Back from vacation and shopping with Angie!

Hey all!

I am happy to finally be back from vacation; it feels like I've been gone forever. I lived for almost 3 weeks out of half of a duffel bag (my husband packed more clothes than I did!), dressing for a wide range of temperatures--40 deg F (Crater Lake, OR) to 90 deg F (Eugene, OR)--and a variety of settings--camping (Bandon, OR), urban (Seattle, WA), family reunion (Monterey, CA). Needless to say, dressing was often challenging, but my vacation wardrobe got a fresh infusion when I went shopping with Angie in Seattle.

San inspired me with her wonderful posts about her day with Angie. I thought, since I was going to be in the Pacific Northwest, why the heck not hook up with Angie?*

As you might imagine, Angie is a dream to shop with. She's warm, funny, friendly, and really knows her stuff. And she walks fast too. Angie started the process by asking about my style and what I wanted out of the day. Armed with a clothing hit list, she came up with a shopping plan. We whizzed around downtown Seattle, hitting many stores including Nordstrom, Nordstrom Rack, Ann Taylor Loft, Macys, Fluevog, and Urban Outfitters. She also helped me find some spectacle frames, which I'll post about in a separate thread.

Shopping with Angie is liking having a fairy godmother (or a stylish best friend) plucking things off the racks that, most of the time, magically fit and look great! Along the way were lessons about fabric, drape, and cut, and we experimented with color and shape. I definitely have a better feel for what works and doesn't work for my body. I loved the "final cut" of the outfits I tried on, but couldn't afford all of it, so Angie was great at helping me prioritize my purchases.

So here are some photos for your viewing pleasure:

Album (password: youlookfab):
http://s617.photobucket.com/al.....e/Seattle/

Items that came home with me:

Big Chill pleather jacket (from the Rack, only $40! I would have NEVER picked this out for myself. I absolutely adore it, and get compliments on it every time I wear it)
Urban Outfitters cigarette ankle jeans (I remembered Shiny mentioning her UO skinnies and had to check them out. Mine are super stretchy and super comfy)
Paul Green red flats (another Rack buy, soooo comfy)
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Filtre silk top (from Nordstrom, made of really sheer silk. I couldn't resist.)
Kut denim walk shorts
Donald Pliner pewter platform wedges (still on the fence about these; the fit bothers me a little)
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(Not pictured)
INC ruched denim leggings
Urban Outfitters necklace

Items I'm stalking:

Ann Taylor top:
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INC pink cardi:
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Ali Ro silk dress:
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Halogen twisted-strap dress:
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And here's lovely Angie and myself, in front of the eyeglasses shop:
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Notice how Angie looks cool and collected, and I am all sweaty and shiny from trekking about Seattle in 80+ degree weather!

Sorry for writing a novel here -- I was really excited about my day with Angie and wanted to share with you all

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*Side benefit was that I spent two nights in Seattle with my husband, without any kids! First time away overnight sans kids for almost 7 years.

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Ariadne

Veteran

Wow, Cathy! What amazing finds. Everything looks like it was MADE for you. How fun that you got to shop with Angie.

Funny, I was actually thinking of you today because I'm looking at buying my first woven wraps on TBW's FSOT!

Anonymous

Great pictures and write up on the days events. It's so fun to see you standing in Seattle with Angie. Everything you tried on is GORGEOUS. I loved each and every item and I hope you get them all. The colors are so pretty on you. Angie did an amazing whirlwind job of finding beautiful outfits for you. Ofcourse you brought the beautiful with you.
That pleather jacket looks amazing on you. You wear that color like nobody else! I honestly would not have thought that color would be so pretty but it certainly is on you.
I can't wait to see the glasses too.

taylor

Oh, such a fun day for you. You look fab in that jacket:) And you BOTH look cool and collected.
You have topped your vacation off with a cherry!

2 night without the children...what ever did you do with ALL that free time:) I am sure you missed the *little darlings* (as we called them)

Thanks for sharing your vacation and your hook-up with Angie...I am becoming more jealous with each persons post

What a dream come true to shop with Angie! I love your new things, especially the Filtre silk top and walk shorts. Of the items you are stalking I especially like the Halogen twisted-strap dress and the Ann Taylor top on you.

shana

Sounds like a fabulous vacation and shopping with Angie must have been the cherry on top! Great finds - I especially like the Filtre top. It is so flattering on you and looks like an impressionist painting!

julijuli

Active Member

Wow you did so well and it looks like you had an amazing time with Angie! You look wonderful in all the pics and I think it's so great that you were able to spend some along time with your hubby. I know that's hard to do with kids and makes it all the more special.

Christie

Ooooo, fun ... another report on shopping with Angie. It sounds completely productive and beneficial, and you brought home some really nice pieces. I love that top and jacket. The dresses you are stalking are winners too.

Maya

Oh I think that Halogen dress needs to get off the stalk list and on the purchase list. It looks SOOOO good on you. That pleather jacket is also fab. The color is so unique. Isn't shopping with Angie an absolute dream?

elpgal

That Filtre top looks great on you. I love the look of the INC cardi too. I hope you find it at a good price for you.

Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

What a heartfelt write up, Cathy. Thank you for giving me the pleasure of shopping with YOU. You are every bit as lovely, gentle and endearing in real life as you are on paper. AND, we get to put your pretty face with the name and outfits! What a treat! I’m so glad you had a wonderful day. So did I :0)

I LOVE all your purchases! You look fantastic in them. The shoes were an absolute hit, too! My goodness. But the best part of the day was your “specs moment”. Perhaps you’d like to pop the link here too? I know you posted on Maya’s thread, but it would great to either see your specs here or on its own thread. There is a YLF specs purchasing frenzy going on at the moment and your KILLER specs set a perfect example.

(So fab that you got time with hubby too. Hopefully, Seattle treated you well).

Eva

Wonderful write up and pictures Cathy. Love the items. My favorite is the purple Halogen dress - will you get that one?

Kari

Cathy, looks like SUCH a fun and productive shopping trip! I am in awe of your purchases and "stalk" items. I saw your glasses on Maya's thread and they are so perfect for your face and your style. Thanks for the spectacular recap! I am glad that you got good weather while you were here.

rute

wow!!

How lucky you are.. just returning from your trip and already shopping with Angie!! Those two dresses... so flattering! Keep it!

hanna

wow, i am loving all your purchases, and i agree with other comments - that halogen dress needs to go on your MUST list, stat!

although my happiness for you is tempered by insane jealousy at being able to shop with angie. grrrr. must. control. self.

Inge

Moderator

I love each and every piece you got Cathy. The jacket is amazing, and yes please DO get that Halogen dress. Also: you look incredible in leggings!!

Thank you for telling us a bit more about your shopping day with Angie too. It looks like you girls had a ball.

Now post pictures of those new specs!!-)

Laura

Cathy, you look amazing! How fun for you & Angie. I agree with Maya -- you need to get that Halgen dress. Bet it will be on sale soon ...

cciele

Thanks all for your compliments! It was definitely a great day, and I hope many of you will be able to have an Angie experience in your future.

Given all the positive feedback, I will definitely be getting the Halogen dress. I'm hoping it goes on sale soon

My kids survived their overnighter with Grandma and Grandpa. Although I think Grandma and Grandpa were happier than the kids to see us when we got back

Brianna -- re: wraps -- how exciting! The ladies on TBW are great. What were you thinking of getting?

Cathy, I've been away and am catching up, but I have two Didymos wraps on the way (Red Silk Birds and Lavender Silk Ellipsen), a solarweave mei tai for water, and a GypsyMama Bali Baby Breeze in Iris for summer.

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