As previously observed, January is not my most disciplined of months. That said, the (seemingly) endless rounds of browsing, window shopping, and actual shopping lead me back to a few of the same few stores where I can stretch my dollars for maximum impact and guarantee that I can fit into things. Here are two places that I’ve purchased from recently, with huge sales going on right now, that I usually pass by for one reason or another.
1. Target
Probably I don’t even have to tell you this exists. Every once in a while I will also find myself touring their clearance section for single-season shoes for cheap and deals that I can resist. Hence the following:
Top Left: Mossimo Supply Co., Junior Plaid Top, currently $8.00. These flannel shirts are soft and cuddly, not unlike teddy bears. I snagged one for $10 earlier in the fall, and liked it so much that I snagged a couple more on markdown for a little more than that price a few days ago. Since then, they’ve dropped to their even cheaper lower price. I would size up from your regular size unless you like really tight shirts or have a very small chest. They are not your boyfriend’s shirts.
Top Right: I also couldn’t resist the Merona Tweed Euna Pumps with their work appropriate silhouette and black-and-white fabric pattern, justified by the fact that I am in business school (and not even marketing these days, at that). Plus, Target always has shoes in size 5.5. Yay conservative work attire.
Following the justification/reasoning for purchasing the pumps, I bought the black variant of this Mossimo V-Neck Dress, also at half price. We shall have to wait to see if the 4P is too large, because none were available in a smaller size. Unfortunately the pretty red version is sold out as of now. I may consider the grey version if the black one turns out well.
They also have tons of re-leftover/returned Missoni for Target products and clothing on clearance. I’m actually looking forward to their very preppy Jason Wu for Target collection next month.
2. Wilson’s Leather
I’ve never been to one of their physical stores, and I really don’t remember why I know they exist online. I purchased a giant leather work bag from them this summer for my internship and have been bombarded with their e-mails ever since. They have ridiculous clearances and coupons, with the current clearance sale being the most impressive I’ve seen from them yet, with 60-80% markdowns plus coupons & free shipping if you can find them.
Top Left: I love how this Wool Riding Jacket looks in the pictures, but the reviews claim otherwise. This prevented me from biting the bullet.
Top Right: Love, love this Long Wool Pea Coat. It runs small, so it’s perfect for me, and the oversized lapel emphasizes instead of dwarfs me. It’s the perfect length, above knees, and I was able to snag this for less that $50 due to an additional 25% off coupon (since passed, but keep waiting and another may show up) and free shipping. The only thing I dislike are the buttons (metal with “Black Rivet” stamped on) but if I really can’t deal and want to switch, it shouldn’t be too difficult to replace them.
Bottom: More stuff I like but couldn’t justify purchasing: Wool Tiered Bottom 3/4 Coat and Toggle Font Hooded Wool Jacket.
