September 5 2008: Retail Therapy: Photo Evidence
As mentioned yesterday, a post detailing everything I bought. A word of warning - this is going to take awhile. Before you start, I suggest you first go to the toilet, make yourself a cup of tea, grab yourself a couple of biscuits, and get yourself comfortable. Prepare yourself!
The first purchase of the day - a black satin dressing gown by Crystelle. I bought it for $15AUD. It has the most darling elasticised/lacey cuffs, so you get a kind of puffy sleeve effect. Plus, it hides whatever naughtiness I might be wearing underneath. Not that I would be wearing any. Cause, you know, I’m an innocent little girl.
Earring and necklace jewellery set from Diana Ferrari. I didn’t actually buy it for myself (I have enough jewellery as it is), but rather, I bought it to keep on hand as a present for a girl friend, or a cousin. I’m terrible with remembering birthdays, so when possible, I do try to keep a bit of a stash of potential gifts tucked away in a drawer, so I can just pull one out at the last minute without worrying about what to buy. $9.90AUD.
A red satin purse/clutch by Olga Berg for $10AUD. Most of those who know me, know that my wardrobe largely consists of black, white, and grey. I’m entirely monochrome. I do however, love brightly coloured accessories, and will often dress simply (e.g. simple black dress), but pair it with shockingly electric purple heels, or a bright red hat. This purse is exactly the type of focal point to an outfit that I like.
Bardot spotted chiffon blouse for $10AUD. It’s very much a ‘good girl’ blouse, as in it’s so discreet and well-behaved that I can wear it to something quite subdued…din-dins at the fella’s parents home for example. Or, work, if I ever get a job.
Bardot grey fleecy sweater/jacket for $20AUD. The fleece lining makes it incredibly warm - I’m currently wearing the jacket with opaque tights and nothing else, and I’m as warm as toast! Keep in mind of course, that Melbourne is barely out of winter, so this is no mean feat. $20AUD is a bit more than I would normally pay for a single item, but as my wardrobe is severely lacking in the warmth department, it was sorely needed purchase.
Sass gold strappy top for $5AUD. It hangs really awkwardly on the hanger, but it’s actually really cute on, especially with that little gold butterfly sequined brooch. It’s also long enough to be a super-mini-dress (tights and a black slip underneath a must!), so it’s versatile!
Sass black/grey dress for $5AUD. It’s very much a straight line dress, so as a woman who, at the best of times, can be called curvy, it rather clings around the hips. However, as I’d bought it with the intention of shortening it and turning it into a top, it’s a good buy with really unique sleeves.
Sass black cotton shirt type thing with satin edging and detailing for $10AUD. I’m just impressed that it does up over my bust, as I have notorious difficulty with getting shirts to actually fit my chest without popping buttons. Mammaries, why you gotsa be so big? I’d contemplate creating a line of clothing specifically for women with DD+ chests, but, well, I’m lazy.
Sass gold dress, purchased in a “three for $10AUD” deal (more later)…so….$3.33AUD? Yeah. Less than the price of lunch at MacDonald’s. I really love the ruched sleeves on this dress, it really jazzes up what would otherwise be a fairly boring dress. The colour as well, is a lot more golden than the photo shows.
I also bought a blue zip-up hoodie for my brother ($10AUD), and two satin jumpsuits in black and dark chocolate brown (part of the three for $10AUD deal). As I didn’t get a chance to try the jumpsuits on, they didn’t look as good as I’d envisioned in the warehouse. I might try to alter them (turn the shorts into a skirt, so it’s a tunic rather than a jumpsuit), but if not, I’ll probably offer it to my friends and see if they want it.
And now the game - I listed the prices that I got the items for (the final bargain price), but as everyone knows, I never buy things at their full retail price. How much do you think the combined recommended retail price (e.g. the original price) of these items was? Keep in mind that I ended up spending $105AUD in total yesterday. Kudos and plugs to whoever comes closest to the actual price.
I’d say close to $600.
But I fail at all things shopping :P
Nellie on September 5 2008 #
$450?
Renee on September 5 2008 #
I’ll go with a nice round number like $500. But that’s only because I really have no clue. :P
The black cotton shirt looks really nice, as does the fleece jacket.
Kycoo on September 5 2008 #
uhhh…$573! haha I really don’t know. But I love the fleecy sweater, it looks so COMFY and cute!
marilyn on September 5 2008 #
I’ll surpass Nellie’s guess and say $601.50. Ha. Nah, somewhere in the range of $450 n- $500 is what I’d say.
Xuan on September 5 2008 #
I think you said you had used around $400 yesterday…and if you got a free manicure and such also free I’m guessing you only used money on clothes and food…I’m thinking $300?
Regine on September 5 2008 #
I’d say around $350. you really bought some nice stuff! I really should go shopping with you some day, my wallet would be grateful for once after a shopping day haha (plus that it’s probably just a lot of fun)
Chans on September 5 2008 #
Wow, I never knew that you didn’t have a job with your seemingly (kind of in my opinion..) frequent purchases!
I especially like your accessories purchases ~ think I’m an accessories person ^^
Maggie on September 5 2008 #
I’m guessing…$525 because it’s such a fabulous number! I particularly love your Sass gold strappy top, and am very jealous because it didn’t fit me :P
Alexandra on September 5 2008 #
You bought so many beautiful clothes for such good prices. Wow.
and I’d guess $769 : ) More than anyone but meh- you never know.
Catherine on September 6 2008 #
I have no idea. :P But I love the red purse.
Mari on September 6 2008 #
I have no idea on the total cost. However, I have to say, I really want to steal the Bardot jacket from you. It looks seriously snuggly. :P
Amber on September 6 2008 #
$365 - cause I’m nerdy enough that I actually looked at each item and mentally calculated what the retail price would be lmao. I can see many of them being those ridiculous, $14.99, $29.99, $49.98 kinda prices (I LOVE the reject shop for their flat prices, simplicity! Although you lose maybe 3c in a combined purchase… but I pay cash so I lose that anyway).
I envy your eye for shopping so much. I’ve always stuck to the tried and true basics that can go with every single other item in my wardrobe, because I’ve always found the nicer tops to be more expensive (and less versatility-friendly), but you DEFY THAT RULE. Lol =)
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