Monday, April 16, 2012

{outfit & shopping} The Boyfriend

Tricked you with that title, didn't I? You thought I had a boyfriend...psh!  The "Boyfriend" I'm referring to in the title is my boyfriend jeans I got years ago that I never wear anymore. I decided I needed to rectify that and wore them on a shopping trip on Saturday!  I always thought I couldn't wear them to work but I realized that if I just switch the sweater for a blazer I might be able to get away with it, right?
Jeans: American Eagle $15, Tank: Ellen Tracy $12, Sweater: American Eagle $0, Sandals: Miu Miu (eBay), Purse: Chanel, Bracelets c/o 31 Bits, Rings: old & c/o OASAP, Watch: Michael Kors , Sunglasses Michael Kors (Marshalls) $20
I got up bright and early on Saturday to head to Lord & Taylor because their Friends and Family sale was starting and who says no to 25% off everything and 10% off cosmetics!  I wasn't too lucky in the clothing department, but I did get an amazing Ralph Lauren dress, a bit of a splurge at $112, but it was regularly $200 with 25% off and then my 25% off coupon! (The pictures don't do it justice)
Then I headed to the Chanel makeup section and got a new Vitalumiere Aqua Cream Compact foundation (trying out a different kind this time), new Rouge Coco Shine lipstick in Elise and a Soleil Tan de Chanel bronzer.  I have never used bronzer before but each time I buy makeup I try to get something new, last time it was blush. So now I have almost a complete collection: foundation, mascara, eye shadow, blush, bronzer and an eye concealer...haha! What else do I need?...
Then it was off to DSW to return/exchange the Marc by Marc Jacobs heels I bought a few months ago.  I headed to the clearance section and found these amazing Seychelles sandals. They were originally $90, on sale for $59.95 and an extra 30% off, which brings us to $41.

Then I stumbled upon these amazing Gucci pumps, that go perfectly with the dress I wanted to wear to my cousins wedding in July [I had actually wanted the pink version that they had on their site but these were on sale because someone returned them...haha]! Sadly they are a half size too big (but I can just get something to put in the toes) & are not a color I would usually go for. But how could I pass up 30% off a clearance price of $269.95 PLUS $40 off PLUS $5 off (they are regularly $450)...taking us down to $144!  The Marc Jacobs shoes I exchanged were $200, so in the end I actually got $15 back for buying 2 pairs of shoes...SCORE!

45 comments:

  1. Kudos for shopping in those killer shoes! I'm a flats-only gal when I'm running errands! Looks like you had some incredible retail luck. The pumps really do look amazing with your dress.

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  2. I LOVE that outfit! The jeans are really cool not to mention these fabulous heels!!! LOVE! xo, Christina

    http://www.styleclouds.de

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  3. love your BF jeans and that dress..I want it girl. its beautiful!

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  4. What a lovely blog! So pleased I came across it. You have great style and I love your leopard print heels, so reassured to know it is still in fashion :)
    Christobel
    http://calico-casa.blogspot.co.uk/

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  5. I love both dresses of you got- the first one reminds me of desert sunset colors! :) I also love those sparkly Seychelles sandals- super cute! :)

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  6. wow what a fun shopping spree you had over the weekend!!!

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  7. I am in love with that first pair of shoes. They are fantastic!

    http://www.glamkittenslitterbox.com/
    Twitter: @GlamKitten88

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  8. oh the dress for the wedding is beautiful!! and I need a pair of bf jeans asap!!

    xXx

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  9. You look awesome in those boyfriend jeans! I always have such a hard time pulling them off. Definitely try them with a blazer. And I'm jealous of your purchases - that Ralph Lauren dress is gorgeous :)

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  10. Wow, you cleaned up!!!! I love it all!!!!

    Courtney ~ http://sartorialsidelines.com

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  11. Every girl should own a pair or two of loyal boyfriend ... jeans! ha ha They fit you so perfectly, love them with the leopard heels for a sassy touch! Oh and that flowered dress is so pretty!

