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A Sale A Day Keeps Bad Fashion Away.

15 Jun

And it also keeps my credit card busy to the point of melting.  But hey, when it’s a good deal, it’s a good deal  :)

I’ve been shopping, returning, shopping, returning, shopping for a couple of weeks straight now in prep for my six weeks away in Europe which begins in less than a week.  I am not sure if it is helping or hurting that the entire world seems to have gone on sale this week but I will not complain.  It’s all eye candy to me!

Today I wanted to highlight the insane sample sale that Calypso St. Barth’s is having both online and in their stores.  Admittedly, this is not one of my ‘go to’ stores because it can be rather expensive and isn’t always my style but that didn’t make me any less excited to see some of the items in their sale (and their prices!).  So I decided to share some of my top picks from the sale in hopes that maybe I can help someone else out there enhance their wardrobe while I panic about mine.

The ‘Kate’ Dress (does that automatically mean I need it?) Was $265. Now $39.50.

The ‘Knot’ Dress. Was $275. Now $59.50.

The ‘Regina’ Velvet Dress. Was $250. Now $64.50.

The ‘Helena’ Silk Printed Dress. Was $295. Now $99.50.

The ‘Gemma’ Eyelet Tank. Was $145. Now $49.50.

The ‘Val’ V-neck Cashmere Sweater. Was $265. Now $64.50.

Sequin Ankle Legging. Was $225. Now $59.50.

Gardenia Buckle Espadrille. Was $360. Now $74.50.

 

Happy shopping!

Arm Party Party.

21 Nov

I love Man Repller.  (As expressed here.)  So I was quite excited when I heard that Man Repller was teaming up with another one of my loves, Calypso St. Barth’s, in the opening of the latter’s new accessory boutique in NYC for a wee bit of a party.

Curious as to why this partnership makes so much sense?  Two words.  ’Arm Party’.  Delightful Leandra (aka the Man Repeller) has gone ahead and coined this adorable phrase in reference to basically wearing as many bracelets as possible at once.  Part of the Calypso line is an amazing array of arm candy, so one plus one makes super amazing.

I went with a couple of friends from Parsons, who also are huge Man Repeller fans, and though we didn’t get up the nerve to speak to Leandra (What did we really have to say?  After a week with visiting Englishmen and a fair amount of scotch, my brain was only coming up with the following: ‘Hi, you’re funny, keep it up, if you want to be friends that would be cool, your trousers are sparkly’.), we did enjoy some delightful macrons, a browse around the impeccably decorated shop (seriously, I want to move in there) and an old school photobooth that we never REALLY got to work the way we wanted (see below).

After a weekend vintage shopping for one thing and coming home with two very different items, I had to restrain myself, not to mention, my student loans wouldn’t cover the $2000 clutch I kept picking up, but there will definitely be a wish list that rears its gorgeous head at some point.

 

In other news, I am going through a 'fur phase' and I found some rather delightful pieces at the shop as well.

Calypso St. Barth Winter Lookbook. Give.

11 Oct

I have to first thank the lovely Triple Max Tons for bringing this lookbook into my life.  If you haven’t been over to visit her blog, do it now.  It’s a great read and this lady is responsible for introducing me to the spectacle loves of my life Warby Parker.

Onward.

I’m obsessed with this winter collection.  There is something so casually glamorous about it that I need every look.  And then I remember that I am a student now and need to behave.  But then I remember I’m a FASHION student and need to bring my A-game.  And then I remember I’m a student again.

Here are some of my favorite looks.  Feel free to send any of them to me.  Or let me know what is striking your fancy, at least  :)

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