STYLETHREAD -- LET'S TALK SHOP!

I'll just give the rundown. I'm finally done with the Xmas gift returns/exchanges.

TJ Maxx - exchanged mom's gifts and got a cute black French Connection loose cardigan with an asymmetrically buttoned, double-breasted placket; a silk scarf; and a Ken Cole Eisenhower(ish) jacket for DH.

Goodwill - I overdid it a bit, and also got some cheapo stuff I shouldn't have bought, but I was happy to find any tops I liked:

F21 short-sleeved blouse, satin, black with white polka dots. Barely or never worn.

Long-sleeved grey knit jersey top that is one piece but looks like two layers, with a cowl neck top layer over a tank layer, by Ya Ya, which is a European brand. Barely or never worn.

This is so random. An old band t-shirt, but it's a band my friend is in, so I had to buy it.

F21 knit halterish tank top, all black but the band around the neck is silver. A basic cute top for the "jeans and a cute top" party look. New with tags.

Kimchi & Blue knit tunic tee, black with some gray embroidered abstract flowers on the top part and sleeves. Barely or never worn.

Another double-layer top, which I bought just for the underlayer, a knit cami with thin b/w stripes that will be perfect under the new dress with the deep V. I used a seam ripper to separate them where they were sewn together - I am a genius! Also barely or never worn.

So, 6 tops, total, $26. I think I'm done shopping for the first quarter of 2009. I'm tired!

I forgot to mention in the weekday thread - at Salvation Army on Wednesday, I found new or barely worn dark bootcut BR jeans that make my butt look great - $6. As a bonus, after a year of not knowing what size I am anymore, I now feel confident ordering size 6 at BR.

I also found soft, lightweight Calvin Klein cuffed capris that are great hanging-around jeans - also $6. I was not looking for jeans, but that's the joy of thrift stores -- you never know what you'll find.

that dress is really cute!!

I went to ON but nothing fit me right. (Is it just me, or are their clothes cut really wide?) I ended up with some undies and a knockoff sigg bottle.

Cute dress, Kitty - it makes me miss summer!

ttara123 wrote:

ico - that red balloon pic is awesome!

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Thanks .
The pic itself is a Christmas present my cousin bought in London for me. I bought the frame, and I think the metal in the frame goes really well with the picture.
It's from an english artist. Don't remember his name, but if you are interested I can look for his signature on the picture

ico wrote:

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ttara123 wrote:

ico - that red balloon pic is awesome!

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Thanks .
The pic itself is a Christmas present my cousin bought in London for me. I bought the frame, and I think the metal in the frame goes really well with the picture.
It's from an english artist. Don't remember his name, but if you are interested I can look for his signature on the picture

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It's Banksy. He's an amazing grafitti artist!

Collette wrote:

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ico wrote:

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ttara123 wrote:

ico - that red balloon pic is awesome!

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Thanks .
The pic itself is a Christmas present my cousin bought in London for me. I bought the frame, and I think the metal in the frame goes really well with the picture.
It's from an english artist. Don't remember his name, but if you are interested I can look for his signature on the picture

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It's Banksy. He's an amazing grafitti artist!

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Yup. You beat me on this!

For 47.50 at ShopBop!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  PLUS free shipping!