https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-most-amazing-shopping-day-long Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 11 May 2026 03:09:09 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-most-amazing-shopping-day-long#post-49312 Wed, 11 Feb 2009 15:54:51 +0000 Tanya 49312@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks ladies! I am indeed still very excited about the whole experience.</p> <p>Nicole, you are actually right, and I may not have phrased my original question clearly; when I said I am thinking about taking the jacket in at the waist, I did mean all the way down from the waist in order to remove the flare. I might pin it back and take photos for comparison later. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-most-amazing-shopping-day-long#post-49298 Wed, 11 Feb 2009 13:26:57 +0000 Inge 49298@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The CM dress and the Angie blouse are absolutely dreamy!<br /> I love all the other things you got too. What a successful shopping day Tanya! You must be sitting at home now, a few days after the facts, looking in amazement at all those wonderful clothes;-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-most-amazing-shopping-day-long#post-49241 Wed, 11 Feb 2009 02:36:24 +0000 Nicole 49241@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tanya, I love the less fitted tops on you. There appears to be 3 of them that are not as form fitting, and I think they look awesome! You really do have the perfect body for showcasing clothes.</p> <p>I love the vest. The only thing I"m not crazy about is the jacket. I'd be afraid that taking in at the waist would emphasize the flare at the hem. You'd have to take it in all the way down, not just at the waist. I'd ask your tailor before removing the tags. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-most-amazing-shopping-day-long#post-49124 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 16:39:49 +0000 Sarah 49124@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the jacket and the Angie top a lot. Great finds, Tanya! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-most-amazing-shopping-day-long#post-49119 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 16:18:37 +0000 Tanya 49119@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all very much! I am still super excited.</p> <p>Shiny, this particular CM store is in the Galleria Mall, but there is a bigger one in Prudential too. My total was actually $180, but with the gift card I ended up paying $80.</p> <p>Ana, yep, the Angie top does tie at the neck, bow or knot or whatever you want. I really like your outfit idea ( although it's too cold for it now). I don't have red shoes that are tall enough - those jeans are hemmed for 3-3.5 " heels and the only red shoes I have are 2", but I will be looking. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-most-amazing-shopping-day-long#post-49103 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 15:41:54 +0000 Ana 49103@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great finds! I love them all, as you probably know. I'm glad you don't have to get the jacket altered. I was thinking about it last night, and maybe you could try a bit drapier top underneath with jeans as well. I think that could be a cute look. Does the Angie top tie in a bow at the neck? Have you tried it under the jacket? Maybe you could try it with your Rich and Skinny wide leg jeans and some red shoes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-most-amazing-shopping-day-long#post-49084 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 13:48:19 +0000 shiny 49084@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, I can't believe you got all that for $80! Well done! Where is this CM store? </p> <p>I really like the voluminous blouse; the color is very flattering against your skin. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-most-amazing-shopping-day-long#post-49078 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 09:27:54 +0000 yublocka 49078@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tanya what an awesome shopping trip. Everything looks like it was made to measure on you. My fave is the white dress for sure. Totally summery and yet still tailored looking. One thing crossed off your list - yay!!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-most-amazing-shopping-day-long#post-49052 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 06:29:10 +0000 Amanda 49052@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'll just echo what everyone else has said -- great pieces and I can't wait to see the outfits you create! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-most-amazing-shopping-day-long#post-49049 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 06:24:59 +0000 Tanya 49049@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you very much Angie! It is a relief not to have to deal with yet another waist alteration.</p> <p>Thanks Lena! I would have kept the jacket anyway (all the sales were final) but wasn't sure if it needed the waist alteration. I can't wait for the weather to get warmer so that I can start wearing it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-most-amazing-shopping-day-long#post-49048 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 06:20:35 +0000 Angie 49048@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the jacket the way it is, Tanya. