Stress Relief

During an emotionally high stress point, I find much relief in purchasing items. I think the fact that you know something good is about to arrive in the mail is always a mood booster.

Rue La La has a dangerous winter multi-brand sale of handbags, outerwear, clothes, denim, and shoes right now. I dabbled in the outerwear and handbag sales and found myself purchasing this lovely wool Laundry belted coat (originally $350, purchased for $129)

and this beautiful black suede Gustto Crossbody hobo bag (which reminds me of the Gucci Hysteria cross body bag that I die for, originally $675, purchased $169).

Plus I had $20 in credits at Rue LaLa. So retail value spent $995. Saved $708!! Can't wait for the packages in the mail! I surely keep the UPS employees busy. Ha.

UPDATE: Just bought an Ali Ro dress... Thanks Gilt... ($108, was $206, I should feel amazing right now.. hah)

Under $25 Gift Ideas

Just rummaging through websites and looking at the merchandise, I have decided to pick and choose some things that caught my eye as a cute gifts for this holiday season.

Tulle Short Key Hole Gloves, $17.

Forever 21 Studded Links Necklace, $23.

Alloy Zoey Clutch, $25.

Sephora Color Play Palette II, $24.

The Sartorialist by Scott Schuman, $18.

Anthropologie Extra Ingredients Measuring Spoons, $18.

Cozy

3.1 Phillip Lim Belted Shawl Lapel Coat, $750.

Perfect winter top for my new boots. Very homey, log cabin feeling with the fireplace burning.

Spike

EUGENIE NIARCHOS wearing Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci Leather and Metal Studded Hairband!!! Image from Jak and Jil Blog

Winter Boots Found

Purchased! Dani Black Reaper Boot, on sale $234 from $325. I had been searching for the perfect pair of riding boots. I was set on finding a pair of the Sam Edelman Phallon Boots, but I have had no luck in finding my size. With my determination in dressing my lovely feet in some polished boots, I came across these motorcycle/riding boots that have a classy edge to them. Good purchase? Or should I wait to find those Phallon boots still?

Everybody's Fine Premiere

Absolutely loving Drew Barrymore's Pucci ensemble at last night's Everybody's Fine movie premiere.

Shopping With Friends - Low Country AIDS Services Benefit

Over a HUNDRED retailers are opening their doors to shoppers this Saturday around the Charleston area and donating 10% of every dollar spent to Low Country AIDS Services! Tickets to a "Pre-Shopping" Brunch and an eve-cocktail event are available too with proceeds going to Low Country AIDS Services. Go shop for a good cause!

http://www.aids-services.com/events/shopping_with_friends/