tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28733660506198861862024-02-07T19:48:22.629-05:00The Rule of FashionHello there! Welcome to the Rule of Fashion! I'm an unhappy lawyer who would rather be a personal shopper. My hope is that by blogging I will tame my shopping addiction and temporarily forget about the miserable firm that allows me to fund my shopping addiction.Sophiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03723836875894741301noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873366050619886186.post-8654779407277683392009-10-28T19:44:00.006-04:002009-10-29T09:23:18.114-04:00Wedding inspirationVery excited about my Wai-Ching wedding dress coming soon!<br /><br /><a style="text-decoration:none;color:#008C99;" target="_blank" href="http://circle.stylemepretty.com/members/fangsiting/inspirations/list/Number1+4488" title="Number1"><img style="border:none;" src="http://circle.stylemepretty.com/wp-content/gallery/ibb/fangsiting/ibb-1256822432.400.jpg" alt="Number1" /></a><p><strong>Credits:</strong> <a href="http://www.eventjubilee.com/" title="Jubilee Events">Jubilee Events</a>, <a href="http://www.thewhitedressbytheshore.com/" title="The White Dress By The Shore">The White Dress By The Shore</a>, <a href="http://www.studioblush.com/" title="Blush Floral Design">Blush Floral Design</a>, <a href="http://www.sararemington.net/" title="Sara Remington">Sara Remington</a>, <a href="http://josevillablog.com/" title="Jose Villa">Jose Villa</a>, <a href="http://www.olivialeighphotographie.com/" title="Olivia Leigh">Olivia Leigh</a></p>Sophiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03723836875894741301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873366050619886186.post-85044042959732236442009-04-02T09:36:00.002-04:002009-04-02T09:44:35.611-04:00More Final SaleYou gotta get up early to get the good stuff. I managed to get a the Wendy Chambray skirt for $20 (originally $78), of course I just read reviews from J.Crew Aficionado <a href="http://jcrewaficionada.blogspot.com/2009/02/product-review-retro-chambray-wendy.html"></a> and think I may have made a mistake! Hopefully it will work out for me. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinob0fKI0RCs9EHWwz561X-lQGkkiwg0i_NPFSn1_kDiJyXN6oCVyvra9ixkXR93hEzDS39K7sn0EIpzqjyvsSKebW7BQM-J_54fVGkLavR6d6bsE8CS6hFgrwXCq7M8DY5vEBScPJNgwL/s200/ChambrayWendySkirt.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinob0fKI0RCs9EHWwz561X-lQGkkiwg0i_NPFSn1_kDiJyXN6oCVyvra9ixkXR93hEzDS39K7sn0EIpzqjyvsSKebW7BQM-J_54fVGkLavR6d6bsE8CS6hFgrwXCq7M8DY5vEBScPJNgwL/s200/ChambrayWendySkirt.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />I've also been wanting this dress for a while. A great winter work dress originally priced at $178. Today it was $27! <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.kaboodle.com/hi/img/2/0/0/142/4/AAAAAthJ2boAAAAAAUJBKg.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 150px;" src="http://www.kaboodle.com/hi/img/2/0/0/142/4/AAAAAthJ2boAAAAAAUJBKg.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />I did miss out on a lovely ring that was in my shopping cart, but was gone by the time I was ready to check out. boo.Sophiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03723836875894741301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873366050619886186.post-81639001396054021622009-03-31T22:03:00.003-04:002009-03-31T22:23:56.557-04:00White ShoesI honestly don't remember the last time I owned white dress shoes. I've had a few pairs of white summer sandals over the years, but I could never find white pumps that didn't make me think of a bride and/or an old church lady. But last month when I was shopping at Bloomingdale's with my mom, I found Marc by Marc Jacobs glitter peep-toe pumps for 50% off the sale price. My grand total was $125. Original price was $365. I saw these shoes in black last year at Macy's and really liked them. The glitter gives them an edge so they don't have that fugly white shoe vibe. I can't wait until spring to wear this outfit. The dress is Tibi's Chain link wrap dress from Net-A-Porter. It was marked down to $165 from $330. