Buying a summer dress when it is freezing out...

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I cannot believe that I am still wearing a million layers (we just had a March snow shower a couple of days ago in NYC) and... I am shopping for summer dresses already!
And they are on sale!!!? Can you believe it? Summer is really kinda far away and they are already marked down!!!

I was really looking for a white summer dress to replace my old beaten up Zara dress. That poor thing fell to pieces by using and washing it too much.
I just didn't think that I would find one in March, when I am still thinking about scarves and gloves...

Went to Old Navy on my lunch break and guess what... Summer dress extravaganza!

This one really caught my eye:

Reminded me about those early 20th Century dresses that I love so much (the lace) and has a great A-line skirt (good for a curvy gal like me).

The dress fit me perfectly and it was marked down from 36 bucks to only 25!

Cool detailing, huh?

Shame I cannot wear it soon enough!!!!  It is still freezing here in NYC...

Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2013

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Dolce & Gabbana did it again...
They just translated one of my favorite things: Byzantine mosaics into wearable works of art!!!

AMAZING!!!!

I wish I could win the lottery right now and buy a couple of these... Maybe also the jewelry! I totally need a CROWN to go grocery shopping ;-)

I was totally into the cross necklaces. And I usually run away from jewelry with crosses... Have you seen Spartacus, The Passion of the Christ, etc? The torture element doesn't really appeal to me... Buuuuut...

But I did like them and was recently given a beautiful necklace by a friend... And it does have a cross... And it is gorgeous...

Kinda of in tune with the Dolce & Gabbana necklaces, huh?

Joe Fresh CRAZY winter sale!!!

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Sometimes Joe Fresh goes absolutely nuts and almost gives away the whole inventory!
I really don't know their business model! Hope they don't crash and burn like Steve & Barry's! Remember those??? It was my favorite hobby to go there during lunch and find clothing cheaper than a sandwich! BTW, I still own some pieces of Sarah Jessica Parker's Bitten line... If you are careful, those things can last (no machine washing, darlings - just hand wash!).

Oh, well, coming back to Joe Fresh mania: 

I've just discovered that I do work near their outlet store (where everything goes to die on sale from the other stores): the 34th Street store in Manhattan!

I've snagged a million items in the past, and recently, went nuts with their crazy winter sale:

Shame they stuck this stupid faux fur scarf in front of my orange jacket...
From the original price of $129 to.... $19!!!!

The sweater above is the craziest one...
Original price: $99...
How much did Lulu pay?
FIVE DOLLARS!!!!
Can you believe what they are doing???
At first, I was kind of apprehensive because of the color, buuut...
For five measly dollars? I will get it...
Costs less than a coffee at Starbucks!!!

Another view of the sweater with a $94 dollar discount ;-)

Neoprene coat.
Originally $199 or so...
Paid $19!!!

Neoprene short jacket.
Originally $99
Paid: $19!!!

I did buy MANY other things... (Including scarves for a whopping TWO dollars!!!). Bought too many things... Things I could not find the photos for... Maybe if Lulu is not that lazy, she will take some pictures of my loot... 

Another Target Collaboration: Prabal Gurung

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Well, Target, you did it again, apparently.

And there goes Lulu to check it out. I am no novice in the crazy Target collabs as you've seen. My Missoni experience with Target was surprisingly smooth!
I did manage to score several items and a couple of years later, they still look awesome!

So I did decide to take a look. I was not super familiar with the designer. He's relatively new, but did create a splash with some famous people: Kate Middleton, Michelle Obama, Jennifer Lawrence... The list goes on.

Went to Target.com, because of course, Manhattan still doesn't have a Target to call its own... Well, that would be a nightmare to shop anyway...

Took a look at the collection:

Thought it was cool enough and thought about how it did remind me of Stella McCartney (will she ever do a collab like that???) and the crazy prints from Mary Katrantzou. I could have a piece like that without having to mortgage my house. Charming prospect...

So, looking at the stuff, on its first day of being available, I did like the sleeveless top below:

I think it does look pretty unique and encapsulates the designer's vibe...
Also, just a little note: the price was RIGHT! ;-)

This is really a great piece! As I've said: unique and can be worn in all seasons. Obviously in the summer, but also in the cooler months under a nice jacket, blazer or leather jacket!

Oh, Target, please keep going!

UPDATE: Did receive the top relatively fast, but...
DISAPPOINTED!!!!!

I never know how these will fit. Target is all over the place in terms of sizing. I am usually a medium (and I am liking looser tops lately), so that is what I've ordered...

Well, guess what. The top is HUGE. Really, I am swimming in the medium... It is super long and the armholes are huge as well (will show my bra fo sho)...
And guess what part deux... This top is sold out online. Meaning I cannot exchange...

I will not return this because it is super cute. I think I will have to get creative and try to alter it...

Sigh... Shoulda bought the small AND the medium and then sold the medium on Ebay...
Oh well, at least I have the top, right?

