It's been a long, cold winter here in Western NY, and I would never be so naive as to suggest that it's anywhere near over. However, after weeks of below-freezing and often below-zero temperatures, the sun made a very welcome appearance. The temperature climbed above the freezing mark. Things started to melt and people came out of hiding.
Which means that the stores were packed today. It's a good thing I got to Henrietta right at the opening - it was already full of people, but I beat enough of the crowds to make some really good finds. I was not so lucky in Greece. I was late enough there that I didn't find one single thing. Fortunately, my earlier finds made up for it!
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| Shabby Apple, $10 |
I'd never heard of this label before, but based on the style (lace and hinting at vintage) I assumed it was ModCloth. I googled it to find a whole new delightful website dedicated to vintage-style clothing. I found what appears to be the dress -
The Peony Dress - although the neckline is higher on mine. This was the only thing I bought that wasn't half off, but I figured $10 for a $96 dress is worth it!
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| American Eagle, $5 |
Now,
this one was half off. More lace - although of course we're 2 for 2 of stapling the pricetag directly to the lace - but while the last one was very sophisticated, this one is definitely more fun. Won't work for a concert dress, unfortunately (those are my uncovered knees!) but I'm sure I can find another use for a black dress!
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| Elle, $4.50 |
I love maxi dresses. This one screams summer, and if it hadn't been nearly 50 and sunny today, it would probably have made me cry with longing. Came dangerously close as it was. There's a completely nonfunctional zipper on the bodice... only it can actually zip and unzip. WHY???
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| NY & Co, $6.50 |
The belt didn't come with it but it definitely needed a belt. Not sure that's my final choice, but it still helped. Fun colors, nice soft material!
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| One Clothing, $3.50 |
Nice soft material, cheery coral color. Spring!
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| Kenar, $3 |
Here's a sentence I've never had to type on my blog before: I had to remove shoulder pads from this. *shudder* But I love the drape and the shape of it.
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| H&M, $3 |
You can't erally make out the cute cutouts along the neckline, but I swear they're there. At least you can KIND of see the beige piping along the neck, since I have been experimenting with a tan-in-a-bottle, so I'm not my normal shade that exactly matches the belt.
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| Max Studio, $3 |
A new maxi skirt! Hurrah! I love the layers, too. Soft, flowy, comfy. COME ON SUMMER!
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| Life is good, $3 |
I don't know much about this brand but it feels very yoga-y to me. Upon my usual research, I found that they do also sell yoga wear. This skirt (in different colors, but the exact same style) is on the website for $46. Maybe I should start tracking how much I've saved...
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| Charter Club, $3 |
Shiny. Fitted. Gorgeous! (and according to eBay, since it's not at Macy's anymore, originally $59!)
I also bought a new, thick, squishy (LEI) winter coat for $3. I've learned that sometimes the best way to get winter to end is to buy great new winter stuff. Come on, coat. You can do it!
