On The Hunt: UPDATE!! Leopard Denim, White Tank Top, Herringbone Vest, and Fur Vest

January 18, 2015January 22, 20151 Comment

The great followers of my blog have generously commented on where I we can get the things from this post!!

All of the photos are from the sites they are linked to!

1. Leopard Denim

My bestie, who is also named Sarah, sent me this link. They look JUST like the photo I posted!! AND they’re on sale!! Unfortunately for me, I recently discovered that LOFT pants don’t fit me. I tried on about 6 different sizes (regulars and petites) and my legs still looked like short sausages…

2. White Tank Top

A friendly follower, Tricia, told me about this Eddie Bauer Layering Cami. It shows it tucked in here, but there are some other photos on the site that show it may be a little longer…It’s one of those things you’d just have to try in-store. It does say that a regular is 26″ long, which seems like it would just cover the crotch…

3. Herringbone Vest

My old college friend, Erin, sent me this link to a herringbone vest that is WAY more in my price range. J Crew sizes always run big, so I am wondering how the sizes would run with this brand? There’s only one way to find out!

4. Faux Fur (Feather) Vest

This peacock feather vest, I found on Mayte Doll’s blog. It’s SOOOO cute, and pretty much everything I could ask for in a faux fur vest. Click here to buy it! And for only $33, it’s really a bargain!

I hope this update was helpful 🙂

On The Hunt: Striped Peplum, Sophisticated Coffee Table, and Black Boots

January 17, 2015January 25, 2015Leave a comment

This week I am focusing on a random collection of clothes, furniture, and shoes…

1. Striped Peplum Top

In reading Pinterest Told Me To, I have had so many “inspiration epiphanies”. One of them includes the Striped Peplum Top that Sheaffer features on her main blog header. (Hers was from the GAP Outlet in 2012…obviously no longer available, but flattering is always in style. At least, that’s what I think!)

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Of course, J. Crew Factory has one, but only in one size, and it’s not mine 😦

I have seen more of these randomly on other websites, but I have such bad luck with online shopping that I really need to try it on 😦

2. Sophisticated Coffee Table

I have a beautiful trunk that I am using as my coffee table right now. And I really do love it, but sometimes I see other bigger ones and I get a craving for something bigger and fabulous, like this one from Birch Lane:

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The travertine top reminds me of marble and the antique gold is just divine. I get Trade discounts from Birch Lane, whose parent company is Wayfair. They have such wonderful things and is a favorite place of mine for work. Here is another one from Wayfair, that I am actually purchasing for work, but I would love it if it was in my home. The gold trim with creamy marble top is so dreamy! But, even with a discount, it’s too much for me 😦

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West Elm is another place that always has great stylish pieces. I actually get a little flutter when I think about it 🙂 This is the Box Frame Coffee Table. Obviously, I’m liking a stone top and architectural metal base.

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This last one has a rich Rosewood top and gold base, which is also very sophisticated.

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The lusting must continue for now…

3. Black Boots

I had a pair of boots from the DEB shop (remember that awful place?) The store may have been questionable, but the boots were actually perfect. They were calf height, 2″ heel, and shiny black pleather, which made it easy to wear in the winter snow. I wore them until they literally fell apart while I was wearing them…

So, now, I am on the hunt for another pair to replace them. It’s about time, since it’s been more than 2 years…

ALDO is having a huge clearance, but of course, they are getting rid of the shoes that are nothing like what I am looking for. Here are two options that I really like, but again, I need to find some in store!

This pair is almost identical to my original pair:

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This pair from MayKool reminds me of my favorite button up booties!

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What are you gals craving?

On The Hunt: Leopard Denim, White Tank Top, Herringbone Vest, and Fur Vest

January 9, 2015January 11, 201512 Comments

1. Leopard Denim

I saw a few Pinterest images of this fun trend. I am still on the fence, since I have leopard print leggings that I could pair with ripped jeans…but look how fun it is!

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And since the link above is just a random image page, you could buy this pair by clicking on “source” below the image.

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And then I saw these, which are totally different, but still so cute! Unfortunately, the link only is for the blouse, and there is no mention of the cute jeans…if someone knows where to find these, then let me know!

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2. White Tank Top (or a tank top of any neutral…)

This should be the easiest thing in the whole world to find, right? Wrong! They are never long enough! Currently, I have a raggedy old white one from American Eagle. And I recently purchased a nude Maternity one from Target…seriously, that was my only option for a long tank top. What is the world coming to, people?!

