clothes, they weren't buying because the price point is so high.
I did manage to try on some other cute tops that were put out:
This cute animal printed (and sheer) button down blouse:
And this super cute scaled tank top (the true color is the image on the left - an aquamarine color):
I hope you all can get into Target soon to check out the collection. I'm curious to hear what others have to say!
Cheers,
Melissa
Have you seen the new Neiman Marcus goodies that have come out at Target? Just in time for the holidays too! I like that designers such as DVF, Tory Burch and Derek Lam have partnered with heavenly Target and give the normal Suzie shopper a chance to indulge in their reasonably price pointed products. My favorite pieces come from the home decor section if you can't already tell... I'm really loving the gold accented Altuzarra shaker and glasses. The Eddie Borro box would look lovely next to my other collection of silvery boxes on my nightstand. If only the girl's Marchesa dress came in grown-up sizes... the color and the ruffles are my favorite! And the Lela Rose black lace top with the nude underlay...ooooh...so classic!
Comparing at the inspiration board I just created and the items I can see online, I notice that I haven't picked the lushest items such as the Alice + Olivia bike which retails at $499
or this adorably lacey dress by Robert Rodriguez for only $99.99
I'll be heading to Target tomorrow to check out the collection...with the way these collections have been released in the past and how quickly they sell out in-store and online, I hope some of these items will be in stock to look at!
Links to these products can be found here:
Comparing at the inspiration board I just created and the items I can see online, I notice that I haven't picked the lushest items such as the Alice + Olivia bike which retails at $499
As I was on my way to SF from SLO last week, I stopped in at the Target in Morgan Hill (its usually the spot where I take a break from driving and stretch my legs). WELL, I wanted to share with you the lovely blouse I bought since it was such a bargain at $19.99! I purchased a lovely navy blue blouse with pink chevron stripes all over it. BEEEEAUTIFUL! And (i'll say it again) its only $19.99! Its a little shorter than I prefer but it lays nicely and doesn't ride up.
Isn't it adorable? I wore it to a girlfriend's going away party this past weekend. As warm as it was, this shirt kept me cool! I have other sheer blouses which I'm more conscious of since I feel like I have no shirt on when I wear them but this shirt and the coloring disguised the sheerness!
Here I am with it on. :)
Target always releases some key items that are a must-have for every season! Its a purchase I definitely recommend!
Here is the link for it:http://www.target.com/p/xhilaration-juniors-pleated-chiffon-top-waves/-/A-14181739
Here I am with it on. :)
Target always releases some key items that are a must-have for every season! Its a purchase I definitely recommend!
Here is the link for it:http://www.target.com/p/xhilaration-juniors-pleated-chiffon-top-waves/-/A-14181739
I recently stumbled upon an Iphone app that has changed the way I shop. Ever heard of Poshmark? You can sell your items (take up to 4 pictures, add fancy filters and a brief description) in one sitting! As a buyer, you can barter the price, trade or pay the price given. Most of the items are priced decently but I've been able to barter all the purchases I've made for lower prices! The app is user friendly and convenient in that posting isn't a chore (unless you really hate taking pictures... but who doesn't like Instagramming and Iphoneing these days!) and paying through the app is crystal clear. As a seller, the app takes 20% from your purchase and they send you a package to ship your items to the seller.
I can find awesome deals on mainstream brands like J. Crew, Banana Republic and Gap. People also sell high end items like Christian Louboutin, Gucci and Prada... I must warn you...once you try it, you might become hooked.
If you log on, come find me @howlovelee
Happy shopping!
I can find awesome deals on mainstream brands like J. Crew, Banana Republic and Gap. People also sell high end items like Christian Louboutin, Gucci and Prada... I must warn you...once you try it, you might become hooked.
If you log on, come find me @howlovelee
Happy shopping!
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| (that's me @howlovelee! below are some of the beautiful items i'd purchased: Zara bubble skirt, a bib necklace from F21, and a beautiful green one sleeved dress) |