    Cess O. <3 The Outfit Diaries

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  12. A chanel purse!! I just go crazy hahaha

    estrellasdefebrero.blogspot.com

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  13. I always find boyfriend jeans so hard to pull off (which is why I haven't bought any yet), but you've done a great job. Love your gold sandals too.

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  14. Love your boyfriend jeans! And yes, I thought you had some big news to tell us when I read your title ; )

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  15. Well your boyfriend jeans look great on you. They make me wanna go grab a pair for myself. I love that shot of you with your glasses on walking in the front door after a long day of shopping. I never look that good after shopping.

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  16. Girlfriend, it looks to me like you had an AMAZING haul! I am REALLY jeal. I apologize for being gone for so long, but it's so great to be back to see what you've been up to!

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  17. I lived in distressed boyfriend jeans last spring...Now I can't find a good maternity pair. Boo. Love yours!

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  18. ..so many great outfits , I love the stripy dress , looks fantastic on you ..

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  19. I agree that you can wear your bf jeans to work. They look great dressed up and dressed down.

    Girl you got some great deals! Loving all of your buys.

    xo,
    Tracy

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  20. You look great on those bf jeans! I wish I looked like you when wearing jeans like that :)

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  21. All I can say is: I love your bag!!!! jajajaja a Chanel bag is in the top of my list!! I'm jelous hahaha you look wonderful!!!!
    xx s
    www.my-philosophie.com

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  22. I just love the wedges with the leopard prints!!!!



    http://clothes-and-fairytales.blogspot.com/

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  23. Jealous of your shoe haul! and that dress is seriously AMAZING :)

    Mallory
    whitwatwear

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  24. You totally had me fooled! The jeans look great on you, and looks like you got some great new buys. I adore what you're gonna wear to the wedding, it looks lovely on :)

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  25. The jeans are awesome. I don't think I have a pair..hmm. wonder why?
    You are definitely a shopper!! I love everything that you've bought from the dresses to the shoes!
    Everything's so pretty!
    Christine
    dela chic

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  26. That Ralph Lauren dress looks fabulous on you!! I cannot wait to see how you are going to style it! I love how you paired your boyfriend jeans with those killer leopard heels!

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  27. The pumps go so perfectly with the dress for the wedding! A really gorgeous look! Adore the sandals too!

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  28. Adore that striped dress on you! Fabulous! :)

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  29. way to think ahead! i have a wedding in july also but haven't gotten shoes for it yet. i love the gold shoes and that striped ralph lauren dress is gorgeous. you made out well! lots of deals

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  31. I love that flower dress and those heels! So super cute!

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  32. Beautiful!
    xoxo
    Morgan
    http://thesocialboutique.blogspot.com/

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  33. Verry nice post!!!Thank you for the lovely comment dear!

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  34. I swear by the boyfriend (jeans). Yours look great! Love the floral dress, too. So pretty.

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  35. The floral dress and pumps are so elegant! You look wonderful in them!

    xoxox
    http://theefface.blogspot.com

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  36. Those boyfriend jeans look great on you! You're totally right - a blazer would dress it up perfectly! That floral print dress looks gorgeous, too! :)


    ♡j
    sorelle in style

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  37. I wish I looked this good in boyfriend jeans!

    xo,
    Hannah
    www.chillairandperfume.blogspot.com

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  38. Love the denim look!

    xo Ashleigh

    www.thedaileigh.com

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  39. oh well, I was hopeful. But soon. Soon there will be a real one, I know it.

    Love your amazing shoe steal, both pairs are so gorgeous!
    Best dress girl at the wedding? The bride had better look out for you!
    Chic on the Cheap

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  40. Love the dresses, especially the stripe one!

    Peace & Delight,
    Bel Kazan
    http://belkazan.wordpress.com

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  41. love the last dress and for sure the Chanel bag!

    Lyosha
    Inside and Outside Blog

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  42. Love the brown shoes...they look awesome with the dress. Nice blog!

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  43. That floral dress is gorgeous beyond words! Makes me think a bit of Erdem florals..

    Cheers!
    http://www.5inchmemories.com/

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