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG0z9B1FeVEbCYI2LXBV1P2Vgr9oGqHH1wNe-KSB7rdRnjS3qCFM-2okQqcXE2ZVk11Q4_i3n_QpVJr-CX7gjpaa1Sz0LicG0YrfRZX-b-DHNq6VSKKfNQE-0n3UktWRodCdLeVKR2hq0/s1600-h/tibi+dress.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG0z9B1FeVEbCYI2LXBV1P2Vgr9oGqHH1wNe-KSB7rdRnjS3qCFM-2okQqcXE2ZVk11Q4_i3n_QpVJr-CX7gjpaa1Sz0LicG0YrfRZX-b-DHNq6VSKKfNQE-0n3UktWRodCdLeVKR2hq0/s320/tibi+dress.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319539017236728530" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfvH6nXpR28lWrexvr19eBOyn4pXTb-c_6DOmlrNUA8BHg0tM1HROc6f-mK29HyLcrYvEgzgH4Vc6uyEIK6sXH6BahRlKTK5r1H2SeOOs_5NAq9UnlKcEJVteZMc6QlKtipmco5nXf4JA/s1600-h/mj+white+pumps.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 264px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfvH6nXpR28lWrexvr19eBOyn4pXTb-c_6DOmlrNUA8BHg0tM1HROc6f-mK29HyLcrYvEgzgH4Vc6uyEIK6sXH6BahRlKTK5r1H2SeOOs_5NAq9UnlKcEJVteZMc6QlKtipmco5nXf4JA/s320/mj+white+pumps.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319538900699139554" /></a>Sophiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03723836875894741301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873366050619886186.post-34606572512089226282009-03-31T21:22:00.006-04:002009-04-01T08:27:30.494-04:00J.Crew 30% off of Sale Sale!!I'm back! I'm sure I was missed. So much has happened since I posted a blog entry, but I'm going to try to get back into things with a focus on budget-friendly fashion. I have a new job that I love, but does not pay the salary of Big Law. Besides, shopping with a budget is the new black. <br /><br />So this is what I bought online from J.Crew--30% off sale items with code EXTRA30. <br /> <br />(1) The Duchamp-print Astor jacket that I've been wanting for a long time now, but unwilling to shell out $450 to purchase, was on sale for $105 this morning. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cn1.kaboodle.com/hi/img/2/0/0/169/b/AAAAAqkzFcMAAAAAAWm5YQ.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="http://cn1.kaboodle.com/hi/img/2/0/0/169/b/AAAAAqkzFcMAAAAAAWm5YQ.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Perfect for court in Chicago or looking out of place in un-stylish McHenry County. Should look great with white pants and my Penelope Mary janes:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3248/2868724771_b0aba85c24.jpg?v=0"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 362px; height: 500px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3248/2868724771_b0aba85c24.jpg?v=0" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />(2) I swear off J.Crew sweaters every time another one gets a hole, but they are like crack to me!!! I ordered a 3/4-sleeve v-neck in Tropical Aqua. Can't wait for spring!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW-pvi_b78d43FGqM2buV3EdRC6tzo5y-is7fm1ZeoN7NRB1cNAQHXdAneg5X1P-iNscqBfa-YyQAJ8BUG77cyQKpE_9lwMoBIGblr4WzmntXynqU9Tkje-K5QapuEvQGgJ6SI6fLa848/s1600-h/v-neck+aqua.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW-pvi_b78d43FGqM2buV3EdRC6tzo5y-is7fm1ZeoN7NRB1cNAQHXdAneg5X1P-iNscqBfa-YyQAJ8BUG77cyQKpE_9lwMoBIGblr4WzmntXynqU9Tkje-K5QapuEvQGgJ6SI6fLa848/s320/v-neck+aqua.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319530206869194530" /></a><br /><br />(3) The first two are practical work items, but for fun I ordered the Tissue spring flower tee that I saw in the store a few weeks ago, but not in my size. (Not on sale) <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlf32wlkDo64AtThsoO5jIKqQ1Vas7QUfkV4weCmdtBSdBnYyeISjCcUVp3mr5Y1c0HdziqCIFtq_aHsMXhgYniz_L9am4zM9cUrq9dKFxwupLj6m56Wv6Z8AXjkxdVsWo2QwEZgDZL9g/s1600-h/flower+tee.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlf32wlkDo64AtThsoO5jIKqQ1Vas7QUfkV4weCmdtBSdBnYyeISjCcUVp3mr5Y1c0HdziqCIFtq_aHsMXhgYniz_L9am4zM9cUrq9dKFxwupLj6m56Wv6Z8AXjkxdVsWo2QwEZgDZL9g/s320/flower+tee.