August Shopping!
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| Target online order |
My shopping advice usually goes something like this:
- Browse online before you shop, to get an idea of what is in stores and to prioritize your shopping trip.
- Prices are generally way cheaper in retail stores than they are online though, so head to the mall and purchase things in person. (95% of what I buy is from the mall.)
Target Online Order
1. Mossimo woven shell, $14.99 - dying over the color!
2. The Webster ruffle tank, $12.48 - on clearance, and why I originally placed an order.
3. Merona pencil skirt, $22.99 - very cautious about the quality, interested to see it in person. I need a replacement for my H&M pencil skirt that is now a hot mess after one wash.
4. Merona striped skirt, $22.99 - love and plan to scope it out in the store (didn't buy it yet).
5. The Webster ruffle skirt, $14.98 - obsessed with the print, wanted to try both pieces.
6. Mossimo platform shoe, $10.49 - on clearance, and slightly out there but I love the color.
My grand total with a $5 coupon was $75.53.
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| Old Navy online order |
Moving on to Old Navy. I received a 25% off coupon via email that expired that same night, I went to the website to browse, and wound up placing an order.
Old Navy Online Order
1. Orange shirt, $22.45 - love the color, but I'm already thinking of splurging for this silk version.
2. Striped shorts, $13.12 - I just died and went to stripes heaven.
3. Plaid shirt, $18.70 - I wear my blue version of this shirt to death, and plaid is a big trend for fall.
4-5. Striped dress, $14.95 - really hoping these dresses are as amazing in person, both would look great with sandals or with boots for fall.
My grand total was $90.03.
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| August wish list |
After breaking down and cutting up my credit cards (j/k! I'm still within my budget), I also found these beauties online that I'm hoping to check out in person soon.
On My Wish List
1. Express shirtdress, $69.90 - a white dress has eluded me thus far and the belt comes off this version.
2. Limited striped shirt, $24.90 - oh just check me into stripes rehab and get it over with.
3. Express sequin shirt, $39.90 - love the art deco thing Express has going on, also love this dress.
4. Gap trousers, $49.50 - planning to add some cropped trousers to my closet this fall.
5. American Eagle skinny jeans, $29.99 - a dark pair of destroyed denim is on my wish list.
6. American Eagle tie-dye, $39.99 - get out of town with your crazy tie-dye self! dying to try these on.
7. Target cords, $20 - I love the yellow color these come in, too.
So there you have it. What do you love, hate, and already wish I would return? What is on your wish list this month?
Update 8/30/12
Target
I was disappointed with the colors of the Target items! The two skirts (blue + stripes) and the mint skinnies (last photo) were totally different colors than I expected them to be. The seafoam tank was gorgeous but an odd fit (XS was too small in the bust), and I loved the color of the shoes but they were showing too much toe (opening was too wide). I'm keeping the pink ruffle tank top but that is it! Two picks I loved in store (and bought) are these burgundy skinny jeans and yellow cords.
Old Navy
I wanted to love the striped dresses soooo bad! The blue + red color (see it here) was actually my favorite, but the fit was not good. XS was way too short, and S was baggy in the stomach area (not cute). The striped shorts are okay, a little more stretchy than I anticipated and summer is ending so I passed. Plaid shirt and orange shirt didn't knock my socks off so I will pass on those as well. Some items I loved in store (bought, not sure if I'm keeping) are this camel polka dot sweater, tan striped top and denim jacket.
Wish List
The white dress is no longer in stores. I bought the Limited striped shirt. The Express sequin top was different in person. See here for my review of the Gap cropped pants. I passed on both of these American Eagle options, and bought these skinny jeans instead and love them!
Update 8/30/12
Target
I was disappointed with the colors of the Target items! The two skirts (blue + stripes) and the mint skinnies (last photo) were totally different colors than I expected them to be. The seafoam tank was gorgeous but an odd fit (XS was too small in the bust), and I loved the color of the shoes but they were showing too much toe (opening was too wide). I'm keeping the pink ruffle tank top but that is it! Two picks I loved in store (and bought) are these burgundy skinny jeans and yellow cords.
Old Navy
I wanted to love the striped dresses soooo bad! The blue + red color (see it here) was actually my favorite, but the fit was not good. XS was way too short, and S was baggy in the stomach area (not cute). The striped shorts are okay, a little more stretchy than I anticipated and summer is ending so I passed. Plaid shirt and orange shirt didn't knock my socks off so I will pass on those as well. Some items I loved in store (bought, not sure if I'm keeping) are this camel polka dot sweater, tan striped top and denim jacket.
Wish List
The white dress is no longer in stores. I bought the Limited striped shirt. The Express sequin top was different in person. See here for my review of the Gap cropped pants. I passed on both of these American Eagle options, and bought these skinny jeans instead and love them!
