The Secret Shopaholics Thread #5

[softgrey]

i got some basics today at a sale...

linen/cotton T's- 3 blk, 3 charcoal, 1 navy
long blk silk assymmetrical tunic w. chiffon flutter hem
long blk silk jersey tunic w. long slvs and side slits
2 slouchy pants - charcoal knit melange and plain blk silk
hip length boxy red wool sweater w. cowl neck
thigh length boxy wool sweater w. mini stripes- lt grey/dk grey/blk
blk/grey wool knitted intarsia pattern mini tube skirt
full knee length chambray skirt w. pkts (i've always wanted one of these)
lightweight slvls wht cotton loose henley neck blouse (great with the chambray skt)
2 woven trompe l'oeil tank tops- one has a faux wood pattern and the other looks like it was rubbed on asphalt

phew!
that was exhausting...
...

 

[fashionista-ta]

^ Quite the haul! Trying to imagine the rubbed on asphalt ... I remember very fondly a chambray skirt I used to have ...

 

[eizhowa]

You two both need to get cameras and start taking pictures! I want to see!

 

[softgrey]

ok- here's few pics...



knit skirt
one of the sweaters- mine is red
slouchy silk pants (also got them in the grey fabric of the long skirt)
also got a top in the same grey knit...

eileenfisher

 

[softgrey]

this is a pic from the afvandervorst lookbook of my recently purchased sweater...
the one on the right...

 

[Nymphaea]

Wow, nice shopping result softgrey! Totally like your style.

 

[softgrey]

thanks dear!...

 

[eizhowa]

Thank you for the pictures! Lots of really nice pieces - I particularly like the silk trousers. I understand why you bought it in two colors!

 

[softgrey]

^^ thanks very much...
just a lot of basics to act as a foundation for the more dramatic pieces in my wardrobe...



the t-shirts are probably a bit boring to post, but i am possibly pleased with them more than anything...
EF does really great shapes and i didn't have any black ones yet, so these will surely be put to good use!

 

[fashionista-ta]

^ And it's also a great company ... she pays attention to fabrics, the supply chain ...

 

[softgrey]

^^very true...
however- they have shifted about 80% of production to china ...
prices are lower now and the quality is still excellent...
i made an exception to my china boycott for these pieces because i have confidence in the company's production practices...

 

[fashionista-ta]

^ I didn't know that about China. I haven't bought any Eileen Fisher in probably about 3 years or so ... but I like how they use some organic textiles and a lot of natural ones, like linen, etc., which is grown without pesticides. I have also found the quality to be very good ... I thought the prices were reasonable before.

 

[castorpollux]

one of the blades on my adidas springblades popped out after only several uses, so I exchanged 'em for a pair of these....

adidas zx500 hawaiian in black w/ woven insoles

sneakerhead.com

solecollector.com

 

[rochasfille]

Just now started my Fall shopping because the temperature is starting to drop here finally! Yay!


Dior Metallic sunglasses from Saks


Ashley Williams Tina sweater from VFILES


ZARA oversized red sweater


Converse high tops from Zappos


Topshop lace dress from Topshop


Topshop coat from Nordstrom

I'm still on the hunt for a few new casual tops and a couple of pairs of jeans, but I have my eye on some things from J.Crew that will probably be winners. I'm trying something new this season - buying clothes that fit my actual lifestyle since I already have a closet full of crazy statement pieces that get little to no wear. So no more heels, no skirts, and only one dress because I had to go to a wedding. So far practicality seems to be not so bad, but I am honestly really really wanting a pair of Gianvito Rossi Carlie white leather sandals...

 

[fashionista-ta]

^ Aw, cute kitten sweater ...


I'm not sure if I'm going to buy any shoes this season, but lately I have been buying flats. Most of my heels only work for going out, and I have a nice selection already ... I'm thinking at this point of just replacements for pairs in heavy rotation. We'll see how that goes ... And, if you buy a good shoe and maintain it well, you don't have to do a lot of replacement ...

 

[Mignonne]

Finally I bought the Galliera from Louis Vuitton pre-loved!!!

I AM SO HAPPY

 

[Nymphaea]

^Congrats!

The colder weather is directing my purchases towards warm items.
100% cashmere scarf, large 38 x 250 cm and heavy.
My own pic

 

[eizhowa]

^Oooooh, that looks so nice!

 

[softgrey]

^Congrats!

The colder weather is directing my purchases towards warm items.
100% cashmere scarf, large 38 x 250 cm and heavy.
My own pic

so great! is it knit?
can i ask where it's from? i've been looking for one...

 

[Nymphaea]

so great! is it knit?
can i ask where it's from? i've been looking for one...

Yes, it's rather heavy knit imo, most cashmere items are very fine knit I find. It's from Joseph.