Another Buffalo Exchange WIN! Tory Burch!!!

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Yeah, yeah, yeah... I really love Buffalo Exchange! You've probably seen this post and this post about this wonderful box of chocolates ("you never know what you're gonna get - Forrest!!!).

I have the luck of having one on my way back from work...
I do go there almost every day... Contrary to a regular store (that gets a limited amount of restocking a day), Buffalo is always rocking with people bringing things in... The influx never ends.

And you never know what you will find.
Pretty much most of the stuff is not to my taste, some things are disgusting, etc...

Went there countless times and almost bought a couple of things, including almost buying an Alexander McQueen skull scarf... But the color was wrong and who knows if it was a fake...

Anywho...

Went there yesterday aaaaand, just scanning the racks (you have to have a quick eye...), saw the FAMOUS Tory Burch buttons on something gray.

To my surprise, the jacket-sweater (looking online I did see that this jacket is called "Sgt. Pepper") was pristine, all the buttons were there and the previous owner even kept the extra buttons safely stored in one of the pockets!!!

The jacket was in pristine shape as I've mentioned, was my size M! And the price was super right:
$42! I still had 5 bucks in my exchange card and the total came to $37!!!

I saw similar ones online for more than $300... And you gotta love those buttons!!!!

Lucky me!!! I am loving it!

Of course I do have separation anxiety: the jacket is at the cleaners now (you have to really wash everything that comes from Buffalo, of course!)...Looking forward to wearing it A LOT.

Look of the day - necklace under the collar!

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It has been a loooong week. In fact, the first full week of 2013. TGIF for reals.
Well, on a gray day in NYC, I did decide to brighten up the day a little by using shocking pink!

You probably saw my purchase on this blog entry.
Well, today I decided to combine both the shocking pink trend with the other trend I really like: the necklace under the collar thing!

So I did combine my Old Navy shocking pink shirt (you can see it here) and an Etsy purchase from long ago:

A rhinestone vintage necklace!!!!

(You gotta love Mae West's help ;-)

Anyway, here's the result:

Cute, right? I was just experimenting and did love the way the rhinestone necklace was peeking from under the collar.

What I was looking for! FOR A CRAZY PRICE

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Have been looking for a non-childish varsity jacket for forever... And I also wanted a blazer/jacket with color blocking sleeves...

Soooooo.... Forever 21 comes to the rescue!!!

Found this craziness online:

CAN YOU BELIEVE THE PRICE????
Had to get the cream/black too!

CUTENESS!!!!!!

After receiving them at home, I was pleasantly surprised that they look AWESOME, even better than the pictures!

The faux leather looks like the real thing and the jacket is really cute!

So happy, thanks Forever 21! AGAIN!

Shocking Pink is back - AGAIN!

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Just discovered that hot pink is the latest trend for winter... AGAIN. Well, those things come and go and come back.
I remember, back in the 80's that you absolutely HAD to have something in hot pink, or how we called in Brazil "Rosa Choque" or Shocking Pink!

I remember having a ton of hot pink outfits... Of course mixed with some other crazy 80's colors...

Oh well...

From The New York Times:

Take a look at the Equipment blouse (#6). This simple blouse costs more than 250 Euros... Hmmm a tad too much, non?

 I had to join in... But in a "Look for Less" way ;-)

Old Navy had this amazing offering...

And this madness was originally $29 bucks, theeeeen reduced to approximately 11 bucks !!!!!

The fabric is awesome, the fit great and I intend to use it with all the buttons closed and a necklace under the collar... Delish !


Craycray!!!!

Another Purchase... No Comments ;-)

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Shopaholic acting again ;-)

Loved how basic this top is, at the same time offering some cute spike details...

Loving it!!!

USA is the BEST Place to SHOP!!!!

Just came back from Sao Paulo, Brazil...

Geez, prices are crazy there!!!

Almost did not buy anything... Everything almost double or triple the price from here...
Thing is, almost everything here in the US is made in China... Brazil has crazy importation taxes... Soooo...


Just to compensate the fact that I did not buy almost anything in Brazil... Went out during lunch aaand...

Can you believe the beauty of these snake boots at Joe Fresh? They were originally $79, but... Can you imagine that they went down to NINETEEN DOLLARS????
And they are leather!!!!!!

 I almost bought a skull scarf in Brazil... But it was expensive, around US$ 70...

Soooo, I did see another one at zara.com. Thing is, went to the store and... Voila... Bought a different one that I've originally wanted... But... SO CUTE. So Alexander McQueen!

Crazy bargains in the USA!!!!

Not soooo bad living here!!!

UPDATE!!!!!

Went to Joe Fresh AGAIN to snag a pair of those snake print booties and.... BOUGHT ANOTHER PAIR FOR ME. This time, classic black leather boots... Also for the exorbitant amount of NINETEEN BUCKS!!!!

 

I seriously don't know how they do it! But, please continue with your crazy prices, please!!!!!