Wednesday, February 3, 2010

How I shop: I Need a Winn-Dixie bag Full of Money Right Now

Before I shop I like to compile wish lists. I search around and save items I like. Making a list reminds me of what things I like, helps focus me and also sometimes it stops me from making impulse purchases. I am trying to hold off from spring shopping as long as I can because I want to stick to pieces I can wear now or absolutely have to have. In the past I have shopped seasons too early and I either don't wear some of the items, or sometimes they go on sale before I even wear them, uggh!Compiling a wish list also allows me to look for alternative pieces at a lower price points. Those items give the same effect that I am looking for but allow me to spend more in other areas.. Here is a peak into my spring wish list. I plan on sharing more items I have to have weekly, in a Wants of the Week section, an idea J (from the Look 4 Less ) suggested!

2010 Spring Wish List
A perfect tunic.
A hot party dress.
An easy to wear floral blouse.
A fun spring dress. LOVE this one!
A versatile crochet top.
A cardigan that isn't boring or typical.
Statement jewelry pieces, that make a plain white tee look great.
And a go to bag, no fuss here.
Wedges that I can rock with many outfits.
All Images are from shopbop.com, and you can click the pictures to be linked to the items.
And a few of my articles on up coming trends and my pick for each trend assymetric dress, bright colors and the new look for ponchos.

22 comments:

  1. Ahhh I love classic spring wedges. I've been so annoyed with all of the winter clothes in my closet lately!

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  2. That Catherine Malandrino dress is on my wish list too!

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  3. I looove the bag and the floral top! Keep us updated if you find good steals that look like your original picks!

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  4. The first tunic and the crochet crop top are moving to the top of my spring "must buy" list. Great finds!

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  5. ..I have list as well : ) I love the crochet top - beautiful ..and Im already searching white cotton tunica dress - I love that you can wear it with sandals or heels ,it's always looks perfect ..

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  6. Floral top is cuuuute. I want one like that as well.

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  7. Love the tunic and floral blouse! Those would be great for every day and even work.

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  8. Great wants! I've been keeping a "shopping wish list" on my iPhone. It definitely helps to keep me on track with purchases and reminds me of items I'm really wanting!

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  9. the links on the top pics don't work

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  10. Love your wish list!!! The wedges are to die for!

    Traci

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  11. I think this is a great shopping strategy. Great idea, and I might try it myself. Thanks for sharing.

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  12. Oh after I saw the joie top you posted which is sooo cute, it reminded me of the madewell silk rose top which is only $88!!

    Traci

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  13. i love the floral dress! it's definitely on my list

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  14. I feel the same way LAuren!

    I know Shana that dress if perfection! (the price not so much)

    Anotherfishinthesea will do for sure!

    I agree ellinelle!

    Lc and Jjparks- I know i LOVE that top!

    Coley how do you do it on you iphone or do you just make a note?

    I know Rach the dress is amazing!!

    Anon- I don't see the tunic online anymore so I took the link out.

    Yay for commenting traci! Is the madwell top online or just in store? I don't have a madwell by me =(
    Lauren Kristen- I don't think a dress could be more perfect!

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  15. Oh this makes me so excited for spring! I love the idea of making a list!

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  16. I love that first tunic and that CM dress is to die for!! LOVES. (And I love the new feature too!)

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  17. This is a great idea, I need to start a list!
    Love the FP crochet and the Joie Floral Top!

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  18. The blouse is on their website in the madewell looks!!

    Traci

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  19. By mid February I, too, am ALWAYS in a winter funk! Glad to know I am not the only one. I can't wait for spring!!

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  20. Both the dresses are soooo cute! i want them both!

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