I told myself there would be no more shopping for myself in the year 2009. With Nordstrom half yearly and the Black Friday sales I hit my max on shopping for a while and after all, there are some many other people to shop for this time of year. So I was definitely NOT going to buy myself ANYTHING when I walked into a second hand store this past weekend. I was actually looking for small vintage ornaments to use as gift toppers for x-mas presents for others - but that's a whole other post. Then I saw this little bag. Still can't decide if it is more Asian or '70s era inspired but I fell in love at first sight. It has thick padding and an easy to cinch drawstring and at only two bucks I felt I NEEDED it to keep all my costume jewelry in when I travel. Now all my little accessories can just be thrown in to this little bag and tossed into my suitcase and I won't have to worry about snags in my clothing as a result of a rogue earring or bobby pin getting crazy in my carry-on. Also, thinking about the environment; I am actually doing a service because all those plastic Ziploc bags I used to go through anytime I left town are now one less - replaced by this gem. So there! This bag is a justified purchase and I don't feel bad about it!
Monday, December 7, 2009
$2 Jewelry Bag
I told myself there would be no more shopping for myself in the year 2009. With Nordstrom half yearly and the Black Friday sales I hit my max on shopping for a while and after all, there are some many other people to shop for this time of year. So I was definitely NOT going to buy myself ANYTHING when I walked into a second hand store this past weekend. I was actually looking for small vintage ornaments to use as gift toppers for x-mas presents for others - but that's a whole other post. Then I saw this little bag. Still can't decide if it is more Asian or '70s era inspired but I fell in love at first sight. It has thick padding and an easy to cinch drawstring and at only two bucks I felt I NEEDED it to keep all my costume jewelry in when I travel. Now all my little accessories can just be thrown in to this little bag and tossed into my suitcase and I won't have to worry about snags in my clothing as a result of a rogue earring or bobby pin getting crazy in my carry-on. Also, thinking about the environment; I am actually doing a service because all those plastic Ziploc bags I used to go through anytime I left town are now one less - replaced by this gem. So there! This bag is a justified purchase and I don't feel bad about it!
Friday, December 4, 2009
Black Friday Finds - Part 3
After hitting the stores that opened WAY too early LeeAnn and I were able to go back to bed for a 2.5 hour power nap before the next wave of stores opened. Nordstrom Rack opened at 8am (because it is the kind of place that is owned by civilized people who value a full night's sleep) and LeeAnn and I were standing patiently with our cart ready when the doors opened. Once inside LeeAnn made her way straight to the racks of designer jeans while I headed straight for the clearance racks. . . which is where I found this stunner. Its an Ann Klein cardigan with adorable 3/4" sleeves, front pockets and a tie. I was immediately drawn to the color (I have been all about yellow recently) but the price tag sealed the deal.
I actually wore it the other night to Andrea's birthday dinner at Cecconi's in West Hollywood and I paired it with the $12 clutch I picked up a couple weeks ago. Made for a fun outfit.
Original Price: $109
I paid: $29
Total Savings: 73%
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Black Friday Finds - Part 2
All sweaters were only $15 at the Old Navy sale. 
I got two really cute sweaters that you would never guess were only fifteen bucks.
Regular Price: $34.50
Black Friday Price: $15
Total Savings: 60%
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