In exactly one month, I will be en route to visit my sister in DC for the 2nd Annual RA & Zeister Shopping Extravaganza! Yay! Last year, we managed to combine sightseeing and shopping, but this year, we have abandoned cultural enrichment for a higher cause, ahem. Zeister and I are well-matched in terms of shopping stamina and pace, and we can both sniff out bargains like no other. We have mapped out a strategy for the weekend that optimizes shopping locales and desired eating options because, despite our diminutive size, we are champion eaters.
I have been on a self-imposed spending freeze for the last few months in an effort to save up my personal spending money so that I can be optimally effective during our shopping marathon. However, delayed gratification was never my thing. It’s difficult for me to look ahead toward the weekend o’ shopping when so many lovely and practical goods are dancing in front of my very eyes.
Sigh. Must be strong. One month to go.
- Denim Cap Sleeve Jacket at Ann Taylor Loft: $19.99 (originally $59)
- The Joys of Love, by Madeleine L’Engle, at Amazon: $11.53
- Loop Hoops, by Kate Szabone, at Etsy: $19
- Tiffin Lunch Box Set at Design Within Reach: $85*
- Embossed Beach Dress at J. Crew: $69.99 (originally $125)
- H Bag at Brooklyn Industries: $68*
- Privos at Endless.com: $79.99*
- Vollrath Co. Cookie Sheet (as recommended by the America’s Test Kitchen) at Amazon: $24.95
- Active Zip Jacket at Old Navy: $16.50 (originally $26.50)
* Totally outside of my budget now and in the foreseeable future.
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You have a will of steel, my friend. Never would I be able to resist such sales with just a promise of shopping in a MONTH.
I am sad to see that the Privos are outside of your budget. They’re an investment in your health. And they go on sale on Amazon for $50 from time to time!
I totally admire your willpower - I am having a lot (A LOT) of trouble sticking to my self-imposed $50/month limit.
Love the earrings! and I have similar Privos and LOVE THEM! so comfy!
Your shopping trip sounds like it will be SO much fun. I agree! You do have some amazing will power–great taste, too! I LOVE the Ann Taylor Loft jacket and the Tiffin lunch box set. (Its taking me a lot of will power right now to not go to the website and purchase the jacket….maybe if I can find a free shipping coupon online….)
Those earrings are incredible! I mean, the rest of it’s great, too, but especially #3. Hang in there!
I’ve seen lunch boxes like that at Pearl River in Chinatown for under $20. They seemed pretty sturdy, but I decided to hold out for something microwavable.
Love the dress! Love the jacket! Am completely jealous for your Big Shopping Vacation!
xox
De-lurking here. Try 6pm.com for the Privos, any color you can imagine in that style for $41.xx-$43.xx each. I’ve bought three pair recently (thanks to loveisblonde–I lurk there, too!). You will not regret purchasing them! Your feet will thank you, especially during your shopping trek in DC.
Those lunchboxes are really neat. Good luck with your freeze! I remember a commercial several years ago that showed a woman watching the home shopping network and she was chipping away at the big block of ice on the counter. She had frozen her credit cards in it.
I have those Privos, too, but I got them on sale at 6pm.com. That website is terrible to navigate, but it’s worth a look around to see if they have a pair for a bargain!
You should definitely keep an eye open for Privos on Amazon. They often sell several styles at a major discount.
I adore those lunchboxes!
speaking of! I have been meaning to email you about your trip. Chat tomorrow? (If I can come up for air for 2.375 seconds at work)
Love your finds. Love SHOPPING.
Well…needless to say, I’m quite excited for our weekend of shopping extravaganza. I’m glad that we are of like minds and you were okay with eliminating all efforts to be tourists so that we can take full advantage of our combined shopping prowess. We shall, however, pray for slightly cooler weather than last year as I would prefer not to melt instantly when stepping outside into the steaming swamp that I call Washington DC in August.
I may or may not have enacted a spending freeze, so our trip will be less me buying and more me helping you check things off of your list. However, that will not preclude me from taking home any fantastic find if it were to occur. G-dog (yes - he would like to stick with this name…ahem) is perhaps not quite as ecstatic, but what does he know. He is looking forward to seeing you…and going to Zengo. YUM.
I LOVE those earrings!!
We’re very much looking forward to seeing you while you’re in town, RA!
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