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319533475441885490" /></a>Sophiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03723836875894741301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873366050619886186.post-40094611394801026942008-07-16T09:38:00.002-04:002008-07-16T09:58:45.831-04:00Girls Night Out in Chicago<div style="border: 1px solid #b9b9b9; width:479px; height:401px"><div style="position:relative; margin-left:2px"><a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/viewLook?id=505081&pid=uid234705" style="outline:none"><img style="border-style:none" src="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/spreadWidgetImage?look=505081&size=Large"/></a><a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/browse/Theory?pid=uid234705" style="color:#909090"><img src="http://www.shopstyle.com/im/widget/ShopStyleLogo_powered.png" alt="Theory at ShopStyle" style="border-style:none; position:absolute; left:310px; top:385px"/></a></div></div><br /><br />I finally got to wear my sequin Theory t-shirt (which I bought for $111, marked down from $495). My friend & I met in Chicago last weekend to celebrate her 30th birthday (which was months ago). On Saturday we did some shopping on Michigan Avenue--I was looking for black shorts to go with my sequin top and found them at the first store we went in. They were on sale at Kenneth Cole & super comfortable ($29.99, originally $58). I got the black, not the pictured gray. I also got some Steven mary janes for $20. My friend got a really awesome pair of pewter pumps at Nine West. <br /><br />Saturday night my boyfriend drove us downtown & dropped us off at the W Lakeshore for a girls night out. There's a great view at Whiskey Sky. From there we went to Climax and danced the night away. With the shorts & top I wore black patent peep-toe pumps from Target and borrowed my friends silver earrings (which look like the paperclip earrings minus the middle clip part (does that make sense?)). I couldn't find pictures of either of those things, but you get the idea. If I weighed 15 pounds less, I probably would have felt as hot as the outfit looked.Sophiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03723836875894741301noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873366050619886186.post-6307470992549232282008-07-11T09:57:00.005-04:002008-11-13T00:45:56.439-05:00Oh, Christian!I can't afford them (even on sale), but Christian Louboutins are fun to look at (and try on...much to the dismay of salesclerks at Saks). From the fall collection, I'm loving the Drapiday Asymmetric Suede Sandal, which comes in black & taupe (top left & top right, respectively). It's not new this season, but the Lady Gres Knot Pump in black (center) is totally fab. I should be happy with my Isaac Mizrahi booties, but I WANT the C'est Moi shoe boots (middle left). The Cambrina tall boots are also hot. Maybe it's the SATC movie influencing me, but I'm pretty sure I need some blue jewel-toned shoes like the Rosazissimo satin sandal on the top middle or the New Simple Pump in royal blue on the bottom middle. The nude Zipette (bottom right) is just a fun shoe and the Suede Cutout Pump (middle right) is more classic, but with a twist.<br /><br /><div style="border: 1px solid rgb(185, 185, 185); width: 479px; height: 401px;"><div style="position: relative; margin-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/viewLook?id=499856&pid=uid234705" style="outline-color: invert; outline-style: none; outline-width: medium;"><img style="border-style: none;" src="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/spreadWidgetImage?look=499856&size=Large" /></a><a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/browse/Christian-Louboutin?pid=uid234705" style="color: rgb(144, 144, 144);"><img src="http://www.shopstyle.com/im/widget/ShopStyleLogo_powered.png" alt="Christian Louboutin at ShopStyle" style="border-style: none; position: absolute; left: 310px; top: 385px;" /></a></div></div><br /><br />If I did splurge on some Louboutins, I'd probably go with the classic black patent covered platform ($700 at Neiman Marcus). NM also has a dressier version of the Drapiday Asymmetric Suede Sandal. The <span class="Black11VB">Drapinight Jeweled d'Orsay comes in silver & black and is $795.