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I'm in the process of compiling a wishlist but so many various things (deaths, births, play practice, sickness, etc.) thrown at me this past couple weeks I haven't even sat down. So here's a preview!

BDG Knit Pull On Skirt $48; BDG Equestrian Blazer $60

Lux Colorblock Navajo Dress $60

Lux Stitch In Time Bikini Top $5; Island Company Dolce Dot Retro Bralette $35

Damsel Ruffles & Lace $15; Candela Tassle Oxford $115

With thicker straps, this $80 Silence&Noise dress could be perfect for the funeral on Monday. Hmm..

(Images via Urban Outfitters)

Ew.

Urban Outfitters has the same weird fake-crease stuff as well

Take a moment

For Mr. Blackwell

New new

This Foley and Corinna dress is super pretty. It doesn't look like it in the picture on the site but I saw a pic of it on an ad and it's fantastic!

In more exciting news, I FINALLY got in a good thrifting adventure the other day and I feel very relaxed now. I got 4 scarves, 2 pairs of shoes, and a very neat halloween dress. Okay, so it's not a treasure trove of finds or anything but atleast it was fun. I've also started completely cleaning out my closet because there's no space and I'm sure I don't wear everything. I'll sell the good stuff in probably a few weeks when I actually get it done so check back!

Lastly, I finally ventured down to our fairly new American Apparel and it absolutely sucked. I was always tempted to get some of there stuff on the website and wrote the prices off just because I heard the fabric was impressive and that the pieces that forever. My friend got the California Hoodie and it already looks completely worn, the store smelled like jheri curl juice and I have never seen so much pleather-inspired fabric in my life(or atleast not since 5th grade.) Needless to say, I'm glad I never purchased anything.

To make sure that my half-hour trip down there didn't feel completely wasted, I popped into the Urban Outfitters next door. I found this brand, Lark&Wolff by Steven Alan and absolutely fell in love. I only had about $50 with me but was immediately drawn to the kitten-like softness of this grey jumper. Sadly, it was $88. Happily, I went home and found it on their website and it was only $30! AND I didn't even have to buy it myself because someone else bought it for me. It came today and it is so heavenly perfect.

I might have to send it back because I missed the note about getting a size smaller than usual and I got a medium thinking it would fit smaller but the straps are too long.
(Image via Urban Outfitters)

BetsJo

I wasn't too impressed with Betsey Johnson's Spring collection as a whole, but I absolutely love the above striped swimsuit/leotard/whatevers and especially the following fantasticness:

SO GORGEOUS!
I can't even imagine how much work probably went into that. I sort of want to marry it...a little bit. And, although this doesn't really match the mostly all-white collecction, I like this:

I love Betsey, I want to meet her so bad!

AHHHH!

I FOUND IT!
take a deep breath....

Woo, sorry if I scared the kids there but I had to prove that I wasn't crazy. Isn't it hideous? And I have seen multiple girls at my school in this exact..shirt? I guess that's what it is. It is so horrendous I actually yelped a little when I came across it in the store. It's like a chubacabra on it's clothing.


Gross.

Shucks.

F21 was a bust. I found 4 really really good dresses but one was filthy and mangled up on the floor and the other three I could only find one of and the size was too big. The store is literally chaos so if you do find something good, you're stuck with the size you find unless you have you six hours to look through every item. The staff was zero help and it was flooded with bitchy teenagers. UGH. I did find one super cute polka dot dress but it was $22 for not much material and the line was long so I figured I could live without it. Right as I got out of the store I got attacked but a nail buffer guy who got me with the "Can I ask you a question?" act. I went to Old Navy hoping that I didn't drive 30 minutes for no reason but they didn't have anything I couldn't live without. I guess I shouldn't really vent on here because that's not what you're here for but take it from me, if you're in Omaha and really itchin' to get yourself some Forever 21...pass.

I did really like the Herringbone and Bustier Tube Dresses but again, the sizes were too big. Why do they insisted on giving you a crappy belt with every dress? It's too bad the closest Heritage is 2 hours from here.

Sigh, I want this Betsey Johnson dress.

(Images via Betsey Johnson, Forever 21)

Rip Off a little

Okay so I'm off for Forever 21 and I just got done pre-shopping online. They have a lot of the following cardigans which are very much rip-offs of the Nike Guru Shrug.
But look at this! A COLORBLOCK LEOTARD! I seriously gasped out loud when I saw this and the room full of people looked at me like I'm crazy. Maybe I am.I want a plain, black, fitted sweater vest.Also, where has Crewcuts been all my life? I grew up in Gymboree, Oshkosh, Laura Ashley and Heartstrings and not that I'm complaining, but a little mini J.Crew never hurts anyone. I should totally post some of my vintage pictures on here. To be continued!

Winterwear part 2.

So I checked my trusty clothier Old Navy to see what kind of coats they're offering up this year and I actually found some pretty good stuff. First off though, I have two coats slashed from about $50 to $10 and they're cute! So I'm not sure if there is just something wrong with them or what but either I want em. First is Contrast-Trim Twill Coat in Dark Night. There's also a Belted Twill Jacket in a dusty blue or pink for $10 which isn't my taste, but I'm sure it's someone's.

Wool-Blend Duffle Coat in Dark Night or Brown for $100. Pique Wool-Blend Coat in Beet Sugar for $89.50
I definitely like the bright greens and purples that they have this year. It's normally just Navy, Black, Tan and occasionally Brown.
(Images via Old Navy)

Bundle Up!

After seeing the gorgeous coats that Delia*s has, Alloy sent me an email to check out their winterwear. Not really anything I hadn't seen before except for this:

I still LOVE the Mockneck Bell Coat and Twill A-Line Coat, but this textured wrap coats is one of my favorites I think. It could go with anything really(it comes in black too) and it's only $80. I just have a hard time really trusting Alloy's quality because it is basically Delia*s, but I'm weary of the fact that it doesn't have an actual store. It's like getting a mail-order bride or something. Sketchy.
I was looking through my archives and decided to recheck the prices on stuff I had complained about before. Excitingly enough, they've gone down!
H81 Silk Satin Dress $7.99
Pinstripe Corset Bra $10
Polka Dot Sun Hat(huge!) $10

$8.99;$27.80;$32.80

I REALLLLLLY want this Dereka Fleece Jacket! I wish it was around $30 rather than$44.80 but, whatever. It might be worth it. Other nice finds:Carly Embroidered DressJasmine Floral Strapless Dress(Not with belt though, ew.)Tribal Print Chiffon DressPleated Rose Dress
I definitely need to embark on a trip to Forever 21 because I NEED.these.shoes.$10!And the Mandy Pump for $12.99! I intended to have more coat-like products on here but I'm being run off of the computer so stay tuned!(Images via Forever 21, Alloy)