Charge!!!

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08-11-2005, 05:52 PM
catnapper

Charge!!!

I've been so broke for so long... today I sorta snapped.

Today's my 4th anniversary and I decided to walk over to the outlets and see if they had anything I could get as a gift to hubby. They have a huge culinary store, and I found the perfect gift for a so-so price. I could have gotten the same thing at Bed Bath & Beyond for a similar price on sale.

Leaving the culinary store, I noticed a HUGE sale at the Aigner outlet.... $68 shoes for $20!!! Woohooo!! I saw several pairs I'd love to have, but being cautious I chose the one pair I fell in love with... the heal is comfy, they are sleek and can be worn with ANY of my work clothes.
http://altura.speedera.net/ccimg.cat...s/15254761.jpg

The best part? TOE CLEVAGE! :D :D :D Gosh I miss shoes with toe clevage. It was out of style for so long. Best part #2? They are for work, so its a Business Expense! ;)

Then I decided since I was shoping for me, I might as well shop!
So I stopped at the clothing outlet and found a $58 skirt for $9! A $35 white sweater for $5 (ok, so it has a dopey sweater material bow on the neckline... its getting yanked off!) I know the prices were real too... the skirt I bought for $9? I'd had my eye on it for nearly a year! Almost fell over when MY size and MY color was still there!

So now I'm sitting here feeling oh-so guilty over spending so much money on clothing and shoes :rolleyes:

BUT hubby saw me trying on the skirt to figure out what in my closet works with it, and he LOVED it. He NEVER comments on my clothing unless its something amazingly nice or pathetically bad. He said I should wear it out to dinner tomorrow night (we're doing anniversary dinner tomorrow night since my daughter had a soccer game tonight)

Sorry for the gushing... I'm so excited. I know I can't afford it right now, but I did it anyway.
08-11-2005, 05:56 PM
chocolatepuppy

You go girl! ;) And Happy Anniversary! :D
08-11-2005, 10:17 PM
joycenalex

this man is a keeper.
08-11-2005, 10:29 PM
NoahsMommy

Retail therapy is ALWAYS OK!!! And on sale??? You did wonderfully!!!

Enjoy your anniversary! You deserve it, Kim!

Hugs,
Kelly :)
08-11-2005, 10:34 PM
Almita

Yay Happy anniversary
08-11-2005, 10:50 PM
jesse_3

What proper lady can't shop on her anniversary?;) Happy anniversary!

Steph and Jes
08-11-2005, 11:32 PM
cyber-sibes

I work in a women's retail clothing store- you did good! Enjoy looking great!
08-12-2005, 12:28 AM
Oggyflute

Nothing like a bit or retail therapy.;) :D
08-12-2005, 12:33 AM
finn's mom

Those shoes are great! They look a lot like the pair I have my eyes on here...unfortunately, they're way more than $68. Ugh, I hate brand names.
08-12-2005, 01:02 AM
K9karen

Hmmm.. I never need an excuse to go shopping! :D :p You did GREAT Kim! The shoes are awesome! It's the BEST high to get great stuff on sale! Better yet, when your better half says you look terrific! Happy Anniversary! Walk Proud in your new duds!
08-12-2005, 06:19 AM
Maya & Inka's mommy

Oh, I wish there was a retail shop around here too...! You've so much great stuff for so little money!!
Happy 4th anniversary Kim, you found the perfect way to celebrate ;) :)
08-12-2005, 08:18 AM
furrykidsmother

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!! Of course you needed to shop, you always have to by yourself a present on a special occassion!! Enjoy your dinner and know that you will be looking fabulous!! I love those shoes!!
08-12-2005, 08:26 AM
JenBKR

Happy anniversary! I know it's tough to buy yourself things when money is tight, but every once in a while is ok :D You deserve it!
08-12-2005, 08:34 AM
catnapper

Thanks everyone! I went through my whole wardrobe last night. I have three piles - Keep, Trash and Donate. The stuff I am donating is stuff I still wear but have worn for YEARS. I'm tired of looking at them.

I trashed some khakis that are my mainstay during the cold weather months.... so I'm heading over to the outlets again today to see if they have them on sale. They usually have them for $10. BUT we're moving into the fall season and they might have them for $20 just because they can get away with it :rolleyes: (and the khakis I'm talking about are Lee khakis that are normally $40 in the malls)

Going through my wardrobe, I felt for sure I'm a candidate for the TV show "What Not to Wear" and those two fashionistas will come popping out of my closet "Surprise! We want to give you a makeover because you're so hopelessly out of fashion!"
08-12-2005, 08:39 AM
JenBKR

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Originally posted by catnapper
Going through my wardrobe, I felt for sure I'm a candidate for the TV show "What Not to Wear" and those two fashionistas will come popping out of my closet "Surprise! We want to give you a makeover because you're so hopelessly out of fashion!"

I think I'd be with you on that! I am a tee shirt or sweatshirt and jeans kinda gal. I have to be comfortable...I don't worry that much about style!
08-12-2005, 09:51 AM
cyber-sibes

Quote:

Going through my wardrobe, I felt for sure I'm a candidate for the TV show "What Not to Wear" and those two fashionistas will come popping out of my closet "Surprise! We want to give you a makeover because you're so hopelessly out of fashion!"

LOL! Me, too! Why is it that I always look at that poor person they're dressing and think "I can relate to them, looks like my wardrobe too."
You've inspired me, I'm gonna go clean out my closet.............
08-12-2005, 10:06 AM
Zany_girlie

You go girl!!! And remember its ok to splurge sometimes(spelling);) Hey happy aniversery!!!!!!!!!:D :)
08-12-2005, 02:41 PM
jenluckenbach

Happy anniversary (sorry I am late) Did hubby get anything out of the deal? (Or did you spend all the money on you.....heehee)

I love the shoes! (toe cleavage?)
08-12-2005, 03:24 PM
catnapper

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Dear Jen, you never heard of toe clevage? I can remember when I was 9 and my mom bought me shoes for her wedding... I had toe clevage and knew I was all gorwn up - why else would mom have bought me them? :D

Attached photo is a bit blurry, but should tell you what toe cleavage is. ;)

Went shoppign again today... boy am I bad!
08-12-2005, 03:29 PM
JenBKR

Whoa, that toe cleveage was a little revealing...you should have put a warning on that! Should we tell Karen?? :D
08-12-2005, 04:08 PM
luvofallhorses

Happy Anniversary! :)
08-12-2005, 05:06 PM
jazzcat

Happy Anniversary and congrats on the awesome shopping deals! I love those kinds of shopping sprees. I usually have to tell everyone about my hot deals!