My sale purchases - YouLookFab Forum

Hello, YLF!

Reading posts about NAS purchases encouraged me to share my own ones. Although I decided to SYC for a while after my February haul (I told about it here http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....way-to-ylf), I make exceptions for new footwear for a few reasons.

It heps me to fill holes in my capsules and make my wardrobe more wearable.
I buy only high-quality items. They are pricey, but I hunt for deals and manage to find 50-70% discounts.
I try new shopping strategies and put in practice such rules as "Don't split your wears" and "Dress for the life you have". They helped me a lot and I haven't bought neither another pair of sandals in ethnical style (I have 4 already) nor high-heeled shoes (I just don't wear them on the regular basis and have a few pairs for special occasions). It was difficult, considering the fact that both pairs were discounted and made of leather.
Honestly, I can give up shopping for clothes, but not for footwear. I'm obsessed with it, but rules help me to get maximum use from what I get.

Here they are: sandals with snake print ($30, full price $90), tan low-heeled sandals ($30, full price $100), black flats with open toe ($45, full price $90).
I wasn't successfull in purchasing navy sandals I posted here http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....se-capsule, when I came for them, there was no my size. Such things happen when you wait for the last price. Instead of being sad I prefer to believe that truly "my" things wait for me. Or hope the company will repeat this model next year)))

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8 years ago

Summer

Veteran

That makes perfect sense, Alexandra. All your sales purchases were well considered and all are lovely. I'm sure they will all fit in to your capsules beautifully.

You have some very good shopping strategies in place and a very philosophical attitude to the things that "slip away" - like the navy sandals. There will always be other nice things waiting for you.

alexandra

Active Member

They are waiting, Summer! I should only find them)))

Maneera

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Those are GORGEOUS sandals! I love all 3 of them very very much! The black are beyond gorgeous...what refined detailing and such a pretty shape! And since the heel is so low, they will be very very comfortable!

The snake-print sandals are lovely too. I added one to my shoe collection this summer and have reached for them way too often They are a fun addition to any summery ensemble, in my opinion.

The tan look great too, especially for those times when you simply don't want to add any more colour to your outfit. They remind me of my Clarks sandals The block heel will make them very comfortable to walk in, especially when compared to stilettos.

Great Finds!

I so badly want those black sandals now! Would you mind sharing - where do you find these deals?

Jaime

I would find shoe shopping the hardest to give up too. Nice picks!

Maneera, telling me that I made a good deal is the best compliment!
My strategy is very simple. In the beginning of the season I find my favourite brands' collections via Internet and choose my favourites. During the season I keep watching the prices and sometimes check the stores - in case there is something better or similar for lower price. In July most stores start sales, but the prices are not as low as they become in August. August, as well as February, is the best month for deals. I check most of the stores, even those that are considered high-end (of course, we don't have neither Louboutin nor Jimmy Choo in Orel), in the sales month items there might be cheaper than in middle-end. I really enjoy the process)))
My favourite store is "Chester". There are sold three brands: Chester, Carnaby and TJ Collection. I don't know all details, but I think they are sold only in Russia.

Ankita

I'm in awe of the shoes you've picked.

There's so so much that you can do with these, especially the printed sandals- wear them with cropped jeans, with a romper, pencil dress/skirt +tee, shorts....the possibilities are endless

The tan sandals seem to have the perfect heel size & shape, so they're great...i quite like the fine thread detail where the straps attach.

The black is a BEAUTY! The laser-cut detailing adds that fun element to them and the slingback will ensure you're comfortable at all times...

P.S. - open toed shoes are my weakness...so i sooooo envy you for owning these gorgeous babies right now!

Have fun with them...can't wait to see how you style them

I make photos of my capsule "Carmen" and I will certainly include my new purchases in it. Actually, I bought black flats especially for this capsule and perhaps snake printed sandals will work with it too)))

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