Saturday, February 16, 2008

Tax refund = New Clothes

I'm a responsible American. Instead of putting my tax refund into savings, I shopped! I have stimulated the economy out of recession! I feel like a superhero.



I got this in ivory. Why, oh why, didn't I get this in camel? I am too pale for the shade. But, it is a lovely coat and it is covered in over-sized buttons (my weakness).




This was a replacement for Cthulu, my old octopus necklace that has been lost somewhere amongst friends. I left him at my friend's cabin in Colorado. I don't know where he is now, but I hope he is happy. He has been REPLACED.




Amazing. Etsy is the best place on earth.





Originally $101, got them for $28. :)





Originally $165, got them for $37.60.




Something floral for spring!




Need mo' buttons!




Classic turtleneck sweater dress:




I cut down trees. I skip and jump. I like to press wild flowers. I put on women's clothing and hang around in bars!



I had 5 trenches. Now I have 6. Out of those original 5, I did not own a black trench. Tragic!



I also got a couple of pashminas, a sewing machine, new business cards and a titanium case for my Samsung Black Jack (best phone evvvvveeeerrrr!). See, even when you're sick with acute bronchitis and a 102 degree fever, you can be a greedy consumer! Like me! (Thanks INTERNET!).

17 comments:

Catherine said...

I got the Octopus necklace a few months ago. It never fails to garner raised eyebrows from my co-workers or rolled eyes from some friends. I love it.

Anne_022196 said...

i love them all...lol...pretty nice...

Girl-Woman said...

From one conspicuous consumer to another, I am proud of you staving off the recession. Loved the coat!!!

May said...

I drooled over all of these things. Where did you get the black trench? I've been hunting for one like that.

The Budget Babe said...

i adore the octopus. i'm definitely going to get one from etsy, too.

mudkipz said...

I like your replacement Cthulu necklace :)

High Fashion Girl said...

The trench is from Delia's and is on sale right now!

LabelWhore said...

I LOOOOVE those boots with the buttons- WHERE can I find those, definitely jealous!

Anonymous said...

Where is the antler necklace from?

High Fashion Girl said...

The boots are from Delia's and the antler necklace is from etsy!

Anonymous said...

love the jacket on top, where is that from? thanks

High Fashion Girl said...

The ivory swing coat is from Nordstrom.com and cost approx $118 on sale.

Anonymous said...

Yeah, I figured out that the antler necklace was from Etsy,but can you tel me the name of the seller?

A girl in the world said...

I am drooling over your clothes. You have fab taste.

High Fashion Girl said...

It's from the seller Luxe Deluxe. :)

Women''s Denim and dresses at Nika Butik boutique said...

That coat was really cute. I like its color and cut. I love being updated on fashion as this can improve my lifestyle

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