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-most-amazing-shopping-day-long#post-49043 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 06:03:37 +0000 Lena 49043@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! Congrats on great deals, Tanya. </p> <p>I love the Angie blouse and the last outfit with purple cardi makes me drool a little </p> <p>I really like the striped blazer. If you decide to keep it, I can't wait to see what outfits you create. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-most-amazing-shopping-day-long#post-49040 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 06:01:14 +0000 Tanya 49040@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all again!</p> <p>Brianna, I think I know which SS grey top you are talking about. It was knitted, lighter grey and has sort of fluttery sleeves? I really wanted it , but they didn't have it in XS in this store. They didn't have cashmere sweaters either. I saw that patent tote, and it is gorgeous, but i was trying to stay away from more patent bags, I have quite a few of them. </p> <p>I hope that your Zara turtlenecks will hold up well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-most-amazing-shopping-day-long#post-49037 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 05:48:06 +0000 Ariadne 49037@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great shopping day! My absolute favourites are the striped turtle and the Angie blouse. I love the volume on the grey silk top, too.</p> <p>I was at CM today too and got a plain black cashmere V-neck for $29.99. New markdowns were in progress as I was in the store--the sweater went from $99 to $29 as I was shopping! I got a sweet grey SS top with ruffles at the neckline too. I wanted to try that same striped turtleneck that you got but they only had it in XS. I'm still considering a black cracked patent zippered bag with tote handles and a cross-body strap that was $69 (down from $279, I think). Did you see that at your store?</p> <p>I also got 2 cashmere turtlenecks at Zara for $49 each. We'll see how they hold up--they're going to see a lot of wear, that's for sure. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-most-amazing-shopping-day-long#post-49021 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 04:07:35 +0000 Maya 49021@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, amazing shopping day indeed! I'm glad it was so much fun for you because you really didn't get much while you were in NY and it's always nice to go on a shopping spree right before a shopping ban.</p> <p>I also think the jacket is nice the way it is, but might be even better with a pinch here and there.</p> <p>The voluminous top looks great. Good for you for stepping outside your box. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-most-amazing-shopping-day-long#post-49016 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 03:20:13 +0000 Laura 49016@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hurray, Tanya! Looks like you have some wonderful pieces to work in to your wardrobe for spring. You'll have such fun playing around with new combinations. </p> <p>I think the jacket is fine as is, but of course I am not Angie and also await her opinion ... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-most-amazing-shopping-day-long#post-48987 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 01:03:00 +0000 Tanya 48987@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all so very much! </p> <p>Angie, do you think that I should take the jacket in at the waist or it is fine as is? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-most-amazing-shopping-day-long#post-48986 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 00:55:25 +0000 Angie 48986@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m glad you had a fabulous day! Everything looks AMAZING. That waistcoat is KILLER. Love the Angie blouse. How could I not </p> <p>I echo, Patience. Nice to see you in a voluminous top. It’s a lovely change and we can still see your minute waistline beneath it. Lets see those rocking Tanya outfit combos asap! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-most-amazing-shopping-day-long#post-48964 Mon, 09 Feb 2009 22:23:07 +0000 Becky 48964@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm so glad you had such fabulous luck, Tanya! I can't wait to see these pieces incorporated into your very own "Tanya style." </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-most-amazing-shopping-day-long#post-48956 Mon, 09 Feb 2009 20:38:35 +0000 Anonymous 48956@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It was an amazing shopping trip. You have found some beautiful pieces.<br /> The proof in whether the striped jacket works will be in the outfits you make with it. It is very pretty but I did notice a swoop at the bottom. I'll be curious to hear what Angie says.<br /> I received a pkg with some things I ordered and one was a white button down. I am going to try it on now, but in just picking it up for a look I see that it has quite a swoop to the bottom of it. Maybe it is a look the designers have in mind. I doubt it will work for me, but you it may work for. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-most-amazing-shopping-day-long#post-48953 Mon, 09 Feb 2009 20:24:26 +0000 Lee Hovey 48953@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think everything looks great, even your stepping out of the box top. The only thing I noticed it everything is black/white/grey, so be sure to accessorize with some color! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-most-amazing-shopping-day-long#post-48949 Mon, 09 Feb 2009 20:10:34 +0000 Patience 48949@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a fantastic shopping day! I LOVE the Angie top-- I'm drooling too. I like seeing you in the voluminous top. It looks great on you as is and will also work with a fitted cardigan for warmth. I'm on the fence about the blazer. I think it's fine and it's supposed to sweep out like that but I'm not completely confident about it. And I can't wait to see your waistcoat outfits! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-most-amazing-shopping-day-long#post-48939 Mon, 09 Feb 2009 19:35:00 +0000 Tanya 48939@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I went to the mall on Saturday, mainly because I have just received a very generous gift card for Club Monaco from my BFF - a very late Xmas gift ( we haven't seen each other for two months). I absolutely adore CM, but at full price they tend to be out of my comfort zone, so the gift card was a special treat.</p> <p>It turned out that they had an absolutely amazing sale going on, some items marked down as much as 80-90 % off their original price. I also found some similarly amazing deals in other stores, so this turned out to be probably the best shopping day of my life. For those who prefer a single link to the whole album, here it is:</p> <p><a href="http://s300.photobucket.com/albums/nn19/dancing_starr/020709/" rel="nofollow">http://s300.photobucket.com/al.....rr/020709/</a></p> <p>So, I ended up getting 7 items at CM, for which after sales, student discount and my gift card I ended up paying the grand total of $80, while the original prices added to about $800!</p> <p>1. White cotton summer dress</p> <p><a href="http://s300.photobucket.com/albums/nn19/dancing_starr/020709/?action=view&#038;current=DSCN3964.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://s300.photobucket.com/al.....CN3964.jpg</a></p> <p>I actually had a white sundress on my spring list! I don't know if this qualifies as a sundress, probably not - I think of sundresses as ones with straps or halter style, but anyway, it will serve the purpose.</p> <p>2. White/black striped blazer</p> <p><a href="http://s300.photobucket.com/albums/nn19/dancing_starr/020709/?action=view&#038;current=DSCN3965.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://s300.photobucket.com/al.....CN3965.jpg</a></p> <p><a href="http://s300.photobucket.com/albums/nn19/dancing_starr/020709/?action=view&#038;current=DSCN3967.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://s300.photobucket.com/al.....CN3967.jpg</a></p> <p>This is actually the only item that I have a question on: Should I have it taken in at the waist? It has a little part that sticks out like a peplum, and I don't know if it is intentional. It looks OK with the dress, but sticks out with jeans.</p> <p>3. Cute white knitted top - it has a small keyhole opening that ties at the neck in the back</p> <p><a href="http://s300.photobucket.com/albums/nn19/dancing_starr/020709/?action=view&#038;current=DSCN3968.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://s300.photobucket.com/al.....CN3968.jpg</a></p> <p>4. Black wool striped turtleneck</p> <p><a href="http://s300.photobucket.com/albums/nn19/dancing_starr/020709/?action=view&#038;current=DSCN3971.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://s300.photobucket.com/al.....CN3971.jpg</a></p> <p>5. Grey silk top - this is my 'stepping out of the box' item - it's quite voluminous and should work with clamdiggers. I normally go for waist defining styles, so decided to try something new.</p> <p><a href="http://s300.photobucket.com/albums/nn19/dancing_starr/020709/?action=view&#038;current=DSCN3974.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://s300.photobucket.com/al.....CN3974.jpg</a></p> <p>6. Blue color block top</p> <p><a href="http://s300.photobucket.com/albums/nn19/dancing_starr/020709/?action=view&#038;current=DSCN3975.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://s300.photobucket.com/al.....CN3975.jpg</a></p> <p>7. White silk blouse, which happens to be named 'Angie', that I have been drooling over for months:</p> <p><a href="http://s300.photobucket.com/albums/nn19/dancing_starr/020709/?action=view&#038;current=DSCN3976.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://s300.photobucket.com/al.....CN3976.jpg</a></p> <p>I also had great luck at the other Canadian store, Jacob ( I love Canadian stores!), where I found these :</p> <p>8. Black/cream striped SS wool sweater</p> <p><a href="http://s300.photobucket.com/albums/nn19/dancing_starr/020709/?action=view&#038;current=DSCN3979.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://s300.photobucket.com/al.....CN3979.jpg</a></p> <p>9. Charcoal cowl neck top, it actually has a very cute origami detail that you can not see because my arm covers it in the photo:</p> <p><a href="http://s300.photobucket.com/albums/nn19/dancing_starr/020709/?action=view&#038;current=DSCN3980.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://s300.photobucket.com/al.....CN3980.jpg</a></p> <p>I found the perfect black wool-blend waist coat at H&#38;M, similar style to Maya's:</p> <p>10. <a href="http://s300.photobucket.com/albums/nn19/dancing_starr/020709/?action=view&#038;current=DSCN3981.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://s300.photobucket.com/al.....CN3981.jpg</a></p> <p>And finally, another incredible deal, this time at Benetton, a very soft cashmere purple cardi, marked down to $25, from originally over $200:</p> <p>11. <a href="http://s300.photobucket.com/albums/nn19/dancing_starr/020709/?action=view&#038;current=DSCN3978.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://s300.photobucket.com/al.....CN3978.jpg</a></p> <p>I am still flying high from this incredible day. I will not be shopping for a while after this, but it was so worth it. I am still waiting for some things I ordered online before this shopping trip. </p>