STYLETHREAD -- LET'S TALK SHOP!

We went outlet shopping last weekend for my SIL's birthday.  I usually never have any luck, but this year I did find a skirt I liked at the Banana Republic Store (of course it was the only thing there that wasn't on sale. )  It's something like the one below, only with a gumetal colored geometric pattern on it. 

 

Also took advantage of the Sephora 20% off and got a refill for my primer and a new blush.

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I got a couple of random gifts at Marshall's - a ravioli tray for my cousin's housewarming and stainless steel salad tongs for MIL because they're so much nicer on the table than the plastic ones. I bought a set for myself too. Then I bought myself Two Tart bras on clearance that I did not try on first because they were only $4 and $5, and if they aren't comfortable it's definitely no great loss; a Kitchenaid spoonula because I go through spoonulas like it's my job; and a cute vintage-look wire basket with red metal handles to use as an indestructible but attractive dog toy container. In fact I have an actual vintage basket that's super similar for newspapers to be recycled.

I normally boycott Black Friday and observe buy-nothing day, but Sprint was doing such an amazing deal that DH and I got new phones. Samsung Galaxy S3. Eeee exciting.

I hit up some Black Friday sales. Bought some gifts for others and 1 or 2 things may have fallen in the bag for me too.

Ann Taylor had 40% off reguralr prices and 25% off clearance (and much better pricing in store than on line.)  The only thing I bought for myself to keep now is the blue blouse, everything else is for someone to give me for Christmas.  For once, my mother isn't going to be hounding me for gift ideas.  I'm relishing being the "good" kid while it lasts.

These remind me of those Equipment blouses. 

I needed a LBD and this one fit me perfectly.  It hits me right at the knee, so I may get it shortened to the length in the photo.  Any one have opinions either way about the length?

Orange cardi for Spring

Steel blue cardi

a few t-shirts like these

 

The Limited had 50% off regular items (I bought these for me to wear now too.)

this lace tank looks so much better in person.  It has a shape on me.  It looks ill fitting on the model.

I love the color and it looks great with the lace tank and a black cardi.

 

For one of my SILs

Bottle Guard Neoprene Wine Protectors.  It keeps your bottles safe when traveling (she always is nervous about bring back bottles from her vacations)

For the youngest brother who has eczema on his arms and legs.  The associate at the store also has it and told me she uses the scrub and the shea butter and shower cream to help manage her's. Seeing as how my brother scrubbed his elbows bloody a few months ago, I'm hoping he'll try using these products instead.

for my mom who asked me to find something for her dry hands.

And a Fossil wallet that my mom picked out for herself

 

Suasoria wrote:

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These for me, and some inexpensive fuzzy boots for my mom for Christmas that I'm not going to bother posting because who cares.

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 Those flats are so cute!