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After some more digging, I found a bunch of online shops through this FABULOUS site. (WARNING!! This site is dangerous) and I found a few places that a might have a plain long tank top: Olivia & Jane, Ruby Claire Boutique, BeadsBee Boutique, and Elaine’s Unique Boutique… I am always hesitant to purchase online, especially from Boutiques, because I am wary of their return situation…and that 8 out of 10 times, I end up needing to return. What can I say? I need to try things on first!

3. Herringbone Vest

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If these Pinterest images above aren’t enough to completely convince you that you “Absolutely NEED” one of these, then I’m not sure what will…because it certainly won’t be the price. At $100+, I am having a hard time seeing how I could add this to my wardrobe collection 😦 And you really won’t BELIEVE what happened to me regarding this elusive beast…

STORY #1-Christmas Eve, 2014: I went on the J Crew Factory site and saw the coveted herringbone vest in my size for $108.00. I thought it might go on sale the day after Christmas (haha) so I put it in my cart and waited. By December 26, 2014, it was gone. Like, not-even-listed-on-the-website gone.

STORY #2-January 5, 2015: I was reading one of my new favorite blogs and Shaeffer had it listed in her new puffer collection. So you KNOW I bolted right to the site, and there it was, in my size, with only a few left. It was still for $108, but I put it in my cart and quickly searched for a coupon. By the time I entered my billing information, it was OUT OF STOCK!!! What in the world is going on? It’s like a snow leopard!

Here are some exact vests that are expensive, but available…vest 1, vest 2, vest 3, vest 4,

Here are some similar vests that are only really available in S, M, L…vest 5, vest 6

Here are some other blogs that post about the Herringbone Vest obsession…

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Everyday Fashion and Finance

This Black Cape Gingham one is also so cute…AND AND AND OMG OMG OMG!!! I just checked the site so I could add the link and it is MAJORLY on sale for $52.99!! What, What?! Yup, just bought it! What Herringbone Vest? I’ve always loved a good buffalo check…

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4. Faux Fur Vest

Similar to my #3 debacle, I had a similar sad experience at J. Crew AGAIN! On New Year’s Eve, I was talking to my lovely friend, Meg, about my hunt for the perfect faux fur vest. She so generously sent me this sweet text!

Unfortunately for me, it was the all black one in the photo below AND they didn’t have my size, but at only $25.00, I could have done a little copy-cat action of The Northeast Girl’s outfit:

What I was really looking for was something more like this tan one…but it’s Crew Cuts…I wonder if they have a Kids XXL…just sayin’…

Well, until next time, I’ll be On The Hunt!

On The Hunt: Abalone Earrings, Red Lipstick, and Army Pants

January 3, 2015January 4, 20151 Comment

Tomorrow, I will posting about all of the fab finds that were purchased during the “Annual Mother-Daughter After-Christmas Outlet-Spree (or as I will now affectionately refer to it as AMDACOS) and other wonderful Christmas gifts that I received. But today, we are going to talk about the other things that I didn’t know I needed until I started shopping for other people’s Christmas presents. And since I always can find *something* that I want, I am going to start this new series called “On The Hunt”, which features new clothes, accessories, furniture, or other home decor that is catching my eye!

1. Abalone Earrings

I saw these abalone earrings on Charming Charlie’s website. They are only $8.00!!! And there is also an abalone necklace that is divine for $15.00. Since I am trying to do some New Year budgeting, I felt like I should wait. But then, a miracle occurred! My thoughtful friend, Stephanee, got me a Charming Charlie gift card for Christmas!

2. Red Lipstick

I’ve been wearing a lot of red clothes lately, but only have this old glittery red lipstick from an embarrassingly long time ago. Gross. So I did a little hunting at CVS today and found a great pinky-red color, Maybelline’s Very Cherry 635. I think it looks better on my skin (as apposed to an orangey-red). With my Extra Bucks, it was practically free!

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3. Army Pants

I love the laid back look of a good army accent with a classic white tee. And when I saw The Northeast Girl post about her J. Crew army green cargo pants, well, my wheels were spinning. I had some exchanges I needed to make at the mall today, so I stopped by Nordstrom and found these. I can’t wait to do some Pinspiration posts with these 🙂

I seriously have SO many fun things to crave, I am hoping to have these posts every Friday!

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Category: On The Hunt

On The Hunt: UPDATE!! Leopard Denim, White Tank Top, Herringbone Vest, and Fur Vest

On The Hunt: Striped Peplum, Sophisticated Coffee Table, and Black Boots

On The Hunt: Leopard Denim, White Tank Top, Herringbone Vest, and Fur Vest

On The Hunt: Abalone Earrings, Red Lipstick, and Army Pants