</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjCr0gyfvBFr_ZAaAasckIUFSrHWiMRhPZRf-kJBLNExzr7yQo9idNtbb248_DuNvoSxuOaWzu6ZC255aP4vfKa2cf4lXP0z5p4ZY4Hy7fJ6JvkSPJ9cqc31Kl7XHGGMdQ0hikytIJaA4/s1600-h/loubs+classic.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 182px; height: 227px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjCr0gyfvBFr_ZAaAasckIUFSrHWiMRhPZRf-kJBLNExzr7yQo9idNtbb248_DuNvoSxuOaWzu6ZC255aP4vfKa2cf4lXP0z5p4ZY4Hy7fJ6JvkSPJ9cqc31Kl7XHGGMdQ0hikytIJaA4/s400/loubs+classic.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5221769060665372194" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibENA8d6tt5I0IDy5GQueYVXgsRSRFxAbxPjx2qnMYs6JDXz1b9WFhP1arXtiMMiNyuHaBRPxr5sQSLLJs8XFukMYdJTV6OFWYMdeJYJEtXX68OEIKdR5nYXVQD8GJWO3P6h6d5oQhe4o/s1600-h/loubs+3.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 181px; height: 226px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibENA8d6tt5I0IDy5GQueYVXgsRSRFxAbxPjx2qnMYs6JDXz1b9WFhP1arXtiMMiNyuHaBRPxr5sQSLLJs8XFukMYdJTV6OFWYMdeJYJEtXX68OEIKdR5nYXVQD8GJWO3P6h6d5oQhe4o/s400/loubs+3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5221768945961494642" border="0" /></a><br /><br />My favorite shoes at Saks are the Gattaca Loafer Pump ($875) with a futuristic feel and the Triclo Point-Toe Pump ($795), which also come in red.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6uKmayio02wa0TTCZnUiEdzR5F6OvswfGDrjQW_BNrfOHiQcyOBxkXnSaXkVumyhXRE8ts7-4Cy8JvtEAAhi2Gzpe96QjCBxPViWVLT5rMCySxa1fTYIjkS4sFwFIrddgh1fClxslE5g/s1600-h/loubs+2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 205px; height: 205px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6uKmayio02wa0TTCZnUiEdzR5F6OvswfGDrjQW_BNrfOHiQcyOBxkXnSaXkVumyhXRE8ts7-4Cy8JvtEAAhi2Gzpe96QjCBxPViWVLT5rMCySxa1fTYIjkS4sFwFIrddgh1fClxslE5g/s400/loubs+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5221768870911456050" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh8f16H5HXo646jIZnT-KKS0CJA2u9UBDnByVrwZodZSjCSodaGAKXiNtDcoyQbD0qJsxix-fqSzUvURmiyMDqQ5gIVmExDcsR_WNEutD0WvRrF0XWco2SOtq71gvvadhp5MWo7zTUV1A/s1600-h/loubs.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 204px; height: 204px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh8f16H5HXo646jIZnT-KKS0CJA2u9UBDnByVrwZodZSjCSodaGAKXiNtDcoyQbD0qJsxix-fqSzUvURmiyMDqQ5gIVmExDcsR_WNEutD0WvRrF0XWco2SOtq71gvvadhp5MWo7zTUV1A/s400/loubs.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5221768695545437698" border="0" /></a>Sophiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03723836875894741301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873366050619886186.post-45744367182595640222008-07-10T09:41:00.004-04:002008-11-13T00:45:56.588-05:00HUGE Neiman Marcus SaleRight now sale items are an additional 40% off at Neiman Marcus plus you get free shipping at any price with coupon code SHIPJUL. I was looking at a pair of Nanette Lepore sandals at Saks, but they didn't have my size. Then I remembered NM was having their huge sale. It must be my lucky day, because one size 6 was left!! Here's the Sassy Swirl Platform Pump in Clay:<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBzPW9R5qxQBCOzSwMbQVBM466ar-UFbNe_gs2zum1CA6bx5Fs0qmOHpHMhbz1dFQ3spjjmz2FvdSxsACa7cqGfxrXxlq8Xn5EleTllQ2T4vt9E-mMIMIZndIIa16L30oG4RVr8bG3wXQ/s1600-h/NL+shoes.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBzPW9R5qxQBCOzSwMbQVBM466ar-UFbNe_gs2zum1CA6bx5Fs0qmOHpHMhbz1dFQ3spjjmz2FvdSxsACa7cqGfxrXxlq8Xn5EleTllQ2T4vt9E-mMIMIZndIIa16L30oG4RVr8bG3wXQ/s400/NL+shoes.