Kids UMI Shoes Sale

Don't know how many of you shop for kid's shoes, but if you do, you know that GOOD shoes are always expensive. In fact, good kid's shoes cost as much as mommy's shoes, except, unlike mommy, kids grow out of their shoes way darn fast. I'm always looking out for good deals on kid's name brand shoes like Primigi, Stride Rite, Umi, etc. If I find something really good for an amazing price, I don't mind buying a larger size than what my kids currently wear because I know they will need them sooner or later.

Anyhow, I was very excited to find that Houtelook is starting a four day sale today on kids UMI shoes. I'm always happy to find Umi shoes for a bargain price because they are made of very soft leather, have well padded foot-bed and are always super comfortable right out of the box.

$27.59 (Original price $55)



Sizes are going so darn fast!

Most Bizarre Glitches in Old Navy Site

Yesturday, Old Navy was running a one day 30% off promotion. I wanted to order a few items for my kids that I already had saved in my shopping cart. As I revisited my cart, I noticed that one item that had priveously been there, was missing. I searched for it high and low on Old Navy website, but it was not to be found. I then did a Google search for it and clicked on a link that was supposed to take me directly to that product page on OldNavy. com. The link took me to a page that said "Oops, this page no longer exists". I though, oh well, this item must be sold out.

Today, I had an impulse to revisit Old Navy site. I went into the kids wear category where the item I missed out on used to be, and lo and behold it was there again! Right there, available in ALL sizes.
What the heck?! It mysteriously disappeared off the site yesterday and reappeared again today!
Can anyone explain to me this bizarre occurrence?

Autumn at Ruche

Dreamy Pages from Ruche Autumn look book.

Where do they find these quaint villages? Urban Outfitters' fall catalog is shot in a similar looking location.

Tales of Yesterday Skirt

Here is the skirt I mentioned in my last post. The color looks much prettier in person. As you can see, the plaid is not diagonal after all, it seems my memory has deceived me.

Tales of Yesterday Skirt

Saw It, Touched It, Left It

Finding myself yesterday in close proximity to Anthropologie, I went in, hoping to finally lay eyes on the most coveted item on my wish list, the Aestival Zenith Cardigan. No such luck, the cardigan was not to be found in the store on 5th Ave, but I did accomplish scratching the Geste Cardigan off my wish list. When it first appeared on the website, I was very tempted to throw caution to the wind and order it. The scalloped edges and the shell-like knitted pattern/texture really appealed to me, but on trying the cardigan on, I found that it fit all wrong. The belt loops were way too high (and I'm only 5'2!) and so the belt, which should have been on my waist, was somewhere on my ribs. The sleeves were too wide and my skinny arms looked funny sticking out of them. Sight. At least my wallet didn't have to suffer.


I also tried on a new skirt by Odille, which is not yet on the website. Sorry, no pictures to show off since I didn't have a camera with me, but I'll do my best to describing it. The skirt was knee length, shorter in the front and longer in the back. The back of the skirt had a ditsy floral lining that was meant to peek out when you walk. The skirt had a diagonal plaid, autumn hued patter and full, swing shape. Very pretty and very well made. I tried on size 0, and, what a shocker! I could barely zip it up! Previously, Odille skirts in size 0 were all loose on me. Wonder if this is a fluke or if the sizes are shrinking.

Finally, I tried on In The Trees skirt, which is so cute and whimsical. I would have definitely purchased this one if it wasn't for that wing thing attached at the hip. I just couldn't get past it. To me, it looked completely unnecessary and out of place on an otherwise perfect pencil skirt. Bummer. Sometimes, when Anthropologie tries too hard to be original, they overdo-it. Still considering if this skirt is worth taking to a seamstress and having the wing removed. Definitely not at full price.

Soia & Kyo Outerwear Sale

HauteLook is having a Soia & Koy Outerwear sale today.

If you're not familiar with the brand, Soi & Koy designs original, tailored wool, puffer and leather jackets. I bought one of their wool coats last year and get compliments on it every time I wear it.
The sale ends Monday at 8pm, but I see that sizes are going fast, so get over there, don't procrastinate!

Lady-Like Cardigans

How I wish I could bask in the sun all year round. My only consolation for the dreaded winter weather is dreamy sweaters like these.
If someone would be so cruel as to point out that spending $150 on a sweater is sheer madness, I would tell them "It's cheaper than moving to LA". That's right, I firmly believe that by buying sweaters at Anthropologie, I'm actually saving money I would otherwise have to spend on a cross-country move. West coast dwellers, do not get discouraged. I will be your neighbor one day (if I don't end up in Miami first)! It does get chilly in LA, right?

Sculpted Anemone Cardigan
Wooly applique flowers adorn a perfectly feminine silhouette.

Aestival Zenith Cardigan
LiaMolly has done it again!

Beautiful pattern + flattering silhouette + unique details + good quality

= LOVE at first sight!

I know what I want, now all I need is to take up a collection
to bring my love home.

Filamentous Cardigan

Beaded Eglantine Cardigan


Delicate Drafts Cardigan

Waste of a Day, Waste of a Coupon

Had a birthday coupon I needed to use up in July.
Decided to head to the Rockefeller center Anthropologie.
Made a really bad decision of driving instead of taking the train.
Did not find what I was looking for and ended up wasting the coupon on a mug and an apron. (Why the hell can't birthday coupons be used on line?)
Got back into the car at 8:15 PM.
Got home starving and exhausted at 10:20PM.
Apparently, Mr President decided to visit the big apple on the very night we ventured out in the car. Half of FDR drive was closed in honor of the occasion. Husband and I were inching away for two hours, fantasizing about all the food we would eat at home.
In the end, we ended up spending more on gas, parking and babysitting than what I gained by using my birthday coupon. I did, however, gain an immense appreciation for shopping on line.

Learned three very important lessons which hopefully will remain vivid in my mind.
1. Never drive to Manhattan without first listening to the traffic report.
2. Never drive to Manhattan without adequate food supply in the car.
3. NEVER DRIVE TO MANHATTAN.