STYLETHREAD -- LET'S TALK SHOP!

Elle · Hermes

Emerging from the Shopping Ban

honey · Gucci

wow 4 months, congrats! you and farrah are hardcore. i tried and couldn't make it past 2 weeks (though i am trying again).

i would start by looking at exactly what you need and making a list. so instead of just saying you need tops, think if you need work tops versus casual tops versus going out tops. that'll probably help you focus a bit. there's lots of cute stuff out there, let me know if you want suggestions.

Elle · Hermes

quote:
Originally posted by: honey
" let me know if you want suggestions."

Yes, please! I find myself falling into the cami/blazer or button-down rut, especially at this time of the year when it's not really cold but definitely not warm. I need some tops that can stand alone in the spring/summer and be worn under blazers in the fall/winter.

I've got the jeans situation covered (going to get another pair this weekend), but I need some spring shoes for work, preferably in a bright/fun color with kitten heel. I was thinking of just heading to Nordstrom Rack to see what I could find, but again I fear I will be paralyzed in the face of choice - some direction would be nice!

Meow · Coach

I can sympathize with your feelings. When I don't have money I see tons of things I "would" buy, but when I have money I am so picky. I think making a list of things that have appealed to you would be a good place to start. Shoes are definitely a good place to start also. I buy shoes and then build my outfits around them

As far as tops go that can stand alone or be worn under blazers:

anthroanthroanthro

anthroanthro I could go on and on with tops from anthro

ann taylor (on sale for $39 plus and extra 25% off)

shoes:

ann taylor

I could go on and on with shoes too.

-- Edited by Meow at 13:11, 2005-04-07

DC Shopper · Dooney & Bourke

Cute alone or under a blazer:

try a bolero or shrug in place of a blazer:

sequined bolero

cute, and reminds me of anthropologie

shoes: $35 $48, also comes in pink $59 at AT Loft - just bought these! $19.99 no kitten heel, but i think they are adorable

and anthro has some great tops that are reasonably priced (for anthro)...that should get the creative shopping juices flowing!

-- Edited by DC Shopper at 14:54, 2005-04-07

Vanessa · Kate Spade

What I did is I started a spreadsheet of things I wanted to buy. When I looked at the list all together, I was able to see some repetition as well as some items that did not work well with the overall look I was going for, or they didn't mesh well enough with the rest of my wardrobe. That can be a start for you. I had columns for tops, camis, cardis/jackets, pants, denim, accessories and shoes. Some were very specific (aka True Religion Joeys) and some were vague (white skirt).

One more thing, the shopbop code for 20% off expires tomorrow so if you want something from there you should take advantage before that's over. HTH!

Elle · Hermes

I have been eyeing these!

Yummy! I'm so glad I have my shopping license back!