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5221775434812666866" /></a>Sophiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03723836875894741301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873366050619886186.post-63005881072336513672008-06-30T07:06:00.003-04:002008-06-30T09:17:53.645-04:00Return, return, return<div style="border: 1px solid rgb(185, 185, 185); width: 479px; height: 401px;"><div style="position: relative; margin-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/viewLook?id=487079&pid=javsmav" style="outline-color: invert; outline-style: none; outline-width: medium;"><img style="border-style: none;" src="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/spreadWidgetImage?look=487079&size=Large" /></a><a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/browse/J.Crew?pid=javsmav" style="color: rgb(144, 144, 144);"><img src="http://www.shopstyle.com/im/widget/ShopStyleLogo_powered.png" alt="J.Crew at ShopStyle" style="border-style: none; position: absolute; left: 310px; top: 385px;" /></a></div></div><br /><br />Yesterday I spent the day returning stuff online. I returned $923 worth of merchandise!! May was a bad month for self-control. First up was J.Crew where I returned a pair of shorts (they were marked down even further so I bought them again & returned the more expensive pair), a slub cotton t-shirt & a cardigan--both of these were in green & a prettier color than the bright orange pictured above, but still not a great shade of green...and neither matched my Marc by Marc Jacobs shoes (see the curse post below). I also bought some flip flops for $11 b/c I my feet were killing me in platform wedges.<br /><br />Next up: Neiman Marcus. I returned a Chip & Pepper Bama t-shirt (it's the family team) because I it was $37 at NM, but $23 at Nordstrom. I also returned a Joie top, which is so cute, but even the XS was too big. Finally, I returned the Marc by Marc Jacobs bag because the stitching was coming apart. I ordered it's replacement a few weeks ago & so far so good. NM is great about returns. I forgot the receipt for the bag, but they were able to look it up my order and return it without a problem.<br /><br />Bloomingdales: In theory it was a great outfit--Alice + Olivia pink shirt & white pants to go with my Betsey Johnson pink plaid peep-toe platforms (that's a lot of Ps!), but the top didn't match the shoes & really, $100 for a fancy t-shirt is a rip-off. I returned the pants too because I didn't need them. I also returned a Velvet cotton jersey shirt dress. It was a great fall dress for $15 (!!) and matched a pair of shoes perfectly, but it didn't fit right across the chest. Ya know that annoying button bulging thing? grrr.<br /><br />Last stop, Saks. I was a little worried because I bought the dress 5 weeks ago and the receipt said sale merchandise must be returned within 30 days. I tried on a cute yellow Vince dress, but it wasn't very flattering (I thought maybe if I made an exchange, they would look past the date issue). I couldn't find anything else, so I decided just to go for it. Fortunately the saleswoman didn't say anything at all. Sadly, the DVF dress is no longer mine.<br /><br />My good friends Mastercard, Visa, and AmericanExpress are much happier today.Sophiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03723836875894741301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873366050619886186.post-8413780521511345972008-06-29T07:06:00.004-04:002008-06-29T10:47:29.310-04:00I heart Milly's Green Dresses<div style="border: 1px solid rgb(185, 185, 185); width: 479px; height: 401px;"><div style="position: relative; margin-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/viewLook?id=485563&pid=javsmav" style="outline-color: invert; outline-style: none; outline-width: medium;"><img style="border-style: none;" src="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/spreadWidgetImage?look=485563&size=Large" /></a><a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/browse/Milly?pid=javsmav" style="color: rgb(144, 144, 144);"><img src="http://www.shopstyle.com/im/widget/ShopStyleLogo_powered.png" alt="Milly at ShopStyle" style="border-style: none; position: absolute; left: 310px; top: 385px;" /></a></div></div><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br />Every time Milly comes out with new stuff, I want to buy it all. Green is my favorite color, so I think I may have to get one of these dresses. But which one?!?! The halter shift dress (bottom left) is so adorable, but the wrap dress (center) I could wear to work, which means I'd get more wear out of it. The Valetta Dress (bottom right) is cute, but probably wouldn't be very flattering on me, so the banded pleat dress (top left), which is almost the same dress, would be better. The shirtdress (top right) would also be a good work dress, but it's not my favorite. I love the bold green flowers more than the small leaf print. I'm going to return a bunch of stuff this afternoon at Neiman Marcus, Saks, & Bloomies--I think I'll have to try some on. I have a wedding to attend next weekend & the halter shift would be perfect for the country club event.