SATURDAY? MORE LIKE CATURDAY. But I don’t own a cat because my parents hate animals and for some reason I still let them dictate every aspect of my life, which is why my ulcers have ulcers. So instead, we get Salemail Saturday. You guys know by now that I am one of ShopItToMe’s newest trendsetters, and I absolutely love that site and have been using their salemails to help me shop for a while. Here are some of the pretty things they sent me, all reasonably priced like I promised. We are women that live within our means, after all.
(Not to exclude the men. But there’s really not anything for you fellas here, so feel free to take it easy today. Sit back, put your feet up.)
Nordstrom - $73.90
Oh, God. Shoe porn at its finest.
Love this so much. I’d look AWESOME in these. They would fix everything that is wrong with my life.
No, they wouldn’t.
But it’s worth a shot, right? R-right?
Free People - $98.90
I’ve become a big fan of jackets and coats – things that are pretty instead of merely functional (ie, warm). And I adore this little one.
Kate Spade - $44
You nerds know by now that I love this emerald color. It’s my second favorite color after dark red. And since there are nowhere near enough things made in this color, I’ve learned to grab it wherever I can.
Marc Jacobs - $83.16
Okay, this is wayyy too low-cut for me. I’d never, ever wear it. But I love the color combination and thought it was striking and wanted to post it in case someone else liked it.
DKNY - $44.24
Sometimes I really love bubble and tulip skirts, like this one. Pretty.
Michael Kors - $44.70
Animal print AND two zippers. Awesome.
Free People - $103.60
Another pretty jacket! I have a gorgeous taupe one with a golden yellow silk lining and delicate pinstripes, and I absolutely love the way it fits and looks. That’s why this one caught my eye – I know what looks good on me and I try to stick with that, for the most part.
Ella Moss - $103
Ella Moss is fabulous. She’s one of my favorite designers and I adore this little corset dress. But then again, I adore corsets. And the black/grey/purple combination is just lovely.
Ralph Lauren - $60
Pointy black pumps! Simple, classic, professional, and affordable.
Ann Taylor - $145
Nowhere near as affordable but still so pretty.
Ann Taylor - $148
Ah, Quinn-Fabray-approved golden flats. Round toe, and no embellishments! Yay!
Calvin Klein - $40
This looks so comfy and adorable and soft. Plus, the ruching is flattering, at least on me, and I love boatnecks.
Calvin Klein - $20
Pebbled and cowl-necked and flirty and perfect. A great top to wear under a suit jacket. And in a similar hue to my favorite color! Win.
And there we have some of my favorites from my weekly salemail. Ugh, I wish I had the money to buy all of these things. Even if I did, though, I wouldn’t, because I don’t like to spend money on myself. Especially on clothes or shoes. I buy enough to give myself a reasonable amount of options when it comes to dressing casually and professionally and in between, with lots and lots of mix-and-match options. I love a top that I can wear with jeans and a cardigan as well as under my suit jacket. More bang for my buck.
Of course, I realize that overanalyzing my clothes and how much I spend on them isn’t normal. It’s very much a product of my culture and upbringing. When my parents were growing up, there was barely enough money for food, much less new clothes whenever they needed them. They got one pair of shoes a year, on Eid, and were glad for it.
OH MY GOD WAY TO BE DEBBIE DOWNER.
>:(
I’ll show myself out.