</span>Sophiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03723836875894741301noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873366050619886186.post-61582428863136835032008-06-28T22:32:00.003-04:002008-11-13T00:45:57.819-05:00Hey Barneys, it's 2008!I've wanted a Mike & Chris jacket ever since I read a story about the designers in Vogue a couple years ago. They are a husband & wife team (and a very cute couple). While I'm totally hypocritical when it comes to owning leather shoes and bags, I cannot handle leather anywhere else: furniture, car interiors, clothing--including leather jackets. If you aren't familiar with Mike & Chris, well, that's kind of their thing. I was delighted to learn last year that they are more than leather; they've basically taken the sweatshirt to a whole new level. I've been on the lookout for cheap jackets now that it's summer and found fleece biker jacket at Barneys for half-price. Score! They only have black (M) and navy (L) left, but the one I bought is white. Hopefully I won't spill coffee on it when I start wearing it this fall.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGvU2BPMz0OrS1UZvknt2PDtKEstjF8dwAgB6JEw-RbBJRVDeajMX6Bma8yPSfRb6oV_6VfvpipKCE78bDqksFVz3XKSF9kopt_XQE51LBuTCdQATys4epEg2_BiMy4snNYcUsd1XW74I/s1600-h/M&C+jacket.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGvU2BPMz0OrS1UZvknt2PDtKEstjF8dwAgB6JEw-RbBJRVDeajMX6Bma8yPSfRb6oV_6VfvpipKCE78bDqksFVz3XKSF9kopt_XQE51LBuTCdQATys4epEg2_BiMy4snNYcUsd1XW74I/s400/M&C+jacket.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5217127133522432658" border="0" /></a><br />Because I've had my eye on this bag, I bought it to get free shipping. I love the Marc by Marc Jacobs airliner series! The <span class="lowcase">Airliner Jacquard Pilot Bag is my favorite:</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-QnseBOSY_0n1YyUjKd6STSh3GeKzbHkuyjTbVPYGdByh_5PtjVBOrdGtgHJj4KTWSTBW97MAF7t7kXKc_Pbfz49Zakh6srskfW3YWF56uD_CIMyEG26s89sZhwlL_bDOnvJ8C18Dz0E/s1600-h/MJ+airliner+tote.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-QnseBOSY_0n1YyUjKd6STSh3GeKzbHkuyjTbVPYGdByh_5PtjVBOrdGtgHJj4KTWSTBW97MAF7t7kXKc_Pbfz49Zakh6srskfW3YWF56uD_CIMyEG26s89sZhwlL_bDOnvJ8C18Dz0E/s400/MJ+airliner+tote.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5217126422940220802" border="0" /></a>(I also bought the wallet in green a few months ago--finally got a big girl wallet after carrying around a credit card holder I got at from my law school after graduation):<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWEfoSBBgy-6fdNVOH0bLzMRiLmKgIqqctDp12p8w5x83Z7nsqyf6YO3aMNhvGjT8J8c-8ueVWMgPV-_eHawVYUji5aEb5djD5t4tdmQySykyXQS_uKWERoOm7HlkjsZgXbV0iW5HBx4Q/s1600-h/mj+airliner+wallet.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWEfoSBBgy-6fdNVOH0bLzMRiLmKgIqqctDp12p8w5x83Z7nsqyf6YO3aMNhvGjT8J8c-8ueVWMgPV-_eHawVYUji5aEb5djD5t4tdmQySykyXQS_uKWERoOm7HlkjsZgXbV0iW5HBx4Q/s400/mj+airliner+wallet.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5217132791682588818" border="0" /></a><br />Unfortunately, the bag was not what I expected. I should have returned it. It's a shoulder bag & I really wanted it to be a mini-messenger bag. I'm trying to figure out if I can do that. The strap is great, so I don't want to just replace the strap. It's blue with a white strip just like the part that connects to the front clasp. Maybe I can get a link or two to put in between the bag & the strap? Any suggestions are welcomed. I really want to be able to use this as a messenger bag!!<br /><br />So the title of the thread suggests that Barneys is behind the times. Yes, apparently they don't see any reason to have an accurate inventory count. I ordered my bag & jacket online and both items were listed as "in stock." Shortly after receiving my confirmation email, I got a notification from Barneys stating that the MJ bag was not in stock. Because I love to go back to websites to look at what I bought, I was browsing barneys.com the next day. The MJ bag was <span style="font-style: italic;">still </span>listed as in stock. I emailed customer service, who quickly responded telling me to call the New York store. After a bit of confusion (the wrong department just hung up on me instead of transferring me), I spoke to a very friendly salesclerk who informed me that there was ONE airliner pilot bag left in midnight. He took my credit card information and I got the bag one day after the jacket. Friendly service, but seriously Barneys, why can't you keep track of the items you have in stock?Sophiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03723836875894741301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873366050619886186.post-22865885621545745782008-06-28T20:53:00.002-04:002008-11-13T00:45:58.216-05:00The Curse of the Marc by Marc Jacobs Shoes<span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:130%;">This past spring I took my boyfriend out to look for more flat-front pants. I had recently introduced him to the flat-front pant (one thing at a time--it took me a year to get rid of some hideous jeans) and was delighted to hear he wanted more. Unfortunately, he has limited patience when it comes to fashion and while I would have stood at the register all afternoon while the salesclerk called every Macy's in Chicagoland, my boyfriend decided he'd just get pants another day. On our way out I convinced him to stop by the shoe department. The great thing about Chicago Macy's is that they used to be Marshall Field's so they have much nicer stuff, including one of my favorite brands: Marc by Marc Jacobs. I saw this fun pair and tried it on (the best thing about being a size 6 is they are usually the display size).<br /></span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi278i7ZTV_vJnYgwrV82AyBhhppAqGeum3HzyCSkPM4hxahUMopSBH7WEd4mNVI_LRafpumwj9FbUuXvmJ1d47PgOmKT_r05aN_NaX_aJpqnZhEUbr1dRaaoxR1aUsr_Y4YRyCH0AWLA/s1600-h/mj+shoes.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 162px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi278i7ZTV_vJnYgwrV82AyBhhppAqGeum3HzyCSkPM4hxahUMopSBH7WEd4mNVI_LRafpumwj9FbUuXvmJ1d47PgOmKT_r05aN_NaX_aJpqnZhEUbr1dRaaoxR1aUsr_Y4YRyCH0AWLA/s320/mj+shoes.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5217101314559401794" border="0" /></a><br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:130%;">A sale sticker indicated they were $147, down from $295, which actually sounded a little cheap for MJ b/c they are usually in the $300-400 range. So I leave them with my boyfriend & his crossword puzzle while I look around at the other shoes and when I came back the shoe salesman had brought out the box for them. I decide to get them but I notice the price on the box says $470.<br /><br />Up at the counter I wait for the salesclerk to give some shoes to another customer and talk to two other salesmen who mention that they just got those shoes, so it's strange if they are already on clearance. The sales guy comes back, rings the shoes up, and says, $515. I was like, huh? He repeats $515. He had been joking around earlier, so I thought he was joking again. I wait for the punchline, but it doesn't come. The guy must have thought I was an idiot, cause he's like, "the shoes. five hundred. and fifteen dollars." The other sales guy comes to my rescue and we open the box to see the clearance price. Yeah, someone messed up. The shoes weren't even supposed to be on sale. But they have to give them to me as marked, so the guy scans the sale price and I pay $160. The second sales guy even takes out his cell phone to take a picture of the shoes with the sales price so my sales guy doesn't get in trouble for selling them to me at that price. I practically ran out of the store before they changed their minds.<br /><br />But what do I wear these shoes with? I bought a beige Isaac Mizrahi dress from Target that is my go-to dress for these shoes. I've also tried to get a DVF dress, but unfortunately the one that looks totally fab with them doesn't go with my hips. I bought a size 4 from Shopbop and returned it & tried a 6 from Saks, but unfortunately it's just the shape of the dress (ok, fine. and the fact that I need to lose 15 pounds). Here is the look that I wish fit me:<br /><br /><div style="border: 1px solid #b9b9b9; width:479px; height:401px"><div style="position:relative; margin-left:2px"><a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/viewLook?id=417671&pid=javsmav" style="outline:none"><img style="border-style:none" src="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/spreadWidgetImage?look=417671&size=Large" /></a><a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/browse/Diane-von-Furstenberg?pid=javsmav" style="color:#909090"><img src="http://www.shopstyle.com/im/widget/ShopStyleLogo_powered.png" alt="Diane von Furstenberg at ShopStyle" style="border-style:none; position:absolute; left:310px; top:385px" /></a></div></div><br /></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">I cannot find a matching green sweater to save my life--I bought and returned at least 3 sweaters. Great shoes, great bargain, but they spend more time sitting in my shoe closet than they do on my feet. </span></span><br /></span>Sophiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03723836875894741301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873366050619886186.post-39181897047213042862008-06-28T20:02:00.001-04:002008-11-13T00:45:58.710-05:00Guilty as ChargedIt was a lapse of judgment. While browsing one of my favorite websites (FabSugar!), I saw a pair of semi-fab sunglasses on ebay. They were cheap and cheap-looking...just like all of my sunglasses. There's a reason I don't spend more than $10 on sunglasses: the more I spend the quicker I lose them. For the last year I've wanted designer sunglasses, but never got up the nerve to buy them because I was sure I would lose them even before I got home.<br /><br />After voting "no" on the cheap FabSugar recommended sunglasses, I made my fatal mistake: I typed in "Stella McCartney" in the search box. Oh, temptation! Two things caught my eye. They were both ending within 2 hours (I'm all about instant gratification) and they were both very reasonably priced with no other bidders (I hate last-minute bidding wars). The first auction was for a pair of Adidas runners. I love the Stella McCartney for Adidas brand. I *try* to be vegan, so I'm always on the lookout for vegan shoes. Check 'em out:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCh_ggLSlAvXsabFkTztxXAR3iwTGc8aWpDkrJMhrZKRi1eY1k21IZm2VymDDhkTV74pKRZmnc0vVqWr7MTsVdn0OL-vf6eOF9wwAJXeugyz1OwBxlQDCEZa8m6Dhy2JEM-ejtmIprerk/s1600-h/stella+shoes.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCh_ggLSlAvXsabFkTztxXAR3iwTGc8aWpDkrJMhrZKRi1eY1k21IZm2VymDDhkTV74pKRZmnc0vVqWr7MTsVdn0OL-vf6eOF9wwAJXeugyz1OwBxlQDCEZa8m6Dhy2JEM-ejtmIprerk/s320/stella+shoes.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5217097609326212866" border="0" /></a><br />The second auction was for SUNGLASSES! That's right! I now own designer sunglasses. Fingers crossed that I don't lose them before the end of summer.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtIC_QFbuXP4XGkZT5MZQqlwwqkQickhy12BUMn-Ph6e54VsCUQxYqP0K2hPOo9OCydW8uWyzmSTAH4BdehMD0vILo662Juai46bDSEymIVDDRilDfVwjsvoLEfKfGwh9NJ88Zo8QCLAs/s1600-h/stella+glasses.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtIC_QFbuXP4XGkZT5MZQqlwwqkQickhy12BUMn-Ph6e54VsCUQxYqP0K2hPOo9OCydW8uWyzmSTAH4BdehMD0vILo662Juai46bDSEymIVDDRilDfVwjsvoLEfKfGwh9NJ88Zo8QCLAs/s320/stella+glasses.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5217098333835105154" border="0" /></a>Sophiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03723836875894741301noreply@blogger.com0